<ul>
	<li>Construction of a 27-story mixed-use building</li>
	<li>Residential tower with up to 53 apartments</li>
	<li>2-story podium with 705 sqm of retail/commercial space on the ground and first floors</li>
	<li>6,405 sqm of residential space, including 246 sqm of affordable housing</li>
	<li>5 levels of basement car parking</li>
	<li>Landscaping included in the project</li>
</ul>


<ul><li>Construction of a 27-story mixed-use building</li>
	<li>Residential tower with up to 53 apartments</li>
	<li>2-story podium with 705 sqm of retail/commercial space on the ground and first floors</li>
	<li>6,405 sqm of residential space, including 246 sqm of affordable housing</li>
	<li>5 levels of basement car parking</li>
	<li>Landscaping included in the project</li>
</ul>

629-639 Pacific Highway, Chatswood

<p>Sydney's off the plan supply pipeline was bolstered in October with a number of major developments submitted to council.</p>

<p>Over 500 apartments were lodged in five projects alone, from&nbsp;the city's inner-ring to the harbour and north of the bridge.</p>

<p>We've rounded up the most interesting development applications submitted in October across Sydney.</p>

<h2>Developer: Mirvac</h2>

<h2>Address:&nbsp;&nbsp;960A Bourke Street, Zetland</h2>

<h2>Proposal: Three towers, 260 apartments</h2>

<p>Right at the start of the month, ASX-listed developer <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/mirvac">Mirvac</a> revealed plans for the next stage of their Green Square redevelopment in Zetland.</p>

<p>They <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/960a-bourke-street-zetland">submitted plans for three towers</a>, two designed&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/tzannes" target="">Tzannes</a>&nbsp;Architects and one designed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/bates-smart" target="">Bates Smart</a>, both in collaboration with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/mirvac" target="_blank">Mirvac</a>'s in house design team.</p>

<p><img alt="Mirvac" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="211ffa79-dd19-47d6-b567-ac80302d8363" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-10-31%20at%204.17.33%20pm.png?VersionId=PnFjW.RtJ9fpFeENKcCmgJgh3jN2rKl2" /></p>

<p>The amalgamated 3,688 sqm block, referred to as Site 7, Site 17 and Site 18, will flank the Green Square central plaza, opposite the Green Square Library and the Green Square Train Station and next door the the award-winning completed residential development Infinity by Crown Group.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/mirvac">Mirvac</a> has proposed 260 apartments above significant office tenancies and a retail plaza.</p>

<p>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-mirvac-continue-green-square-transformation-with-three-tower-mixed-use-development"><em>First look: Mirvac continue Green Square transformation with three-tower mixed-use development</em></a></p>

<h2>Developer: Polytec Australia</h2>

<h2>Address:&nbsp;629-637 Pacific Highway, Chatswood</h2>

<h2>Proposal: 27-level tower, 53 apartments</h2>

<p>On the other side of the bridge in <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/chatswood-nsw">Chatswood</a>, Polytec Australia Development, an entity with directors associated with the listed Hong Kong property developer Kowloon Development Company, is seeking to create <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/629-639-pacific-highway-chatswood">large-scale apartments across a 27-level tower</a>.</p>

<p>The tower, designed by PBD, will have just&nbsp;53 apartments on a 1,184 sqm block at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/629-639-pacific-highway-chatswood">629-637 Pacific Highway</a> which is currently occupied by&nbsp;two buildings both in use as separate car service and repair businesses.</p>

<p><img alt="Chatswood" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="22cd1373-cfb1-494e-a885-5d6437ebe369" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-10-31%20at%204.24.59%20pm.png?VersionId=Hksn3giN1o77ZOQQJtUDouwnz5OSCciP" /></p>

<p>The tower will comprise two one-bedroom apartments, 22 two-bedrooms, 28 three-bed units, and a sole four-bedroom apartment, the penthouse.</p>

<p>The site is&nbsp;located around 550 metres south of the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/chatswood-nsw">Chatswood</a> transport interchange with access to metro, rail, and bus services, while also being just 750 metres from <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/chatswood-nsw">Chatwood's central retail precinct.</a></p>

<p>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-chatswood-off-the-plan-apartment-development-pipeline-ramps-up"><em>First look: Chatswood off the plan apartment development pipeline ramps up</em></a></p>

<h2>Developer: Billbergia</h2>

<h2>Address: 9-13 Blaxland Road, Rhodes</h2>

<h2>Proposal:&nbsp;37-level tower, 244 apartments</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/billbergia">Billbergia</a> is set to continue its development of the waterside suburb Rhodes with its latest tower which has sustainability front of mind.</p>

<p>The plans with Canada Bay Council are for a 37-level, 244-apartment tower at&nbsp;9-13 Blaxland Road.</p>

