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 Randell Street (B6 S2) Dickson DA202037897 MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT – 9 NEW DWELLINGS – LEASE VARIATION. Proposed consolidation of Blocks 6 & 7 and specify a max of 9 dwellings. Proposed demolition of two existing dwellings and construction of 9 new two and three bedroom townhouses, basement car parking, landscaping, verge crossing and associated works. 5 Mokoan Place (B21 S50) Duffy DA202037829 MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT – 3 NEW DWELLINGS – LEASE VARIATION. Proposed demolition of existing dwelling; construction of 3 new separate single storey dwellings, attached garages, driveway, landscaping and associated works. Lease variation to specific a max of 3 dwellings. 32 Gluyas Street (B15 S15) Farrer DA202037866 MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT – 4 NEW DWELLINGS – LEASE VARIATION. Proposed demolition of existing dwellings; construction of 4 new dwellings, basement car parking, landscaping, verge alterations and associated works. Lease variation to consolidate Blocks 15 & 16 and specify a max of 4 dwellings. 37 Nott Street (B11 S21) Fraser DA202037898 MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT – 2 NEW DWELLINGS – LEASE VARIATION. Proposed construction of 2 new two storey dwellings in addition to existing dwelling, additional garage, landscaping and associated works. Proposed garage to existing dwelling. Lease variation to specify a max of 3 dwellings. Cnr Northbourne Ave, De Burgh St & Owen DA202037894 MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT – 415 NEW DWELLINGS. Proposed construction Cres (B12 S51) Lyneham of 2 nine storey buildings comprising 415 one, two and three bedroom residential apartments including three levels of basement car parking comprising 582 car parking spaces, 20 motorcycle spaces, storage enclosures and building services area; signage, landscaping, tree removal, site services, waste enclosures, driveways, off-site and associated works.
Pre-DA Community Consultations Further information can be obtained from: https://www.planning.act.gov.au/development_applications/pre-da-consultations
Cnr Manning Clark Crescent & Anthony Rolfe 26 November – 18 Gungahlin mixed use development Avenue (B3 & 4 S248) Gungahlin December 2020
1 Liardet Street (B1 S66) Weston 27 November – 18 Deconcession of lease December 2020
16 Challis Street (B19 & 20 S32) Dickson 13 – 30 November Dame Pattie Menzies House. Mixed use development including ground floor 2020 retail and upper floor residential apartments. 17 & 25 Franklin Street (B1, 2 & 5 S96) 10 November – 2 Capitol Hotel Stage 2. Griffith December 2020 Northbourne Avenue (B46 S6) Dickson 18 November – 16 Soho P2 December 2020
In General NEW other DA Public Notification – Special Arrangements 2020/21 Christmas/New Year Period. The following public notification arrangements have been put in place: news… o The period between 20 December 2020 and 10 January 2021 inclusive are no longer counted as working days for the purpose of public notification of DAs. o DAs that are open for public notification between Sunday 20 December 2020 and Sunday 10 January 2021 will have 12 additional working days added to the public notification period. o DAs will NOT be notified between Monday 21 December 2020 and Friday 8 January 2021 inclusive. o Public notification of DAs will recommence on Monday 11 January 2021. Normal notification periods will apply.
