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Published in Politics and Government on Sunday, December 8th 2024 at 13:40 GMT by Sydney Morning Herald   Print publication without navigation

  • A proposal to construct the tallest building in the eastern suburbs has overcome a significant planning hurdle three years after first being rejected, despite opposition from Woollahra Council.

The article from the Sydney Morning Herald discusses the approval of the tallest building in Sydney's eastern suburbs, a 21-storey tower in Bondi Junction. Despite concerns from local residents and the Waverley Council about its excessive height and potential to overshadow neighboring properties, the NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has given the green light to the development. The project, proposed by Central Element, includes 120 apartments, commercial spaces, and a public plaza. Critics argue that the building's height is disproportionate to the area's character, but the IPC deemed it strategically beneficial for housing density and urban development. The decision highlights ongoing tensions between urban growth and local community preservation in Sydney's sought-after neighborhoods.

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