Pyrmont Peninsula Strategy
In planning for the opening of a Sydney Metro West station in Pyrmont, the City of Sydney is currently reviewing the planning controls for the Pyrmont peninsula, which includes Pyrmont and Ultimo.
With new, better connection into public transport and given the proximity to the CBD, this is an excellent opportunity to provide significant additional high-density housing in an important location.
The City of Sydney is asking for community feedback on the changes it is considering via an interactive map. We’d like you to provide feedback in support of greater density in the peninsula.
Link to map: https://cityofsydney.mysocialpinpoint.com.au/strategic-review-pyrmont-work-in-progress#/
Here are some general points you might like to make:
- With the new Metro station, Ultimo and Pyrmont will be more connected to the CBD, providing an excellent opportunity for new housing close to the city.
- Medium and high density residential uses are consistent with the existing community in Pyrmont.
- The current plans are too focused on providing additional commercial space, for which there is significantly less demand than more housing. The City should consider rezoning for more residential rather than commercial space.
- The City should consider offering increased floor space ratios for affordable and built-to-rent housing.
Here are some specific points on the map where you might want to make a comment (the relevant places are marked on the image at the bottom in purple):
26-38 Saunders Street has a plan for a 33-storey residential building. We support this proposal.
2 Edwards Street, 69-71 Edwards Street 13A-29 Union Street and 60 Union Street would be better suited for residential rather than commercial development.
John Street to Miller Street is not being actively considered currently, yet provides an excellent opportunity to provide additional, higher-density housing.
2-8 storey residential on Wattle Street and Bulwarra Road would under-use the space and consideration should be made for taller buildings.
