Feedback sought on future of Church Street North Precinct

City of Parramatta is inviting locals to have their say on proposed new controls for the future of the Church Street North Precinct. 

Council has prepared a draft development control plan (DCP) for the Precinct to support the NSW Government’s changes introduced through a State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) last year. 

The changes enable new housing to be approved for hundreds of people while the proposed DCP controls aim to ensure new development responds to the broader heritage setting of North Parramatta.  

City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Councillor Pierre Esber said it was important to hear the views of residents before the controls are finalised.

“The Church Street North Precinct offers potential to unlock much-needed housing in the heart of our City,” Cr Esber said.

“While this allows for 1800 new homes in our City with a light rail stop on their doorstep, connecting them to jobs in the CBD and the Westmead Health and Innovation Precinct, it’s important that new buildings respond well to surrounding heritage.”

Cr Esber said this is positive example of local and state governments working together to help alleviate housing issues across the state.

 “Parramatta is booming – our focus is on delivering housing well connected to transport to meet demand for all the people who want to live and work here,” Cr Esber said.

“We want to ensure this precinct becomes a showpiece on how to balance heritage with modern development and tackle modern housing concerns.”

The NSW Government reviewed the planning controls for the area in October 2022 as part of a state-led rezoning process. Council has now prepared supporting DCP controls to guide approvals of future development applications for Church Street North.

To comment, please visit the Participate Parramatta website or visit PHIVE in Parramatta Square. Consultation ends at 5pm on Monday 27 May 2024.