New houses proposed for Toongabbie
Parramatta City Council has received an application for demolition, subdivision and construction new dwellings in Toongabbie.
Over two stages the proposal will demolish the existing structures at 1 Lamonerie Street, subdivide the land into two lots and then construct a two-storey dwelling and a dual occupancy.
The development is proposed to be completed in stages to ensure timely delivery of the construction.
Stage 1 will include work to facilitate the subdivision of the lot into two including the demolition of the metal sheds, construction of the dwelling on the resulting Lot 2 and construction of a driveway for the existing dwelling on Lot 1.
Stage 2 will see the demolition of the existing dwelling house and construction of a dual occupancy on Lot 1 and then subdivision of the dual occupancy. The dual occupancy on Lot 1 will each have four bedrooms, a garage and two bathrooms among other features.
The house on Lot 2 will have six bedrooms, a theatre, and a rumpus area among other features.
Parramatta City Council will now assess the DA.
Storage facility proposed in Granville
Parramatta City Council has received an application for the demolition of existing structures and then the construction of a two-storey self-storage building at 4 Mort Street in Granville.
The storage facility has been proposed to operate 24/7 and will include 69 self-storage units ranging in size.
“Internally, the development will include 69 self-storage units ranging in size from 27m2 to 44m2, with a maximum leasable area of 1,929m² proposed,” the Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) attached to the DA said.
“Both levels within the proposed facility are provided with a 6.2m wide aisle, allowing users to park their vehicle adjacent to their storage unit for ease of access.”
The development is not expected to have any adverse effects on the community.
“The proposed design will improve the subject site from what currently exists, and is compatible with the existing streetscape along Mort Street and within the wider locality of Granville,” the SEE said.
The proposed development is expected to only results in eight additional vehicle trips during the morning and afternoon peak period, not causing any adverse effects.
Education facility seeking approval to move into new building
Parramatta City Council has received a development application for the change of use of a building for an educational establishment at 2/3 – 13 Fantail Street in Lidcombe.
It is proposed the ground floor within the existing 11-storey commercial building to be used as a NDIS training facility.
“The premises are to be used as a school to train individuals for the purpose of providing care for NDIS recipients,” the Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) attached to the DA said.
“The School will operate six days a week, Monday – Friday 8am–6pm, Saturday 8.30am–2pm.”
The facility will have two consultation and teaching spaces and will up to six students receiving training at any given time.
“Two trainers who are the business owners are expected to deliver the curriculum,” the SEE said.
The premises is currently vacant and if approved the training facility will be its first use.
Massive building to be built over heritage site
Parramatta City Council has approved a Development Application of the restoration of an existing heritage cottage for reuse and the construction of a 22-storey commercial building with a basement and a ground floor for retail use at 66 Phillip Street, Parramatta.
Within the proposed commercial building, there will be retail, hospitality and commercial offerings.
“The proposal includes restoring the existing heritage building for future use as a café,” the Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) said.
Planned for the lower floors of the site is a restaurant, with offices on the remaining floors all topped by a rooftop bar.
The building would be built above the heritage-listed former Barnaby’s Riverside Restaurant in a convict-built cottage that dates from around 1826.
New place of worship in Rydalmere
Parramatta City Council has approved plans for the change of use of a building into a place of public worship at 86 South Street in Rydalmere.
“The Place of Public Worship is expected to operate with Sunday services from 10 AM to 12 noon, with an attendance of 12 to 15 patrons (maximum 20),” documents attached to the DA said.
“Additionally, a Thursday evening service from 7 PM to 9 PM is held with up to 10 patrons.
“There are no other weekday services, and the premises remain closed outside these hours.”
