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14 December 2023

The NSW Government has implemented in-fill affordable housing reforms to boost affordable housing and deliver more market housing. The reforms include:

  • A floor space ratio (FSR) bonus of 20–30% and a height bonus of 20–30% for projects that include at least 10-15% of gross floor area (GFA) as affordable housing. The height bonus only applies to residential flat building and shop-top housing. The FSR and height bonuses are proportional to the affordable housing component.
  • The former in-fill affordable housing bonuses are still available for development by Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC), the Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO), Landcom and registered Community Housing Providers (CHPs) on land with a maximum permissible FSR of 2:1 or less. These agencies and CHPs are now able to apply the more generous of the two formulae for calculating the FSR bonus under sections 16 or 17 of the Housing SEPP.
  • The accessible area definition has been amended to increase the walking distance from a light rail station from 400m to 800m and include metro stations.



LATEST PROJECTS

Strathfield Council - TRANPLAN town planner prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report to  support a development application (DA) for the fitout and use of a tenancy in Homebush Direct Factory Outlet (DFO). Challenges include reviewing Strathfield Council’s planningcontrols - Strathfield Local Environment Plan 2012, and Strathfield Consolidated Development Control Plan 2005, and relevant historical approvals as DFO operates under existing use rights from a historical Land & Environment Court approval.
Burwood Council - Our town planner prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report to support a development application (DA) & Building Certificate for unauthorised internal fitout works (e.g. removal of previous internal finishes, internal walls and shop front). Challenges for our town planner was researching and reviewing the illegal works, Design Plans, Burwood Council Local Environmental Plan 2012 and Burwood Development Control Plan. Retrospective Council approval & building certification for a new restaurant in Burwood Road (Burwood Council) was obtained.
Ku-ring-gai Council – TRANPLAN town planning & heritage company assisted neighbours to make a successful objection to a development application (DA) for the demolition of the existing dwelling, and further construction to provide 5 large luxury apartments over 3 storeys in Park Crescent, Pymble (Ku-ring-gai Council).  Challenges for our town planning heritage consultant were the thorough research of Ku-ring-gai Council's Ku-ring-gai Local Environment Plan 2015 & Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan, and make objections on grounds of non-compliance with SEPP 65 & the Apartment Design Guide, overdevelopment of the site, solar access, acoustic and traffic / parking requirements, landscaping, privacy etc.
The successful detailed objection was upheld and Council refused the DA. The Applicant initially appealed to the Land and Environment Court against Council's refusal of the DA, but subsequently discontinued these proceedings, and is no longer seeking to challenge the refusal of the DA in the Court.

City of Ryde Council - Our town planning consultant prepared the town planning report to support a  Complying Development Certificate application (CDC) for a dual occupancy (duplex) in Kings Road, Denistone East (Ryde Council) under Part 3B (Low Rise Housing Diversity Code) of State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt & Complying Development Codes) 2008. Town planning advice was provided on possible issues such as setbacks, privacy, floor space, height, building envelope requirements. Challenges for our town planner were the thorough research of Ryde Council's relevant controls in Ryde Local Environment Plan 2014 and addressing matters such as drainage/easement permissibility of dual occupancy (attached or detached) minimum lot size & lot width, minimum subdivision.


