Landcom is working with landowner Transport for NSW to transform the northeastern part of the Wentworth Point peninsula with new homes and open space linked to schools, community facilities, shops and the Parramatta River waterfront.
We are preparing a State Significant Development Application for a concept masterplan to guide future mixed-use development on a smaller part of the Wentworth Point peninsula to what was previously approved. This is needed to provide room for the new Wentworth Point High School, shared open space and peninsula park.
The application is for a design concept, including proposed building heights (maximum nine storeys) and gross floor area (41,500 square metres).
The updated mixed-use development plans seek to balance previous community and stakeholder feedback with planning considerations including the site context and constraints, housing and sustainability targets, and feasibility.
The updated plans for 9 Burroway Road include:
- a waterfront walkway connecting the peninsula park with Burroway Road
- a new shopping plaza
- two building complexes with ground floor shops and nine-storey apartment buildings above (reduced from 27 storeys)
- approximately 406 apartments (reduced from approximately 520 apartments)
- around 15% affordable rental housing for people on low to moderate incomes, such as key workers
- three levels of above ground carparking for 499 vehicles.
Project location
The mixed-use development is located at 9 Burroway Road, Wentworth Point. It is a key component of the Wentworth Point precinct (3-9 Burroway Road), helping to deliver much-needed homes and support the delivery of a high-quality neighbourhood park.
Future residents will be close to schools, community facilities, shops, open space and public transport.
Project information
In the midst of the current housing crisis, the NSW Government is doing all that it can to ease the pressures of housing affordability and availability for NSW residents.
According to the 2021 Census, 36% of renters in Wentworth Point were experiencing rental stress, paying more than 30% of income on rent.
The mixed-use development is a key component of the Wentworth Point precinct. It will help to deliver much-needed homes and support the delivery of a high-quality neighbourhood park. Around 15% of homes will be affordable rental housing, directly supporting local need for more affordable rental options.
Affordable housing caters to those on low to moderate incomes, such as key workers. Rent is priced so tenants can afford other basic living costs such as food, clothing, transport, medical care and education.
Affordable housing differs from social housing in that it is usually managed by a non-government organisation. It is managed more like a private rental with eligibility criteria.
The State Significant Development Application will guide future development for part of the Wentworth Point peninsula to support a liveable and well-designed mixed-use neighbourhood, weaving together much-needed homes and new shops with additional open space and foreshore access for current and future residents to enjoy.
Currently, the maximum building height allowed on site is 88 metres (approximately 27 storeys). If approved, the application for mixed-use development will reduce the site's maximum building height to nine storeys.
On top of the two building complexes are six nine-storey apartment buildings. These apartment buildings are setback to reduce overshadowing, and provide future residents with adequate privacy, sunlight and views.
The mixed-use development is designed with above-ground carparking screened by shops and homes, with vehicle access from the new access road.
The tree-lined pedestrian path and shopping plaza through the site provide views from the waterfront to the new high school, and places for people to rest and socialise.
The waterfront walkway will link Burroway Road and the peninsula park, and create space for people to meet, relax and exercise.
Community consultation
As part of our planning, we are preparing an Environmental Impact Statement to assess any potential impacts of the proposed mixed-use development during and after construction, and suggest mitigation measures.
Before taking this next step, we invited neighbours and the wider community to share their feedback between Wednesday 21 August and Wednesday 11 September 2024. Consultation included:
- an online survey to inform the independent Social Impact Assessment, being completed as part of the Environmental Impact Statement
- an information session at Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library on Saturday 31 August 2024, where the community could meet the team, learn more and have their say. Information presented during this session, as well as translated material, can be found in the Links section on this page.
Community and stakeholder feedback will be reviewed alongside findings of technical studies, regulatory requirements and feasibility considerations to inform the State Significant Development Application.
Next steps
Feedback will be documented in a Consultation Outcomes Report as part of the State Significant Development Application we aim to submit to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure later this year.
The Department will publicly exhibit the application, during which time the community can make formal submissions.
If the application is approved, the mixed-use development site will be sold through a competitive tender process. Guided by the new planning controls set in the application, the future landowner will need to submit and receive approval for a separate development application before any construction can begin.
We will keep neighbours, the wider community and stakeholders informed throughout the planning process.
