Planning Proposal for 84D Roberts Avenue, Mortdale

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Council is exhibiting a Planning Proposal (PP2024/0003) to amend Clause 5 (2) under Schedule 1 of the Georges River Local Environmental Plan 2021 (GRLEP) to introduce “medical centre” as an additional permitted use on the land at 84D Roberts Avenue, Mortdale (the Site).

The Planning Proposal seeks to enhance the utility of Mortdale Plaza, making it a more comprehensive service hub for the community while addressing a significant healthcare need in the area. We're inviting our community to view the proposal and supporting documents and leave feedback.
View the planning proposal Provide your feedback

What are the objectives and outcomes?

The objective of the Planning Proposal is to enable a medical centre to operate at the Site as a complementary use to the existing retail and service offerings.

The intended outcomes of the Planning Proposal are to:

Amend Schedule 1, Item 5 of the GRLEP to introduce “medical centre” as a permissible use for the Site.

Create a neighbourhood centre that fulfils the day-to-day needs of residents and workers in the local area.

Reduce the need for car trips by co-locating a medical centre with existing retail and other services, enhancing convenience for the community.

Resolve the shortage of medical centres in the local area, ensuring better access to healthcare services for the community.

Provide employment opportunities for healthcare workers within the local area, promoting local job growth and retention.


Gateway Determination

A gateway determination is a formal decision made by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure regarding a planning proposal. A Gateway Determination was received on 30 September 2024. Council is authorised to be the local plan-making authority for the Planning Proposal.

The Planning Proposal is supported by:

An Economic Statement of Medical Centre Needs Analysis prepared by MacroPlan

A Traffic and Parking Assessment Report prepared by Varga Traffic Planning


How to be involved

The Planning Proposal and supporting documentation will be on public exhibition from Wednesday, 6 November 2024 until Friday, 6 December 2024 under the document sections on the right side of this page.

The Planning Proposal can also be viewed at:

  • Georges River Civic Centre, MacMahon Street, Hurstville
  • Hurstville Library, Corner of Queens Road and Dora Street, Hurstville
  • Kogarah (Clive James) Library and Service Centre, Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave Street, Kogarah

If you would like to provide feedback or comments on the Planning Proposal, we encourage you to complete our online feedback form or return a hard copy submission.

If you are returning a hard copy submission, please quote SF24/6744 - Public Submission - 84D Roberts Avenue, Mortdale at the beginning of your submission and return:

Via post: PO Box 205, Hurstville BC NSW 1481



Do you need assistance reading and accessing this page?

For a free interpreter call us via the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450

If you have a hearing or speech impairment, please contact the National Relay Service:

  • Voice Relay number: 1300 555 727
  • TTY number: 133 677

Council is exhibiting a Planning Proposal (PP2024/0003) to amend Clause 5 (2) under Schedule 1 of the Georges River Local Environmental Plan 2021 (GRLEP) to introduce “medical centre” as an additional permitted use on the land at 84D Roberts Avenue, Mortdale (the Site).

The Planning Proposal seeks to enhance the utility of Mortdale Plaza, making it a more comprehensive service hub for the community while addressing a significant healthcare need in the area. We're inviting our community to view the proposal and supporting documents and leave feedback.
View the planning proposal Provide your feedback

What are the objectives and outcomes?

The objective of the Planning Proposal is to enable a medical centre to operate at the Site as a complementary use to the existing retail and service offerings.

The intended outcomes of the Planning Proposal are to:

Amend Schedule 1, Item 5 of the GRLEP to introduce “medical centre” as a permissible use for the Site.

Create a neighbourhood centre that fulfils the day-to-day needs of residents and workers in the local area.

Reduce the need for car trips by co-locating a medical centre with existing retail and other services, enhancing convenience for the community.

Resolve the shortage of medical centres in the local area, ensuring better access to healthcare services for the community.

Provide employment opportunities for healthcare workers within the local area, promoting local job growth and retention.


Gateway Determination

A gateway determination is a formal decision made by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure regarding a planning proposal. A Gateway Determination was received on 30 September 2024. Council is authorised to be the local plan-making authority for the Planning Proposal.

The Planning Proposal is supported by:

An Economic Statement of Medical Centre Needs Analysis prepared by MacroPlan

A Traffic and Parking Assessment Report prepared by Varga Traffic Planning


How to be involved

The Planning Proposal and supporting documentation will be on public exhibition from Wednesday, 6 November 2024 until Friday, 6 December 2024 under the document sections on the right side of this page.

The Planning Proposal can also be viewed at:

  • Georges River Civic Centre, MacMahon Street, Hurstville
  • Hurstville Library, Corner of Queens Road and Dora Street, Hurstville
  • Kogarah (Clive James) Library and Service Centre, Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave Street, Kogarah

If you would like to provide feedback or comments on the Planning Proposal, we encourage you to complete our online feedback form or return a hard copy submission.

If you are returning a hard copy submission, please quote SF24/6744 - Public Submission - 84D Roberts Avenue, Mortdale at the beginning of your submission and return:

Via post: PO Box 205, Hurstville BC NSW 1481



Do you need assistance reading and accessing this page?

For a free interpreter call us via the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450

If you have a hearing or speech impairment, please contact the National Relay Service:

  • Voice Relay number: 1300 555 727
  • TTY number: 133 677
Page last updated: 15 Nov 2024, 08:45 AM