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
John Gorton Drive – Stage 3 (B7 S2) Denman DA202037798 PUBLIC WORKS. Proposed John Gorton Drive expansion comprising of 1.7km Prospect dual carriageway, new 225 metre bridge over Molonglo River, separated share paths, 2 new signalised intersections, bridge pier footings, lighting and servicing, stormwater management, tree removal, landscape rehabilitation and other associated works.
48 Stuart Street (B6 S53) Griffith DA202037910 MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT – 6 NEW DWELLINGS. Proposed demolition of existing dwellings; construction of 6 two storey townhouses, basement carparking, landscaping and associated works. Lease variation to specify a max of 6 dwellings.
Mountain Road (B187) Jerrabomberra DA202037959 UTILITY INSTALLATION – LEASE VARIATION. Proposed stand alone battery energy storage facility and associated works. Lease variation to remove existing provisions relating to livestock saleyards and land withdrawal; amend purpose clause to permit use only for the purpose of major utility installation limited to battery energy storage facility and associated infrastructure including substation.
15 McNamara Street (B1 S7) Pearce DA202037974 MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT – 5 NEW DWELLINGS. Proposed demolition of existing dwellings; construction of 2 two storey dwellings, 3 single storey dwellings, car parking, tree removal and associated works. Lease variation to consolidate Blocks 1 & 2 and specify a max of 5 dwellings.
9 Irving Street (B9 S24) Phillip DA202037978 COMMERCIAL – 160 UNITS – 18 ROOMS. Proposed construction of commercial accommodation development with 160 units, serviced apartment building with 18 rooms, basement parking, landscaping, tree removal and associated works.
1 Brewer Street (B4 S12) Phillip DA202037991 MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT – 15 STOREYS. Proposed demolition of existing buildings; construction of mixed-use development with commercial and residential tenancies, basement carparking, verge alterations, tree removal and associated works.
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 • Revised pre-DA Consultation Guidelines. As at 1 January 2021, developers must consult on a wider range of major projects across more areas of Canberra before lodging their DA. Further details can be found at https://www.planning.act.gov.au/talk-with-us/pre-da-consultations/pre-da- news… community-consultation
• 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
• Approved Technical Amendment to Territory Plan TA2020-13 – Strathnairn. Changes to the Strathnairn Precinct map and code. Commencement date 22 December 2020. Further details can be found at https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/ni/2020-813/
CONTINUING • DA Public Notification – Special Arrangements 2020/21 Christmas/New Year Period. The following public notification arrangements have been put in place: o The period between 20 December 2020 and 10 January 2021 inclusive are no longer counted as working days for the purpose of public notification of DAs. o DAs that are open for public notification between Sunday 20 December 2020 and Sunday 10 January 2021 will have 12 additional working days added to the public notification period. o DAs will NOT be notified between Monday 21 December 2020 and Friday 8 January 2021 inclusive. o Public notification of DAs will recommence on Monday 11 January 2021. Normal notification periods will apply.
• 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
• 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
NCA NEW • 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 No new DAs
NEW • 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
CONTINUING
• Amendment to South Jerrabomberra Development Control Plan. The Queanbeyan Palerang Council have prepared an amendment to the South Jerrabomberra DCP (2015. The amendment seeks to include new and updated Neighbourhood Structure Plans (NSP) for proposed future land releases
at South Jerrabomberra. These are: o An updated NSP for residential development at South Jerrabomberra (comprising South Tralee and Forest Morrison lands); o An updated NSP for commercial development at North Poplars; o A new NSP for commercial development at South Poplars;
o A new NSP for commercial and light industrial development at North Tralee; and o A new NSP for the proposed regional sports centre at North Tralee. The DCP is also being amended to update the map illustrating the area to which the DCP applies. Comments due Friday 15 January 2021. Further details can be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/amendments-sjdcp
• 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 612 Mountain Creek Road (Lot 52 DA2000245 Six lot subdivision DP751835) Uriarra Comments due 5pm Tuesday 19 January 2021
https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public- consultation/development-applications/article/1001
15 Gundaroo Terrace (Lot 11 Section 21 DA200267 Two lot subdivision
DP758488) Gundaroo Comments due 5pm Thursday 21 January 2021
https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-
consultation/development-applications/article/998
NEW
• 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
CONTINUING Yass Civic Precinct. The Yass Valley Council is seeking community submissions regarding the elements for inclusion in the Civic Precinct. There is currently no end date on submissions. Further details can be found at https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/article/856
Development Applications 84-90 George Street Marulan DA/0178/2021 Renewal of existing service station, internal and external works and change of use to a highway service centre
Comments due 5pm Thursday 21 January 2021
https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Development/Development- Applications-on-exhibition/DA01782021-84-90-George-Street-Marulan
14 Grimston Circuit Goulburn DA/0227/2021 Construction of new multi-unit development and community title
subdivision
Comments due 5pm Thursday 21 January 2021
https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Development/Development- Applications-on-exhibition/DA02272021-14-Grimston-Circuit-Goulburn
13 Chiswick Street Goulburn DA/0148/2021 Three detached double storey dwellings.
Comments due 5pm Wednesday 27 January 2021
https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Development/Development-
Applications-on-exhibition/DA01482021-13-Chiswick-Street-Goulburn
35 Goulburn Street Marulan DA/0203/2021 Ten lot subdivision
Comments due 5pm Thursday 28 January 2021
https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Development/Development- Applications-on-exhibition/DA02032021-35-Goulburn-Street-Marulan
NEW • 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
CONTINUING • No continuing items
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 https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/en/calwell-living Commercial, Industrial • Lyneham – MacArthur on Northbourne Avenue – Block 4 Section 115. and Zoned CZ5 Mixed Use; site area 13,663m²; max dwellings: 424. For sale over the counter https://onnorthbourne.com.au/macarthur/ Multi-Unit Sales
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 7, 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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