South West Local Area Plan APRIL 2016

South West Local Area Plan South West Local Area Plan 3 5 10 11 13 16 22 24 26 30 90 95 107 114 117 124

Chapter 1 GROWTH...CHANGE...FUTURE 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Area Plan About the Local 1.3 Centres Hierarcy 1.4 The Locality 1.5 Context Historical 1.6 and Demographic Change Population 1.7 Metropolitan Planning Context 1.8 Issues Community 23 Chapter 2 AREA ACTIONS LOCAL 2.1 Liveable 2.2 Invest 2.3 Green 2.4 Connected 3.2 Statutory Planning Framework 3.3 Assets and Infrastructure A Vision for the Future A Vision for the Future Chapter 3 AND IMPLEMENTATION OVERVIEW 3.1 Overview and Implementation

2 1 3 Content The intended outcomes of the The intended outcomes to the proposed amendments Local Area Plan South West different are to balance these and to respond to expectations future challenges. It is important to note that the South West Local Area Plan is more than a housing plan, it includes various actions to make our suburbs liveable, employment generating, green and connected for the future. Centres and neighbourhoods Centres and neighbourhoods The South never stay the same. Local Area of the 1960s West It will to today. was very different also be very different in 2031. The decision we must face is whether we want to manage this change to create a liveable, green place or whether we allow change to occur in an ad hoc unplanned manner. Council has amended the Area Plan Local South West in response to consultation industry, with the community, state agencies and key stakeholders. The submissions varied from some requesting more development and others requesting less. It is not possible to meet both of these at the same time. expectations

South West Local Area Plan 4 South West Local Area Plan 5 Suburban Neighbourhood University Precinct will human scale, order, comfort and order, human scale, in walking enjoyment for people The centre. the neighbourhood trees willurban spaces and street ‘sense of place’ for the create a neighbourhood centre. Precinct will maintain the of low- character prevailing rise detached housing in a New landscaped setting. low–rise housing will be well designed and will make a positive contribution to protecting the prevailing as well as suburban character, the heritage and biodiversity unique to the local area values such as the Georges River and the scenic foreshore area and bushland. The precinct will offer a wide of recreation and leisure range opportunities for residents cycle and and visitors to walk, Non–residential exercise. development will be limited to land uses that are compatible with the scale and unique of the precinct. characteristics continue to provide a place for tertiary education activities for the City of Bankstown and Sydney Metropolitan Region. The precinct will also continue to provide opportunities for higher order jobs in the City. • The • The will continue to Panania Panania Small Village East Hills Neighbourhood

Centre The commercial core will create urban experience an active, with a combination of business and community facilities that will capitalise on the residents, visitors and commuters The passing through daily. people focussed streets will be an invitation to explore the commercial core and provide a place for community Medium and interaction. medium–high rise buildings at appropriate locations will create a sense of enclosure, comfort order, human scale, and enjoyment for people in the commercial walking will connect Leafy streets core. people to the low–rise liveable neighbourhoods and provide a platform from which to journey into the centre. Centre will continue to function as a local shopping and commuting precinct servicing the day–to–day needs of residents with excellent access to high quality open space and the Georges River. Active street frontages at the shops will Avenue Maclaurin streetscape. create a vibrant The local streets will be a place where cars travel tranquil making it easier to slowly, cross the street and creating a sit and pleasant place to walk, Low–rise buildings will talk. create a sense of enclosure, function as a successful andfunction as a successful centrebustling convenience built around a high quality and community space. central

• The • The

This Local Area Plan sets out theArea Plan sets This Local Local West vision for the South a place a place for people, Area: qualities andwhich maintains the place which a places that we value, jobs and sustainable encourages a place with urban renewal, emphasis on urban design and connectivity. Area Plan establishes This Local the vision through the strategic planning process in consultation industry, with the community, state agencies and key stakeholders. Understanding the context during this process is crucial to inform change and to establish the desired look and feel of the local area. Area Plan informs This Local changes to the statutory planning and infrastructure framework It also provides an priorities. important source of analysis and information in the assessment of pre–gateway planning proposals, reviews and development we will and by 2031, applications, Area that 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

South West Local Area Plan 6 South West Local Area Plan 7 Top Ten Priority Actions Priority Ten Top

South West Local Area Plan 8

South West Local Area Plan 9

Growth...Change...Future Chapter One Chapter Council’s desired outcomes Council’s Area Local West for the South to continue to are for Panania and function as a successful bustling convenience centre built around a high quality and central East Hills will community space. provide a local shopping and commuting precinct servicing the day–to–day needs of residents with excellent access to high quality open space and natural areas along the Georges River. highlights Area Plan This Local the priority actions to achieve This these desired outcomes. Area Plan complements Local Area other Local Council’s Plans and underpins Council’s and statutory planning framework It also priorities. infrastructure provides an important source of analysis and information in the assessment of planning proposals, reviews and pre–gateway development applications in the local area. 1.1 Introduction Area is Local West The South a place, a unique and attractive where place where people value and the they live and shop, landscapes that make them feel The local area is renowned good. for its strong sense of local to the and its proximity identity, beauty of the Georges dramatic River and foreshore areas. There is strong evidence the local area is emerging as a place of and will experience urban renewal By growth over the next 15 years. local area is expected to the 2031, grow by 3,100 residents to 28,300 residents. Accommodating this growth will its challenges and is likely have to necessitate change to the ‘City As a urban environment. Bankstown City Council Maker’, is responding to this challenge by undertaking comprehensive the planning to ensure strategic a model into local area transforms whilst of sustainable renewal maintaining the qualities and places that we value.

South West Local Area Plan 10 South West Local Area Plan 11 2014) Plan for 2015) (Department of Planning & Environment 2015) Growing Sydney’ of (Department Planning & Environment 2014) (BCC, 2009) Study (BCC, 2009) (BCC, 2013) Corridor Business Centres (Sue and Associates, 2011) Rosen Morrison 2014) 2014) Needs Analysis (Hill PDA 2014) REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: used in the Plans and Studies Local Area development of this Plan • Centres Transport Action Plan (BCC • Apartment Design Guide • Metropolitan Plan ‘A • Residential Development Study • Employment Lands Development • South West Issues Paper • Heritage Review – East Hills Rail • Urban Design Study (Conybeare • Retail and Commercial Floor Space • Market Feasibility Analysis (SGS (GTA• Transport Study This Local Area Plan sets This Local the South out the vision for Area to 2031, Local West list and provides a detailed of priority actions to guide planners, 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 and socially environmentally, economically sustainable. As part of the plan making Council consults with process, state industry, the community, agencies and key stakeholders. Consultation has been and will continue to be a key component of planning for Council also the local area. researches current policies, at targets and best practice state and national the local, undertake and may levels, supplementary studies to further identify issues and possible solutions. Area Plan This Local recognises there are many other initiatives that may make a place more sustainable. Council will deliver numerous other actions such as service community support delivery, and advocacy through the Bankstown Community Plan. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: The City of Bankstown is The City of Bankstown changing in response to increased population growth, market community expectations, forces in housing and other and environmental construction, The City of constraints. Bankstown is expected to grow by 22,000 dwellings and 6,000 new jobs in the period 2006 to address these challenges To 2031. we need to plan ahead to meet the changing needs of residents, workers and visitors. businesses, Council resolved to prepare the seven Area Plans for Local local areas that make up the These local City of Bankstown. areas combine the suburbs and environmental catchments of distinctive physical character. Local the seven Together Area Plans will provide a planning comprehensive strategic approach for the City of Bankstown to 2031. Area The objectives of the Local Plans are to set out the vision and spatial context for the distinctive the best ways specify local areas, to accommodate residential and and employment growth, outline the delivery of supporting (such as community infrastructure Linking facilities and open space). Area Plans are the the Local Liveable, citywide directions (i.e. Green and Connected) of Invest, the Bankstown Community Plan. 1.2 About the Area Plan Local FIGURE 1 Local Areas

South West Local Area Plan 12 South West Local Area Plan 13

2,000 and 5,500 dwellings. Small Village Centres contain a and commercial of retail range good transport opportunities, options and some higher density residential and mixed use development along main They can also contain streets. some district level services such as community facilities and Our small village supermarkets. Greenacre, centres are Bass Hill, Regents Punchbowl, Panania, The walking and Sefton. Park catchment of small village centres is a 400 metre radius and can contain between 800 and 2,700 dwellings. Neighbourhood Centres 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 residential ﬂat top housing, buildings and medium density housing around the shops. Our neighbourhood centres East Hills and include Birrong, The walking Rookwood Road. catchment of neighbourhood centres is a 150 metre radius and can contain between 150 and 900 dwellings. • • provide Centres Village 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 Our needs of the community. village centres are Chester Hill, Revesby and Yagoona. Padstow, catchment of The walking village centres is a 600 metre and can contain between radius is the cultural, Bankstown CBD is the cultural, heart ofsocial and economic The the City of Bankstown. nominatesMetropolitan Plan the Bankstown CBD as centre within a strategic centres hierarchy. Sydney’s The Bankstown CBD attracts high quality design and architecture and contains the highest densities and tallest The buildings in the City. Bankstown CBD provides options excellent transport of retail and the widest variety and commercial opportunities, The housing choice and jobs. public domain within the Bankstown CBD provides high quality spaces for social and enjoyment for interaction workers and visitors. residents, catchment is 1km The walking measured from the railway station. • • 1.3 Centres Hierarchy is vital A strong centres hierarchy of Bankstown. to a liveable City The City contains a diversity in size from of centres ranging the Bankstown CBD to village small village centres and centres, Most of neighbourhood centres. our 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 Plan for ‘A Metropolitan Plan Growing Sydney’ and the South in The centres, Issues Paper. West order of their size and role in the are: hierarchy, FIGURE 2 Centres Hierarchy

South West Local Area Plan 14 South West Local Area Plan 15 Local Area Plan Bankstown CBD North West South East South East North Central North West North East South West North East North Central North West North Central South West North Central Hierarchy Major Centre Village Centre Village Centre Village Centre Village Centre Small Village Centre Small Village Centre Small Village Centre Small Village Centre Small Village Centre Small Village Centre Neighbourhood Centre Neighbourhood Centre Neighbourhood Centre Rookwood Road Rookwood East Hills Birrong Sefton Regents Park Regents Punchbowl Panania Greenacre Bass Hill Yagoona Revesby Padstow Chester Hill Bankstown CBD Centres 1.4 The Locality The Local Area South West of East Hills, includes the suburbs 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, Sydney Western precinct and the and University to the north, the Revesby/Revesby Heights residential areas to the east. there are the local area Within four precincts of distinctive functional and physical character These 1. Table as shown in precincts offer an effective base to developing the desired for the locality, future character as well as the priority actions and mechanisms to implement citywide directions at the Figure 3 shows local level. the precincts of the local area and Figure 4 shows the key characteristics.

South West Local Area Plan 16 South West Local Area Plan 17 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 wideMost shops are traditional shop top housing of This part of the centre also contains a number with servicing from the rear. and Early Senior Citizens Centre Library, community facilities including Panania end of their functional life. Childhood Centres which are reaching the Railwaystation Station is a significant landmark in this centre with the Panania building listed on Railcorp’s heritage list as an item of local heritage State agency direction and divides the centresignificance. The railway line runs in an east-west are no lifts or accessible car spaces at thewith street activity on both sides. There provided on each side of the stationrailway station. There are 50 metre ramps which connect to stairs to the platforms. shops with frontage to AndersonThe area north of the railway line contains park and is a linear Edwards Reserve Avenue with rear access off Marshall Lane. It contains a small playground at its western is adjacent to the railway corridor. Station. edge and a war memorial at its eastern edge at the entrance to Panania Hotel, which is an art deco building The centre also contains the Panania town centre on a large allotment. There are many vacant shops. Recent Centre Improvement Program improvement works under Council’s Town and feel of this part of the centre. have enhanced the look (TCIP) Other parts of the centre have also benefited from works under Council’s TCIP. 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 the railway line. Heights generally follow and Revesby of East Hills, Padstow The East Hills centre is located on Maclaurin Avenue between Broe Avenue and the East Hills Railway line provides direct access Line. The East Hills rail to major employment centres and key interchanges to other employment centres. The centre contains eight retail and commercial shops, the East Hills Hotel and East Hills Business Centre on Maclaurin Avenue. Many of the tenancies which are accessed from within the East Hills Business Centre are and Road currently vacant. There are also a handful of retail shops at Park Maclaurin Avenue intersection. Precincts in the South West Local Area West in the South Precincts Key characteristics East Hills Neighbourhood Centre Panania Small Panania Village Centre TABLE 1 1 TABLE Precincts Precincts . 2 and 700m 2 Precincts in the South West Local Area West in the South Precincts Key characteristics The existing public domain is comprised of standard grade footpath paving The existing public domain is comprised does not create an attractive setting and landscaping which is now dated and main street are currently not suitable for the centre. The footpaths along the not provide good access across the for mobility impaired pedestrians and do on Maclaurin Avenue has reduced the centre. The change in the footpath levels from 3.4m to 1.5m. This high useable space for pedestrians on the footpath side. The connection between the level footpath ends in stairs at the northern 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 and a single storeyThere are also two existing mixed use developments The and Maclaurin Avenue. Road Park commercial building at the intersection of contains builders, solicitors and dentists. ground floor of these mixed use buildings the Suburban Neighbourhood The majority of housing development across lot sizes are occurred during the 1950s–1960s. The majority of residential between 500m The most recent development is in the form of low–rise (2 storey) seniors housing, dual occupancies and multi dwelling housing dispersed across the of the precinct continues to be the majority Suburban Neighbourhood. Today, characterised as low density housing of 1 dwelling per lot. Dispersed throughout the Suburban Neighbourhood are some non–residential land uses including schools and small groups of low–rise (2 storey) shop top housing that serve the day–to–day needs of residents. Also dispersed throughout the Suburban Neighbourhood are sporting fields and local open spaces. A unique element is the Georges River National Park and the foreshore area along the Georges River and tributaries. It is one of the few areas where native bushland and trees dominate both public and privately owned land. This continuity of vegetation combined with the steep sandstone topography are seen to contribute to the natural scenic quality of the City of Bankstown, and act as an important habitat link between the coastal areas and Sydney Region. the Greater Western Suburban Neighbourhood Precinct Precincts Precincts TABLE 1 cont... 1 TABLE East Hills Neighbourhood Centre cont...

