9 strategic directions

9 Strategic Directions

City of Ryde Local Planning Strategy – Strategic Directions

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9.1 Introduction This Section of the Local Strategy articulates a set of Strategic Directions which support the objectives of the State Government’s Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney, the Draft Inner North Draft Subregional Strategy, and the seven core Outcome Areas identified in the Ryde 2021 Community Strategic Plan, namely:-

• A city of environmental sensitivity Working together as a community to protect and enhance our natural and built environment for the future

• A city of progressive leadership A well led and managed city, supported by ethical organisations, delivering services to the community by listening, advocating and responding to their needs

• A city of liveable neighbourhoods A range of well planned clean and safe neighbourhoods and public domain spaces designed with a strong sense of identity and place

• A city of harmony and culture A welcoming and diverse community, celebrating our similarities and differences, in a vibrant city of learning and culture

• A city of well being A healthy and safe community, with all supported throughout their life by services, facilities and people

• A city of prosperity Creating urban centres which champion business, innovation and technology to stimulate economic growth and local jobs.

• A city of connections Access and transport connection to, from and within the City of Ryde , providing safe reliable and affordable public and private travel, transport and communication infrastructure

The Strategic Directions have been developed from a series of themed studies. The outcomes of these studies have guided the identification of the strategic direction and provided the rationale for the directions. The Strategic Directions and a series of recommendations form the implementation framework of the Ryde Local Strategy. The recommendations have been grouped into LEP recommendations, DCP recommendations and other recommendations. The recommendations are set out in Section 9.4.


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9.2 Strategic Directions A city of environmental sensitivity Focus and support sustainability in all its forms – economic, social and environmental – so that Ryde’s unique cultural, economic and environmental qualities are protected and enhanced for existing and future generations. Reduce the City’s ecological footprint. Because:

• A reduced ecological footprint can help protect natural resources for future generations.

• A reduced ecological footprint can help improve the health of residents. Continue to protect and enhance the City of Ryde’s open space and the natural environment. Because:

• Open space is important for the physical and psychological well-being of residents, workers and visitors.

• Open space provides for a range of uses important for strengthening community bonds. • Open space provides a “relief” to the dense urban living of centres, especially for

apartment dwellers living in centres. • The City’s open space areas and bushland have locally and regionally significant

remnant natural areas which should be protected for present and future generations. • Open space contributes to the protection and enhancement of the ecological health

of the City’s urban creeks and waterways. • There is limited opportunity to acquire additional land for open space due to cost and

lack of suitable land available. A city of progressive leadership Because:

• The Local Strategy has been developed after consultation with the community and it incorporates the outcomes of the consultation.

• The adoption of the City of Ryde Local Planning Strategy demonstrates progressive leadership by providing a forward focused planning framework for the City of Ryde.

• The Local Strategy is consistent with the State Government planning framework for the City of Sydney.

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Continue to focus and support growth in centres through a mix of land uses and building types which provide for housing, jobs and services. Because:

• Town and neighbourhood centres have good access to public transport. • There is generally community acceptance for higher densities in and around centres,

particularly larger centres. • Increased residential densities can revitalise and support the local economy of

centres. • Increased residential densities can enhance the local distinctiveness of each centre. • Increased densities would help activate centres. • Increased densities in and at the edges of centres ensures that most new housing is

located close to jobs. • Centres provide a range of shops, services and community facilities. • Higher residential densities provide opportunities for social interaction and

community building. • Increased densities provide the opportunity for the renewal of centres and can

contribute to an improvement of attractiveness and amenity of a centre. • Locating increased densities in and at the edges of centres is consistent with the

directions and actions of the Metropolitan Strategy and Draft Inner North Subregional Strategy.

• Increased densities can support local economies by providing for a range of business, commercial and retail activities.

• Protects the character of the low density residential areas and small centres by concentrating development in centres.

• Proximity of a mix of land uses assists people in reducing the overall need for travel. • Centres close to public transport provide opportunities for people to choose to use

sustainable forms of transport. Support the role small and neighbourhood centres have within the City of Ryde. Because:

• Small centres and neighbourhood centres are to sit below town centres in a hierarchy of City of Ryde centres.

• Small centres offer an alternative destination to the larger town centres. • Small centres are places which have a distinctive character and which allow strong

and diverse communities to grow. • Small centres provide convenient access to local shopping and services. • Small centres provide an opportunity for a mix of housing types. • Small centres can enhance the health and wellbeing of local communities by

providing opportunities for active living. • Small centres support a strong local economy and provide employment opportunities. • Neighbourhood centres offer an alternative destination to the larger town centres and

small centres. • Neighbourhood centres provide convenient access for residents. • Neighbourhood centres provide an alternative housing choice to that in low density

residential areas. • Neighbourhood centres support the local economy by providing opportunities for

small businesses.


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Strengthen the unique identity of individual centres. Because:

• Local distinctiveness contributes to the identification of the members of a neighbourhood with their local centre.

• The unique identity of a centre can help the centre become a destination for visitors. • A well designed public domain can enhance the vitality of a centre by encouraging

visitors and community interaction. • A well designed public domain can encourage new business and support existing

businesses. • An attractive public domain enhances residential amenity and the well being of local

residents. Enhance the attractiveness of centres through improvements to the public domain. Because:

• Attractive centres enhance the well being of residents. • Improvements to the public domain help the vitality of centres by attracting visitors. • Improvements to the public domain help provide safe and easy access to public

transport. A city of harmony and culture Conserve those heritage places which the community values. Because:

• Heritage places provide the community with an understanding of its past and contributes to the cultural life of a community.

