Welcome to this week’s edition of the Knight Frank Town Planning update, a snapshot of the planning news for Canberra and surrounding NSW (Goulburn Mulwaree Council, Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council and Yass Valley Council). ACT Development Applications New DAs this week include: Further information can be obtained from https://www.planning.act.gov.au/development_applications/pubnote
11 Lowanna Street (B20 S2) Braddon DA202138290 RESIDENTIAL – SUPPORTIVE HOUSING – LEASE VARIATION. Proposed demolition of existing building; construction of 10 supportive housing dwellings in a two storey building, basement carparking, landscaping and associated works. Lease variation to permit supportive housing. 16 Gordon Street (B3 S20) City DA202138539 DEMOLITION. Proposed demolition of existing commercial building, restoration of site and associated works. 159 Strickland Crescent (B28 S35) Deakin DA202138388 EXCAVATION. Proposed excavation and preparation for site redevelopment to support future commercial and basement development. 50 Kent Street (B28 S35) Deakin DA202138277 COMMERCIAL – NEW BUILDING. Proposed construction of four storey commercial building comprising offices, medical suites, food retail tenancies, 2 basement levels, landscaping and associated works. Pre-DA Community Consultations Further information can be obtained from: https://www.planning.act.gov.au/development_applications/pre-da-consultations
John Gorton Drive & Calaby Street (B1 S59) 22 April – 19 May Multi-Unit Development: 3 buildings consisting of Block A: 6 x 3 bedroom Coombs 2021 two storey townhouses with attached double garage; Block B: 4 x 3 bedroom two storey townhouses with attached double garages and Block C: 40 x 2 bedroom apartments across five storeys. 1 Binara Street (B21 S65) City 21 April – 20 May Holiday Inn Express Canberra. 2021
John Gorton Drive & Summerfield Close (B2 6 May – 20 May BLVD Denman Prospect. & 10 S75) Denman 2021
Randwick Road (B9 S69) Lyneham 10 – 28 May 2021 Thoroughbred Park Proposed TP Variation.
76 Steve Irwin Avenue/69 John Gorton Drive 5 May – 2 June Block C, Block 1 Section 38 Wright (B1 S38) Wright 2021
In General NEW other • Approved Technical Amendment to Territory Plan TA2021-02 – Code Amendments. Single Dwelling Housing Development Code and Whitlam Precinct Map and Code. Commencement date 14 May 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/ni/2021-290/ news… CONTINUING • Australian Building Codes Board – Building Manuals. In response to the Building Confidence Report - Recommendation 20 (each jurisdiction should require a comprehensive building manual for Class 2 – 9 buildings to be lodged with the building owners and made available to successive purchasers of the building), the BCR Implementation Team has developed a discussion paper for public consultation. Comments due 11:59pm Monday 17 May 2021. Further details can be found at https://consultation.abcb.gov.au/engagement/building- manuals/?utm_source=NCC+subscription+list+%5BAll%5D&utm_campaign=6272ebca6f- EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_11_30_01_10_COPY_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5e6389f8aa-6272ebca6f-64539375
• Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Rental Homes. The ACT Government has released a survey for landlords and tenants regarding minimum energy efficiency standards for rental homes. Options being considered are a minimum roof insulation standard; a minimum energy efficient heating standard and a ‘performance’ option such as a minimum star rating, that gives landlords a choice of upgrades to make. Survey closes Wednesday 19 May 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au/minimum-energy-standards
• Braddon Streetscape Upgrade. New streetscape design concepts for Lonsdale Street, Braddon have been released for public consultation. Comments due 5pm Wednesday 26 May 2021. Further details can be found at https://yoursay.act.gov.au/braddon-streetscape-upgrade
• ACT National Resource Management (NRM) Plan. The ACT NRM have released a discussion paper on how to protect natural resources over the next 20 years. Public comment is sought to guide the development of a new plan for managing the ACT’s natural resources. Comments close Friday 28 May 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au/NRM-Plan
