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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Quarter two - Six Development Applications each with a capital investment value in excess of $20M have been assessed by Council staff and determined by the NSW Government’s Sydney West Central Planning Panel.
In total 474 Development Applications were determined with a cost of works estimated at in excess of $600M.
A total of 423 Development Applications were lodged with Council for assessment with a cost of works estimated at $398M.
Quarter one - Development Assessment staff reported fi ve Development Applications to the Joint Regional Planning Panel for determination with a combined capital investment value of in excess of $1.1B.
RESIDENTIAL LOTS
Quarter two - 710 new residential lots were DA approved (not including strata title lots from multi dwelling housing developments such as townhouses and apartment buildings). This is a 39% increase compared to the same period in the previous fi nancial year (510).
268 new residential lots were approved for registration.
Quarter one - 1,078 new residential lots were DA approved in quarter one (not including strata title lots from multi dwelling housing developments such as townhouses and apartment buildings). This is a 234%
increase compared to the same period in the previous fi nancial year (323 lots).
250 lots (35%) were DA approved in the Box Hill North Release Area (The Gables), 197 lots (28%) were DA approved in the Box Hill Release Area, 167 lots (24%) were DA approved in the Balmoral Road Release Area and 46 lots (6%) were DA approved in the North Kellyville Release Area.
607 lots (56%) were DA approved in the Box Hill Release Area, 293 lots (27%) were DA approved in the North Kellyville Release Area, 75 lots (7%) were DA approved in the Balmoral Road Release Area and 63 lots (6%) were DA approved in the Box Hill North (The Gables) Release Area.
NEW PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
9.8km of new public road was constructed and dedicated in conjunction with subdivision work (11% increase) and 9.6km of new concrete footpath in quarter one and two. There was a 43% increase in the value of public
infrastructure created by subdivision compared to the first half of last financial year.
BOX HILL & BOX HILL NORTH
Quarter two - continued to see substantial construction progress of the Box Hill and Box Hill North Release Areas.
Construction of the fi rst subdivisions in both the Box Hill and Box Hill North Release Areas are nearing completion with fi nalisation is expected in the next quarter .
Quarter one - Large scale preliminary construction work continued in the new release areas of Box Hill and Box Hill North (The Gables) including bulk earthworks, creek rehabilitation and lead-in infrastructure.
ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE
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ACTION PROGRESS COMPLETED PERFORMANCE
Update Local Strategy. Review of Local Strategy to commence following exhibition of Central West District Plan by the Greater Sydney Commission - March 2017.
Develop car parking policy for Council Centres (Castle Hill, Rouse Hill, Baulkham Hills).
Completion of review pending fi nalisation of new parking rates for Priority Precincts around stations by TransportNSW and Roads & Maritime Services review of State Guidelines for Traffi c Generating Developments.
Revisit Master Plan and then the town planning controls re Baulkham Hills Town Centre.
Master Plan and Development Controls being amended to incorporate the outcome of the Windsor Road / Seven Hills Road / Old Northern Road Grade Separation Concept, due to potential land take on key Strategic Investigation Sites.
Develop and implement electronically
integrated customer interface that will enable home owners to enquire as to what all of Council’s standards are for a particular house on their property (referred to as My DCP).
Discussions with software provider to create a pilot enquiry system. Residential Controls currently being reviewed.
Analysis of traffi c demand along Annangrove Road and fi nalise detailed concept plans for a road widening scheme.
Quotation process underway. Consultants to complete their proposals in mid February with appointment scheduled shortly after. Report to Council in June 2017.
Master Plan DA re Leisure Precinct around Showground.
Councillors have determined that a business case is needed to support further investigation of Precinct Development Plans that compliment the State Government proposals in the immediate vicinity of the Showground Station. Business case is to be referred to a briefi ng session in March with consultants appointed following shortly after.
Develop strategy to change former HCC site into development site re: Baulkham Hills Town Centre.
