St Marys: Queen St apartment complex rejected for development by Penrith council

A decision has been made on a $23m high rise apartment complex pitched for a western Sydney suburb. Here’s the latest.

A proposed development at 9-25 Queen St, St Marys, has been rejected by the Penrith Council. Picture: Zhinar Architects

A western Sydney council has rejected plans for a $23m high rise apartment complex in the heart of St Marys.

The development from Surry Hills developer Tricon Property proposed the demolition of a string of buildings on the southern fringe of St Marys train station to be replaced by a 32m apartment block.

Penrith Council rejected the plans on May 14.

Development documents state the high rise building was to be 10 storeys and built over two stages – the first being the construction of four levels of basement parking and three floors for commercial use; and the second being the construction of an additional seven apartment floors comprised of 42 one, two and three bedroom units.

The first three floors would be comprised of eight retail spaces on the ground floor, while the second and third floors would contain three larger commercial spaces each.

The proposed development was to include 42 one, two and three bedroom units across seven floors. Picture: Zhinar Architects

It was estimated to cost $23.5m.

The council listed a number of reasons behind its rejection, including a request from the developer to exceed the maximum building height for the area without a good enough reason.

The maximum building height for the proposed site was 24 and 27 metres.

Council rejected the development for a number of reasons. Picture: Zhinar Architects

The proposal was also rejected due to it not integrating with the St Marys Town Centre masterplan, not meeting certain requirements for housing policies and planning controls and requests from council for further information not being responded to.

Council deemed the proposal to not be in the public interest.

Tricon Property has been contacted for comment.