Table 6: Consistency with Canada Bay Local Planning Strategy 2010-2031

 Responding to a change in circumstances, such as the investment in new infrastructure or changing demographic trends that have not been recognised by existing planning controls. The Planning Proposal responds to a change in circumstances, given the planned cessation of manufacturing operations on the site due to declining viability, and the relocation of such operations elsewhere in NSW to better satisfy freight and logistic requirements. Given the site characteristics and surrounding residential uses, it is unlikely that another specialised manufacturing use nor mix of other industrial uses would be suited to the site or accepted surrounding residents. Accordingly, there is a unique opportunity to introduce a mix of land uses that better complement the waterfront location and residential locality.

Q4. Is the planning proposal consistent with a council’s local strategy or other local strategic plan?

The amended Planning Proposal is consistent with the relevant local strategies as follows.

CANADA BAY LOCAL PLANNING STRATEGY 2010-2031

Table 6: Consistency with Canada Bay Local Planning Strategy 2010-2031

LPS OBJECTIVE AND ACTION AMENDED PLANNING PROPOSAL RESPONSE

Part 4 - EMPLOYMENT

Objective E5 - Retain industrial sites within the LGA

 Action E8 – Retain industrial zones at George Street, North

Strathfi eld, Leeds Street

Rhodes and the FreshFood Site,

Concord.

The LPS notes that Council supports the retention of these areas for industrial purposes for the medium term with further investigation to occur within the following timeframes: –George Street – 5 years –Leeds Street – 10 years –FreshFood Site – 10 years The Bushell's factory operations on this site are due to cease imminently, which aligns with the timeframe in which Council foreshadows redevelopment of the site to be investigated.

Objective E7 - Encourage a diverse employment base within Canada Bay

 Action E12 – Protect opportunities for foreshore businesses and investigate opportunities to support these types of businesses The amended Planning Proposal will result in a net increase of 51 jobs on the site, replacing jobs in manufacturing with those in retail, hospitality and service industries.

LPS OBJECTIVE AND ACTION AMENDED PLANNING PROPOSAL RESPONSE

Part 5 - TRANSPORT AND ACCESS

Objective T1 - Integrate land use and transport

 Action T2 - Focus new development in areas within walking distance of centres and public transport The amended Planning Proposal would provide for retail/commercial services that would enable a walkable alternative to Majors Bay Road shops for residents of the peninsula to meet their day-to-day shopping needs. The re-routing of the 466 bus with improved services provides for new residents within a short commute to Burwood Town Centre.

Objective T2 - Promote the use of public transport

 Action T4 - Improve pedestrian access to public transport The Concept Plan creates permeability through the site by providing a new link between Zoeller Street and Burwood Road, improving pedestrian access to the existing bus stop at the front of the site.

Objective T3 - Promote walking and cycling for local trips

 Action T11 – Reinforce pedestrian scale through urban design

 Action T12 - Upgrade walking and cycling facilities to improve everyday access within neighbourhoods, including links to foreshore, bushland, parks and centres. The Concept Plan provides greater permeability through the site and enhanced access to the Exile Bay foreshore, thereby facilitating active transport.

Objective T4 - Manage the impact of traffi c and parking

 Action T14 – Enhance movement of vehicles other than private cars. The Concept Plan provides several pedestrian/cycling links across the site to the foreshore walkway, and to Burwood Road, and the various bus routes available in close proximity to the site.

Part 6 - RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE

Objective R1 - Respond to future recreation needs and identify opportunities for multi-use of green space

 Action R3 - Provide additional civic space when developing plans for centres

 Action R6 - Facilitate public access to the foreshore The Concept Plan provides for new public open space including a plaza and foreshore park. As noted above, the Concept Plan includes a new public road and a more permeable structure to facilitate public access to Exile Bay.