Planning Proposal and draft DCP for the land in the North-East Planning Investigation Area

Public exhibition - Have your say

Have your say on new planning controls for the land in the North-East Planning Investigation Area

The City of Parramatta Council is exhibiting a Planning Proposal and draft Development Control Plan (DCP) for the land known as the North-East Planning Investigation Area (NEPIA) which is located at the north-eastern fringe of the Parramatta City Centre and includes properties between Isabella Street and Ross Street, Parramatta.

The proposed new height and built form controls could deliver an additional 515 homes for our community. The proposed new controls respond to the heritage character of the surrounding area and the anticipated development along the Parramatta Light Rail corridor on Church Street.

Figure 1 – Properties located within the North-East Planning Investigation Area


What is proposed in the Planning Proposal?

Council is proposing the following changes to the planning controls in the Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2023 (PLEP 2023) for the NEPIA:

1. Increase the Floor Space Ratio (FSR) from 0.8:1 to a range of 2:1 and 3.6:1

Figure 2 – Current and proposed FSRs in NEPIA

2. Increase the Height of Buildings from 11m to a range of 24m (i.e. 6 storeys) and 40m (12 storeys).

Figure 3 – Current and proposed heights in NEPIA

Click on the links to view the-Planning Proposal and the-Planning Information Sheet. For more information on whata Planning Proposal or a Local Environment Plan is, please see the FAQ's below.


What is proposed in the draft Development Control Plan?

Council is proposing to introduce new planning and design controls in the Parramatta Development Control Plan (DCP) 2023 to guide how future development is delivered in NEPIA. These controls will support and implement the proposed building height and FSR controls in the Planning Proposal.

Specifically, controls have been prepared that:

  • Establish a vision for the NEPIA.
  • Require lots to consolidate (or ‘amalgamate’) in specific patterns before new development is allowed.
    • This is to minimise overshadowing, promote sunlight around and into buildings, help keep existing trees, and deliver areas of deep soil for new tree plantings and landscaping.
  • Provide minimum distances (i.e. setbacks) to buildings and the street.
    • This is to ensure heritage buildings remain the focus of the area and set the character of the street.
  • Provide building setbacks to the street and other buildings.
    • This is to ensure an acceptable level of amenity is achieved for residents.
  • Set minimum area requirements for deep soil and landscaping.
    • This is to keep existing trees and provide large continuous landscaped areas.
  • Manage how new development transitions to the Sorrell Street Heritage Conservation Area.
  • Set parking requirements that respond to the nearby Parramatta Light Rail.
  • Provide measures to manage flood risk.

The controls will form Section 8.3.10 of Parramatta Development Control Plan 2023 – North-East Parramatta.

For more information on what is a Development Control Plan (DCP) see the FAQ below. Click on the links to view the-Draft DCP Controls and the-Planning Information Sheet.


What informed the proposed changes?

The proposed changes:

  • Considered the previous feedback from the community on the NEPIA Planning Strategy that was exhibited in March 2021; and
  • Respond to the planning controls recently introduced by the State Government along the light rail corridor on Church Street under the Church Street North State Environmental Planning Policy.

More information about this can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions below.


Further information

Exhibition material can be viewed on this page under the "Resources" section.

For hard copies, please visit: City of Parramatta Library: PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square, Parramatta, NSW, 2015 (Monday to Thursday, 9am to 8pm; Friday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm).


Phone a Planner

Pre-booked phone calls with the planning team are available. This link redirects you to the Phone a Planner bookings page.


How to have your say

Please refer to the Planning Proposal and draft Development Control Plan in Resources and Frequently Asked Questions.

Submissions must be received by 5pm on Thursday 19 December 2024.

You can have your say via the online submission form or email. For other ways to provide your feedback, please scroll down.

All submissions received will be considered before a final decision is made by Council.

  • Planning Proposal and draft Development Control Plan (DCP) for the North-East Planning Investigation

    Please note, any personal information provided by you in your submission (such as your name and contact details) will be used by Council to properly consider your submission and communicate with you further about this matter if required. The provision of this information is voluntary. Any personal information collected can be accessed by you and may also be available to third parties in accordance with Council’s Access to Information Policy. Further information regarding the collection, protection, and use of your personal information can be found in the City of Parramatta Council’s Privacy Statement.

    Submissions close at 5pm on Thursday 19 December 2024.

Other ways to make a submission

Verbal
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Please quote reference ‘Exhibition Phase (NE-PIA)’ in your submission.

Please note that the verbal submission option is being offered for those who cannot provide or may find it difficult to provide a written submission.
 

Email
council@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Subject: ‘Exhibition Phase (NE-PIA)’

Post
City of Parramatta Council
Attn: Land Use Planning Team
Subject: ‘Exhibition Phase (NE-PIA)’
PO Box 32, Parramatta NSW 2124

Submissions are due by 5pm on Thursday 19 December 2024.


Please ensure that you clearly state your full name, contact details and address.