Planning Proposal 12-14 Waters Road, Neutral Bay
Consultation has concluded
The Planning Proposal applying to 12-14 Waters Road, Neutral Bay (PP-2021- 7492) is on public exhibition from 22 February to 22 March 2023.
About the Planning Proposal
The subject site is located at 12-14 Waters Road, Neutral Bay (SP 68360 and Lot 18 DP 537700). It is currently zoned B4 Mixed Use under the North Sydney Local Environmental Plan (NSLEP) 2013.
Council resolved to refuse the Planning Proposal at its meeting on 26 April 2022 consistent with Council officer’s recommendation and that of the North Sydney Local Planning Panel.
The applicant subsequently lodged a rezoning review with the State Government which determined to allow the Planning Proposal to proceed to Gateway Determination contrary to Council’s endorsed position.
The Planning Proposal seeks to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for a 6-storey mixed-use development consisting of 42 residential apartments, 105 basement carparking, a non-residential Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 1,973m2 and rooftop facilities.
To achieve the intended outcome, the Planning proposal seeks to make following amendments to the NSLEP 2013:
- amend the maximum building height from 16m to 22m.
- amend the minimum non-residential floor space ratio (FSR) from 0.5:1 to 1.2:1.
- introduce a site-specific height provision to allow an additional 2m for rooftop facilities bringing the total height for the site to a maximum of 24m.
As the Planning Proposal is the result of a successful rezoning review, Council is not managing the plan making process. Submissions must be made to the Department of Planning and Environment through the NSW Planning Portal - go to https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ppr/pre-exhibition/planning-proposal-12-14-waters-road-neutral-bay
The Planning Proposal may be viewed during the exhibition period at:
- DPE Planning Proposal - https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ppr/pre-exhibition/planning-proposal-12-14-waters-road-neutral-bay
- Service NSW - North Sydney Service Centre - 213 Miller Street, North Sydney (during business hours)
A Voluntary Planning Agreement associated with this Planning Proposal will be publicly exhibited separately (at a later date) by North Sydney Council.
For further information about the Planning Proposal contact Douglas Cunningham, DPE on 02 9274 6357.
If you have a query regarding Council’s position, contact Neal McCarry, Team Leader - Policy on 02 9936 8100.