Dual occupancy in Telopea looking for the green light from Council
Parramatta City Council received a Development Application (DA) for the demolition of existing structures to make way for an attached dual occupancy at 12 Cook Street in Telopea.
Currently, the block holds a single storey home with a metal shed, which if approved would be knocked down.
Both homes in the dual occupancy will be double storey with a single garage and a private courtyard.
The proposed homes are expected to match the changing character of the area.
“It is noted that the immediate precinct is undergoing a phase of urban renewal with older style dwellings being replaced by larger houses and dual occupancy development,” the Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) attached to the DA said.
“The immediate area consists of predominately older style single and double storey dwellings with some new two storey dwellings and dual occupancies.
“The subject site is within close proximity to Victoria Road. The site is within close proximity Rydalmere train station. It is also conveniently located within close proximity to a number of recreational areas.”
Parramatta City Council will now assess the application.
Change in hours of operation request by place of worship
Parramatta City Council received a Development Application (DA) for the extension of operation hours and number of attendees permitted at The Sydney Shakti Temple, located at 271 Old Windsor Road in Old Toongabbie.
“In particular, the modification seeks to late start of the opening of the Temple for prayer time whilst keeping the closing hours being same at 8pm for Monday to Sunday,” the Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) attached to the DA said.
“The closing evening hours for Festival Days is extended till 9pm… It is also proposed to increase the approved patron capacity by 20 patrons, from 30 to 50 from Monday to Sunday for Fixed Prayer Times.”
The changes, if approved, are acknowledged likely to cause an increase in traffic.
“The proposed changes to the patron capacity at Sydney Shakti Temple may introduce up to 20 additional patrons, primarily volunteers and their families,” the SEE said.
“This increase is expected to generate additional parking demand during both weekday and weekend prayer hours.
“Given that the site is currently operational, the additional parking demand can be accommodated on and off site parking on adjoining street to accommodate the minor increase…”
The Sydney Shakti Temple is a Hindu cultural and educational centre and is part of The Hindu Society of NSW.
Parramatta City Council will now assess the application.
Beauty business looking for home on Church Street
Parramatta City Council received a Development Application (DA) for the change of use of the premises at 446 Church Street into a beauty therapy service.
“The proposal seeks approval for the use of the existing tenancy as a remedial and relaxation massage and beauty therapy premises,” the Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) attached to the DA said.
“The development is limited to internal use and fit-out only.
“No external building works, structural alterations, or changes to the building envelope are proposed. The existing building will remain unaltered…”
The proposed trading hours will be between 9am and 8pm On Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm on Saturdays and on Sunday and public holidays between 10am and 4pm. The sites services will be by appointment and will mainly be massages, waxing, and other related beauty services.
Parramatta City Council will now assess the application.
100 place childcare centre refused by Council
Parramatta City Council has refused a Development Application (DA) for the demolition of an existing childcare centre to make way for the construction of a new childcare facility at 21B-23 Barangaroo Road in Toongabbie.
The site contains the existing Toongabbie Children’s Early Learning Centre, which has been operating for nearly 50 years
“The existing facility accommodates 57 childcare placements however the facility is getting old and in need of a significant upgrade to continue to deliver quality learning outcomes for children,” the Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) attached to the DA said.
“As such, the proposed new two storey childcare facility will increase the site’s capacity to accommodate an additional 43 places or a total of 100 childcare places and therefore ensure not only enable site to continue to service the locality community like it has for nearly half a century but also protect/retain and simultaneously increase local employment opportunities.”
The proposal was refused due to a series of inconsistencies with local policies and plans as well as the sites potential negative impact on its surrounding area.
“It is not satisfied that the proposed development would not have unreasonable environmental impacts on either the natural or built environments and would not have a positive social impact on the locality,” the Notice of Determination said.
