Town Planners | TRANPLAN Sydney - Town Planner, Heritage Consultant, Town Planning Consultant

LATEST PROJECTS

Strathfield Council - TRANPLAN town planner prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report to  support a development application (DA) for the fitout and use of a tenancy in Homebush Direct Factory Outlet (DFO). Challenges include reviewing Strathfield Council’s planningcontrols - Strathfield Local Environment Plan 2012, and Strathfield Consolidated Development Control Plan 2005, and relevant historical approvals as DFO operates under existing use rights from a historical Land & Environment Court approval.

Burwood Council - Our town planner prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report to support a development application (DA) & Building Certificate for unauthorised internal fitout works (e.g. removal of previous internal finishes, internal walls and shop front). Challenges for our town planner was researching and reviewing the illegal works, Design Plans, Burwood Council Local Environmental Plan 2012 and Burwood Development Control Plan. Retrospective Council approval & building certification for a new restaurant in Burwood Road (Burwood Council) was obtained.

Ku-ring-gai Council – TRANPLAN town planning & heritage company assisted neighbours to make a successful objection to a development application (DA) for the demolition of the existing dwelling, and further construction to provide 5 large luxury apartments over 3 storeys in Park Crescent, Pymble (Ku-ring-gai Council).  Challenges for our town planning heritage consultant were the thorough research of Ku-ring-gai Council's Ku-ring-gai Local Environment Plan 2015 & Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan, and make objections on grounds of non-compliance with SEPP 65 & the Apartment Design Guide, overdevelopment of the site, solar access, acoustic and traffic / parking requirements, landscaping, privacy etc.

The successful detailed objection was upheld and Council refused the DA. The Applicant initially appealed to the Land and Environment Court against Council's refusal of the DA, but subsequently discontinued these proceedings, and is no longer seeking to challenge the refusal of the DA in the Court.

City of Ryde Council - Our town planning consultant prepared the town planning report to support a  Complying Development Certificate application (CDC) for a dual occupancy (duplex) in Kings Road, Denistone East (Ryde Council) under Part 3B (Low Rise Housing Diversity Code) of State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt & Complying Development Codes) 2008. Town planning advice was provided on possible issues such as setbacks, privacy, floor space, height, building envelope requirements. Challenges for our town planner were the thorough research of Ryde Council's relevant controls in Ryde Local Environment Plan 2014 and addressing matters such as drainage/easement permissibility of dual occupancy (attached or detached) minimum lot size & lot width, minimum subdivision.

Fairfield City Council – TRANPLAN’s town planner prepared the town planning report to support a  Complying Development Certificate application (CDC) for a dual occupancy (duplex) in Stanbrook Street, Fairfield Heights (Fairfield Council) under Low Rise Housing Diversity Code (Part 3B of SEPP Exempt & Complying Development Codes 2008. Town planning advice was provided on possible issues such as front/side/rear setbacks, window size & privacy screening, floor space, height, building envelope requirements. Challenges include reviewing the Fairfield Council's Fairfield Local Environment Plan 2013 and addressing matters such as flooding, permissibility of dual occupancy (attached or detached) minimum lot size & lot width, minimum subdivision.

Sutherland Shire Council - Our town planning consultant prepared the town planning report to support a  Complying Development Certificate application (CDC) for a dual occupancy (duplex) in Crammond Boulevard, Caringbah (Sutherland Council) under Part 3B (Low Rise Housing Diversity Code) of State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt & Complying Development Codes) 2008. Town planning advice was provided on possible issues such as setbacks, privacy, floor space, height, building envelope requirements. Challenges for our town planner were the thorough research of Sutherland Council's relevant controls in Sutherland Local Environment Plan 2015 and addressing matters such as drainage/easement permissibility of dual occupancy (attached or detached) minimum lot size & lot width, minimum subdivision.

Fairfield City Council – TRANPLAN’s town planning consultant prepared the Clause 4.6 variation report to support a development application (DA) for the non-compliance with Minimum Subdivision Lot size (Clause 4.1) for a new residential subdivision in The Horsley Drive, Horsley Park (Fairfield Council). Challenges include reviewing the Fairfield Council's Fairfield Local Environment Plan 2013 and addressing matters of locality amenity, precedent, and the relevant controls of Clause 4.6 & to justify the non-compliance with the subdivision control.

