Harold Park and the former Rozelle Tram Depot site
Artist impression of a future Harold Park
Following extensive consultation by the City with local residents, businesses and developers to balance differing needs and interests, new planning controls are in place for Harold Park. The new planning controls will:
- Allow for 1,250 new homes that are close to the light rail;
- Minimise the visual impact by ensuring building heights do not exceed the height of buildings above the nearby cliffs;
- Control the amount of retail space to match supporting road and transport infrastructure; and
- Result in almost two kilometres of paths for walking and bike riding that will connect the site to existing and new parklands and local shops.
A planning agreement will also deliver more than one third of formerly private land to the public to create new parks and open spaces. Land for affordable housing will also be delivered, as well as space in the tramshed for community uses, and $8 million in developer contributions.
Demolition is almost complete and the City is now assessing a Stage 1 development application for the site and two Stage 2 development applications. Following assessment, City officers will prepare a report with recommendations to the Central Sydney Planning Committee, which is the consent authority for the applications.
The community will continue to have the opportunity to comment as further development applications are made to Council. If you would like to be notified as additional development applications are lodged, you can register your details at www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/subscribe/
About the Site
The site's location, history, image galleries and map.
Frequently asked questions
Responding to your questions about open space, the planning and consultation process and development on the site.
Latest News
Updates from the City on Harold Park.
Planning Process
Information on the planning process, who is involved and an outline of the key steps.
