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
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
12 Church Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
Zoning B4 · 1200 sqm · 45m height · FSR 4:1
45 Macquarie Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
Zoning B4 · 980 sqm · 38m height · FSR 3.5:1
88 Harris Street, Harris Park NSW 2150
Zoning R4 · 750 sqm · 24m height · FSR 2.5:1
5 Fennell Street, North Parramatta NSW 2151
Zoning R3 · 620 sqm · 12m height · FSR 1.2:1
220 Victoria Road, Rydalmere NSW 2116
Zoning IN1 · 3500 sqm · 15m height · FSR 1:1
33 George Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
Zoning B4 · 1500 sqm · 42m height · FSR 3.8:1
14 Arthur Street, Granville NSW 2142
Zoning R2 · 450 sqm · 8.5m height · FSR 0.5:1
99 Wigram Street, Harris Park NSW 2150
Zoning R4 · 820 sqm · 21m height · FSR 2.2:1
7 Station Street East, Parramatta NSW 2150
Zoning B2 · 580 sqm · 18m height · FSR 2:1
160 Marsden Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
Zoning B4 · 2200 sqm · 40m height · FSR 3.5:1
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