Council resolved in part, at the meeting on 8 November 2016 to forward a planning proposal to the Department of Planning & Environment for a Gateway determination to amend LEP 2012 to facilitate a mixed use commercial and residential development on the site of the Bull & Bush Hotel, 360-379 Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills. This site adjoins the HCC site and it is proposed to include in the proposed development 2,502 sqm of community fl oor space that includes a library which will be subject to a VPA. The development of a strategy for the future development of the former HCC site is dependant on
HOW WE PROGRESSED OUR FOUR YEAR ACTIONS
To achieve our strategy of active, safe and culturally rich people enjoying community life together, we focused on the following actions:
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RESULT QUALITY OF LIFE INDICATOR OUTCOME STRATEGY
15/16 16/17
93.2 89.5 98.3 14.0 40.1 88.0 52.0 154.0 7.5
93.4
N/A*
N/A*
N/A*
N/A*
89.6 60.0 N/A*
N/A*
• Community satisfaction - people satisfi ed with condition of residential road surfaces.
• Road assets rated in satisfactory condition.
• Footpaths rated in satisfactory condition.
• Population who walk, cycle or use public transport to get to work.
• Kilometres of dedicated walking and cycling trails constructed per year.
• Community satisfaction with footpaths/
cycleways.
• % people who agree or strongly agree they have easy access to work.
• Road traffi c major injuries per 100,000 population.
• Pedestrian injuries and fatalities, per 100,000 population.
6. Safe convenient and accessible transport options that enable movement through and within our Shire.
6.1 Facilitate and maintain well managed and integrated local roads and transport infrastructure and support the safety of movement for all users.
100.0 N/A* • Actions completed as per North West Sector Project Plan.
6.2 Strategically plan for the North West sector growth through the development and construction of transport infrastructure and its integration into the metropolitan network.
MEASURING OUR QUALITY OF LIFE PERFORMANCE
Quality of Life indicators are reported annually. The column below shows a two year comparison with current year’s results reported in blue. Other results below are as per the community survey conducted in December 2016.
*N/A: data not available yet
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KPI METHOD TARGET ACTUAL PERFORMANCE
STATUS ASSET MANAGEMENT
Footpaths rated in a satisfactory condition (%). > is better ANNUAL
Road assets rated in a satisfactory condition (%). > is better 85 97.25
% of infrastructure assets condition rated annually. > is better ANNUAL PLACE MANAGEMENT
Average time taken to clean pits / pipes (days). < is better 7 5.75 Average time taken to repair potholes (days). < is better 3 1.35
% of customer requests completed on time. > is better 85 86
DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT SERVICES
% of Development Applications determined within 40 days
(less STC days). > is better 70 77.75
Gross number of days taken to determine a Development
Application (median). < is better 60 59
SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATION
% of Subdivision Development Applications processed within
60 days (less STC days). > is better 70 73.57
% of Subdivision Certifi cates processed within 14 days
(less STC days). > is better 90 100
FORWARD PLANNING
MEASURING OUR OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
COMPLETE ON TRACK ACTION REQUIRED
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RESULT QUALITY OF LIFE INDICATOR OUTCOME STRATEGY
15/16 16/17
82.2 79.4 66.8 85.2 80.6
89.0 84.0
92.0
80.0
82.0
82.6 83.0 64.2 85.0 84.4
93.0 89.0
91.0
87.0
90.0
• Community satisfaction - streetscape appearance.
• Community satisfaction - low density housing development.
• Community satisfaction - medium density housing development.
• Community satisfaction - range of shopping facilities.
• Community satisfaction - built environment - overall zoning and presentation of The Shire.
• % People who agree or strongly agree they have easy access to local shops.
• % People who agree or strongly agree they have easy access to major shopping centres.
• % People who agree or strongly agree their neighbourhood has a friendly atmosphere.
• % People who agree or strongly agree they have easy access to health and medical services.
• % People who agree or strongly agree they have easy access to schools.
7. Responsible planning facilitates a desirable living environment and meets growth targets.
7.1 The Shire’s natural and built environment is well managed through strategic land use and urban planning that refl ects our values and aspirations.
79.7 72.1 100.0
N/A*
N/A*
N/A*
• Development applications determined within 40 days (less STC days).
• Subdivision development applications processed within 60 days (less STC days).
• Subdivision certifi cates processed within 14 days (less STC days).
7.2 Manage new and existing development with a robust framework of policies, plans and processes that is in accordance with community needs and expectations.
*N/A: data not available yet
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