<ul>
	<li>Partial demolition of existing buildings</li>
	<li>Construction of a mixed-use development with 6 buildings, each up to 6 storeys high</li>
	<li>89 residential apartments:
	<ul>
		<li>22 studio apartments</li>
		<li>40 two-bedroom apartments</li>
		<li>27 three-bedroom apartments</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Total residential area: 6000 sq m</li>
	<li>Light industrial uses covering an area of 6000 sq m</li>
	<li>At least 1200 sq m of creative space</li>
	<li>5% of residential area allocated for affordable housing</li>
	<li>Development of a publicly accessible square named Bakers Square behind the old bakery building</li>
	<li>Pedestrian links connecting the site to three adjacent streets</li>
	<li>1045 sq m of communal open space</li>
	<li>Two levels of basement car parking for 151 vehicles</li>
	<li>End-of-trip facilities for commuters</li>
	<li>Landscaping throughout the site</li>
</ul>

469-483 Balmain Road, Lilyfield

Designed by the architecture firm CHROFI, the development will blend residential and industrial spaces, fostering a community where people can live and work

The <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/roche-group">Roche Group</a> has secured approval for its mixed-use development in <a href="/developments/lilyfield-nsw-2040">Lilyfield</a>, marking a significant milestone for the prime site at 469-483 Balmain Road, opposite Callan Park.

The approved plans allow for the construction of 89 apartments, 6,000 sqm of flexible employment space, and 1,200 sqm dedicated to creative purposes on the 6,824 sqm site. Five per cent of the residential units will be allocated for affordable housing.

The development will include six residential buildings, comprising 22 studio apartments, 40 two-bedroom apartments, and 27 three-bedroom units.&nbsp;

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The proposal also features the creation of a publicly accessible area, Bakers Square, situated behind the existing historic bakery building on the site.

The project aims to enhance the industrial employment offerings in the area, support the local artistic community, and introduce new urban living opportunities.

Designed by the architecture firm <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/chrofi">CHROF</a>I, the development will blend residential and industrial spaces, fostering a community where people can live and work.

The design includes a 'Super Shed' and a 'Small Shed,' each carefully articulated to ensure good access to outlook, daylight, and ventilation.

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These structures, along with the retained character buildings from the early 1900s, are intended to create a cohesive and vibrant precinct that connects new and old architecture.

The heritage impact statement prepared by NBRS notes that while the character buildings have undergone significant modifications over the years, they remain an important aspect of the site’s history.&nbsp;

The two-storey brick structures, originally constructed for the Pilchers Bakery Company, will be preserved as part of the development, maintaining a link to the area's industrial past.

With the approval now in place, the Roche Group's vision of a dynamic mixed-use precinct in Lilyfield is set to contribute to the ongoing revitalisation of the area.

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Joel Robinson

Roche Group approved for Lilyfield mixed-use development

Well-known developers secured sign off to go ahead with a number of projects, while some were submitting applications and bolstering their development pipeline into 2024

July was a busy month for development applications across Sydney.

Well-known developers secured sign off to go ahead with a number of projects, while some were submitting applications and bolstering their development pipeline into 2024.

We've put together a list of development movements in the off the plan apartment space in July.

<h2>Central Element get sign off for Bianca Drummoyne</h2>

Central Element and joint venture partner Develotek are set to launch their luxury Drummoyne waterfront project Bianca Drummoyne, after receiving the green light form the Inner West Council.

Bianca Drummoyne will comprise just 12 three and four-bedroom apartments at 2C–2D Wolseley Street, an elevated position on the northern edge of Drummoyne's peninsula overlooking the water.

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Apartments start from 120 sqm and get as large of 290 sqm. They have direct lift access from the carpark, where there's double garaging and storage rooms for each apartment. They will each feature an expansive outdoor entertaining area and an individual wine cellars.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/central-element-and-develotek-set-to-launch-bianca-drummoyne-apartments-following-council-sign-off">Central Element and Develotek set to launch Bianca Drummoyne apartments following council sign off</a>

<h2>Time &amp; Place seek Manly apartment development</h2>

Melbourne-based developer Time &amp; Place are continuing their push into Sydney, lodging plans for a boutique apartment development in Manly's General Conservation area, adjacent to Manly Oval.&nbsp;

Time &amp; Place, who are working through plans for the redevelopment of the well-known Chimes building in Potts Point, are seeking to develop a four-level building with 25 apartments,&nbsp;above a ground floor commercial level and two underground basement carpark levels.

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Time &amp; Place had the award-winning SJB design the Manly project, which will comprise 15 two-bedroom and 10 three-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/time-place-expand-sydney-footprint-plot-manly-apartment-development">Time &amp; Place expand Sydney footprint, plot Manly apartment development</a>

<h2>Podia reveals North Sydney apartment project</h2>

Prominent Sydney developer Podia has submitted plans for its next apartment project.

