South West Local Area Plan October 2014
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Chapter 3 AND IMPLEMENTATION OVERVIEW 3.1 3.2 3.3 2.3 2.4 1.9 Chapter 2 AREA ACTIONS LOCAL 2.1 2.2 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 ocality 1.8 andDemographicChange opulation A Vision for the Future Chapter 1 GROWTH...CHANGE...FUTURE 1.1
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Precinct
Neighbourhood
Bankstown
Hills Park.
Neighbourhood UWS East
will maintain the low density neighbourhood character, serviced by a good supply of open neighbourhood parks, This space and corner shops. precinct will offer a wide of recreation and leisure range opportunities for residents and This precinct will also visitors. make a positive contribution to protecting the heritage within the local area and the of key biodiversity values attributes such as the Georges River and Georges River National Precinct will continue to provide a location for tertiary education activities for the City of Bankstown and Sydney Metropolitan Region. Centre will provide a unique Centre will provide on the location for housing River. doorstep of the Georges The centre will take advantage of the excellent transport access to the Sydney CBD via line (Airport/ T2 railway the & South) West Inner east Hills, supported by commuter car The built form will parking. provide opportunities for of ageing buildings and renewal the public domain. • The • The • The
illage V
Small
Panania
Centre will continue to function as the small village centre serving the suburbs of Area. Local West the South The centre includes the retail and commercial mainstreet at The of the Hill. Top Panania civic precinct renewal Panania will provide a new central place as the focus for retail and community activities set within a safe and high quality form The built environment. of will offer a wide range medium and high density living within easy walking distance of an accessible station. railway • The This Local Area Plan sets out This Local West South the vision for the Area to strengthen its role Local as a housing and employment location supported by open community facilities, space, options and the natural transport environment. The Local Area Plan balances the demands for future growth with the need to protect and enhance The Local environmental values. Area Plan also ensures adequate facilities infrastructure, land, and open space are available and appropriately located to sustainably accommodate future housing and employment needs. will inform Area Plan This Local changes to the statutory planning and infrastructure framework we will and by 2031, priorities, that Area Local West see a South boasts four distinctive precincts to support a diverse and healthy They are: community. A Vision for the Future A Vision
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Growth...Change...Future Chapter One Chapter
About the Local Area Plan
Council’s long term aim is Council’s Local West to see the South facilitate Area promote and for residential sustainable growth development that promotes its proximity to the Georges aim to It is also Council’s River. Area Local West see the South maintain and enhance local employment opportunities in the Area Plan This Local centres. highlights the priority actions to achieve the desired outcomes and other complements Council’s underpins Area Plans and Local priorities. infrastructure Council’s 1.2 The City of Bankstown is changing in response to increased population growth, market community expectations, forces in housing and other and environmental construction, the City of By 2031, constraints. Bankstown is expected to grow by 22,000 dwellings and 6,000 new address these challenges To jobs. we need to plan ahead to meet the changing needs of residents, and visitors. workers businesses, Council decided to prepare Area Plans for the seven Local local areas that make up the local These City of Bankstown. areas combine the suburbs and environmental catchments of distinctive physical character. seven LAPs will the Together provide a comprehensive strategic planning approach for the City of Bankstown to 2031.
East
of
local
The
suburbs
East.
the
the
to Introduction
includes
Heights area and Picnic Panania Milperra, Hills, West the South By 2031, Point. to grow Area is expected Local by 3,100 residents to 28,300 residents. Accommodating this growth This will its challenges. will have necessitate change to the urban environment whilst providing for Council more housing choice. is responding to this challenge by undertaking comprehensive planning to ensure strategic job the movement network, open space opportunities, provision and community facilities A key support the growth areas. challenge will be to retain the area attributes of the local valued while accommodating growth. Council is analysing In addition, the existing urban context and environmental impacts including items of heritage housing types, biodiversity and significance, management to stormwater ensure the growth areas are compatible with the local in an environmentally character responsive manner. 1.1 Area is Local West The South residential area predominantly a by the Georges River to framed the Bankstown the south west, Specialised Airport/Milperra Centre to the north and the suburbs of Revesby and Revesby
South West Local Area Plan 8 South West Local Area Plan 9
Paper
Rail
for
Study
Study
Hills
Commercial
Development Strategy East
Design
Area–Issues
and
–
Lands
Local Retail Urban
Development
Review
West
Metropolitan
(SGS, 2014) Market F T
Study (BCC, 2009) (BCC, 2013) Corridor Business Centres (Sue and Associates, 2011) Rosen Floorspace Needs Analysis (Hill 2014) PDA, Centres (CM+, 2014) for Priority including: - - easibility Study 2014) ransport Study(GTA, Sydney to 2031 (Planning & Infrastructure, 2013) (BCC, 2009) REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: Studies used Other Plans and of this in the development Local Area Plan • South • Heritage • Bankstown • Bankstown • Draft • Residential • Employment
aper Research Issues P and Background
1.3 The Local Area– South West the current outlines Issues Paper the projected demand situation, for housing and employment, and the implications of this demand for future planning. Council exhibited the South to the Issues Paper West community and stakeholders. Council noted the Issues Paper at the Ordinary Meeting of 24 September 2013 with further information collated as a result of submissions received during Paper The Issues the exhibition. and background research form Area Plan. the basis of the Local This Local Area Plan This Local many recognises there are may other initiatives that sustainable. make a place more Council will deliver numerous other actions such as service support community delivery, and advocacy through the Bankstown Community Plan. The objectives of the Local Area the Local The objectives of the vision and Plans are to set out the distinctive spatial context for specify the best ways local areas, to accommodate residential and and employment growth, outline the delivery of supporting (such as community infrastructure facilities and open space). Area Connecting the Local Plans are citywide directions - Connected Green Invest, Liveable, and Lead - of the Bankstown Plan. Community Strategic sets out the Area Plan This Local Local West vision for the South and provides a Area to 2031, detailed list of priority actions to planners, guide the community, government and businesses, developers about appropriate directions and opportunities for Area Plan This Local change. also focuses on sustainability in which means the broad sense, planning for change that is socially and environmentally, economically sustainable. As part of the plan making consults with Council process, business and the community, other interested people and also researches Council groups. targets and best current policies, state and at the local, practice and may undertake national levels, supplementary studies to further identify issues and possible solutions. Areas
Local
1
FIGURE
South West Local Area Plan 10 South West Local Area Plan 11 a
are contain
Centres
Centres
V
located throughout the local areas and service the immediate needs of the local community. They are comprised of small groups of shops with some containing supermarkets. They can often include shop home units and top housing, medium density housing The walking around the shops. catchment of neighbourhood centres is a 150 metre radius and can contain between 100 and 500 dwellings. range of retail and commercial of retail range good transport opportunities, higheroptions and some density residential and mixed use development along main They can also contain streets. some district level services such as community facilities Our small and supermarkets. Panania, village centres are: Greenacre and Punchbowl, catchment The walking Sefton. of small village centres is a and can 400 metre radius contain between 500 and 2,000 dwellings. • Neighbourhood • Small illage
cultural, the is
provide
CBD
Centres
a wide range of retail and a wide range commercial opportunities, options excellent transport and a diverse selection of higher density residential and The mixed use development. population within these centres are supported by good quality The open spaces public spaces. and community facilities in the centres will address the needs Our village of the community. Padstow, Revesby, centres are: The and Chester Hill. Yagoona, catchment of village walking centres is a 600 metre radius and can contain between 2,000 and 5,000 dwellings. social and economic heart ofsocial and economic The the City of Bankstown. high quality CBD attracts design and architecture and contains the highest densities and tallest buildings in the City. The CBD provides excellent options and the transport of retail and widest variety commercial opportunities, The housing choice and jobs. public domain within the CBD provides high quality spaces for social interaction and enjoyment for residents, The workers and visitors. catchment is 1km walking measured from the railway station. • Village • Bankstown Centres Hierarchy
1.4 is vital A strong centres hierarchy of Bankstown. to a liveable City The City contains a diversity of in size from the centres ranging village centres, Bankstown CBD, and small village centres to a multitude of neighbourhood centres dispersed throughout Most of our our residential areas. larger centres are built around them stations connecting railway to opportunities and services within the City of Bankstown and the broader Sydney Metropolitan Region. The Local Area South West Plan will implement the centres set out in Council’s hierarchy Residential Development Study and reinforced in the South in The centres, Issues Paper. West order of their size and role in the are: hierarchy, Hierarchy
Centres
2
FIGURE
South West Local Area Plan 12 South West Local Area Plan 13 Within the local area there are Within distinctive four precincts of character functional and physical These 1. Table as shown in precincts offer an effective base to develop desired future character as the as well for the locality, priority actions and mechanisms to implement citywide directions Figure 3 shows at the local level. the precincts of the local area and Figure 4 shows the key characteristics.
are
key
Sydney Railway
a
Areas
is
Hills
estern Neighbourhood
W
East of
Hills
the
Bankstown)
Neighbourhood East
The by predominantly characterised low density housing outside of the the character However, centres. of the neighbourhood areas in vary and Picnic Point Milperra The from the rest of the local area. is different at Milperra character of the due to the separation locality from the rest of the local reserves, parks, area by open space, Drive. the M5 and Henry Lawson the elevated At Picnic Point, the of the land gives topography The suburb a different character. precinct also contains groups of residential lots with frontage to the Georges River. University (UWS employment site which strategic students and staff from attracts the City of Bankstown and broader Sydney metropolitan region. The and Centre provides retail for the commercial uses This centre immediate local area. has a catchment of 150 metres around The Station. neighbourhood centre currently lacks an active retail and commercial streetscape premises with a number of vacant as well as a Council car park located in the mid block. The Bankstown Campus of the
and
The
and
Hills,
of
Centre
campus Hills,
East
Centre. Centre
of illage
East
V
University (UWS)
illage illage and
V V
the Small suburbs
Hill
Sydney the and Small Small
The Locality
the
Panania of
Panania of the Hill together Top Panania provide retail and commercial This and higher density housing. centre has a catchment of 150 metres. Panania provides employment land in the This centre captures local area. land within 400m of Panania Most shops are Station. Railway with shop top housing traditional retail and commercial on the ground floor and some residential of the Hill is Top Panania above. Street Tower around concentrated and is 200 metres east of the retail and commercial precinct in the The other neighbourhood shops within other neighbourhood shops within This local area has the locality. the most access to river foreshore open space and national parks. Top precinct Western and the Revesby/ to the north, Revesby Heights residential areas to the east. The local area is predominantly by low density characterised The area comprises a dwellings. a small village centre at Panania, neighbourhood centre at Panania includes and Picnic Panania Milperra, The local area is bound by Point. the Georges River to the south Bankstown Golf Club and west, Industrial the Milperra lands, 1.5 The Local Area South West
Early
park
line. and
linear
a
railway
Centre is
the
Citizens Reserve
follow
Senior
Edwards
generally
Library, Lane.
Heights
Panania
Marshall
Revesby off
and
including
access
rear
Padstow facilities
with
Hills,
East recincts in the Local Area recincts in the Local of Avenue It contains a small playground at its and is adjacent to the railway corridor. western edge and a war memorial at its eastern edge at the entrance to Hotel, which is an art contains the Panania Station. The centre also Panania deco building on a large allotment. There are many vacant shops. Recent Centre Improvement town centre improvement works under Council’s Town of the centre. have enhanced the look and feel of this part (TCIP) Program TCIP. Other parts of the centre have also benefited from works under Council’s The works have enhanced the streetscape and have included footway widening, landscaping, traffic calming, pedestrian access and prioritisation and overall with surrounding suburbs aesthetic improvements. Cycle routes linking Panania community the end of their functional life. Childhood Centres which are reaching Railway in this centre with the station Station is a significant landmark Panania building listed on Railcorp’s State agency heritage list as an item of local heritage east-west direction and splits the centre significance. The railway line runs in an are no lifts or accessible car spaces at with street activity on both sides. There are provided on each side of the the railway station. There are 50m ramps station which connect to stairs to the platforms. shops with frontage to Anderson The area north of the railway line contains The Panania centre is built around Tower Street and Anderson Avenue. The centre is built around Tower The Panania uses with some residentialcentre is characterised by retail and commercial of detached houses on largedevelopment. This is predominantly comprised shop top housing on the main streets. blocks, some dual occupancies and some are located south of the railway line. The vibrant retail and commercial areas around 5 to 12 metres wide Most shops are traditional shop top housing of This part of the centre also contains a number with servicing from the rear. Key characteristics P
Panania Small Panania Village Centre Precincts TABLE 1 1 TABLE
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to
and
which
vacant. access Hotel
Avenue
Hills
direct Broe
tenancies
currently East
the
are the
of
provides between
line Many
shops, Centre
rail
Avenue
Hills
Avenue.
