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33 George Street, Parramatta NSW 2150

Parramatta CouncilDeferred
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Zoning

B4

Land Size

1500 sqm

Height

42m

FSR

3.8:1

Assessment Conditions

Summarised in plain English

  1. 1Additional shadow analysis required for winter solstice impact on Parramatta Square
  2. 2Revised wind assessment needed — current report does not address ground-level pedestrian comfort
  3. 3Design review panel recommended facade modifications

Comparable Precedents

5 comparable DAs in Parramatta

12 Church Street, Parramatta NSW 2150

Approved
96%
  • Must provide minimum 10% communal open space on rooftop
  • Traffic management plan required prior to construction certificate

45 Macquarie Street, Parramatta NSW 2150

Approved
95%
  • Basement car parking limited to 120 spaces as per TfNSW guidelines
  • Affordable housing contribution of 5% of total units required

160 Marsden Street, Parramatta NSW 2150

Under Assessment
95%
  • Awaiting response to heritage referral from Heritage NSW
  • Traffic study peer review in progress

7 Station Street East, Parramatta NSW 2150

Refused
57%
  • Proposed use as residential flat building not permitted in B2 zone
  • Non-compliance with active street frontage requirement under DCP

88 Harris Street, Harris Park NSW 2150

Refused
43%
  • Exceeds maximum building height by 3.2 metres — non-compliant with LEP clause 4.3
  • Insufficient setback from southern boundary causing overshadowing to neighbouring property

Approval Risk Profile

Indicative Score

57/100

Moderate Risk

Mixed signals from comparable developments — review conditions carefully.

Key Risk Drivers

  • Height Variation: Proposed height (42m) exceeds council average by 71%.
  • FSR Sensitivity: FSR 3.8:1 is above the council area average (2.3:1).
  • Comparable Refusals: 2 of 5 comparable precedents were refused.
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Approval Risk Score

Based on 5 comparable precedents

57out of 100
Moderate Risk — Uncertain

Mixed signals from comparable developments — review conditions carefully

Documents

parra-006-risk-report.pdf

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