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
50 Kent Street (B28 S35) Deakin DA202038160 LEASE VARIATION. Proposed variation to add carpark, indoor recreation facility limited to gym, non retail commercial use, shop, restaurant and expand community use to include hospital, health facility, educational establishment, religious associated use and community activity centre; limit the childcare facility to a max of 90 childcare spaces. 4 Hawdon Place (B22 S72) Dickson DA202038118 DEMOLITION. Proposed demolition of existing buildings and associated works. 92 Swain Street (B4 S224) Gungahlin DA201732666 RECONSIDERATION OF S197D AMENDMENT TO APPROVED DA201732666. Proposed reconsideration of refused S197D amendment application relating to a proposal for a 15 storey mixed use commercial and residential development and lease variation.
12 Ligar Place (B30 S16) Holder DA202038122 RESIDENTIAL – TRI OCCUPANCY – LEASE VARIATION. Proposed demolition of existing dwelling; construction of a tri occupancy development comprising 2 single storey and 1 two storey dwelling. Lease variation to specify a max of 3 dwellings.
93 Ainsworth Street (B5 S6) Mawson DA202037928 MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT – 6 NEW DWELLINGS. Proposed demolition of existing dwellings; construction of 6 new two storey dwellings, carparking, verge alterations, tree removal and associated works.
Cnr Garth Close, Furzer Street, Melrose Drive DA202038092 MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT – 184 NEW DWELLINGS. Proposed construction & Corinna Street (B2 S180) Phillip of 16 storey mixed use development comprising 184 residential units, 269 car spaces, basement car parking, retail space, 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
Palmer Street/Gilmore Crescent/Hospital 18 December 2020 Hospital expansion Road/Yamba Drive (B1 S58) Garran – 24 February 2021
Block 21 Section 61 Downer 27 January – 24 Aged care February 2021
13 Keltie Street (B6 S8, B1 S175, B1 S174 & 29 January – 12 Brite Developments B1 S173) Phillip February 2021
2 Brisbane Avenue (B21 S6) Barton 29 January – 12 Deconcession proposal. February 2021
In General NEW other • Draft Variation to Territory Plan DV372 – Watson Section 76. DV372 seeks to rezone Watson Section 76 from Commercial CZ6 Leisure and Accommodation to RZ4 Medium Density Residential and Parks & Recreation PRZ1 Urban Open Space. It also intends to amend the North Watson news… Structure Plan and Watson Precinct Map and Code as well as introduce a Concept plan for the site. The concept plan will provide guidance for building heights, shared paths and public roads, bushfire protection areas, cultural heritage, demonstration housing and requirements for environmental assessment. Comments due COB Friday 19 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.planning.act.gov.au/planning-our- city/territory_plan/draft_variations_to_the_territory_plan
• Draft Variation to Territory Plan DV378 – Bruce Section 32 Blocks 3 & 8 – Supermarket. DV378 seeks to amend the Bruce Precinct Map and Code to allow a supermarket on Bruce Section 32 Blocks 3 & 8 with a maximum size of 1,000m². Further, DV378 requires the replacement of removed Acacias (wattle) at a ratio of 2:1 with a similar species composition as existing in addition to other species favoured by Superb Parrots. Comments due COB Friday 19 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.planning.act.gov.au/planning-our- city/territory_plan/draft_variations_to_the_territory_plan
• Australian National Botanic Gardens Management Plan 2022 – 2032. A new management plan for the ANBG is currently being prepared. This plan will set the direction for the future of the Gardens and guide its management from 2022 – 2032. Comments due Wednesday 3 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardens/management-plan/
CONTINUING • Australian Building Codes Board – Independent Third-Party Review & Mandatory Inspections. Two discussion papers are now open for public consultation relating to a draft model process for independent third-party review and mandatory inspections. Recommendations 17 & 18 of the Building Confidence Report proposes independent third-party review for specified components of designs or certain types of buildings in every jurisdiction and that each jurisdiction has mandatory on-site inspections of building at identified notification stages. Comments due 11:59pm Sunday 28 February 2021. Further details can be found at https://consultation.abcb.gov.au/?utm_source=NCC+subscription+list+%5BAll%5D&utm_campaign=20a899825e- EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_11_30_01_10&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5e6389f8aa-20a899825e-64539375
