The Sydney Record

The Central Sydney Planning Committee approved a development application for a 17-storey mixed-use building at 275-277 Clarence Street and 420-424 Kent Street. This decision will introduce 25 new apartments and commercial spaces to the area.

The report recommended approval for the development, which includes food and drink premises and alterations to the local heritage item known as the Genetian Theatre. A councillor pointed out that while a through-site link was mentioned, it would be retained as a private connection due to impracticalities in providing public access.

The committee discussed the complexities of ensuring access and the need for details on how the separation and securing of the site would be managed.

In other business, the committee discussed a public exhibition planning proposal for Ultimo Pyrmont Stage 2, which aims to deliver up to 1,524 new homes and nearly 7,000 jobs.

Additionally, a proposal for 84-86 and 88-94 Parramatta Road in Camperdown was presented. This proposal aims to enable a biomedical and life sciences research facility and expand an existing serviced apartment building.