Planning
Glebe Society response to Govt. Green Paper on Planning
Posted on 19th September 2012
The Glebe Society has provided its initial response to the Green Paper on Planning. This is a major strategic issue that strikes to the core of community engagement with planning decisions. I encourage you to read the letter and give us your considered views.
Planning Annual Report 2011-2012
Posted on 16th August 2012
ANNUAL PLANNING REPORT 2012 This report will be briefer than last year's, as some of the issues have been resolved. As predicted, the year was dominated by the CityPlan, the Review of Planning Legislation and the Stage 1 Development Application for Harold Park. Concerning the fourth major issue, the Glebe Affordable Housing Project, there […]
DA for 417 Glebe Point Road – objections close 13th March
Posted on 6th March 2012
A further Development Application (DA) has been lodged with Council for redevelopment of “Durham Court”, 417 Glebe Point Road. Council received many objections from local residents against the previous DA for this property, and the owner has now submitted this new application. The full details of the application can be viewed here. Any objections against this DA close on 13th March 2012.
Submission to Review of Planning Legislation – Feb 2012
Posted on 8th March 2012
The NSW Government began a comprehensive review of the state’s planning system in July 2011. The aim of the review is to create a new planning system in consultation with stakeholders and the community that meets today’s needs and priorities. The Glebe Society has made a formal submission to the review, and it can be viewed here.
Planning Basics for Residents – 13th March
Posted on 1st March 2012
Is planning speak a fog to you? Do you want to know how building designs are determined and how the Planning system works? If so then you may be interested in a Community Workshop REDWatch is putting on with Professor Peter Phibbs, to help everyday residents find out who decides what, how to find meaning in all that jargon – terms like DA, LEP, DCP, Master Plan, SEPP – and how residents can influence planning decisions. Peter Phibbs runs a day course at UWS aimed at non-planners and we have asked him to come to Redfern and run a session for any residents who would like to know more about planning.
Report of FLAG Meeting re Harold Park – 4th Feb
Posted on 6th February 2012
A public meeting was held on 4th Feb at St Scholastica’s College Glebe. The meeting attracted over 100 residents to discuss community concerns about the Harold Park development.
Supplementary Submission to Council re Harold Park
Posted on 14th October 2011
14 October 2011 Silvia Corriera Planning Department City of Sydney Dear Silvia SUPPLEMENTARY SUBMISSION: HAROLD PARK MASTERPLAN AND DAs FOR PRECINCTS 1 & 2, D/2011/1311-2 & 1298-9 The Glebe Society submitted its response to these DAs on 26 September 2011 but noting that the date for responses to the Harold Park DAs has been extended […]
“Save Rozelle Bay Association” submission to Council
Posted on 6th October 2011
TGSI members might also be interested in the views of another local community group. The Save Rozelle Bay Association' has special interest in this development because of its effects on Annandale, parkland and the foreshores. It has agreed to display its submission on our site. You will see that the submissions are complementary but with […]
Submission to Council re Harold Park Master Plan
Posted on 29th September 2011
The Glebe Society has sent its Submission to the City of Sydney in response to the Harold Park Master Plan as proposed by Mirvac. Please note that the Closing Date for submissions to council closed on 28th September. The Glebe Society’s submission follows.
Glebe Society meets with Mirvac re Harold Park
Posted on 11th September 2011
The City of Sydney Council recently received a set of Development Applications (D/2011/1311-2&1298-9) from Mirvac for the first two precincts on the Harold Park site and subsequently invited comment from the community at large with a deadline of 28 September for submissions. Broadly the proposals for precincts 1 and 2 appear to conform to what has already been approved, that is, there is little change from the plans previously agreed by Council. There are some issues that the Society considers as areas of concern but members will have their own concerns based on how much they expect to be affected.
Development Application (DA) for Harold Park now available
Posted on 4th September 2011
Mirvac has recently lodged a series of Development Applications (DAs) for the Harold Park site and these are now under consideration by the City of Sydney Council. The Society has initiated a number of activities to facilitate input from Members to the latest Council process.
City of Sydney City Plan
Posted on 13th March 2011
CITY OF SYDNEY CITY PLAN The inner suburbs of Sydney have long been recognised as the repository of our history and deserving of conservation. Glebe itself was first recognised as an Urban Conservation Area in 1974. More recently, The Australian Institute of Architects has held up Glebe as a model for future urban development […]
Glebe Society objects to mini-Darling Harbour in Rozelle Bay
Posted on 7th March 2011
The Glebe Society has objected to a proposal for a mini-Darling Harbour in Rozelle Bay.
City Plan on display: It could affect you!
Posted on 6th March 2011
The new City Plan is now on display and it could affect you. Read Neil Macindoe’s article and consider whether you need to make a submission to the Sydney City Council.
