Balmain Rd Development
Council is currently soliciting submissions for a six storey apartment development opposite at 469-483 Balmain Rd, Lilyfield, directly opposite Callan Park. This will include 89 units along with 6000sqm of light industrial and creative space on the lower floors, as well as 1300sqm of public domain open space.
Unfortunately this is being petitioned against by Friends of Callan Park, who take the view that any tall buildings visible from the park somehow detract from it. We think this is a ridiculous stance to take, and that we should be seeking to bring more people close to open space, not less.
Council’s information session on this development is available here.
We need you to write to council@innerwest.nsw.gov.au with subject DA/2023/0467 to have your say on this one. Submissions close this Friday 18 August. Here are some points you might like to raise:
Callan Park is a huge public space and it is highly beneficial to locate apartments next to open space.
Lilyfield only built 131 new dwellings (against an existing stock of 3200) over the ten years between 2011 and 2021. It is manifestly not pulling its weight in terms of new housing and this would help correct that.
These lots are zoned R4 High Density - this land is specifically designated for housing of this type and accordingly should be approved.
This development provides large amounts of light industrial space. Inner West Council views the maintenance of industrial employment space as a key strategic priority.
The site is 10 minutes walk from Lilyfield light rail station.