• Heritage places can contribute to local distinctiveness and to the creation of attractive streetscapes.

• Heritage places can contribute to the local economy by attracting visitors. A city of well being Improve access to a range of housing types which meet the needs of present and future residents. Because:

• A diversity of dwelling types would meet the needs of present and future residents of the City of Ryde, including young families, single person households and ageing couples.

• A diversity of dwelling types means residents can ‘age in place’. • A diversity of dwelling types provides for smaller dwellings which are a more

affordable for young families, young couples and lone persons (eg than traditional large houses on separate lots or expensive apartments).


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• A diversity of dwelling types is consistent with the directions and actions of the Metropolitan Strategy and Draft Inner North Subregional Strategy.

• Residential growth will expand the local economy and support the vitality of centres. A city of prosperity Stimulate economic growth and local jobs by providing opportunities for a range of businesses and by protecting employment lands. Because:

• The local availability of jobs enhances the well-being of the community by enhancing employment opportunities and supporting local economies.

• Local job opportunities allow residents to work near where they live with resultant well being and environmental benefits.

A city of connections Improve linkages between centres and other destinations (such as open space, residential areas, and precincts such as schools and Macquarie University) with a focus on priority access for active and public transport Because

• Linkages and priority access for sustainable forms of transport provide people with meaningful alternatives to the motor car for travel

• Improved linkages and access for sustainable transport supports Council’s investment in community transport.

Encourage walking, cycling and public transport use by focusing growth in centres, by improving public domain and by enhancing community safety. Because:

• Improved access to centres and other major destinations by public transport assists in promoting active transport (walking and cycling)

• Enhance pedestrian connectivity within centres and opportunities for active transport to assist in activating the public domain and promoting healthy living.


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9.3 Structure Plan The Structure Plan illustrates the urban form of Ryde and the hierarchy of main road corridors, town centres and small centres which provide the foundation for the implementation of the Local Planning Strategy.


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9.4 Recommendations The recommendations of the 7 studies and the outcomes of the master planning studies being undertaken for the West Ryde Town Centre, the centres of Blenheim Road, North Ryde and Pittwater Road Boronia Park, and the residential area of Lakeside Road and Glen Street Eastwood, have been categorized into 3 areas:

1. recommendations to be incorporated into the comprehensive LEP - DLEP 2011, 2. recommendations to inform amendments to Development Control Plan 2010, and 3. recommendations relating to further studies and actions.


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9.4.1 Recommendations for the Comprehensive LEP (LEP2011) No. RECOMMENDATION CENTRES AND CORRIDORS 2.1 Ryde Town Centre

• Introduction of FSR for the Centre ranging between 1.5:1 and 2.5:1 • Expand the incentive clause in LEP 2010 through providing FSR nd height

incentives to promote lot amalgamation and laneway rovision. The incentives are 0.5:1 FSR and 1 storey.

• 724 -730 Victoria Road (Ryde Ex-services Bowling Club) – rezone the land from RE2 to B6 and introduce a FSR of 2:1 and height of 4 storeys.

• 734 -744 748 Victoria Rd, and 2-4, 2a and 6 Eagle Street (auto related businesses and flats) - rezone the land from R4 to B6 and introduce and a FSR of 1.5:1 and height of 3 storeys.

• 589, 603, 607, 621 and 623 Victoria Road and 1-5 Blaxland Road Hunter Holden to Scouts Hall Inclusive) - rezone the land from R2 o B6 and introduce a FSR of 2:1 and height of 4 storeys along

• Victoria Rd with 2 storeys at rear of the sites. 158 – 194 Blaxland Rd (low density housing, flats, state government community facility and shops - rezone the land from R2, R4 and SP2 to B4 and introduce and a FSR of 1.5:1 and height of 4 storeys.

• 231-235 Blaxland Road and 2A Lane Cove Road (piano retailer and auto-related business) - rezone the land from R4 to B4 and introduce a FSR of 1.5:1 and height of 4 storeys.

• Ryde Public School - rezone the land from SP2 to B4. • 61-65 Argyle Avenue - rezone the land from R2 to B4 and introduce a FSR of

2:1 and height of 4 storeys.

2.2 Gladesville Town Centre • 14-28 Oxford St (Our Lady Queen of Peace School) -rezone the land from

R2 to B4 and introduce a FSR of 1.5:1 and height of 3 storeys • 1 Stansell Street (dwelling house) - rezone the land from R2 to B4 and

introduce a FSR of 2.7:1 and height of 5 storeys. • 2a – 2b Westminister Street (existing industrial building) rezone the land from

R2 to B6 and introduce a FSR of 1.5:1 and height of 3 storeys. • 1-3 Pearson Street (church hall and buildings) - rezone the land from SP2 to

B4 and introduce a FSR of 1.5:1 and height of 3 storeys. • 11-15 Farm Street - rezone the land from R2to B4 and introduce a FSR of

1.5:1 and height of 3 storeys. • 436-484 Victoria Road – the IN2 zone remains and commercial/office uses

are permitted on the site. • 461 Victoria Road - the IN2 zone remains and bulky goods retail are

permitted on the site. • 455-459 Victoria Road - the IN2 zone remains and permit vehicle sales or

hire on the site. • Bus depot in Buffalo Road – the SP2 zone remains • Industrial area (IN2 zone) - introduce a height of 10m

2.3 Eastwood town centre • Lakeside Avenue and Glen Street - rezone the land from R2 to B4 and R4


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No. RECOMMENDATION and introduce a FSR ranging from 1.2:1 -1.8:1 and height of 4 storeys. These development controls can only be achieved where lot amalgamation occurs.