South West Local Area Plan 18 South West Local Area Plan 19 Precincts in the South West Local Area Local Area West in the South Precincts Key characteristics The Western Sydney University is a strategic employment site for the City of staff and provides tertiary education to Bankstown. The university employs 302 and and Social Sciences, Humanities 7,700 students in the ﬁelds of Psychology Communication Arts, Education and Business. set within grassed open space. The 23ha site contains campus buildings accommodation (three storey Other buildings within the site include student and grounds. The site provides apartments) and various sporting facilities Avenue with restricted access via pedestrian and car access via Bullecourt Ashford Avenue. bus While railway station at Panania. The campus is 1.7km from the nearest the frequency of the services and services are provided to and from the campus option for all students and staff. timing of the services means it is not a viable management within and around the The site remains car dependant. Trafﬁc been raised as a concern by residents. campus and impacts on local streets has Precincts Precincts TABLE 1 cont... 1 TABLE University Precinct FIGURE 3 Precincts in the South West Local Area

South West Local Area Plan 20 South West Local Area Plan 21 Chullora Technology Park Chullora Chullora Technology Technology Park Park Chullora Chullora Industrial Industrial Precinct Precinct Characteristics of the South West Local Area FIGURE 4 Key

FIGURE 6 Current Population was adaptively reused by the adaptively was Church in the St Christopher’s mid 1960s. of the EastThe 1983 duplication Riverwood line between Hills rail the demolition and East Hills saw 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. Local West the South Today, Area continues to be a place of population growth in liveable neighbourhoods (see Figure 4) and located within major is strategically and freight corridors that transport service the City of Bankstown and Subregion. Central West the wider stores in East Hills operated operated stores in East Hills 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. the development of the East 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 which ‘Star’ cinema, the time was 1.5 Historical Context of theThe original inhabitants believed toBankstown area are Bidjigal and be the Gwealag, For Dharug indigenous groups. three thousand years before 1788 of theAboriginal occupation the Georges River and its tributaries intensified due to the rich estuarine environment in addition and fauna. flora to available Europeans first came to Bankstown in 1795 and established a farming and timber getting community, food and which provided valuable resources for Sydney town as it grew from a struggling colony to a thriving global city. Suburban development began in the 1920s with the East Hills Park considered as which was Estate, During this ‘fine residential area’. approximately 34 general time, FIGURE 5 Historic Net Dwelling Growth in the South West Local Area

South West Local Area Plan 22 South West Local Area Plan 23 residents aged over 60 years will residents aged over trend is likely increase and this for smaller to result in a demand as well as an household sizes, increased demand in services for this age group. The local area will require jobs and more dwellings, to meet the needs infrastructure The of this growing population. economic analysis indicates the dual strong demand for houses, multi dwelling occupancies, housing and seniors housing will Shop top housing and remain. residential flat buildings in and around the centres will increase as a proportion of new dwellings entering the market. FIGURE 7 Population Changes by Suburb The South West The Local Area South West currently accommodates 25,200 residents with most living in (refer to and East Hills Panania The population is Figure 6). primarily middle aged with an of 39 years. median age average Around 40% of households are This families with children. reflects the population age profile of and the low density character the local area. The population of the local area is expected to grow at a around reaching rate moderate 28,300 residents by 2031 (refer to As with the remainder Figure 7). of the proportion of Sydney, 1.6 and Population Changes Demographic In terms of employment, the In terms of employment, opportunity to plan identifies the strategically identify and protect land important industrial-zoned Airport- in and near Bankstown for future employment Milperra purposes. the Department At present, of Planning & Environment is Central West preparing a new which is proposing District Plan, housing to review the population, and employment targets for Area Plan This Local subregions. will inform the development of the district plan. NSW Government Planning Policy NSW Government Planning Policy Settings and Policy Targets Central Subregion will accelerate will accelerate Subregion Central choice within housing supply and established the priority precincts, transport centres and key public 2 outlines the Table corridors. directions and dwelling target for the City of Bankstown. The plan identifies the Bankstown which centre, CBD as a strategic is a location that currently or is least 10,000 at planned to have forThis is a priority location jobs. housing and retail, employment, projects transport Key services. that will benefit the City of Bankstown include the Sydney Line) Link Western Metro (South and the potential for a Parramatta– link. Bankstown light rail • Locate at least 80% of all new homes within the walking catchments of centres with good public transport. • Focus activity in accessible centres. • Support clustering of businesses and knowledge–based activities in Gateways. Strategis Centres and Transport • Plan for increased housing capacity targets in existing areas. • Councils to plan for sufficient zoned land to accommodate dwelling Dwelling targets for local government LEPs. targets through Principal (21,000); Bankstown (22,000); areas to 2031 are Parramatta (11,500); Blacktown (21,500) Auburn (17,000); Holroyd and The Hills (21,500). Policy Areas Policy TABLE 2 TABLE Housing Central (Draft West Subregional Strategy) Growing and renewing centres (A Plan for Growing Sydney) The Metropolitan Plan ‘A Plan ‘A Plan The Metropolitan for Growing Sydney’ is the long plan for the growth term strategic Sydney is By 2031, of Sydney. expected to grow by 1.6 million who will live in 664,000 people, new homes and work at 689,000 new jobs. The plan divides metropolitan The Sydney into 6 subregions. West City of Bankstown is in the which also Subregion, Central Blacktown, Auburn, includes the The and Parramatta Holroyd, Areas Hills Local Government West The (refer to Figure 8). 1.7 Metropolitan Context Planning

South West Local Area Plan 24 South West Local Area Plan 25 FIGURE 8 West Central District development guidelines, and to and to development guidelines, certainty for create a climate of developers. the community and 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 issues. recognises Area Plan This Local there are many other iniatives that may consider community issues such as service delivery, community support and advocacy through the Bankstown Community Plan. and the Draft Local Area Plan Area Plan Local and the Draft 2015-2016 in 2014–2015 and and community identify the issues for the local area. aspirations The consultation process included written notifications and discussions with residents, property owners, shopkeepers, industry and community service online discussion providers; ‘kitchen table’ discussions; forums; listening public drop–in sessions; to and workshops sessions; ‘village explore the concept of and feel’ and to discuss traffic The consultation issues. transport process also reviewed the planning controls applying to the local area to establish clear and simple Town centre needs to be clean and attractive; Make sure businesses are proactive, centre needs Town involved and working cohesively density parks; More trees on streets; Maintaining low density suburbs; Mix of views regarding in the centres; Encourage residents with water harvesting to be involved Community based pre-schools are needed; Explore opportunities for students in volunteering; Upgrade sporting facilities to cater for a wide range of activities; Encourage outdoor dining Library Panania on who does what at each level of government; Redevelop East Hills with mixed business and housing; More businesses in East Hills - Rejuvenate centre; Greater Increased density adjacent to East Hills Station; More villas and duplexes in the seating. mix of shops (Need a bank and anchor supermarket); More cafes and outdoor TABLE 3 Summary of Community Issues for the South West Local Area South West 3 Summary of Community Issues for the TABLE Discussion points Community issues

biggest difference? retail area; Complete footpath network and kerb/guttering; Information sharing pedestrianised Environment Governance alternative uses for under utilised Maintaining current level of recreational space; Providing Social Having suburb based Council ofﬁcers that are experts on individual suburbs Quick Wins What will make the Improve transport to town centre; Upgrade Council car park; Convert Council car park to Increased litter collections and street sweeping Panania; Enhance local rotary markets in East Hills Economic Panania Economic 1.8 Community Issues this Local Council prepared the strategic Area Plan through planning process in consultation industry, with the community, community service state agencies, providers and key stakeholders. Consultation has been and will continue to be a key component of planning for the local area. Understanding the issues and during this community aspirations process is crucial to inform change and to establish the desired look and feel of the local area. The Bankstown Community Plan and the exhibitions of the in 2013 Issues Paper West South

South West Local Area Plan 26 South West Local Area Plan 27 a curfew on airport curfew on airport usage; More parking around WSU campus usage time; Council to listen to community and follow through on promises; Utilise Blue Gum Farm, motor boat club, so it becomes a place where people meet; Mini bus service; Upgrade Drive and Bullecourt Avenue road on the corner of Henry Lawson the town centre; Connect the town centre to the river walk, make it a tourist destination for the town centre; Connect the town centre and public domain works to provide relief to grey people from across Sydney; Landscaping Add artwork / murals to blank walls of railway station. concrete that dominates the town centre. multipurpose centre arts centre for people to use; Better use of river; Community hall or shed), need an alternative to just local facilities for community activities (e.g. men’s’ Provide drinking in the pub. Outdoor markets. be supported by residential development would need to Shops redeveloped. Proposed local infrastructure in maintenance of the river; Maintain green/open Management; Council to be more active space; Put Become more family orientated to support school numbers; Attractions for families; Upgrade of bus Lack the town centre; Cycle ways linked to provide off road transport; Internet cafe; services. open space; Keep ‘garden suburb’ image; Improve parklands. to reduce crime rates Hall; Better promotion of local events. Safe parks; Good community events; Better use of Town publicity and means of delivery of information from Council. environment.

biggest difference? alleviate the peak; Attractions for families; Infrastructure to support future development to

biggest difference reactivate the centre; More frequent train services. people wait outside of the shops, helps to biggest difference? and be resourceful with space; Improving safety and creating a crime free adequately Discussion points Community issues Discussion points TABLE 3 cont... Summary of Community Issues for the South West Local Area Issues for the South West cont... Summary of Community 3 TABLE What will make the for improvement works; Change timetables of the shopping centre; Funding Redevelopment Picnic Point Environment park; Safe use of Gillawarna); Better access local national Lagoon/Lake Cleanups (Yeramba Environment more street trees to extend the leafy appearance to Maintain East Hills golf course; Provide Governance Social sell off community assets Don’t Quick Wins What will make the? the bus interchange to Maclaurin Avenue so that More group/community activities; Move Cafes near the river; Incentives to encourage volunteering e.g. rate reductions; Milperra Economic Environment Governance vehicle trafﬁc to be diverted from local streets; Trafﬁc Better road system allowing heavy Social Council responsive to what community is saying. Quick Wins Put Clean up Newland Reserve; Under road system – M5 to Airport; Governance Social process; Continued community consultation; Improve law and order in the DA Quick Wins Transparency What will make the to plan Listen to community concerns and ideas; Enforcing Council regulations; Council consultation; Raise Maintain and expand community awareness of Council’s objectives; Better

South West Local Area Plan 28

South West Local Area Plan 29

Local Area Actions Local Chapter Two Chapter 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. 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. • A local area that encourages • A local area that makes it • A local area that promotes • A local area that protects its Supporting this growth will be of living choices and a range As community infrastructure. Council will ‘City Maker’, a continue to take an active role in delivering quality community that meets the infrastructure needs of a diverse and growing population. 2.1 Liveable Area will Local West The South provide areas for population growth with easy access to high quality open space and natural Most residents live in areas. as well as a mix of dual houses, multi dwelling occupancies, residential ﬂat buildings housing, and seniors housing near the Based on demographic centres. Area Local West the South trends, is expected to grow by 3,100 residents to 28,300 residents. aim to Actions The Liveable a local area that continue to have is well planned by concentrating around 80% of new dwellings catchments within the walking Locating of the village 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:

South West Local Area Plan 30 South West Local Area Plan 31 which are the Bankstown Residential Development Study and the Development which are the Bankstown Residential Study (both endorsed by Development Bankstown Employment Lands the Department of Planning & Environment). from this base the potential to and demand for housing and jobs, and 2031. meet future growth in the local area to Community Plan and community aspirations raised in the Bankstown in 2013 and the Issues Paper through the exhibitions of the South West Draft Local Area Plan in 2014–2015 and 2015-2016. Vision and Structure Plan and structure plan, which shows The planning context informs the vision how the small village centre will grow. Development Framework The development framework translates the vision and structure plan into a clear and concise set of infrastructure priorities to support growth and to ensure the small village centre continues to be a great place for people to live, work, move around and socialise. The development framework also translates the vision and structure plan into a clear and concise set of precinct based changes to the land use and building envelope controls so that development proceeds in the best way possible. Planning Context context includes the following key elements: The strategic and local • Consistency with the Metropolitan Plan and relevant local strategies, • An analysis of the current conditions, constraints, opportunities, supply • An analysis of the community aspirations. This includes the issues and Plan for the Sustainable Renewal Small of the Panania Village Centre L1 The Panania Small Village Centre Village Small The Panania place which is a highly valued provides a focus for local jobs, dining and social shopping, Train and walking. interaction, services to the Sydney City connect the centre to metropolitan jobs and services. Centre Village Small The Panania is also a popular place with increasing demand for retail ﬂoor This growth space and housing. offers an exciting opportunity to enhance the heart of the centre building on its role as a welcoming and distinctive place for people that is well–used and well–loved. plan shape the urban renewal To Council for the small village centre, applied the following important planning process in strategic consultation with the community, state agencies and key industry, stakeholders: The urban form of the Panania the Panania The urban form of is a Centre Village Small functional response to the requirements and activities of a main street shopping centre. the centre is a vital part of Today, and a key the local community, growth driver in the economy, West of the South and character Local Area. This planning context overview looks at the role of the Panania Centre within the Village Small and summarises centres hierarchy, the community aspirations, for opportunities and constraints growth. The process of deﬁning the setting and scale has context’s direct implications for the design It quality of development. for establishes the parameters individual development and how new buildings should respond to and enhance the quality and identity of the centre. 1.1 Planning Context IMPLEMENTATION L1 Agreements Policy Program • Amend Bankstown LEP • Amend Bankstown DCP • Amend Planning • Amend Plan of Management • Urban Renewal Program • Improvement Centre Town • Program Bike & Pedestrian • Program Parking •

South West Local Area Plan 32 South West Local Area Plan 33 Suburban Neighbourhood Bass Hill, Greenacre, , Punchbowl, , Punchbowl, Panania Planning Context Overview Planning Context Typically characterised by detached housing in a characterised Typically Precinct landscaped setting. Number of storeys Generally located in the outer edges of centres. in selected core locations generally within 400 metres of the railway station. Located in selected core locations generally within 400 metres of the railway station. Located A centre characterised by an established commercial core A centre characterised by an established and a network with a full range of services, taller buildings CBD Bankstown frontages. of retail and commercial streets with active network of streets around the main street or across a small and Yagoona Revesby defining the core. surrounded by residential uses. Plan for Growing Sydney’ reinforces a centres hierarchy across Sydney, which includes the TABLE 4 4 TABLE Regents Park and Sefton Park Regents Urban Neighbourhood Areas transitioning from low density residential. Road Rookwood Suburban Birrong, East Hills and Neighbourhood Hierarchy The Department of Planning & Environment’s planning strategies also set a building height hierarchy to bring The Department of Planning & Environment’s planning strategies also set a building Area Plan applies the building height This Local consistency to the description of centres and desired character. hierarchy. Low–rise buildings Townhouses and apartments typically 2–4 storeys. Medium–rise buildings Apartments sometimes with cafes or small shops at ground level, typically 5–7 storeys. Medium high–rise buildings Apartments sometimes with cafes or small shops at ground level, typically 8 storeys. Main street shop top housing shops and cafes, terrace shops, new housing with ground floor retail, Traditional typically 3–5 storeys. Generally located along main streets. Centres Hierarchy Strategic Centre City of Bankstown. These centres are integral to residential and employment growth in the City of Bankstown. The integral to residential and employment growth in the City of Bankstown. The City of Bankstown. These centres are growth is in proportion with the function and infrastructure investment for each centres hierarchy ensures the extent of of these places. centre, which will be critical to the appeal Small Village Centre as a small Design Guide broadly identify the Panania The Metropolitan Plan and the Apartment by residential uses. The Metropolitan Plan indicates the State local centre, where the main street is surrounded for future urban renewal in the East Hills to Sydenham RailGovernment may investigate the potential Corridor. Centre Local Large A centre where retail and commercial uses are distributed Hill, Padstow, Chester Centre Small Local street or shopping strip is A centre where the main Metropolitan Context The Metropolitan Plan ‘A Planning Context Overview Planning Context Centres Bankstown CBD and Yagoona Revesby Chester Hill, Padstow, and Sefton Park Regents , Punchbowl, Bass Hill, Greenacre, Panania Road Birrong, East Hills and Rookwood Suburban Neighbourhood Precinct TABLE 4 cont... 4 TABLE Local Context by the Department of endorsed Study is Council’s relevant local strategy, Development The Bankstown Residential and adopted the study through the strategic planning process in consultation Planning & Environment. Council prepared state agencies, industry and key stakeholders. with the community, Study broadly identifies the areas that can best cope with growth to 2031, Development The Bankstown Residential amenity and liveability of centres. with a particular focus on improving the Hierarchy Major Centre Village Centres Small Village Centres Neighbourhood Centres Suburban Neighbourhood village centre. A small village centre includes the as a small nominates Panania the study the centres hierarchy, Within (400 metre radius) of a group of shops, containing between 800 and 2,700 residential area within a 5-10 minute walk has more than 5 to 30 shops including small format supermarkets and local dwellings. The small village centre usually in the City of take away food outlets, newsagent and cafes. The other small village centres retail such as a hairdresser, and Bass Hill. Bankstown are Sefton, Greenacre, Punchbowl Village Small Development Study sets a target of 440 additional dwellings for the Panania The Bankstown Residential Central Draft West Centre. At the time, the target from a 2004 base was set in response to the Department’s of dwellings in the centre is targeted to grow from 836 dwellings in This means the total number Subregional Strategy. 2004 to 1,276 dwellings in 2031. achieved one third of the dwelling target. There are approximately currently 970 dwellings in the date, Council has To equates to a net dwelling growth of 130 dwellings from the 2004 base. Small Village Centre, which Panania Current planning controls Centre which permits mixed use development, commercial premises, shop topThe commercial core is within Zone B2 Local and the height limit is 3 storeys plus attic. housing and residential flat buildings. The floor space ratio ranges from 1:1 to 2:1 which permits Density Residential, Low The suburban neighbourhood surrounding the commercial core is within Zone R2 and the height limit is 2 storeys plus attic. houses, dual occupancies and multi dwelling housing. The floor space ratio is 0.5:1 Childhood facilities are located on special use zoned land. Library and Senior Citizens/Early Panania There is currently no medium to high rise residential development in the centre.

