Planning Proposal - Wollongong City Council - NSW Government

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Through the rezoning of the land, seniors housing will be permissible on the site in order to ensure that: • adequate facilities are provided to the ageing population of Wollongong 1 ; and • the City can accommodate the expected population growth and changing household needs over the next 25 years 2 . 5 Part 2 – Explanation of provisions Amendment of the Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009 – Land Zoning Map – sheet LZN_025 in accordance with the proposed zoning map shown in Annexure B. Amendment of the Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009 – Floor Space Ratio Map – sheet FSR_025 in accordance with the proposed FSR map shown also in Annexure B, which indicates a maximum permissible FSR of 1.5:1 on the subject site. Amendment of the Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009 – Height of Building Map – sheet HOB_025 in accordance with the proposed Height of Building map shown in Annexure B, which indicates a maximum building height of 32m on the subject site. 6 Part 3 - Justification 6.1 Section A – need for the planning proposal 6.1.1 Is the planning proposal a result of any strategic study or report? The planning proposal is not a direct result of any specific strategic study or report. However various general area studies support the planning proposal. Warrigal Care purchased the subject site in 2006, which was, at that time, zoned 3(d) (Commercial Services zone) under Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 1990. The proposed development, a seniors living development, was permissible in the 3(d) zone subject to consent. Warrigal Care bought the subject site because of its 1 The Wollongong City Housing Study 2005 produced by SGS Economics and Planning highlighted the ageing population of Wollongong as a key trend that would shape strategic planning within the City (Page i). 2 The Illawarra Urban Development Program: An Explanation states (page 2) that the Wollongong LGA will need to accommodate 9,030 medium density terraces and villas (including housing for the aged) over the next 25 years. Warrigal Care – Planning Proposal 5
proximity to public transport, the centre of Wollongong (which provides a number of recreational, social and medical facilities) and the beach. Over 300 people are on Warrigal Care's waiting list for self-care accommodation and the proponent was under great pressure to provide accommodation. A Development Application was lodged and determined by way of refusal by the Southern Region Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) for a number of reasons but mainly due to design issues and the lack of information supplied during the assessment process. However, the assessment report prepared by the JRPP did make the following comment regarding the social impact of the proposal: “The LGA is known to have an above average retired population. The Wollongong City Housing Strategy 2005* identified that there was 83.5 aged care places per 1,000 persons aged 70+ within the Illawarra region in 2005, while the target for 2010/2011 is 108 operational places per 1000 persons aged 70+. The applicant has identified a shortage of aged care housing within the area. The development will go somewhere towards meeting the current shortage in aged care housing provision in the LGA. The development will provide an additional 58 beds within the aged care facility (noting that 62 residents will be moved from the Coniston nursing home) and up to 72 independent living spaces. Co-location of aged care facilities, which is encouraged by the NSW Government, will provide an opportunity for existing residents to move across the proposed facility with minimal disruption as dependency levels increase. As such, the proposed facility will enable local residents the opportunity to ‘age in place’ which is a positive social outcome.” (JRPP assessment report; 15). * The Wollongong City Housing Study was produced in 2005 by SGS Economics and Planning on behalf of Wollongong City Council. As the JRPP assessment report indicates, Wollongong has an ageing population (above average when compared to the rest of NSW). In addition, there is a shortage of aged care housing within the LGA. The study prepared by SGS also highlighted the fact that at present the population of Wollongong is very mobile which has implications for social cohesion and a sense of community in these localities. The above points identify a strong need for aged care housing. By co-locating facilities, the proposal will allow people to ‘age in place’, helping to foster social cohesion and a sense of community in Wollongong. The Illawarra Urban Development Program (IUDP) (a State Government Program for managing land and housing supply in the Illawarra) through the Illawarra Regional Strategy 3 explanation paper 4 , has identified the need for 38,000 new dwellings in the 3 Illawarra Regional Strategy. 2007. NSW Department of Planning. 4 Illawarra Urban Development Program: An Explanation. 2010. NSW Department of Planning. Warrigal Care – Planning Proposal 6
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