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
8 Alumina Street (B15 S4) Beard DA202138263 INDUSTRIAL – NEW BUILDING. Proposed construction of warehouse and associated ancillary offices, signage and associated works. Cnr Rabaul Lane, Nangari & Allara Streets (B4 DA202037912 COMMERCIAL – NEW BUILDING – LEASE VARIATION. Proposed 16 storey S12) City commercial building, commercial tenancies, 207 serviced apartments, basement car parking, signage, verge alterations and associated works. Lease variation to add service apartment, amend GFA clause and increase GFA to allow 21,000m². 10 Paspaley Street (B73 S22) Hume DA202138340 INDUSTRIAL – NEW BUILDING. Proposed construction of new warehouse with two storey ancillary office space, on-site car parking, landscaping and associated works. Pro Hart Avenue (B17 S23) Strathnairn DA202138319 MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT – 9 NEW DWELLINGS. Proposed construction of 5 residential buildings containing 9 dwellings across three levels, new driveway, carports, 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
76 Steve Irwin Avenue/69 John Gorton Drive 11 – 25 March 2021 Proposed commercial development (B1 S38) Wright
12 Wattle Street (B4 S115) Lyneham 17 – 31 March 2021 Welcome to Macarthur
5 Stuart Street (B1 S43) Griffith 17 March – 1 April 2021 Replacement mobile phone base station
8-12, 16, 28-32 Petrie Plaza (B2-5 S15) City 10 March – 1 April 2021 Petrie Plaza redevelopment
In General NEW other • Australian Building Codes Board – National Construction Code 2022. The ABCB will be holding a webinar to discuss the NCC 2022 including changes to its structure and format. The webinar will be held on Tuesday 20 April (1pm – 2pm). Further details can be found at news https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vduuspjkuG9VP2yTVJrS3O0aBUlMyCAUP?utm_source=NCC+subscription+list+%5BAll%5D&utm_campaign=d2b0 … d94ac9-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_11_30_01_10_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5e6389f8aa-d2b0d94ac9-64539375
• 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
• Approved Technical Amendment to Territory Plan TA2021-04 – Denman Prospect. When land ceases to be in future urban area and amends the Denman Prospect Precinct Map and Code at Section 10 of the Territory Plan for ongoing provisions. Commencement date 17 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/ni/2021-153/
CONTINUING • Coombs & Wright Key Land Release Sites. Four mixed-use and community zoned sites in Coombs and Wright are being released. The sites are Block 1 Section 39 Wright (CZ5 mixed use) and Block 10 Section 63 Wright (CF community facilities); Block 1 Section 21 Coombs (CZ5 mixed use) and Block 2 Section 36 Coombs (CZ4 local centre). The SLA is seeking comments from the Molonglo Valley community into how these sites will be released. Engagement closes Friday 26 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au/coombs-wright-release
• 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). The survey has been extended to midnight Sunday 28 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au/belconnen-place-planning
• Draft Technical Amendment TA2021-02 – Code Amendments – Single Dwelling Housing Development Code and Whitlam Precinct Map and Code. Technical amendment TA2021-02 proposes amendments to the Territory Plan as follows: Single Dwelling Housing Development Code o Amend Rule R37A to exclude the eaves of a dwelling from an assessment of solar access; o use the defined term ‘habitable room’ for the assessment of this rule, rather than ‘day time living area’ which excludes a bedroom.
Whitlam Precinct Map and Code o Side boundary setback requirements for dwellings and garages are revised; o Amend legend of Figures 1 – 4 which refer to setbacks. Comments due COB Friday 9 April 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.planning.act.gov.au/planning-our- city/territory_plan/current_technical_amendments
• Draft Variation to Territory Plan DV370 – East Yowani Estate. DV370 proposes rezoning part Block 7 Section 67 Lyneham from PRZ2 Restricted Access Recreation zone and TSZ1 Transport Services zone to CZ5 Mixed Use zone; amend the Lyneham Precinct Map and Code to enable redevelopment of the eastern portion of the Yowani Country Club for a mix of commercial and residential uses. Comments due COB Friday 16 April 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 DV375 – Demonstration Housing: Manor House. DV375 proposes a new type of housing called ‘manor house’ at Block 6 Section 31 Griffith and amends the Griffith Precinct Map and Code and the Multi Unit Housing Development Code. Comments due COB Friday 16 April 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 DV376 – Demonstration Housing: Co-housing. DV376 proposes a new type of housing development called ‘co- housing’ at Block 6 Section 25 Ainslie and amends the Ainslie Precinct Map and Code and the Multi Unit Housing Development Code. Comments due COB Friday 16 April 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 Building Codes Board – Integrity of Private Building Surveyors and their role in enforcement. A discussion paper, in response to the Building Confidence Report (recommendations 9 & 11), to mitigate conflicts of interest, increase transparency in engagement and statutory responsibilities, provide enhanced supervisory power and require mandatory reporting is now open for public consultation. Comments due 11:59pm Monday 26 April 2021. Further details can be found at https://consultation.abcb.gov.au/engagement/copy-of-discussion-paper-integrity-of-private-buil/
• Non-Potable Water Review. The ACT Government is currently undertaking a review into water costs for high intensity club users (defined to be those licensed to take over 3,000 kilolitres per year) of non-potable water. Comments due April 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au/non-potable-water-review