1 ACT Planning Review. The ACT Government has released the policy direction papers for the ACT Planning system. Further details can be found at https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au/act-planning-review
Approved Technical Amendment to Territory Plan TA2020-09 – Strathnairn. When land ceases to be in future urban area and amends the Strathnairn Precinct Map and Code for ongoing provisions. Commencement date 27 November 2020. Further details can be found at https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/ni/2020-761/
CONTINUING Heritage Registration – Cinema Center, City. The ACT Heritage Council has provisionally registered Cinema Center, Block 21 Section 35 City and part surrounding road and sidewalk verge and is now seeking public comment on whether the Cinema Center should be registered on the Heritage Register. Comments close Monday 14 December 2020. Further details can be found at https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au/preserving-our- heritage/heritage-register-cinema-center
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 due 11:59pm 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
NEW NCA No new items
CONTINUING No continuing items
NSW
Development Applications 300 Lanyon Drive (Lot 3 DP819333, Lot 2 322-2015 Two lot Torrens title subdivision DP338637, Lot 1 DP1126721, Lot 12 Comments due Thursday 10 December 2020 DP1135538, Lot 1 DP126364) Jerrabomberra 6 Bungendore Road (Lot 21 DP1000962) DA.2020.1604 Construction of a specialised retail premises
Queanbeyan East Comments due Thursday 10 December 2020 NEW Amendment to South Jerrabomberra Development Control Plan. The Queanbeyan Palerang Council have prepared an amendment to the South Jerrabomberra DCP (2015. The amendment seeks to include new and updated Neighbourhood Structure Plans (NSP) for proposed future land releases
at South Jerrabomberra. These are:
o An updated NSP for residential development at South Jerrabomberra (comprising South Tralee and Forest Morrison lands); o An updated NSP for commercial development at North Poplars; o A new NSP for commercial development at South Poplars;
o A new NSP for commercial and light industrial development at North Tralee; and
o A new NSP for the proposed regional sports centre at North Tralee. The DCP is also being amended to update the map illustrating the area to which the DCP applies. Comments due Friday 15 January 2021. Further details can be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/amendments-sjdcp
CONTINUING Braidwood Customer Service Centre and Library. QPRC has released draft plans of the ground floor redesign of 144 Wallace Street. Comments due Monday 30 November 2020. Further details can be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/braidwood-customer-service-centre-and-library
Amendment to Operational Plan 2020-21 – Property Addendum. QPRC have proposed amendments to the 2020-21 operational plan property addendum. o Bungendore Carpark – QPRC resolved to finalise the design and seek tenders on the Bungendore carpark, with vehicular access form Ellendon Street. As part of the resolution, Council will progress the acquisition of and form a pedestrian access from Gibraltar Street to the
carpark. The land required for a pedestrian access is 15 and/or 17 Gibraltar Street, Bungendore. o Bungendore Education Precinct (High School) Proposal Addendum – QPRC supported the final proposal for the construction of a new high school in Majara/Gibraltar Street, Bungendore. The final proposal includes the Department of Education providing new high school; new floodlit sporting oval at primary school; new games courts; new QPRC community centre and meeting rooms;: new QPRC customer
centre and library; retained Mick Sherd Oval and facilities; financial contribution to new 8 lane outdoor heated swimming pool (to be
constructed by Council) and joint use arrangements for ovals, reserve, courts and facilities. As part of the final proposal Council agreed to the sale of the following land: . 2 Majara Street . 4-6 Majara Street
. 10 Majara Street . Majara Street road reserve between Turallo Terrace and Gibraltar Street. As part of the proposal QPRC will commence proceedings to close the relevant sections of Majara Street; subdivide and repurpose part of the Crown reserve on Mick Sherd Oval and lease part of the closed Majara Street road reserve to Abbeyfield Housing under licence.
