55 Sunnyholt Road, Blacktown NSW 2148
Blacktown CouncilRefused
Zoning
B4
Land Size
1800 sqm
Height
32m
FSR
3:1
Refusal Reasons
Summarised in plain English
- 1FSR exceeds maximum permissible 2.5:1 — clause 4.4 variation not supported
- 2Overshadowing of adjacent residential properties exceeds 3-hour midwinter threshold
- 3Inadequate communal open space — 6% provided where 12% required
Comparable Precedents
5 comparable DAs in Blacktown
25 Main Street, Blacktown NSW 2148
Approved
65%
- Ground floor must maintain active retail frontage of minimum 80%
- Waste management plan required — separate commercial and residential streams
18 Forge Street, Blacktown NSW 2148
Refused
62%
- Building height exceeds 12m maximum for B2 zone — no exceptional circumstances demonstrated
- Car parking shortfall of 8 spaces not supported by transport assessment
10 Alpha Street, Blacktown NSW 2148
Approved
50%
- Residential flat building — 32 units approved with 40 car spaces
- Landscaping plan must include 3 canopy trees in deep soil zone
8 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown NSW 2148
Approved
37%
- Townhouse development limited to 6 dwellings as per lot size
- Each dwelling must have minimum 35 sqm private open space
77 Patrick Street, Blacktown NSW 2148
Deferred
36%
- Applicant requested to provide revised shadow diagrams for 21 June
- Additional acoustic report needed due to proximity to railway corridor
Approval Risk Profile
Indicative Score
68/100
Mixed signals from comparable developments — review conditions carefully.
Key Risk Drivers
- Height Variation: Proposed height (32m) exceeds council average by 139%.
- FSR Sensitivity: FSR 3:1 is above the council area average (1.2:1).
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Approval Risk Score
Based on 5 comparable precedents
68out of 100
Moderate Risk — Uncertain
Mixed signals from comparable developments — review conditions carefully
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