South West Local Area Plan 34 South West Local Area Plan 35 ) to 2031. This will help to promote the 2 Planning Context Overview Planning Context est Issues Paper (noted by Council in 2013) and other reference documents discuss the opportunities in (noted by Council est Issues Paper centre as a place for business and investment which can capitalise on the increased number of people living within centre as a place for business and investment which can capitalise on the increased the centre to drive economic growth. station and commercial core. centre would involve confining the most intense development around the railway through an extended mixed use centre of the Hill with Panania Top There is an opportunity to connect Panania Road to Batchelor Avenue/Park zone. There are opportunities for outward expansion namely in an east direction would develop a system of city and a westward direction to Drake Street/Hinemoa Street. The compact centre walks which link people to desirable destinations. local identity. current 1% to 2% to fund the new initiatives. multi-purpose community facility and include new mixed use development incorporating high quality public domain. multi-purpose community facility and include new mixed use development incorporating Railway Station. The centre is well served by public transport infrastructure. Panania TABLE 4 cont... 4 TABLE more detail. • There is the opportunity to create a compact small village centre with an emphasis on urban design. A compact • There is the opportunity for historic shopfronts to celebrate the local heritage that gives the small village centre its • Council may make a submission to the Minister for Planning to raise the section 94A levy for development from the The South W • The centre is currently undergoing urban renewal with catalysts for change such as potential improvements to the • There is demand for additional retail and commercial floor space (7,000m Opportunities key opportunities for urban renewal: The strategic analysis identifies the following • There is an opportunity to create a special retail and civic precinct in Panania. The precinct could include a new Community Aspirations of early consultation with the community, the outset, the strategic planning process acknowledges the importance From in 2013 and the Issues Paper state agencies and key stakeholders. Consultations through the exhibition of the industry, Draft Local Area Plan in 2014–2015 and 2015-2016 have been fundamental for the process to move forward. The community’s the following elements that are key to the unique identity expressed desire is to maintain and enhance Small Village Centre now and in the future: and character of the Panania • Life on the streets and places for people to socialise and interact. • Panania Library, Senior Citizens and Early Childhood Centre. • Shops along Tower Street and Anderson Avenue. • Street trees, parks and green spaces including along the Georges River. • Safe and clean streets. • The railway station and public transport access to the Sydney City. • Walking connections to the railway station. • Good access to and from the centre by all transport modes. the community (noted by Council in 2013) and the Bankstown Community Plan discuss Issues Paper The South West aspirations in more detail. Planning Context Overview Planning Context amalgamation to provide feasible redevelopment opportunity. amalgamation to provide feasible redevelopment growing community. locations for apartment living. Constraints key constraints, which may impact on the capacity for growth: The strategic analysis identifies the following • The business zoned properties on the mainstreets are comprised of small, narrow lots which will require • Panania Railway Station is currently not accessible for all users and has a poor street address to Anderson Avenue. • The community facilities in and around the centre are dispersed and ageing, and do not meet the needs of the • As part of the urban design analysis, the culs–de–sac on the outer edges of the centre are found to be impractical constraints in (noted by Council in 2013) and other reference documents discuss the Issues Paper The South West more detail. TABLE 4 cont... 4 TABLE

South West Local Area Plan 36 South West Local Area Plan 37 FIGURE 9.1 Panania Small Village Centre – Opportunities and Constraints Structure Plan Structure Apartment According to the good design Design Guide, to its responds and contributes Responding to context context. involves identifying the desirable future elements of the centre’s A review of the character. planning context and community and the application consultation, of urban design and planning best identify the following practice elements (refer to Figure desirable 9.2) to bring positive change to the centre. Medium and medium–high rise buildings at appropriate locations will create a sense of enclosure, comfort and order, human scale, enjoyment for people walking in the commercial core. Leafy streets will connect people to the low–rise liveable neighbourhoods and provide a platform from which to journey into the centre. 1.2 Plan and Structure Desired Character Character Desired Establishing the desired character Village Small for the Panania Centre is determined through planning process in the strategic consultation with the community, and key state agencies industry, Understanding the stakeholders. context during this process is crucial to support change and to establish the desired look and feel for the centre. Centre Village Small The Panania will continue to function as a successful and bustling convenience centre built around a high quality and central community space. The commercial core will create urban experience with an active, a combination of business and community facilities that will visitors capitalise on the residents, and commuters passing through daily. The people focussed streets will be an invitation to explore the commercial core and provide a place for community interaction.

South West Local Area Plan 38 South West Local Area Plan 39

quality isolated and into a well–proportioned, of Avenue place culs–de–sacs as a Anderson avoid neighbourhood. to core and Street adjusted suburban is commercial the Tower of the at boundary land character identifies Council plan low–rise hierarchy. The structure retail and civic destination that meets the needs of the growing community. needs of the growing community. retail and civic destination that meets the activity within the heart of theNew mixed use development will increase centre. Structure Plan Overview The structure plan identifies the following places as fundamental to bringingThe structure plan identifies the following one location that will provide a strongpeople, uses and activities together in the focus for the community: • Transform Street and Anderson Avenue as the main The structure plan reinforces Tower business, public transport and keystreets of the centre, connecting people, provide a centre to connected to Panania of the Hill is Top destinations. Panania Avenue. strong mainstreet experience along Anderson people, and will offer a wide mix of usesThis compact place will be bustling with evolve over time. A place that allowsthat are accessible, connected and able to activity to ensure the long termbusinesses to cluster with high levels of street success of the centre. The structure plan identifies the centre boundary as a 5-10 minute walking distance measured from the railway station. This distance provides an adequate level of containment for a centre of this size, and is an appropriate fit within the centres People are attracted to places that provide a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing are attracted to places that People key to economic resilience and the centre will be is also the environment. Variety home to a diversity of building forms. The human scale buildings and streets to contribute to the sense of comfort and village feel. As we move to the edge of the centre, there will be more space and landscaped areas between buildings. lots that are unable to realise the planned development form and potential. This compact place will contain sufficient capacity to accommodate a mix of living choices that respond to local needs, and will ensure new homes are within a short walking distance of a wide range of local services. Apartment living outside the centre boundary is discouraged as it conflicts with the preservation of the prevailing The Panania Small The Panania Village Centre is a place with its own Buildings and identity. the public realm will respond to and reflect the village feel and unique characteristics of the place. The Panania Small The Panania Village Centre is a compact place where people feel there is between proximity destinations, and where people feel there is variety and choice that respond to local needs. The Panania Small The Panania Village Centre is a place with a strong community focus. The primary role of the centre is to provide the ‘heart’ for the local community, a place that brings people together. TABLE 5 5 TABLE Place Making Principles Structure Plan in the Application of the Place Making Principles P3 P2 P1

achieve to 0.75:1–1:1 FSR frame residential storeys 0.75:1–1:1 storeys 1:1–1.5:1 the in 3–4 storeys Height Zone R4 High Density Residential development 2:1–2.5:1 FSR low–rise storeys 1.5:1–2:1 3–4 storeys 2.5:1–3:1 4–6 and 4–6 storeys Height Zone B2 Local Centre Zone B2 Local core, commercial Edwards Reserve will be the subject of a masterplan to provide a better place for Edwards Reserve social interaction in the centre. Street and Anderson Street tree planting will be focused on key mainstreets (Tower Avenue) with funding from developer contributions and other Council revenues. Centres Neighbourhood 3–4 Centres envelopes are feasible. The economic analysis indicates these building Cars will travel slowly in the small village centre, making it easier to cross the street will find it safe and easy to and a pleasant place to walk, cycle, sit and talk. People get around the network of streets, lanes and uncluttered spaces. The metropolitan rail service, bus services and key streets such as Marco Avenue will continue to provide a high level of local and regional Street and Tower accessibility. Centres Small Village Village 6–8 Hierarchy an appropriate fit within the Metropolitan Plan and Council’s strategic centresan appropriate fit within the Metropolitan hierarchy. Centres In addition to the urban design and economic analysis, Council consulted theIn addition to the urban design and economic desired built form.community and industry to establish the in small village centres, this process recommends medium-rise development For the

The Panania Small The Panania Village Centre is a place of connection. The movement of people is fundamental to the success of the centre. The network of streets and lanes connect the centre to form a legible and accessible environment that is easy to understand. Small The Panania Village Centre is a green place. High quality open space and natural areas provide respite from developed areas and are connected via tree-lined mainstreets. TABLE 5 cont... Structure Plan Overview cont... Structure Plan 5 TABLE Place Making Principles Structure Plan in the Application of the Place Making Principles P5 P4

South West Local Area Plan 40 South West Local Area Plan 41 FIGURE 9.2 Panania Small Village Centre – Structure Plan 4 storey street wall Small Village Centre 6 storey mixed use                         4 storey apartments  esidential R  41#&4'5'48' 3 storey R O A D R E S E R V E terrace houses  suburban  neighbourhood Street Proportions  6  FIGURE 9.3 Desired Human Scale Urban Form to Contribute to the Village Feel

South West Local Area Plan 42 South West Local Area Plan 43 In addition, the research looked at the research In addition, and living the building envelopes achieve the choices needed to keeping with dwelling target in and the desired housing character Zone B2 Local For market trends. the research assumed Centre, shop top housing with basement car parking when calculating the floor space provision. The precincts within the Panania Centre are: Village Small • Commercial Core Precinct • Commercial Fringe Precinct • Residential Frame Precinct • Terrace Housing Precinct The development framework framework The development explains the application of the place making principles in greater It provides guidance on detail. how the vision and structure plan can be achieved through and appropriate infrastructure design responses. The development framework ‘precinct’ would benefit from a approach (refer to Figure 9.4) which involves grouping activities in different areas to reinforce the structure plan. This ‘precinct’ approach will ensure active street frontages occur along popular streets and between key This approach also destinations. adapts the built form (floor space and building heights capacity, setbacks) to define the desired The way and spaces. character the buildings relate to the street and their neighbours is now more important than ever. 1.3 Framework Development FIGURE 9.4 Panania Small Village Centre – Precinct Plan

South West Local Area Plan 44 South West Local Area Plan 45

successful and facility community modern into a Street Tower 176–178 The Commercial Core precinct is the local magnet, a place that provides a strong,The Commercial Core precinct is the local the small village centre. distinctive and centrally located ‘heart’ for people and activity focused around aThis compact mixed use place is bustling with Street and Anderson Road. of Tower high quality community space at the corner Street and Anderson Avenue, Active frontages at the intersection of Tower street The Railway Station will create a vibrant streetscape. north towards Panania making it easier to cross the street streets will be a place where cars travel slowly, and talk. and creating a pleasant place to walk, sit to economic resilience and this place will be home to a is also the key Variety buildings next to the railway station anddiversity of building forms, with the tallest the development of the centre will occuralong the core mainstreet. It is recognised new buildings with contrasting buildingover time, resulting in a mixture of old and heights and architectural styles. heritage signiﬁcant properties which addThe precinct is enhanced by the retention of St Christopher’s is Church of Panania. to the character of the centre and tell the story Theatre. of the 1950s Star Picture an excellent example of the adaptive re-use Infrastructure Delivery Actions Street and No. 77 Anderson Avenue, No. 31 Peffer the properties at Transform Nos. civic space that strengthens the local identity, and can accommodate a range of and civic space that strengthens the local identity, activities and events that meet the needs of the growing community. The new facility will replace the ageing buildings in the small village centre citizens centre. The early childhood centre and senior including the library, new facility may be in the form of a mixed use development up to 6 storeys (2.5:1 FSR) to mark the heart of the small village centre and provide a distinctive skyline to the small village centre. Centre. rezone the properties to Zone B2 Local facilitate this action, To Council will also prepare a concept plan to explore development options to create an enlivened mixed use destination. The concept plan will provide public space and accommodate the parking spaces from the existing car park as part of any mixed use destination at this location. The concept plan may investigate partial divestment options to fund the new facility. The ongoing Centre Improvement Program. Implement the Town implementation of the program will see additional street trees and landscape features on local streets to reﬂect the village feel. A1 A2 Ref: P1 Ref: Commercial Core Precinct Commercial Core Place Making Principles Ref: P3 Ref: Desired precinct character TABLE 6 – Provides a breakdown of the precincts, infrastructure requirements and planning control infrastructure requirements a breakdown of the precincts, – Provides 6 TABLE Small Village Centre potential of the Panania best achieve the vision and future changes that would

crossing raised by (followed build–outs kerb with network footpath the in the medium to long-term) at appropriate locations. This will include extendingin the medium to long-term) at appropriate Street to match Anderson Avenue. wider footpaths along Tower around the commercial core easily more pedestrians on the streets, getting With Ensuring we have a balanced and safely will become an even greater priority. of the renewal of the centre. Thistransport system will be crucial to the success Plan. Action Centre Transport action will be delivered via the Panania This action will be Road. Point Street to Picnic Extend the 40km/h zone along Tower Action Plan. Transport Centre delivered via the Panania Avenue with Street/Woodburn In the long-term, replace the roundabout at Tower a more pedestrian-friendly intersection. This action will be delivered via the Panania Action Plan. Centre Transport walking and cycling to and from St Christopher’s with schools to enhance Work Action Plans. This School through the development of Transport Catholic Primary Action Plan. Centre Transport action will be delivered via the Panania and deliver cycling infrastructure within to centre that will eventually connect to Fund other important destinations within City of Bankstown. This action will be delivered Action Plan. Centre Transport via the Panania for NSW to improve bus patronage through reduced travel with Transport Work times and increased frequency of services, bus priority measures and investigation Street. This action will be of a new direct route to Liverpool CBD along Tower Action Plan. Transport Centre delivered via the Panania Work with Transport for NSW to deliver an accessible station at Panania. This action at Panania. for NSW to deliver an accessible station with Transport Work Action Plan. Centre Transport will be delivered via the Panania retail shops on railway land to createIncorporate the redevelopment of the existing the station. This will include reinforcinga modern and safe entrance into and from will be delivered via the Panania as a pedestrian access. This action Lane Robyn Action Plan. Centre Transport increased rail service frequency asCouncil will also continue to advocate for to support increased patronage. Thispopulation increases and other measures Plan. Action Centre Transport action will be delivered via the Panania Complete A9 A5 A7 A8 A6 A10 A11 A4 Commercial Core Precinct Commercial Core TABLE 6 cont... TABLE Ref: P4 A3 Ref:

South West Local Area Plan 46 South West Local Area Plan 47

car

Low Rail R2 Peffer Residential Avenue Avenue, SP2 – 31 Zone No. from Density from

Anderson and Anderson Low Street the Street R2 and 35–63 Avenue Tower Weston Zone Nos. Reserve from Anderson 176–178 210–224 Avenue, 77 Edwards Avenue No. Nos. Nos. at at at Anderson Marco Avenue, 103A 34–48 properties properties properties Marco the the the No. Nos. 99–103A Street from Zone SP2 Infrastructure to Zone B2 Local Centre. Street from Zone SP2 Infrastructure to Zone B2 Local Density Residential to Zone B2 Local Centre. to Zone B2 Local Density Residential Centre. to Zone B2 Local Infrastructure Facility to Zone B2 Local Centre. to Zone B2 Local Infrastructure Facility Implement an approach to parking provision which includes gradual demand- Implement an approach to parking provision in lieu of parking provision forbased parking pricing and permitting contributions provision is not possible. Funds mixed use commercial developments where will be used to enhance parkingcollected from parking rates and contributions and as part Car Park Street Tower within the centre at speciﬁc locations including Library site. of any redevelopment of the Panania for NSW and RMS to improve the location Council will also work with Transport the centre. This action will be deliveredand volume of commuter parking within Action Plan. Centre Transport via the Panania Small Village Centre a masterplan for the northern side of the Panania Prepare comprising Nos. to better utilise this spacepark. A masterplan would provide the opportunity to 6 storeys on the eastern side ofand adjoining land (within the context of up Anderson Avenue). Street and Anderson tree planting on key mainstreets (Tower street Roll-out Avenue) with funding from developer contributions and other Council revenues. Suggested Planning Control Changes Explore development control mechanism to increase the amount of public Railway Station and Anderson Road/Weston domain area between Panania Street intersection. the following properties: Rezone • Rezone • Rezone • Rezone Zone B2 does not permit low density options such as dual occupancies. The intended outcome is to extend retail activity and active street frontages along the main street spine to ensure the long term success of the centre. The proposed extent of the business zone will provide sufﬁcient capacity to meet local retail needs to 2031. • Rezone A15 A16 A14 A12 Commercial Core Precinct Commercial Core Place Making Principles TABLE 6 cont... TABLE

