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Western Sydney

Blacktown Council — Approval Risk & Behaviour

Blacktown LGA covers a large area of Western Sydney with significant greenfield and infill development. Analyse DA outcomes, council behaviour patterns, and typical consent conditions for projects ranging from single dwellings to industrial warehouses.

Applications Indexed

10

Approved

6

Refused

2

Deferred

1

Approval Rate

60%

Council Behaviour Snapshot

Approval Rate60%

Common Refusal Themes

  • FSR exceeds maximum permissible 2.5:1 — clause 4.4 variation not supported
  • Overshadowing of adjacent residential properties exceeds 3-hour midwinter threshold
  • Inadequate communal open space — 6% provided where 12% required

Typical Consent Conditions

  • Ground floor must maintain active retail frontage of minimum 80%
  • Waste management plan required — separate commercial and residential streams
  • Public domain improvements including footpath widening along Main Street

Decision-support only. Always confirm with a qualified planner.

All Development Applications in Blacktown

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