• 175 -183 Shaftsbury Avenue - rezone the land from R2 to R4 and introduce a height of 3 storeys a FSR ranging from 0.8:1 -1:1. These development controls can only be achieved where lot amalgamation occurs

2.4 West Ryde Town Centre

• 59 and 60 Linton Ave West Ryde: rezone the land from R2 to B6, change FSR from 0.5:1 to 1:1, keep height of 9.5m.

• 1a Station Street West Ryde: change zone from SP2 to B4, introduce FSR of 1.25:1, introduce height of 15.5m (4 storeys).

• 1b Station Street West Ryde: change zone from R4 to B4, change FSR from 0.75:1 to 1.25:1, change height from 11.5m to 15.5m (4 storeys)

• 4 Maxim Street: change zone from SP2 to R4, introduce FSR of 0.75:1, and introduce height of 11.5m (3 storeys).

• 7 Maxim Street: change zone from SP2 to R4, introduce FSR of 0.75:1, and introduce height of 11.5m (3 storeys).

• 1 Mons Avenue (West Ryde Public School): change zone from SP2 to R4, introduce FSR of 0.75:1, and introduce height of 11.5m (3 storeys).

• 873- 899 Victoria Road and 76-80 Falconer Street - rezone the land from R2 and B5 to B6 and introduce a FSR of 1:1 and height of 2 storeys (9.5m).

• 907 to 917 Victoria Road and 69a Falconer Street: retain R2 zone and existing height and FSR controls

• 898 Victoria Road and 2a Mellor Street- rezone the land from R2 to B6 and introduce a FSR of 1:1 and height of 2 storeys (9.5m).

• 29,31,33 Herbert Street , 6,6a,8 Wattle Street and 80 Anzac Avenue - rezone the land from R2 to R4 and introduce an FSR of 1:1 and height of 4 storeys (15.5m).

• 17-31 Wattle Street - introduce an FSR of 1:1 and height of 4 storeys (15.5m).

• 117-125 Ryedale Road (Leagues Club) - introduce a FSR of 1.5:1 and height of 6 storeys (23m).

• 1-97 Ryedale Road (shops) - introduce a FSR of 1.5:1 and height of 6 storeys (23m).

• 2f – 2d Ryedale Road and that part of 2c Ryedale Road south of lot 2f (Rail Corp land): Retain B4 zone, FSR of 1.25:1 and height of 33.5 metres (10 storeys).

• That part of 2c Ryedale Road north of 2d (Rail Corp land): Retain B4 zone, change FSR from 1.25:1 to 1.5:1, change height from 33.5 metres to 23 metres (6 storeys).

• 1024 - 1032 Victoria Road – retain the B5 zone and change FSR from 1:1 to 1.25:1 and introduce height of 4 storeys (15.5m).

• 1038 – 1042 Victoria Road (church) - rezone the land from SP2 to B5 and introduce a FSR of 1.25:1 and height of 4 storeys (15.5m).

• 1044 – 1068 Victoria Road – retains the B5 zone and introduce a FSR of 1.25:1 and height of 4 storeys (15.5m).

• Industrial area (IN2) - introduce a height of 10m.

2.5 Meadowbank Area zoned B4 - The building heights (generally 4-6 storeys and RLs) and the floor space ratios (between 1.8:1 and 2.7:1) for the area as shown in draft development control plan dated 2007.


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No. RECOMMENDATION

2.6 Macquarie Park Corridor 14-22 Delhi Road North Ryde rezone the land from B7 to B3.

SMALL CENTRES 3.1 Centre zoning

The centres listed below should remain Zone B1 Neighbourhood Business:

• Agincourt Road • Allars Street • Avon Road • Balaclava Road • Callaghan Street • Cobham Avenue • David Street • Doig Avenue • Fiveways • Flinders Road • Midway • Pittwater Road • Quarry Road • Sager Place • Tennyson Road • Trafalgar Place • Victoria Road • Watts Road • Blenhiem Road • Boronia Park • Cox’s Road

The extent of the B1 area should remain as existing. The extent of B1 zoning for Cox’s Road to be determined through a master plan study.

3.2 Proposed new neighbourhood centres The following places should be changed from Zone R2 Low Density Residential to Zone B1 Neighbourhood Business:

• Blaxland Road shops (see map 3.A) • Bowden Street shops (see map 3.B) • 126 Pittwater Road (corner Gannet Street) -part of the Boronia Park centre

3.3 Meadowbank West

Constitution Road (west) - the B4 is retained.

3.4 Zone B1 Neighbourhood Business objectives The following additional objectives is included in the zone:

• To encourage employment opportunities in accessible locations.

3.5 FSR and height controls for areas zoned B1 Neighbourhood Business


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No. RECOMMENDATION

• The height controls for all buildings within zone B1 should be 9.5m, except for Pittwater Road, Boronia Park and Blenheim Road neighbourhood centres.

• The FSR for all neighbourhood centres except for Pittwater Road, Boronia Park and Blenheim Road neighbourhood centres should be 0.8:1.

