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
Cnr Martel, Trinca Streets & McMichael Tce DA202038156 MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT – 52 NEW DWELLINGS. Proposed construction (B1 S67) Denman Prospect of 52 dwellings comprising 8 two storey townhouse dwellings; 12 three storey townhouse dwellings and 32 apartments across 2 four storey buildings, basement parking, verge works, landscaping and associated works.
Block 7 Section 249 Gungahlin DA202038102 MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT – 99 NEW DWELLINGS. Proposed construction of 99 dwellings comprising 70 townhouses and 29 apartments in 7 buildings up to three storeys in height, basement parking, landscaping and offsite works. 31 Macrobertson Street (B9 S41) Mawson DA202038185 MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT – 4 NEW DWELLINGS – LEASE VARIATION. Proposed demolition of existing dwelling; construction of 4 new dwellings with basement garages. Lease variation to specify a max of 4 dwellings. Margules Crescent (B1 S76) Taylor DA202038177 MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT – 45 NEW DWELLINGS. Proposed construction of 45 new townhouses, associated garages, car parking; construction of new verge crossing, landscaping and associated works. Holgar & Whitman Crescents (B13 S90) DA202038165 MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT – 12 NEW DWELLINGS. Proposed construction Taylor of 12 two storey townhouses, garages, carports, landscaping 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
Block 21 Section 61 Downer 27 January – 24 Aged care February 2021
In General NEW other • Approved Variation to Territory Plan V377. 1 Dairy Road Fyshwick – zone changes, from IZ1 General Industrial to Commercial CZ3 Services and Non- Urban NUZ3 Hills Ridges and Buffer Zone, and amendments to the Fyshwick Precinct Map and Code. Commencement date TBD. Further details can news… be found at https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/ni/2021-65/
• Approved Variation to Territory Plan V363. Curtin Group Centre and adjacent residential areas– zone changes and amendments to the Curtin Precinct Map and Code. Commencement date TBD. Further details can be found at https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/ni/2021-63/
• Approved Technical Amendment to Territory Plan TA2021-01 – Strathnairn. When land ceases to be in future urban area and amends the Strathnairn Precinct Map and Code at Section 10 of the Territory Plan for ongoing provisions. Commencement date 12 February 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/ni/2021-70/
CONTINUING • Belconnen Town Centre Place Planning. The SLA is developing a place plan for Belconnen Town Centre renewal precincts (Emu Inlet Waterfront; Circus Site and Lathlain Street). Phase 2 of the Engagement: Co-Design comments close Saturday 20 February 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au/belconnen-place-planning
• 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
• 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 session will be held on 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/
• Australian National Botanic Gardens Management Plan 2022 – 2032. A new management plan for the ANBG is currently being prepared. This plan will set the direction for the future of the Gardens and guide its management from 2022 – 2032. Comments due Wednesday 3 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardens/management-plan/
• 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
• Draft Environmental Impact Statement – EIS201900029 (Blocks 27 & 2087 Jerrabomberra). The draft EIS for the Queanbeyan sewage treatment plant upgrade has been released for public comment. Comments due COB Tuesday 9 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.planning.act.gov.au/development_applications/da_assessment/environmental_assessment/environmental_impact_statements/queanbeyan- sewage-treatment-plant-upgrade-in-jerrabomberra
• Draft Variation to Territory Plan DV372 – Watson Section 76. DV372 seeks to rezone Watson Section 76 from Commercial CZ6 Leisure and Accommodation to RZ4 Medium Density Residential and Parks & Recreation PRZ1 Urban Open Space. It also intends to amend the North Watson Structure Plan and Watson Precinct Map and Code as well as introduce a Concept plan for the site. The concept plan will provide guidance for building heights, shared paths and public roads, bushfire protection areas, cultural heritage, demonstration housing and requirements for environmental assessment. Comments due COB Friday 19 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.planning.act.gov.au/planning-our- city/territory_plan/draft_variations_to_the_territory_plan
• Draft Variation to Territory Plan DV378 – Bruce Section 32 Blocks 3 & 8 – Supermarket. DV378 seeks to amend the Bruce Precinct Map and Code to allow a supermarket on Bruce Section 32 Blocks 3 & 8 with a maximum size of 1,000m². Further, DV378 requires the replacement of removed Acacias (wattle) at a ratio of 2:1 with a similar species composition as existing in addition to other species favoured by Superb Parrots. Comments due COB Friday 19 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.planning.act.gov.au/planning-our- city/territory_plan/draft_variations_to_the_territory_plan
NEW NCA • No new items
CONTINUING • No continuing items
NSW
Development Applications
New DAs this week include: Further information can be obtained from https://services.qprc.nsw.gov.au/T1PRProd/WebApps/eProperty/P1/PublicNotices/AllPublicNotices.aspx?r=P1.WEBGUEST&f=P1.ESB.PUBNOTAL.ENQ
33 Henderson Road (Lot 50 DP1260933), DA.2021.1012 Construction of multi-unit dwelling housing x 3 and strata subdivision.