• Building Design Acceptance – A response to the Building Confidence Report Discussion Paper. A discussion paper addressing the process associated with building design documentation is out for public consultation. Recommendations 13 – 16 of the Building Confidence Report covers the process of design documentation, including the development and documentation of performance solutions and variations to the approved documentation. The recommendations seek to improve the standard and compliance of designs both as part of the building approval application process and in relation to design variations made during the construction phase and in some cases for constructed building work. Comments extended to 11:59pm Sunday 28 February 2021 (previously Sunday 7 February 2021). Further details can be found at https://consultation.abcb.gov.au/engagement/building-design- acceptance/?utm_source=NCC+subscription+list+%5BAll%5D&utm_campaign=09273da5bd- EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_11_12_03_23&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5e6389f8aa-09273da5bd-64539375
• Australian Building Codes Board – Lead in Plumbing Products in contact with drinking water. A Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement on lead in plumbing products that come in contact with drinking is now open for public consultation. Comments due 11:59pm Monday 1 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://consultation.abcb.gov.au/engagement/consult-ris-lead-in-plumbing- products/?utm_source=NCC+subscription+list+%5BAll%5D&utm_campaign=15c35b3985- EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_12_01_11_59_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5e6389f8aa-15c35b3985-64539375
• Canberra Airport – 1 George Tyson Drive – Preliminary Draft Major Development Plan – 1 George Tyson Drive. The Canberra Airport has prepared a preliminary draft major development plan for an office development at 1 George Tyson Drive. Public information sessions will be held on Thursday 4 February 2021 (4-5:30pm, Terminal); Thursday 11 February 2021 (8:30-10am, Mess Café, Fairbairn) and Thursday 25 February 2021 (11am – 2pm Town Square, Brindabella Business Park). Comments due 5pm Wednesday 3 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.canberraairport.com.au/corporate/about/development/
• Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary Draft Strategy. The ACT Government has released the Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary Draft Strategy 2020- 2045 for community comment. Comments due Thursday 4 March 2021. Further information can be found at https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au/mulligans-flat-woodland-sanctuary-draft-strategy
• Draft Environmental Impact Statement – EIS201900029 (Blocks 27 & 2087 Jerrabomberra). The draft EIS for the Queanbeyan sewage treatment plant upgrade has been released for public comment. Comments due COB Tuesday 9 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.planning.act.gov.au/development_applications/da_assessment/environmental_assessment/environmental_impact_statements/queanbeyan- sewage-treatment-plant-upgrade-in-jerrabomberra
NCA NEW • No new items
CONTINUING • Draft Development Control Plan – Part Block 11 Section 38 (Dairy Road Precinct) Fyshwick. Guidance for future development of part Block 11 Section 38 Fyshwick. Comments due COB Friday 12 February 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.nca.gov.au/consultation/draft- development-control-plan-2101-part-block-11-section-38-fyshwick-dairy-road
NSW
Development Applications New DAs this week include: No new DAs
NEW • Frogs Hollow Village Green, Cnr Bungendore Road & Molonglo Street, Bungendore. The QPRC are seeking community comments on the master plan (prepared 2009) for transforming Frogs Hollow into a village green for Bungendore. Comments due Friday 19 February 2021. Further details can be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/frogs-hollow
• Naming of Public Facilities. QPRC is seeking community comment on the naming of a number of public facilities, including: o John Walter Park – section of park at 29a Elmslea Drive Bungendore; o Freebody Oval cricket pavilion and scoreboard;
o Path around Lake Jerrabomberra to be called Peter Bray Walk.
Comments due Thursday 25 February 2021. Further details can be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/naming-of-public-facilities
• Queanbeyan STP Environmental Impact Statement. A draft EIS has been lodged with the ACT Government (EIS201900029). Also refer to ACT
Government section above. Comments due Tuesday 9 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/queanbeyan-
stp-eis
CONTINUING • Proposed Deed of Amendment – Big Island Mining Pty Ltd Planning Agreement. The Deed of Amendment updates the original planning agreement.
Comments due 4:30pm Friday 19 February 2021. Further details can be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/proposed-deed-of-amendment- big-island-mining-pty-ltd-planning-agreement
• 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/
2090 Sutton Road (Lot 5 DP838497) Sutton DA200273 Subdivision – 67 lot subdivision (staged).
Comments due Thursday 11 February 2021
354 Kaveneys Road (Lot 1 DP1251614 & Lot DA210006 Extend gully rehabilitation works including importation of approx. 6,755m³ 8 DP754885) Jeir of material.
