Welcome to this week’s edition of the Knight Frank Town Planning update, a snapshot of the planning news for Canberra and surrounding NSW (Goulburn Mulwaree Council, Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council and Yass Valley Council). ACT Development Applications New DAs this week include: Further information can be obtained from https://www.planning.act.gov.au/development_applications/pubnote
9 Recycling Circuit (B1586) Belconnen DA202037887 PUBLIC WORKS. Proposed demolition of existing buildings and structures, removal of trees on site and associated works.
Block 3 Section 246 Gungahlin DA201935657 AMENDMENT TO APPROVED DA201935657 (SIX STOREY MIXED USE COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT). Proposed amendment includes replacement of proposed place of assembly and ground floor commercial uses to motel use, reduction in total building GFA and increase in communal open space areas.
3 Everard Place (B2 S129) Kambah DA202037914 MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT – 3 NEW DWELLINGS – LEASE VARIATION. Proposed demolition of existing dwelling; construction of 3 new two storey dwellings, detached garages and associated works. Lease variation to specify a max of 3 dwellings.
9 Botany Street (B1 S42) Phillip DA202037969 MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT – 38 NEW DWELLINGS. Proposed demolition of existing building and structures; construction of mixed use development comprising ground floor commercial tenancies, 38 residential units, basement car parking, landscaping and associated works.
Block 5 Section 70 Strathnairn DA202038008 MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT – 3 NEW DWELLINGS. Proposed construction of 3 new two storey dwellings, carports and associated works.
59 Mcwhae Circuit (B16 S267) Wanniassa DA202038125 MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT – 3 NEW DWELLINGS – LEASE VARIATION. Proposed demolition of existing residence; construction of 3 new single storey dwellings with attached garages and landscaping. Lease variation to specify a max of 3 dwellings.
Pre-DA Community Consultations Further information can be obtained from: https://www.planning.act.gov.au/development_applications/pre-da-consultations
Palmer Street/Gilmore Crescent/Hospital 18 December 2020 Hospital expansion Road/Yamba Drive (B1 S58) Garran – 24 February 2021
In General NEW other • Canberra Airport – 1 George Tyson Drive – Preliminary Draft Major Development Plan – 1 George Tyson Drive. The Canberra Airport has prepared a preliminary draft major development plan for an office development at 1 George Tyson Drive. Public information sessions will be held on news… Thursday 21 January 2021 (11am-2pm, Food Court, Majura Park Shopping Centre); Thursday 4 February 2021 (4-5:30pm, Terminal); Thursday 11 February 2021 (8:30-10am, Mess Café, Fairbairn) and Thursday 25 February 2021 (11am – 2pm Town Square, Brindabella Business Park). Comments due 5pm Wednesday 3 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.canberraairport.com.au/corporate/about/development/
CONTINUING • Draft Variation to Territory Plan DV379. Kenny Environmental Offset Site. DV379 seeks to rezone Gungahlin rural Block 820 and part of Old Well Station Road from a range of existing urban zonings to Non Urban NUZ3 Hills, Ridges and Buffer zone. It also intends to replace the Future Urban Area Overlay with the Nature Reserve Public Land Overlay on the Territory Plan Map. Comments due COB Monday 1 February 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.planning.act.gov.au/planning-our-city/territory_plan/draft_variations_to_the_territory_plan
• Scientific Committee Membership – Expression of Interest. Expressions of interest are sought from suitability qualified experts interested in membership on the ACT Scientific Committee (formerly the ACT Flora and Fauna Committee). Expressions of interest submissions due by Monday 1 February 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.environment.act.gov.au/home/home-news-listing/scientific-committee-membership- expression-of-interest