Business
East commercial
Maclaurin Hills
The and on
Maclaurin East
on retail Line.
the
located
is
eight
within Centre
Railway
centre
from Hills
contains
Business Hills
East
centre East Hills the
accessed
recincts in the Local Area recincts in the Local P Key characteristics major employment centres and key interchanges to other employment centres. major employment centres and key interchanges to other employment centres. The East are and Maclaurin Avenue Road There are also a handful of retail shops at Park intersection. The existing public domain is comprised of standard grade footpath paving and landscaping which is now dated and does not create an attractive setting for the centre. The footpaths along the main street are currently not suitable for mobility impaired pedestrians and do not provide good access across the centre. The change in the footpath levels on Maclaurin Avenue has reduced the useable space for pedestrians on the footpath from 3.4m to 1.5m. This high level footpath ends in stairs at the northern side. The connection between the The and Part of the Hill centre is located on of the Panania Top centre known as the Panania Road. Point Avenue/Picnic Street between Hinemoa Street and Woodburn Tower by two to three storey mixed use developments characterised is centre The and shop top housing above. with retail/commercial on the ground floor centre are typical of and commercial uses in this neighbourhood Retail food shops, pharmacy, smaller centres and include cafe/restaurant/take-away beautician, barber shop, real estate agent and legal services. The newsagency, with a number of restaurants centre provides vibrant night time economy, which open in the evening. serviced by footpaths on both sides The pedestrian network is generally well and Malvern intersection of Tower with a pedestrian crossing located at the Street. on the southern side of Tower Streets. A continuous awning is available on Malvern, Hinemoa and Clifford Street, only one side of the street However, on-street parking is available on both sides of provides a paved footpath. Timed the road. varied. The southern side of Tower The street frontages within the centre are frontage. The remainder of Tower Street comprises a consistent retail shop Street includes mixed use development (retail/commercial at the ground floor and residential above) with shops at the street front, older buildings set well- back from the street with car parking in the setback and residential flat buildings.
East Hills Neighbourhood Centre Precincts TABLE 1 cont... 1 TABLE
are
sizes
lot
residential
predominant
The
1930s–1960s.
the
during recincts in the Local Area recincts in the Local P Key characteristics occurred by lots between 700m2 and 1,200m2. between 500m2 and 700m2 followed be a result of subdivision and dual which are less than 500m2 tend to Lots occupancy sites. and villas are dispersed across the Infill development, such as dual occupancies dwellings (1960-1980) are located Neighbourhood Area. Newer detached closer to the Georges River. vary from the rest of the local area. Milperra is Point Milperra and Picnic separated by open space, parks, reserves, the M5 and is also split by Henry being more elevated than Point, Drive. The topography of Picnic Lawson surrounding lands, gives it a different character to the rest of the centre. The precinct also contains groups of residential lots with frontage to the Drive. Georges River and access from Henry Lawson and visitors have excellent access to significant natural bushland and Residents the Deepwater Park/ open space including the Georges River National Park, to name a few. of Ah Reserve lands, and Vale Beach Reserve Smith Park/Kelso railway station and the main street is not pedestrian friendly. Passengers exit the Passengers pedestrian friendly. railway station and the main street is not at the rear of the main street properties railway station through Thompson Lane the north. and the rear yards of adjacent houses to developments and a single storey There are also two existing mixed use and Maclaurin Avenue. Road of Park commercial building at the intersection buildings contains builders, solicitors The ground floor of these mixed use and dentists. the Neighbourhood Area The majority of housing development across
TABLE 1 cont... 1 TABLE Precincts Neighbourhood Precinct
South West Local Area Plan 16 South West Local Area Plan 17 staff.
320
(UWS
Sydney
approximately
Western
of employed
University
Bankstown
the
of
UWS
2011,
Campus
In
Bankstown Education.
recincts in the Local Area recincts in the Local P Key characteristics and set within grassed open space. Other The 2.3ha site contains campus buildings accommodation (three storey flats) buildings within the site include student The site provides pedestrian and car and various sporting facilities and grounds. access via Ashford Avenue. access via Bullecourt Avenue with restricted bus While railway station at Panania. The campus is 1.7km from the nearest the frequency of the services services are provided to and from the campus a viable option for all students and and timing of the services means it is not management within and around The site remains car dependant. Traffic staff. has been raised as a concern by the campus and impacts on local streets residents. The site for the City of Bankstown. In Bankstown) is a key strategic employment to 6,700 students in the fields of 2011, the campus provided tertiary education Business, Sciences and Psychology, Humanities and Communication Arts, Social
Precincts UWS Bankstown Precinct TABLE 1 cont... 1 TABLE Area
Local
West
South the in
Precincts
3
FIGURE
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Local
West
South the of
Characteristics
Key
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Railway
the
Population
demolition
of Hills
the
Current saw
6
duplication
Airport-East Hills
the FIGURE
1983 East
time was the ‘Star’ cinema, which ‘Star’ cinema, the time was reused by the St adaptively was Church in the mid Christopher’s 1960s. along providing a good transport Line, connection with other localities within the Bankstown CBD and Sydney Metropolitan Region. The line between Riverwood Hills rail and of the original station along with a number of early shops and In 2010, residences in the area. two small isolated groups of shops survived on either side of the line, but without the diversity of retail outlets they became non-viable. Area Local West the South Today, continues to accommodate the needs and demands of a growing The area is located population.
East
the
of
Area
operated
Local
Hills
West
development
East
the South
in
the
in time, approximately 34 general approximately 34 general time, 1930s, Line created other Hills Railway including the areas of growth, known Centre, Shopping Panania This was of the Hill’. ‘Top as the the original shopping centre for the A number of other Quessy locality. developments followed. II period saw The post world-War the development of the Panania Street Tower shopping centre along during and Anderson Avenue the One of the first half of the 1950s. prominent structures that was during this constructed in Panania stores and Park Avenue around Maclaurin A residences. Road with first floor store known butcher and general Corner at the corner as Quessy’s Street of Tower and Anderson the first two storey was Avenue In the building to be open in 1929.
Growth xt
Park as
to
Hills
Dwelling came
East
Net considered
first
the
was
Historic with
Historical Conte 5
which Europeans
1920s
FIGURE the Estate, During this ‘fine residential area’. fauna. Bankstown in 1795 and established a farming and timber getting which provided community, food and resources for valuable Sydney town as it grew from a struggling colony to a thriving global city. Suburban development began in 1.6 of theThe original inhabitants areaBankstown and Canterbury are believed to be the Gwealag, Bidjigal and Dharug indigenous three thousand years For groups. Aboriginal before 1788 the occupation of the Georges River and its tributaries intensified due to the rich estuarine environment and flora in addition to available
South West Local Area Plan 20 South West Local Area Plan 21 result in a demand for smaller result in a demand well as an household sizes as in services for increased demand this age group. Area will Local West The South jobs and require more dwellings, to meet the needs infrastructure Strong of this growing population. medium demand for houses, density housing and seniors Home units housing will remain. in and around the centres will increase as a proportion of new dwellings entering the market.
Suburb
by
to
The
likely
households
Changes is
of
Hills.
trend 40%
East
Population this
and P 7
Nearly
and
39.
Demographic Changes Demographic FIGURE 20%, of This are families with children. reflects the population age profile of and the low density character the local area. The population of the South Area is expected to Local West reaching rate grow at a moderate As 28,300 residents by 2031. the with the remainder of Sydney, proportion of residents aged over 60 years will increase to around Panania population is primarily middle median age aged with an average The South West The Local Area South West currently accommodates 25,200 residents with most living in 1.7 and opulation
of
in
dwelling
catchments
government activities
areas.
local
walking
for
the existing
accommodate
in
to
targets
within
Strategy, which is proposing to which is proposing Strategy, housing review the population, targets for and employment It aligns land subregions. use planning with the State Government’s Long Term Master Plan and Transport to deliver Strategy Infrastructure new jobs and housing at the such same time as infrastructure schools and health as transport, services. knowledge–based land
targets
and
homes Dwelling
zoned
is capacity centres.
new
LEPs.
all
businesses
of sufficient
arramatta (21,000); Bankstown (22,000); Fairfield arramatta (21,000); Bankstown (22,000); Fairfield
riorities of housing
for
accessible Principal
80%
in
plan Environment
least to
& clustering
increased
at through
activity
for
areas to 2031 are P (24,000); Auburn (17,000); and, Holroyd (11,500). centres with good public transport. Major Centres and Specialised Centres. Planning
argets and Policy Settings argets and Policy Metropolitan Plan P T The plan divides metropolitan The plan divides The Sydney into 10 subregions. has been City of Bankstown Central West included in the which also contains Subregion, Holyroyd Fairfield, Auburn, the Local Government and Parramatta The Areas (refer to Figure 8). is Subregion Central West required to accommodate some 96,000 new homes and 98,000 2 outlines the key Table new jobs. priorities relating to the City of Bankstown. the Department At present, • Plan • Councils targets • Locate • Focus • Support of preparing a new Metropolitan
xt
Metropolitan Metropolitan Planning Conte
Policy Areas Policy TABLE 2 TABLE Housing Central (Draft West Subregional Strategy) Growing and renewing centres (Metropolitan Plan for Sydney 2036) The Metropolitan Plan for Sydney The Metropolitan 2036 is the long term strategic plan for the growth of Sydney. The plan aligns land use planning with the State Government’s Master Plan Transport Long Term to Strategy and Infrastructure deliver new jobs and housing at the same time as infrastructure schools and such as transport, In the next 17 health services. Sydney is expected to grow years, by 1.6 million people and will require 545,000 new homes and 625,000 new jobs. 1.7
South West Local Area Plan 22 South West Local Area Plan 23 Subregion
Central
West
8
FIGURE
to with
Greater
friendly
involved
park involved utilised
be spaces car Encourage
to centre;
sweeping housing;
under
the
pedestrian green and
for
proactive, in
street Council
activities; students
and are
uses of and
for
business safe
duplexes
Convert
range natural shade and landscaping shade natural and within footpath areas; environment with improved lighting and cleanliness.
and
businesses • Attractive, • A It was considered that all of these It was elements need to be provided in “village manner for an integrated be achieved. to feel” mixed alternative
park;
collections wide
a
villas car
opportunities sure
with
litter for
edevelop Panania Library edevelop Panania
Hills harvesting More Providing
Make
and
cater Council
Explore
East to
water Increased
space;
Station;
streets
and attractive;
with needed;
Upgrade
facilities Hills
local Panania; and are
Rejuvenate
in East -
on recreational
centre;
to residents
activities clean sporting
of
Hills
be
town
markets
to level East
pre-schools
to
opportunities for community through regular interaction community community events, gardens and local markets; with family- laneways activated friendly night life and alfresco dining;
adjacent in
Upgrade
Council also conducted a targeted Council also conducted the focus group to explore which was “village feel” concept of submissions mentioned in many Issues Paper. West to the South The workshop found that elements that participants feel most strongly contribute to the are: “village feel” • Social • Activity Encourage rotary
needs based
current
density
transport local
centres; centre businesses
volunteering; the
More Town Having suburb based Council officers that are experts on individual suburbs Community Increased seating. mix of shops (Need a bank and anchor supermarket); More cafes and outdoor parks; More trees on streets; Maintaining low density suburbs; Mix of views regarding density parks; More trees on streets; Maintaining low density suburbs; Mix of views regarding in outdoor dining sharing pedestrianised retail area; Complete footpath network and kerb/guttering; Information on who does what at each level of government; R and working cohesively in
the Improve
make
Wins Enhance
will
Community Issues
TABLE 3 Summary of Community Aspirations for the South West Local Area the South West 3 Summary of Community Aspirations for TABLE Discussion points Community aspirations biggest difference?
East Hills Economic Social Quick What Economic Environment Governance Maintaining Panania 1.9 The Bankstown Community Local West Plan and the South identify Area–Issues Paper and issues community aspirations on the function and growth of The consultation the local area. businesses and involved residents, and community service providers, included online discussion forums, ‘kitchen table’ discussions and drop–in sessions. of these issues The consideration will help to define the local area Table to see by 2031. we want 3 sets out a snapshot of the community aspirations.