• Pittwater Road neighbourhood centre - building height should be 11.5 metre and the FSR 1.5:1.

• Boronia Park neighbourhood centre - building height should be 3 storeys and an FSR ranging 1.2:1- 1.5:1. These development controls can only be achieved where lot amalgamation occurs.

• Blenheim Road neighbourhood centre - building height should be 4 storeys and an FSR ranging 1.6:1- 2:1. These development controls can only be achieved where lot amalgamation occurs.

3.6 Buffalo Road

This land contains electrical substation – the SP2 zone is retained due to the issues relating to contamination arising from its current use.

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Khartoum Road Khartoum Road is a small shop on the ground floor of an apartment building - the R4 zone is retained.

HOUSING 4.1

Add the following objective to Zone R2 Low Density Residential:

• To provide for a variety of housing types and densities.

4.2

Retain the current density controls for villa developments of 300m2/dwelling and 365m2 / dwellings.

4.3

Retain the current density controls for duplex developments which require a minimum site area of 580m2.

4.4

Replace current density controls for multi-dwelling housing and residential flat buildings in Zone R4 High Density Residential with a FSR provisions.

4.5

Introduce a control to require a minimum street frontage of 20 metres for duplex developments.

4.6

Introduce a control that reflects the current requirement of a minimum street frontage of 20 metres for multi unit housing.

4.7

Allow the Strata subdivision of duplex buildings on lots of a minimum size of 580m2.


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No. RECOMMENDATION

4.8

Retain the existing maximum height of 9.5 metres for Zone R2 Low Density Residential.

4.9

Any dwelling within a multi unit housing development with a frontage to a street may have a maximum height of 9.5m. Dwellings that do not have a street frontage are to be a height of 5m.

ENVIRONMENT AND OPEN SPACE 5.1 Ecologically Sustainable Development

(a) The “aims” section of the new LEP to include a new clause that addresses the need for ecologically sustainable development. (b) A local provision to be included in the new LEP stating that 4 green stars (GBCA star rating) is a minimum standard for development for all types of buildings which can be assessed using the relevant GBCA assessment tool and have a floor space of 1,500 m2 or greater.

5.2 Biodiversity Continue to support the E1 zoning for land owned or managed by NPWS in the LGA e.g. Lane Cove National Park and Wallumatta Reserve.

5.3 Air Quality As per LEP recommendations in ESD section 5.4.2 (Note: These recommendations re reproduced at the end of this table)

5.4 Receiving water quality The new LEP to include a clause relating to stormwater quality and water sensitive urban design. The objective of the clause is to ensure that stormwater is managed in a way which “minimises stormwater quality impacts on receiving waters, riparian areas and areas of high biodiversity value and helps contribute to the maintenance and restoration of environmental qualities and waterways health”. The clause is to apply to all development above a certain size (ie) 6 or more townhouses/villas, other development of four storeys or more, and/or development with a floor space of more 2,000 sqm.

5.5 Flooding and Stormwater Quality Incorporate the Eastwood/Terry’s Creek flood planning model clause into LEP 2011. Note: This new clause would replace the clause 6.4 LEP 2010 “Eastwood Urban Village – Development Intensification”.

5.6 Climate Change A clause is required in the new LEP requiring development within the Foreshore Building Line (clause 6.3) to address sea level rise projected by the NSW State Government.

5.7 RE1 ZONE An following additional objective is included in the zone: To protect and enhance natural areas in such a manner that enhances the quality of the areas and facilitates public enjoyment of the areas compatible with its conservation.


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HERITAGE 6.1 Deletion of Heritage Items:

115 – 121 Blaxland Rd. Ryde, Top Ryde Shopping Centre. 186 Rowe St. Eastwood, Masonic Hall. 2 & 4 Richardson Place, North Ryde, CSIRO experimental building. 2 Richardson Place, North Ryde, originally a dwelling “Rus in Urbe”

6.2 Amendments to property description and information relating to existing heritage items. Table 1 outlines the amendments to property description and information for existing heritage items.

6.3 Maxim St. Conservation Area: Reduce the size of the Conservation Area. Conservation area applies to the following properties: - 17-35 Maxim Street - 20 – 36 Maxim Street - 30a and 34 Gaza Road

6.4 Addition of Heritage Items: 30 Clanalpine St. Eastwood, Dwelling, Federation 11 Coronation Ave. Eastwood, Dwelling, Federation 14 Miriam Rd. West Ryde, Dwelling, Federation. 16 Miriam Rd. West Ryde, Dwelling, Californian Bungalow 22 Miriam Rd. West Ryde, Dwelling, Federation. 38 Miriam Rd. West Ryde, Dwelling, Californian Bungalow. 24 Hillview Rd. Eastwood, library, former St. Kevin’s Church 36 Hillview Rd. Eastwood, St Kevin’s Catholic Church. Various Location - 13 Stone markers.

EMPLOYMENT 7.1

New LEP clauses in relation to this category are not proposed

TRANSPORT 8.1 Aims of the LEP

Aims in the comprehensive LEP to be drafted to encourage meaningful integration of land use and transport. These aims are to incorporate elements such as:

• reduce car dependence through development that supports public transport, cycling and walking;

• encourage land use patterns that reduce the need for travel; • maximise public transport patronage and encourage walking and cycling; • increased densities for residential and employment near transport nodes to

allow for more effective use of transport; and increased viability of public transport;

• support sustainable transport through provision of mixed land uses, and permeable and accessible linkages;

• protect the role and function of existing and planned major transport corridors including the potential Macquarie Park to Parramatta/Sydney Olympic Park/Rhodes corridor and prioritise accessibility to public transport.


