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Western Sydney

Parramatta Council — Approval Risk & Behaviour

Parramatta is one of Sydney’s fastest-growing CBDs with major high-density development. Review approval risk patterns, consent conditions, and refusal themes across residential, commercial, and mixed-use applications in the Parramatta LGA.

Applications Indexed

10

Approved

6

Refused

2

Deferred

1

Approval Rate

60%

Council Behaviour Snapshot

Approval Rate60%

Common Refusal Themes

  • Exceeds maximum building height by 3.2 metres — non-compliant with LEP clause 4.3
  • Insufficient setback from southern boundary causing overshadowing to neighbouring property
  • Inadequate deep soil landscaping — 8% provided where 15% is required

Typical Consent Conditions

  • Must provide minimum 10% communal open space on rooftop
  • Traffic management plan required prior to construction certificate
  • Noise attenuation measures for units facing Church Street

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

All Development Applications in Parramatta

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