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the
to
of
by
cafe; Blue use
airport
Traffic
plan
on Safe
Utilise appearance
Internet
supported streets;
park;
Council curfew leafy
be
a
local Avenue to
the
promises; Put
national transport;
campus from
on
need
extend regulations; local road
Bullecourt Airport; UWS
to
off
would to
through diverted
and
access own Hall; Better promotion of local events.
trees Council be M5
around
– to
aise awareness of Council’s objectives; provide follow
Drive
Better
to street
and
traffic parking
development Enforcing system
more Lawson linked
road More
ideas;
vehicle
Gillawarna); ways
Henry community
residential
and Provide
andscaping and public domain works to provide relief to grey andscaping and public domain works to of Under usage; to
heavy
Cycle
listen course;
corner airport
concerns
Proposed
to
Lagoon/Lake
allowing Reserve;
centre;
golf
on the
on eep ‘garden suburb’ image; Improve parklands.
Hills town
system Council
curfew
(Yeramba Newland the road
community
East
Put arm, motor boat club, so it becomes a place where people meet; Mini bus service; arm, motor boat club, so it becomes a place where people meet; Mini bus service; road redeveloped. up to time;
’t sell off community assets edevelopment of the shopping centre; Funding for improvement works; Change biggest edevelopment of the shopping centre; Funding rovide local facilities for community activities (e.g. men’s’ shed), need an alternative to just shed), need (e.g. men’s’ rovide local facilities for community activities ack of bus services. ransparency in the DA process; Continued community consultation; Improve law and ransparency in the DA R T Safe parks; Good community events; Better use of T Maintain and expand community consultation; R Shops Council responsive to what community is saying. Become more family orientated to support school numbers; Attractions for families; Don multipurpose centre arts centre for people to use; Better use of river; Community hall or volunteering e.g. rate reductions; Outdoor Cafes near the river; Incentives to encourage the bus interchange to Maclaurin Avenue so that More group/community activities; Move adequately and be resourceful with space; Improving safety and creating a crime free adequately and be resourceful with space; Improving safety and creating a crime timetables to alleviate the peak; Attractions for families; Infrastructure to support future timetables to alleviate the peak; Attractions for families; Infrastructure to support open space; K order to reduce crime rates Better publicity and means of delivery of information from Council. local infrastructure in maintenance of the river; Maintain green/open Management; Council to be more active Upgrade L usage Gum F Upgrade P drinking in the pub. to reactivate the centre; More frequent train services. people wait outside of the shops, helps space; town centre; Connect the town centre to the river walk, make it a tourist destination for town centre; Connect the town centre people from across Sydney; L Add artwork / murals to blank walls of railway station. concrete that dominates the town centre. environment. development markets.
the Listen
make
Wins Clean
will
biggest difference?
difference?
biggest difference?
Discussion points Community aspirations Discussion points TABLE 3 cont... Summary of Community Aspirations for the South West Local Area Aspirations for the South West cont... Summary of Community 3 TABLE Quick Wins What Governance Social Environment Cleanups Picnic Point What will make the Quick Governance Social Economic Environment Better What will make the Milperra Quick Wins Social Governance Environment Maintain
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Local Area Actions Local Chapter Two Chapter
its
it
protects encourages makes promotes
that that that that
area area area area
local local local local
healthier communities by giving more residents the option of taking public and cycling. walking transport, heritage and reduces pressure for development in physically and less accessible constrained locations. urban renewal, sustainable urban renewal, housing development and places affordability to create to live. where people want easier for residents to go about their daily activities by making in the more activities available one location such as centres and community hubs. • A • A • A • A Supporting this growth will be of housing choice and a range such community infrastructure as civic spaces and community As a ‘City facilities. Maker’, Council will continue to take an active role in delivering quality that community infrastructure meets the needs of a diverse and growing population.
dwellings
new
of
60%
around catchments within the walking small village and village, Locating neighbourhood centres. a greater proportion of residents and closer to public transport services will make the local area a more liveable and attractive place as it achieves the following sustainability principles derived from Government and Local Council policies: 2.1 Liveable Area is Local West The South and will continue to be a place of population growth in high quality liveable neighbourhoods. Most residents live in older style as well as a mix of dual houses, home units villas, occupancies, and seniors housing near the Based on demographic centres. Area Local West the South trends, is expected to grow by 3,700 residents to 35,400 residents. aim to Actions The Liveable a local area that continue to have is well planned by concentrating
South West Local Area Plan 28 South West Local Area Plan 29
10
Figure
Centre.
V
Small provides indicative land use and heights. illage The research found the extentThe research found centre willand capacity of the mixed useneed to include the transitional zone and residential area to accommodate the dwelling The age and quality of the target. housing stock in the residential area together with the transitional close proximity to the retail core, community facilities and public offers the opportunity for transport higher density renewal. the research looked In addition, at the building envelopes and housing types needed to achieve the dwelling target in keeping with and the desired housing character the mixed use For market trends. the research assumed shop zone, top housing with basement car parking when calculating the floor 5 provides Table space provision. a breakdown of the planning control changes that would best achieve the dwelling target for the Figure 9 provides village centre. a structure plan for the Panania
in
within parks
main
mainstreets
centre the transition
Panania renewal
of
of
the clear
focused
a urban
and reserves and greening of streets to provide infrastructure for passive recreation and access. which enhance social of and enjoyment interaction the centre. heights from the core of the centre to the neighbourhood areas. streets within the centre with additional housing and floorspace for retail and commercial activity. site to create a retail Library and civic hub for the South local area. West a defined area and allowing a defined area and medium and opportunities for within easy high density living distance of the railway walking station. • Embellishment • Pedestrian • Strengthening • Revitalising • Focusing • Providing The research also looked at land physical and age, building uses, historic amenity constraints, market construction rates, and proximity to public feasibility, and infrastructure. transport
cope
Centre
in.
best
illage can
V
Centre
that
Small
illage V
Plan for the renewal Plan for the renewal Small of the Panania Village Centre Centre
Panania Small
a
L1 Village with intensification and population 4. Table growth as shown in The following urban design principles were developed to of the centre guide the renewal and to provide a unique and and setting for new retail attractive and housing, commercial activities, spaces for social interaction. The key principles include: as The study earmarked the centre to deliver a minimum of 400 This additional dwellings to 2031. West reinforced in the South was The centre currently Issues Paper. contains around 600 dwellings. research looked at Council’s existing and future capacity of areas within the walking Small catchment of the Panania The plays an important role for the southern region of the City of Bankstown in addition to serving Train residents in the local area. services to the Sydney CBD, hub. make the centre a transport Recent public domain works have of the improved the attractiveness centre as well as providing spaces for community social interaction. Residential Development Council’s Panania Study (2009) identifies
is
1929
in Church,
Panania
Catholic
Built
Gospel
Street, Schwarzel
area.
Hills Panania Nurse T
Christopher’s be transformed into green be transformed trees and streets with street landscaping. the store was originally known originally known the store was corner. as Quessy’s is an early church in the area. The building has been altered in external cladding materials. initially erected in 1914 It was by voluntary labour of local residents. Monument is an engraved stone Monument is an engraved plinth which commemorates who Schwarzel midwife Sarah provided essential medical assistance to the community at a time when organised medical service and doctors were unknown in the area. the oldest commercial building still standing in the Panania/ East Church has local historic, social, social, Church has local historic, being value aesthetic and rarity a sensitive adaptive re-use of Theatre the former Star Picture at the site which operated from the 1950s to the 1970s. Catholic St Christopher’s Church is a landmark building in the centre and worthy of preservation. • The • The • 171 ower • St To retain our links with the past, retain our links with the past, To we will explore opportunities to preserve the heritage significance places and of buildings, of important commemorations people that tell the storey of These are: Panania.
the will
-
permit
Council
Renewal will
ongoing
the
links Centre,
Library
V
easy access to, from and within easy access to, Street, Tower the centre. Anderson Avenue/Weston will Avenue Street and Marco implementation of the Town Town implementation of the Centre Improvement Program, which aims to make the village to place centre a more attractive Mainstreets visit and invest in. spaceswill become attractive andfor social interaction will be edged by mixed use development with active street All public areas in the frontages. parks plazas, centre – footpaths, – will invite people to spend time in the centre vision is to create a retail and West civic hub for the South This precinct will local area. provide a new multi-purpose community facility to replace the ageing Council buildings This provides the on the site. opportunity for new mixed use a development incorporating high quality public domain. • Pedestrian • Continuing invest in a number of community works and public infrastructure improvements identified by These Area Plan. this Local improvements include: • Panania Improvements and Improvements to support the infrastructure Small Panania renewal of the Village Centre support residential and To employment growth in the Panania Small illage
South West Local Area Plan 30 South West Local Area Plan 31 IMPLEMENTATION Agreements Policy Program L1 • Amend Bankstown LEP • Amend Bankstown • Amend Bankstown DCP • Amend Planning • Amend Plan of Management • Urban Renewal Program Centre Improvement • Town Program • Bike & Pedestrian Program • Parking
deliver for
of
to
with lieu in
NSW
advocate work
for
will will
financial and other assistance from the State Government to ensure the adequate provision of commuter car parking within This will the growth centres. include a review of the current policy removing Council’s ability to place time restricted parking on local streets within This stations. 1km of railway is reducing the turn-over of shopper parking. Transport an accessible station at Panania. the This will incorporate redevelopment of the existing land retail shops on railway to create a modern and safe This will to the centre. entrance also include providing access via Robyn Station to Panania Lane. parking provision for mixed parking provision use commercial developments to facilitate will be introduced feasible mixed use development Contributions in the centres. would be used to enhance the capacity of for additional car Street car Tower parks at the park site. • Council • Council • Contributions
40km
km/h
increase
the
40 to
pedestrian
Lane
Extend Street
direct
cycling
Robyn
ower and more
TCIP). T
improvements
infrastructure to increase infrastructure options to and from transport the centre and to other key destinations within the City of Bankstown. pedestrian corridor between car Avenue. park and Sherlock link between Tower Street/Park Street/Park Tower link between overbridge and Road railway to Road in addition Braesmere footpath. the exitsing ramped HPAA along Tower Street to Tower along HPAA Road as a second Picnic Point stage. Panania High Activity Area Pedestrian and Car Park between (HPAA) Lambeth Street (as per Council’s pedestrian safety through the centre: • Walking • Reinforce • Provide • Provide • Road Preserving heritage significance canPreserving heritage different ways. be achieved in many properties onThese include listing list or preservingour heritage item important commercial facades of the through to incorporation story of the building or place into the design of buildings and places. Council will work with property to owners to identify the best way ofpreserve the heritage significance these sites. Council will provide transport to support growth infrastructure in the centre and advocate for improvements to infrastructure This includes: within State control.
use
special
adjustments
on
some
located Centre.
when
are
Panania
in feasible
facilities
feasible
storeys. is becomes
3 Childcare
is
storeys storeys
limit
6 6
and and
height 4 4
Citizens/Early
of of
the
and
Senior
and
development development 1:1–2:1
use Library
from
are made to car parking provision. This includes allowing contributions to be paid in lieu ofare made to car parking provision. This includes allowing contributions to be paid in commercial car parking. • Mixed • Residential ranges transitional areas permits houses, dual occupancies The low density residential zone in the and the height limit is 2 storeys. and villas. The floor space ratio is 0.5:1 Panania zoned land. zone in this centre. There is currently no high density residential Council assets in the centre, the retail and publicThe age and quality of housing stock and renewal and growth. The capacity of the villagetransport offer provide the opportunity for changes being permitted in the residentialcentre is good subject to increased density transitional area surrounding the centre. accommodated within the commercial core alongMost of the renewal in the centre can be as surrounding residential blocks. Street and Anderson Avenue mainstreets as well the Tower areas overlap withPanania trade Padstow and Revesby, The research findings indicate that The combined southern centres trade areas will being the largest of these centres. Revesby Theresatisfy retail floorspace demand to 2021 with additional floorspace beyond this period. Panania centre to 2031 with is demand for an additional 7,000m2 of retail floor space in the The existing3,000m2 of this floorspace to address future supermarket floorspace demand. extendmixed use zone can absorb most of this floor space. There is the opportunity to Library Street and at the Panania the mixed use zone to properties Nos. 178 to 156 Tower renewal site to cater for the remainder of the retail demand. Higher density residential development and residential dwellings as part of mixed use Local greater housing choice within the South West will provide developments in Panania personArea. This will address the forecast growth in demand for smaller dwellings from lone households, people wishing to downsize, and those looking for an entry into the housing market within their neighbourhoods. (theAn important consideration in the development of the structure plan for the centre keystructure plan) was to provide a transition from taller mixed use developments along of themainstreets, to the surrounding detached housing areas. Council tested the likelihood land values,development sector to deliver typical development at a range of heights given the analysispotential sales revenue and development costs of development in these centres. The found that: The mixed use zone applies to land with frontage to Tower Street and Anderson Avenue. frontage to Tower The mixed use zone applies to land with home units. The mix use zone also applied toThis zone permits shop top housing and of the Hill. The floor space ratio Top Street at Panania mainstreet properties on Tower TABLE 4 Potential land capacity in the Panania Small Village Centre capacity in the Panania land Potential 4 TABLE 600 Existing dwellings Research findings Research Current planning controls
South West Local Area Plan 32 South West Local Area Plan 33
at
does
zone
properties
This
the
and
target.