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NOTE: Such elements will support the objectives and aims of: • Council’s Ryde Integrated Transport and Land Use Strategy; • Ryde Bicycle Masterplan and Strategy 2007; • Section 117 Direction 3.4 Integrating Transport and Land Use.

8.2 Land Use Table

Insert car parks as a use in the land use tables of the LEP in the B3, B4, and B7 zones as ‘permitted with consent’.

ENVIRONMENT AND OPEN SPACE

AIR QUALITY

Additional LEP recommendation relating to recommendation no. 5.3 1. The “aims” of the new LEP to include a new clause that addresses the need for

ecologically sustainable development. 2. A local provision to be included in the new LEP stating that 4 green stars (GBCA star

rating) is a minimum standard for development for all types of buildings which can be assessed using the relevant GBCA assessment tool > 1,500 sqm.


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HERITAGE

Proposed amendments to property description and information relating to existing heritage items

The following information is to be read in relation to recommendation no. 6.2 of the recommendations table above.

Amalgamations

Street No. Street Suburb Item Name

1 Denistone Road Denistone ‘Trigg House’ and ‘Denistone House’, both part of Ryde Hospital

1 - 9 Pennant Avenue Denistone House and Garden (“The Hermitage”)

512 - 550 Victoria Road Ryde Apartments (formerly ‘Squireville’) and meeting hall (formerly the chapel).

25 - 27 Church Street Ryde Ryde Wesley Uniting Church, George H Trevill Memorial Hall, and Hall (former ‘Oddfellows Hall’)

562 - 582 Victoria Road Ryde St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and Cemetery

46 Church Street Ryde St Anne’s Ryde Anglican Church and Cemetery

Separations Street No. Street Suburb Item Name

34 See Street Meadowbank House (one of a pair of semi-detached houses)

1A Angas Street Meadowbank House (one of a pair of semi-detached houses)

Updated Information Property Existing Item Name Proposed Item Name

Hospital

1 Denistone Road Denistone

“Denistone House”

‘Trigg House’ and ‘Denistone House’, both part of Ryde Hospital.

1 – 9 Pennant Avenue Denistone

House

House and Garden (originally “The Hermitage”)


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Updated Information Property Existing Item Name Proposed Item Name “The Hermitage” Garden

Chapel 512 – 550 Victoria Road Ryde “Squireville”

(House)

Apartments (formerly ‘Squireville’) and meeting hall (formerly the chapel).

Church and Hall 25 – 27 Church Street Ryde Hall

Ryde Wesley Uniting Church, George H Trevill Memorial Hall, and Hall (former ‘Oddfellows Hall’)

St. Charles Church 562 - 582 Victoria Road Ryde Cemetery

St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and Cemetery

St Anne’s Church 46 Church Street Ryde St Anne’s Cemetery

St Anne’s Ryde Anglican Church and Cemetery

Meadowbank John Whitton Railway Bridge

Pedestrian and cycle bridge (previously Ryde Railway Bridge)

1 Devlin Street Tram line obelisk To be confirmed


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9.3.2 Development Control Plan recommendations No. RECOMMENDATION CENTRES 2.1 DCP 2010 Section 4.2 Meadowbank - be amended to incorporate the development

provisions of draft DCP 2008 prepared for the area.

2.2 DCP 2010 Section 4.4 Ryde Town Centre - be amended to incorporate development controls for the land adjoining the town centre - being the sites identified in recommendation 2.1.

2.3 DCP 2010 Section 4.6 Gladesville Town Centre - be amended to incorporate development controls for the land adjoining the town centre - being the sites identified in recommendation 2.2.

2.4 DCP 2010 Section 9.3 Car Parking - be reviewed to establish a consistent set of off street parking rates in Centres and to update the parking/ cycling provisions.

SMALL CENTRES 3.1

Detailed development controls are prepared for centres at Blenheim Road and Boronia Park.

HOUSING 4.1

Remove the current linear separation controls.

4.2

DCP controls for villas and duplex buildings to be reviewed with particular emphasis on streetscape compatibility as well as landscape and deep soil areas.

4.3

Review design controls for residential apartment buildings (and mixed use buildings) to encourage improved design outcomes and the suitability of apartments for families.

ENVIRONMENT AND OPEN SPACE 5.1 Ecologically Sustainable Development

• Review Energy Smart section of the City of Ryde DCP (section 7.1) to ensure adoption of best practice controls and design standards to mitigate generation of green house gases and other sources of air pollution from all building types.

• The DCP Part 4 relating to town centres to be reviewed and amended to include controls that support the LEP clause for 4 green star (GBCA star rating) and provide guidance on the use of the incentive provisions.

• The DCP Part 4 for the town centres and corridors to be reviewed and amended to include controls that support transit orientated development and pedestrian-friendly precincts to facilitate a reduction in car dependency and increased active transport and public transport use.

5.2 Biodiversity

Review and amend sections of DCP 2010 (e.g. Section 9.6 Tree Preservation,


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No. RECOMMENDATION Section 4.5 Macquarie Park) to strengthen the controls relating to biodiversity e.g. deep soil-planting and landscaping on private and public land.