• Environmental Standards. The draft environmental standards for the assessment and classification of liquid and non-liquid wastes is open for public comment. Comments due Wednesday 5 May 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au/environmental-standards
• Draft Regional Fire Management Plan. The draft regional fire management plan helps to protect our land and community from bushfires. The plan balances the need to protect urban areas and ecological values from future bushfires. Community forums will be held on Wednesday 24 March 2021 (6:30pm, North Canberra – Canberra Southern Cross Club, Jamison) and Wednesday 31 March 2021 (6:30pm, South Canberra – Canberra Southern Cross Club, Tuggeranong). Comments due Friday 7 May 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au/bushfire-management-plan
• 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
• ACT Legislative Assembly o Planning, Transport and City Services Committee Inquiry into Draft Variation 365: Housing Choices – Co-Housing and Boarding House. Submissions due 5pm Thursday 22 April 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/parliamentary-business/in- committees/committees/ptcs/inquiry-into-draft-variation-365-housing-choices-co-housing-and-boarding-house
NEW NCA • Works Approval – Australian War Memorial (Block 3 Section 39) Campbell. Early works associated with a redevelopment project at the AWM. Early works include demolition, excavation, services relocation, temporary hoarding and tree removal. Comments due COB Friday 30 April 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.nca.gov.au/consultation/block-3-section-39-campbell-australian-war-memorial
CONTINUING • No continuing items
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
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CONTINUING • 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/
No new DAs
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• No new items
CONTINUING
• 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
No new DAs
NEW • 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
CONTINUING
• Planning Proposal & Draft DCP Amendment – Racecourse Drive, Goulburn. Planning proposal to amend the Goulburn Mulwaree LEP 2009 by
including commercial stabling of horses in Schedule 1: Additional Permitted Uses and Part 7: Additional Local Provisions. The planning proposal applies to the R5: Large Residential lots to the north and south of Racecourse Drive, Goulburn. This proposal also includes an additional site-specific chapter in the Goulburn Mulwaree Development Control Plan 2009 applying to the size, construction, separation distances, number of horses, storage, water
management and amenity impacts including noise and lighting for the area subject to the planning proposal. Comments due Monday 22 March 2021.
Further details can be found at https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Council/Public-Exhibition/Public-Notice-%E2%80%93-Public-Exhibition-of-Planning- Proposal-Racecourse-Drive
SLA & Suburban Land Agency & City Renewal Authority – Commercial, Industrial and Multi Unit Sales • City – Block 40 Section 100 (formerly Blocks 9, 10, 13 & 14 Section 63). CRA – Expressions of Interest 4pm, Monday 1 March 2021 https://www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/places/land-release-program Commercial , Industrial Suburban Land Agency & City Renewal Authority – Commercial, Industrial and Multi Unit Sales RESULTS and • Taylor – Block 8 Section 51 Multi-Unit 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, Sales 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 closed Thursday 15 October 2020. Sold over the counter for $5,500,000. Reserve Price Block 8 Section 51: $5,500,000 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 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
Brumbies v Western Force 26 March 2021
https://brumbies.rugby/ GIO Stadium
Poetry Slam: all the languages of love National Portrait Gallery https://www.portrait.gov.au/calendar/late-night-love-stories-poetry/2197
Wine Machine 27 March 2021 https://wine-machine.com/ Commonwealth Park
Sew a Toy Softie Workshop POP Canberra https://classbento.com.au/textiles-classes-canberra
Public Art Treasure Hunt #8 – Braddon Night time Edition Haig Park (near Lonsdale Street) https://www.facebook.com/events/1502147329989688
Cross Stitch Class for Beginners POP Canberra https://classbento.com.au/cross-stitch-class-for-beginners
Bandaluzia Flamenco The Street Theatre https://www.thestreet.org.au/shows/bandaluzia-flamenco-0
Murrumbateman Markets Murrumbateman https://www.mvmarket.com/
Flix ‘n Dickson Dickson Post Office courtyard https://www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/whats-on/flix-n-dickson
Canoes, Cool Climate Wines & Canapes 27 – 28 March 2021 https://experiencenature.com.au/wildfestexperiences/ Yarralumla Bay
Fox Superflow sealed by Stan’s Race Stromlo Forest Park https://rockytrailentertainment.com/fox-superflow-sealed-by-stans/superflow-2021/stromlo/
Netier National Capital Rally Various venues https://www.nationalcapitalrally.com.au/
Brass on the Grass Twelfth Annual Ban Concert in Hall 28 March 2021 https://museum.hall.act.au/ Hall School Museum and Heritage Centre
Courtenay Cleary in Recital Gandel Hall, National Gallery of Australia https://cso.org.au/event/courtenay-cleary-in-recital/
ReNew You Lunchercise with Rainbow Until 31 March 2021 https://events.canberra.com.au/whats-on/601b8d617a9738a76daba479/renewyou- Garema Place lunchercise-with-rainbow
ReNew You with Tai Chi Academy https://events.canberra.com.au/whats-on/60483fd4c17659105bf84089/renewyou-with-tai-chi- academy
A Taste of Ireland 2021 3 April 2021 https://www.atasteofirelandshow.com/ Canberra Theatre
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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