Fairfield City Council – TRANPLAN’s town planner prepared the town planning report to support a  Complying Development Certificate application (CDC) for a dual occupancy (duplex) in Stanbrook Street, Fairfield Heights (Fairfield Council) under Low Rise Housing Diversity Code (Part 3B of SEPP Exempt & Complying Development Codes 2008. Town planning advice was provided on possible issues such as front/side/rear setbacks, window size & privacy screening, floor space, height, building envelope requirements. Challenges include reviewing the Fairfield Council's Fairfield Local Environment Plan 2013 and addressing matters such as flooding, permissibility of dual occupancy (attached or detached) minimum lot size & lot width, minimum subdivision.
Sutherland Shire Council - Our town planning consultant prepared the town planning report to support a  Complying Development Certificate application (CDC) for a dual occupancy (duplex) in Crammond Boulevard, Caringbah (Sutherland Council) under Part 3B (Low Rise Housing Diversity Code) of State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt & Complying Development Codes) 2008. Town planning advice was provided on possible issues such as setbacks, privacy, floor space, height, building envelope requirements. Challenges for our town planner were the thorough research of Sutherland Council's relevant controls in Sutherland Local Environment Plan 2015 and addressing matters such as drainage/easement permissibility of dual occupancy (attached or detached) minimum lot size & lot width, minimum subdivision.
Fairfield City Council – TRANPLAN’s town planning consultant prepared the Clause 4.6 variation report to support a development application (DA) for the non-compliance with Minimum Subdivision Lot size (Clause 4.1) for a new residential subdivision in The Horsley Drive, Horsley Park (Fairfield Council). Challenges include reviewing the Fairfield Council's Fairfield Local Environment Plan 2013 and addressing matters of locality amenity, precedent, and the relevant controls of Clause 4.6 & to justify the non-compliance with the subdivision control.
City of Ryde Council - Our town planning consultant prepared the town planning report to support a  Complying Development Certificate application (CDC) for a dual occupancy (duplex) in North Road, Eastwood under Part 3B (Low Rise Housing Diversity Code) of State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt & Complying Development Codes) 2008. Town planning advice was provided on possible issues such as flooding, setbacks, privacy, floor space, height, building envelope requirements. Challenges for our town planner were the thorough research of relevant Ryde Local Environment Plan 2014 controls such as permissibility of dual occupancy (attached or detached) minimum lot size & lot width, minimum subdivision.
Georges River Council - TRANPLAN town planner prepared a successful objection to a development application (DA) for Demolition works, construction of a 3-storey, 70-hostel rooms for use as seniors housing development in Forest Road, Peakhurst.  Challenges include reviewing SEPP (Seniors Housing) 2004, Hurstville Council’s controls - Hurstville Local Environment Plan 2012, and Hurstville Development Control Plan No. 1, and objecting to the significant amenity issues because of the bulk, height, excessive basement, setbacks, overshadowing, loss of visual & acoustic privacy, traffic/parking etc.

City of Ryde Council - Our town planning consultant prepared the town planning report to support a  Complying Development Certificate application (CDC) for a dual occupancy (duplex) in Bennett Street West Ryde under Part 3B (Low Rise Housing Diversity Code) of State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt & Complying Development Codes) 2008. Town planning advice was provided on possible issues such as setbacks, privacy, floor space, height, building envelope requirements. Challenges for our town planner were the thorough research of relevant Ryde Local Environment Plan 2014 controls such as permissibility of dual occupancy (attached or detached) minimum lot size & lot width, minimum subdivision.

Strathfield Council - TRANPLAN town planner prepared a successful objection to a development application (DA) for a 5-storey 52-room boarding house development in Albert Road, Strathfield.  Challenges include reviewing Strathfield Council’s controls - Strathfield Local Environment Plan 2012, and Strathfield Consolidated Development Control Plan 2005, and objecting to the significant amenity issues because of the bulk, height, excessive basement, setbacks, overshadowing, loss of visual & acoustic privacy, traffic/parking etc.
The detailed objection was successful and Council’s Local Planning Panel refused the DA.

City of Ryde Council - Our town planning consultant prepared the town planning report to support a  Complying Development Certificate application (CDC) for a dual occupancy (duplex) in Alison Street, Eastwood under Low Rise Housing Diversity Code (Part 3B of SEPP Exempt & Complying Development Codes 2008. Town planning advice was provided on possible issues such as front/side/rear setbacks, window size & privacy screening, floor space, height, building envelope requirements. Challenges for our town planner were the thorough research of relevant Ryde Local Environment Plan 2014 controls such as permissibility of dual occupancy (attached or detached), minimum lot size & lot width, minimum subdivision size.


Inner West Council - Our town planning consultant successfully prepared a development application (DA) for a Multi-Use Facility in May Street (Inner West - Marrickville Council). Challenges for our town planner was the thorough research of Council's Marrickville Local Environment Plan 2011 and Marrickville Development Control Plan 2011 and review the impact of the proposed development on the he local area as well as amenity issues to neighbours. Despite Council initially indicating that it will refuse the DA, our Planner managed to obtain an approval via expert negotiation with Council through valid planning grounds and experience.