City of Ryde Council - Our town planning consultant prepared the town planning report to support a  Complying Development Certificate application (CDC) for a dual occupancy (duplex) in North Road, Eastwood under Part 3B (Low Rise Housing Diversity Code) of State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt & Complying Development Codes) 2008. Town planning advice was provided on possible issues such as flooding, setbacks, privacy, floor space, height, building envelope requirements. Challenges for our town planner were the thorough research of relevant Ryde Local Environment Plan 2014 controls such as permissibility of dual occupancy (attached or detached) minimum lot size & lot width, minimum subdivision.

Georges River Council - TRANPLAN town planner prepared a successful objection to a development application (DA) for Demolition works, construction of a 3-storey, 70-hostel rooms for use as seniors housing development in Forest Road, Peakhurst.  Challenges include reviewing SEPP (Seniors Housing) 2004, Hurstville Council’s controls - Hurstville Local Environment Plan 2012, and Hurstville Development Control Plan No. 1, and objecting to the significant amenity issues because of the bulk, height, excessive basement, setbacks, overshadowing, loss of visual & acoustic privacy, traffic/parking etc.

City of Ryde Council - Our town planning consultant prepared the town planning report to support a  Complying Development Certificate application (CDC) for a dual occupancy (duplex) in Bennett Street West Ryde under Part 3B (Low Rise Housing Diversity Code) of State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt & Complying Development Codes) 2008. Town planning advice was provided on possible issues such as setbacks, privacy, floor space, height, building envelope requirements. Challenges for our town planner were the thorough research of relevant Ryde Local Environment Plan 2014 controls such as permissibility of dual occupancy (attached or detached) minimum lot size & lot width, minimum subdivision.

Strathfield Council - TRANPLAN town planner prepared a successful objection to a development application (DA) for a 5-storey 52-room boarding house development in Albert Road, Strathfield.  Challenges include reviewing Strathfield Council’s controls - Strathfield Local Environment Plan 2012, and Strathfield Consolidated Development Control Plan 2005, and objecting to the significant amenity issues because of the bulk, height, excessive basement, setbacks, overshadowing, loss of visual & acoustic privacy, traffic/parking etc.

The detailed objection was successful and Council’s Local Planning Panel refused the DA.

City of Ryde Council - Our town planning consultant prepared the town planning report to support a  Complying Development Certificate application (CDC) for a dual occupancy (duplex) in Alison Street, Eastwood under Low Rise Housing Diversity Code (Part 3B of SEPP Exempt & Complying Development Codes 2008. Town planning advice was provided on possible issues such as front/side/rear setbacks, window size & privacy screening, floor space, height, building envelope requirements. Challenges for our town planner were the thorough research of relevant Ryde Local Environment Plan 2014 controls such as permissibility of dual occupancy (attached or detached), minimum lot size & lot width, minimum subdivision size.

Inner West Council - Our town planning consultant successfully prepared a development application (DA) for a Multi-Use Facility in May Street (Inner West - Marrickville Council). Challenges for our town planner was the thorough research of Council's Marrickville Local Environment Plan 2011 and Marrickville Development Control Plan 2011 and review the impact of the proposed development on the he local area as well as amenity issues to neighbours. Despite Council initially indicating that it will refuse the DA, our Planner managed to obtain an approval via expert negotiation with Council through valid planning grounds and experience.

City of Sydney Council – Our town planner successfully prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report & Plan of Management to support a development application (DA) for the APPROVAL change of use to licensed cafe and small bar, including outdoor dining in Kent Street, Sydney. Challenges include reviewing the City of Sydney Council's Sydney Local Environment Plan 2012 & Sydney Development Control Plan 2012, and liaising closely with Council and the Police to address all the neighborhood amenity, crime & safety concerns.

Sydney Olympic Park Authority - Our town planning company prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report and architectural design plans to support a development application (DA) for the alterations & addition to a void under existing grandstand within the Genea Netball Centre (Netball Central) for use as a gymnasium in Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park (Sydney Olympic Park Authority). Main project challenges were reviewing the State Environmental Planning Policy (State Significant Precincts) 2005, Sydney Olympic Park Master Plan 2030 (2018 Review), and resolving planning, engineering, facility management, BCA compliance issues. 

