Based on GML Heritage’s findings, it is recommended that Schedule 5 of the Inner West LEP be amended to list the following 9 x new conservation areas:

• Petersham Hill, Dulwich Hill,
• Campbell’s Diary, Dulwich Hill,
• The Parade, Dulwich Hill,
• Woodlands Estate, Marrickville,
• Terrace Garden Estate, Marrickville,
• The Warren Estate, Marrickville,
• David Street, Marrickville, and
• Fredbert Street, Lilyfield.

Council is also considering extending the boundaries of the following 3 x existing heritage conservation areas:

•  Interwar Group – Hollands Avenue, Jocelyn Avenue and Woodbury Street, Marrickville,
• Austenham Estate, Lilyfield, and
• Campbell Estate, Lilyfield.

40 William Street in Ashfield, 24A Railway Road in Sydenham and 44 Wellesley Street in Summer Hill will be removed as local heritage items.

Relatively recently, the NSW Productivity Commissioner released a paper indicating that the greatest downward effect on house prices could be achieved with a planning process that increases housing density in areas of highest demand, particularly close to the CBD.

The Inner West is conveniently located for much higher residential density. The Inner West Council’s vision to expand the boundaries of various heritage conservation areas will add a further layer of difficulty for the NSW Government when implementing the Productivity Commissioner’s recommendations.