Queanbeyan Comments due Wednesday 24 February 2021 50 Ellendon Street (Lot 4 DP595885, Lot 4 DA.2021.1013 Construction of 11 x dwellings for senior housing, demolition of existing Sec 23 DP758183) Bungendore structures/trees and strata title subdivision. Comments due Wednesday 24 February 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
• Frogs Hollow Village Green, Cnr Bungendore Road & Molonglo Street, Bungendore. The QPRC are seeking community comments on the master
plan (prepared 2009) for transforming Frogs Hollow into a village green for Bungendore. Comments due Friday 19 February 2021. Further details can
be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/frogs-hollow
• Naming of Public Facilities. QPRC is seeking community comment on the naming of a number of public facilities, including: o John Walter Park – section of park at 29a Elmslea Drive Bungendore;
o Freebody Oval cricket pavilion and scoreboard; o Path around Lake Jerrabomberra to be called Peter Bray Walk. Comments due Thursday 25 February 2021. Further details can be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/naming-of-public-facilities
• Draft Cat Containment Area Policy – Googong and Jumping Creek. QPRC is seeking community comment on the introduction of cat containment bylaws within Googong and the planned Jumping Creek Estate. Comments due Monday 1 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/draft-cat-containment-policy-googong-and-jumping-creek
• Proposed Road Closure – Majara Street, Bungendore. The QPRC proposes to close a section of Majara Street (bounded by Turallo Terrace & Gibraltar
Street) having an area of approx. 6,025m²; and the road reserve north of Turallo Terrace to the river corridor. Comments due Wednesday 3 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/proposed-road-closure-majara-street-bungendore
• Queanbeyan STP Environmental Impact Statement. A draft EIS has been lodged with the ACT Government (EIS201900029). Also refer to ACT
Government section above. Comments due Tuesday 9 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/queanbeyan- stp-eis
• 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
New DAs this week include: Further information can be obtained from https://www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public-consultation/development-applications/
5121 Gundaroo Road (Lot 5 DP754132) DA210015 Erosion gully rehabilitation including importation of approx. 20,000m³ of
Bellmount Forest material Comments due 5pm Thursday 25 February 2021 233 Brooks Creek Lane (Lot 2 DP1262371, DA210018 4 lot subdivision Lots 15 & 16 DP754906), Gundaroo Comments due 5pm Monday 1 March 2021
NEW • No new items
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
New DAs this week include: Further information can be obtained from https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Development/Development-Applications-on-exhibition
10 Aston Martin Drive, Goulburn DA/0313/2021 Construction of dual occupancy and Torrens title subdivision.
Comments due Tuesday 23 February 2021 8 Aston Martin Drive, Goulburn DA/0307/2021 Construction of single storey duplex, retaining wall and Torrens title subdivision.
Comments due Wednesday 24 February 2021 593 Forest Siding Road, Middle Arm DA/0323/2021 Construction of dwelling to be used as tourist and visitor accommodation
Comments due Wednesday 10 March 2021
NEW
• No new items
CONTINUING • Goulburn Mulwaree Development Control Plan 2009 – Amendment 14. Goulburn Mulwaree Council has endorsed Amendment 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 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.
• Land Categorisation of Goulburn Recreation Area – Public Hearing. A public hearing will be held into the proposed changes to the community land categorisation of the Goulburn Recreation Area. The public hearing will take place at 5pm Wednesday 17 February 2021 in the Council Chambers.