• Australian Building Codes Board – Draft National Product Assurance Framework. The ABCB has released a discussion paper in response to Recommendation 21 of the Building Confidence Report – Building Ministers agree a position on the establishment of a compulsory product certification system for high-risk building products. Comments close 11:59pm Sunday 6 June 2021. Further details can be found at https://consultation.abcb.gov.au/engagement/draft-national-building-product-assurance- framewor/?utm_source=NCC+subscription+list+%5BAll%5D&utm_campaign=43f42578c9- EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_11_30_01_10_COPY_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5e6389f8aa-43f42578c9-64539375
• Southern Memorial Park. Revised masterplan and stage one designs have been released for public consultation. Comments due Monday 7 June 2021. Further details can be found at https://yoursay.act.gov.au/SMP
• Draft Variation to Territory Plan DV381 – Local Centre Shop Size. DV381 proposes to increase the maximum GFA for shops in local centres from 1,000m² to 1,500m². Comments due COB Friday 25 June 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/ni/2021-268/
• ACT 2021-22 Budget Consultation. The ACT Government are seeking input into shaping the priorities for the 2021-22 ACT Budget. Comments close Monday 28 June 2021. Further details can be found at https://yoursay.act.gov.au/2021-22-budget-consultation
• Australian Building Codes Board – National Construction Code. The ABCB is seeking feedback on Stage 1 of the NCC2022 public comment draft. The first stage of consultation seeks feedback on all proposed NCC amendments except energy efficiency and condensation proposals that arise from project work. Comments due 11:59pm Friday 2 July 2021. Further details can be found at https://consultation.abcb.gov.au/engagement/ncc-2022- public-comment-draft/?utm_source=NCC+subscription+list+%5BAll%5D&utm_campaign=3b3c01aa47- EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_11_30_01_10_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5e6389f8aa-3b3c01aa47-64539375
• ACT Parks and Reserves Visitor Survey. ACT Parks and Conservation Service are conducting a survey to understand who uses the reserves, forests and national parks, how they are used and how they can be improved. Survey closes Sunday 25 July 2021. Further details can be found at https://yoursay.act.gov.au/act-parks/act-parks-and-reserves-visitor-survey
• ACT Legislative Assembly o Public Accounts Committee Inquiry into Auditor-General Report: 1/2021 – Land Management Agreements. Submissions due 5pm Friday 28 May 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/parliamentary-business/in-committees/committees/pa/inquiry-into- auditor-general-report-12020#tab1755837-1id
o Planning, Transport and City Services Committee Inquiry into DV364 Gungahlin Town Centre. Submissions due COB Wednesday 30 June 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/parliamentary-business/in-committees/committees/ptcs/inquiry-into-draft- variation-364-gungahlin-town-centre#tab1745147-1id
NEW NCA • Works Approval – Blocks 8 & 9 Section 33 Barton; Block 2 Section 34 Barton; Block 1 Section 35 Barton and Menindee Drive road reserve. Construction of a shared path, removal of 47 trees, landscaping works and lighting. Comments due COB Monday 7 June 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.nca.gov.au/consultation/blocks-8-9-section-33-barton-block-2-section-34-barton-block-1-section-35-barton-and
CONTINUING • Heritage Management Plan – Anzac Parade. A draft heritage management plan for Anzac Parade has been released for public consultation. Comments due COB Monday 24 May 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.nca.gov.au/consultation/heritage-management-plan-anzac- parade-canberra
• Heritage Management Plan – National Carillon & Aspen Island. A draft heritage management plan for the National Carillon and Aspen Island has been released for public consultation. Comments due COB Monday 24 May 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.nca.gov.au/consultation/heritage-management-plan-national-carillon-aspen-island
• Seaplanes on Lake Burley Griffin: A Discussion Paper. The NCA has released a discussion paper on the potential impacts of seaplane operations on Lake Burley Griffin. Comments due COB Tuesday 22 June 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.nca.gov.au/consultation/seaplanes-lake- burley-griffin-discussion-paper
NSW
Development Applications
New DAs this week include: Further information can be obtained from https://services.qprc.nsw.gov.au/T1PRProd/WebApps/eProperty/P1/PublicNotices/AllPublicNotices.aspx?r=P1.WEBGUEST&f=P1.ESB.PUBNOTAL.ENQ
No new DAs
NEW • No new items
CONTINUING • Googong School Travel Survey. The NSW Government is proposing a new public school in Googong. QPRC & NSW Dept. of Education and Transport have been working on transport requirements for school travel in Googong. QPRC have released a survey to assist in the planning of the school transport.