target. to:
must:
Precinct
(+loft) dwelling
dwelling
the
the follows:
storeys centre. as Renewal
development
the achieve
achieve zone
in FSR/3
to
ower Street and Anderson Avenue
effer Street, Brasemere Road and effer Street, Brasemere Road Library to
this 2:1
zone in
provision,
housing from
Panania
to top space
roperties on Anderson Avenue (south of railway line).
townhouses
residential
envelopes
zone shop floor
and
envelope
use
density units
building higher
density
building
high mixed
the
a new home high
the
the
on on
Otherwise a 2:1 FSR will apply. Marco Avenue. 1:1 FSR/4 Storeys - properties on P 2:1 FSR/ 4 storeys - properties on T 2.5:1 FSR/6 Storeys - P Achieve a minimum lot width of 18 metres. This aims to encourage high quality F development with the most efficient parking layout possible. (north of railway line). (north of railway line). achieve
o 1.5:1 FSR/6 Storeys - properties on Sherlock Avenue. not include low density options such as dual occupancies and villas. o o o o o Street,retainhistoricfacades. or certainpropertiesinonTower Nos. 178 to 156 Tower Street, Panania. Nos. 178 to 156 Tower 400 (based on planning control changes) 400 (based on planning serving the suburbs Small Village Centre will continue to function as the key centre Panania civic precinct renewal will provide a new Area. The Panania Local of the South West activities set within a safe and highcentral place as the focus for retail and community quality environment. medium and high density living within easy walkingThe built form will offer a wide range of The medium density living will form a transition todistance of the accessible railway station. neighbouring low density residential areas. Use Zone: For the High Density Mixed For the High Density Residential Zone: For the High Density Residential Introduce a Medium Density Residential Zone to transitional areas, with a focus on terrace Introduce a Medium Density Residential and town houses (0.75:1 FSR and 3 storeys). This zone will not include low density options such as dual occupancy and villa developments. • Introduce • Focus • Introduce • Focus • Increase • To • Extend TABLE 5 Distribution of dwelling target in the Panania Small Village Centre target in the Panania Distribution of dwelling 5 TABLE Suggested planning control changes (refer to Figure 10) Desired Character Dwelling target to 2031 Plan
Density and
Structure
Centre
Village
Small
Panania
9
FIGURE
South West Local Area Plan 34 South West Local Area Plan 35 Height and
Use
Land
Centre
Village
Small
Panania
10
FIGURE
in the
street frontage
to
choice main centre
density centre of
the
the low
development housing a
by supporting new mixed use developments. potential to renew ageing commercial properties. hub. proximity to a transport Georges River via green streets. parks and reserves to provide for passive infrastructure recreation in a bushland setting. Drive. to Henry Lawson • Providing • Providing • Connecting • Embellishment • Retaining best cope with intensification andbest cope with intensification as shown inpopulation growth 6. Table designThe following urban principles were developed to of the centre guide the renewal and to provide a unique and setting for new retail and attractive and housing, commercial activities, The spaces for social interaction. key principles include: • Strengthening Council’s analysis found that the analysis found that Council’s age and quality of the housing stock in the residential transitional area together with the close public proximity to the retail core, open and high quality transport space offers the opportunity for higher density renewal. the the mixed use zone, For research assumed shop top housing with basement car parking when calculating the floor space 7 provides a Table provision. breakdown of the planning control changes that would best achieve
the its
can dual
Centre on
Hills
declined as and
that
Hills
East has
villa reimagine
Centre East building
the
to Centre
of identified
centre the
Newer time
of
Centre was Neighbourhood
Plan for the renewal Plan for the renewal of the East Hills Neighbourhood Centre Hills
the
is
Hills Hills Hills extension
East parking.
Neighbourhood
L2 catchment Neighbourhood East a Residential in Council’s The Development Study (2009). study also earmarked the centre to deliver a minimum of 40 The additional dwellings to 2031. centre currently contains around 70 dwellings. research looked at Council’s existing and future capacity of areas within the walking East unique attributes which are many. The centre is on the doorstep of the Georges River and has the access to excellent transport T2 railway Sydney CBD via the West Inner line (Airport/east Hills, & South) supported by commuter car occupancy development indicate a healthy demand for housing choice in the centre. forever. A total of 26 shops and forever. 25 residences were demolished to for the extension of the make way While the extension of the line. a positive step towards line was patronage, greater public transport the with little left of the once thriving centre. Now The Line in 1983 changed the Railway East
South West Local Area Plan 36 South West Local Area Plan 37
Park.
to to Railway
Hills
rogram
Hills NSW NSW
East
for for
East
and
IMPLEMENTATION Council will work with Council will work with car parking spaces withincar parking spaces Park their car parks along net lossRoad to ensure no centreof car spaces in the from redevelopment of 26 ast Hills. Avenue, Maclaurin Transport investigate an elevated pedestrian footbridge Drive over Henry Lawson between Station Transport deliver a high quality shared LaneThompson zone along for pedestrians and those accessing new mixed use developments.
T Bike & P P Amend Bankstown LEP Amend Bankstown DCP Amend Planning Amend Plan of Management Urban Renewal P Program Agreements Policy
o o • own CentreImprovement • • arking Program edestrian Program • • • • • L2
to
transport
Crown NSW
is
for provide
Park
will
Hills
W Council will consider Road improvements to Transport deliver additional short-term infrastructure to increase infrastructure options to and transport from the centre and to other key destinations within the City of Bankstown. permitting contributions in lieu of parking provision for mixed use commercial developments subject with to an arrangement manage car and heavy manage car and heavy vehicle movement through the centre and surrounds.
o and cyclingalking o infrastructure to support infrastructure growth in the centre and advocate for improvements within State to infrastructure This control. includes: o land managed in trust byland managed in trust The Bankstown City Council. betweenportion of the park Cook Crescent and Henry Drive contains many Lawson An stands of eucalyptus trees. opportunity exists to provide facilities for passive use of the site such as paths through seating and shade. the site, This approach will also be considered for the small reserve Road and on the corner of Park owned by Avenue Maclaurin Improved pedestrian RailCorp. access from this park across Drive will also Henry Lawson be investigated. • Council • East
space
Centre East
the open
Centre,
of
ongoing
and
the
renewal
Neighbourhood domain
Neighbourhood Hills
support improvements - The Georges improvements - for asset River is a highly valued the local community and the Connecting City of Bankstown. the centre to the Georges River via green streets will enhance of the centre the attractiveness as well as providing amenity for and visitors. workers, residents, implementation of the Town Town implementation of the Centre Improvement Program, which aims to make the village centre a more attractive place to visit and invest in. Mainstreets will become spaces for social attractive and will be edged interaction by mixed use development with active street frontages. All public areas in the centre – parks – will plazas, footpaths, invite people to spend time in the centre
• Public • Continuing Hills Council will invest in a number works and of infrastructure public improvements identified These Plan. Area by this Local improvements include: To Improvements and infrastructure to support the renewal of the East Hills Neighbourhood Centre which includes indicative heightswhich includes indicative and densities. the renewal of the centre. Figure of the centre. the renewal plan for the11 provides a structure East
East
West
in
are
feasibility
South
such
feasibility the
as
for
adjustments
and
within
some
Panania choice
benchmark
when
with
housing
feasible values
appropriate
greater land an
feasible. is to
is becomes
similar storeys.
3
Panania
is storeys storeys
in contribute
4 6 shares
limit of of
will
market
Hills height
the development
East
in development housing development
and
typical use
Hills
of
1:1–2:1
East
made to car parking provision. This includes allowing contributions to be paid in lieu ofmade to car parking provision. This includes allowing contributions to be paid in commercial car parking. The analysis Hills. The analysis found that: • Mixed • Residential developments growth in demand for smaller dwellings from Area. This will address the forecast Local to downsize, and those looking for an entry into lone person households, people wishing the housing market within their neighbourhoods. was An important consideration in the development of the structure plan for the centre to the to provide a transition from taller mixed use developments along key mainstreets, surrounding detached housing areas. Council tested the likelihood of the development at a range of heights in the southern sector to deliver typical development within Panania centres given the land values, potential sales revenue and development costs of development in these centres. The low density residential zone in the transitional areas permits houses, dual occupanciesThe low density residential zone in the transitional and the height limit is 2 storeys. and villas. The floor space ratio is 0.5:1 density zone in this centre. There is currently no high density or medium Council assets in the centre, public transport The age and quality of housing stock and along the Georges River provide the offer and access to high quality open space capacity of the centre is good subject to opportunity for renewal and growth. The transitional area surrounding the centre. Most increased density changes in the residential within the commercial core along the of the renewal in the centre can be accommodated Mclaurin Avenue mainstreets. and residential dwellings as part of mixed use Higher density residential development The mixed use zone generally applies to commercial lots with frontage to McLaurin Avenue commercial lots with frontage to McLaurin The mixed use zone generally applies to ratio ranges The floor space Road. and Park and at the interception of Mclaurin Avenue from TABLE 6 Potential land capacity in the East Hills Neighbourhood Centre capacity in the East Hills Neighbourhood land Potential 6 TABLE 70 Existing dwellings Research findings Research Current planning controls
South West Local Area Plan 38 South West Local Area Plan 39
lots
Hills
these the
to East on
from
residential
housing Avenue,
envelope
Hills.
envelopes
for
East Hills. remaining
building Mclaurin
to: the building East
location
19 to
the Avenue,
to
storey
storey
3
17 apply unique 3
Avenue,
a
and
and increase and
Mclaurin FSR/
36
and 13
2:1
zone to Mclaurin provide 0.75:1
to
a
14 31 1
will zone
from
as apply
residential
Centre and
residential properties: properties: properties:
density envelopes for for for
centre
density
Hills
storey storey storey
building
high medium
East Neighbourhood a a
the
2:1/4 2:1/4 2.5/6
the
Hills
East
0.5:1 FSR/2Storey to: o FSR within lots. o FSR o FSR 40 (based on planning control changes) 40 (based on planning • Introduce • Introduce doorstep of the Georges River supported by neighbourhood shops. The centre will takedoorstep of the Georges River supported to the Sydney CBD via the T2 railway lineadvantage of the excellent transport access The built & South) supported by commuter car parking. (Airport/east Hills, Inner West of ageing buildings. The public domain will beform will provide opportunities for renewal Georges River. focused around linking the centre to the Use Zone: For the High Density Mixed • Increase The TABLE 7 Distribution of dwelling target in the East Hills Neighbourhood Centre target in the East Hills Neighbourhood Distribution of dwelling 7 TABLE Suggested planning control changes (refer to Figure 12) Desired Character Dwelling target to 2031 Plan
Structure
Centre
Neighbourhood
Hills
East
11
FIGURE
South West Local Area Plan 40 South West Local Area Plan 41 Height and
Use
Land
Centre
Neighbourhood
Hills
East
12
FIGURE
the
proposals of
Precinct control
planning
planning IMPLEMENTATION
implementation specific
Amend Bankstown LEP Amend Bankstown DCP
The prevailing suburban The prevailing of the character for a low density residential zone consistent with the of surrounding character development at Riverlands Golf Course Site. changes to certain neighbourhood shops as 9. Table shown in Mid-Georges River Floodplain Risk Management Plan that West applies to the South Local Area. Neighbourhood includes the subdivision the front building pattern, off–street parking setback, behind the front building line and the landscaping of front yards with canopy trees and deep soil plantings. The review will look at the building envelope, lot size, building design and landscaped area requirements for dual occupancies and villas to ensure these housing types are in keeping with the desired for the housing character precinct. • • L3 • Site • Some • The
-
of -
Milperra
Street,
120-126
design Shops -
Neighbourhood
venue, the
the A
of Street Shops Kennedy
of
Amiens
review
amenity Precinct. dual occupancies and villas to ensure these housing types continue to achieve high quality residential development that is compatible with the prevailing and suburban character Prominent corner site within residential area. Milperra Large lot with rear lane access. 119-129 Prominent Picnic Point. corner site within Picnic Point Rear lane residential area. access to all lots. Ashford Avenue, Milperra Ashford Avenue, Avenue. and 6 Bullecourt Prominent corner site within residential area; Milperra large lots provide potential for appropriate setbacks to adjacent residential. The precinct contains a range a range The precinct contains shops which of neighbourhood needs serve the day to day some shops of residents with providing shop top housing in Certain mixed use developments. neighbourhood shops that have attributes that make them suitable for additional density including: • A • 48 • Kennedy • Milperra Council’s research found that research found that Council’s the current planning controls are adequate to accommodate the dwelling target subject to:
will
Precinct
Plan for Additional Plan for Additional in Dwelling Growth the Neighbourhood and Precinct Corridors Neighbourhood
L3 Based on demographic trends, trends, Based on demographic the accommodate some dwelling Local West growth in the South mostly in the Area to 2031, villas form of dual occupancies, and seniors housing dispersed throughout the precinct. and Council-owned Private purpose land zoned for a rural remain within the local area in is reserved This zone Milperra. related activities for agricultural but also includes dwelling houses. The lots are located within a part of the local area which is significantly affected by traffic limitations on infrastructure the high Drive and Henry Lawson Many lots are flood risk precinct. also of high biodiversity value. 11 lots zoned lots, Of the 16 rural are located within the Riverland A planning Golf Course site. proposal seeks to rezone these lots as they open space zone to private are affected by high riverine and flood risk precincts. stormwater 4 lots Of the remaining 5 lots, are owned by Council and one is owned. privately out zone will be phased The rural lots Council-owned over time. will be rezoned to a public open space zone to match the proposed zoning of adjacent lots in the Riverlands Golf Course site.
