MINUTES OF THE DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT UNIT MEETING HELD AT THE HILLS SHIRE COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, 30 MARCH 2021
PRESENT
Cameron McKenzie Group Manager – Development & Compliance (Chair) Paul Osborne Manager – Development Assessment
Ben Hawkins Manager – Subdivision & Development Certification Angelo Berios Manager – Environment & Health
Craig Woods Manager – Regulatory Services Nicholas Carlton Manager – Forward Planning Kristine McKenzie Principal Executive Planner APOLOGIES
NIL
CIRCULATED ELECTRONICALLY
ITEM-1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES RESOLUTION
The Minutes of the Development Assessment Unit Meeting of Council held on 23 March 2021 be confirmed.
ITEM-2 DA 93/2020/HC/A - SECTION 4.55 (1A) MODIFICATION TO AN APPROVED COMMERCIAL AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT – LOT 32 DP 834050, NO. 324 ANNANGROVE ROAD, ROUSE HILL
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF THE DETERMINATION PURSUANT TO ITEM 20(2)(c) AND (d) OF SCHEDULE 1 OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979
DECISION
The Development Application was refused for the following reasons:
1. The proposed modification is inconsistent with Local Environmental Plan 2019 in regard to the aims of the plan in that the proposal will be contrary to the aim ‘To provide for the development of communities that are liveable, vibrant and safe and that have services and facilities that meet their needs’ through the reduction of
contributions payable for roadwork projects (Section 4.15 (a) (i) EP and A Act, 1979).
2. The proposed modification is inconsistent with Local Environmental Plan 2019 in regard to the aims of the plan in that the proposed modification will be contrary to the aim ‘To provide for balanced urban growth through efficient and safe transport infrastructure, a range of housing options, and a built environment that is compatible with the cultural and natural heritage of The Hills’ through the reduction of
contributions payable for transport infrastructure (Section 4.15 (a)(i) EP and A Act, 1979).
3. The proposed modification will result in the reduction of facilities and services within the area due to the reduction of contributions payable for public facilities and
services, specifically roadworks (Section 4.15 (b) EP and A Act, 1979).
4. The proposed modification is contrary to the public interest Section 4.15 (e) EP and A Act, 1979).
5. Council only has the power to impose a Section 7.11 contribution if it is determined in accordance with the relevant Contributions Plan. It has no discretion to impose a lesser contribution. (Section 7.13 EP and A Act, 1979).
HOW COMMUNITY VIEWS WERE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN MAKING THE DECISION N/A – No notification required.
ITEM-3 DA 501/2021/LA – ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING DWELLING - LOT 28 DP 234761, NO. 7 BLACKETT DRIVE, CASTLE HILL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF THE DETERMINATION PURSUANT TO ITEM 20(2)(c) AND (d) OF SCHEDULE 1 OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979
DECISION
The Development Application was approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.
REASONS FOR THE DECISION
• Section 4.15 (EP&A Act) – Satisfactory.
• The Hills LEP 2019 – Satisfactory.
• DCP Part B Section 2 – Residential – Variation Satisfactory.
HOW COMMUNITY VIEWS WERE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN MAKING THE DECISION Notification letters were issued to adjoining properties over 14 days. Two submissions were received. The issues raised in the submissions have been addressed in the report and do not warrant refusal of the application.
ITEM-4 DA 2332/2018/HA/A - SECTION 4.55(2) MODIFICATION TO THE APPROVED DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN 8-STOREY MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT – LOT 1 DP 657024, 2-4 OLD NORTHERN ROAD, BAULKHAM HILLS
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF THE DETERMINATION PURSUANT TO ITEM 20(2)(c) AND (d) OF SCHEDULE 1 OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979
DECISION
The Development Application was approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.
REASONS FOR THE DECISION
• The variation to the maximum floor space ratio development standard results in a development that is consistent with the relevant objectives and compliance with the standard is unreasonable and unnecessary in this instance, and the proposal results in a better planning outcome as outlined in this report.
• The site is considered suitable for the development.
• The proposal adequately satisfies the relevant state and local planning provisions.
• The proposal will have no unacceptable impacts on the built and natural environments.
• The proposal is in the public interest.
HOW COMMUNITY VIEWS WERE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN MAKING THE DECISION Notification letters were issued to adjoining properties over 14 days. One submission was received. The issues raised in the submission have been addressed in the report and do not warrant refusal of the application.
