Policy & planning changes

Proposed changes to planning controls for 2A, 2-8 Arundel Street and 6-12 Parramatta Road, Forest Lodge

Forest Lodge

Project Status: Closed

Council approved the planning proposal and an amendment to the Sydney Local Environmental Plan at its November 2023 meeting.

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What we’re doing

The proposed changes will rezone the site to allow a broader range of uses consistent with the area’s existing character. It will specifically rezone land currently zoned SP2 Infrastructure (Educational), which limits the land to educational or related uses, to R1 General Residential and MU1 Mixed Use.

The changes will not affect the development controls applied to the site and are only to support a wider range of uses. The rezoning will support residential uses within existing terrace dwellings, and a range of compatible uses on the office building at 2A Arundel Street, the Mackie Building.

This planning proposal is considered minor and aligned with the City of Sydney’s strategic vision for the area.

The documents for this public consultation include a planning proposal to amend the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012.

Why we’re doing this

The properties are owned by the University of Sydney but no longer required for university purposes.

Read the proposal

Planning proposalPDF · 779.23 KB · Last modified

Supporting documents

Preliminary site investigationPDF · 20.21 MB · Last modified
Proponent’s scoping reportPDF · 1.96 MB · Last modified
Gateway determinationPDF · 42.73 KB · Last modified
Resolutions of Council and Central Sydney Planning CommitteePDF · 195.39 KB · Last modified

Next steps

We will consider all feedback and report the results to Council and the Central Sydney Planning Committee.

If Council approves this proposal it can amend the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012 on behalf of the Minister for Planning.

How you can give feedback

Consultation closes at 5pm on Tuesday 17 October 2023.

  1. Complete our feedback form

    Online form

  2. Email or post your feedback

    You can also give feedback by email to [email protected] or post to:

    Senior Project Officer, City Engagement
    City of Sydney
    Town Hall House, Level 7, 456 Kent Street
    Sydney NSW 2000

    Please quote ‘Reference X082392 – 2, 2A-8 Arundel Street and 6-12 Parramatta Road, Forest Lodge’.

  3. Talk to us

Feedback may be published in publicly available reports at the end of the consultation period. Your name or organisation's name may appear in these reports with your feedback attributed. If you would like your feedback to be kept confidential, please let us know when providing your feedback.

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