City of Sydney Council – Our town planner successfully prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report & Plan of Management to support a development application (DA) for the APPROVAL change of use to licensed cafe and small bar, including outdoor dining in Kent Street, Sydney. Challenges include reviewing the City of Sydney Council's Sydney Local Environment Plan 2012 & Sydney Development Control Plan 2012, and liaising closely with Council and the Police to address all the neighborhood amenity, crime & safety concerns.


Sydney Olympic Park Authority - Our town planning company prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report and architectural design plans to support a development application (DA) for the alterations & addition to a void under existing grandstand within the Genea Netball Centre (Netball Central) for use as a gymnasium in Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park (Sydney Olympic Park Authority). Main project challenges were reviewing the State Environmental Planning Policy (State Significant Precincts) 2005, Sydney Olympic Park Master Plan 2030 (2018 Review), and resolving planning, engineering, facility management, BCA compliance issues. 

City of Sydney Council – TRANPLAN’s Town Planner & Heritage Consultant prepared the  town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report and Heritage Impact Statement (HIS) to support a successful development application (DA) which was APPROVED by Council, for the alterations and additions to an existing one-storey terrace (contributory building as part of a row of terraces located within the Queen Street Heritage Conservation Area and adjoins a Heritage Item) in Bennett Street, Newtown (City of Sydney Council). Challenges include reviewing the City of Sydney Council's Sydney Local Environment Plan 2012 & Sydney Development Control Plan 2012, and working with the project architect to address design / heritage / planning issues such as built form, setbacks, privacy, and solar access. 
More details of this Heritage Project.


Willoughby City Council - TRANPLAN town planner prepared a successful objection to the development objection for a development application (DA) for a boarding house development in Elizabeth Street, Artamon (Willoughby City Council).  Challenges include reviewing Willoughby City Council’s controls - Willoughby Local Environment Plan 2012, and Willoughby Development Control Plan, and objecting to the significant amenity issues because of the bulk, height, setbacks, overshadowing, loss of visual & acoustic privacy traffic/parking etc.
The detailed objection was successful and Council refused the DA. The Applicant has appealed to the Land and Environment Court against Council's refusal of the DA, and the proceedings are in progress in the Court.

Burwood Council - Our town planner prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report & Plan of Management to support a development application (DA) for the extension of trading hours (from midnight to 2 am) as a licensed karaoke bar in the Boulevarde Strathfield (Burwood Council). Challenges for our town planner was researching and reviewing the Burwood Council Local Environmental Plan 2012, and Burwood Development Control Plan, liaising with the Acoustic Specialist to prepare an adequate Noise Impact Assessment, and liaising closely with Council and the Police to address all the neighborhood amenity, crime & safety concerns.

Inner West Council – TRANPLAN’s town planning consultant prepared the Statement of Environmental Effects report  and Clause 4.6 variation report to support a development application (DA) for the non-compliance with Site coverage and Landscaped area (Clause 4.3A) for a new residential rear renovation & first floor extension in Young Street, Annandale (Inner West Council). Challenges include reviewing the Inner West Council's Leichhardt Local Environment Plan 2013 and addressing matters of heritage conservation, and the relevant controls of Clause 4.6 & to justify the non-compliance with site coverage and landscaped area control.


Parramatta City Council - Our town planner assisted neighbours to make an objection to a development application (DA) to build a new 2-storey 56-place Child Care Centre in Thomas Street, Parramatta (Parramatta City Council). Challenges for our town planner included thoroughly reviewing Parramatta City Council's Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2011 and Parramatta Development Control Plan 2011, the Legislation (Children [Education and Care Services National Law Application] Act 2010) & Regulations (Education and Care Services National Regulations) introduced in 2011, the Department of Education requirements, and Council’s strict controls for Child Care Centres e.g. minimum indoor/outdoor play areas, child-staff ratio, facilities, acoustic and traffic / parking requirements, landscaping, privacy etc.