South West Local Area Plan 42 South West Local Area Plan 43
frontages and
secondary
community
or where
East
other
lots
lanes
or secondary
North 1940s–1960s.
large rear
the
and/or West, schools
contain
during
contained hubs,
access South
not
built and
did lane
East,
been rear transport
criteria which
South
had
the
having sites the space,
of
in
all which
small open
cycle,
met for
shops Sites
life
–
its
nearby
which of
to
identified heights
end sites
the
were
neighbourhood Large Frontages proximity
Access
building
– all
in
of
Lane
reaching changes
is
identified for additional density to provide shop top housing with transition medium density housing. increasebut which were surrounded by low density development were identified for an in height to 3 storeys to better match the 1.5:1 FSR. frontages and were in close proximity to adjacent residential properties. facilities. review
• Renewal • Increased • No A most active neighbourhood shops typically had Areas found that the North Central Local the following attributes: • Rear • Secondary • Located ranges from 0.5:1 - 1.5:1 FSR and the height limit is 2 storeys (plus loft). ranges from 0.5:1 - 1.5:1 FSR and the height to accommodate growth as much of the housing The capacity of this precinct has potential stock (such as houses, dual occupancies, villas and There is the potential for low density housing across the suburbs. seniors housing) in a dispersed pattern time. Council-ownedThe rural zone will be phased out over lots will be rezoned to a zoning of adjacent lots in the Riverlands public open space zone to match the proposed Golf Course site. The low density residential zone in the transitional areas permits houses, dual occupanciesThe low density residential zone in the transitional and the height limit is 2 storeys. and villas. The floor space ratio is 0.5:1 density zone in this centre. There is currently no high density or medium and home units. The floor space ratioThe mixed use zone permits shop-top housing These attributes formed the criteria with which Council tested all shop sites to decide if These attributes formed the criteria with which Council tested all shop sites to resulted in the following policy for The analysis there was potential for additional density. neighbourhood shops: better There is potential for increased height at certain neighbourhood shops sites to having match the floor space provision. This is subject to the neighbourhood shops appropriate separation distances to neighbouring dwellings. Existing dwellings 7100 Existing dwellings TABLE 8 Potential land capacity in the Neighbourhood Precinct capacity in the Neighbourhood land Potential 8 TABLE Research findings Research Current planning controls
the
at
a FSR
1.5:1 within
the
uses
land match
of to
target.
mix
the storeys
3
on
dwelling
to
the
(based
storeys
2
achieve
to
from provision
Milperra
space height housing
use Milperra Milperra Milperra
floor Zone:
building
Crescent, split
Use
mixed Close,
the
the Avenue, Avenue,
on
Martin Mixed
Milperra Shops - 120-126 Ashford Avenue, Milperra and 6 Bullecourt Avenue. 48 Amiens Avenue, Milperra K
Piper
Auld Auld
the development) and apply a maximum floor space provision.development) and apply a maximum floor following sites: o o o Point Street,Picnic ennedy StreetShops-119-129Kennedy
500 (based on planning control changes) 500 (based on planning some medium density mixed retain the low density detached character whilst allowing To shops. use development for the neighbourhood Zone, retain the current planning controls. Density Residential the Low For rezone to public open space: the following Council-owned 1 Rural, lots zoned For • Delete • Increase • 2 • 2 • 17A • 7A For • Focus TABLE 9 Distribution of dwelling target in the Neighbourhood Precinct target in the Neighbourhood Distribution of dwelling 9 TABLE Dwelling target to 2031 Desired Housing Character Suggested planning control changes
South West Local Area Plan 44 South West Local Area Plan 45
aims
which
Plan
IMPLEMENTATION Amend Bankstown LEP Hills
• L4 East
To ensure the scenic and To of the environmental quality and to foreshore is protected and property, manage risks to life it is proposed to prohibit villa development for properties with direct access to the Georges This approach supplements River. the Georges River Regional Environmental to protect the environmental qualities of the whole catchment. The properties affected by this 10. Table action are shown in Hills
Drive,
East
Lawson
Milperra
Point Point
Avenue,
Henry Drive,
Picnic Picnic
692
Burbank
Milperra
to
Drive, Lawson 55
Avenue,
to 686
53 Avenue,
Henry
and Lawson
and Burbank
Auld 406 614 Council recognises there is Council recognises the foreshore pressure to develop cumulative effect is The area. of the removal that it may lead to fragmentation native vegetation, the of wildlife corridors, destruction of rock faces, pollutants runoff, stormwater weed entering the waterways, infestation and flood impacts. The risk to life and property from flooding is also significantly higher in these areas. Bankstown Development Control Plan 2005 currently protects the foreshore area by prohibiting development within 30 metres (also known as a of the water This foreshore building line). means many properties can only accommodate buildings with a small footprint (such as houses or dual occupancies).
35 93
13 to to Henry
to to
to
3 384 19 480 57 738
To retain the low density detached character of the area and protect the foreshore area. retain the low density To the following lots within the foreshore area, prohibit villa development: For • • • • • • Protect the Protect and environmental of the scenic qualities Foreshore Area TABLE 10 Suggested planning controls in the foreshore area 10 Suggested TABLE Suggested planning control changes Desired Housing Character L4 The foreshore area along the Georges River and tributaries is unique to the City of It is one of the few Bankstown. areas where native bushland and trees dominate both public This owned land. and privately continuity of vegetation combined with the steep sandstone are seen to contribute topography scenic quality of the to the natural and act as an City of Bankstown, important habitat link between the coastal areas and the Greater Sydney Region. Western
as
Hills
Hills
31 is
at East
East
Flat
identified
at ,
Cottage
location. Wharf
Duffer’s
located
Ferndale Road, Revesby. 31 Revesby. Road, Ferndale Road is understood Ferndale to be amongst the earlier extant houses in Revesby. original itself has significant Park heritage significance being a destination for recreation since the 1920’s. associated with events of cattle thieving that may have Cattle taken place on this site. Duffers Flat is enclosed by half-moon cliffs and is a small, shaped sandy flat on the It is open with Georges River. scattered stands of small trees. resulted in the locality being resulted in the locality The road named “Milperra”. streets layout of the principal evidence provides tangible of the subdivision that was formed to accommodate the Settlement. being is associated with the Park, historically significant Caird family who settled and acquired land in the area in It is thought that, the 1860s. cleared when the land was an original wharf for farming, constructed and used to was The original timber. transport replaced in 1930. wharf was The remains of the original wharf are located nearby, however they are not in their • Ferndale • Cattle • Caird’s
2001
Plan
Soldiers
Protect the Heritage Protect Character of the Local South West Area Milperra
Environmental 2001):
Settlement is historically part was significant because it of a national scheme that intended to repatriate was returning servicemen during It I. War World and after reflects then-current attitudes the appropriate towards to develop the country ways and ensure its growth and The Settlement was prosperity. of event in the history a rare a relatively Bankstown and was late and unusual form of in the development agricultural Apart from Bankstown area. very early it represents this, settlement within the area and L5 Local (LEP • The The City of Bankstown contains homes and a number of buildings, places of heritage significance. homes and These buildings, places tell the story of our local community and are a physical of life of earlier link to the way A heritage listing generations. means that a site has been a special acknowledged as having for the present community value and for future generations. The Local Area South West contains the following heritage significant places and property which are listed in Bankstown
South West Local Area Plan 46 South West Local Area Plan 47
LEP
park
National
including
National Bankstown
NSW
Park
Centre. by
River
under
IMPLEMENTATION V National
people Georges managed
Complete an Aboriginal Heritage Assessment of lands adjacent to Georges River within the South Local Area West
L5 rock shelters, hand stencils, rock hand stencils, rock shelters, grinding and axe engravings There are currently no grooves. places or landscapes objects, areas, identified as being of heritage culture Aboriginal significance to and 2001. for heritageAction L1 Refer to properties within the Panania Small illage the are A small number Wildlife. and Parks been have Aboriginal sites of recorded within the Georges River Aboriginal heritage sites withinAboriginal heritage It has associations with a It has associations Robert Storey local identity, built, was and Waddington, by the owned and occupied family for many Waddington The house is distinctive years. because it is constructed of quarried which was stone, It and dressed on the site. is considered to be a rare example of a stone twentieth century dwelling in the City of Bankstown and appears retained a large to have amount of original building recent More fabric externally. fabric has been appropriately detailed. Figure 13 shows the locations of these heritage significant places. This action aims to continue to The review list the above places. found that additional research is required to complement existing Wharf and information on Caird’s of a Flat as part Cattle Duffer’s comprehensive review of Georges River foreshore land. local area is West The South bound to the west and south by the Georges River which has a three For Aboriginal heritage. rich thousand years before 1788 the Aboriginal occupation of the Georges River and its tributaries intensified due to the rich estuarine environment in addition to flora Many inland. and fauna available been aboriginal heritage sites have recorded along the Georges River West including within the South local area. Area
Local
West
South the in items heritage potential and
Current
13
FIGURE
South West Local Area Plan 48 South West Local Area Plan 49
street
development off–street
of active the of of
IMPLEMENTATION insertion
review review Agreements Policy Amend Bankstown DCP Amend the Planning P
parking requirements to reduce car dependence in proximity and enable to public transport viable development. frontages, external appearances external appearances frontages, and signs to improve of the quality and image development in the centres. controls relating to medium density housing (such as houses and town terrace houses) in the residential areas. transitional • • • arking Program L6 • A • A • The The economic analysis supports the proposed changes to improve the feasibility of The economic development. analysis also indicates that where for commercial it is impractical development in the retail core to meet the off–street parking Council may allow requirements, multi–storey public car parks to accommodate the commercial related parking spaces with planning agreements contributing to the cost.
is
statewide to
Council
issued
setbacks BASIX.