Further details can be found at https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Council/Public-Exhibition/Public-Hearing-for-Land-Categorisation-of-Goulburn- Recreation-Area
• New Road Name – St Josephs Gate. Proposed naming of two new public roads located in Stage 7 of the St Joseph’s Gate Estate subdivision off Taralga
Road, Goulburn. The proposed road names are Miles Place and Colvin Place. Comments due Friday 26 February 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Council/Public-Exhibition/Notice-of-Public-Exhibition-New-Road-Name-St-Josephs-Gate
• Planning Proposal & Draft DCP Amendment – 37 Ross & 23 Brewer Streets, Goulburn. Planning proposal to amend the Goulburn Mulwaree LEP
2009 to rezone land at 37 Ross Street and 23 Brewer Street, Goulburn. Draft amendment to Goulburn Mulwaree Development Control Plan 2009 applying exclusively to the area subject to the planning proposal. Comments due Wednesday 3 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Council/Public-Exhibition/Planning-Proposal-and-Draft-DCP-Amendment-at-37-Ross-23-Brewer-St o GM LEP 2009. Proposed amendments include:
▪ Rezoning of land from IN1 General Industrial to part B6 Enterprise Corridor, part R1 General Residential and part RE1 Public Recreation
▪ Introduction of a minimum lot size of 700m² to the proposed R1 General Residential land ▪ Introduction of a height of building restriction of 13m to the proposed B6 Enterprise Corridor land ▪ Introduction of a floor space ratio control of 1:1 for the proposed B6 Enterprise Corridor land o GM DC 2009. Draft amendment is intended to introduce development controls applicable to any subsequent development of the site if the planning proposal proceeds. This includes controls relating to flood planning, Aboriginal cultural heritage, consideration of any future development of Goulburn-Crookwell rail line and consideration of any potential future land use conflict.
• Public Gates and Bypass Grid Policy. GMC is seeking public comments on the Public Gates and Bypass Grid Policy. Comments due Monday 15 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Council/Public-Exhibition/Public-Gates-and-Bypass-Grid-Policy
• Draft Goulburn Recreation Area Plan of Management. GMC is seeking community comments on the draft Goulburn Recreation Area Crown Reserve plan of management. The plan of management will provide direction as to the use and management of the reserve. Comments due Monday 15 March 2021. Further details can be found at https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Council/Public-Exhibition/Draft-Goulburn-Recreation-Area-Plan-of- Management
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 • City – Block 40 Section 100 (formerly Blocks 9, 10, 13 & 14 Section 63). and Expressions of Interest 4pm, Monday 1 March 2021 https://www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/places/land-release-program Multi-Unit Sales
SLA & Suburban Land Agency & City Renewal Authority – Residential Sales • Whitlam – New blocks available. Ranging in size from 330m² to 792m². Block list available at https://suburbanland.act.gov.au/whitlam CRA – Residential Sales Social - Events -
& For more events go to www.events.act.gov.au or www.visitcanberra.com.au Due to current advice on public gatherings, please contact the host of these events to confirm they are proceeding as planned. Events ReNewYou – Tai Chi February 2021
https://www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/whats-on/renewyou City Walk
Canberra Zumba Fitness Classes February 2021 (every Thursday and Saturday) https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/canberra-zumba-fitness-classes-every-thursday-and- Pearce
saturday-tickets-140469543185?aff=erelexpmlt
Flix ‘ Dickson 20 & 27 February 2021 https://www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/whats-on/flix-n-dickson Dickson Post Office courtyard
Indoor Plant Warehouse Sale – Rumble in the Jungle 20 February 2021 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/canberra-huge-indoor-plant-warehouse-sale-rumble-in-the- Causeway Hall, Kingston jungle-tickets-137885594525?aff=erelexpmlt
Enlighten 26 February – 8 March 2021 https://www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/whats-on/enlighten-in-civic-2021 Civic
Statement Jewellery Workshop Until 27 February 2021 https://classbento.com.au/statement-jewellery-workshop-canberra Teacher’s studio
Starter Dance Class 2 March 2021 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mar-join-5-adult-starter-ballroom-latin-dance-classes- Curtin tickets-138536152361?aff=erelexpmlt
Lunchercise 3 March 2021 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/renewyou-luncherise-with-rainbow-tickets- City Walk 137510966001?aff=erelexpmlt
Kambri Film Fest Until 7 March 2021 https://kambri.com.au/event/here-i-am-art-by-great-women/ Kambri Cinema, ANU
Canberra Kids Market Until 7 March 2021 www.canberramarkets.net.au Fitters Workshop, Printers Way, Kingston
Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival 20 March 2021 http://www.canberrabeerfest.com.au/ Mercure Canberra
Lunchbox Acoustic Until end of June 2021 https://www.act.gov.au/cityrenewal/whats-on/lunchbox-acoustics Civic and Braddon
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