Ku-ring-gai Council – TRANPLAN town planning & heritage company assisted neighbours to make a successful objection to a development application (DA) for the demolition of the existing swimming pool and cabana together with alterations and additions to the existing dwelling for its adaptive re-use, and further construction to provide 6 in-fill self-care units under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004 in Braeside Street, Wahroonga (Ku-ring-gai Council).  Challenges for our town planning heritage consultant were the thorough research of Ku-ring-gai Council's Ku-ring-gai Local Environment Plan 2015 & Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan, and make objections on grounds of failed the SEPP’s ‘character test’, overdevelopment of the site, solar access, acoustic and traffic / parking requirements, landscaping, privacy etc.
The successful detailed objection was upheld and Council refused the DA. The Applicant initially appealed to the Land and Environment Court against Council's refusal of the DA, but subsequently discontinued these proceedings, and is no longer seeking to challenge the refusal of the DA in the Court.

Mosman Council - TRANPLAN prepared the Heritage Impact Statement (HIS) to support development application (DA) for the alterations & additions (renovation) to an existing single-storey semi-detached Federation dwelling in Cabramatta Road, Mosman (Mosman Council) to extend the rear ground floor living area and construction of a new detached single carport and studio. Challenges include reviewing the Mosman Council's Mosman Local Environment Plan 2012 & Mosman Development Control Plan 2012, and collaboration with the project architect to resolve issues. 


City of Sydney Council - TRANPLAN prepared the Heritage Impact Statement (HIS) to support a successful development application (DA) for the alterations & additions (renovation / fitout) to an existing 2-storey State significant heritage building in Hay Street, Haymarket (City of Sydney Council) and change of use to a dentist practice & medical centre. 
Challenges include reviewing the City of Sydney Council's Sydney Local Environment Plan 2012 & Sydney Development Control Plan 2012, and working with the project architect to resolve issues so that the works qualify for exemption under the Heritage Act 1977. The property is a Heritage Item of State significance (State Heritage Register No. 00693) known as "Municipal / Corporation building".
Our consultant also sought exemption from Section 60 with the Heritage Council for the development under S57(2) of the Heritage Act 1977.
After the DA was approved by Council, our consultant provided photographic archival recording in accordance with the Council’s conditions of consent & Heritage Office archival requirements. 
More details of this Heritage Project.

 

Parramatta City Council - Our town planner successfully assisted neighbours to make an objection to a development application (DA) to build a new 74-place Child Care Centre in Mobbs Lane, Carlingford (Parramatta City Council). Challenges for our town planner included thoroughly reviewing Parramatta City Council's Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2011 and Parramatta Development Control Plan 2011, the Legislation (Children [Education and Care Services National Law Application] Act 2010) & Regulations (Education and Care Services National Regulations) introduced in 2011, the Department of Education & Communities requirements, and Council’s strict controls for Child Care Centres e.g. minimum indoor/outdoor play areas, child-staff ratio, facilities, acoustic and traffic / parking requirements, landscaping, privacy etc. The DA was refused by Council’s IHAP.
Burwood Council - Our town planner prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report  to support a development application (DA) for the change of use of a shop (existing fruit & vegetables shop) to a shop (supermarket) with packaged liquor sale in Burwood Road (Burwood Council). Challenges for our town planner was researching and reviewing the Burwood Council Local Environmental Plan 2012, and Burwood Development Control Plan.


Sutherland Shire Council - TRANPLAN Sydney Town Planning Consultant prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report to support a development application (DA) for demolition of the existing structures and erection of a new dwelling in Murray Island, Sylvania Waters (Sutherland Shire Council). Challenges for our town planner was reviewing architectural design of the project and ensure the contemporary house is consistent with Sutherland Shire  Council's Sutherland Local Environment Plan 2015 & Sutherland Development Control Plan 2015.


City of Sydney Council - TRANPLAN consulting prepared a development objection for a development application (DA) for a residential apartment development in Bourke Street, Zetland (City of Sydney Council) . Challenges for our town planner was reviewing and analysing the proposed Stage 1 Concept building envelopes (with & without design excellence FSR bonus), Sydney Local Environment Plan 2012, Sydney Development Control Plan 2012 and object to the significant amenity issues because of the bulk, height, overshadowing, loss of visual & acoustic privacy etc.