5.3 Air Quality As per DCP recommendations in ESD section 5.1

5.4 Receiving Water Quality • Introduce a section in DCP 2010 on Water Sensitive Urban Design • Update and/or revise other relevant sections of the DCP 2010, where

necessary to encourage water sensitive urban design solutions for storm water management e.g. Section 4.5 Macquarie Park Section 8.2 Stormwater management Section 8.3 Floodplain management

5.5 Flooding and Storm Water Quantity

• Introduce a section in DCP 2010 (Ryde Draft DCP section 8.3), relating to development activity and flood plain management. The provisions in the DCP would be based on the proposed DCP within the “Eastwood and Terry’s Creek- Flood Plain Risk Management Study and Plan”.

• Based on the provisions of the Flood Plain Management DCP, revise other relevant sections DCP 2010 to ensure compliance with the flood plain planning.

5.6 Waste

Review section 7.2 DCP 2010 - Waste Management and Minimisation, in accordance with Department Environment and Climate Change’s new “Model Waste Not DCP Chapter 2008”,

5.7 Open Space Development Control Plans and public domain plans, when being developed or amended, are to clearly articulate the open space outcomes required in each centre. These requirements will include size, location, design and facilities.

5.1 Ecologically Sustainable Development • Review Energy Smart section of the City of Ryde DCP (section 7.1) to

ensure adoption of best practice controls and design standards to mitigate generation of green house gases and other sources of air pollution from all building types.

• The DCP Part 4 relating to town centres to be reviewed and amended to include controls that support the LEP clause for 4 green star (GBCA star rating) and provide guidance on the use of the incentive provisions.

• The DCP Part 4 for the town centres and corridors to be reviewed and amended to include controls that support transit orientated development and pedestrian-friendly precincts to facilitate a reduction in car dependency and increased active transport and public transport use.

5.2 Biodiversity

Review and amend sections of DCP 2010 (e.g. Section 9.6 Tree Preservation, Section 4.5 Macquarie Park) to strengthen the controls relating to biodiversity e.g. deep soil-planting and landscaping on private and public land.

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No. RECOMMENDATION • Introduce a section in DCP 2010 on Water Sensitive Urban Design • Update and/or revise other relevant sections of the DCP 2010, where

necessary to encourage water sensitive urban design solutions for storm water management e.g. Section 4.5 Macquarie Park Section 8.2 Stormwater management Section 8.3 Floodplain management

5.4 Flooding and Storm Water Quantity

• Introduce a section in DCP 2010 (Ryde Draft DCP section 8.3), relating to development activity and flood plain management. The provisions in the DCP would be based on the proposed DCP within the “Eastwood and Terry’s Creek- Flood Plain Risk Management Study and Plan”.

• Based on the provisions of the Flood Plain Management DCP, revise other relevant sections DCP 2010 to ensure compliance with the flood plain planning.

5.5 Waste

Review section 7.2 DCP 2010 - Waste Management and Minimisation, in accordance with Department Environment and Climate Change’s new “Model Waste Not DCP Chapter 2008”,

5.6 Open Space Development Control Plans and public domain plans, when being developed or amended, are to clearly articulate the open space outcomes required in each centre. These requirements will include size, location, design and facilities.

5.7 Air Quality As per DCP recommendations in ESD section 5.4.2 (Note: These recommendations re reproduced at the end of this table)

HERITAGE 6.1

Development Control Plan on heritage be prepared to guide development of heritage items and heritage conservation areas.

EMPLOYMENT 7.1

Draft DCP provisions are not proposed for this category.

TRANSPORT 8.1 Amend the relevant sections in DCP 2010 (including Part 4 which relates to Urban

Centres) to include a provision that requires large commercial and residential developments in the R3, B4, B5, and B7 zones that are either >15,000 m

2 or have

+300 employees or 300 residents in a single development to: • provide a designated taxi rank space and preferential parking for loading/kiss

and ride/carpool facilities; • provide additional bicycle parking in the parking domain.

8.2 Amend the relevant sections in DCP 2010 (including Part 4 which relates to Urban Centres) to include development controls to aid active transport access and facilities through:


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No. RECOMMENDATION • bicycle parking rates, applicability to commercial development, end-trip

facilities, cycling access to be considered; • sustainable planning principles to encourage development that is accessible

by sustainable transport in preference to car. NOTE: This recommendation does not apply to Part 4.5 Macquarie Park Corridor due to recent revision. The controls specified in Part 4.5 should be used as a guide.

8.3 Amend the relevant of sections in DCP 2010 to include the following: • planning controls that minimise vehicular access to developments along

major transport corridors, and consider side street access where relevant; • include provisions that support active transport and managing travel demand

through mechanisms such as workplace travel plans: • include in the Dictionary a definition of a meaningful walking distance:

“walking distance means the shortest distance between two points measured along a route that may be safely walked by a pedestrian using, as far as reasonably practicable, public footpaths and pedestrian crossings.”;

• include provisions to require new commercial and industrial developments (e.g. of a size greater than 15,000m² of floor space or greater than 300 full time employees) to submit site-specific travel plans as part of the DA process.

ENVIRONMENT AND OPEN SPACE AIR QUALITY

Additional DCP recommendation relating to recommendation no. 5.7. 1. Review Energy Smart section of the City of Ryde DCP (section 7.1) to ensure adoption

of best practice controls and design standards to mitigate generation of green house gases and other sources of air pollution from all building types.

