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City East

The City East study area includes the suburbs of Woolloomooloo, Potts Point, Elizabeth Bay, Rushcutters Bay, Kings Cross and Darlinghurst.

In 2005, the City of Sydney engaged the consultants AJ+C to undertake an urban design study for City East. The study involved:

  • surveying the existing built form of the study area (including building heights and floor space ratios (FSR’s)
  • assessing the urban character of the area
  • recommending appropriate height, FSR, site coverage controls and development controls, neighbourhood and desired character strategies, and a strategic structure plan.

The consultants also reviewed the existing planning controls and drew from a broad range of work and studies that already existed from the previous South Sydney Council, the City and the community.

Community consultation was also an important part of the study process. A meeting was held in November 2005 to introduce the study to the community and seek involvement in the development of desired character strategies. A second community meeting was held in March 2006 to give an update on the progress of the study and seek comment on the draft recommendations.

The draft urban design study report was exhibited during May and June 2006. Individuals and groups provided comments on the recommendations of the study during this time. These comments were considered when finalising the recommendations of the consultant’s final report.

Council noted the consultant’s study report at its meeting on 23 October 2006. The Planning, Development and Transport Committee report is available for download.

A copy of the consultant’s urban design study report is available for download.

A ‘marked up’ version of the report highlighting the changes made in response to feedback and review is also available for download.

The recommended height, FSR controls within the report are also available for download.

The City East urban design study was commissioned by the City of Sydney for the purpose of providing expert assistance to the City of Sydney in determining appropriate planning controls for City East.

The recommendations and findings made by the consultants have not been endorsed by Council. Any recommendations relating to Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plan (DCP) planning controls made within the report referred to here will not be taken into account in the assessment of any proposed development.

The information presented has been compiled using a variety of methods. While care has been taken to ensure its accuracy, the City of Sydney does not warrant the information is complete or accurate. Viewers must exercise their own skill and discretion.

Please note the Urban Design Study Report is a very large document and has therefore been divided into a number of sections to enable download from the web. If you are experiencing difficulties in downloading the Urban Design Study, please contact the council officer listed below to obtain a copy on CD.

Downloads

Final City East and Surry Hills urban design study report

Marked up City East and Surry Hills urban design study report

Recommended draft planning controls for City East

Existing planning controls for City East Urban Design Study

More Information

If you would like more information or like to discuss the Study contact Councils Manager City Plan:

Francesca O'Brien
Manager City Plan Review
Tel: 02 9265 9069
Fax: 02 9265 9679
Email:fobrien@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

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Last Updated: Tuesday 27 July, 2010

Please Note:
While care is taken to ensure accuracy, the City of Sydney cannot guarantee that information expressed here is correct and recommends that users exercise their own skill and care with respect to its use. The City of Sydney makes no warranty or undertaking, whether expressed or implied, nor does it assume any legal liability, whether direct or indirect.