Luxury homes coming to Epping
Parramatta City Council have received a Development Application (DA) for the demolition of existing structures and construction of a luxury dual occupancy at 43 Cliff Road, Epping.
The proposed construction is expected to match the existing character of the area and provide more housing options.
“The built form of dual occupancy as sought in this proposal is consistent with the bulk, scale and height to existing developments in the surrounding area,” the Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) attached to the DA said.
“The proposed architectural design, together with the associated landscaping and external materials and colours are consistent with the buildings in the locality, resulting in a modern but sympathetic design that would enhance the surrounding context and increase the supply of affordable housing.”
The area around the proposal is currently undergoing a transition from low density residential housing with single detached dwellings to higher density multi-dwelling housing and residential building developments.
Parramatta Council will now assess the application.
Restaurant proposes change into a function centre
Parramatta City Council has received an application to change the use of a restaurant into a high-quality function centre and entertainment facility at 2-8 River Road West Parramatta.
1021 Mediterranean has proposed to cease operating as a restaurant and instead operate as a function centre with food and drink services and the ability to provide live music to a smaller number of patrons.
“The subject premises was previously approved for a maximum of 166 patrons under the existing development consent for a food and drink premises,” the Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) attached to the DA said.
“This application proposes a reduced maximum capacity of 150 patrons, providing an overall decrease in intensity and improving the venue’s operational profile from a planning and amenity perspective.
“Importantly, outdoor dining and associated use of the footpath or external forecourt area are no longer proposed. All functions, dining, and entertainment activities will occur entirely within the enclosed indoor area, with no external seating, smoking areas, or amplified sound proposed outside the building envelope.”
The proposed function centre will operate as an event space for pre-booked private functions only including corporate events, social functions and cultural celebrations with indoor food and beverage services, music facilities.
The hours of operation for the proposed function centre are 9am to 12am on Fridays and Saturdays and 9am to 10.30pm on Sundays.
The proposal is seeking a trial period of 24 hours.
Parramatta City Council will now assess the application.
Modifications proposed for major building in Epping
Parramatta City Council have received an application to make a minor modification to a court approved 30-storey mixed use building at 37-41 Oxford Street in Epping.
The already approved DA included a 30-storey mixed use building comprising of a two-storey commercial podium including a retail unit, childcare centre and commercial office space with housing above.
The DA was approved by the Land and Environment Court in July of 2023.
The modification proposes modifications to the location of landscaped areas within the development.
“The proposed modifications are primarily the result of ongoing detailed design development, amenity improvements, overall practicality, and to create an improved ground level interface,” the Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) attached to the DA said.
“The proposed modification seeks to provide a better ground level interface to the street, creating a more open and activated street façade.
Relocation of the landscaped planter will enable a more usable space along the frontage, providing increased opportunities for activation in line with Council’s DCP requirements.
“The landscape planter will be relocated to the childcare entry courtyard, continuing an existing planter and providing an additional boundary buffer to the neighbouring property.”
The proposal will now be determined by the Sydney Central City Planning Panel unless delegated back to Council.
Council approves changes to childcare
Parramatta City Council has approved modifications to a childcare DA to revise the structure of age groupings within the centre at 34 Barker Avenue, Silverwater.
Full House Child Care were previously approved by Council to care for a maximum of four children in the 0-2 age group and a maximum of 12 children within the 2-6 age limit.
Now the centre is proposing to cater for more children aged between two and six.
“A maximum of 16 children aged 0-6 years may attend the service at any one time, including no more than four children aged 0-2 years,” the SEE attached to the DA said.