Comments due Wednesday 9 December 2020. Further details can be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/amendment-to-operational-plan- 2020-21-property-addendum Proposed Alcohol Free Zone – Crawford Street – Uriarra to Henderson Roads. QPRC are seeking public comments on the proposal to create a new alcohol free zone from Uriarra Road to Henderson Road on both sides of the road. Comments due Thursday 10 December 2020. Further details can
be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/proposed-afz-crawford-street
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 2 485 Gooda Creek Road (Lots 2 & 3 DA200233 4 lot subdivision DP1253807) Murrumbateman Comments due 5pm Tuesday 8 December 2020
https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/development-
applications/article/961 440 Greenwood Road (Lot 12 DP1047994) DA200239 Tourist and visitor accommodation Yass River Comments due 5pm Thursday 10 December 2020 https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/development- applications/article/966
NEW Proposed Lease – Part Road Reserve adjacent to 60 Cork Street, Gundaroo. The Yass Valley Council is considering a 5 year lease to the owner of 60 Cork Street, Gundaroo for part of the road reserve adjacent to the site. Comments due 5pm Tuesday 29 December 2020. Further details can be found at https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/article/976
CONTINUING Planning Proposal (PP.2020.03) – 7 Iceton Place. The Yass Valley Council is seeking community submissions regarding the planning proposal for 7 Iceton Place (Lot 12 DP1243702 and Lots 13-14 DP786575). The site is currently zoned R5 Large Lot Residential. The planning proposal is seeking to amend the Yass Valley LEP 2013 by amending the minimum lot size from 10ha to 1ha and 2 ha. Comments due 5pm Monday 21 December 2020. Further details can be found at https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/article/342
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 No new DAs
NEW No new items
CONTINUING No continuing items
SLA & Suburban Land Agency & City Renewal Authority – Commercial, Industrial and Multi Unit Sales CRA – Lyneham – MacArthur on Northbourne Avenue – Block 4 Section 115. Zoned CZ5 Mixed Use; site area 13,663m²; max dwellings: 424. For sale over the counter. Commercial, Industrial Ngunnawal – Gold Creek – Block 109 Section 23. and Zoned CF Community Facility; site area 4.775 hectare. Tender closes Thursday 15 October 2020. Multi-Unit Coombs – Block 1 Section 60 Sales Zoned RZ5; site area 5,770m². Tender closes Thursday 15 October 2020.
Greenway – Block 2 Section 81 Zoned RZ4; site area 5,922m²; permitted uses under Crown lease: multi-unit housing (no less than 30 and no more than 62 dwellings); childcare centre; community activity centre; health facility; residential care accommodation; retirement village and supportive housing. Tender closes Thursday 15 October 2020. Taylor – Block 8 Section 51 Zoned CZ5; site area 8,037m²; permitted uses under Crown lease multi-unit housing (no less than 57 and no more than 72 dwellings); car park, communications facility, community use, hotel, indoor recreation facility, motel, non-retail commercial use, place of assembly, public transport facility, restaurant, serviced apartment and shop (max GFA 500m²; max GFA for supermarket 200m²). Tender closes Thursday 15 October 2020. Taylor – Block 7 Section 56 Zoned RZ3; Site area 2,648m²; permitted uses under Crown lease multi-unit housing (no less than 10 and no more than 14 dwellings); childcare centre; community activity centre; health facility; residential care accommodation; retirement village and supportive housing. Tender closes Thursday 15 October 2020. 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
New Land Rent Blocks – New land rent blocks (land rent scheme) in Taylor and Whitlam will soon be available. Eligibility criteria will need to be met. Further details can be found at https://www.revenue.act.gov.au/home-buyer-assistance/land-rent-scheme or https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/land- rent/
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
ReNew You – Free healthy activities in the City November 2020
https://www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/whats-on/renewyou Various
Changemaker Career and Craft Hub Workshops –4 December 2020 https://www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/whats-on/changemaker-career-and-craft-hub Craft and Catch-up Zone
Queer Zumba 5 December 2020 https://www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/places/haig-park/haig-park-activations Haig Park
Paw Party 4 – Santa Paws 12 December 2020 Pop Inn Haig Park https://www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/places/haig-park/haig-park-activations
Dog Agility Equipment Until 19 December 2020 https://www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/places/haig-park/haig-park-activations Haig Park
Lunchbox Acoustic Until Christmas 2020 https://www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/whats-on/lunchbox-acoustic Various
Flix ‘n Dickson (free family movies each Saturday night) Until Christmas 2020 https://www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/whats-on/flix-n-dickson Dickson Sounds in the Village (each Saturday) Until Christmas 2020 https://www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/whats-on/dickson-sounds-in-the-village Senior Sounds in the Village (each Thursday) Until 17 December 2020 3 https://www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/whats-on/senior-sounds-in-the-village
Canberra Kids Market Until 7 March 2021 www.canberramarkets.net.au Fitters Workshop, Printers Way, Kingston
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