In a joint venture with CASA, Podia is seeking to developer 71 dwellings, a mix of apartments and townhouses, at 45 McLaren Street, North Sydney.

<img alt="Podia &amp; CASA's Walker St. North Sydney mixed-use tower" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3b3af1a1-5c23-4755-9065-43990232e698" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-08-04%20at%203.34.15%20pm.png?VersionId=n1R6f5NR3tLPTwi9ZPR.mzPZ_aPjlrPP" />

The $68.7 million project, opposite the recently topped out AURA by Aqualand, has been cleverly designed by Bates Smart and features a striking stepped form which has the building stagger up to it's 14th level, allowing for a number of large terraces on the upper floors.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-podia-and-casa-lodge-bates-smart-plans-for-walker-st-north-sydney-mixed-use-tower">First look: Podia and CASA lodge Bates Smart plans for Walker St, North Sydney mixed-use tower</a>

<h2>Made Property secure green light for Corsa Mortlake luxury waterfront apartments</h2>

The iCIRT-rated luxury builder developer Made Property has been given the green light to proceed with Corsa Mortlake, their absolute waterfront residential community on Sydney Harbour's Majors Bay.

Corsa Mortlake, on one of Mortlake Point's last remaining foreshore development sites and the last significant parcel of land at the end of Tennyson Road, will comprise just 20 three-bedroom residences and a private marina berth.

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Drawing inspiration from the Italian Riviera, Corsa Mortlake offers the ultimate in waterfront luxury, privacy and exclusivity with only one or two home-sized apartments sharing the lobby.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/corsa-mortlake-luxury-apartments-approved">Corsa Mortlake luxury apartments approved</a>

<h2>Bridgestone file plans for Chatswood apartment development</h2>

Sydney developer Bridgestone has filed plans for a new $90 million apartment development in&nbsp;Chatswood.

They're proposing 95 apartments across two towers, linked by a green spine and retail and commercial podium, on a 2,687 sqm site at 44-52 Anderson Street.

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The focus has been on a larger apartment configuration. There will be just six one-bed and 16 two-bed apartments across the 25-level buildings. Nearly three quarters of the building will be three-bedroom, duplex-style apartments, which occupy levels eight through to 21. From level 22 and up will be large sub penthouses and penthouses, the latter with private rooftop gardens.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/bridgestone-file-for-two-tower-chatswood-apartment-project">Bridgestone file for two-tower Chatswood apartment project</a>

<h2>New Hyde Park tower for Central Element gets sign off</h2>

Sydney developer Central Element has been given the green light by the&nbsp;City of Sydney&nbsp;for their Hyde Park development at 271 Elizabeth Street.&nbsp;

The mixed-use project, being developed in collaboration with equity partner MaxCap and the current landowner, will be designed by the renowned architects Murcutt&nbsp;Candalepas.

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The transformation of the Hyde Park site will include the development of 42 apartments, many of which will offer panoramic views of the park and over the Royal Botanic Gardens to Sydney Harbour. The project will also feature hospitality spaces and a range of amenities.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/central-element-get-sign-off-for-mixed-use-hyde-park-tower-in-sydney-cbd">Central Element get sign off for mixed-use Hyde Park tower in Sydney CBD</a>

<h2>Full-floor apartments set for Potts Point</h2>

Luxury developer Terra Ferma and joint venture partner Knox Group have teamed up on an apartment project in Potts Point.

They're seeking to convert a 20-studio apartment building on Oak Lane, the Woolloomooloo-side of Potts Point, into a five-level building with just five apartments.

The team spent nearly a year amalgamating 20 owners across two rundown buildings.

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The boutique nature of the offering, something which Potts Point and the nearby Elizabeth Bay isn't known for, particularly in the new and off the plan apartment space, means apartments are expected to sell for record prices.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/terra-ferma-and-knox-group-team-up-for-potts-point-apartment-project">Terra Ferma and Knox Group team up for Potts Point apartment project</a>

<h2>Gurner to push on with Barana Group's Baranagaroo luxury apartment towers</h2>

Tim Gurner's GURNERTM has secured a trophy site in Sydney's Barangaroo area, with a view to develop two towers of apartments.

The $800 million project at 189 Kent Street is the first seed site to have capital deployed within the developer’s $2 billion Build-to-Sell development fund, which is backed by a global institutional investor.

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The 1,195sqm site, which adjoins the Barangaroo precinct, currently houses a commercial office tower that was built in the 1960s, with current tenancies in place that GURNERTM will hold until completion of leases. The site has recently been granted planning approval for a residential development after a lengthy approval process by the site’s vendor Barana Group, who has held the asset since 2002.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/gurner-to-develop-luxury-barangaroo-apartment-towers">GURNER™ to develop luxury Barangaroo apartment towers</a>

<h2>Roche Group seek mixed-use Lilyfield development</h2>

The Roche Group is trying again for its prime Lilyfield site on the fringe of Rozelle opposite Callan Park.

