June 2010
Update: The Gaff - Renewal of Footway Usage REFUSED
The Renewal Application to continue using the outdoor area in Oxford Square has been refused. The existing Footway Licence Agreement has been terminated as at 4 June 2010.
News: Former T2 nightclub transforms into sustainability centre
Two new tenants are moving into the former T2 nightclub at Taylor Square.
The College of Fine Arts (COFA) will use the top floor for senior students pursuing drawing and painting disciplines.
The ground floor will be used by Reverse Garbage - a not-for-profit co-operative that sells industrial discards to the public, reducing the amount of waste going to landfill.
Get Involved: DA - Exchange Hotel - Change use of outdoor courtyard (D/2008/1694/A)
The Exchange Hotel, at 34-36 Oxford Street Darlinghurst, has lodged a Development Application to modify the conditions of an existing consent for use of the outdoor smoking courtyard. Submissions close on 23 June 2010.
In November 2008, Council granted consent for the hotel to use an 11sqm outdoor courtyard as a smoking area, subject to a number of conditions which included:
- no consumption of beverages (alcoholic or otherwise) AT ANY TIME within the smoking courtyard, and
- a 12 month trial allowing use of the courtyard 7 days a week between 10am and 1am
The restriction on consumption of beverages in the courtyard was originally imposed by Council in order to discourage patrons from using the courtyard for extended periods of time.
The hotel is now seeking consent for:
- consumption of beverages (alcoholic or otherwise) within the smoking courtyard, with the use of plastic containers between 11pm and 1am, and
- permanent use of the courtyard 7 days a week between 10am and 1am
Get Involved: Columbian Hotel - Land & Environment Court Appeal
Council recently refused the Columbian's application for a further 5-year trial of 24-hour trading (see earlier post). The matter is now the subject of an appeal to the Land and Environment Court, to be held on 5-7 October 2010.
Residents have an opportunity to attend the hearing and provide further information to the Commissioner. If you'd like to know how you can get involved, please email us at contact@hpcvoice.com.
Get Involved: DA - Oxford Art Factory - Remove condition restricting types of uses for venue
Oxford Art Factory (38-46 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst) has lodged another Development Application with Sydney City Council (D/2006/645/E) requesting removal of a development consent condition. The condition relates to the types of uses permitted for the venue. It originally specified that 3 different forms of entertainment must take place (such as live music, theatre, cabaret) and that the venue must not operate solely as a nightclub. The applicant is now seeking to delete this condition.