46-storey tower, Penrith: Developer plans high-rise in CBD

A large developer’s plans to build an eye-watering $110 million building in the middle of this busy western Sydney CBD could change the face of the area.

A 46-storey mixed-use tower could be built across the road from Westfield and the Penrith Council Chambers. Picture: Supplied

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An eye-watering 46-storey tower could change the skyline of the area forever if plans before Penrith Council are approved.

Urban Property Group has resubmitted plans for a 46-storey mixed-use tower in the heart of Penrith’s CBD - opposite Penrith Council chambers.

The plans were originally lodged in December last year, but were rejected by the council in January due to incorrect paperwork.

If the $110 million plans are approved by the council, the tower could rise almost 180 metres into the Penrith sky, more than 30 metres higher than similar development Penway Place.

Planners for the project said the tower would include 272 residential units, 41 serviced apartments, and several commercial and retail suites.

Artist's impression of a planned 46-storey tower on High St, Penrith.

There would be 104 one-bedroom units, 134 two-bedroom units, and 34 three-bedroom units.

“A total of 1487sq m of commercial/retail floor space will be split as 607sq m of retail, 760sq m of commercial, and 120sq m for a cafe,” the planner said.

“There will also be 338 carparking spaces across five levels, and the ground floor will be used solely for the commercial and retail suites.”

The planner said the design of the proposed development incorporated “contemporary architectural aesthetics that reflect the new and emerging character of the Penrith town centre”.

The proposed site of a 46-storey tower on High St, Penrith, as it currently stands. Picture: Supplied

“Consideration has also been given to residential amenity including aspects such as privacy and solar access for both future residents of the proposal and those of surrounding properties,” they said.

“Given the benefits of the proposal and considering the absence of adverse environmental, social, or economic impacts, and that the proposal represents an appropriate use of well-located land, we recommend the approval of the application.”