84Planning principles for Ultimo-Pyrmont

84 Planning principles for Ultimo-Pyrmont

84 Planning principles for Ultimo-Pyrmont

(1) Role and land use activities The planning principles for Ultimo-Pyrmont’s role and land use activities are as follows—

(a) Development in Ultimo-Pyrmont is to provide for a significant increase in residential population in a mixed-use development pattern also accommodating employment, educational and other uses.

(b) Because land values in Ultimo-Pyrmont may reasonably be expected to increase when land in Ultimo-Pyrmont is developed in accordance with this plan, development is to provide affordable housing to ensure that low to moderate income households may continue to be able to live in Ultimo-Pyrmont.

(c) Where possible, development is to make use of existing under-utilised buildings and large areas of land which are either vacant or occupied by out of date facilities.

(d) Development is to take full advantage of the existing facilities, proximity to Darling Harbour, Central Station and other facilities of the City centre, and the extensive Pyrmont waterfront.

(e) Retail development providing for the full range of neighbourhood needs is to be encouraged.

(f) Uses at the ground level of buildings fronting the public domain should complement the functions of the public domain.

(2) Residential development The planning principles for Ultimo-Pyrmont’s residential development are as follows—

(a) A diverse housing stock is to be developed in Ultimo-Pyrmont to cater for all households, including singles, couples, families, groups, the elderly, the disabled and lower income earners.

(b) A mixture of dwelling types and sizes should be provided to enable a diverse community and promote housing choice.

(c) High quality housing with adequate facilities and sustainable design is to be developed to encourage long-term residents and achieve urban consolidation.

(3) Social issues The planning principles for addressing social issues in Ultimo-Pyrmont are as follows—

(a) A range of services and facilities should be provided to meet the needs of the existing and new residents and workers, including retail, leisure, recreational and welfare facilities that promote the health and well-being of the community and recognise its cultural and ethnic diversity.