<p>The proposed new tower features a striking slender form designed by architects GroupGSA in collaboration with Singaporean landscape studio Salad Dressing - whose exterior design concept earned them first place in a design excellence competition for the site.</p>

<p><img alt="Billbergia" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="485b092a-ecb8-40c8-bcb2-ad9470e1b2c0" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-11-01%20at%2010.10.08%20am.png?VersionId=i2W_L1ILJ40dRYdc4znslLu0ODjQ9J9." /></p>

<p>Aligned with the principles of the Rhodes Place Strategy, the proposed new tower sits within the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/rhodes-nsw">Rhodes</a>&nbsp;Station Gateway East precinct that was rezoned by NSW State Government in 2021 following extensive community consultation.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/billbergia">Billbergia</a>&nbsp;are no strangers to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/rhodes-nsw">Rhodes</a>. They're currently&nbsp;developing a new $70 million community recreation centre and childcare centre and have delivered the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/rhodes-nsw">Rhodes</a>&nbsp;Central Shopping Centre, the 1.2-hectare Phoenix Park and the 330 metre Bennelong Bridge from Rhodes to Wentworth Point.</p>

<p><strong><em>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/billbergia-file-for-sustainable-rhodes-apartment-development">Billbergia file for sustainable Rhodes apartment development</a></em></strong></p>

<h2>Developer: PERIFA &amp; Abadeen</h2>

<h2>Address: 20 Waterview Street, Putney</h2>

<h2>Proposal:&nbsp;67 apartments and townhouses</h2>

<p>Newly launched Sydney-based development company PERIFA is teaming up with established developer <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen</a> to create a 15,870 sqm waterfront precinct in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/putney-nsw" target="">Putney</a>.</p>

<p>The 20 Waterview Street project, dubbed <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/pier-20-20-waterview-street-putney">Pier 20</a>, is set to see the Halvorsen’s boatshed refurbished to create a waterfront dining and commercial precinct, two three-level apartment buildings constructed, 18 three-level townhouses, and a 36-berth marina.</p>

<p><a data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ad35eddf-3c2d-4ad4-b555-aeab98e76797" href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/pier-20-20-waterview-street-putney"><img alt="Putney" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ad35eddf-3c2d-4ad4-b555-aeab98e76797" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-11-01%20at%2010.14.17%20am.png?VersionId=9V3izdEGBDZ5lKWOn2Wa8UQO6TzVIchf" /></a></p>

<p>Within close proximity to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/putney-nsw" target="">Putney</a>&nbsp;Village, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/pier-20-20-waterview-street-putney">Pier 20</a> offers immediate access to major retail amenities and on-foot access to ferry stops, trainlines and local parks.</p>

<p>Pier 20 is expected to be completed by FY27, with a total development cost of $240 million.</p>

<p>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/perifa-and-abadeen-to-create-putney-waterfront-precinct-pier-20"><em>PERIFA and Abadeen to create Putney waterfront precinct, Pier 20</em></a></p>

<h2>Developer: Third.i</h2>

<h2>Address: 477, 479, 491-495 Pacific Highway</h2>

<h2>Proposal: 131 apartments</h2>

<p>Third.i and joint venture partner Phoenix Property Investors has submitted plans for 131 apartments, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/hume-place-477-491-495-pacific-highway-crows-nest">Hume Place</a>,&nbsp;their <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/crows-nest-nsw">Crows Nest</a> Metro over-station project.</p>

<p>They'll be dedicating 15 per cent of the apartments to&nbsp;nurses, midwives, health professional and services staff working at nearby Royal North Shore (RNS) Hospital and other local health facilities.</p>

<p><img alt="Third.I" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="31ee09b7-7fc1-45aa-a75c-284503324e80" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-11-01%20at%2012.36.23%20pm.png?VersionId=piZ_kFQDqIPDnl0MpCMbj4IYzo42XKiI" /></p>

<p>Third.i and PPI have already been granted Stage 1 approval for the Metro Precinct (Site A and B) development, but due to a decreased demand for office space, the urgent need for additional residential density in the LGA and in line with the Minns Government’s commitment to increasing the low supply of affordable housing, Third.i and PPI are proposing to amend the concept SSD for Site A for mixed-use, which includes a mix of affordable housing, private residential, retail, and commercial floor space.</p>

<p>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/third-i-to-offer-affordable-housing-to-frontline-workers-at-crows-nest-over-station-development-hume-place"><em>Third.i to offer affordable housing to frontline workers at Crows Nest over-station development Hume Place</em></a></p>


Over 500 apartments were lodged in five projects alone, from the city's inner-ring to the harbour and north of the bridge