• Australian Building Codes Board – Independent Third-Party Review & Mandatory Inspections. Two discussion papers are now open for public consultation relating to a draft model process for independent third-party review and mandatory inspections. Recommendations 17 & 18 of the Building Confidence Report proposes independent third-party review for specified components of designs or certain types of buildings in every jurisdiction and that each jurisdiction has mandatory on-site inspections of building at identified notification stages. Comments due 11:59pm Sunday 28 February 2021. Further details can be found at https://consultation.abcb.gov.au/?utm_source=NCC+subscription+list+%5BAll%5D&utm_campaign=20a899825e- EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_11_30_01_10&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5e6389f8aa-20a899825e-64539375
• Building Design Acceptance – A response to the Building Confidence Report Discussion Paper. A discussion paper addressing the process associated with building design documentation is out for public consultation. Recommendations 13 – 16 of the Building Confidence Report covers the process of design documentation, including the development and documentation of performance solutions and variations to the approved documentation. The recommendations seek to improve the standard and compliance of designs both as part of the building approval application process and in relation to design variations made during the construction phase and in some cases for constructed building work. Comments extended to 11:59pm Sunday 28 February 2021 (previously Sunday 7 February 2021). Further details can be found at https://consultation.abcb.gov.au/engagement/building-design- acceptance/?utm_source=NCC+subscription+list+%5BAll%5D&utm_campaign=09273da5bd- EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_11_12_03_23&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5e6389f8aa-09273da5bd-64539375
• Australian Building Codes Board – Lead in Plumbing Products in contact with drinking water. A Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement on lead in plumbing products that come in contact with drinking is now open for public consultation. Comments due 11:59pm Monday 1 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://consultation.abcb.gov.au/engagement/consult-ris-lead-in-plumbing- products/?utm_source=NCC+subscription+list+%5BAll%5D&utm_campaign=15c35b3985- EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_12_01_11_59_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5e6389f8aa-15c35b3985-64539375
• Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary Draft Strategy. The ACT Government has released the Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary Draft Strategy 2020- 2045 for community comment. Comments due Thursday 4 March 2021. Further information can be found at https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au/mulligans-flat-woodland-sanctuary-draft-strategy
NEW NCA • No new items
CONTINUING • Works Approval – 8 Alexandrina Drive (Block 5 Section 19) Yarralumla. Proposed redevelopment of existing boat shed. Comments due COB Wednesday 27 January 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.nca.gov.au/consultation/block-5-section-19-yarralumla-8-alexandrina-drive
NSW
Development Applications 168 Newington Road (Lot 8 DP248822) DA.2020.1410 Two lot Torrens title subdivision Bywong Comments due Wednesday 27 January 2021
360A Lanyon Drive Tralee DA.2020.1667 Quarry remediation – environmental protection works and associated
earthworks
Comments due Wednesday 27 January 2021
360A Lanyon Drive Tralee 395-2017.D AMENDMENT (original DA for subdivision for 318 residential lots, 10 superlots and residue land for open spaces, drainage and public roads). Amendment to Consent D; amend alignment of Road 5 in Stage 1F.
Comments due Monday 25 January 2021
360A Lanyon Drive Tralee 395-2017.E AMENDMENT (original DA for subdivision for 318 residential lots, 10 superlots and residue land for open spaces, drainage and public roads).
Amendment to add 7 residential lots.
