Woolworths continues approval spree with Neutral Bay gateway determination
Following gateway determination for their mixed-use apartment and retail development in Waterloo earlier this month, Woollworths has secured another approval.
This one is in Neutral Bay, where they received overwhelming support from the Sydney North Regional Planning Panel.
The approval allows Woolworths to proceed with plans to transform the existing site on Rangers Road into a "30-minute city."
The approved proposal will replace the existing Woolworths supermarket and include a new, full-line state-of-the-art supermarket, up to 70 apartments, 1,500 sqm of specialty retail and restaurants, and 2,400 sqm of commercial and medical space set amid new green spaces landscaped by Arcadia.
Read more: Woolworths receive determination approval for mixed-use Waterloo development
The development aims to provide residential housing, employment spaces, retail convenience, and public areas, all within proximity to public transport and existing infrastructure.
The retail areas, particularly around the 1,100 sqm public plaza, will be double-height to enhance visibility and engagement with the public domain.
The architectural design, developed by Koichi Takada Architects, also incorporates distinct forms to break down the building mass to ensure solar access to neighbouring residential properties and create articulation between the podium and upper floors.
The project emphasises the integration of architecture and nature, featuring substantial planters, water fountains, and rooftop communal spaces with amenities such as a plunge pool, seating, and barbecue facilities.
Community benefits are also a key feature of the project, with plans for a retail-activated pedestrian link connecting to the public plaza and upgraded streetscapes integrated with local bus stops.
Woolworths Group envisions the development as a significant community hub providing a desirable place to live, work, shop, and gather, anchored by a state-of-the-art supermarket.
