18 Forge Street, Blacktown NSW 2148
Blacktown CouncilRefused
Zoning
B2
Land Size
680 sqm
Height
15m
FSR
1.8:1
Refusal Reasons
Summarised in plain English
- 1Building height exceeds 12m maximum for B2 zone — no exceptional circumstances demonstrated
- 2Car parking shortfall of 8 spaces not supported by transport assessment
Comparable Precedents
5 comparable DAs in Blacktown
25 Main Street, Blacktown NSW 2148
Approved
97%
- Ground floor must maintain active retail frontage of minimum 80%
- Waste management plan required — separate commercial and residential streams
55 Sunnyholt Road, Blacktown NSW 2148
Refused
62%
- FSR exceeds maximum permissible 2.5:1 — clause 4.4 variation not supported
- Overshadowing of adjacent residential properties exceeds 3-hour midwinter threshold
8 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown NSW 2148
Approved
55%
- 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
54%
- Applicant requested to provide revised shadow diagrams for 21 June
- Additional acoustic report needed due to proximity to railway corridor
10 Alpha Street, Blacktown NSW 2148
Approved
52%
- Residential flat building — 32 units approved with 40 car spaces
- Landscaping plan must include 3 canopy trees in deep soil zone
Approval Risk Profile
Indicative Score
72/100
Strong precedent from similar approved projects in this council area.
Key Risk Drivers
- FSR Sensitivity: FSR 1.8:1 is above the council area average (1.3:1).
- Undersized Lot: Land size (680 sqm) is significantly below the council area average.
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Approval Risk Score
Based on 5 comparable precedents
72out of 100
Low Risk — Likely Approved
Strong precedent from similar approved projects in this council area
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