160 Marsden Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
Parramatta CouncilUnder Assessment
Zoning
B4
Land Size
2200 sqm
Height
40m
FSR
3.5:1
Assessment Conditions
Summarised in plain English
- 1Awaiting response to heritage referral from Heritage NSW
- 2Traffic study peer review in progress
Comparable Precedents
5 comparable DAs in Parramatta
33 George Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
Deferred
95%
- Additional shadow analysis required for winter solstice impact on Parramatta Square
- Revised wind assessment needed — current report does not address ground-level pedestrian comfort
45 Macquarie Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
Approved
94%
- Basement car parking limited to 120 spaces as per TfNSW guidelines
- Affordable housing contribution of 5% of total units required
12 Church Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
Approved
91%
- Must provide minimum 10% communal open space on rooftop
- Traffic management plan required prior to construction certificate
7 Station Street East, Parramatta NSW 2150
Refused
56%
- 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
42%
- 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
62/100
Mixed signals from comparable developments — review conditions carefully.
Key Risk Drivers
- Height Variation: Proposed height (40m) exceeds council average by 61%.
- FSR Sensitivity: FSR 3.5:1 is above the council area average (2.3:1).
- Comparable Refusals: 2 of 5 comparable precedents were refused.
Decision-support only. Always confirm with a qualified planner.
Approval Risk Score
Based on 5 comparable precedents
62out of 100
Moderate Risk — Uncertain
Mixed signals from comparable developments — review conditions carefully
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