planning instrument · 17 meetings
Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012
Context
- Tracked aliases include Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012.
Mentions
- The Panel considered a building-height variation under Clause 4.3 and assessed proposal consistency against the plan.
- The Panel found the application inconsistent with several provisions.
- The Coogee application involved variations to its Height of Buildings and Floor Space Ratio standards.
- Clause 4.3 contains the building-height standard and Clause 4.6 provides the variation mechanism.
- Contains the Height of Buildings development standard that the Panel agreed could be varied.
- Planning instrument cited in relation to design excellence, contributions and development standards.
Decisions
12 Pitt Street, Randwick development application
The Panel accepted the applicant’s request to vary the Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012 building-height standard, finding compliance unreasonable and unnecessary and identifying sufficient environmental planning grounds for the variation. The resolution text provided is incomplete, so the full conditions and outcome are not available in the extract.
The decision may allow a building-height variation at 12 Pitt Street; the extract does not provide the approved height or detailed impacts.
Serviced-apartment alterations approved subject to deferred commencement
The Panel granted deferred commencement consent for alterations and additions at 161-167 Dolphin Street, Coogee, including changes to serviced apartments, communal facilities, the roof terrace, lifts, plant, facades and signage. It accepted variations to the Height of Buildings and Floor Space Ratio standards under the Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012.
The approval is subject to conditions, including an updated Plan of Management addressing noise, anti-social behaviour, complaints, security, alcohol service and patron capacity.
Building-height variation accepted
The Panel accepted the applicant’s request under Clause 4.6 of the Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012 to vary the Clause 4.3 maximum building-height standard. The proposal exceeds the 9.5-metre limit.
The decision establishes that this proposal may proceed above the standard height where the Panel considers the environmental planning grounds and impacts acceptable.
5 Dutruc Street, Randwick recommended for heritage listing
Council noted the heritage assessment for No. 5 Dutruc Street and endorsed its inclusion in a planning proposal to amend the Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012, supporting a formal heritage listing and interim heritage order.
Strengthens protection for a heritage property in Randwick and may affect future development options.
Topics
Height control variation granted
The Panel accepted the applicant’s request to vary the Height of Buildings development standard in Clause 4.3 of the Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012.
The approved variation permits the development to proceed despite non-compliance with the applicable height standard.
Height variation accepted under the LEP
The Panel accepted that compliance with the maximum building height standard in Clause 4.3 of the Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012 was unreasonable and unnecessary in this case, and that there were sufficient planning grounds to justify the variation.
Important for nearby residents and planners because it confirms the proposal can exceed a local planning standard.