Parramatta Development Control Plan 2005

4 - Special Precincts

Epping Commercial Centre

Development in the Centre Business 3A Zone in Epping is subject to the Epping Commercial Centre Masterplan adopted by Council in December 1999.

The role of Epping Commercial Centre has and will continue to develop around the railway station. Future development should enhance the economic viability of the centre and celebrate its cultural and heritage assets, while supporting sensitive growth and minimising the impacts of traffic and parking on the adjoining residential areas.

The masterplan reflects the desired future character for the centre as a place which:

• provides social and community activity settings for its diverse community
• provides high quality retail, community and business services for local residents and workers
• enjoys a public domain and image that is consistent with the visual and cultural character of its setting and community and its best existing development
• has a street system that is safe, pleasant and convenient for pedestrians and motorists

The development, siting and design controls contained in the masterplan are to be applied to development in the centre. The strategic recommendations in the masterplan for improvements to the centre are also to be used to guide future development.