Ref: P2 Ref: Ref: P5 Ref: A13

and Road certain low–density Church ) and Point Corner) adjoining Catholic Picnic Avenue the to Quessy’s between Anderson Christophers’s transition on Street (former (St. and Tower buildings Panania of Panania appropriate Street, side Street, more Street, Tower both medium–rise Tower on Tower provide a 219–229 to 237 171A Hinemoa Street (Panania Top of the Hill) Top Hinemoa Street (Panania properties on Tower Street. properties on Tower of the main street shops with theThe intended outcome is to retain the character key considerations around buildingoption of apartments above. Based on the to have a street proportion (i.e. buildingheights, allow up to 6 storeys (2.5:1 FSR) than 1:1 to create a comfortable levelheight relative to street width) of no more of spatial enclosure. at this location as theA height greater than 6 storeys is discouraged street will be substantially greater. overshadowing and visual impacts on the at: Accommodate mainstreet shop-stop buildings • Nos. Accommodate • Properties The intended outcome is to retain the character of the main street shops with theThe intended outcome is to retain the character an appropriate built form transitionoption of apartments above, and to provide south. Based on the key considerationsto the low density residential areas to the (2:1 FSR). around building heights, allow up to 4 storeys at this location as theA height greater than 4 storeys is discouraged overshadowing and visual impacts on the street and surrounding low density residential dwellings will be substantially greater. locations with a maximum floor space ratio greater than 2:1, reduce the For minimum lot width to 18 metres to achieve the higher floor space ratio. The intended outcome is to encourage high quality development with the most efficient parking layout possible. Otherwise a 2:1 FSR will apply. Allow a street wall up to 4 storeys to contribute to a comfortable level of spatial 6enclosure and village feel. The remaining storeys are to be setback a minimum metres to reduce the visual impact of the taller elements of buildings and to allow sunlight to penetrate the streets. Add the following properties to Schedule 5 Environmental Heritage: • No. detached housing to the south. • No. the Nurse Schwarzel Monument as a moveable heritage item. Recognise retail and commercial uses on the ground floor to provide active streetRequire frontages within the centre. introduce rear setback Street, the properties on the southern side of Tower For controls A17 A22 A23 A20 A21 A19 A18 Commercial Core Precinct Commercial Core TABLE 6 cont... TABLE Ref: P3 Ref:

Ref: P3 Ref:

South West Local Area Plan 48 South West Local Area Plan 49

at No. and low–density Precinct. build–outs Street kerb Fringe adjoining Tower and the to 185–217 Commercial crossings and the transition raised within with 156–174 appropriate Nos. buildings network at more low–rise footpath properties provide a the to the The Commercial Fringe precinct connects the commercial core areas and provides precinct connects the commercial core areas and The Commercial Fringe areas. an appropriate transition to surrounding residential making it easier to cross the slowly, The streets will be a place where cars travel talk. street and a pleasant place to walk, sit and Active frontages are encouraged along the main street. street Infrastructure Delivery Actions The ongoing Centre Improvement Program. Implement the Town additional street trees and landscapeimplementation of the program will see feel.features on local streets to reﬂect the village Complete more pedestrians on the streets, getting around appropriate locations. With become an even greater priority tothe commercial core easily and safely will ensure we have a balanced transport system. the commercial core to improveExtend the 40km/h speed limit throughout reduce trafﬁc noise and improve amenity. pedestrian safety, bus for NSW for more frequent, direct and prioritised Advocate Transport services to allow for the long term growth in commuter movements. Suggested Planning Control Changes Rezone 30A Hinemoa Street from Zone R2 Low Density Residential to Zone B2 Local to Zone B2 Local Density Residential 30A Hinemoa Street from Zone R2 Low Centre. Accommodate detached housing to the south. The intended outcome is to provide an appropriate built form transition to the surrounding suburban neighbourhood. Active street frontages are encouraged but not required. Based on the key considerations around building heights, allow up to 4 storeys (2:1 FSR). A height greater than 4 storeys is discouraged at this location as the overshadowing and visual impacts on the street will be substantially greater. Street, introduce rear setback the properties on the southern side of Tower For controls A7 A4 A5 A6 A2 A1 A3 Place Making Principles Place Making Principles TABLE 6 cont... TABLE

Ref: P3 Ref:

Ref: P4 Ref: Commercial Fringe Precinct Commercial Fringe Ref: P3 Ref:

Desired precinct character

local the living

through medium–rise locations. traverses and low which of mix appropriate route at cycle provide a to build–outs is on–road kerb outcome regional install the and intended The Residential Frame precinct is a liveable neighbourhood which marks the fringe precinct is a liveable neighbourhood which marks the The Residential Frame a mix of living choices thatof the centre. This compact place will accommodate homes are within a short walkingrespond to local needs, and will ensure new The low and medium–rise housingdistance of a wide range of local services. to the low–rise houses in thewill provide an appropriate built form transition surrounding suburban neighbourhood. making it easier to cross travel slowly, The leafy streets will be a place where cars cycle. the street and a pleasant place to walk and Infrastructure Delivery Actions streets to complete the footpathConstruct footpaths on both sides of local network, choices within a short walking distance of the commercial core and local services. Zone R4 does not permit low density options such as dual occupancies. The proposed extent of the high density residential zone will provide sufﬁcient capacity to meet population projections and local housing needs to 2031. With more pedestrians on the streets, getting around the centre easily and more pedestrians on the streets, getting With to ensure we have a balancedsafely will become an even greater priority transport system. Formalise streets with painted markings. Investigate the provision of a more direct pedestrian link between Tower Investigate the railway overbridge and Braesmere Road. Road Street/Park performance of the Carson Street overbridge to determine if there is a need for any widening. street tree planting on local streets with funding from developerRoll-out contributions and other Council revenues. Suggested Planning Control Changes precinct from Zone R2 Low Frame the properties in the Residential Rezone to Zone R4 High Density Residential. Density Residential The A2 A4 A5 A1 A3 Residential Frame Precinct Frame Residential Desired precinct character TABLE 6 cont... TABLE Ref: P2 Ref: Ref: P5 Ref:

Place Making Principles Ref: P4 Ref: Place Making Principles

South West Local Area Plan 50 South West Local Area Plan 51

the the

on Frame low–rise key within the the in suburban on Residential properties the low–rise dwellings of of the of neighbourhood. Based FSR following housing. Based

the the remainder for character the suburban low–rise when Avenue in and housing existing Street core Sherlock buildings the maintained surrounding of 2–20 the Tower easily in medium–rise low–rise and commercial most is the 1–29 204–218 houses preservation the Residential Frame precinct : Frame Residential • Nos. appropriate built form transitionThe intended outcome is to provide an between Accommodate • Nos. up to 6 storeys (1.5:1 FSR). considerations around building heights, allow at this location as theA height greater than 6 storeys is discouraged street and surrounding buildings to theovershadowing and visual impacts on the south will be substantially greater. Accommodate precinct. appropriate built form transition to theThe intended outcome is to provide an low–rise neighbourhood. There is a general acceptance by the Land and Environment neighbourhood. There is a general acceptance by the Land Court’s planning principles and the planning profession that an open suburban character key considerations around building heights, allow up to 4 storeys (1:1 FSR). key considerations around building heights, as the overshadowing and visualA height greater than 4 storeys is discouraged impacts on the street and neighbouring houses will be substantially greater. a minimum 6 metre street setback to provide space that can contribute Require to the landscape character of the street. Apartment living outside the centre boundary is discouraged as it conﬂicts with suburban neighbourhood does not exceed 0.5:1 (irrespective of lot size). A9 A7 A8 A6 Residential Frame Precinct Frame Residential TABLE 6 cont... TABLE

Ref: P3 Ref: The Terrace Housing precinct is a liveable neighbourhood which marks the outer The Terrace will offer terrace housing as a livingedge of the small village centre. This place appropriate built form transition to thechoice. The low–rise housing will provide an neighbourhood.low–rise houses in the surrounding suburban Infrastructure Delivery Actions streets to complete the footpathConstruct footpaths on both sides of local village more pedestrians on the streets, getting around the small network. With greater priority to ensure we havecentre easily and safely will become an even Action Plan will deliver this Transport a balanced transport system. The Centres action. Suggested Planning Control Changes to Density Residential Zone R2 Low the properties in this precinct from Rezone Zone R3 Medium Density Residential. as a living choice that respondThe intended outcome is offer terrace housing low density options such as dualto local needs. Zone R3 does not permit occupancies. The proposed extent of the medium density residential zone will provide sufﬁcient capacity to meet population projections and local housing needs to 2031. Accommodate low–rise housing to provide an appropriate built form transition to the low–rise houses in the surrounding suburban neighbourhood. Based on the key considerations around building heights, allow up to 3 storeys (0.75:1 FSR). A1 A2 A3 Desired precinct character Ref: P3 Ref: Ref: P4 Ref: Terrace Housing Precinct Terrace Place Making Principles Place Making Principles TABLE 6 cont... TABLE

South West Local Area Plan 52 South West Local Area Plan 53 2,108 1,276 target under the Residential target under the Residential This Development Study. achieves the increased capacity Metropolitan direction set by the housing delivery Plan to accelerate stations. around railway It also means there is no justification for property owners to seek a building envelope greater than those proposed by (via the Area Plan the Local planning proposal and pre– review process) on the gateway basis that this will help Council to achieve the dwelling target. Total number of dwellings by 2031 Total (50% estimated) before 2031. The research also before 2031. envelope recognises a building but a three is not a building, that may dimensional shape determine the bulk and siting After allowing of a building. the for building articulation, floor space of a achievable development is likely to be less than the building envelope. The implication is the South Area Plan significantly Local West increases the capacity of the centre to accommodate dwelling growth compared to the adopted 1,122 986 Number of existing dwellings (from a 2014 base) Likely net dwelling yield number of dwellings by 2031 Total 440 836 Local Area Plan Under the South West Number of existing dwellings (from a 2004 base) Number of existing dwellings (from a 2004 Target Under the Residential Development Study Development Under the Residential Based on the research, the potential net dwelling yield in the Panania Small Village Centre to 2031 is: Centre to 2031 Village Small the potential net dwelling yield in the Panania Based on the research, 1.4 Yield Schedule at the The research looked yield to potential net dwelling 2031 based on the structure envelope changes, building plan, feasibility testing and market trends. The research assumed the potential net dwelling yield may equate to about 50% of This the gross dwelling yield. is because there are a number of new commercial premises and residential accommodation that are unlikely to redevelop FIGURE 9.5 Panania Small Village Centre – Infrastructure Improvements

South West Local Area Plan 54 South West Local Area Plan 55 FIGURE 9.6 Panania Small Village Centre – Indicative height distribution which are the Bankstown Residential Development Study and the Development which are the Bankstown Residential Study (both endorsed by Development Bankstown Employment Lands the Department of Planning & Environment). from this base the potential to and demand for housing and jobs, and 2031. meet future growth in the local area to Community Plan and community aspirations raised in the Bankstown in 2013 and the Issues Paper through the exhibitions of the South West Draft Local Area Plan in 2014–2015 and 2015-2016. Vision and Structure Plan and structure plan, which shows The planning context informs the vision how the neighbourhood centre will grow. Development Framework The development framework translates the vision and structure plan into a clear and concise set of infrastructure priorities to support growth and to ensure the neighbourhood centre continues to be a great place for people to live, work, move around and socialise. The development framework also translates the vision and structure plan into a clear and concise set of precinct based changes to the land use and building envelope controls so that development proceeds in the best way possible. Planning Context context includes the following key elements: The strategic and local • Consistency with the Metropolitan Plan and relevant local strategies, • An analysis of the current conditions, constraints, opportunities, supply • An analysis of the community aspirations. This includes the issues and Plan for the Sustainable renewal of the East Hills Neighbourhood Centre L2 The East Hills Neighbourhood Centre is a local shopping and commuting precinct servicing the day–to–day needs of residents located at the doorstep of the Georges River. The extension of the East Hills Line in 1983 changed the Railway centre forever with the demolition of shops and residences to While the implement the line. a positive step extension was better public transport towards the East Hills centre services, declined with little left of the once thriving centre. Demand for growth around stations offers an exciting railway the opportunity to transform centre into a welcoming and distinctive place for people that is well–used and well–loved. plan urban renewal shape the To for the neighbourhood centre, Council applied the following planning important strategic process in consultation with state industry, the community, agencies and key stakeholders:

South West Local Area Plan 56 South West Local Area Plan 57 2.1 for the East Hills Planning Context Centre Neighbourhood The urban form of the East Hills Neighbourhood Centre is a functional response to the requirements and activities of a suburban neighbourhood. This planning context overview looks at the role of the East Hills Neighbourhood Centre within the and summarises centres hierarchy, the community aspirations, for opportunities and constraints growth. The process of defining the setting and scale has context’s direct implications for the design It quality of development. for establishes the parameters individual development and how new buildings should respond to and enhance the quality and identity of the neighbourhood centre. IMPLEMENTATION Amend Bankstown LEP Amend Bankstown DCP Amend Planning Amend Plan of Management Urban Renewal Program Centre Improvement Town Program Bike & Pedestrian Program Parking Agreements Policy Program L2 • • • • • • • • Suburban Neighbourhood Bass Hill, Greenacre, Panania, Punchbowl, Punchbowl, Panania, Planning Context Overview Planning Context Typically characterised by detached housing in a characterised Typically Precinct landscaped setting. Number of storeys Generally located in the outer edges of centres. in selected core locations generally within 400 metres of the railway station. Located in selected core locations generally within 400 metres of the railway station. Located A centre characterised by an established commercial core A centre characterised by an established and a network with a full range of services, taller buildings CBD Bankstown frontages. of retail and commercial streets with active network of streets around the main street or across a small and Yagoona Revesby defining the core. surrounded by residential uses. Plan for Growing Sydney’ reinforces a centres hierarchy across Sydney, which includes the TABLE 7 7 TABLE Regents Park and Sefton Park Regents Urban Neighbourhood Areas transitioning from low density residential. Road Rookwood Suburban Birrong, East Hills and Neighbourhood The Department of Planning & Environment’s planning strategies also set a building height hierarchy to bring The Department of Planning & Environment’s planning strategies also set a building Area Plan applies the building height This Local consistency to the description of centres and desired character. hierarchy. Hierarchy Low–rise buildings Townhouses and apartments typically 2–4 storeys. Medium–rise buildings Apartments sometimes with cafes or small shops at ground level, typically 5–7 storeys. Medium high–rise buildings Apartments sometimes with cafes or small shops at ground level, typically 8 storeys. Main street shop top housing shops and cafes, terrace shops, new housing with ground floor retail, Traditional typically 3–5 storeys. Generally located along main streets. Metropolitan Context The Metropolitan Plan ‘A City of Bankstown. These centres are integral to residential and employment growth in the City of Bankstown. The City of Bankstown. These centres are growth is in proportion with the function and infrastructure investment for each centres hierarchy ensures the extent of of these places. centre, which will be critical to the appeal Design Guide broadly identify the East Hills Neighbourhood Centre as a The Metropolitan Plan and the Apartment railway station. residential transition area centred on a Centres Hierarchy Strategic Centre Centre Local Large A centre where retail and commercial uses are distributed Hill, Padstow, Chester Centre Small Local A centre where the main street or shopping strip is

South West Local Area Plan 58 South West Local Area Plan 59 forward. attic. move plus to storeys process River. is 3 the for limit Georges height the interact. the fundamental and along and and been socialise have 1:1–2:1 to centre is the Planning Context Overview Planning Context in ratio people station. Centres Bankstown CBD and Yagoona Revesby Chester Hill, Padstow, and Sefton Park Regents Punchbowl, Bass Hill, Greenacre, Panania, Road Birrong, East Hills and Rookwood Suburban Neighbourhood Precinct for 2015-2016 space spaces railway and Avenue. places floor the River. green and to The and feel Maclaurin streets. 2014–2015 Georges parks on in buildings. the clean connections Plan to flat trees, shops and Area The railway station and public transport access to the Sydney City.