Survey closes Sunday 16 May 2021. Further details can be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/googong-school-travel-survey
• Urban Forest and Cooling Strategy. QPRC is developing an urban forest and cooling strategy for the major urban centres of Queanbeyan, Bungendore, Braidwood and Googong. Comments due Sunday 16 May 2021. Further details can be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/urban-forest-and-
cooling-strategy
• Draft QPRC Waste Strategy. The current waste management within QPRC reflect pre-amalgamation arrangements. QPRC have released the draft waste strategy for public feedback. Comments due Thursday 3 June 2021. Further details can be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/draft-qprc-
waste-strategy
• New Tariff Structure for Palerang Communities Water and Sewerage Schemes. QPRC has adopted the Palerang Communities Integrated Water Cycle Management Plan (IWCMP) in 2019 introducing new developer servicing charges from 2020 and scheduling a harmonised residential and business
water and sewer charging structure from 2021 in conjunction with the Queanbeyan IWCMP. The fees recommended by Palerang IWCMP will be progressively introduced for Bungendore, Braidwood and Captains Flat urban properties from 2021-22 to fund and improve potable water treatments, water extraction and sewage treatment. Comments due Monday 7 June 2021. Further details can be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/1new- tariff-structure-for-palerang-communities-water-and-sewerage-schemes
• Renew 2620. The Queanbeyan CBD Spatial Master Plan (2019) sets out to transform Queanbeyan’s CBD. An 8-stage program has been developed. The objectives of the project are to: o Improve accessibility and appeal of the CBD for residents and visitors
o Make the CBD dynamic, smart, safe and connected
o Increase high value jobs o Position the CBD as an attractive destination to do business o Increase private investment activity in commercial, residential and public amenity
o Increase residential variety in the CBD
Further details can be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/renew2620
Development Applications New DAs this week include: Further information can be obtained from https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/development-applications/
200 Lachlan Valley Way (Lot 3 DP1178990), DA210088 Four lot subdivision (staged). Bowning Comments due 5pm Monday 31 May 2021 42 Bellevale Road (Lot 2 DP1250312), Yass DA210079 Expansion of existing compost processing facility. Comments due 5pm Monday 14 June 2021
NEW • No new items
CONTINUING
• Planning Proposal – Highway Service Centre, Murrumbateman. Yass Valley Council are assessing a planning proposal (PP.2020.01) to amend the Yass Valley LEP 2013 to permit a highway service centre at the intersection of Barton Highway and Long Rail Gully Road (part Lot 12 DP1158637). The proposal is to amend Schedule 1 Additional permitted uses of the YVLEP to permit a highway service centre on land zoned RU1 Primary Production which is currently prohibited under the YVLEP. Comments close 5pm Monday 7 June 2021. Further details can be found at
https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/article/1184
• Draft Plan of Management – Wee Jasper Memorial Hall & Tennis Courts. YVC has prepared the draft plan of management for the asset management of the Hall and Tennis Court situated on Crown Reserve 86113. Comments close 5pm Tuesday 8 June 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/article/1165
Development Applications New DAs this week include: Further information can be obtained from https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Development/Development-Applications-on-exhibition
No new DAs
NEW • No new items
CONTINUING • Development Servicing Plan. A draft development servicing plan, covering stormwater developer charges regarding the City Wide, Clyde Streets and Marys Mount development areas has been prepared. Comments due 5pm Friday 21 May 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Council/Public-Exhibition-Notices/Development-Servicing-Plan
• Planning Proposal – Schedule 5 Heritage Items. Planning proposal to amend Goulburn Mulwaree LEP 2009 by updating the details of local and state heritage listed items in Schedule 5: Environmental Heritage. Proposed updates seek to ensure item names, addresses and Lot & DP numbers are accurate. In addition, heritage items which currently have a combined listing have been separated and some boundaries of heritage items have been amended to more accurately reflect the extent of the items. Comments due 5pm Monday 24 May 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Council/Public-Exhibition-Notices/Public-Notice-%E2%80%93-Public-Exhibition-of-Planning-Proposal-%E2%80%93- Schedule-5-Housekeeping-Amendments-to-Local-and-State-Heritage-Listed-Items