Campbelltown City Council - Our town planner prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report to support development application (DA) for the new dwelling house & attached secondary dwelling (granny flat) within the master planned residential subdivision of part of the East Leppington Precinct (Camden/Campbelltown) in Lomatia Place, Denham Court (Campbelltown City Council). Challenges include analysing the architectural design plans and reviewing State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009, the Campbelltown Growth Centres Precinct Plan 2013, Campbelltown Council's Campbelltown Local Environment Plan 2015 & Campbelltown Development Control Plan 2015, including the Campbelltown Growth Centres Precinct (East Leppington) Development Control Plan 2013. 


Mackay Regional Council – TRANPLAN Sydney town planning consultant prepared a town planning report for a development application (DA) package to support the rebranding of a multi-storey Rydges Mackay Suites building in Gregory Street, Mackay (Mackay Regional Council in Queensland). Other town planning services include researching Queensland State Planning Policy , the Mackay Isaac and Whitsunday Regional Plan, the Mackay Region Planning Scheme 2017 Version 1.1, and the Subordinate Local Law No. 1.4 – Installation of Advertising Devices 2011.

Campbelltown City Council - Our town planner prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report to support development application (DA) for the new dwelling house & attached studio within the master planned residential subdivision of part of the East Leppington Precinct (Camden/Campbelltown) in Riceflower Drive, Denham Court (Campbelltown City Council). Challenges include analysing the architectural design plans and reviewing State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009, the Campbelltown Growth Centres Precinct Plan 2013, Campbelltown Council's Campbelltown Local Environment Plan 2015 & Campbelltown Development Control Plan 2015, including the Campbelltown Growth Centres Precinct (East Leppington) Development Control Plan 2013. 


Lane Cove Council - Our town planner prepared a development objection for a development application (DA) for a seniors housing residential apartment development in Longueville Road, Lane Cove (Lane Cove Council).  Challenges include reviewing Lane Cove Council's Lane Cove Local Environment Plan 2009 & Lane Cove Development Control Plan 2009 and object to the significant amenity issues because of the bulk, height, overshadowing, loss of visual & acoustic privacy etc. and also the need to register the DA with Sydney North Joint Regional Planning Panel as the DA is a regional development pursuant to Schedule 4A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (capital investment value of more than $81 million and Council is the owner of the land).


City of Sydney Council - Our town planner prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report and architectural design plans to support a development application (DA) for the alterations & addition to an existing industrial office unit in Yurong Street, Darlinghurst (City of Sydney Council) to use as a gymnasium. Challenges for our town planner was reviewing and analysing Sydney Local Environment Plan 2012 & Sydney Development Control Plan 2012 and ensuring that the development could comply with car parking, waste management, noise management requirements (through an Acoustic Study).


Campbelltown City Council - TRANPLAN consulting prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report to support two development applications (DA) for the new dwelling house & granny flat within the master planned residential subdivision of part of the University of Western Sydney (now known as Western Sydney University – WSU) in Curie Road, Campbelltown (Campbelltown City Council). Challenges include analysing the architectural design plans and reviewing State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009,  Campbelltown Growth Centres Precinct Plan 2013, Campbelltown Council's Campbelltown Local Environment Plan 2015 & Campbelltown Development Control Plan 2015 (including the University of Western Sydney Site Specific DCP. 


The Hills Shire Council – TRANPLAN Sydney town planning consultant prepared a town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report and development application (DA) package to support the DA for the digital conversion of an existing business identification signage to a digital sign for the Kenthurst Public School (NSW Department of Education) in Kenthurst Road, Kenthurst (The Hills Council). Other town planning services include researching State Environmental Planning Policy No. 64, The Hills Shire Council’s Local Environment Plan 2012, The Hills Development Control Plan 2012, and the Transport Corridor Outdoor Advertising and Signage Guidelines.


Campbelltown City Council - TRANPLAN consulting prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report to support a development application (DA) for the new dwelling house & secondary dwelling (granny flat) within the master planned residential subdivision of ‘Newbrook’ (Airds Bradbury Urban Renewal Project) in Wheatley Drive, Airds (Campbelltown City Council). Challenges include preparing the architectural design plans and reviewing the Campbelltown Council's Campbelltown Local Environment Plan 2015 & Campbelltown Development Control Plan 2015 (including the Site Specific Airds Bradbury Urban Renewal Development Control Guidelines). 


