The site is within the Gordon Station Transport Orientated Development Precinct, a NSW Government initiative which enables residential apartment buildings and encourages the provision of more housing in areas with strong transport connections. A State Significant Development Application for the proposal is being prepared for submission to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) in the coming weeks.

CPDM have been appointed to manage the design and delivery of the development. CPDM are a development and project delivery consultancy with an impressive depth of knowledge and experience in delivering residential developments.

THE PROPOSAL

The proposal includes the replacement of 4 existing houses with approximately 165 residential apartments, located across three residential flat buildings. The buildings will vary in height up to 9 storeys.

Driveway access to an underground car park will be provided from McIntosh Street.

Any significant, mature trees of high retention value will be sought to be retained, and new landscaping (including trees which will reach a substantial canopy size) are an important part of project design.

It is proposed that up to 17% of the apartments will provide affordable housing. Affordable housing is not the same as social housing. These apartments will provide much-needed rental accommodation for essential workers such as teachers, hospital workers, and emergency services personnel.

The proposal includes:

• Approximately 165 residential apartments
• Up to 17% of apartments affordable housing for essential workers
• Basement car parking, with space for bicycles

• Private communal spaces
• High quality residential apartments in close proximity to Gordon Train Station
• Retention of mature trees, where possible

THE PLANNING PROCESS

When planning, design, and all accompanying technical studies have been completed, a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) will be submitted to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure (DPHI).

Following review by DPHI, the SSDA and all supporting documentation will be placed on public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days, and members of the community will be invited to make a submission about the proposal.

The SSDA and public submissions will be reviewed by the DPHI and a determination will be made.