APPROVED - COUNCIL APPROVED THIS VPA ON 13 AUGUST 2024
Two (2) Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPA) & Explanatory Notes were exhibited for No 5 Belmore Street, Burwood (Lot 1, DP730154).
The Development Application (DA2023.79) proposes the demolition of the existing building and construction of an 18 storey mixed use development containing 49 residential units, 9 serviced apartments, 7 commercial tenancies and 3 retail tenancies, above basement parking and landscaping and site works.
The VPA offers a monetary contribution to Council as a public benefit, as the application seeks approval for 567.36m2 additional gross residential floor space over the amount normally allowed in the Burwood LEP 2012.
The planning provision enables monetary contribution for additional development of Floor Space Ratio (FSR) in the Council Policy – Carrying out Bonus Development in the Public Interest, a publicly exhibited document initially adopted by Council on 1 September 2018.
The monetary contribution is collected to provide, augment or improve open space, community facilities or other public facilities as determined by Council in accordance with the Burwood Open Space and Community Facilities Study.
There is also a VPA which offers a monetary contribution to Council as a public benefit, as the application seeks the approval of a shortfall of five (5) parking spaces.
The planning provision enabling monetary contributions in lieu of parking on-site is contained within Burwood Development Control Plan, a publicly exhibited document which was initially adopted by Council on 12 February 2013. The mechanism allows the aggregation of funds by Council for the provision of efficient and sensitively located public car parking facilities.
The VPAs and Explanatory Notes were on exhibition from 2 July 2024 to 31 July 2024.
Submissions
The exhibition period for this VPA closed on 31 July 2024.
Approved
Council considered the VPA and approved entering into it, at its meeting of 13 August 2024
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For more information about the VPA or making a submission, contact Council’s City Planning Team on 9911 9911.
