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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 Block 11 Section 1 Denman Prospect DA202038139 ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PLAN – STAGE 2 (BLOCK 13 SECTION 1). Proposed EDP for Denman Prospect – Stage 2 (Block 13 Section 1) services and other infrastructure to service 461 single residential blocks, 26 multi-unit sites capable of accommodating 753 dwellings, areas of open space, a mixed use site and community garden facility, off-site works and associated works. Ellison Harvie Close (B1 S80) Greenway DA202037677 MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT – 30 NEW DWELLINGS. Proposed construction of 30 new apartments with basement car parking to be used as supportive housing, landscaping, tree removal and associated works. 160 Ainsworth Street (B17 S1) Phillip DA202038126 PROTOTYPE SHED/CONTRACTORS COMPOUND. Proposed prototype building which will consist of 1:1 prototypes of the standard hospital rooms to support the construction of the Canberra Hospital expansion project. Prototypes will include training staff station bays, single and 4 bed hospital room spaces, training operating theatre, equipment room and meeting room. Pialligo Ave & Beltana Rd (B2 S31) Pialligo DA202037722 PUBLIC WORKS. Proposed upgrade and extension of existing communications facility and associated works. 47 Phillip Avenue (B1 S13) Watson DA202038168 DEMOLITION. Proposed demolition of existing building and footpaths, removal of existing services and re-establishment of affected area with grass and associated works. Block 2 Section 39 Whitlam DA202038138 ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PLAN – STAGE 3. Proposed Stage 3 EDP for the creation of 9 multi-unit blocks, 372 single residential blocks (Type SR 1-5), 2 commercial blocks, 1 community facility block, earthworks, infrastructure, utility services, public open spaces including 3 pond basins (P2, B6 and B7), footpaths, landscaping and associated works. Proposal also includes ongoing provisions for blocks to be incorporated into the Whitlam Precinct Map and Code. 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 • Frogbit Declared a Pest. The Environment Minister has declared Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) to be a pest plant in the ACT. Further details can be found at https://www.environment.act.gov.au/home/home-news-listing/frogbit-declared-a-pest news… • Belconnen Town Centre Place Planning. The SLA is developing a place plan for Belconnen Town Centre renewal precincts (Emu Inlet Waterfront; Circus Site and Lathlain Street). Phase 2 of the Engagement: Co-Design commences Tuesday 9 February to Saturday 20 February 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au/belconnen-place-planning 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 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/ • 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/ • 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 • 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 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 NEW NCA • 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 • Proposed Road Closure – Majara Street, Bungendore. The QPRC proposes to close a section of Majara Street (bounded by Turallo Terrace & Gibraltar Street) having an area of approx.