Comments due 5pm Tuesday 9 February 2021 NEW
• No new items
CONTINUING • Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement for DA200049 – Isabel Drive, Murrumbateman. The Yass Valley Council is seeking submissions regarding the
draft voluntary planning agreement for Isabel Drive (proposed lot 201 in subdivision of Lot 1 DP1257138) Murrumbateman. Comments due 5pm
Monday 8 February 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/article/1005
• Yass Civic Precinct. The Yass Valley Council is seeking community submissions regarding the elements for inclusion in the Civic Precinct. There is currently no end date on submissions. Further details can be found at https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/article/856
Development Applications New DAs this week include: Further information can be obtained from https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Development/Development-Applications-on-exhibition
7 Quiberon Way, Goulburn DA/0284/2021 Construction of 2 single storey dwellings with strata subdivision.
Comments due Thursday 4 February 2021
26 Finlay Road, Goulburn DA/0290/2021 2 lot industrial subdivision.
Comments due Thursday 4 February 2021 14 George Street, Marulan DA/0299/2021 Alterations & additions to existing truck stop development including new weight bridge and truck wash as well as upgrades to service station canopy and building.
Comments due Thursday 4 February 2021
NEW • Land Categorisation of Goulburn Recreation Area – Public Hearing. A public hearing will be held into the proposed changes to the community land categorisation of the Goulburn Recreation Area. The public hearing will take place at 5pm Wednesday 17 February 2021 in the Council Chambers. Further details can be found at https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Council/Public-Exhibition/Public-Hearing-for-Land-Categorisation-of-Goulburn- Recreation-Area
• Draft Goulburn Recreation Area Plan of Management. GMC is seeking community comments on the draft Goulburn Recreation Area Crown Reserve plan of management. The plan of management will provide direction as to the use and management of the reserve. Comments due Monday 15 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Council/Public-Exhibition/Draft-Goulburn-Recreation-Area-Plan-of- Management
CONTINUING • Goulburn Mulwaree Development Control Plan 2009 – Amendment 14. Goulburn Mulwaree Council has endorsed Amendment 14 of the Goulburn Mulwaree Development Control Plan 2009. Further details can be found at https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Council/Notice-of-Adoption-and-Deferred- Commencement-of-Amendments-13-and-14-to-the-Goulburn-Mulwaree-Development-Control-Plan-2009 o Amendment 14 – Residential Development and Subdivision Controls Proposed Amendment. Introduction of new and amended residential development controls in Chapter 4 including those relating to solar access, private open space, dwelling design, privacy and residential subdivision master planning. Site specific provisions in Chapter 8 are also proposed to be amended to remove general controls that are inconsistent with proposed changes to Chapter 4. Effective from 15 February 2021.
SLA & Suburban Land Agency & City Renewal Authority – Commercial, Industrial and Multi Unit Sales • Calwell – Calwell Living – Block 9 Section 788. CRA – Zoned CF Community Facilities; site area 11,606m²; max dwellings: 30. Auction February 2021 https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/en/calwell-living Commercial, Industrial Suburban Land Agency & City Renewal Authority – Commercial, Industrial and Multi Unit Sales RESULTS and Lyneham – MacArthur on Northbourne Avenue – Block 4 Section 115. Multi-Unit • Zoned CZ5 Mixed Use; site area 13,663m²; max dwellings: 424. Sold for $19 million Sales
SLA & Suburban Land Agency & City Renewal Authority – Residential Sales • Taylor – New blocks available over the counter. Ranging in size from 418m² to 804m². Prices starting from $351,000. CRA – Block list available at https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/uploads/ckfinder/files/pdf/2_Residential/Taylor/OTC- Residential Blocks/20201119_OTC%20Block%20List%20Combined.pdf Sales 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 ReNewYou – Tai Chi February 2021 https://www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/whats-on/renewyou City Walk
Sunset Cinema Canberra Until 14 February 2021 www.sunsetcinema.com.au/canberra/ Australian National Botanic Gardens
Enlighten 26 February – 8 March 2021
https://www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/whats-on/enlighten-in-civic-2021 Civic
Statement Jewellery Workshop Until 27 February 2021 https://classbento.com.au/statement-jewellery-workshop-canberra Teacher’s studio
Kambri Film Fest Until 7 March 2021 https://kambri.com.au/event/here-i-am-art-by-great-women/ Kambri Cinema, ANU
Canberra Kids Market Until 7 March 2021 www.canberramarkets.net.au Fitters Workshop, Printers Way, Kingston
Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival 20 March 2021 http://www.canberrabeerfest.com.au/ Mercure Canberra
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