TABLE 7 cont... 7 TABLE The community’s to the unique identity and expressed desire is to maintain and enhance the following elements that are key character of the East Hills Neighbourhood Centre now and in the future: • • Walking • Access • Safe (noted by Council in 2013) and the Bankstown Community Plan discuss the community Issues Paper The South West aspirations in more detail. • Street • Neighbourhood • Small Community Aspirations process acknowledges the importance of early consultation with the community, the outset, the strategic planning From in 2013 and the Draft through the exhibition of the Issues Paper state agencies and key stakeholders. Consultation industry, Local The suburban neighbourhood surrounding the railway station is within Zone R2 Low Density Residential, which permits Density Residential, The suburban neighbourhood surrounding the railway station is within Zone R2 Low and the height limit is 2 storeys plus attic. houses, dual occupancies and multi dwelling housing. The ﬂoor space ratio is 0.5:1 Hierarchy Current planning controls Centre, which permits commercial premises, shop top housing andThe neighbourhood shops are within Zone B2 Local residential Local Context by the Department endorsed Study is Council’s relevant local strategy, Development The Bankstown Residential and adopted the study through the strategic planning process in of Planning & Environment. Council prepared state agencies, industry and key stakeholders. consultation with the community, Study broadly identiﬁes the areas that can best cope with growth to 2031, Development The Bankstown Residential amenity and liveability of centres. with a particular focus on improving the Major Centre Village Centres Small Village Centres Neighbourhood Centres Suburban Neighbourhood nominates East Hills as a neighbourhood centre, which services the immediate the study the centres hierarchy, Within and services, containing A neighbourhood centre is one or a small cluster of shops needs of the local community. between 150 and 900 dwellings. Study sets a target of 40 additional dwellings for the East Hills Development The Bankstown Residential target from a 2004 base was set in response to the Department’s Draft Neighbourhood Centre. At the time, the This means the total number of dwellings is targeted to grow from 554 dwellings Central Subregional Strategy. West date, there has been little change in the East Hills Neighbourhood Centre. in 2004 to 594 dwellings in 2031. To

Line

the

centres pedestrian

compact

from Railway safe and Hills

southern retail East design. A the provide to to the local development urban for for destinations. and on link levy place proximity opportnity 94A desirable an is emphasis to attractive an pedestrian section an 2031. The there people with to community. the only a and link raise Avenue space centre River to growing which Currently floor the of walks Maclaurin Georges Planning city for the needs of neighbourhood

to making Bankstown. commercial the in of and Minister system Planning Context Overview Planning Context City assist meet compact initiatives. the proximity retail to the to of new would their develop a create a the facilities edge to additional values fund the submission for would to at highly 2% improvements community centre make a opportunity to demand located no is no the may 1% is are is domain compact community Hills cross the Georges River. cross the Georges River. centre would involve confining the most intense development along the established commercial core on Mclaurincentre would involve confining the most of Council land at 26 Maclaurin Avenue currently used asAvenue. This would be driven by the redevelopment accommodated elsewhere on railcorp land). commuter parking (the spaces would be links to increase usage. commercial activities. current of East Hills. limit the role and expansion opportunities and Padstow Revesby Panania, TABLE 7 cont... 7 TABLE The South West Issues Paper (noted by Council in 2013) and other reference documents discuss the constraints in Issues Paper The South West more detail. more detail. Constraints key constraints, which may impact on the capacity for growth: The strategic analysis identifies the following • There The South West Issues Paper (noted by Council in 2013) and other reference documents discuss the opportunities in (noted by Council in 2013) and other reference documents discuss the Issues Paper The South West • There Opportunities key opportunities for urban renewal: The strategic analysis identifies the following • There • The • Public • Council • East • The

South West Local Area Plan 60 South West Local Area Plan 61 and Constraints FIGURE 10.1 East Hills Neighbourhood Centre – Opportunities Structure Plan Structure Apartment According to the good design Design Guide, to its responds and contributes Responding to context context. involves identifying the desirable elements of the neighbourhood A future character. centre’s review of the planning context and community consultation, and the application of urban design and planning best practice identify the following desirable elements (refer to Figure 10.2) to bring positive change to the neighbourhood centre. Low–rise buildings will create human a sense of enclosure, comfort and order, scale, enjoyment for people walking in The the neighbourhood centre. urban spaces and street trees will ‘sense of place’ for the create a neighbourhood centre. 2.2 Plan for the and Structure Desired Character East Hills Neighbourhood Centre Character Desired Establishing the desired character for the East Hills Neighbourhood Centre is determined through planning process in the strategic consultation with the community, and key state agencies industry, Understanding the stakeholders. context during this process is crucial to support change and to establish the desired look and feel for the neighbourhood centre. The East Hills Neighbourhood Centre will continue to function as a local shopping and commuting precinct servicing the day–to–day needs of residents with excellent access to high quality open space and the Georges River. Active street frontages at the shops will Avenue Maclaurin The create a vibrant streetscape. local streets will be a tranquil place where cars travel slowly, making it easier to cross the street and creating a pleasant place to sit and talk. walk,

South West Local Area Plan 62 South West Local Area Plan 63

well– of neighbourhood. well–proportioned, of place as a suburban place the as a of centre core character neighbourhood commercial low–rise the the prevailing identifies identifies the plan plan of structure structure Structure Plan Overview human scale buildings and streets to contribute to the sense of comfort and village feel. As we move to the edge of the centre, there will be more space and landscaped areas between buildings. that provide a comfortable and aesthetically are attracted to places People pleasing environment. The The structure plan identifies the accessible railway station, Maclaurin Avenue andThe structure plan identifies the accessible as fundamental to bringing peoplesurrounding open space and Georges River to provide a strong focus for theand activities together in the one location community. A distinct of the growing community. A quality public place that meets the needs the neighbourhood centre. place that creates a memorable arrival to centre boundary as a 5 minuteThe structure plan identifies the neighbourhood station, adjusted where appropriatewalking distance measured from the railway This distance provides an adequateto account for major features such as schools. size, and is an appropriate fit within thelevel of containment for a centre of this centres hierarchy. capacity to accommodate a mix of livingThis compact place will contain sufficient will ensure new homes are within achoices that respond to local needs, and neighbourhood parks. Apartment livingshort walking distance of local shops and outside the neighbourhood centre boundary is discouraged as it conflicts with the preservation People are attracted to places that provide a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing are attracted to places that People key to economic resilience and the centre will be is also the environment. Variety home to a diversity of building forms. The proportioned, human scale buildings and streets to contribute to the sense of comfort and village feel. Based on the urban design analysis, a traditional neighbourhood centre is comprised of buildings generally of a similar height and of predominantly 4 storey height. This continuous urban form helps define the streets and public spaces. There is the opportunity for taller elements at appropriate core locations to create a diverse and visually interesting skyline. There is space and landscape between buildings. The East Hills Neighbourhood Centre is a place with its own Buildings and identity. the public realm will respond to and reflect the village feel and unique characteristics of the place. The East Hills Neighbourhood Centre is a place with a strong community focus. The primary role of the neighbourhood centre is to provide the ‘heart’ for the local a place community, that brings people together. The East Hills Neighbourhood Centre is a compact place where people feel there is proximity between destinations, and where people feel there is variety and choice that respond to local needs. TABLE 8 8 TABLE Place Making Principles Structure Plan in the Application of the Place Making Principles P3 P2 P1

0.75:1–1:1 FSR development low–rise storeys 0.75:1–1:1 storeys 1:1–1.5:1 3–4 storeys Zone R4 High Density Residential Height recommends 1.5:1–2:1 FSR process this storeys 2:1–2.5:1 3–4 storeys 2.5:1–3:1 4–6 centres, 3–4 storeys Zone B2 Local Centre Zone B2 Local Height Village 4–6 neighbourhood

and passive recreation. Connections to and from the Georges River from the centre will be safe and distinctive. East Hills Park will be embellished to provide a better pace for social interaction will be embellished East Hills Park a high level of local and regional accessibility. Centres envelopes are feasible. At theseThe economic analysis indicates these building development greater than 4 storeyslocations, the economic analysis also indicates construction costs, building codestarts to become less feasible due to increased requirements and parking rates. Cars will travel slowly in the neighbourhood centre, making it easier to cross the will find it safe and street and a pleasant place to walk, cycle, sit and talk. People easy to get around the network of streets, lanes and uncluttered spaces. Drive will continue to provide The metropolitan rail service and Henry Lawson Centres Small Centres Neighbourhood Village 6–8 In addition to the urban design and economic analysis, Council consulted theIn addition to the urban design and economic desired built form.community and industry to establish the For to achieve an appropriate fit within the Metropolitan Plan and Council’s strategicto achieve an appropriate fit within the Metropolitan centres hierarchy. Centres Hierarchy The East Hills Neighbourhood Centre is a place of connection. The movement of people is fundamental to the success of the centre. The network of streets and lanes connect the centre to form a legible and accessible environment that is easy to understand. The East Hills Neighbourhood Centre is a green place. High quality open space and natural areas provide areas for passive recreation and are connected via tree- lined streets. TABLE 8 cont... Structure Plan Overview cont... Structure Plan 8 TABLE Place Making Principles Structure Plan in the Application of the Place Making Principles P4 P4

South West Local Area Plan 64 South West Local Area Plan 65 FIGURE 10.2 East Hills Neighbourhood Centre – Structure Plan 4 storey street wall Neighbourhood Centre Neighbourhood 4 storey mixed use                         4 storey apartments  esidential R  41#&4'5'48' 3 storey R O A D R E S E R V E terrace houses  suburban  neighbourhood Street Proportions  6  FIGURE 10.3 Desired Human Scale Urban Form to Contribute to the Village Feel

South West Local Area Plan 66 South West Local Area Plan 67 In addition, the research looked the research In addition, and at the building envelopes to deliver living choices needed keeping with new dwellings in and the desired housing character Zone B2 Local For market trends. the research assumed Centre, shop top housing with basement car parking when calculating the floor space provision. The precincts within the East Hills Neighbourhood Centre are: • Gateway Precinct • Residential Frame precinct The development framework framework The development explains the application of the place making principles in greater It provides guidance on detail. how the vision and structure plan can be achieved through and appropriate infrastructure design responses. The development framework ‘precinct’ would benefit from a approach (refer to Figure 10.4) which involves grouping activities in different areas to reinforce the structure plan. This ‘precinct’ approach will ensure active street frontages occur along popular streets and between key This approach also destinations. adapts the built form (floor space and building heights capacity, setbacks) to define the desired The way and spaces. character the buildings relate to the street and their neighbours is now more important than ever. 2.3 Framework Development FIGURE 10.4 East Hills Neighbourhood Centre – Precinct Plan

South West Local Area Plan 68 South West Local Area Plan 69

at of existing ‘sense pedestrians within build–outs for kerb create a centre. Avenue Lane to and the spaces within Maclaurin crossings Thompson 31 urban at along raised locations with zone parking stops surrounding bus shared and of network commuter Park quality location Hills footpath high current the the East and those accessing mixed use developments. commuter parking on Park Road. commuter parking on Park Maclaurin Avenue and the accessible railway station are the local magnet, a centrally located ‘heart’ for theplace that provides a strong, distinctive and neighbourhood centre. relax a place where people can play, The gateway is also a central place of activity, and socialise in Maclaurin Avenue and at parks located along the Georges River. Infrastructure Delivery Actions The ongoing Centre Improvement Program. Implement the Town additional street trees and landscapeimplementation of the program will see feel. features on local streets to reﬂect the village for NSW to: with Transport Work • Deliver a • Relocate place’ that serves the long term needs of the community. for Drive by working with Transport Enhance access across Henry Lawson Drive NSW to deliver an elevated pedestrian footbridge over Henry Lawson between East Hills RailwayPark. Station and East Hills • Review Complete more pedestrians on the streets, getting around the appropriate locations. With neighbourhood centre easily and safely will become an even greater priority to Action ensure we have a balanced transport system. The Centres Transport Plan will deliver this action. for NSW for more frequent, direct and prioritised rail Advocate to Transport and bus services to allow for the long term growth in commuter movements. Embellish A1 A5 A4 A3 A2 Ref: P5 Ref:

Ref: P3 Ref: Desired precinct character Gateway Precinct Place Making Principles Ref: P4 & P5 P4 & Ref: A6

Ref: P4 Ref: TABLE 9 – Provides a breakdown of the precincts, infrastructure requirements and planning control infrastructure requirements a breakdown of the precincts, – Provides 9 TABLE Centre. potential of the East Hills Neighbourhood best achieve the vision and future changes that would

which Avenue centre. The Maclaurin 31 neighbourhood No. at the of building character medium–rise low–rise desired the strikes a balance between a dense urban form and retaining a sense ofstrikes a balance between a dense urban for people walking in theenclosure, human scale, comfort and enjoyment commercial core. building heights, this location mayBased on the key considerations around to provide a distinctive skyline to theaccommodate up to 6 storeys (2.5:1 FSR) neighbourhood centre. at this location as it will conflictA height greater than 6 storeys is discouraged with Suggested Planning Control Changes Density from Zone R2 Low in the Gateway Precinct Road No. 94 Park Rezone Centre. to Zone B2 Local Residential such as dual occupancies. Zone B2 does not permit low density options existing retail activity and active streetThe intended outcome is to formalise the ensure the long term success of thefrontages along the main street spine to zone will provide sufficient capacitycentre. The proposed extent of the business housing needs to 2031. to meet population projections and local Accommodate a overshadowing and visual impacts on the street and surrounding buildings will also be substantially greater. Accommodate mainstreet shop-stop buildings in the remainder of the Gateway Precinct. The intended outcome is to retain the character of the main street shops with the option of apartments above, and to provide an appropriate built form transition to the low density residential areas to the south. Based on the key considerations around building heights, allow up to 4 storeys (2:1 FSR). A height greater than 4 storeys is discouraged at this location as the overshadowing and visual impacts on the street and surrounding low density residential dwellings will be substantially greater. locations with a maximum floor space ratio greater than 2:1, reduce the For minimum lot width to 18 metres to achieve the higher floor space ratio. The intended outcome is to encourage high quality development with the most efficient parking layout possible. Otherwise a 2:1 FSR will apply. Allow a street wall up to 4 storeys to contribute to a comfortable level of spatial enclosure and village feel. The remaining storeys are to be setback a minimum 6 metres to reduce the visual impact of the taller elements of buildings and to allow sunlight to penetrate the streets. A7 A9 A8 A11 A10

Ref: P3 Ref: TABLE 9 cont... 9 TABLE Ref: P2 Ref: Gateway Precinct

Place Making Principles

South West Local Area Plan 70 South West Local Area Plan 71

the

local on the short more through within a precinct. choices Frame locations. With traverses living neighbourhood. Based which Residential appropriate route low–rise the at suburban in cycle provide to build–outs buildings is surrounding on–road kerb the in low–rise outcome regional install the and houses intended The Residential Frame precinct is a liveable neighbourhood which marks the fringe precinct is a liveable neighbourhood which marks the The Residential Frame place will accommodate a mix of livingof the neighbourhood centre. This compact from young families to where many, choices that respond to local needs. A place walking distance of the railway station. seniors are making their homes within a short built form transition to the low–riseThe low–rise housing will provide an appropriate houses in the surrounding suburban neighbourhood. will deﬁne precinct is also a place of green streets. Street trees The Residential Frame which is ‘neighbourhood’ character, the public domain and strengthen the centre’s people live and spend time in thevalued by the community and one of the reasons be a place where cars travel slowly, neighbourhood centre. The leafy streets will place to walk and cycle. making it easier to cross the street and a pleasant Infrastructure Delivery Actions streets to complete the footpathConstruct footpaths on both sides of local network, pedestrians on the streets, getting around the neighbourhood centre easilypedestrians on the streets, getting around to ensure we have a balancedand safely will become an even greater priority Action Plan will deliver this action. transport system. The Centres Transport Formalise walking distance of the commercial core and local services. Zone R4 does not permit low density options such as dual occupancies. The proposed extent of the high density residential zone will provide sufﬁcient capacity to meet population projections and local housing needs to 2031. Accommodate streets with painted markings. Suggested Planning Control Changes precinct from Zone R2 Low Frame the properties in the Residential Rezone to Zone R4 High Density Residential. Density Residential The The intended outcome is to provide an appropriate built form transition to the low–rise key considerations around building heights, allow up to 4 storeys (1:1 FSR). A height greater than 4 storeys is discouraged as the overshadowing and visual impacts on the street and neighbouring houses will be substantially greater. A3 A1 A4 A2 TABLE 9 cont... 9 TABLE Ref: P2 Ref: Ref: P4 Ref: Residential Frame Precinct Frame Residential Place Making Principles Place Making Principles Desired precinct character Ref: P3 Ref:

low–rise (irrespective the of 0.5:1 character exceed not existing does the of neighbourhood preservation the suburban with conflicts low–rise it lot size). Require a minimum 6 metre street setback to provide space that can contribute a minimum 6 metre street setback Require to the landscape character of the street. centre boundary is discouragedApartment living outside the neighbourhood as suburban neighbourhood. There is a general acceptance by the Land and acceptance by the Land suburban neighbourhood. There is a general and the planning profession that anEnvironment Court’s planning principles when the FSR of dwellings inopen suburban character is most easily maintained the A5 A6 TABLE 9 cont... 9 TABLE Residential Frame Precinct Frame Residential Ref: P3 Ref:

