City of Sydney seeks feedback on proposed planning amendments

City of Sydney is inviting public comment on proposed amendments to planning controls for potential development sites in Ultimo and Pyrmont.

The council is proposing to amend the Sydney Local Environment Plan 2012 and the Sydney Development Control Plan 2012 to meet the requirements of the NSW government's Pyrmont Peninsula Place Strategy, a 20-year framework for future development.

The state government strategy calls for modifications to the city's planning regulations in order to facilitate the development of 4,000 additional homes for more than 8,000 future residents, and places of employment to support the creation of 23,000 jobs.

A number of sites in Ultimo and Pyrmont were identified by the state government as possible development zones. Following this, the City of Sydney assessed the identified sites and held discussions with landowners to determine which locations would be suitable.

The council's proposed amendments include to:

The feedback portal is now open until 13 November 2024.