• Adoption of Site Specific DCP Controls – 37 Ross & 23 Brewer Streets, Goulburn. The site-specific development control plan for 37 Ross and 23 Brewer Streets, Goulburn has been adopted and came into effect on Monday 10 May 2021. The adopted controls are intended to mitigate any future potential land use conflict, adequately plan for flood risk and consider any impacts on nearby state significant heritage. The DCP is on exhibition until Friday 11 June 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Council/Public-Exhibition-Notices/New-pageAdoption-of-Site- Specific-DCP-Controls-37-Ross-23-Brewer-Streets
• New Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan. The Goulburn Mulwaree local infrastructure contributions plan 2021 has been adopted and will come into effect on Tuesday 1 June 2021. The contributions plan 2021 repeals both the Goulburn Mulwaree Section 94 Contributions Plan 2009 and the Goulburn Mulwaree 94A Levy Contributions Plan 2009. The New Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2021 is on exhibition until Friday 18 June 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Council/Adoption-and-Commencement-of-Goulburn-Mulwaree-Local- Infrastructure-Contributions-Plan-2021
SLA & Suburban Land Agency & City Renewal Authority – Commercial, Industrial and Multi Unit Sales • Hume – New West Industry Park CRA Four IZ1 industrial use sites. Auction 11am Wednesday 2 June 2021 https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/news/mixed-use-development-opportunities-in- Commercial the-gungahlin-town-centre/867 Industrial & • Block 68 Section 22; site area 13,660m². Multi-Unit • Block 83 Section 22; site area 6,974m². • Block 105 Section 22; site area 6,656m². • Block 106 Section 22; site area 11,626m². Suburban Land Agency & City Renewal Authority – Commercial, Industrial and Multi Unit Sales RESULTS • Gungahlin – Town Centre Four CZ5 mixed use sites auctioned Wednesday 12 May 2021 https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/news/mixed-use-development-opportunities-in-the- gungahlin-town-centre/867
• Block 4 Section 246; site area 2,705m²; max dwellings 46; affordable 5. Sold for $5,100,000. • Block 12 Section 249; site area 4,836m²; max dwellings 75; affordable 14. Sold for $4,200,000. • Block 5 Section 249; site area 10,510m²; max dwellings 202; affordable 37; public housing 3. Sold for $6,850,000. • Block 6 Section 249; site area 6,822m²; max dwellings 131; affordable 20; public housing 5. Sold for $5,100,000. SLA & Suburban Land Agency & City Renewal Authority – Residential Sales • Whitlam – New blocks available. Ranging in size from 330m² to 792m². Block list available at https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/whitlam CRA Residential Social - Events - For more events go to www.events.act.gov.au or www.visitcanberra.com.au & Due to current advice on public gatherings, please contact the host of these events to confirm they are proceeding as planned.
Events Physics in the Pub 18 May 2021
https://www.facebook.com/events/1145843425848095 Smith’s Alternative
Rebel 20 – 22 May 2021 https://canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/rebel/ Canberra Theatre Love LOLs: Chris Ryan 21 May 2021 https://www.portrait.gov.au/calendar/late-night-love-stories-fast-lane National Portrait Gallery
Visualising Harmony Belco Arts https://www.belcoarts.com.au/harmony
The Surge National Film and Sound Archive https://tickets.nfsa.gov.au/Events/The-Surge Marty Sheargold 22 May 2021 https://canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/marty-sheargold/ Canberra Theatre
Raiders v Storm GIO Stadium https://www.raiders.com.au/draw/nrl-premiership/2021/round-11-raiders-v-storm
The Sentimental Bloke and Q&A with Paul Mac National Film and Sound Archive https://tickets.nfsa.gov.au/Events/NFSA-RESTORES-THE-SENTIMENTAL-BLOKE
2021 Volunteering Expo Exhibition Hall, Thoroughbred Park https://www.volunteeringact.org.au/get-involved/2021-volunteering-expo/ Haig Park Village Markets 23 May 2021 https://haigparkvillagemarkets.com.au/about-us/ Haig Park
Eurovision Song Contest 2021 National Film and Sound Archive https://tickets.nfsa.gov.au/Events/EUROVISION-SONG-CONTEST-2021 Sri Lanka Open Day 28 May 2021 https://events.canberra.com.au/whats-on/606be0e43d42fdee57f59191/sri-lanka-open-day SriLanka Dhamma Vihara Ground
Whisky Wanderers Pialligo Estate https://www.thepialligoestate.com.au/whisky-wanderers High Jinks – Interactive Cocktail Class 29 May 2021 https://highjinks.bar/ High Jinks Bar
Seasonal Live Music at Regatta Point Regatta Point https://visitcanberra.com.au/canberra-and-region-visitors-centre Reconciliation Day 31 May 2021 https://events.canberra.com.au/reconciliation-day National Arboretum Canberra 2021 Reconciliation Walk 1 June 2021 https://www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/Events/Reconciliation-Walk Trinculo Place, Queanbeyan Dickson Sounds in the Village Until end of June 2021 https://events.canberra.com.au/whats-on/6021d98f010c839c6bb7634b/dickson-sounds-in- Dickson the-village
Lunchbox Acoustic Civic and Braddon https://www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/whats-on/lunchbox-acoustics
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