NSW Planning Minister intervenes on Bull ‘n’ Bush development proposal
NSW Planning Minister Anthony Roberts has intervened over a controversial development proposal that would see the historic Sydney hotel demolished for hundreds of apartments.
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NSW Planning Minister Anthony Roberts has intervened over a controversial development proposal that would see the historic Bull ’n’ Bush Hotel demolished for hundreds of apartments.
Developer Dyldam’s planning proposal earmarks the construction of three residential towers at the corner of Windsor and Seven Hills roads, Baulkham Hills.
The development ranges from eight to 15 storeys and comprises 200 apartments, space for a library and community centre — expected to be purchased by council.
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However, The Hills Shire Council objected to the planning proposal in July, resulting in councillors being stripped of planning decisions over the development and ending in the NSW Government’s Sydney Central City Planning Panel unanimously supporting the proposal to proceed on October 31.
The NSW Government Planning Panel report saw Hills Shire councillors and Baulkham Hills state Liberal MP David Elliott scold the approving panellists and call on Mr Roberts to intervene.
This week, Mr Roberts responded to Mr Elliott and Hills Shire Mayor Michelle Byrne, telling them he was aware of their concerns around a lack of adequate infrastructure and heritage.
“The (Planning) Department confirms that road, heritage and other impacts of the proposal must be considered and addressed,” Mr Roberts said.
Mr Roberts said the applicant was required to update the traffic study for the development, “which RMS will use in its consideration of the planning proposal”.
The response from the Planning Minister comes just days after the public exhibition and community consultation of plans for the site ended.
Mr Elliott said he, “welcomed this intervention and will continue to work to ensure the character of the Shire is not destroyed”.
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