220 Northbourne Avenue Redevelopment
EVRI GROUP
Purdon was engaged to undertake all engagement and planning services for this major ‘build to rent’ development proposal along one of Canberra’s main avenues and approach routes into the city. The vacant buildings at 220 Northbourne Avenue were proposed to be demolished and rebuilt as a mixed use commercial and residential precinct.
The development application required responses to the National Capital Plan, as being a site with Special Requirements under the National Capital Plan, as well as addressing the Territory Plan.
The development application process included mandatory pre-DA community consultation, including discussions with the North Canberra Community Council and other relevant stakeholders.
As part of Pre-DA stakeholder Engagement, Purdon took a consultative approach with the relevant agencies including discussions at the Director and Officer level to ascertain any possible issues with the proposal prior to lodgement of the application. Any issues Purdon identified were discussed with the Project Team to assist with design development. To improve the chances of a successful and timely outcome for the overall process, Purdon believes in a hands-on approach with the Assessment process, keeping in contact with relevant agencies through the DA process.