South West Local Area Plan 72 South West Local Area Plan 73 1,514 594 It also means there is no It also means there owners justiﬁcation for property envelope to seek a building proposed by greater than those (via the Area Plan the Local planning proposal and pre– review process) on the gateway basis that this will help Council to achieve the dwelling target. Total number of dwellings by 2031 number of dwellings Total (50% estimated) dimensional shape that may dimensional shape and siting determine the bulk After allowing of a building. the for building articulation, ﬂoor space of a achievable development is likely to be less than the building envelope. The implication is that the South Area Plan increases Local West the capacity of the neighbourhood centre to accommodate dwelling growth compared to the current target under the Residential This Development Study. increased capacity achieves the direction set by the Metropolitan housing delivery Plan to accelerate stations. next to railway 960 554 Number of existing dwellings (from a 2014 base) Likely net dwelling yield number of dwellings by 2031 Total Number of existing dwellings (from a 2004 base) 40 Target 554 Local Area Plan Under the South West Under the Residential Development Study Under the Residential Based on the research, the potential net dwelling yield in the East Hills Neighbourhood Centre to 2031 is: the potential net dwelling yield in the East Hills Neighbourhood Based on the research, 2.4 Yield Schedule at the The research looked yield to potential net dwelling 2031 based on the structure envelope changes, building plan, feasibility testing and market trends. The research assumed the potential net dwelling yield may equate to about 50% of This is the gross dwelling yield. because there are a number of new residential accommodation that are unlikely to redevelop The research also before 2031. recognises a building envelope but a three is not a building, Improvements FIGURE 10.5 East Hills Neighbourhood Centre – Infrastructure

South West Local Area Plan 74 South West Local Area Plan 75 Height Distribution FIGURE 10.6 East Hills Neighbourhood Centre – Indicative

control planning IMPLEMENTATION setback, off–street parking off–street parking setback, building behind the front line and the landscaping canopy of front yards with 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 multi dwelling housing to ensure these housing types are in keeping with the desired housing for the precinct. character provide seniors housing and aged care facilities. changes to certain neighbourhood shops as 11. Table shown in floodplain risk the relevant management plans that apply Area. Local West to the South • Amend Bankstown LEP • Amend Bankstown DCP L3 • Investigate opportunities to • Some • The implementation of occupancies and to ensure these housing types continue to achieve high quality residential development that is compatible with the suburban character prevailing and amenity of the Suburban Neighbourhood Precinct. suburban The prevailing of the Suburban character Neighbourhood Precinct includes the subdivision the front building pattern, flood risk precinct. Many lots are Many flood risk precinct. Of value. also of high biodiversity 11 lots zoned lots, the 16 rural the Riverland are located within Golf Course site which proposes open space zone as they a private are affected by high riverine and flood risk precincts. stormwater 4 lots Of the remaining 5 lots, are owned by Council and the owned. remaining lot is privately zone will be phased out The rural Council-owned lots 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. The research found the current planning controls are adequate to accommodate the dwelling target to: 10) subject Table (as shown in • A review of the design of dual Plan for Additional Plan for Additional Dwelling Growth in the Suburban Neighbourhood Precinct L3 Based on demographic trends, trends, Based on demographic the Suburban Neighbourhood Precinct will accommodate some dwelling growth in the Area to 2031, Local West South mostly in the form of low–rise multi dwelling dual occupancies, housing and seniors housing dispersed throughout the precinct. certain a lesser extent, To neighbourhood shops which serve the day–to–day needs of residents will also accommodate mostly some dwelling growth, in the form of low–rise shop top housing. and Council-owned Private purpose land zoned for a rural remain within the local area in This zone is reserved 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

South West Local Area Plan 76 South West Local Area Plan 77

the

and does on

storey) Planning (2 based precinct of suburban occur infrastructure. neighbourhood to low–rise 2009. and for low–rise Department the neighbourhood attic. controls the suburban access of adopted by potential plus hierarchy. the planning suburban is low–rise in character storeys centres the constraints, the endorsed procedures, of is 2 in feedback. and change existing limit or Plan the strategies, rezoning character of dwellings height environmental of consultation local spot rezoning the 1940s–1960s. There FSR and for prevailing Metropolitan and the the preservation the the Council’s Council’s topography, reason the during when with with with with aspirations with with built 0.5:1–1.5:1 from been maintained conflicts & Environment. whether the impacts can be managed appropriately. public interest. it • Community • Consistency The suburban neighbourhood is within Zone R2 Low Density Residential, which permits Density Residential, R2 Low The suburban neighbourhood is within Zone and villas multi dwelling housing. The floor spacehouses, dual occupancies, seniors housing plus attic. ratio is 0.5:1 and the height limit is 2 storeys some shops within Zone B1 NeighbourhoodThe suburban neighbourhood also includes and residential flat building. The floor space ratioCentre, which permits shop top housing ranges The research applied a strategic merit test to identify suitable locations that can best copeThe research applied a strategic merit test The strategic merit test includes: centres policy. with growth to 2031, consistent with the • Consistency • Consistency • Consistency • Integration • Demonstrable Based on the strategic merit test, there is some potential for the suburban neighbourhood life cycle,to accommodate growth as much of the housing stock is reaching the end of its having housing (such as houses, dual occupancies, multi dwelling housing and seniors housing) in ahousing (such as houses, dual occupancies, multi dwelling housing and seniors housing) dispersed pattern across the suburbs. Apartment living outside the small village and neighbourhood centres is discouraged as and Environment Court’s neighbourhood. There is a general acceptance by the Land is mostplanning principles and the planning profession that an open suburban character easily not exceed 0.5:1 (irrespective of lot size). Existing dwellings 7,100 Existing dwellings TABLE 10 Potential land capacity in the Suburban Neighbourhood Precinct land capacity in the Suburban Neighbourhood Potential 10 TABLE Research findings Research Current planning controls

in or

lanes review height facilities. and rear to secondary housing. A density access community top and/or have other shop additional access or not for do lane providing schools rear suitable which are hubs, shops have sites for some which criteria transport the with sites

controls of For all space, residents met planning open of heights: which current nearby needs frontages building to access Sites the lane day–to–day the form of shop top housing and transitional medium density housing. the form of shop top housing and transitional development), allow an increase in heightfrontages (but are surrounded by low density attic) to better match the 1.5:1 FSR. from 2 storeys (plus attic) to 3 storeys (no to adjacent residential properties.secondary frontages and are in close proximity of the neighbourhood shops found the most active neighbourhood shops typically have theof the neighbourhood shops found the most following attributes: • Rear • Secondary • Proximity based on the above criteria (together withCouncil reviewed the neighbourhood shops The analysis is potential for additional density. the surrounding context) to decide if there for neighbourhood shops: resulted in the following strategic merit test • Renewal: • Increased • Maintain The suburban neighbourhood also includes a range of neighbourhood shops which serve also includes a range of neighbourhood The suburban neighbourhood the TABLE 10 cont... Potential land capacity in the Suburban Neighbourhood Precinct capacity in the Suburban Neighbourhood land cont... Potential 10 TABLE Research ﬁndings ﬁndings Research cont...

South West Local Area Plan 78 South West Local Area Plan 79 Milperra the following Council-owned lots within Zone RU4, rezone to RE1 Public 500 the prevailing suburban will maintain The Suburban Neighbourhood Precinct a landscaped setting. New low–rise character of low–rise detached housing in a positive contribution to protecting the housing will be well–designed and will make as well as the heritage and biodiversity values unique prevailing suburban character, the scenic foreshore and bushland. to the local area such as the Georges River, and leisure opportunities for The precinct will offer a wide range of recreation Non–residential development will residents and visitors to walk, cycle and exercise. with the scale and unique characteristics be limited to land uses that are compatible of the precinct. Density apply to Zone R2 Low Maintain the current planning controls that Residential. For Recreation: • No. 2 Auld Avenue, Milperra • No. 17A Martin Crescent, Milperra • No. 7A Piper Close, Milperra Apartment living outside the small village and neighbourhood centres is discouraged as it conflicts with the preservation of the existing character of the low–rise and suburban neighbourhood. There is a general acceptance by the Land Environment Court’s planning principles and the planning profession that an open suburban character is most easily maintained when the FSR of dwellings in the low– rise suburban neighbourhood does not exceed 0.5:1 (irrespective of lot size). Focus on low–rise shop top housing within Zone B1 Neighbourhood Centre to achieve the dwelling target. Increase the storey limit for the following properties within Zone B1 Neighbourhood Centre from 2 storeys (plus attic) to 3 storeys (no attic) to better match the 1.5:1 FSR: • Milperra Shops - Nos. 120–126 Ashford Avenue and No. 6 Bullecourt Avenue, • No. 48 Amiens Avenue, Milperra • Kennedy Street Shops - Nos.119-129 Kennedy Street, Picnic Point A1 A3 A2 A4 A5 Suggested planning control changes Dwelling target to 2031 Dwelling target to control based on planning changes Desired precinct character Table 11 Distribution of dwelling target in the Suburban Neighbourhood Precinct of dwelling target in the Suburban Distribution 11 Table IMPLEMENTATION • Amend Bankstown LEP L4 To ensure the scenic and To of the environmental quality and to foreshore area is protected and property, manage risks to life it is proposed to prohibit multi dwelling housing development for properties with direct access to This approach the Georges River. supplements the Georges River Regional Environmental Plan which aims to protect the environmental qualities of 12 the whole catchment.Table for identifies the desired character the foreshore area and affected properties. Hills Milperra East Point Hills Drive, Drive, Picnic East Milperra Lawson Lawson Avenue, Avenue, Avenue, Henry Burbank Burbank Auld 406 Henry 692 95 55 No. No. No. No. No.13 to to to to Council recognises there is Council recognises the foreshore pressure to develop cumulative effect is it The area. of native may lead to the removal of fragmentation vegetation, the destruction wildlife corridors, stormwater of rock faces, pollutants entering the runoff, weed infestation and waterways, The risk to life flood impacts. and property from flooding is also significantly higher in the foreshore area Bankstown Local Environmental Plan 2015 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). to 57 384 13 480 • No. Protect and enhance the biodiversity values and landscape amenity of the foreshore area. and enhance the biodiversity values and landscape amenity of the foreshore area. Protect Retain the character of low–rise detached housing in a landscaped setting. multi dwelling housing on the following properties within the foreshore area: Prohibit • No. 3 • No. • No. • No. Protect the Protect and environmental of the scenic qualities Foreshore Area TABLE 12 Suggested planning controls in the foreshore area 12 Suggested TABLE Desired Character Suggested planning control changes 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

South West Local Area Plan 80 South West Local Area Plan 81 being located at East Hills 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 East Hills original location. itself has significant Park heritage significance being a destination for recreation since the 1920s. 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. layout of the principal streets layout of the principal evidence provides tangible that was of the subdivision the formed to accommodate Settlement. • Caird’s Wharf, identified as • Cattle Duffer’s Flat is Protect the Heritage Protect Character of the Local South West Area Settlement is historically part significant because it was 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 resulted in the locality being The road named “Milperra”. L5 • The Milperra Soldiers 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 heritage listingA generations. means that a site has been a special acknowledged as having for the present community value and for future generations. This action aims to retain the following heritage items that are Local West located in the South Area: IMPLEMENTATION Heritage Assessment of lands adjacent to Georges River within the South Local Area West • Amend Bankstown LEP Complete an Aboriginal • L5 Preserving heritage significance canPreserving heritage be achieved in many different ways. properties onThese include listing list or preservingour heritage item important commercial facades of thethrough to incorporation story of the building or place into the design of buildings and places. Council will work with property toowners to identify the best way preserve the heritage significance of these sites. Council will continue to supportCouncil will continue owners throughheritage property for grants targeted heritage the heritagespecific works and clauses in incentive conservation the LEP. Council also notes that the Georges River National Park contains aboriginal heritage sites hand including rock shelters, and axe rock engravings stencils, The NSW grinding grooves. Service Wildlife and National Parks There are manages these sites. places objects, currently no areas, or landscapes identified as being of Aboriginal heritage significance to culture and people under Bankstown Local Environmental Plan 2015. 31 Ferndale Road, Revesby. Revesby. Road, Ferndale Road is 31 Ferndale No. amongst understood to be the earlier extant houses in It has associations Revesby. Robert with a local identity, and was Waddington, Storey and occupied owned built, family Waddington by the The house for many years. is distinctive because it is which constructed of stone, quarried and dressed on was It is considered to the site. example of a stone be a rare twentieth century dwelling in the City of Bankstown and retained a large appears to have amount of original building recent More fabric externally. fabric has been appropriately detailed. • No. Ferndale Cottage at

South West Local Area Plan 82 South West Local Area Plan 83 FIGURE 11 Current and potential heritage items in the South West Local Area IMPLEMENTATION Agreements Policy parking requirements to reduce parking requirements proximity car dependence in and enable to public transport viable development. management and water sensitive urban design provisions. • Amend Bankstown LEP • Amend Bankstown DCP • Amend the Planning L6 • A review of the off–street • A review of stormwater 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 commercial core to meet the off–street Council parking requirements, may allow multi–storey public car parks to accommodate the commercial related parking spaces with planning agreements contributing to the cost. Lead the Way with Lead the Way of Better Standards Building Design correspond with the diverse of streets and character precincts. appearances external frontages, and signs to improve the quality and image of development in the centres. provisions, and to apply SEPP and provisions, 65 to serviced apartments and boarding houses. L6 • A review of setbacks to • A review of active street 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 & Environment has issued statewide policies to achieve good urban namely the Design Quality design, Guide and Apartment Design of Council is committed to BASIX. building on these policies and to customise the design controls to and further enhance the character of the centres in the appearance local area. There are certain changes Council could make to the design controls to achieve the desired built form namely: outcomes, • A review of design excellence

South West Local Area Plan 84 South West Local Area Plan 85 IMPLEMENTATION Council will work with other service providers to support opportunities for co–location. Program L7 • Urban Renewal Program: • Diverstment Property rather than strategic planning. planning. strategic than rather facilities are Most of Council’s and at a critical over 50 years old lifecycle. stage of the building These facilities are likely to require substantial maintenance or refurbishment to continue to meet community expectation. These facilities also replicate the numerous school and church of halls that service a variety community needs and commercial operations. many facilities do not As such, address the criteria for visual with integration prominence, uses, other activity generating and useability accessibility, building conditions. This action identiﬁes the following facilities as being appropriate for long–term divestment subject to investigation of appropriate options the activities currently using the surplus facilities. Make Local Facilities Make Local Facilities for More Sustainable Community Services L7 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 people from a diverse of backgrounds can learn, range socialise and support celebrate, 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 The South 13). Table (refer to Area will be served by Local West community new multi–purpose, Small facility in the Panania Centre which will provide Village of activities spaces for the range being undertaken in the local area Actions L1 and L2). (refer to 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 found that some best practice out–of–centre facilities are most likely a legacy of land ownership The age, design, size of the hall and its proximity to residential properties limit its The age, design, size of the hall and its usage for a range of community uses. nights per week with the hall remaining Scout halls are generally only used a few during the day and on weekends. predominantly unused on the other nights, and Guide activities is also affecting The changing trends in participation in Scout the use of these facilities. early child care facilities such as Council’s role in the provision of Review feasibility of providing these specialist kindergartens and pre-schools and the facilities in the long term. Proposed Service/Activity Proposed TABLE 13 Community facilities in the South West Local Area facilities in the South West Community 13 TABLE Facility East Hills Kindergarten & Kiosk (No. 574A Henry Lawson Drive, East Hills) Milperra Kindergarten (No. 12 Amiens Avenue, Milperra) Milperra Community Centre (No. 128 Ashford Milperra) Avenue, East Hills Scouts Hall (No. 629 Henry Lawson Drive, East Hills)

South West Local Area Plan 86 South West Local Area Plan 87 FIGURE 12 Community Facilities in the South West Local Area

IMPLEMENTATION Liaise with Schools Liaise with Schools Shared Regarding Access to School Halls L8 Develop partnerships with local schools L8 A number of schools within A number of schools within the local area received funding under the Commonwealth Governments ‘Building the Education Revolution’ Nation for Building Stimulus Package 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.

South West Local Area Plan 88 South West Local Area Plan 89 FIGURE 13 Liveable Action Plan The Western Sydney University Sydney University Western The employment site is a strategic The for the City of Bankstown. 302 staff and university employs provides tertiary education to 7,700 students in the fields of Psychology and Social Sciences, Humanities and Communication Education and Business. Arts, masterplan for The University’s the site will guide development into the future and will ensure connectivity and transport accessibility for students and staff. 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, developed from a has over time, small airport into a business park comprising over 170 firms and over 6,000 jobs. 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 line Airport-East Hills Railway runs through the area with and East Hills stations at Panania providing an excellent transport Sydney/Sydney link to Central The local area also Airport. contains a number of local bus routes which provide access to destinations within the local area, other destinations in the City of Bankstown and wider region.