City of Sydney Council – TRANPLAN’s Town Planner & Heritage Consultant prepared the  town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report and Heritage Impact Statement (HIS) to support a successful development application (DA) which was APPROVED by Council, for the alterations and additions to an existing one-storey terrace (contributory building as part of a row of terraces located within the Queen Street Heritage Conservation Area and adjoins a Heritage Item) in Bennett Street, Newtown (City of Sydney Council). Challenges include reviewing the City of Sydney Council's Sydney Local Environment Plan 2012 & Sydney Development Control Plan 2012, and working with the project architect to address design / heritage / planning issues such as built form, setbacks, privacy, and solar access. 

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Willoughby City Council - TRANPLAN town planner prepared a successful objection to the development objection for a development application (DA) for a boarding house development in Elizabeth Street, Artamon (Willoughby City Council).  Challenges include reviewing Willoughby City Council’s controls - Willoughby Local Environment Plan 2012, and Willoughby Development Control Plan, and objecting to the significant amenity issues because of the bulk, height, setbacks, overshadowing, loss of visual & acoustic privacy traffic/parking etc.

The detailed objection was successful and Council refused the DA. The Applicant has appealed to the Land and Environment Court against Council's refusal of the DA, and the proceedings are in progress in the Court.

Burwood Council - Our town planner prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report & Plan of Management to support a development application (DA) for the extension of trading hours (from midnight to 2 am) as a licensed karaoke bar in the Boulevarde Strathfield (Burwood Council). Challenges for our town planner was researching and reviewing the Burwood Council Local Environmental Plan 2012, and Burwood Development Control Plan, liaising with the Acoustic Specialist to prepare an adequate Noise Impact Assessment, and liaising closely with Council and the Police to address all the neighborhood amenity, crime & safety concerns.

Inner West Council – TRANPLAN’s town planning consultant prepared the Statement of Environmental Effects report  and Clause 4.6 variation report to support a development application (DA) for the non-compliance with Site coverage and Landscaped area (Clause 4.3A) for a new residential rear renovation & first floor extension in Young Street, Annandale (Inner West Council). Challenges include reviewing the Inner West Council's Leichhardt Local Environment Plan 2013 and addressing matters of heritage conservation, and the relevant controls of Clause 4.6 & to justify the non-compliance with site coverage and landscaped area control.

Parramatta City Council - Our town planner assisted neighbours to make an objection to a development application (DA) to build a new 2-storey 56-place Child Care Centre in Thomas Street, Parramatta (Parramatta City Council). Challenges for our town planner included thoroughly reviewing Parramatta City Council's Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2011 and Parramatta Development Control Plan 2011, the Legislation (Children [Education and Care Services National Law Application] Act 2010) & Regulations (Education and Care Services National Regulations) introduced in 2011, the Department of Education requirements, and Council’s strict controls for Child Care Centres e.g. minimum indoor/outdoor play areas, child-staff ratio, facilities, acoustic and traffic / parking requirements, landscaping, privacy etc.

Ku-ring-gai Council – TRANPLAN town planning & heritage company assisted neighbours to make a successful objection to a development application (DA) for the demolition of the existing swimming pool and cabana together with alterations and additions to the existing dwelling for its adaptive re-use, and further construction to provide 6 in-fill self-care units under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004 in Braeside Street, Wahroonga (Ku-ring-gai Council).  Challenges for our town planning heritage consultant were the thorough research of Ku-ring-gai Council's Ku-ring-gai Local Environment Plan 2015 & Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan, and make objections on grounds of failed the SEPP’s ‘character test’, overdevelopment of the site, solar access, acoustic and traffic / parking requirements, landscaping, privacy etc.

The successful detailed objection was upheld and Council refused the DA. The Applicant initially appealed to the Land and Environment Court against Council's refusal of the DA, but subsequently discontinued these proceedings, and is no longer seeking to challenge the refusal of the DA in the Court.

Mosman Council - TRANPLAN prepared the Heritage Impact Statement (HIS) to support development application (DA) for the alterations & additions (renovation) to an existing single-storey semi-detached Federation dwelling in Cabramatta Road, Mosman (Mosman Council) to extend the rear ground floor living area and construction of a new detached single carport and studio. Challenges include reviewing the Mosman Council's Mosman Local Environment Plan 2012 & Mosman Development Control Plan 2012, and collaboration with the project architect to resolve issues. 

City of Sydney Council - TRANPLAN prepared the Heritage Impact Statement (HIS) to support a successful development application (DA) for the alterations & additions (renovation / fitout) to an existing 2-storey State significant heritage building in Hay Street, Haymarket (City of Sydney Council) and change of use to a dentist practice & medical centre. 

