Some planning applications attract considerably more community interest than others. In 2016 hundreds of people in the local community opposed the loss of a historic Sydney building. Their efforts succeeded in saving this building, their much loved hotel, due in no small part to their comments on PlanningAlerts.
However you probably would not have heard about this application unless you lived nearby.
Now we bring you the trending applications so you can see what people find most popular or contentious. This page shows you the top 20 recent applications from across Australia that people have made the most comments on.
PROPOSAL FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT - construction of 10 storey commercial development comprising of 45 commercial accommodation units, basement car parking, communal areas, signage, new driveway and verge crossing, landscaping and associated works.
Demolition of the existing buildng on No.64 The Boulevarde, use of the site as a playground for the adjoining educational establishment 'Christian Brothers High School, new signage and use of the existing building on No.66 as part of the educational establishment and associated access and landscaping of the sites
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a three storey hotel consisting of thirteen (13) rooms.
Extension to existing Hotel, increase to licensed floor area, installation of 40 electronic gaming machines and alteration of access to a Transport Zone 2 road
Demolition works and construction of a child care centre
Residence, Garage, Swimming Pool, Colorbond Shed & Attached Awning & Alteration to Building Envelope
Tree Removal - Removal of an Illawarra Flame Tree and pruning of two other on-site trees
Combined Application Material Change of Use and Reconfiguring of a Lot Code Assessment Dwelling House x 6 and 1 Into 6 Lot Subdivision
Concept Development Application for a mixed use development including concept envelopes up to approximately 35m in height over 10 storeys, a new east-west through site link, ground and level 1 commercial uses and affordable rental housing above.
Substantial alterations and additions to two buildings, including two additional levels to the residential flat building on Wellington Street, two additional levels above the mixed-use building on Bondi Road and integrated basement parking. PAN-382542.
The partial demolition of the former Commonwealth Bank building at 119 Booth Street, Annandale and construction of a three-storey co-living development; and alterations and additions, plus site remediation to an existing boarding house at 121-125 Booth Street, and change of use to ‘co-living’. Overall the new co-living development will provide 91 co-living rooms connected across the two sites with integrated communal indoor and outdoor spaces.
Liquor license general in accordance with the submitted plans
Removal of 1 tree.
Removal of twelve (12) trees.
Demolition of a building and the construction of three double storey dwellings in a heritage overlay and a reduction of the statutory car parking rate (3 spaces).
Construction of a six storey plus basement building (containing 6 retail premises and 39 dwellings), a reduction of car parking requirements, and a reduction of the requirement for loading and unloading of vehicles
Section 72 Amendment - Reduction to front setback on endorsed plans.
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Development of a dwelling and vegetation removal in accordance with the endorsed plans
Modification of the existing approval add new walls and enclosing the outdoor dining area to be part of the shop and serving window.
