15 Hunter Street, Hornsby NSW 2077
Hornsby CouncilApproved
Zoning
B2
Land Size
850 sqm
Height
24m
FSR
2.5:1
Consent Conditions
Summarised in plain English
- 1Mixed-use development with ground floor retail and 18 residential units above
- 2Awning required along full Hunter Street frontage for weather protection
- 3Section 7.12 contribution of $220,000 payable before construction certificate
Comparable Precedents
5 comparable DAs in Hornsby
90 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby NSW 2077
Approved
94%
- Commercial building with 6 retail tenancies approved
- End-of-trip cycling facilities required for 20 bicycle spaces
60 George Street, Hornsby NSW 2077
Under Assessment
70%
- Referral to Design Excellence Panel in progress
- Transport for NSW concurrence required for Pacific Highway access
120 Pacific Highway, Hornsby NSW 2077
Refused
64%
- Building envelope exceeds solar access plane — would overshadow Hornsby Mall for more than 4 hours in midwinter
- Insufficient separation between tower elements — minimum 18m required, 12m proposed
33 Jersey Street, Hornsby NSW 2077
Deferred
58%
- Design excellence strategy required under LEP clause 6.8
- Applicant to provide revised BCA compliance report addressing fire egress
42 Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby NSW 2077
Approved
56%
- Residential flat building — 24 units with 30 basement car spaces
- Minimum 20% deep soil landscaping required due to bushland proximity
Approval Risk Profile
Indicative Score
58/100
Mixed signals from comparable developments — review conditions carefully.
Key Risk Drivers
- Height Variation: Proposed height (24m) exceeds council average by 22%.
- FSR Sensitivity: FSR 2.5:1 is above the council area average (1.7:1).
- Undersized Lot: Land size (850 sqm) is significantly below the council area average.
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Approval Risk Score
Based on 5 comparable precedents
58out of 100
Moderate Risk — Uncertain
Mixed signals from comparable developments — review conditions carefully
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