60 George Street, Hornsby NSW 2077
Hornsby CouncilUnder Assessment
Zoning
B4
Land Size
1600 sqm
Height
35m
FSR
3:1
Assessment Conditions
Summarised in plain English
- 1Referral to Design Excellence Panel in progress
- 2Transport for NSW concurrence required for Pacific Highway access
Comparable Precedents
5 comparable DAs in Hornsby
120 Pacific Highway, Hornsby NSW 2077
Refused
95%
- 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
15 Hunter Street, Hornsby NSW 2077
Approved
70%
- Mixed-use development with ground floor retail and 18 residential units above
- Awning required along full Hunter Street frontage for weather protection
90 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby NSW 2077
Approved
64%
- Commercial building with 6 retail tenancies approved
- End-of-trip cycling facilities required for 20 bicycle spaces
33 Jersey Street, Hornsby NSW 2077
Deferred
49%
- 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
46%
- 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
63/100
Mixed signals from comparable developments — review conditions carefully.
Key Risk Drivers
- Height Variation: Proposed height (35m) exceeds council average by 90%.
- FSR Sensitivity: FSR 3:1 is above the council area average (1.7:1).
Decision-support only. Always confirm with a qualified planner.
Approval Risk Score
Based on 5 comparable precedents
63out of 100
Moderate Risk — Uncertain
Mixed signals from comparable developments — review conditions carefully
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