Local Planning Panel 17 December 2024 Item 5.1
ITEM NUMBER 5.1
SUBJECT Westpac Bank, 264 Church Street, PARRAMATTA NSW 2150
DESCRIPTION Alterations and additions to the existing building for change of use to a ‘food and drinks’ premises, including a pub/bar and restaurant with rooftop sitting area. The building is identified as a local heritage item 479 (Westpac Bank) pursuant to Clause 5.10 of Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2023.
REFERENCE F2024/00282 - D09519946
APPLICANT/S Holdmark NSW Pty Ltd
OWNERS 41 George Street Pty Ltd
REPORT OF Group Manager Development and Traffic Services
RECOMMENDED Approval
DATE OF REPORT 28 November 2024
REASON FOR REFERRAL TO LPP
The proposal includes development for the purposes of new licensed premises that require a hotel (general bar) license under the Liquor Act 2007, in accordance with the Ministerial direction under section 91 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, schedule 2, dated 6 May 2024.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Development Application DA/488/2024 was lodged on 4 September 2024 for alterations and additions to the existing building for change of use to a ‘food and drinks’ premises, including a pub/bar and restaurant with rooftop sitting area.
The building is identified as a local heritage item 479 (Westpac Bank) pursuant to Clause 5.10 of Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2023.
In accordance with Council’s Consolidated Notification Procedures the application was
notified and advertised between 12 September 2024 and 3 October 2024. In response
no (0) unique submissions were received.
Section 4.15 Assessment Summary
The application has been assessed in accordance with Section 4.15 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, taking into consideration all relevant state and local planning controls. Consideration of technical matters by Council's Catchment Engineering and Heritage departments has not identified any fundamental issues of concern.
Under clause 5.6 of Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2023, the development application proposes an architectural roof feature to incorporate the rooftop sitting area. The architectural roof feature complies with the objectives of the relevant clauses, integrates well with the existing heritage building and roof and will encourage a high quality built form.
Having regard to the matters for consideration under Section 4.15 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, it is recommended Development Application No. DA/488/2024 be approved. In its context, this development proposal is able to be supported in terms of the development's broader strategic context, function and overall public benefits
(a) That the Parramatta Local Planning Panel, exercising the function of the consent authority, pursuant to Section 4.16 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, approve development consent to DA/488/2024, subject to conditions of consent.
REASONS FOR APPROVAL
1. To facilitate the orderly implementation of the objectives of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the aims and objectives of the relevant Council Planning instrument.
2. To ensure that the local amenity is maintained and is not adversely affected and that adequate safeguards are incorporated into the development.
3. To ensure the development does not hinder the proper and orderly development of the subject land and its surrounds.
5. To assist in fostering a cultural character and level of vibrancy associated with late night trading within the Parramatta CBD.
6. To ensure the relevant matters for consideration under Section 4.15 of Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 are maintained.
7. For the reasons given above, approval of the application is in the public interest.
Eamon Murphy
Senior Development Assessment Officer
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Assessment Report and Draft Conditions |
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Locality Map |
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Zoning Map |
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Plans used during assessment |
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DRAFT Plan of Management |
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