We’ve seen this
playbook before
This is a pattern, not a one-off
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Cleared, then stalled
Just down the road, 194 Marion Street was approved, cleared, and then paused for years while seeking more height.
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Asking for more
The developer is now trying to add more storeys — a common tactic once rezoning is locked in.
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Still vacant
Years later, no homes have been delivered and the site sits unused. The community gets nothing.
Much like 138–152 Victoria Road, Rozelle. Left vacant whilst an additional 4 storeys were sought post approval.
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A familiar strategy
Rezone first, promise benefits, then delay and reshape the proposal later. It happens all the time.
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Community sidelined
After rezoning, it becomes much harder for residents to object — and changes often happen without notice.
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This is our real chance
If we don’t raise concerns now, we may not get another meaningful opportunity to influence what gets built.
Make your offical objection today
FAQs
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That site was rezoned, cleared, and left vacant. The developer later returned asking for more height. It remains undeveloped, despite being approved years ago.
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Yes. Once land is rezoned, it’s common for developers to push for even more through amended DA submissions. Community power is significantly reduced.
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It’s when the project expands beyond what was originally promised — more height, more units, less public benefit — often after the initial approval has been secured.
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Not directly. The site was not included in Stage 1 and sits outside the designated uplift corridors. Even the developer’s own report admits it doesn’t align with PRCUTS goals.
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Because rezoning is the key moment. After that, the controls change, and it's much harder to challenge height, density, or land use.