Deicorp, Petersham RSL a step closer to redevelopment featuring 357 homes

Petersham RSL looks set to gain planning approval for a redevelopment which would span three sites and include more than 350 homes.

An artist impression of how the Petersham RSL redevelopment would look. Picture: Deicorp

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Petersham RSL looks set to gain planning approval for a redevelopment which would span three sites and 357 homes ahead of a decision next month.

Inner West Council officers have reviewed the most recent iterations of the plans and recommended the state government-appointed planning panel approve them at its Thursday meeting, subject to some technical conditions.

Developer Deicorp is helping the club with the project, which would see the current RSL building replaced with 108 homes.

An artist’s impression of how the Petersham RSL redevelopment would look. Picture: Deicorp

The club’s main carpark would be demolished for three buildings of 50 homes.

A third site, at the corner of Trafalgar St and Fisher St, would be home to the new club. It will only occupy one level of its building, with homes above.

The site where the Petersham RSL redevelopment would take place. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/ Danny Aarons)

The number of gaming machines will not be increased from 250.

The third site would have 196 homes, and the tallest buildings in the project, which will stand up to 11 storeys.

An artist impression of what the redevelopment would look like. Picture: Deicorp

Deicorp director Fouad Deiri has described the area as a ghost town at night, and said the plans would bring life to the area.

Deicorp and the club will each own a number of homes, which will give the latter a new source of revenue.

The club and Deicorp will own the homes, pictured here in an artist impression. Picture: Deicorp

The council officers in their assessment said the plans generally complied with planning laws and the development control plan (DCP).

They said they could accept variations from the rules which included building heights, floor space, parking and setbacks.

There were 179 submissions received from the public during the latest round of consultation. However, 173 of these were supportive, according to the council.

The plans are accompanied by a $10.5 million voluntary planning agreement.

This would give the council six affordable housing units, 24 public parking spaces and $3.5 million to improve community facilities.

The panel will have a public meeting to consider the plans at the Fraser Suites Sydney at 9.30am.