Harold Park DCP: report on design principles
Posted on 22nd December 2010
This report on the design principles for the proposed Harold Park DCP was prepared by Bruce Lay to inform discussion at the public meeting held at Forest Lodge public school on 7 December 2010.
Harold Park DCP: Traffic and Parking report
Posted on 22nd December 2010
This report on the traffic and parking implications of the proposed Harold Park DCP was prepared by Christopher Hallam and Associates to inform discussion at the public meeting held at Forest Lodge public school on 7 December 2010.
Harold Park DCP: supporting arguments for resolution of 7 December 2010
Posted on 22nd December 2010
Follow this link to read the supporting arguments relating to the draft submission prepared by the Glebe Society for consideration by the public meeting held at Forest Lodge Public School on 7 December, 2010.
Harold Park resolution endorsed by public meeting 7 December 2010
Posted on 22nd December 2010
Follow this link to read the text of the resolution concerning the future development of Harold Park and the associated Tramsheds agreed by a community meeting attended by about 50 people at the Forest Lodge Public School on 7 December.
Harold Park site bought by Mirvac
Posted on 11th December 2010
Media reports on 10 December indicated that the developer Mirvac has bought the Harold Park site from the Harness Racing Club.
Harold Park redevelopment: proposed resolution for discussion at public meeting
Posted on 6th December 2010
The text of the resolution to be discussed at the public meeting called by the Glebe Society at Forest Lodge Public School at 6.30pm on 7 December appears below.
Planning principles for Harold Park’s future
Posted on 6th December 2010
Follow this link to read the planning principles developed by the Glebe Society through public meetings during 2010 to guide the future development of Harold Park .
Harold Park community campaign: Public meeting Tuesday 7 December
Posted on 6th December 2010
The Glebe Society has organised a public meeting at Forest Lodge Public School on Tuesday, 7 December, to discuss the proposed plan for the redevelopment of Harold Park. The issues are outlined below. If you wish to read the draft resolution to be put to meeting, click on the link above or browse to https://www.glebescoiety.org.au/?p=4311. If you can’t attend the meeting, please email your views to Sydney City Councillors or our local member of Parliament, Verity Firth.
NEWS FLASH: Council and Harold Park reach agreement
Posted on 23rd September 2010
Planning Convenor Neil Macindoe reports that the Sydney City Council and the Harness Racing Club, which owns Harold Park Paceway, have reached agreement on the proposed rezoning of the site.
Harold Park – report to the AGM
Posted on 30th August 2010
As of Friday 27 August, Harold Park Paceway had not reached an agreement with the City of Sydney on proposed planning controls for the site and hence the draft rezoning has not been formally presented to the Minister, Tony Kelly.
President’s report to the 2010 Annual General Meeting
Posted on 28th August 2010
Follow this link to read President Lesley Lynch’s report to the Society’s annual general meeting on 29 August 2010.
City Council agrees to Harold Park zoning proposal
Posted on 27th July 2010
The Central Sydney Planning Committee and the Council of the City of Sydney have agreed to zoning proposals for Harold Park. The outcome, confirmed at a meeting of full Council on Monday, 26 July 2010, was not all that we would have wished for, but far more favourable than might have been the case if proposals put forward by the current owner, the NSW Harness Racing Club, had been accepted. The next move will by up to the Club which can accept the City’s decision or ask the Minister for Planning to intervene on its behalf.
Community meeting backs planning principles for Bays Precinct
Posted on 26th July 2010
A meeting sponsored by eight community groups from around the Inner-West bays precinct (Blackwattle, Rozelle, Johnston’s and and White Bays) has called on the State Government to ensure that future development of the precinct is integrated, sustainable and recognises community interests.
Harold Park: D-Day tomorrow (Monday, 19 July)
Posted on 18th July 2010
The proposed draft planning controls for Harold Park will go before City of Sydney Planning Committee on Monday (July 19) and to the Central Sydney Planning Committee (CSPC) on Wednesday. There is a very real possibility that the controls will not be approved and that control of the planning for Harold Park will be referred to the Minister for Planning. This is an outcome we have been very keen to avoid as it effectively cuts the community out of the process. Members are encouraged to strongly express their views on the future development of Harold Park to both the City and the State Government, and preserve community input into the planning of this very important site.
Important information sources relating to Harold Park planning decision
Posted on 18th July 2010
Follow this link to gain access to important papers relating to the Harold Park planning decision.
City Council commits to 35% open space for Harold Park redevelopment
Posted on 15th July 2010
More than a third of the Harold Park Paceway site in Glebe could become publicly accessible open space as part of draft planning controls developed by the City of Sydney.
