Council is proposing planning controls for the Botany Road
precinct to encourage new commercial buildings and affordable housing. The
proposed controls also recognise the significance of the place for Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander peoples. REDWatch held a session on these proposals when they initially went through Council. The Council proposal has now been assessed by the Department of Planning Infrastructure and Environment (DPIE) Gateway team and after a few small changes DPIE have approved the controls for exhibition.
In 2020 Council consulted
the community on the future of the Botany Road precinct. The community
told Council it supports growing areas dedicated to employment.
Council heard that people value green spaces, improved access
across the precinct, and greater recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander history and cultural heritage.
Revitalising Botany Road precinct is an opportunity to meet
future employment demand in the Redfern–Waterloo area. This project will
transform the area into a vibrant commercial precinct with upgraded and green
public spaces.
You can view the
proposed planning controls and have your say by Monday 13 December
Sourced: Based on Council Your Say Your say on proposed planning controls for the Botany Road precinct