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14/08/2023
In the final stages of planning is a proposal to redevelop the Kimberly-Clark House in Milsons Point into a high-quality apartment development that is more compatible with the affluent suburb.
Located at 52 Alfred Street South in Milsons Point, the existing building is 13 x storeys and exceeds the incumbent 40 metre height limit by 19 metres.
The objective of this proposal is to amend the 40-metre height control to part 54 and part 70-metres, which will allow for a part 17 and part 22 x storey development, comprising 3755 square metres of non-residential floor area and 125 apartments. The indicative concept scheme was prepared by Koichi Takada Architects.
The existing planning framework fails to recognise the site’s potential to deliver housing choice, reduce dependency on cars, increase public transport patronage and achieve a high-quality built form outcome in one of Sydney’s most well-located suburbs.
Existing building at 52 Alfred Street South in Milsons Point
The site falls within the boundaries of Milsons Point Town Centre, which is characterised by a mix of high-rise residential and commercial developments. It is located adjacent to Milsons Point Station and the Sydney Harbour Bridge and is consequently afforded ample access to public transport and expansive view corridors.
With a land area of 2711 square metres, the site is generous in size and provides a significant opportunity to contribute to the revitalisation of Milsons Point Town Centre. There is also capacity to deliver significant public domain upgrades that will greatly improve the amenity for local residents and visitors.
The 40-metre height limit set by North Sydney LEP effectively permits buildings that reach no more than 11 x storeys. This control is incompatible with the existing building heights that prevail along Alfred Street South, which range from 17 to 25 x storeys. This in effect results in a sub-optimal design outcome.
Strategically, increased height controls up to 70 metres for this site will see delivery of a high-quality development compatible with heights along Alfred Street South, as well as an appropriately scaled building that is capable of reducing the overshadowing impacts to Bradfield Park.
Milsons Point has strong demand for residential development. The rate of dwelling stock being utilised as rentals for Milsons Point is 52%, compared to Greater Sydney’s average of 36%.
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