Public Notice - Deed of Variation - Draft Amendment to Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) - 629 to 639 Pacific Highway, Chatswood
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Comment is sought on the draft amendments('Documents on Exhibition')to an executed Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) associated with the Planning Proposal (PP2017/3) and the Development Application (DA2023/256, currently under assessment), at 629-639 Pacific Highway, Chatswood.
In accordance with clause 203(5) and clause 204 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021, Council gives public notice on the draft amendments to the executed VPA via a Deed of Variation.
Background
From 24 August to 21 September 2022, Council exhibited the original VPA which sought to secure a monetary contribution of $2,085,008 for funding the Community Infrastructure works under the Planning Agreement Policy & Procedures Manual, providing valuable public benefits to the Chatswood community to support the development growth resulting from the increased density at the subject site.
On 20 October 2022, the VPA was executed.
What is being exhibited?
Subsequently, the developer is seeking an amendment to the timing of instalments under the executed VPA resulting the draft VPA amendments and the Deed of Variation which is the subject exhibition. The changes to the timing of instalments (shown initalicised texts below) are proposed in the following manner:
Timing of instalment under the Executed VPA
Proposed amendments to the timing of instalment
Status of Payment
Contribution $ amount (remains unchanged)
Within 90 days of the making of the LEP Amendment.
unchanged
Paid 27 July 2023
$208,500
Within 30 days of the granting of first Development Consent for the Development.
Prior to the date of issue of the first Construction Certificate for the Development
Pending
$1,355,255
Immediately prior to the issue of first Construction Certificate for the Development (excluding any Construction Certificate for demolition, preparatory site works, excavation and/or shoring).
Prior to the date of issue of the first Occupation Certificate for the Development, or prior to the date of registration of the first Strata Plan for the Development, whichever is earlier.
Pending
$521,253
Total
$2,085,008
The draft amendment of the VPA and its explanatory note can be viewed under 'Documents on Exhibition' on the right side panel of this page.
Have your say
Online using the form below.
Comments can be made from Thursday, 5 June to Sunday, 6 July 2025.
Please note:
Your comments should be limited to matters concerning this subject draft VPA amendments, not the associated Planning Proposal or the Development Application.
Any comments relating to the Planning Proposal or the Development Application will not be considered as part of this exhibition.
All comments may be made available or reproduced in Council reports unless specifically requested by the submitter that this is not to occur.
Comment is sought on the draft amendments('Documents on Exhibition')to an executed Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) associated with the Planning Proposal (PP2017/3) and the Development Application (DA2023/256, currently under assessment), at 629-639 Pacific Highway, Chatswood.
In accordance with clause 203(5) and clause 204 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021, Council gives public notice on the draft amendments to the executed VPA via a Deed of Variation.
Background
From 24 August to 21 September 2022, Council exhibited the original VPA which sought to secure a monetary contribution of $2,085,008 for funding the Community Infrastructure works under the Planning Agreement Policy & Procedures Manual, providing valuable public benefits to the Chatswood community to support the development growth resulting from the increased density at the subject site.
On 20 October 2022, the VPA was executed.
What is being exhibited?
Subsequently, the developer is seeking an amendment to the timing of instalments under the executed VPA resulting the draft VPA amendments and the Deed of Variation which is the subject exhibition. The changes to the timing of instalments (shown initalicised texts below) are proposed in the following manner:
Timing of instalment under the Executed VPA
Proposed amendments to the timing of instalment
Status of Payment
Contribution $ amount (remains unchanged)
Within 90 days of the making of the LEP Amendment.
unchanged
Paid 27 July 2023
$208,500
Within 30 days of the granting of first Development Consent for the Development.
Prior to the date of issue of the first Construction Certificate for the Development
Pending
$1,355,255
Immediately prior to the issue of first Construction Certificate for the Development (excluding any Construction Certificate for demolition, preparatory site works, excavation and/or shoring).
Prior to the date of issue of the first Occupation Certificate for the Development, or prior to the date of registration of the first Strata Plan for the Development, whichever is earlier.
Pending
$521,253
Total
$2,085,008
The draft amendment of the VPA and its explanatory note can be viewed under 'Documents on Exhibition' on the right side panel of this page.
Have your say
Online using the form below.
Comments can be made from Thursday, 5 June to Sunday, 6 July 2025.
Please note:
Your comments should be limited to matters concerning this subject draft VPA amendments, not the associated Planning Proposal or the Development Application.
Any comments relating to the Planning Proposal or the Development Application will not be considered as part of this exhibition.
All comments may be made available or reproduced in Council reports unless specifically requested by the submitter that this is not to occur.
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Page last updated: 10 Jun 2025, 11:53 AM
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