2. The DCP section for the town centres to be reviewed and amended to include controls that support the LEP clause for 4 green star (GBCA star rating) and provide guidance on the use of the incentive provisions.

3. The DCP section for the town centres and corridors to be reviewed and amended to include controls that support transit orientated development and pedestrian-friendly precincts to facilitate a reduction in car dependency and increased active transport and public transport use.


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9.3.3 Other recommendations No. RECOMMENDATION CENTRES 2.1 Eastwood Town Centre

The development and implementation of a revised planning framework. This framework would consider

• the findings of the flood study, transport study and social research; • the outcomes of the master planning work for Lakeside Road and Glen

Street master plan; • would identify built form control including floor space ratio controls for

inclusion in future LEP; and • Develop controls to support commercial or residential sleeving of the car park

at Glen Street.

2.2 West Ryde Town Centre The West Ryde Master Plan and planning framework be completed.

2.3 Gladesville – Monitor growth and review LEP / DCP within five years – if required.

2.4 Meadowbank Develop and implement a mechanism for the provision of infrastructure and other community benefits.

2.5 Macquarie Park Corridor

• 113-117 Wicks Road – the proposal to increase the FSR and height from 1:1 to 2:1 and 30m to 37 m be incorporated into DLEP Amendment No.1

• 119 – 125 Wicks Road - the proposal to increase the FSR and height from 1.5:1 to 2:1 and 30m to 44.5 m be incorporated into DLEP Amendment No.1

2.6 Corridors

• Investigate an Enterprise Corridor land use zone for sites adjoining Church Street Meadowbank between Victoria Road and the Parramatta River._

• Investigate sites fronting Victoria Road between Ryde and West Ryde to explore options for more intensive economic and commercial development that will promote development of an economic corridor.

• Investigate sites fronting Epping Road for mixed land uses and higher densities of residential development to allow transitional fringe development to the Macquarie Park Corridor and University and the low density residential area.

• Preparation of a program to improve the streetscape qualities along the road corridors

2.7 General • That City of Ryde funding mechanisms for community benefit and infrastructure

improvements be reviewed to: o Consider the type of contributions plan best suited to the City of Ryde

(traditional or flat rate levy) and appropriate contributions rates.


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No. RECOMMENDATION o Review the use of planning incentives to deliver community benefits

to ensure a consistent approach and development certainty across centres within the City of Ryde

• City of Ryde develops a strategic priority assessment to guide programming for Public Domain Improvements in centres.

• That City of Ryde make a submission to the NSW Department of Planning and review of the Sydney Metro Strategy as follows:

o Meadowbank is classified as a Village (rather than small village) o West Ryde is reviewed for inclusion in the subregional strategy as a

town centre. o Ryde is identified as a potential major centre

• City of Ryde lobby the state government to service Ryde Town Centre with a light rail linkage to Sydney City, and possibly Olympic Park and Macquarie Park.

2.7 Corridors

Investigate an Enterprise Corridor Land Use Zone for sites adjoining Church Street Meadowbank between Victoria Road and the Parramatta River.

SMALL CENTRES 3.1

Complete the planning framework for:

• Cox’s Road • Blenheim Road • Boronia Park village

3.2

Public domain The attractiveness and amenity of the larger and busier neighbourhood centres be improved by public domain improvements based on good design principles and community consultation. The public domain of all the small centres should be improved with priority given to the busier centres.

3.3

Department of Planning Advise the Department of Planning of the centres hierarchy determined by this study for small and neighbourhood centres and any differences with the Draft INSS centre classification. This advice could take the form of a letter and a presentation of the findings of this Study

3.4

It is recommended that a master plan be prepared for the following sites in case the owners wish to redevelop the whole or a major portion of their sites:

• Balaclava Road • Trafalgar Place • Midway • Tennyson Road

3.5 Individual businesses/ retail premises such as a corner shop located within the low

density residential area on land that is similar to a residential sized lot will retain the R2 zone and will rely on the provisions of existing use rights.


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No. RECOMMENDATION HOUSING 4.1

Advise the Department of Planning that significant change to the current and draft planning controls is not required in order to meet the 12,000 dwelling target.

4.2

Undertake a study to investigate the possibility of residential transition areas on the southern side of Epping Road.

4.3 Sites within Zone R2 Low Density Residential larger than 2,000 m2 are required to have master plan studies to support any proposal for intensification of the sites. The studies are to be approved by Council as part of any rezoning proposal.

4.4

Undertake a project to investigate the possibility of gathering relevant development application data when DAs are lodged in order to assist in strategic planning work.

4.5

Undertake a program of public domain improvements for town and small centres.

4.6

Prepare a street tree master plan for the low density residential areas.

4.7

Develop a program to undertake character studies of the low density residential areas which will be used to guide future development.

ENVIRONMENT AND OPEN SPACE 5.1

Ecologically Sustainable Development • Partner with development stakeholders, land owners and land user groups to

achieve measurable ESD outcomes through development in Ryde. • Work with the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and other key

stakeholder groups on the viability of establishing “green precincts” in Ryde. • Provide information, training, advice and support to assist building owners and

occupants to understand the challenge of living sustainably and to actively pursue ways of reducing their ecological footprint, with a particular focus on youth.

• Seek funding to support the development and implementation of ESD programs and initiatives involving target groups (eg major landowners) throughout Ryde.