City of Sydney Council – TRANPLAN’s town planning consultant prepared the Clause 4.6 variation report to support a development application (DA) for the non-compliance with number of  storeys (Clause 4.3) for a new residential rear first floor extension in Anderson Street, Alexandria (City of Sydney Council), addressing the relevant controls of Clause 4.6 & the DCP to justify the non-compliance with the rear setback control. Council required the reduction of the first floor addition by 1.2m and our town planner assisted with the Section 82A Review Application.
The City of Sydney Review Panel (the Panel) concurred with TRANPLAN’s town planning report and agreed to delete condition 2A which required the reduction of the first floor addition by 1.2m on the basis that it will result in minimal to no adverse impacts to the adjoining properties or to the immediate vicinity, noting the following:
  • The site is located within an area with no predominate first floor rear building line.
  • The proposed first floor on the subject site will transition from the warehouse development to the west to the terrace and cottage style dwellings to the east.
  • The rear yard of the eastern adjoining will receive 2 hours of sunlight to 50% of its rear yard during the winter solstice, with the proposal only affecting this rear yard after 2pm.
  • The application is not considered to result in any material impacts on the approved development or on the locality.


City of Sydney Council – Our town planner prepared the Heritage Impact Statement (HIS) to support a development application (DA) for the alterations & additions to a Heritage Item (Commercial Terrace Group including Interiors) in Erskine Street, Sydney (City of Sydney Council). Challenges include reviewing the City of Sydney Council's Sydney Local Environment Plan 2012 & Sydney Development Control Plan 2012, and working with the project architect to address design / heritage / planning issues.


Blacktown City Council - TRANPLAN Consulting prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report to support a development application (DA) for the demolition of existing structures & erection of a contemporary 2-storey dwelling house in Hampshire Place, Seven Hills (Blacktown City Council). Challenges include preparing the architectural design plans and reviewing the Blacktown Council's Blacktown Local Environment Plan 2015 & Blacktown Development Control Plan 2015, and working with the project architect to address design / planning issues.


City of Sydney Council - TRANPLAN prepared the Heritage Impact Statement (HIS) to support a development application (DA) for the alterations & additions to a Heritage Item (former Gazebo hotel) in Elizabeth Bay  Road, Elizabeth Bay (City of Sydney Council), which is also in a Conservation Area. Challenges include reviewing the City of Sydney Council's Sydney Local Environment Plan 2012 & Sydney Development Control Plan 2012, and working with the project architect to address design / heritage / planning issues.


City of Sydney Council - TRANPLAN town planner prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report to  support a development application (DA) for the fitout and use as licensed Chinese restaurant in Goulburn Street, Haymarket (City of Sydney Council). Challenges include reviewing the City of Sydney Council's Sydney Local Environment Plan 2012 & Sydney Development Control Plan 2012 and liaising with the client in preparing a Plan of Management.


Burwood Council - Our town planner prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report & Plan of Management to support a development application (DA) for the new use of a tenancy as a licensed Chinese restaurant in Burwood Road (Burwood Council). Challenges for our town planner was researching and reviewing the Burwood Council Local Environmental Plan 2012, and Burwood Development Control Plan.


Strathfield Council - Our heritage consultant prepared the Heritage Impact Statement (HIS) to support a development application (DA) for the demolition of an existing house and to build a contemporary 2-storey house in South Street, Strathfield (Strathfield Council). The property is located next to a Heritage Item. The Heritage Report had to address the heritage requirements of Strathfield Local Environment Plan 2012, and Strathfield Consolidated Development Control Plan 2005, and justify why the development would not adversely impact on the neighbouring Heritage Item.
  • State Heritage Item? No
  • Local Heritage Item? No
  • Heritage Conservation Area (HCA)? No
  • Near Heritage Item or Conservation Area? Yes
  • Required Heritage Impact Statement (HIS)? Yes
Canterbury-Bankstown Council - Our town planning consultant prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report to support a development application (DA) for the Torrens title subdivision of an existing property in Rookwood Road, Yagoona  (Canterbury-Bankstown Council) to a 2 lot battle-axe subdivision. Challenges include reviewing the Bankstown Council's Bankstown Local Environment Plan 2015 & Bankstown Development Control Plan 2015 and liaising with the client in preparing the Contour Survey plan & draft plan of subdivision.