Challenges include reviewing the City of Sydney Council's Sydney Local Environment Plan 2012 & Sydney Development Control Plan 2012, and working with the project architect to resolve issues so that the works qualify for exemption under the Heritage Act 1977. The property is a Heritage Item of State significance (State Heritage Register No. 00693) known as "Municipal / Corporation building".

Our consultant also sought exemption from Section 60 with the Heritage Council for the development under S57(2) of the Heritage Act 1977.

After the DA was approved by Council, our consultant provided photographic archival recording in accordance with the Council’s conditions of consent & Heritage Office archival requirements. 

More details of this Heritage Project.

 

Parramatta City Council - Our town planner successfully assisted neighbours to make an objection to a development application (DA) to build a new 74-place Child Care Centre in Mobbs Lane, Carlingford (Parramatta City Council). Challenges for our town planner included thoroughly reviewing Parramatta City Council's Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2011 and Parramatta Development Control Plan 2011, the Legislation (Children [Education and Care Services National Law Application] Act 2010) & Regulations (Education and Care Services National Regulations) introduced in 2011, the Department of Education & Communities requirements, and Council’s strict controls for Child Care Centres e.g. minimum indoor/outdoor play areas, child-staff ratio, facilities, acoustic and traffic / parking requirements, landscaping, privacy etc. The DA was refused by Council’s IHAP.

Burwood Council - Our town planner prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report  to support a development application (DA) for the change of use of a shop (existing fruit & vegetables shop) to a shop (supermarket) with packaged liquor sale in Burwood Road (Burwood Council). Challenges for our town planner was researching and reviewing the Burwood Council Local Environmental Plan 2012, and Burwood Development Control Plan.

Sutherland Shire Council - TRANPLAN Sydney Town Planning Consultant prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report to support a development application (DA) for demolition of the existing structures and erection of a new dwelling in Murray Island, Sylvania Waters (Sutherland Shire Council). Challenges for our town planner was reviewing architectural design of the project and ensure the contemporary house is consistent with Sutherland Shire  Council's Sutherland Local Environment Plan 2015 & Sutherland Development Control Plan 2015.

City of Sydney Council - TRANPLAN consulting prepared a development objection for a development application (DA) for a residential apartment development in Bourke Street, Zetland (City of Sydney Council) . Challenges for our town planner was reviewing and analysing the proposed Stage 1 Concept building envelopes (with & without design excellence FSR bonus), Sydney Local Environment Plan 2012, Sydney Development Control Plan 2012 and object to the significant amenity issues because of the bulk, height, overshadowing, loss of visual & acoustic privacy etc.

Campbelltown City Council - Our town planner prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report to support development application (DA) for the new dwelling house & attached secondary dwelling (granny flat) within the master planned residential subdivision of part of the East Leppington Precinct (Camden/Campbelltown) in Lomatia Place, Denham Court (Campbelltown City Council). Challenges include analysing the architectural design plans and reviewing State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009, the Campbelltown Growth Centres Precinct Plan 2013, Campbelltown Council's Campbelltown Local Environment Plan 2015 & Campbelltown Development Control Plan 2015, including the Campbelltown Growth Centres Precinct (East Leppington) Development Control Plan 2013. 

Mackay Regional Council – TRANPLAN Sydney town planning consultant prepared a town planning report for a development application (DA) package to support the rebranding of a multi-storey Rydges Mackay Suites building in Gregory Street, Mackay (Mackay Regional Council in Queensland). Other town planning services include researching Queensland State Planning Policy , the Mackay Isaac and Whitsunday Regional Plan, the Mackay Region Planning Scheme 2017 Version 1.1, and the Subordinate Local Law No. 1.4 – Installation of Advertising Devices 2011.

Campbelltown City Council - Our town planner prepared the town planning (Statement of Environmental Effects) report to support development application (DA) for the new dwelling house & attached studio within the master planned residential subdivision of part of the East Leppington Precinct (Camden/Campbelltown) in Riceflower Drive, Denham Court (Campbelltown City Council). Challenges include analysing the architectural design plans and reviewing State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009, the Campbelltown Growth Centres Precinct Plan 2013, Campbelltown Council's Campbelltown Local Environment Plan 2015 & Campbelltown Development Control Plan 2015, including the Campbelltown Growth Centres Precinct (East Leppington) Development Control Plan 2013.