The Double Bay-based developer has submitted plans for a mixed-use development on their large 6,824 sqm site at 469-483 Balmain Road. They're seeking to build 89 apartments, 6,000 sqm of flexible employment space, and 1,200 sqm reserved for creative purposes.

<img alt="Roche submit plans for Lilyfield mixed-use development " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="596471ee-e9d5-4f90-b699-3ff41271e6ad" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-08-04%20at%203.45.41%20pm.png?VersionId=hu_1_Qz2YcjSlrIGE9WFCi2Qo7eOWUAK" />

Five percent of the apartments will be reserved for affordable housing.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/roche-group-submit-plans-for-impressive-lilyfield-mixed-use-development">Roche Group submit plans for impressive Lilyfield mixed-use development</a> 
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Sydney's July development application wrap: What's coming to Sydney's off the plan apartment development market

They've proposed a mixed-use development on the 6,824 sqm site at 469-483 Balmain Road, comprising 89 apartments, 6,000 sqm of flexible employment space, and 1,200 sqm reserved for creative purposes.


The Roche Group is trying again for its prime Lilyfield site on the fringe of Rozelle opposite Callan Park.

The Double Bay-based developer has submitted plans for a mixed-use development on their large 6,824 sqm site at&nbsp;469-483 Balmain Road. They're seeking to build 89 apartments, 6,000 sqm of flexible employment space, and 1,200 sqm reserved for creative purposes.

Five percent of the apartments will be reserved for affordable housing.

Part of the application is to develop&nbsp;a publicly accessible square named Bakers Square behind the old bakery building.

The Urban Design Report prepared by architecture firm Chrofi said the vision of the project is to radically improve the industrial employment offer, revitalise and develop the existing local artistic community within the site, and to establish new opportunities for urban living in Sydney.

<img alt="Roche" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c3409098-bffb-4e0c-8040-8e7dfa8ac8ba" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-07-06%20at%201.25.37%20pm.png?VersionId=_2Zp2ydNRFYmTIMw9Ihl9d7BIJsYc7ge" />

"The proposal will feature a dynamic and unique precinct that leverages the interaction of new and old buildings while combining a variety of employment and residential uses on a large and currently underutilised site in single ownership.

"At the core of this new community will be a vibrant mix of artists, start-ups, independent market traders, creative industries, and residents that enjoy an urban lifestyle."

They said the&nbsp;outcome will be an engaging blend of residential and industrial spaces that fosters a community where people can live, work and recreate in close proximity.

There are six residential buildings proposed, which will home&nbsp;22 studio apartments,&nbsp;40 two-bedroom apartments, and 27 three-bedroom units.

<img alt="Roche" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b687acf1-b770-4c8b-a48a-c179e9a5de47" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Roche%20Lilyfield.jpg?VersionId=NpQOWKcrSMIv37mrzjNkW8Yu9.KgpgK1" />Clockwise from bottom left; Residential buildings A &amp; B;&nbsp;Residential buildings A &amp; B; Residential building C; Residential buildings D,E and F. Image credit: Chrofi

Chrofi described buildings A and B as "two-of-a-kind designed to be seen in composition with the Super Shed."

"These two buildings are detailed in steel to reference industrial materiality."

The Super Shed is the part of the refinement of the initial proposal, which has been amended since the Roche Groiup initially submitted plans back in 2016.

"The design now features a ‘Super Shed’ and a ‘Small Shed’ to compliment the retained Character Buildings with each building being carefully articulated to ensure all tenancies have good access to outlook, daylight, and ventilation," CHROFI noted in their submission.

"The Super Shed provides large floor plates over three levels interconnected with a central atrium. This organising spine provides access and egress if spaces are subdivided into smaller tenancies in the future, while at the same time, giving the building a campus feel that will contribute a collegiate culture for tenants within the building and broader precinct.

"The Small Shed and retained Character Buildings each provide floor space over 2-levels providing a range of spaces for smaller scale businesses. These buildings are grouped and connected by bridges to further promote a precinct/campus sensibility to the Proposal."

<img alt="Roche" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="5185ea3d-81a8-4f0c-bf89-1f85a2a9cf85" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-07-06%20at%201.25.52%20pm.png?VersionId=ewfMDV3tiV0yugPA6G_Vv1XZ1bruOdAD" /> 
The 1,314 sqm of public domain space. Image credit: CHROFI

Part of the development will be keeping the buildings that were built in the early 1900's for the Pilchers Bakery Company. There were identified by the Inner West Council as 'character buildings'.

"The character buildings represent the earliest construction phase and comprise two-storeyed face brickwork structures with timber framed interiors and trussed gabled roofs," a heritage impact statement by NBRS stated.

It added however that much of the physical fabric is heavily modified from its original configuration and the site shows evidence of several periods of unrelated growth and redevelopment.

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