Comments due Monday 25 January 2021
NEW • No new items
CONTINUING • Proposed Deed of Amendment – Big Island Mining Pty Ltd Planning Agreement. The Deed of Amendment updates the original planning agreement. Comments due 4:30pm Friday 19 February 2021. Further details can be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/proposed-deed-of-amendment- big-island-mining-pty-ltd-planning-agreement
• Renew 2620. The Queanbeyan CBD Spatial Master Plan (2019) sets out to transform Queanbeyan’s CBD. An 8 stage program has been developed. The objectives of the project are to: o Improve accessibility and appeal of the CBD for residents and visitors
o Make the CBD dynamic, smart, safe and connected
o Increase high value jobs o Position the CBD as an attractive destination to do business o Increase private investment activity in commercial, residential and public amenity o Increase residential variety in the CBD
Further details can be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/renew2620
Development Applications
7-9 Cusack Place (Lot 6 DP789600) Yass DA200272 Three lot subdivision – building envelopes require variation to setback
policy
Comments due 5pm Monday 25 January 2021
https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-
consultation/development-applications/article/1001
NEW • No new items
CONTINUING • Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement for DA200049 – Isabel Drive, Murrumbateman. The Yass Valley Council is seeking submissions regarding the draft voluntary planning agreement for Isabel Drive (proposed lot 201 in subdivision of Lot 1 DP1257138) Murrumbateman. Comments due 5pm Monday 8 February 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/article/1005
Yass Civic Precinct. The Yass Valley Council is seeking community submissions regarding the elements for inclusion in the Civic Precinct. There is currently no end date on submissions. Further details can be found at https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/article/856
Development Applications No new DAs
NEW • Goulburn Mulwaree Development Control Plan 2009 – Amendments 13 & 14. Goulburn Mulwaree Council has endorsed Amendments 13 & 14 of
the Goulburn Mulwaree Development Control Plan 2009. Further details can be found at https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Council/Notice-of-Adoption- and-Deferred-Commencement-of-Amendments-13-and-14-to-the-Goulburn-Mulwaree-Development-Control-Plan-2009 o Amendment 13 – Vegetation Clearing Controls Proposed Amendment. Introduction of new vegetation clearing controls and the introduction of a requirement to seek a permit for removing vegetation in urban and environmental zones for clearing that does not form part of a DA or triggers
a biodiversity assessment under the Biodiversity Conservation Regulation 2017. Effective from 12 January 2021.
o Amendment 14 – Residential Development and Subdivision Controls Proposed Amendment. Introduction of new and amended residential development controls in Chapter 4 including those relating to solar access, private open space, dwelling design, privacy and residential subdivision
master planning. Site specific provisions in Chapter 8 are also proposed to be amended to remove general controls that are inconsistent with proposed changes to Chapter 4. Effective from 15 February 2021.
CONTINUING
• Draft Planning Agreement – 94 Wilson Drive Marulan. Goulburn Mulwaree Council is seeking comments on a draft planning agreement relating to DA/0334/1819 for the 129 lot subdivision comprising 126 residential lots, 2 drainage reserves and 1 residual lot on Lot 23 DP1256090 (94 Wilson Drive, Marulan). Comments due Monday 1 February 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Council/Public-Exhibition/Draft- Planning-Agreement-Public-Notce-94-Wilson-Drive-Marulan SLA & Suburban Land Agency & City Renewal Authority – Commercial, Industrial and Multi Unit Sales • Calwell – Calwell Living – Block 9 Section 788. CRA – Zoned CF Community Facilities; site area 11,606m²; max dwellings: 30. Auction February 2021. Sales agents: Shane Randell & Josh Reid, Colliers Commercial, International https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/en/calwell-living Industrial and • Lyneham – MacArthur on Northbourne Avenue – Block 4 Section 115. Multi-Unit Zoned CZ5 Mixed Use; site area 13,663m²; max dwellings: 424. For sale over the counter. Sales agents: Andrew Balzanelli & Tim Mutton, JLL and Sales Shane Radnell & Josh Reid, Colliers International https://onnorthbourne.com.au/macarthur/ SLA & Suburban Land Agency & City Renewal Authority – Residential Sales • Taylor – New blocks available over the counter. Ranging in size from 418m² to 804m². Prices starting from $351,000. CRA – Block list available at https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/uploads/ckfinder/files/pdf/2_Residential/Taylor/OTC- Residential Blocks/20201119_OTC%20Block%20List%20Combined.pdf Sales Social - Events -
& For more events go to www.events.act.gov.au or www.visitcanberra.com.au
Events Due to current advice on public gatherings, please contact the host of these events to confirm they are proceeding as planned.
Warehouse Circus 14 & 21 January 2021 https://www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/whats-on/warehouse-circus Haig Park
ReNewYou – Praksis 13, 20 & 27 January 2021
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/renewyou-with-praksis-tickets-133174343045 Haig Park
Sunset Cinema Canberra Until 14 February 2021 www.sunsetcinema.com.au/canberra/ Australian National Botanic Gardens
Canberra Kids Market Until 7 March 2021 www.canberramarkets.net.au Fitters Workshop, Printers Way, Kingston
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