South West Local Area Plan 90 South West Local Area Plan 91 healthier communities by healthier communities and times, reducing travel to spend enabling residents more time at home or enjoying leisure activities. workforce and demographic particularly as an changes, ageing population will develop different employment and consumption patterns. dwellings supplement the employment functions of the centres and industrial precincts. • A local area that promotes • A local area that can adapt to • A local area where new 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. 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 businesses. • A local area that supports • A local area that makes more • A local area that strengthens The Milperra Industrial Precinct The Milperra has a significant concentration of metals and engineering, and repairs, automotive parts freight logistics and aviation In recent times many businesses. of the older manufacturers have however, downsized or closed, efficient firms serving local niche continued to grow, markets have including freight and logistics companies. aim to Actions 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:

transport all for IMPLEMENTATION Program University • Roads Program • Economic Development I1 the Currently the University hasCurrently the University arts anda strong focus on which does nothumanities courses with surrounding uses in integrate Specialised Airport Milperra the There is a potential to Centre. link with the existing aviation and metals engineering activities by providing complimentary courses at the campus in the Council will liaise with the future. University to explore opportunities for synergies between the university and the Specialised Centre. The Special Use Zone is to be retained to facilitate existing activities. from and to access improve to Plan for employment Plan for employment and education activities at the Sydney Western University

University I1 the The Western Sydney University is a Western The key academic and research campus with on–campus residential accommodation and supporting The University is amenities. by relatively currently constrained services and poor public transport The a lack of space on campus. University is planning for growth, and is looking at improving amenities. Land use impacts on surrounding residential streets need to be Council carefully managed. University the will encourage plan to to enhance its transport reduce incidences of local streets being used for student parking. Council will consider how we can assist in connecting students to a options of transport wider range bus and cycling, such as walking, cars. to reduce reliance on train with The Western Sydney University will continue to provide high quality education services and Sydney University will The Western a range of jobs in the tertiary education sector for the City of Bankstown. The functioning of the University will have regard to the amenity of residents in the surrounding Milperra neighbourhood area. Maintain the current special use zone. Liaise modes. Suggested planning control changes Other policy changes Desired Character

South West Local Area Plan 92 South West Local Area Plan 93 IMPLEMENTATION Program 3 3 in East Hills Road Lucas Point in Picnic Burns Road I2 • Town Centre Improvement • Town Tier Neighbourhood shops centres in the ﬁrst tier. Allocations tier. centres in the ﬁrst $1–2 of funding between for works. million are available has completed Council date, To improvement works in Panania Centre in 2010. Village Small The second tier focuses on typically neighbourhood centres, Many of groups of 5 to 10 shops. the smaller centres in the South Area fall under this Local West The third tier is small category. works providing new inexpensive seats such as bins, infrastructure and some planting. This action aims to continue to explore opportunities to apply the TCIP to the following shops in the Local Area: South West Strengthen the Image and Amenity of the Neighbourhood Shops I2 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 FIGURE 14 Invest Action Plan

South West Local Area Plan 94 South West Local Area Plan 95

to the health and well-being of residents by providing safe, accessible and well connected open spaces. wide range of multi–functional wide range open spaces to serve different whilst community needs, protecting the biodiversity of the open spaces and values corridors.

• A local area that contributes Council adopted an Open Space a Plan in 2013 and Strategic Community Land Generic Plan These of Management in 2014. documents help to inform the Area Plans and provides the Local following Open Space Hierarchy: The Green Actions aim to deliver The Green of open space an adequate supply growth by to sustain population parks ensuring neighbourhood are within an acceptable walking distance (around 400 metres) of Providing all residential areas. open spaces closer to residents will contribute to the liveability of the local area as it will achieve the following sustainability principles derived from State Government and Local Council policies: • A local area that provides a

Open spaces such as parks, 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 Reserve and the Ah of Vale the Grove Native Gardens, Sylvan 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. 2.3 Green Open spaces and facilities capable of hosting state or Open spaces and facilities in as the Dunc Gray Velodrome national events, such Bass Hill and regional uniqueness or standard servicing a citywide in Milperra. This of Ah Reserve need, such as the Vale which is also include Georges River National Park Crown land. and cricket. competitions for sports such as football functions Most of these sportsgrounds have secondary in East Hills. such as a passive park, such as Smith Park for a local but usually only support passive recreation Reserve catchment within 400 metres, such as Edwards in Panania. recreation needs These small spaces service the passive amenity of of residents and contribute to the natural local areas. They are typically parcels of land less than 0.2ha surplus from subdivisions, road reserves or infrastructure easements. An example in the South in Panania. Reserve Area is Wall Local West State Regional/ Open spaces and facilities of signiﬁcant proportion, District that stages citywide Open Spaces and facilities Neighbourhood of a district park These spaces may have some qualities Local Citywide

South West Local Area Plan 96 South West Local Area Plan 97 (partial) Zone R2 Zone RE1 Zone RE1 Zone R2 Zone RU4 Zone RE1 by addressing physical barriers. underutilised sporting fields Council can at some schools. investigate access arrangements with the schools to enable the use of this land by residents. routes that pass through open routes that pass through these spaces and incorporate walking routes into the broader Improve and cycling network. pedestrian and cycle links to major parks (such as Smith Kelso East Hills Park, Park, and Deepwater Parklands and the Georges River Park, other and National Park) key destinations (such as community facilities and public transport). Current zone zone Proposed • Improve access to open space • Improve access to • Define walking and cycling Ensure Open Space Ensure Open Space all is Accessible to Residents to the most appropriate zone where they are no longer required for acquisition. informally used as open space. informally used as open space. Amendments to Bankstown LEP should rezone these areas to an open space zone to recognise their contribution as green spaces in the urban area. G1 Drive, 739 Henry Lawson Victor Avenue, Nos. 9 and 9A No. 17A Martin Crescent, Milperra Picnic Point Panania • Rezone areas from open space • Rezone areas that are 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 centre is land outside the Panania distances. outside these walking Actions which would improve access to open space in the Suburban Neighbourhood Precinct include: Close and No. 7A Piper Property IMPLEMENTATION Program Program Program–Capital Works Program–Capital local and neighbourhood open local and neighbourhood space. limited recreational, as having social or environmental value. or less than 0.2 hectares and would not contribute to a proposed walking/cycling route. another quality open space within 400 metres. • Divestment Property • Acquisition Property • Amend Bankstown LEP • Open Space Improvement G1 Divestment of open space would Divestment of open where: only be considered • There is a high provision of • The open space is identified • The open space is equal to • Residents have access to Council will also ensure all open space land has the appropriate land use zone. the Based on this set of criteria, West proposals for the South Local Area are: connectivity. wildlife and biodiversity corridors. either active or passive open space. • There is a need to improve • There is a need to improve The difficulty and expense of The difficulty and space also obtaining more open enhance means Council must improved existing spaces through facilities and increased vegetation aesthetics and wildlife for shade, spaces open In future, habitat. will need to become more multi- better linkages and have purpose, extended hours of use where 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 and divest open Land acquisition will be spaces. considered where: • There is poor provision of Open spaces must also function Open spaces must uses to support the desired facilities, through appropriate 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.

South West Local Area Plan 98 South West Local Area Plan 99

for East Hills Park. of newInvestigate divestment of this property and utilise funds for purchase and embellishment the property from community land to operational Reclassify and existing open space supply. Density Residential to R2 Low Recreation the property from RE1 Public land. Rezone of newInvestigate divestment of this property and utilise funds for purchase and embellishment the property from community land to operational Reclassify and existing open space supply. Density Residential to R2 Low Recreation the property from RE1 Public land. Rezone isInvestigate options for land acquisition to provide a neighbourhood park in this area, which identified as being outside a 400m walk to open space. the properties from operational land to community land to reflect current use asReclassify valuable open space. the properties from operational land to community land to reflect current use asReclassify to RE1 Public Density Residential the property from R2 Low valuable open space. Rezone Recreation. the properties from community land to operational land to reflect the uses occurringReclassify on the site and facilitate these kinds of activities into the future. Action utilise funds for purchase and embellishment of newInvestigate divestment of this property and the property from community land to operational Reclassify and existing open space supply. Density Residential to R2 Low Recreation the property from RE1 Public land. Rezone utilise funds for purchase and embellishment of newInvestigate divestment of this property and the property from community land to operational Reclassify and existing open space supply. Density Residential to R2 Low Recreation the property from RE1 Public land. Rezone utilise funds for purchase and embellishment of newInvestigate divestment of this property and No reclassification required as land already operational. Rezone and existing open space supply. Density Residential to R2 Low Recreation the property from RE1 Public utilise funds for purchase and embellishment of newInvestigate divestment of this property and the property from community land to operational Reclassify and existing open space supply. Density Residential to R2 Low Recreation the property from RE1 Public land. Rezone utilise funds for purchase and embellishment of newInvestigate divestment of this property and the property from community land to operational Reclassify and existing open space supply. Density Residential to R2 Low Recreation the property from RE1 Public land. Rezone utilise funds for purchase and embellishment of newInvestigate divestment of this property and the property from community land to operational Reclassify and existing open space supply. Density Residential to R2 Low Recreation the property from RE1 Public land. Rezone Drive in relation to objectives and planning land uses at 572 and 564 Henry Lawson Review

12 McKevitte Ave, Ave, 12 McKevitte East Hills No. 572 and No. 564 Henry Lawson Drive, East Hills Eynham Reserve, 32 Eynham Rd, Milperra 167 Beaconsﬁeld St, Panania (part Lucas Drain Reserve of), Land between 38 and Hills East 40 Lucas Road, Reserve, McKevitte 243 Horsely Road, 243 Horsely Road, Panania Reserve, Wall Links Reserve, Milperra 9 Links Ave, around Properties Dalziel Avenue. Smith Park 2D Lehn Rd, East Hills Thomas Street, Drain 87 Thomas St, Reserve Picnic Point Council’s Depot, 252 Panania Bransgrove Road, Unnamed reserve at 252 Bransgrove Road, Panania Unnamed reserve at Malvern Reserve, 96 Malvern Reserve, Malvern St, Panania Property Based on this set of criteria, the proposals for the South West Local Area are: Local West the proposals for the South of criteria, Based on this set FIGURE 15 Open Space in the South West Local Area

South West Local Area Plan 100 South West Local Area Plan 101 IMPLEMENTATION • Amend Bankstown LEP • Amend Bankstown DCP G2 Motorway, Kelso Creek and part Kelso Motorway, development of the Riverlands of Planning The Department site. a is currently determining planning proposal to redevelop 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 with the NSW National Parks Service for the Wildlife and appropriate maintenance of the This freshwater Lagoon. Yeramba wetland is cut off from the The Georges River by a weir. site is important to the local There is 1.8km community. and the area track loop walking provides habitat for a wide range and fauna. of ﬂora

Sylvan Park

Council’s native National by River remnant Land (including covered Protect and Protect Manage Local and Significant Regional Conservation Lands vegetation on private land. vegetation on private Community Land Generic Plan of Management 2014 and specific Bushland Plans of Management. Grove Native Garden) G2 • Georges • Certain • Crown open space analysis Council’s also identified biodiversity are linear which corridors, 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 These and fauna. native flora biodiversity corridors include land along the Georges River, part of some Morgans Creek, residential zoned land passing the M5 through Oxley Reserve, 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 16): • Parks IMPLEMENTATION Management tourism activities along the tourism activities optimise the Georges River to of the community benefits 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. Improve the connectivity of riparian zone from Deepwater of Ah. Park to Vale G3 • Amend Bankstown LEP • Amend Plan of • Maximise recreation and Maximise the and Recreational Ecological Functions of the Deepwater Park and restore where possible of character the natural features such as riverbanks and watercourses. of and educational value the Aboriginal corridor’s and European heritage characteristics. access. G3 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: • Protect remnant natural areas • Optimise the conservation • Maximise regional foreshore

South West Local Area Plan 102 South West Local Area Plan 103 IMPLEMENTATION Program–Capital Works Program–Capital urban design elements urban design elements to help into open spaces 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. G4 • Amend Bankstown DCP • Open Space Improvement • Incorporate water sensitive 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. Public domain works, such Public domain works, will as town centre upgrades, environmentally incorporate such as rain sustainable design native vegetation and gardens, This issue recycled materials. will be considered from the initial planning stage to eventual sensitive Water decommissioning. urban design principles will into planning be incorporated controls as a means to support quality and improved water reduced run–off. The Community Land Generic Plan of Management also includes two performance targets relating to environmentally sustainable design: • Comply with Ecologically Lead the Way with Lead the Way Environmentally Sustainable Design G4 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. Environmentally sustainable design 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, materials efficiency efficiency, Improving and indoor air quality. energy, building designs can save while creating a and money, water more enjoyable and comfortable Council is place to work and live. in terms proposing to lead the way of environmentally sustainable design.

IMPLEMENTATION Program No. 24A Browning St, 24A Browning St, No. East Hills 20A Dowding St, No. Panania No. 31A Eddie Ave, Ave, 31A Eddie No. Panania St, 23A Freda No. Panania 65A Hinemoa St, No. Panania • Divestment Property Divest: - - - Divest subject to the creation of an easement: - - - - G5 Based on this set of criteria, the of criteria, Based on this set is to divest intended outcome land: the following operational • •

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 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. amenity. G5 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: • The • The • The • The

South West Local Area Plan 104 South West Local Area Plan 105 IMPLEMENTATION G6 • Recovery Program Waste • Amend Bankstown LEP • Amend Plan of Management Council has assessed the feasibilityCouncil has assessed of Kelso of extending the life to providingLandfill with a view options tolow impact processing assist with managing Council’s liability and stabilising the current The analysis disposal costs. waste site is found that the Kelso located and also large strategically enough to explore emerging low 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, landfill. processing at Kelso This will also include appropriate long term land use of adjoining lots Road and M5 between Bransgrove Motorway. Explore opportunities Explore opportunities to enhance recovery activities at Kelso Landfill G6 However, due to the decreasing due to the However, tonnages being sent to the Kelso Council will not reach the Landfill, closing capacity required to cap the landfill by 2017 as previously Council is currently considered. seeking an extension with the to extend the life of the NSW EPA landfill for up to 15 years to ensure reflect the To closure. best practice ongoing historical and long-term use of the site for land fill activities it is proposed to rezone the land from its current public recreation It is also zone to a special use zone. proposed to reclassify certain land from community to operational land to reflect the current use. Kelso landfill is a valuable asset landfill is a valuable Kelso The 50 for the City of Bankstown. hectare site has been in operation Each in some form since 1955. 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. FIGURE 16 Green Action Plan

South West Local Area Plan 106 South West Local Area Plan 107

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. public transport use, use, public transport particularly for commute trips, to keep Sydney compact and moving. healthier communities by 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 to undertake short, vehicles, comfortable and safe trips on foot or by bike and to establish a culture of non- motorised mobility.