has
of
and
Lead the Way with Lead the Way of Better Standards Building Design 65)
review
correspond with the diverse of the streets. character L6 • A (SEPP committed to building on these policies and to customise the design controls to further enhance of and appearance the character the centres in the local area. There are certain changes Council could make to the design controls to achieve the desired built form namely: outcomes, policies to achieve good urban namely the Design Quality design, of Residential Flat Development Environment This action aims to achieve well designed mixed use and residential development that makes the most of the location and provides interesting active street frontages in the centres. This is vital to strengthening the liveability of the centres. The Department of Planning &
Kiosk
&
(12
(629 Centre East
Hall
Drive,
Kindergarten Scouts
Kindergarten Community
Lawson
Hills Hills Hills)
(574A Henry Lawson Drive, Drive, (574A Henry Lawson East Milperra) Amiens Avenue, Henry Hills) – Scout halls are generally only used a few nights per week with the hall remaining predominantly unused on the during the day other nights, The changing and on weekends. trends in participation in Scout and Guide activities is also affecting the use of these facilities. (128 Ashford Avenue, Milperra) (128 Ashford Avenue, design and proximity The age, – of the hall to residential properties limit its usage for a of community uses. range • East • Milperra • East useability and building conditions. useability and building the followingThis action identifies appropriate forfacilities as being to phase-outdivestment subject which recommend strategies appropriate alternative spaces for the activities currently using the facilities: • Milperra This action also aims to review of role in the provision Council’s early child care facilities such as kindergartens and pre-schools and the feasibility of providing these specialist facilities in the long term. of this kind within the Facilities Local Area South West are:
provide
will
which
Make Key Facilities Make Key for More Sustainable Community Services Centre
L7 Village of activities spaces for the range being undertaken in the local area. The co–location of services at focal points and an understanding of the future community profile means some other facilities in the local area will become surplus to the community and Council’s A review of the current needs. supply of facilities based on best are found some facilities practice located outside centres not served being most by public transport likely a legacy of land ownership As planning. than strategic rather these facilities do not address such, the criteria for visual prominence, with other activity integration accessibility, uses, generating The City of Bankstown’s social The City of Bankstown’s includes public infrastructure owned education, and privately health and community facilities. Community facilities can add to the development considerably of strong and resilient communities by providing places where of people from a diverse range celebrate, backgrounds can learn, socialise and support each other. This action aims to provide high quality facilities and services at focal points that will serve the long term needs of the community consistent with the Bankstown Community Plan (refer to Figure 14). The Local Area South West will be served by a new multi- community modern purpose, Small facilities in the Panania IMPLEMENTATION Program Amend Bankstown DCP P
L7 • • roperty Diverstment
South West Local Area Plan 50 South West Local Area Plan 51 Area
Local
West
South in
Facilities
Community
14
FIGURE IMPLEMENTATION L8 Develop partnerships with local schools
Nation
Revolution’
Liaise with Schools Liaise with Schools Shared Regarding Access to School Halls L8 the construction of new facilities. the construction of new facilities. A condition of this funding requires that new facilities must for general be made available community use. This action aims to enable these facilities to partially accommodate some of the uses occupying existing Council facilities and/or assist in catering Council will for future demand. by investigating the lead the way best method to unlock access to these facilities in collaboration with schools and other stakeholders. Education for Building Stimulus Package A number of schools within A number of schools within the local area received funding under the Commonwealth Governments ‘Building the
South West Local Area Plan 52 South West Local Area Plan 53 Plan
Action
Liveable
15
FIGURE The Bankstown-Airport The Bankstown-Airport whilst not Specialised Centre, West located in the South provides significant Area, Local opportunities for future investment and employment in The the Local Area. South West Airport area includes Bankstown Industrial and the Milperra Precinct. Bankstown Airport, has developed from a over time, small airport into a business park comprising over 170 firms and over 6,000 jobs. Industrial Precinct The Milperra has a significant concentration of metals and engineering, automotive parts and repairs, freight logistics and aviation In recent times many businesses. of the older manufacturers have however, downsized or closed, efficient firms serving local niche grow, continued to markets have including freight and logistics companies. Actions aim to The Invest support actions which enhance economic activity in the centre and in other local areas within Locating the City of Bankstown. new jobs closer to home will increase economic activity as well as addressing the following sustainability principles derived from Government and Local Council policies:
an
is line
UWS
East
estern and Railway
2011,
Bankstown
W
In
Bankstown) of
Hills
UWS
Panania
at (UWS
Education. University
and Bankstown employed over 350 employees. is in the process of finalising a masterplan for the site which will guide development into the future and will ensure transport connectivity and accessibility for students and staff. the Sydney employment important strategic site providing tertiary education to about 6,700 students in the fields of Humanities and Social Communication Arts, Business Sciences and Psychology, Airport-East runs through the area with stations Hills providing an excellent Sydney/ link to Central transport The Sydney Airport. local area also contains a number of local bus routes which provide access to destinations within the local destinations in the other area, Bankstown LGA and wider region. The Bankstown Campus of 2.2 Invest The potential to facilitate new jobs investment and generate will Area Local West in the South depend on supporting our key economic assets. Area is Local West The South located along the strategically The in Milperra. M5 Motorway
South West Local Area Plan 54 South West Local Area Plan 55 rogram IMPLEMENTATION rogram Amend Bankstown LEP Economic Development P Roads P
• • • I1
key
to
a a
its
be
to
University to
currently UWS
is remain
is
The
enhance .
with
will students
to Zone
liaise Use
campus
UWS
University
UWS
Plan for employment Plan for employment and education activities at UWS Bankstown on will
The Bankstown
Special
space I1
The retained to facilitate existing activities. Council explore opportunities for synergies between the university and the Specialised Centre. transport plan to reduce incidences transport of local streets being used for Council will student parking. consider how we can assist in connecting options of transport wider range bus and cycling, such as walking, cars. to reduce reliance on train Currently the university has a strong focus on arts and humanities courses which does not uses in with surrounding integrate Specialised Airport Milperra the There is a potential to Centre. and link with the existing aviation metals engineering activities by providing complimentary courses at the campus in the future. constrained by relatively poor constrained services and a lack public transport of and is is planning for growth, looking at improving amenities and expanding opportunities for student accommodation. Land use impacts on surrounding residential streets need to be Council will carefully managed. encourage UWS academic and research campus for UWS.
to
more
adapt
new
can promotes strengthens makes supports
where that that that that that
area area area area area area
local local local local local local
dwellings supplement the employment functions of the centres and industrial precincts. workforce and demographic workforce and demographic particularly as an changes, ageing population will develop different employment and consumption patterns. healthier communities by and times, reducing travel enabling residents to spend more time at home or enjoying leisure activities. sustainable transport by sustainable transport residents and giving workers, customers the option of taking and walking public transport, cycling. efficient use of infrastructure. the customer base for local the customer base businesses. • A • A • A • A • A • A Supporting this growth will of public domain be a range and landscape improvements to enhance the centres and industrial precincts as attractive employment and investment destinations. Point
Hills
East Picnic
in in
Road Road
IMPLEMENTATION Program I2 • Town Centre Improvement • Town This action aims to continue to seek opportunities to apply West TCIP in the South the Local Area. The second tier focuses on The second tier focuses typically neighbourhood centres, of Many shops. groups of 5 to 10 in the South the smaller centres Area fall under this Local West The third tier is small category. works providing new inexpensive seats such as bins, infrastructure The following and some planting. been identified as centres have 3 works: Tier suitable for • Lucas • Burns 2010.
in
Centre
Strengthen the Image and Amenity of the Neighbourhood Shops V
I2 Small illage The Town Centre Improvement Centre Improvement Town The is a Council initiative Program which results in major improvements to public domain in centres and infrastructure across the City of Bankstown. The main objective of this is to make the centres program places to work more attractive focuses The program and invest. on improving public domain which include and main streets, improvements to civic spaces footpath and gathering spaces, new street trees, widening, new street better street lighting, and public art. murals furniture, TCIP is a three tiered The with the large growth program Allocations centres in the first tier. of funding between $1–2 for works. million are available Council has completed date, To improvement works in Panania
South West Local Area Plan 56 South West Local Area Plan 57 Plan
Action
Invest
16
FIGURE
a provides contributes that that area area local local
wide range of multi–functional wide range different open spaces to serve whilst community needs, protecting the biodiversity of the open spaces and values corridors. to the health and well being of residents by providing safe, accessible and well connected open spaces. • A • A Council adopted an Open Space Plan in 2013 and a Strategic Community Land Generic Plan These of Management in 2014. documents help to inform the provides the Area Plans and Local following Open Space Hierarchy:
the
and
Gardens,
Reserve
Native
Ah
of
Grove
V
the Sylvan ale and district sporting facilities at and Smith Reserve Gordon Parker There are 59 open spaces Park. comprising 70 hectares. As the population in the local area is projected to grow to 28,300 it is essential to residents by 2031, adapt the supply and function of the open spaces to meet changing important to It is also needs. protect the plants and animals that share these spaces if the local more a area is to move towards sustainable urban environment. Actions aim to deliver The Green an adequate supply of open space to sustain population growth by ensuring neighbourhood parks are within an acceptable walking distance (around 400 metres) of Providing all residential areas. open spaces closer to residents will contribute to the liveability also This will of the local area. achieve the following State Government and Local Council sustainability principles: 2.3 Green as parks, Open spaces such and natural sportsgrounds, areas such as bushland provide important public places for people and socialise relax, to exercise, The South experience nature. Area contains a well Local West established open space network Park, which includes Deepwater
South West Local Area Plan 58 South West Local Area Plan 59
in
Hills.
East
Reserve in
Park
Edwards
Smith as
as
such
such
400m, park,
within
passive
a
as
Open spaces and facilities of significant proportion, Open spaces and facilities of significant Panania. amenity of of residents and contribute to the natural local areas. They are typically parcels of land less than 0.2ha surplus from sub-divisions, road reserves or infrastructure easements. An example in the South in Panania. Reserve Area is Wall Local West competitions for sports such as football and cricket. competitions for sports such as football functions Most of these sportsgrounds have secondary such for a local but usually only support passive recreation catchment national events, such as the Dunc Gray Velodrome in as the Dunc Gray Velodrome national events, such Bass Hill and uniqueness or standard servicing a city-wide in of Ah Reserve regional need, such as the Vale National Park Milperra. This also include Georges River which is Crown land. These small spaces service the passive recreation needs These small spaces service the passive Open spaces and facilities capable of hosting state or Open spaces and facilities Open Spaces and facilities that stages citywide Open Spaces and facilities that stages citywide These spaces may have some qualities of a district park These spaces may have some qualities
Neighbourhood State Local Regional/ District Citywide to access
underutilised sporting fields underutilised sporting Council can at some schools. arrangements investigate access with the schools to enable the use of this land by residents. • Improve Open spaces must also function to support the desired uses through appropriate facilities, Council shape and location. size, needs to occasionally buy and sell land to ensure that all areas of open space are well used and Because of of appropriate size. of open space in the high value Council the City of Bankstown, must ensure that open space is meets the needs of the accessible, part of the or forms community, public domain or cycling City’s Where this cannot infrastructure. be secured the open space may needs and be surplus to Council’s divestment of such sites would permit embellishment of other more appropriate sites. The difficulty and expense of obtaining more open space also means Council must enhance existing spaces through improved facilities and increased vegetation and wildlife aesthetics for shade, open spaces In future, habitat. will need to become more multi– better linkages and have purpose, where extended hours of use have appropriate if they are to serve the increased population. Plan The Open Space Strategic sets out the criteria to assist Council in making decisions about where to acquire land and where to dispose of open space land:
areas
space
include: and
and
cycling Hills these
open are
to and park)
East
that Precinct
rezone
Parklands
Park, access
areas
walking
National Ensure Open Space Ensure Open Space all is Accessible to Residents Kelso
should
Smith
as Park, and Georges Park, Deepwater River other key destinations (such as community facilities and public transport). by addressing physical barriers. LEP to an open space zone to recognise their contribution as green spaces in the urban area. routes that pass through open spaces and incorporate these routes into the broader and cycling network. walking Improve pedestrian and cycle links to major parks (such informally used as open space. informally used as open space. Amendments to Bankstown G1 • Improve • Define Neighbourhood • Rezone The open space analysis indicates that the majority of dwellings in Area are Local West the South distance (around within walking 400 metres) of the current supply and distribution of open space. One small area of residential land is outside centre outside Panania distances. these walking Actions which would improve access to open space in the
South West Local Area Plan 60 South West Local Area Plan 61
section
ain small
is change:
s Depot at 252 Hills)
IMPLEMENTATION Council’ Smith P Thomas Street Dr Bransgrove Road, Panania Panania Road, Bransgrove currently has a community This site land classification. should be reclassified as land to reflect operational the uses occurring on the site and facilitate these kinds of activities into the future. East of park which is currently land but should operational a community land have area – bushland) (natural valuable classification as it is open space. Reserve (87 Thomas is Point) Picnic St, land and operational requires a community land valuable classification as it is open space. Program–Capital Works Program–Capital Program Program P P Amend Bankstown LEP Open Space Improvement
o o ark (2DLehnRd, o • roperty Acquisition • roperty Divestment • • G1 • Classification
East 252
Panania at land
, for Road,
wson Drive , venue, Reserve,
following A reserves
Reserve,
Luca
Reserve, ain Reserve
Reserve,
options
40 The
ictor (Keys)
V
and
9A
739 Henry La Lucas Dr Links Reserve Malvern Reserve W Milperra has a rural zone. has a rural Milperra has a residential zone. (portion of land between 38 Hills). Road (Lot 10) Bransgrove Picnic and 7 Carinya Road, Point. &
o are dual occupancy residential dwellings which are partially These zoned open space. properties require a residential zoning. properties are valuable open open properties are valuable space assets but are not zoned Both require a 6a as such. Open Space zone: o Piper o o Un-named acquisition for development of local parks in the area identified as being deficient of open space in the Issues Paper, being the area to the south of centre. the Panania o Eynham o Kathleen o o o McKevitte o all Reserve, • 9 • Rezoning: • Investigate
and
would of Park.