Ku-ring-gai Council – TRANPLAN town planning & heritage company provided Heritage Advice regarding an existing property at the rear of a battle-axe block in Braeside Street, Wahroonga (Ku-ring-gai Council).  Challenges for our heritage consultant were the thorough research of Ku-ring-gai Council's Ku-ring-gai Local Environment Plan 2015 & Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan, and Heritage Inventory for the Wahroonga Heritage Conservation Area (HCA) to determine whether the property is contributory, neutral or detracting building in the HCA & advise the development options available.


Willoughby City Council - Our town planning & heritage company provided town planning advice regarding an existing property in Willoughby Road, Willoughby (Willoughby City Council). Challenges for our town planner was the thorough research of Willoughby City Council’s controls - Willoughby Local Environment Plan 2012, and Willoughby Development Control Plan to calculate the maximum additional floor space allowed for an extension to the property.


Burwood Council - Our town planner prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report to support a development application (DA) for the kitchen mechanical exhaust system outlet for a new restaurant in Burwood Road (Burwood Council). Challenges for our town planner was researching and reviewing the Burwood Council Local Environmental Plan 2012 and Burwood Development Control Plan.


City of Sydney Council – Our town planner prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report to support a development application (DA) for the late-night operation until midnight for a Convenience Store in Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst (City of Sydney Council). Challenges include reviewing the City of Sydney Council's Sydney Local Environment Plan 2012 & Sydney Development Control Plan 2012 and liaising with the client in preparing a Plan of Management to address impacts of late night trading, security / safety, and public amenity. 


Waverley Council - TRANPLAN town planner prepared the development objection for a development application (DA) for a dwelling house (actually a boarding house development in Paul Street, Bondi Junction (Waverley Council).  Challenges include reviewing Waverley Council's Local Environment Plan 2012 & WaverleyDevelopment Control Plan 2012, and objecting to the significant amenity issues because of the bulk, height, setbacks, overshadowing, loss of visual & acoustic privacy traffic/parking etc. 


City of Sydney Council – Our town planner prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report to support a development application (DA) for the late-night operation of a cafe in King Street, Newtown (City of Sydney Council). Challenges include reviewing the City of Sydney Council's Sydney Local Environment Plan 2012 & Sydney Development Control Plan 2012 and liaising with the client in preparing a Plan of Management to address impacts of late night trading, security / safety, and amenity. 


City of Canada Bay Council - Our town planning company was engaged to provide planning advice into the planning issues for a property in Ada Street, Concord (Canada Bay Council). The property had approval for a development application (DA) for the demolition to an existing 1-storey cottage (contributory building in a Conservation Area and is in the vicinity of Heritage Items) and erection of a modern flat roof dual-occupancy (duplex)  in Franklyn Street, Concord. Challenges for our town planner were the thorough research of Canada Bay Council’s controls - Canada Bay Local Environment Plan 2013 & Canada Bay Development Control Plan and working with the project architect to address design / heritage / planning issues. 


Leichhardt Municipal Council (now Inner West Council– TRANPLAN’s town planning consultant prepared the Clause 4.6 variation report to support a development application (DA) for the non-compliance with Floor Space Ratio (Clause 4.4) & Site Coverage (Clause 4.3A) for a new residential rear renovation & first floor extension in Roseby Street, Leichhardt (Inner WestCouncil). Challenges include reviewing the Inner West Council's Leichhardt Local Environment Plan 2013 and addressing the relevant controls of Clause 4.6 & to justify the non-compliance with the maximum floor space.

Marrickville Council (now Inner West Council) - Our town planning consultant successfully prepared a development objection for a boarding house in Livingstone Road, Marrickville (Inner West - Marrickville Council). Council refused the DA.
The neighbour wanted to make an objection to a development application (DA) for a 3-storey/27-room boarding house. Challenges for our town planner was the thorough research of State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009, Council's Marrickville Local Environment Plan 2011 and Marrickville Development Control Plan 2011 and review the impact of the proposed development on the character of the local area & inconsistency with SEPP 2009, social impact & heritage conservation issues as well as amenity issues to neighbours.


