ENGADINE CENTRE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING UNIT

SUTHERLAND SHIRE COUNCIL

CONTENTS

BACKGROUND 3 SUBURB PROFILE 3 STRATEGY 3 TOWNCENTRE + CONTEXT MAP 4 BUILT FORM 5 PUBLIC DOMAIN 9 CONECTIVITY 11

2 BACKGROUND SUBURB PROFILE STRATEGY

The planning process for the Engadine Centre reflected a The suburb of Engadine is located in the south-western part of the The draft development control plan seeks to build upon the extensive fundamental desire to actively engage the local community in planning . It borders the suburbs of Heathcote, Barden Ridge, community consultation initiatives that have been undertaken in decisions made for the area. This process helped to establish the and the Royal and Heathcote National Parks. The Illawarra Engadine over the past few years. This community visioning approach long-term vision and identified issues to be addressed by this rail line serves the suburb giving it direct access to the greater has identified the varying expectations of Engadine’s many stakeholders Development Control Plan (DCP). region. The , which runs to the east of the town centre, and helped to formulate a shared vision for Engadine. The translation of also provides important regional links to other parts of Sydney and that vision into action will be guided by the strategies of the draft Before preparation of the DCP a long and active consultation program Wollongong. development control plan and through continued partnerships with was carried out with the area’s local community. The method adopted resident’s, business operators, and owners. by Council to inform the community was to prepare a detailed Engadine’s development has followed a traditional pattern with the town exhibition of the planning issues facing the area. The Engadine Ideas centre expanding from the transport node of the railway station and The concept of an Urban Village is one that has been suggested on Exchange (The Exchange) focused on the development of a surrounding residential areas of Yarrawarrah, Heights and numerous occasions during consultation with the community. The urban community vision that: North Engadine. Residential housing in Engadine ranges from low village concept is about improving the quality of life for residents by density development of single dwellings, some of which is in having a mix of housing types, local employment opportunities, • identified the main issues and problems facing the area, environmentally sensitive areas linked to bushland, to medium density community facilities, safe and attractive public spaces and good public • provided an understanding of the impacts these issues will have residential flat buildings which border the urban centre. Engadine’s town transport within walking distance. Urban village principles are about on residents, businesses and other stakeholders, centre is a mix of traditional and planned retail development, a small meeting the housing needs of the community, while safeguarding the • established a forum to discuss a range of potential solutions to industrial precinct and a wide range of community facilities. identity of the area and supporting the economic development of the these issues. centre. In developing the vision of Engadine as an urban village, the Further expansion of Engadine is curtailed by the constraints of following core elements will be incorporated into the draft development In total, The Exchange resulted in a consultation program involving in topography and the National Parks. The suburb is sited along the main control plan: excess of 200 people. The level of interest in the strategy and ridge between the Woronora and Hacking Rivers. This relatively flat ridge development options for certain areas of the Engadine Centre varied top gives way to steep declines that run down to the rivers to the East Place between a general interest in concepts and ideas to more specific and West of Engadine. The planning of an accessible town centre that is safe, welcoming and discussion and the sharing of ideas for a specific property. inclusive with an active public domain and good transport links.

Overall, the consultation phase revealed the key priorities of the People community. These are tabled below: The enhancement of the economic viability and vitality of Engadine through an increased housing choice within the town centre. • Engadine Centre should remain a family orientated, urban

village environment; Partnerships • that development should generally not exceed three storeys in Strengthening partnerships with retailers and owners to achieve a height; compatible mix of commercial uses in the centre and to initiate future • better traffic management to cater for future development and centre management strategies. to minimise congestion; • improve and strengthen Engadine’s connection with the ; • the need to mandate Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD) principles for all development; • retain and embellish existing open space and identify areas for future open space; • ensure underground car parking is provided for all residential flat development; • additional public car parking is needed in centralised locations; • enhance pedestrian access and cycle connectivity throughout the commercial centre and surrounding residential areas. • maintain the existing community facilities with the opportunities to encourage more public domain space for key sites in the centre; • retain existing land for industrial related purposes.

3 TOWN CENTRE + CONTEXT MAP

This development control plan applies to the Engadine Centre as defined by the red colour on the map below.

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