be
572
at Hills space will
ve access to uses East
open divestment
for of
land acquisition
Residents ha Open space has been Open space is equal to There is a high provision of There is a need to improve There is a need to improve There is poor provision of There is poor provision another quality open space within 400 metres. or less than 0.2ha and would not contribute to a proposed walking/cycling route. identified as having limited identified as having social or recreational, environmental value. local and neighbourhood open space. connectivity. wildlife and biodiversity corridors. either active or passive open either active or passive space.
the following properties and utilise funds for purchase and embellishment of new and existing open space supply: 564 Henry Lawson Drive 564 Henry Lawson in relation to objectives and planning o o o only be considered where: o o o considered where: o • Investigate • Review • Disposal • Land Based on this set of criteria, the Based on this set of criteria, West proposals for the South Local Area are: Area
Local
West
South in
Space
Open
17
FIGURE
South West Local Area Plan 62 South West Local Area Plan 63
the of ildlife Government
W part
State and
and
Parks NSW
IMPLEMENTATION
Creek
Amend Bankstown LEP Amend Bankstown DCP the
• • G2 National Service for the appropriate Yeramba maintenance of the wetland This freshwater Lagoon. is cut off from the Georges River The site is important by a weir. There is to the local community. and the track 1.8km loop walking area provides habitat for a wide and fauna. of flora range with Kelso site. Riverlands development assessing a Council is currently to redevelop planning proposal the Riverlands site for residential development with a foreshore buffer to the Georges River. Council will continue to assess the conservation and evaluate of these areas and the values information will inform high level planning consistent with the Bankstown Community Plan’s vision for a city that protects the of its open biodiversity value spaces and corridors. Council will continue to liaise
Sylvan
Park
sites
Council’s native
National by Garden)
(including
sensitive
River
remnant Land
Native
covered Protect and Protect Manage Local and Significant Regional Conservation Lands
Grove vegetation on private land. vegetation on private identified in the Bankstown Development Control Plan 2005. Community Land Generic Plan of Management 2014 and specific Bushland Plans of Management. G2 Council’s open space analysis also open space analysis Council’s identified biodiversity corridors, which are linear landscape features that connect two or more larger patches of habitat for native plants and animals and assist in allowing movement and gene flow among native flora These biodiversity and fauna. corridors include land along the Morgans Creek, Georges River, part of some residential zoned land passing through Oxley Motorway, the M5 Reserve, • Georges • Crown • Certain • Ecologically • Parks The high value biodiversity land The high value Area Local West in the South remnant native incorporates vegetation and threatened and fauna. communities of flora These sites include (refer to Figure 17):
of
and foreshore Reserve.
Ah
connectivity of
regional recreation
the
V
IMPLEMENTATION to
Management Amend Plan of
riparian zone from Deepwater riparian zone from Deepwater Park ale access. access. along the tourism activities Georges River to optimise the community benefits of the and cater for open space areas, of community events, a range functions and small park-based businesses that supplement the active recreational amenity of the where ecological values site would not be impacted. • Amend Bankstown LEP • G3 • Improve • Maximise • Maximise
areas
natural
heritage
conservation
the
remnant
Maximise the and Recreational Ecological Functions of the Deepwater Park European
characteristics. and restore where possible of character the natural features such as riverbanks and watercourses. of and educational value the Aboriginal corridor’s and G3 • Protect • Optimise Deepwater Park is the largest Park Deepwater Council owned and managed West open space in the South Area (52.8 hectares). Local This action aims to strengthen the recreational and ecological functions to ensure this park is capable of sustaining the population growth expected in Area in Local West the South and will review the long term, the plan of management and statutory provisions to explore the following:
South West Local Area Plan 64 South West Local Area Plan 65
sensitive
Ecologically
water with
IMPLEMENTATION Program–Capital Works Program–Capital Amend Bankstown DCP Open Space Improvement
urban design elements into open spaces to help and of water reduce waste erosion downstream flooding, This may and contamination. rain swales, include grassed collecting tree water gardens, bioretention pits and medians, tanks to and water basins, to collect and reuse stormwater irrigate turf. Sustainable Development Sustainable Development principles in the design, and maintenance upgrade The design, of open space. and maintenance upgrade of parks and sportsgrounds is to consider the use of reuse recycled materials, for of site materials (e.g. permeable solar lights, mulch), no import of soil pavements, vegetated (equal cut and fill), and roofs on park buildings, especially indigenous planting, in underutilised areas. • • G4 • Incorporate • Comply
design
sustainable
Lead the Way with Lead the Way Environmentally Sustainable Design G4 is an approach that considers each building project from the initial planning stage to eventual There are decommissioning. five fundamental principles of environmentally sustainable design: orientation and structure design water energy efficiency, efficiency, efficiency materials efficiency, Improving and indoor air quality. energy, building designs can save while creating a and money, water more enjoyable and comfortable place to work and live. such as Public domain works, will shopping centre upgrades, environmentally incorporate sustainable design such as rain vegetation and native gardens, This issue recycled materials. will be considered from the initial planning stage to eventual sensitive Water decommissioning. urban design principles will be controls into planning incorporated as a means to support improved run–off. quality and reduced water Community Land Council’s Generic Plan of Management (2014) also includes two performance targets relating to environmentally sustainable design: Environmentally At present many residential and commercial buildings are comparatively energy inefficient, use more water expensive to run, be made and can than necessary, of materials that damage human health and the environment.
of
Hills
East creation
Panania Panania Panania Panania
St,
the
ve, to A
Browning Eddie
subject
IMPLEMENTATION 65A Hinemoa St, 20A Dowding St, 23A F 65A Hinemoa St, Program P
o o 24A o an easement: o 31A o o Panania St, reda • Divestment roperty G5 • Divest Based on this set of criteria, the of criteria, Based on this set is to investigate intended outcome following divestment of the land parcels: operational • Divest:
visual
to
to
contribute enhance add
required
not not not
not
is does does does
Maximise Useability Maximise Useability Land of Operational land land land land
amenity. provide infrastructure to provide infrastructure support future population growth. to open space and biodiversity values. or community connectivity, or connect to established, and recreational trails proposed, cycle routes. G5 • The • The • The • The Council owns a range of Council owns a range land which is used operational purposes such for infrastructure reserves, drainage as car parks, and access ways utility easements, assets. temporary land analysis The operational indicates a majority of this land should be retained to meet the needs of long term infrastructure the Local Area. South West land analysis The operational also identified certain land that is needs due to surplus to Council’s the following:
South West Local Area Plan 66 South West Local Area Plan 67
is
site
landfill.
Kelso
Kelso
the at
IMPLEMENTATION that
W
G6 • aste Recovery Program processing This will also include appropriate long term land use of adjoining Road lots between Bransgrove (213 and 252 and M5 Motorway Panania). Road, Bransgrove waste disposal costs. The analysis costs. disposal waste found located and also large strategically emerging lowenough to explore high recovery processing impact, beyond the current closure options, plan horizon of 2017. This action aims to progress the of opportunities exploration high recovery for low impact,
asset Each
Kelso
of
1955.
valuable life
a
since is
the
Explore opportunities Explore opportunities to enhance recovery activities at Kelso Landfill form
landfill
extending some
G6 Landfill with a view to providing low impact processing options to assist with managing Council’s liability and stabilising the current of year, 20,000 tonnes of waste from of waste 20,000 tonnes year, is landfilled Councils’ operations and over 30,000 tonnes of waste is stockpiled and processed on site for re-use. cost of the projected However, closing the landfill in accordance with the closure plan date of 2016 is a significant liability for Council. capping Based on current costs, will the entire landfill for closure, cost council in excess of $10M. This cost excludes sourcing and the clay and the transporting which will on-going maintenance, increase the costs to over $30M in present day dollars. Council has assessed the feasibility for the City of Bankstown. The 50 for the City of Bankstown. hectare site has been in operation in Kelso Plan
Action
Green
18
FIGURE
South West Local Area Plan 68 South West Local Area Plan 69
manages encourages promotes
that that that
area area area
local local local
the various, and sometimes and sometimes the various, functions within competing, the street environment. use, public transport particularly for commute trips, to keep Sydney compact and moving. healthier communities by giving more residents the option of taking public and cycling. walking transport, the This seeks to motivate especially local community, those who use private short, to undertake vehicles, comfortable and safe trips on foot or by bike and to establish a culture of non- motorised mobility. The benefits of a balanced a balanced The benefits of system are better use of transport and more infrastructure, transport importantly making the South Area a more liveable Local West A balanced and healthier place. system will address transport the following State Government and Local Council sustainability principles: • A • A • A
journeys
of cycling.
6% (Airport/East and
line only
walking
by railway
Currently, and are made by public transport 5% Actions aim to The Connected promote a balanced transport Such a system provides system. our community with the maximum number of choices to make their journeys (when to where and how far to travel go, Future and which mode to use). plans will anticipate transport and shape future transportation needs and demands by evolving with system a balanced transport a selection of viable modes to choose from. Hills, Inner West and South). and South). West Inner Hills, the local Major roads traversing Drive area are Henry Lawson Street Tower (north/south) with providing Avenue and Marco Local West road access the South Area. Despite the connections to the the network, public transport a Area remains Local West South dominant car based environment. Five of every seven residents the local area for work with leave by car. the majority travelling 2.4 Connected The Local Area South West and bus based public contains rail corridors including the transport T2
South West Local Area Plan 70 South West Local Area Plan 71 IMPLEMENTATION The first stage is to prepare a masterplan Railway for the Panania Station Precinct. C1 • Urban Renewal Program: • Urban Renewal Program:
to
NSW
station
an for
The
with
connections
ransport T
Centre.
Panania better
Redevelop and Redevelop Expand the Panania Station Railway V
RailCorp,
Provide disabilities. accessible station to provide accessible station to provide direct and safe access for pedestrians, commuters, cyclists and people with interchange and the rail/bus neighbouring civic spaces. C1
• Provide with to develop a masterplan for the redevelopment and expansion station railway of the Panania The and the surrounding land. masterplan is to be based on the following intended outcomes: • functions as a rail/bus interchange, interchange, functions as a rail/bus providing public transport connections to Bankstown. there will be 35,400 By 2031, residents within the local area. The Metropolitan Plan recognises there must be adequate transport capacity to sustain this growth, particularly if the target is to increase the share of work to journeys by public transport 28%. make more efficient use of To Council will work infrastructure, The Panania railway station is the railway The Panania to the Panania principal gateway Small illage
more
the transport
successful a promotes provides connects slows makes
that that that that that with with
area area area area area area area
local local local local local local local
lower vehicle speeds through lower vehicle speeds through than regulation, design rather and limits freight and through in local streets. traffic growth of greenhouse gas growth of greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the number of car journeys to access jobs and services. people to key destinations via people to key destinations via cohesive a finer grid of safe, routes. and attractive sustainable transport options options sustainable transport to to minimise vulnerability increasing fuel costs. efficient use of infrastructure. local economies by having responsive and a modern, system efficient transport that is capable of supporting the competitiveness of our businesses and provide good national and access to local, international markets. system that meets the basic the basic system that meets related needs of transport women all people including the socially and children, and people with disadvantaged mobility constraints. • A • A • A • A • A • A • A At the same time, the Connected the Connected At the same time, policies the Actions will integrate active for public transport, and parking traffic transport, to support the function and servicing of the centres within the local area.
freight
to to
SEPP. based
and road advocate continue edestrian
design will will
IMPLEMENTATION Infrastructure
Program Bike and P Roads P
the State Government to include mandatory Management Plans Transport for all education facility development enabled under the advocate for duplication of Drive between Henry Lawson the M5 corridor and the Hume Highway. (i.e. semi–trailer trucks and 25 trucks semi–trailer (i.e. trucks) metre long B–double it would on key routes where an unacceptable not have impact on local roads. management guidelines in partnership with the local community and key stakeholders for major traffic development in generating the neighbourhood precinct educational (schools, establishments). • • rogram • Council • Council • Concentrate • Develop
to
cycle
access
regional
pedestrian the
Enhance Accessibility Enhance Accessibility across the South Local Area West the bus stops that form part of the regional bus routes. network (refer to Figure 16) of points to connect various interest that are appealing to The proposed network cyclists. acknowledges that segregated routes for cyclists is not always the best solution and will propose remedial infrastructure and policy measures to strengthen this active travel mode. • Improve • Improve This action aims to improve West accessibility across the South residents to Area to enable Local activities reach desired services, meet the To and destinations. challenges of population growth, Council is implementing a more approach to road and integrated street design in the local road The intended outcome network. the issue of transport is to reframe so that it is no longer seen as integral but rather from, separate urban planning and design. to, approach also This integrated priorities the use of more sustainable forms of transport and cycling) to (walking reduce car dependency and to alleviate the need to carry out improvements under the traffic The management approach. first stage involves the following measures:
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Action
Connected
19
FIGURE
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3
Implementation Overview and Overview Chapter Three Chapter
Precinct
Neighbourhood
Bankstown
Hills Park.
