250 Galston Road, Galston NSW 2159
Hornsby CouncilRefused
Zoning
RE1
Land Size
5000 sqm
Height
9m
FSR
0.3:1
Refusal Reasons
Summarised in plain English
- 1Proposed function centre not permitted in RE1 Public Recreation zone
- 2Development would result in clearing of 800 sqm endangered ecological community
- 3Insufficient bushfire asset protection zone
Comparable Precedents
5 comparable DAs in Hornsby
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Approved
61%
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- Existing significant tree (Angophora costata) to be retained and protected during construction
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Approved
59%
- Dual occupancy with attached garage approved
- Stormwater management — OSD tank minimum 5,000 litres
5 Burdett Street, Hornsby NSW 2077
Approved
57%
- Townhouse development — 4 dwellings approved
- Each dwelling must provide 1 covered car space plus 1 visitor space shared
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Approved
50%
- Residential flat building — 24 units with 30 basement car spaces
- Minimum 20% deep soil landscaping required due to bushland proximity
33 Jersey Street, Hornsby NSW 2077
Deferred
48%
- Design excellence strategy required under LEP clause 6.8
- Applicant to provide revised BCA compliance report addressing fire egress
Approval Risk Profile
Indicative Score
91/100
Strong precedent from similar approved projects in this council area.
Key Risk Drivers
- Consistent Precedent: No significant deviation from approved precedents in this council area.
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Approval Risk Score
Based on 5 comparable precedents
91out of 100
Low Risk — Likely Approved
Strong precedent from similar approved projects in this council area
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