Update 12/04/2018
The Draft Sutherland Shire Development Plan has been approved
or more details see SUTHERLAND SHIRE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN (2015)
For more information on how individual properties will be effected
Contact NSW Department of Planning. 92286111
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SUTHERLAND SHIRE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN (DCP) 2015
The Development Control Plan (DCP)applies to all properties in Sutherland Shire and supports the Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan (LEP)2015. The DCP contains detailed development controls and guidelines for specific types of development such as residential flats, townhouses, dual occupancies and single dwellings, for building setbacks, carparking, access to sunlight and for specific precincts such as Miranda Pinnacle Street Precinct.
For the current Sutherland Shire Development Control Plan 2015 click here
For more Information on the DCP click here
For more information on how individual properties will be effected contact Council.
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DCP 2015 AMENDMENT 6 on exhibition till 3/12/2020
REVIEW OF MAXIMUM CAR PARKING RATES IN RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
- Due to the high rate of car ownership in Sutherland Shire, Council proposes to amend DCP 2015 to allow a maximum parking rate as well as a minimum rate (58% of Shire households own 2 or more cars). Amendment 6 proposes that all types of residential dwellings be allowed a maximum of 3 spaces per dwelling with no reduction in residential floor space required for parking above the minimum rate, provided that the additional parking is accommodated in basements which do not extend beyond the building footprint or more than 1 metre above ground level. The proposal is inconsistent with State Government parking policies which consider that additional parking can increase traffic congestion and Council's Integrated Transport Strategy which aims to reduce car use and encourage use of more sustainable foms of transport such as walking ,cycling and public transport.
For details of reports select Strategic Planning Committee PLN016-20 15/6/2020, PLN038-20 7/9/2020,PLN047-20 12/10 2020.
https://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Council/Meetings-and-Minutes/Business-Papers-and-Minutes
other amendments:
- Bicycle parking in all residential flat and multi dwelling developments at the rate of one bicyle space per 10 car spaces for the first 200 spaces one per 20 spaces thereafter.
- Street trees to be planted on the side of the street under power lines as a condition of residential flat and multi dwelling developments. Trees must be indigenous, no higher than 4 metres and selected from Council's Native Plant Selector on Council's website. Currently trees are not planted under power lines. For details see Strategic Planning committee report PLN037-20 7/9/2020
DCP 2015 AMENDMENT 5
New Proposed Controls For Boarding Houses (update 17/11/2019)
Boarding houses are increasingly being promoted as a low risk - high rental yield investment for superannuation funds. Sutherland Shire Council has seen a rise in the number of development applications for boarding houses and further growth in the number of boarding house DAs is expected.New controls specifically to boarding house developments have been added to Sutherland Shire development Control Plan 2015 to address public concerns about boarding houses and came into effect on 9/10/2019 (DCP amendment 5) Draft amendment 5 proposes controls to address public concerns related to size/number of proposed lodgers,built form,density,potential amenity impacts on neighbouring properties and public safety concerns.
The State Environmental Planning Policy(Affordable Rental Housing 2009) requires proposals to take into account the relevant provisions of any local environment plans and development control plans which apply to the area. For full details see Join the Conversation on Council website.
For details about the new controls see Council report PLN028-19.2.9.2019
For details about permissibility of boarding houses see Council report PLN037-19,4.11.2019
click here and type in PLN number to access reports
BOARDING HOUSE LOCATIONS
DA20/0778 KIRRAWEE proposes a 5 storey sixty six room boarding house for 122 tenants at 165 - 175 Oak Road.
APPROVED
DA 19/0107 -19 URUNGA PARADE DA 19/0107. A development application for a 7 storey boarding house with ground floor commercial space,40 rooms for 54 residents and 22 car spaces was approved by the Land and Environment Court in July 2020.( maximum number of residents 55)
DA18/0243 for a 23 room boarding house for 34 residents at 501 The Kingsway was approved by the Local Planning Panel in May 2019.
DA18/0407
for a 37 room boarding house for 67 occupants at 11 Urunga Parade was approved by the land and Environment Court on 2.10.2019.
