The Redfern-Waterloo Built Environment
Plan (Stage One) is a component of the Redfern-Waterloo Plan, along with the
Human Services Plan and the Employment and Enterprise Plan.
The Built Environment Plan (Stage One)
encourages an employment and investment based revitalisation of the area by
providing a planning framework for the following Redfern-Waterloo sites as
identified in State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Projects) 2005:
- Australian Technology Park
- North Eveleigh
- South Eveleigh Railyards
- Eveleigh Street Precinct (including the
Block) - Redfern Railway Station/ Gibbons
Street/Regent Street Precinct - Former Rachel Forster
Hospital - Former local Court House and Redfern
Police Station - Former Redfern Public School
Most of these sites, which total around
35 hectares, are State Government owned and are located near the Redfern
Railway Station and Redfern Town Centre.
The Built Environment Plan proposes a
consistent set of controls relating to urban design, land use zoning and the
carrying out of future development of Redfern-Waterloo sites. It also
identifies strategies for associated transport and traffic management, heritage
protection, open space and public domain improvements, infrastructure
provision, pedestrian and cycle access and guidelines for the achievement of
safe and sustainable communities.
The Plan will be complemented by more
detailed guidelines contained within Development Control Plans and/or Concept
Plans to be determined following consultation with the community.
It is estimated that the Plan will
generate about 400,000 m2 of employment
generating land which translates to around 18,000 jobs. About 2,000 new dwellings
could also be developed.
A State Environmental Planning Policy
will provide the statutory basis for the implementation of the environmental
planning aspects of the Plan.
The key principle of the Plan involves
the creation of a Town Centre with an economic and civic heart focussed around
Redfern Railway Station and pedestrian and cycleway links to business hubs at
the Australian Technology Park, North Eveleigh, Redfern and Regent Streets.
Copies of the Plan are available from the
Redfern-Waterloo Authority website at www.redfernwaterloo.com.au
or by phoning 02 9202 9100.
Strategic Sites
North Eveleigh
A ‘Mixed Use’ zoning applies to this site
to encourage business, cultural, residential and recreational activities and
uses. A maximum floor space ratio of 2:1 is proposed for the eastern and
western sections of the site and a maximum floor space ratio of 1:1 is proposed
for the central section. In order to encourage job creation, the residential
floor space ratio on the eastern section will be limited to a maximum of 1:1.
The maximum residential floor space ratio for the central section will be
limited to 0.5:1. Heights will vary from 4 storeys in the vicinity of heritage
buildings and existing residential development, up to 10 storeys adjacent to
the railway line. There is potential for the development of a landmark building
up to 16 storeys to the west of the Railway Station.
Eveleigh
Street Site (including the ‘Block’)
A ‘Mixed Use’ zoning will apply to
encourage business, cultural, community, residential and recreational uses and
activities. The maximum floor space ratio for the northern section of the site
will be 3:1 reflecting the large industrial lots, existing character of the
area and proximity to Cleveland
Street. To encourage employment uses, the maximum
residential floor space has been limited to 1:1. A maximum height limit of 5 storeys will
apply.Height limits on land adjacent to the
railway line will be increased to 5 storeys.
Employment uses and business activities
will be encouraged on this site by increasing the maximum floor space ratio to
2:1 and limiting the maximum residential floor space ratio to 1:1.
Land currently zoned ‘Local Recreation –
Open Space’ will be zoned ‘Mixed Uses’. The maximum floor space ratio will be
increased to 2:1 with a maximum residential floor space ratio of 1:1. A maximum
5 storey height limit will apply to this land.
The maximum floor space ratio for land
bounded by Eveleigh Street,
Vine
Street, Louis Street and Lawson Street has been increased from 1:1
to 1.5:1 to encourage business, cultural, community and retail activity. The
maximum height has increased from 6 metres (2 storeys) to 3 storeys. To
encourage employment and business uses, the residential floor space ratio will
be set at 0.75:1.
Australian Technology Park
This site will be zoned ‘Business Park’ and a maximum floor space ratio of
2:1 will apply. Residential development is not permitted at the ATP. Height
limits have been proposed for each section of the site in accordance with urban
design principles. The vision is for this site to be reinforced as a world
class technology, communications and business centre.
Redfern Street/Gibbons Street/Regent Street
The Built Environment Plan proposes that
this site evolves into a thriving Town Centre with a focus on employment
generating activities including office, retail, entertainment, education and
other business uses. A high level of activity and a vibrant public domain is
envisaged. A maximum floor space ratio of 7:1 will apply to this site. The
maximum height limit proposed is 18 storeys with podiums between 2 and 5
storeys along the street. Connections and linkages to and through the Town
Centre will be strengthened. Good architecture, safety and security will be
integral to the future development of this site.
Rachel Forster Hospital
This site will be zoned ‘Residential-Medium
Density’. A maximum floor space ratio of 2:1 will apply to the site and a
maximum height of 6 storeys. The items of local heritage on the site will be
listed as Heritage Items in the State Environmental Planning Policy.
Redfern Public School
The vision for this site is for the
development of a community, recreational and educational centre. The proposed
zoning is Special Uses (Community). A maximum floor space ratio of 2:1 will
apply to the site as will a maximum height limit of 4 storeys. The items of
local heritage on the site will be listed as Heritage Items in the State
Environmental Planning Policy.
Former Court House and Police Station
The Court House and Police Station will
be zoned Business Zone – Local Centre and will have a maximum floor space ratio
of 1.3:1. The maximum height is 6 storeys for the former Police Station. The
Court House will be listed as a heritage item in the SEPP.
Other Strategies
Urban Design
Urban design analysis has provided the
basis for height controls and shaped the desired future character of each site.
The Plan proposes general urban design guidelines which are supplemented by design
concepts for each site, outlined in Section 4 of the Plan.
Transport
The transport strategy outlines key
initiatives including:
- the redevelopment of Redfern Railway
Station - improved connections to bus services
- management of traffic from new
development - improved traffic operations on Regent and
Gibbons Street - improved connection between ATP and North Eveleigh
- encouraging safe and easy cycling.
Open Space
See separate Fact Sheet on Open Space.
Heritage
See separate Fact Sheet on Heritage
issues.
Infrastructure
Consultation with major service providers
has indicated that capacity of essential services may be augmented to meet the
increase in demand.
A Contributions Plan for the provision of
public facilities and amenities is being developed for public exhibition.
The original fact sheet in PDF form can
be downloaded Fact Sheet 1 (pdf~28kb).