Neighbourhood UWS East
will maintain the low density neighbourhood character, serviced by a good supply of open neighbourhood parks, This space and corner shops. precinct will offer a wide of recreation and leisure range opportunities for residents and This precinct will also visitors. make a positive contribution to protecting the heritage within the local area and the of key biodiversity values attributes such as the Georges River and Georges River National Precinct will continue to provide a location for tertiary education activities for the City of Bankstown and Sydney Metropolitan Region. Centre will provide a unique Centre will provide on the location for housing River. doorstep of the Georges The centre will take advantage of the excellent transport access to the Sydney CBD via line (Airport/ T2 railway the & South) West Inner east Hills, supported by commuter car The built form will parking. provide opportunities for of ageing buildings and renewal the public domain. • The • The • The
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Implementation Implementation Overview and Overview and Panania
Centre will continue to function as the key centre serving the suburbs of the Local Area. The South West civic precinct renewal Panania will provide a new central place as the focus for retail and community activities set within a safe and high quality form The built environment. of will offer a wide range medium and high density living within easy walking distance of an accessible station. railway • The 3.1 Area Plan sets out This Local the vision for the local area that balances the demands for future growth with the need to protect and enhance environmental and ensure adequate values facilities infrastructure, land, and open space are available and appropriately located to sustainably accommodate future housing and employment needs. By 2031 we will see a local area that boasts four distinctive precincts to support a diverse and healthy community:
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Table 11 summarises the changes 11 summarises the changes Table to the statutory planning and infrastructure framework the desired priorities to achieve for the precincts. character The implementation mechanisms primarily involve changes to the local environmental plan, development control plan and over capital works program with more the next 5–15 years, detailed explanations in Sections 4.2 and 4.3. The implementation mechanisms will ensure adequate land, facilities and infrastructure, and open space are available appropriately located to sustainably accommodate future housing and employment needs. applies to Area Plan This Local 2031 with periodic monitoring on the progress of the priority may make Council actions. necessary refinements in response to changing circumstances. Advocate X X X X
Asset and Infrastructure and Asset X X X X X X X X X X
Statutory Planning Statutory X X X X X X X X X X
UWS/Education Precinct UWS/Education
X X X X
Neighbourhood Precinct Neighbourhood X X X X X X X X X Summary of Change
East Hills Neighbourhood Centre Neighbourhood Hills East X X X X
Panania Small Village Centre Village Small Panania
X X X X
Actions
C1 G2 G3 G4 I2 I3 G1 L6 L7 I1 L3 L4 L5 L1 L2 TABLE 11 TABLE
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a
Plan of
floor
consolidation taller
heritage provision the
sufficient the
the
Environmental
Local encourage protect provide accommodate enable
buildings in the centres and provide an appropriate in building heights to transition neighbouring areas. of certain land for redevelopment. elements of the South West West elements of the South Local Area. space to accommodate future employment and housing and to provide an growth, appropriate correlation between the floor space and building height standards. multi–functional community multi–functional and open facility at Panania and spaces to serve community whilst protecting visitor needs, of open the biodiversity values spaces and corridors. the
• To to • To • To • To • To Table 12 summarises the changes 12 summarises Table
the
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V
achieve Council’s
of commercial,
function
to is
Small the
range retail,
Plan Plan
a
Environmental
Panania
Framework Framework Statutory Planning Statutory Planning provide integrate strengthen the
Local
residential densities and housing types to meet the changing housing needs of the community. residential and other development in accessible centres to maximise public patronage and transport and cycling. walking encourage Centres as the primary commercial and community Local West centre in the South Area. of • To • To • To Environmental for the precincts, desired character namely: The zones and provides objectives, development standards such as building heights, ratios, floor space lot sizes and densities. is proposing Area Plan This Local certain changes to the Local Environmental principal planning tool to regulate the function and growth Area. Local West of the South Local Environmental Plan Local Environmental The Bankstown Local 3.2
at
Hills
East
density density
properties
the Avenue,
Hills. medium medium
and
target.
target. to:
and and
East
Mclaurin
must: to
high high
Precinct 19
(+loft) dwelling
dwelling to the the
Avenue,
the storey
17 the on on follows:
centre. storeys as
Renewal
and
development FSR/3 focus focus
Mclaurin the
achieve
a a 36 achieve
zone in
FSR/3
2:1 to 31
ower Street and Anderson Avenue (north of ower Street and Anderson Avenue (north
to
effer Street, Brasemere Road and Marco effer Street, Brasemere Road Library to
–
with with this 2:1
14 1
zone from in
provision,
as housing
areas areas from
Panania
Zone:
to top space
roperties on Anderson Avenue (south of railway line). roperties on Anderson Avenue (south of
townhouses
Use residential properties: properties:
envelopes growth growth
zone shop floor
and
envelopes envelope for for
use Mixed
density units
building higher
density storey storey
building building residential residential
high
mixed
the
new a Density
home high
the the the the
the FSR/4 FSR/6
on on
High
1:1 FSR/4 Storeys - properties on P 1.5:1 FSR/6 Storeys - properties on Sherlock Avenue. 2:1 FSR/ 4 storeys - properties on T 2.5:1 FSR/6 Storeys - P Achieve a minimum lot width of 18 metres. This aims to encourage high quality F Avenue. railway line). development with the most efficient parking layout possible. achieve
2:1 2.5
the This zone does not include low density options such as dual occupancies and villas. This zone does not include low density options such as dual occupancies and o o o o o o o o Street,retainhistoricfacades. or certainpropertiesinonTower residential zones in transitional areas. Street, Panania. Nos. 178 to 156 Tower residential zones in transitional areas.
To Introduce Focus Extend Focus Increase
roposed Changes • Increase • Introduce Zone to transitional areas, with a focus on Introduce a Medium Density Residential density terrace and town houses (0.75:1 and 3 storeys). This zone will not include low options such as dual occupancy and villa developments. East Hills Neighbourhood Centre the high density mixed use zone: For • Otherwise a 2:1 FSR will apply. Zone: the High Density Residential For • • • Upzone For • • • Panania Small Village Centre: Panania • Upzone Panania Small Village Centre: Panania East Hills Neighbourhood Centre: P
L2 L1 L1 ey changes to the Local Environmental Plan ey changes to the
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Development Zone Standards T A
able 12 ctions
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sites:
from to
a
following
within
envelope Hills. the
envelopes
at
uses
East
FSR
building land
building
of Hills
the 1.5:1
Avenue,
storey mix
protection. East
3 the
the
and Hills
increase
future on
Drive,
Mclaurin
match
FSR for
East and
13 to
significance:
to (based
Lawson 1 value
zone Milperra
0.75:1
Point Point
a
storeys
Avenue,
heritage 3
Henry Drive, to
provision
Picnic
apply Picnic
local
residential properties:
692 biodiversity
Burbank
of and
Milperra
Milperra
space height for to
Drive, Lawson 55
Avenue, ’s Catholic Church (237 Tower Street, Panania) ’s Catholic Church (237 Tower
to density Milperra 686
Milperra Milperra centre floor
storey buildings 53 significant
Avenue,
building Henry
high and Crescent, Lawson
split
Hills
of
a
and Burbank Close, the
Auld FSR/4 the 614 406 Avenue, Avenue,
East
35 93
areas Martin 13 to Henry to
identified St Christopher The Nurse Schwarzel Monument as moveable heritage 171A T The P Milperra Shops - 120-126 Ashford Avenue, Milperra and 6 Bullecourt Avenue. Milperra Shops - 120-126 Ashford Avenue, 48 Amiens Avenue, Milperra K Piper to to the
2:1 Auld Auld to
o o o o ower Street,Panania Street,Panania) anania GospelChurch(183Tower o o o Point Street,Picnic ennedy StreetShops-119-129Kennedy development) and apply a maximum floor space provision). development) and apply a maximum floor 0.5:1 FSR/2 storey to: o 19 480 57 738 3 384 Introduce
roposed Changes these lots. Neighbourhood Precinct: apply a 0.75:1 and 3 storey building envelope. In the medium density residential zone, In the medium density mixed use zone: • Map • • • • • List For the following Council-owned lots with a 1 Rural zone, rezone to public open space: the following Council-owned a 1 Rural lots with For • 2 • 2 • 17A • 7A the following properties within the foreshore area, prohibit villa development: For • • • Delete • Increase Introduce a medium density residential zone and apply to the remaining residential lotsIntroduce a medium density residential zone within • P ey changes to the Local Environmental Plan ey changes to the
G4 L2 K
L6 L3
T A
Development Standards cont...
able 12 ctions
well
are form
sustainable built
more the buildings ensure ensure achieve
contributes to the physical contributes to the street network definition of the and public spaces. articulated and respond to environmental and energy needs. development by reducing car dependence in proximity to public transport. • To • To • To Table 13 summarises the changes Table to the Development Control Plan.
of
standard
additional
high
a
providing
facilitate
by
urban design and pedestrian amenity that contributes to achieving a sense of place for the community. • To Development Control Plan Development Control LEP objectives and development controls to guide the function, and amenity of appearance The development. development controls include guidance on setbacks, design, architectural energy landscaping, amenity, off–street access and efficiency, parking requirements. is Area Plan The Local proposing certain changes to the Development Control Plan to for achieve the desired character namely: the precincts, The Bankstown Development The Bankstown Development the Control Plan supplements
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by
developer
Council
with
development
spaces
requirements,
parking
sustainable
the
parking
more
achieve off–street
to accommodate
the
to
meet
parks
to
car
requirements
public locations
parking
certain
in
off–street multi–storey
the
allow ey changes to the Development Control Plan ey changes to the evise the controls to improve the energy efficiency of development and implementation evise the controls to improve the energy roposed Changes Insert storey limits. Customise the building setbacks to correspond with the diverse character of the streets. Customise the building setbacks to correspond reducing car dependency in proximity to public transport. Where it is impractical for reducing car dependency in proximity to contributing to the cost. contributions (in the form of planning agreements) Insert development controls relating to medium density housing (such as terrace houses Insert development controls relating to areas. and town houses) in the residential transitional centres. to improve the quality and image of commercial R of water sensitive urban design. K R P
L6 development may G4 L6 relatingtoactivestreetfrontages,externalappearanceandsigns evise thecontrols L1-L3 Revise L1-L3
Envelopes Access Urban Design Setbacks L1-L3 Building Development Controls
Table 13 Table Some of the proposed Some of the proposed already improvements are while the Bankstown underway, provides Community Plan detailed scheduling of many Council’s of the other works. future Community Plan will for the include a detailed program remainder of the works identified Plan. Area in this Local 14 summarises how the Table actions align with Council 15 summarises Table programs. the actions that would require funding under the Section 94A Plan and/or the State Council will Government. continue to lobby the relevant funding agencies to secure finding to implement the proposed works.
Federal
revenue. Rate
Planning
and
and
contribution Special
State
a
consolidated
from
from
Infrastructure Assets and Environmental
levy on commercial, retail and levy on commercial, residential land in the local area. redevelopment of Council owned assets. Government agencies. levies under Section 94A of the and Assessment Act. • Council • Rationalisation • Grants • Development • Funds 3.3 Area Plan identifies This Local a number of community works and public infrastructure improvements to improve the Local Area South West and support residential and employment growth. Funding for these improvements of will be through a range namely: mechanisms,
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X X X X X X X S94A funding
Centre Bankstown
C1 Area
Design UWS
L3,
at ctions
Local
L2,
L1, G1, G2, G3 L1, L2, L3, G1 G1, G5 G1 I1 L1, L2, L3 L1, L2, L3, C1 L1, L2, L3, C1 L1, L2, L3, L6, C1 LAP A L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, I1,I2 G2 Residents West
Neighbourhood
activities all Sustainable
to
Hills South
the East
education
the
Accessible
and across of
Actions that require Local and State funding Actions that require Local and
is
Environmentally
with
Space
enewal of the Panania Small Village Centre Small Village enewal of the Panania
Renewal
Way Accessibility Program
the employment
Open
the
for for
Strengthen the Image and Amenity of the Centres Plan for the R A Renewal
Parking Program Parking Roads Program Roads Program Bike and Pedestrian Industrial Area Improvement Program Centres Improvement Program Town Plan of Management Divestment Program Property Acquisition Program Property Urban Open Space Program Council Programs Planning Changes Table 14 Alignments of Actions with Council Programs Alignments of 14 Table G3 Lead C1 Enhance G1 Ensure I3 I1 Plan L1 L2 Plan ctions Table 15 Table Bankstown City Council
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