DA18/0558 for a 12 room boarding house for Ventura Avenue for 14 occupants was approved by the Land and Environment Court on 20.9.2019.
DA18/0036 for community housing at 107-111 Bellingarra Road(former nursing home) for 15 rooms. Number of occupants not stated.
WITHDRAWN
DA18/0915
for a 70 room boarding house for 128 occupants plus 24 units at 34-38 Pinnacle Street was withdrawn. A previously approved development for 45 units is now under construction.at 34-38 Pinnacle Street.
DA18/1208 for 50 room boarding house for 100 occupants at 168 Oak Road Kirrawee. The site has been purchased by Council for a park.
REFUSED
DA/0608 for a 9 room boarding house for 18 occupants at 158 The Boulevard was refused by Council in December 2018
There has been a rise in the number of applications for boarding houses lodged with Council and further growth in the number of new boarding house DA's is expected.New controls specific to boarding house development have been added to Sutherland Shire Development Plan 2015 to address public concerns about boarding houses and came into effect on 9.10.2019 (DCP ammendment5) The new controls aim to address concern about incompatability of boarding houses with local character, amenity impacts on neighbouring properties,public safety concerns and responsible management of boarding houses. . see See SUTHERLAND SHIRE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2015 under CURRENT ISSUES UPDATE for more details.
The 5 approved development applications for boarding houses in Miranda total 127 rooms for 184 tenants.
For details about these proposals see DA Tracker on Council's web site.
For Full details see Statement of Environmental Effects and plan of management via DA Tracker on Council's web ite.https://propertydevelopment.sssc.nsw.gov.au/T1PRPROD/WebApps/eproperty/P1/eTrack
The state government method of calculating dwelling numbers counts a boarding house as a single dwelling. The 5 boarding houses in Miranda would only be counted as 5 dwellings, despite the large numbers of rooms and residents.
New Generation Boarding Houses are encouraged by State Government Legislation to increase affordable housing. State Environmental Planning Policy Affordable Rental Housing 2009 overrides Council planning controlsand is supported by both major parties. The State government offers many financial and planning incentives to private developers to build Boarding Houses. Any objections should be directed to your local State member as well as local Councillors.
THERE ARE MORE BOARDING HOUSES PLANNED FOR KIRRAWEE AS WELL AS MIRANDA
DA21/0154 at 2-4 Fauna Place exhibited till 9/4/2021
DA19/0730 at 465-467 President Avenue Approved 16/10/2020
DA20/0778 at 165-171 Oak Road proposed If you wish to address the Panel to oppose development, you must register by Friday, 16 April 2021 via email to sslpp@ssc.nsw.gov.au
File Ref: DA20/0778 Proposal: Demolition of existing structures and construction of a boarding house with ground floor commercial space comprising a mixed use development
Property Address: 165-171 Oak Road KIRRAWEE NSW 2232
DA20/0778 at 165-171 Oak Road proposed. Sydney South Planning Panel will not be the determining authority for this application. It will therefore be determined by the Sutherland Shire Local Planning Panel on Tuesday, 20 April 2021. Please note that this meeting is open to the public. If you wish to address the Panel to oppose development, you must register by Friday, 16 April 2021 via email to sslpp@ssc.nsw.gov.au
File Ref: DA20/0778 Proposal: Demolition of existing structures and construction of a boarding house with ground floor commercial space comprising a mixed use development
Property Address: 165-171 Oak Road KIRRAWEE NSW 2232
It is undesirable to have so many large boarding houses clustered close together. Under the State Government Affordable Rental Housing Policy (ARAH SEPP 2009), boarding houses are allowed bonus floor space which potentially results in development which is bigger and bulkier than other development allowed in the zone and with adverse impacts on streetscape, amenity and compatability with other development.
Boarding houses are allowed to provide less parking than other development in the zone.
For further information on boarding houses
in the area and government guidelines and incentives for developers to build Boarding Houses see our boarding house page.click here Boarding Houses