Blacktown City Council  - Our town planner prepared a town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report and architectural design plans to support the development application (DA) for use of part of the existing residential premises (kitchen) in Ipswich Avenue, Glenwood (Blacktown Council) for home business as a food preparation business. Challenges for our town planning consultant included thorough review of Blacktown Council's Blacktown Local Environment Plan 2015 & Blacktown Development Control Plan 2015 and addressing management & operational matters of the business to maintain the residential function of the property & neighbour amenity, to meet Blacktown Council requirements for home businesses.


City of Sydney Council - Our town planning company prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report to support a development application (DA) for the alterations & addition to an existing gymnasium in Kent St, Sydney (City of Sydney Council). Main project issues were heritage, pedestrian safety, BCA compliance, waste management. Some aspects of the DA (the conversion of the loading dock to a new foyer) were not supported by Council and our town planner assisted with the Section 82A Review Application.
The City of Sydney Review Panel (the Panel) concurred with TRANPLAN’s report and overturned the original refusal to delete condition 1A from the consent and to allow the removal of the loading dock and lower roller door to facilitate a new foyer and pedestrian access to the gym from Druitt Lane, noting the following:
  • that pedestrians already use the laneway and the proposal will encourage laneway activation which the City is supportive of and articulated in Council policy.
  • there was insufficient data and information from the Council’s Traffic team to prove that the laneway was dangerous for pedestrians given the number of vehicles using the laneway per hour. It was noted that an increase in pedestrian use would be likely to improve the safety of the laneway.

WHY USE TRANPLAN SYDNEY TOWN PLANNERS

 
  1. TP Town Planner has experience working with all levels of government. Our town planning company is the Council approval specialists / experts.
  2. TP Town Planner can also prepare Heritage reports / statements and Heritage advice for developments that involves a heritage item, or is in the vicinity of a Heritage Item / Heritage Conservation Area. We are a one-stop-shop for all your town planning and heritage needs.
  3. TP Town Planner offers affordable and value-for-money service. Our town planning consulting fee structure is highly competitive and offer value for your hard earned money, and will better any comparable town planning service offer.
  4. TP Town Planner provides a FREE initial consultation, so that our town planners can fully understand your town planning needs and cater for it accordingly.
 

COUNCILS THAT WE WORK WITH

 
Local Councils or Local Government Areas (LGA) that our Sydney town planner regularly deal with for all types of residential, commercial, industrial, subdivision applications in Metropolitan Sydney are Bayside CouncilBlacktownBlue MountainsBurwoodCamdenCampbelltownCanada BayCanterbury-Bankstown, Central Coast, Cumberland, Fairfield, Georges RiverHawkesburyHornsbyHunters Hill, Inner West, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, Liverpool, MosmanNorth Sydney, Northern BeachesCity of Parramatta, Penrith, RandwickRydeStrathfieldSutherlandCity of SydneyThe Hills, WaverleyWilloughbyWoollahraWollongong. Our Sydney town planning company also work closely on large planning projects including State Significant Developments (SSD) with NSW Department of Planning Environment (DPE), NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)NSW Heritage OfficeNSW HousingNSW InfrastructureNSW Fire & RescueNSW Rural Fire Service (RFS)Roads & Maritime Services (RMS)Transport NSWUrban Growth NSW.
 
Apart from servicing Sydney, North Shore, Northern Beaches, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs, Western Suburbs, South West Sydney, the Hills;  our town planning company  also assist clients in the Central Coast & Newcastle, North Coast, Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Highlands, Central West and Snowy Mountains regions with town planning issues such as preparing Heritage reports, development applications (DA), Statements Of Environmental Effects (SEE) reports, rezoning, subdivision, residential, commercial, industrial developments, advice about site development potential, strategic planning or Land and Environment Court appeals. 


Why use a Town Planner

Town planning / urban planning is very confusing to the non-town planner, why struggle through all the complex NSW Legislation and Environmental Planning Instruments (EPI) such as State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP), Local Environmental Plans (LEP), Master PlansDevelopment Control Plan (DCP), Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPA) when our town planning company can do the hard work for you. Our Sydney town planner can also provide expert representation at Joint Regional Planning Panels (JRPP), Planning Assessment Commission (PAC), NSW Land and Environment Court (LEC), and Independent Hearing and Assessment Panels (IHAP) hearings.

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