The beneﬁts of a balanced balanced The beneﬁts of a system is it makes transport better use of transport and makes the infrastructure, Area a more Local West South liveable and healthier place as it will achieve the following sustainability principles derived from State Government and Local Council policies: • A • A • A

The South West The Local Area South West contains public transport corridors and state roads that Sydney. south–west traverse T2 (Airport/ These include the and South) West Inner East Hills, the M5 Motorway Line, Railway Drive. and Henry Lawson Despite the connections to the the network, public transport Area remains a Local West South dominant car based environment. Five of every seven residents the local area for work with leave by car. the majority travelling only 6% of journeys Currently, and are made by public transport and cycling. 5% by walking aim to Actions 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. 2.4 Connected

the slows promotes connects that that that area area area local local local people to key destinations via via people to key destinations cohesive a finer grid of safe, routes. and attractive growth of greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the number of car journeys to access jobs and services. lower vehicle speeds through than regulation, design rather and limits freight and through in local streets. traffic • A • A the Connected At the same time, the policies Actions will integrate active for public transport, and parking traffic transport, to support the function and servicing of the centres within the local area. • A

more transport successful makes provides with a that with that area area area area local local local local local economies by having 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. options sustainable transport to to minimise vulnerability increasing fuel costs. 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. efﬁcient use of infrastructure. • A • A • A • A

South West Local Area Plan 108 South West Local Area Plan 109

Station

Railway Railway IMPLEMENTATION Panania Panania The first stage is to prepare a masterplan Railway for the Panania Station Precinct. will be an accessible station station will be an accessible and that provides direct safe access for commuters, cyclists and pedestrians, people with disabilities. Station will provide better Station will provide better connections to the rail/bus interchange and neighbouring civic spaces. C1 • Urban Renewal Program: • Urban Renewal Program: • The Council will achieve the above, To explore mechanisms to increase the amount of public domain Railway area between the Panania Station and Anderson Avenue. • The Redevelop and Redevelop the Panania expand Station Railway C1 The Panania railway station is the railway The Panania to the Panania principal gateway The station Small Village Centre. interchange, functions as a rail/bus providing public transport connections to Bankstown. there will be 28,300 By 2031, residents within the local area. The Metropolitan Plan recognises there must be adequate transport capacity to sustain this growth, particularly if this will increase the share of work journeys by public transport. make more efficient use of To Council will work infrastructure, and Transport with Sydney Trains for NSW to develop a masterplan for the redevelopment and railway expansion of the Panania station and the surrounding land. The masterplan is to be based on the following intended outcomes: IMPLEMENTATION Program (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 (such as schools and other educational establishments). Government to include mandatory Transport Management Plans for all education facility development enabled under the State Environmental Planning Policy 2007. (Infrastructure) advocate for duplication of Drive between Henry Lawson the M5 corridor and the Hume Highway. Action Plan to identify specific and cycling walking traffic, improvements infrastructure to deliver a balanced transport system within the centres. • Roads Program • Bike and Pedestrian • Concentrate road based freight • Develop design and • Advocate the State • Council will continue to • Finalise the Centres Transport Enhance Accessibility Enhance Accessibility across the South Local Area West 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. the bus stops that form part of the regional bus routes. • Improve the regional cycle 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: • Improve pedestrian access to

South West Local Area Plan 110 South West Local Area Plan 111 FIGURE 17 Connected Action Plan

South West Local Area Plan 112

South West Local Area Plan 113

Implementation Overview and Overview Chapter Three Chapter core and provide a place core and provide for community interaction. Medium and medium–high rise buildings at appropriate locations will create a sense human scale, of enclosure, comfort and enjoyment order, in the for people walking Leafy commercial core. streets will connect people to the low–rise liveable neighbourhoods and provide a platform from which to journey into the centre. Centre will continue to function as a local shopping and commuting precinct servicing the day–to–day needs of residents with excellent access to high quality open space and the Georges River. shops will Avenue Maclaurin streetscape. create a vibrant The local streets will be a travel place where cars tranquil making it easier to slowly, cross the street and creating a sit and pleasant place to walk, Low–rise buildings will talk. create a sense of enclosure, comfort order, human scale, and enjoyment for people in the neighbourhood walking The urban spaces centre. and street trees will create ‘sense of place’ for the a neighbourhood centre. • The East Hills Neighbourhood Active street frontages at the create an active, urban create an active, experience with a combination of business and community facilities that will capitalise visitors and on the residents, commuters passing through The people focussed daily. streets will be an invitation to explore the commercial Centre will continue to function as a successful and bustling convenience centre built around a high quality and community space. central The commercial core will 3.1 Overview and outArea Plan sets This Local Implementation 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: • The Panania Small Village

South West Local Area Plan 114 South West Local Area Plan 115 Table 14 summarises the changes 14 summarises the changes Table to the statutory planning and infrastructure framework the desired priorities to achieve The for the precincts. character 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 3.2 and 3.3. 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. Area Plan applies to This Local 2031 with periodic monitoring on the progress of the priority may make Council actions. necessary reﬁnements in response to changing circumstances. continue to provide a place for tertiary education activities for the City of Bankstown and Sydney Metropolitan Region. The precinct will also continue to provide opportunities for higher order jobs in the City. range of recreation and leisure range opportunities for residents cycle and and visitors to walk, Non–residential exercise. development will be limited to land uses that are compatible with the scale and unique of the precinct. characteristics will maintain the Precinct will maintain the of low– character prevailing in a rise detached housing New landscaped setting. low–rise housing will be well designed and will make a positive contribution to protecting the prevailing as well as suburban character, the heritage and biodiversity unique to the local area values such as the Georges River and the scenic foreshore area and bushland. • The University Precinct will The precinct will offer a wide • The Suburban Neighbourhood Advocate Advocate

X X X

Asset and Infrastructure and Asset X X X X X X

Statutory Planning Planning Statutory X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X University Precinct Precinct University

X X X X X Suburban Neighbourhood Precinct Precinct Neighbourhood Suburban X X X X X X X X

Summary of Change

East Hills Neighbourhood Centre Neighbourhood Hills East X X X X X X X X Panania Small Village Centre Centre Village Small Panania

X Actions Actions G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 I2 G6 C1 X I1 L8 L1 X L2 C2 X L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 X TABLE 14 14 TABLE

South West Local Area Plan 116 South West Local Area Plan 117 enable the provision of a protect the heritage provide sufficient floor accommodate taller encourage the consolidation 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. 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. buildings in the centres and provide an appropriate in building heights to transition neighbouring areas. of certain land for redevelopment. • To • To • To • To • To the changes 15 summarises Table to the Local Environmental Plan Statutory Planning Statutory Planning strengthen the function integrate retail, commercial, provide a range of of the Panania Small Village Village Small of the Panania Centre and the East Hills Neighbourhood Centre as the primary commercial and community centres in the Local Area. South West 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 • To • To Local Environmental Plan Local Environmental The Bankstown Local Environmental Plan is Council’s principal planning tool to regulate the function and growth Area. Local West of the South The Local Environmental Plan zones and provides objectives, development standards such as building heights, ﬂoor space ratios, lot sizes and densities. is proposing Area Plan This Local certain changes to the Local Environmental Plan to achieve the for the precincts, desired character namely: 3.2 Framework • To Density Residential Density Residential Density Residential Low Low Density Residential. Density Residential to Zone B2 Local Centre. Infrastructure to Zone B2 Local Centre. Infrastructure to Zone B2 Local to Zone B2 Local Density Residential Zone R2 Low Street and No. 103A Marco Avenue from Centre. Centre. to Zone B2 Local to Zone R4 High Density Residential. to Zone R4 High Density Residential. to Zone R3 Medium Density Residential. to Zone R3 Medium Density Residential. to Zone R4 High Density Residential. to Zone R4 High Density Residential. as it conflicts with the preservation of the existing character of the low–rise suburban and Environment Court’s neighbourhood. There is a general acceptance by the Land is most easily planning principles and the planning profession that an open suburban character maintained when the FSR of dwellings in the low–rise suburban neighbourhood does not exceed 0.5:1 (irrespective of lot size). University Precinct Precinct. Panania Small Village Centre Panania • Street from Zone SP2 Avenue and No. 31 Peffer the properties at No. 77 Anderson Rezone • Rezone the properties at Nos. 156–178 and 185–217 Tower Street, No. 30A Hinemoa • Rezone the properties at Nos. 210–224 Weston Street from SP2 – Rail Infrastructure Facility • Rezone the properties in the Residential Frame precinct from Zone R2 • Low Rezone the properties in the Terrace Housing precinct from Zone R2 East Hills Neighbourhood Centre • Low Rezone No. 94 Park Road from Zone R2 • Rezone the properties in the Residential Frame precinct from Zone R2 Suburban Neighbourhood Precinct • Maintain the current planning controls that apply to Zone R2 Low Apartment living outside the small village and neighbourhood centres is discouraged • Maintain the current special use zone (Zone SP2 Educational Establishment) for the University L2 I1 L3

Actions Changes Proposed 15 Table Plan changes to the Local Environmental Key Zone L1

South West Local Area Plan 118 South West Local Area Plan 119 Density Residential to Density Residential: Crescent, Milperra from Zone RU4 Primary Production Small Lots to Zone RE1 Public Recreation. Recreation. Zone RE1 Public Density Residential. to Zone R2 Low Recreation - 96 Malvern St, Panania No. - Panania & No. 243 Horsely Road, 252 Bransgrove Road No. - 167 Beaconsﬁeld St, Panania No. - East Hills Road, between Nos. 38 and 40 Lucas Land - No. 12 McKevitte Ave, East Hills - 32 Eynham Rd, Milperra No. - 9 Links Ave, Milperra No. Open Space • Rezone the properties at No. 2 Auld Avenue, No. 7A Piper Close and No. 17A Martin • Low Rezone No. 739 Henry Lawson Drive, Picnic Point from Zone R2 • Rezone the portion of Nos. 9 and 9A Victor Avenue, Panania with Zoned RE1 Public • Low Rezone the following properties from RE1 Public Recreation to R2 Rezone the Kelso landfill site from Zone RE1 Public Recreation to Zone SP2 Infrastructure, to operational land accordingly. and reclassify the land from community G1 G6 Actions Changes Proposed Plan changes to the Local Environmental Key 15 cont... Table

Hinemoa Street (Panania Top of the Hill) Top Hinemoa Street (Panania storeys (2.5:1 FSR). Maclaurin Avenue, and Nos. 49 and 94–100 Park Road. Allow up to 4 storeys (2:1 FSR). Tower Street. Allow up to 6 storeys (2.5:1 FSR). Tower o Nos. 219–229 Tower Street, and o and Road Point between Picnic Street side of Tower on both Properties width to 18 metres to achieve the higher floor space ratio. Otherwise a 2:1 FSR will apply. will apply. width to 18 metres to achieve the higher floor space ratio. Otherwise a 2:1 FSR - Accommodate a medium–rise building on No. 31 Maclaurin Avenue. Allow up to 6 - Accommodate mainstreet shop-stop buildings for the properties at Nos. 14–36 and 17–19 - up to 4 storeys (2:1 FSR). Allow floor space ratio. Otherwise a 2:1 FSR will apply. width to 18 metres to achieve the higher Marco Avenue, 34–48 Anderson Avenue, Nos. 35–63 Anderson Avenue, Nos. 99–103A car park. A masterplan would provide the and the Anderson Avenue Edwards Reserve adjoining land (within the context of up to 6 storeys opportunity to better utilise this space and on the eastern side of Anderson Avenue). and the railway line. Accommodate Street, Sherlock Avenue FSR) in the area bound by Tower / 1:1 FSR). low–rise buildings in the remainder of the precinct (4 storeys - Accommodate medium–rise buildings on Anderson Avenue and certain properties on - mainstreet shop-stop buildings at: Accommodate 1.5:1 FSR for the following properties: - Milperra Shops – Nos. 120 to 126 Ashford Avenue, Milperra and 6 Bullecourt Avenue. - Kennedy Street Shops - Nos. 119 to 129 Kennedy Street, Picnic Point - 48 Amiens Avenue, Milperra Within the Terrace Housing precinct, accommodate low–rise housing (3 storeys / 0.75:1 FSR). Within the Terrace Housing Precinct, accommodate low–rise housing. Allow up to 3 storeys (1.5:1 FSR). • For locations with a maximum floor space ratio greater than 2:1, reduce the minimum lot • Require active street frontages on the main streets (Maclaurin Avenue). • Within the Residential Frame precinct, accommodate low–rise housing (4 storeys / 1:1 FSR). • East Hills Neighbourhood Centre • Within the Gateway precinct: • For locations with a maximum floor space ratio greater than 2:1, reduce the minimum lot • Prepare a masterplan for the northern side of the Panania Small Village Centre comprising Nos. • Within the Commercial Fringe precinct, accommodate low–rise buildings (4 storeys / 2:1 FSR). • Within the Residential Frame precinct, accommodate medium–rise buildings (6 storeys / 1.5:1 • Panania Small Village Centre Panania • Within the Commercial Core precinct: Suburban Neighbourhood Precinct • Increase the storey limit from 2 storeys (plus attic) to 3 storeys (no attic) to better match the L3 L2 Development Standards L1

15 cont... Table the Local Environmental Plan changes to Key Actions Changes Proposed

South West Local Area Plan 120 South West Local Area Plan 121 operational land: - 96 Malvern St, Panania Malvern Reserve, - Unnamed reserve at 252 Bransgrove Road, & 243 Horsely Road, Panania - 167 Beaconsﬁeld St, Panania Reserve, Wall - East Hills Road, between 38 and 40 Lucas (part of), Land Drain Reserve Lucas - McKevitte Reserve, 12 McKevitte Ave, East Hills - 32 Eynham Rd, Milperra Eynham Reserve, - 9 Links Ave, Milperra Links Reserve, - Kathleen Reserve (Northern portion), 13A Kathleen Parade, Picnic Point reﬂect its long term use as a Council Depot. - Rd, East Hills - 2D Lehn Smith Park - Point - 87 Thomas St, Picnic Thomas Street Drain Reserve - Catholic Church ) (St. Christophers’s Panania Street, No. 237 Tower - (former Quessy’s Corner) Panania Street, No. 171A Tower serviced apartments and boarding houses. - No.3 to No. 13 Auld Avenue, Milperra - Drive, Milperra No. 384 to No. 406 Henry Lawson - No. 13 to No. 55 Burbank Avenue, East Hills - Drive, East Hills No. 480 to No. 692 Henry Lawson - Point No. 57 to No. 95 Burbank Avenue, Picnic - Point Drive, Picnic No. 738 Henry Lawson • Map areas of significant biodiversity value. Open Space • Reclassify the following properties proposed for divestment from community land to • Reclassify No. 252 Bransgrove Road, Panania from community land to operational land to • Reclassify the following properties from operational land to community land: Heritage • Add the following items to Schedule 5 Environmental Heritage. • Recognise the Nurse Schwarzel Monument as a moveable heritage item. Building Design • Review design excellence and stormwater management provisions, and apply SEPP 65 to Foreshore Area • Prohibit multi dwelling housing on the following properties within the foreshore area: L6 L5 L4 G2 G1

Actions Changes Proposed Plan changes to the Local Environmental Key 15 cont... Table

Renewal of the Panania of the Panania Renewal Small Village Centre of the East Hills Renewal Neighbourhood Centre Accessible to Residents Plans of Management Plans of Management Act The Local Government Management to requires Plans of development and govern the use, maintenance of community land. is proposing Area Plan This Local certain changes to the Plans of Management to provide a wide of multi -functional open range spaces to meet community needs, namely: L1 Plan for the Sustainable L2 Plan for the Sustainable G1 Ensure Open Space is

ensure the built form ensure buildings are well achieve more sustainable facilitate a high standard of contributes to the physical deﬁnition of the street network and public spaces. articulated and respond to environmental and energy needs. development by reducing car dependence in proximity to public transport. urban design and pedestrian amenity that contributes to achieving a sense of place for the community. Development Control Plan Development Control • To • To • To the changes 16 summarises Table to the Development Control Plan. The Bankstown Development The Bankstown Development the Control Plan supplements additional LEP by providing 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, • To

South West Local Area Plan 122 South West Local Area Plan 123 Key changes to the Development Control Plan changes to the Key Insert storey limits wall up to 4 storeys. The remaining Centre, allow a street Zone B2 Local Within metres. storeys are to be setback a minimum 6 require a minimum 6 metre street setback to Zone R4 High Density Residential, Within landscape character of the street. provide space that can contribute to the introduce rear Street in Panania, the properties on the southern side of Tower For the adjoining low–density setback controls to provide a more appropriate transition to detached housing to the south. with the diverse character of the streets. Customise the building setbacks to correspond frontages, external appearance and signs to the controls relating to active street Revise centres. improve the quality and image of commercial efficiency of development and the controls to improve the energy Revise design. implementation of water sensitive urban Revise the off–street parking requirements to achieve more sustainable development for by reducing car dependency in proximity to public transport. Where it is impractical development in certain locations to meet the off–street parking requirements, Council may allow multi–storey public car parks to accommodate the parking spaces with cost. developer contributions (in the form of planning agreements) contributing to the L1-L2 L1 L6 G3 L1-L2 Development Actions Changes Proposed Controls Access L1-L2 Urban Design L6 Setbacks Building Envelopes L1-L3 16 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 Council will revise In addition, the Section 94A Contributions Plan based on an updated schedule of works and timing will make and for their delivery, a submission to the Minister for the section 94A Planning to raise levy for development within Centre and Village Small Panania the East Hills Neighbourhood Centre from the current 1% to 2% to fund these new initiatives. how the 14 summarises 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. 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 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act. • Funds from a Special Rate • Council consolidated revenue. • Rationalisation and • Grants from State and Federal 3.3 Assets and Area Plan identifies This Local Infrastructure 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, • Development contribution

South West Local Area Plan 124 South West Local Area Plan 125 X X X X X X X X X X X X S94A funding State funding LAP Actions G6 L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, I1,I2, G1, G2, L1, L2, L3, C1 G1, G2, G3 L1, L2, L3, G1, G6 G1, G5 G1 L1, L2, L3, C1 L1, L2, L3, C1 L1, L2, L3, L6, C1 Actions that require Local and State funding Actions that require Local and Actions Council Programs Council Programs Table 17 Alignments of Actions with Council Programs Alignments of 17 Table Planning Changes Urban Renewal Program Open Space Program Plan of Management Divestment Program Property Acquisition Program Property Industrial Area Improvement Program Centres Improvement Program Town I1 Program Roads L1, L2, L3 Program Bike and Pedestrian Program Parking G3 with Environmentally Sustainable Design the Way Lead C1 Area Local Enhance Accessibility across the South West I2 Strengthen the Image and Amenity of the Centres G1 Ensure Open Space is Accessible to all Residents I1 Plan for employment and education activities at the University L2 of the East Hills Neighbourhood Centre Plan for the Renewal L1 Small Village Centre of the Panania Plan for the Renewal

Table 18 Table Bankstown City Council

South West Local Area Plan 126