Yes, the planning proposal is the result of the strategic work undertaken for the preparation of the Local Strategic Planning Statement. This amendment aims to implement the actions of the LSPS, and is therefore considered to be in line with the comprehensive strategic documents. An assessment of the planning proposal against applicable State Environmental Planning Policies is provided in Appendix A.
The proposed changes to permitted land uses in the RU1 Primary Production zone are fully consistent with the aims and objectives of the SREP. The proposed use of the E2 environmental protection zone reflects the environmental values and conservation status of the land and is considered to be fully consistent with the aims of the direction. Quantitative analysis to assess potential effects of proposed changes. i) The number of unrestricted lots that can be rezoned to townhouses, multifamily housing, and senior housing, as well as the number of potential lots that would be eligible for townhouses or multifamily housing under the Low-Rise Housing Diversity Code.
Age and condition of existing housing stock – Most of the housing in the study area is less than 25 years old and reflects significant investment by owners in their maintenance and presentation. The proposed changes are fully consistent with the objectives of the direction in that they encourage a variety of housing types, including large dwellings on large lots consistent with the prescribed character. This Guidance applies to any planning proposal for land in the rail corridor and requires it to be consistent with the Government's Corridor Strategy proposals including growth projections and future character.
As such, they are considered to be of minor importance and in line with the objectives of the management.
12 The proposed amendments do not permit development in excess of what has already been approved. Nor to
12 The proposed amendments do not allow development in excess of what has already been approved. As part of the planning proposal process, Council will work with the relevant consenting authorities (in this case Sydney Water and NSW Transport Cluster) to confirm existing land identified for acquisition and obtain written consent where liabilities are proposed to be changed. Since its planning in the early 2000s, approval for Rouse Hill Regional Center has been a tiered process involving Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 development applications.
This framework was intended to provide certainty regarding development outcomes while allowing some degree of flexibility to achieve optimal design outcomes as part of individual built form development applications. The proposed site specific clause for the Rouse Hill Strategic Center in Part 7 of the LEP will limit the maximum number of dwellings for the mapped land to 375 (refer to Part 4 for mapped area). The local provision is in accordance with the approved Area Plan for the Northern Framework of the Regional Centre.
The proposed site-specific provision will not impact on the delivery of residential targets as set out in the Central City District Plan and Local Strategic Planning Statement, rather it is an interim measure required to ensure that residential development beyond what is provided for in the Ring Plan does not take place prior to master planning and the identification of how much retail and commercial floor space is required to support existing and future residents. It is noted that although a draft clause is included for the purpose of exhibition, the final wording of the proposed local provision will be subject to legal drafting and may look different from the displayed clause. The Local Strategic Planning Statement and Housing Strategy nominate 10- and 20-year housing targets, noting that Rouse Hill is expected to deliver an additional 800 dwellings between 2016 and 2036.
This is generally in line with the level of growth expected under the approved master plan. Therefore, the proposed site-specific facility is considered to reflect the prevailing framework and expected development outcomes for Rouse Hill. A Draft Development Application (JP) has been submitted for a revised Master Plan and Precinct Plan which proposes a significant change to the built form and land use outcomes identified under the approved plans related to the Northern Precinct.
Whilst it is recognized that there is potential for Rouse Hill to build on its role as a strategic centre, given the proximity of the new Rouse Hill Station and the proposed Rouse Hill Hospital, further detailed investigation is required to determine the appropriate outcomes in terms of residential density, employment potential, built form and infrastructure and services to support growth.
15 9. How has the planning proposal adequately addressed any social and economic effects?
- Proposal
- Alignment to the Strategic Content
- Has community consultation on local strategic planning statements, and if applicable, local housing strategies been undertaken?
- Have completed a character assessment in conjunction with their community for the area and have characterised the character area and its attributes of the place that are cherished and to be
- Have prepared the map layer in accordance with the standard technical requirements for spatial datasets and maps and drafted a clause in accordance with he local character optional
Prepared a map layer in accordance with the standard technical requirements for spatial data collections and maps and prepared a clause in accordance with optional datasets and maps of local character and prepared a draft clause in accordance with the optional (standard) clause of SI LEP local character (still in preparation). Cadastral data and other supporting mapping information have been prepared in a format consistent with state government requirements. Note: read in conjunction with the draft clause in Part 7 of the marked written document (Appendix F).
The draft 2020 LEP includes a new local provision, clause 7.15, which would apply to B4 Mixed Use and B7 Business Park zoned land and aims to encourage employment in higher order employment areas by ensuring that a minimum proportion of available floor space is provided for commercial purposes. It also aims to prevent the creation of substandard living space by converting serviced apartments into a block of flats where permitted (B4 zone). The draft 2020 LEP includes a proposal for a new clause in Annex 2 that will respond to challenges faced especially in growth sites, where retaining walls are generally required on or immediately adjacent to property boundaries.
Such walls are not permitted as exempt development under the National Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Compliant Development Codes) 2008, which requires a minimum setback for retaining walls of 1m from property boundaries. Prior to the adoption of LEP 2012 (now LEP 2019), the previous Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan of 2005 contained a development exemption clause which permitted the construction of retaining walls with a. 18 maximum height 600mm above or below natural ground level as exempt development without specification a.
18 maximum height of 600mm above or below natural ground level as exempt development without specifying a
19 SECTION D - STATE AND COMMONWEALTH INTERESTS
20 PART 4 MAPPING
21 regional centre and the land at Appian Circuit includes a drainage basin managed by Council and dedicated
22 Review of land zoned R3 Medium Density Residential
More information on this proposed change is included in section B of the planning proposal under the heading Direction 5.9 North West Rail Link Corridor Strategy.
25 Additional Permitted Uses Map and Sydney Metro Northwest Map
26 Height of Buildings, Floor Space Ratio and Key Sites Maps
The introduction of a key sites map and the local provision (clause 7.16) which applies to the northern Rouse Hill area restricts the number of dwellings to 375, in accordance with the approved development scale under the process for the regional center (refer Figure 21). The proposal includes a clause indicating that the maximum residential limit can be reviewed following detailed site planning in December 2021.
28 Castle Hill strategic centre
30 Land Reservation Acquisition and Lot Size Maps
32 Heritage Map
33 Changes to Addresses / Legal Descriptions
34 Other changes
35 PART 5 COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
PROJECT TIMELINE Initial Timeline
36 ATTACHMENT A: LIST OF STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING POLICIES
37 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
38 ATTACHMENT B: ASSESSMENT AGAINST SECTION 9.1 MINISTERIAL DIRECTIONS
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