5.2

Biodiversity • Encourage the establishment and/or consolidation of linkage programs. • Develop and/or continue to support strategies to enhance and manage

vegetation communities in other parts of Ryde (outside of E1 and E2 zoned areas) which are recognised in appropriate studies and reports as being of value to the community.


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No. RECOMMENDATION 5.3

Riparian Areas • Undertake analysis of all riparian areas in Ryde to inform creek management

and the protection and management of riparian areas. Such analysis should acknowledge the multi-purpose value of riparian areas, including pedestrian and cycleway connections.

• Develop Riparian Area Guidelines for incorporation in the DCP to deliver development outcomes to protect and enhance riparian areas in Ryde through the implementation of WSUD and other approaches.

5.4

Receiving water quality • Revise CoR public domain manuals, strategy documents, work practice

manuals, design specifications and guidelines to incorporate WSUD objectives and practices.

• Provide training for CoR planning and operations staff on WSUD. • Develop education and community programs and Information Sheets on

stormwater quantity WSUD and other water quality programs.

5.5

Flooding and Stormwater Quality Prepare plain English information materials for owners and/or occupants of property in the flood plain re: the outcomes of the flood plain management planning process, issues arising and consequences for building owners/occupants, developers and/or the broader community in areas at risk of flooding.

5.6

Bushfire Review the CoR “bushfire prone lands map” in accordance with Rural Fire Service Guidelines.

5.7

Climate change • Develop strategic and land use planning guidelines for landowners and

developers to manage and reduce risks and impacts of rising sea level on people, property and the environment within the foreshore building line.

• Using the “Draft Coastal Risk Management Guide” published by DECCW in 2009, identify and confirm the “coastal risk areas” within the City of Ryde and develop appropriate controls and guidelines to (a) reduce intensification of land uses within costal risk areas, (b) achieve “appropriate” land uses which are compatible with coastal risk areas (c) appropriately manage risks to people, property and the environment arising from any intensification of land uses within coastal risk areas. .

5.8

Land Stability Prepare fact sheets or similar education materials providing guidance on:- • unstable land risk management planning, using the current AGS guidelines

(2007). • geotechnical assessment requirements for proposed developments. • ongoing maintenance of development associated with potentially unstable land. Where practicable, undertake further study on land stability in the City of Ryde. This will involve a review of the existing slope instability areas and mapping of risk areas using available geotechnical data and current AGS guidelines.


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5.9

Waste Continuation of education and promotional work to enhance community understanding and implementation of best practice waste minimisation and waste management.

5.10

Open Space • Investigate opportunities for additional areas of RE1 and E2 land to satisfy the

continued demand for open space, playgrounds and formal sporting opportunities in the City Of Ryde.

• Enhance existing spaces through improved facilities (such as walking trails, bike paths, play equipment, barbeques and lighting) and increased vegetation.

• Develop a program of co-ordinating linkages connecting people’s homes, work, shops, schools and open space.

5.11 Future Master Plan requirements

Examine incorporation of a public park into all Master Plans for centres.

HERITAGE 6.1 Comprehensive heritage inventory sheets be prepared for those places Council

resolves to include in the comprehensive LEP, and the heritage data forms be used as the basis for these more comprehensive documents.

6.2 A range of measures to assist owners of properties and those in heritage conservation areas be developed.

6.3 An Aboriginal heritage study be undertaken by the recently appointed specialist consultant to the Aboriginal Heritage Office.

6.4 A heritage study of convict structures be undertaken.

EMPLOYMENT 7.1 Develop planning controls and guidelines to support flexible work/home

arrangements.

7.2 Undertake a study of the industrial areas within the City to develop strategies and recommendations to maintain these areas as viable employment lands.

7.3 Explore with the key land owners (being the State Government) in the Delhi Road area developing a retail precinct as part of the master planning process.

TRANSPORT 8.1 Council to undertake:-

• a parking study which will inform sustainable transport and economic development and guide DCP controls;

• adopt a consistent set of design guidelines for a range of developments that supports active transport including linkages for pedestrians/cyclists in order to be able to access transport nodes in a direct fashion;

• prepare guidelines on travel plans for developers in order to assist in the implementation of planning controls;


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• explore the carrying out of a Public Transport Accessibility Level (PTAL) analysis and mapping exercise to determine accessibility levels for all major centres;

• explore parking options within public car parks and on the street which prioritise access for sustainable vehicle usage (such as for vehicles used in car sharing schemes, bicycles, etc).

8.2 Council to make representation to the NSW State Government to:-

• clarify the status of the Metropolitan Parking Policy. • request assistance in implementing parking management strategies and

targets. • provide public transport initiatives for improved public transport servicing the

region in particular the North West growth centre.

8.3 In future Master Planning: • of centres and corridors should require the preparation of PAMPs, and

pedestrian structure plans as a matter of routine. Where proposals for large-scale developments in centres/corridors pre-empt master-planning, the preparation of PAMPs and pedestrian structure plans should be required with the proposal;

• of town and small centres is to focus on achieving linkages which promote sustainable transport access to centres;

• in relation to land in the vicinity of transport corridors subject to anticipated growth in freight movements, is to consider design matters in response to amenity and environmental impacts (noise, vibration).


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9.5 Response to the Direction and actions of the Metropolitan Strategy

The following table briefly outlines how the City of Ryde Local Planning Strategy and comprehensive LEP (LEP2011) respond to the relevant directions and actions of the Metropolitan Strategy.

9 strategic directions

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