Developer seeks exemption for building that exceeds Wollongong planning rules
Building 2.2 reaches 81.7 metres against the 78-metre maximum, though one taller tower stays within limits due to affordable housing discount.
The Crown Square development in Wollongong will replace an entire CBD block with four towers. One building exceeds the allowed height, prompting developer Level 33 to request an exemption.
Building 2.2 reaches 81.7 metres, above the 78-metre maximum. The tallest tower reaches 129 metres and stays within rules because of a height bonus for affordable housing.
The Planning Department raised concerns about parking ratios. The proposal cut visitor spaces from 78 to 38 to accommodate 40 hotel guest spots instead.
Level 33 argues 38 visitor spaces remain substantial given the site's public transport access.
- 81.7 metres
- Building 2.2 height
- 78 metres
- Maximum height limit
- 78 to 38 spaces
- Visitor parking reduction
- 129 metres
- Tallest tower height
Why it mattersThe exemption request could shape how the CBD develops and sets a precedent for future height variances in the city.
AustraliaThe outcome affects Wollongong's skyline and housing supply, as Crown Square is a State Significant Development under NSW planning law.
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