Joel Robinson

Five development applications submitted across Sydney in October 2023

<p>Sydney's Chatswood is continuing to see a swathe of applications for new off the plan apartment developments.</p>

<p>Since the&nbsp;Chatswood CBD Planning and&nbsp;Urban Design Strategy&nbsp;2026 was amended, which saw the CBD boundary expanded to the north which opened up the height limit to another area of the city, development applications have been flooding in,</p>

<p>Earlier this year Bridgestone submitted plans for a <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/bridgestone-file-for-two-tower-chatswood-apartment-project">two-tower development with 95 apartments</a>, while VIMG also recently filed for a <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-vimg-plot-two-tower-chatswood-apartment-development-nelson-place">dual-tower development with 193 apartments</a>.</p>

<p>The latest plans are from Polytec Australia Development, an entity with directors associated with the listed Hong Kong property developer Kowloon Development Company.</p>

<p>They're seeking to create a 27 mixed-use tower with just 53 apartments on a 1,184 sqm block at&nbsp;629-637 Pacific Highway which is currently occupied by&nbsp;two buildings both in use as separate car service and repair businesses.</p>

<p><img alt="PBD" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9e2e0920-d476-4496-9d4a-c3257d5a2562" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%284%29.jpg?VersionId=FGXcH42EdzVwvwqOZELNEPQodbly7FBO" /></p>

<p>The tower, which will have ground floor retail and commercial uses within the podium levels and sit above five levels of basement car parking, has been designed by PBD Architects who beat out Koichi Takada's Takada Architects and PTW in the Architectural Design Competition held earlier in the year.</p>

<p>The jury unanimously voted for PBD's scheme, suggesting the design concept "addresses key site challenges through a tower floorplan that responds thoughtfully to the sites constraints and opportunities."</p>

<p>"It provides carefully oriented and planned residential units that respond to the site geometry and in doing so optimise the capture of views to the south west (of the city), west to the Blue Mountains, and to the north (to Chatswood)," the jury noted.</p>

<p><img alt="PBD Chatswood" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="041fba55-4911-410e-bf77-9a8c80052e12" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-10-16%20at%203.12.06%20pm.png?VersionId=FzKIYFMlTmWiifxhvg4QDIx0a2hmPKPS" /></p>

<p>PBD noted in their Design Statement submitted to the Willoughby Council that the&nbsp;proposed mixed-use residential flat building is designed to respond cohesively to the existing and desired future character of the neighbourhood streetscape with appropriate build form and material palette that respond thoughtfully to the immediate context.</p>

<p>"The proposal for 629-639 Pacific Highway is informed by our analysis of the context, striving to create a design that addresses the challenges of the site, maximizes the opportunity and integrates with the podium to provide a cohesive development of the site," the Design Statement signed off by PBD Managing Director Paul Buljevic read.</p>

<p>"The proposal comprises a cluster of slender tower forms/pods that resonates with the podium geometries. The proposal seeks to integrate tower and podium into a cohesive built form by morphing a two dimensional podium silhouette into a sculptural, programmable landscape deck.</p>

<p>"The building's floor plates were optimized to maximize solar access and cross-ventilation, with careful consideration given to the neighbouring context and views. The built form is further articulated to enhance its slender characteristics and additional facade tiering is introduced to seamlessly transition to the lower levels, to create a more inviting human-scale experience."</p>

<p><img alt="PBD Chatswood" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="5ea476fe-af0f-4f9e-836c-554856feeea1" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-10-16%20at%203.12.43%20pm.png?VersionId=BfVFKqmmCzPISvUXSsL.uUaanhUAtv.m" /></p>

<p>The tower will comprise two one-bedroom apartments, 22 two-bedrooms, 28 three-bed units, and a sole four-bedroom apartment, the penthouse.</p>

<p>The site is&nbsp;located around 550 metres south of the Chatswood transport interchange with access to metro, rail, and bus services, while also being just 750 metres from Chatwood's central retail precinct.</p>

<h2>Project Summary</h2>

<p>The site is an urban renewal site with redevelopment proposed for the existing low rise buildings to accommodate a mixed use tower.</p>

<p>The proposed development comprises the construction of 27- storey mixed use building with residential and non-residential comprising:</p>

<p>· 53 apartment units (2 x 1 bed, 22 x 2 bed, 35 x 3 bed, 1 x 4bed)</p>

<p>· 581 sqm GFA of commercial and office spaces</p>

<p>· 232 sqm GFA of retail shop</p>

<p>· 109 sqm GFA for café/restaurants</p>

<p>In addition, a five levels of basement parking will be provided, comprising of a loading dock and 89 car parking spaces including accessible parking and visitor parking. Bicycle parking racks will be provided for all apartments and at least 9 bicycle parking racks will be provided for non-residential occupants.</p>


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