146 Arthur Street, North Sydney - Build-to-Rent

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Stockland Corporation Limited

New South Wales 2000

10/09/2025

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Stockland Corporation Limited (Stockland) submits this response to the State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for build-to-rent housing at 146 Arthur Street, North Sydney (SSD-61000021). The Sydney North Planning Panel approved Stockland’s DA/19/21 for the Affinity Place project (Affinity Place) at 110 – 122 Walker Street on 3 June 2022. When the SSDA was exhibited by DPHI (Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure), Stockland lodged a submission dated 11th December 2025 (refer to the attached) objecting to the development. We note upon reviewing the assessment report from DPHI, the proponent has not addressed the following matters raised by Stockland in December 2024: • Stockland’s interest at 110 Walker Street, North Sydney (Affinity Place). Stockland’s Development Application (DA/19/2021) for a 51-storey commercial office tower was approved by the Sydney North Planning Panel (SNPP) on 3 June 2022 at 110 – 122 Walker Street, North Sydney. Stockland is currently in the process of securing tenants for this development, which is known as Affinity Place. As it may be appreciated by the consenting authority, DPHI and by North Sydney Council, the office market conditions are currently extremely challenging. The substantial height variation (10.27% of the permitted building height) at 146 Arthur Street development will impact views and tenant amenity (ventilation, daylight and solar access) through non-compliant height and setbacks will materially affect Stockland’s ability to secure office tenants for the Affinity Place development. The proposed scheme for 146 Arthur Street will reduce high-amenity harbour and district views that are characteristically unique to North Sydney. Affinity Place is a flagship commercial development in the contemporary (present-day) context of the North Sydney CBD. The scheme in its current form at 146 Arthur Street has not considered the implications of view loss on the potential attraction of high-profile commercial office tenants that are essential to the intended function of the North Sydney CBD. • Insufficient environmental planning grounds for the bulk and height of development. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Clause 4.6 Variation Request have failed to establish compelling environmental planning grounds for the proposed scale of development, including in relation to: – View loss. – The suboptimal urban design outcome that would result from the proposed massing strategy. – The lack of any meaningful public benefit associated with the proposed height variation. – Inappropriate use of statutory planning terms, in particular ‘Design Excellence’, to support the proposed height variation. – The relative scale of development in the local area. • Urban design deficiencies that will undermine the desired future character of North Sydney. The proposed design scheme for 146 Arthur Street disregards the local strategic planning framework, including the North Sydney CBD Public Domain Strategy (PDS). The scheme fails to prioritise urban design initiatives that are being progressed by Council, including the envisaged pedestrian-friendly laneway along Little Walker Street. Should the IPC (Independent Planning Commission) determine to approve the SSDA, Stockland considers the design for 146 Arthur Street in its current form must be amended to address the matters outlined above and detailed in Stockland’s submission dated 11th December 2024. Stockland recognises and supports the NSW Government’s urgency and priority in delivering all forms of housing. However, this should not compromise the development potential and success of neighbouring sites or be at the expense of high quality design for North Sydney CBD. Stockland appreciates the opportunity to make this submission to SSD-61000021. We trust that IPC will fully consider and address the grounds for our objection through implementing the recommendations set out in the attached letter dated 11th December.

Stockland submission to SSD61000021 146 Arthur Street _Redacted.pdf (PDF, 653.54 KB)

20250909 Stockland submission to SSD61000021 146 Arthur Street_Redacted.pdf (PDF, 844.03 KB)

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North Sydney Council

New South Wales

09/09/2025

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Please find attached North Sydney Council’s submission (including attachments A, B and C) to the IPC for the above SSD.

North Sydney Council submission attachments.pdf (PDF, 7.62 MB)

IPC Submission_SSD-61000021_146 Arthur Street_NorthSydneyCouncil_Redacted.pdf (PDF, 605.45 KB)

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Freecity Property

Redacted

09/09/2025

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See submission attached.

3454-2614-1501-v1 - 146 Arthur St submission to IPC - Signed_Redacted.pdf (PDF, 699.29 KB)