planning instrument · 14 meetings
Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012
Context
- Tracked aliases include Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012.
Mentions
- 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.
- Planning instrument cited in the refusal reasons, including R3 zoning and heritage-conservation provisions.
- Local planning instrument containing the height standard varied in this case
- The height standard varied for the Magill Street proposal.
Decisions
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.