Tigers lick their wounds over JRPP rejection

It barely had a chance to take a lull before the next round of salvos were launched – Tigers Leagues Club developer Rozelle Village has ignited the next stage in the long-running saga by confirming it remained committed to the development, despite the rejection of its redevelopment proposal at the Joint Regional Planning Panel meeting in July.

The five-member JRPP knocked back the development on the basis of three key concerns – excessive floor space ratio, the design and amenity of the apartment complex, and concerns over traffic management. Reconsideration of the design and further traffic studies, carried out jointly by Rozelle Village and Leichhardt Council, will be integral to a revised application.

Rozelle Village spokesperson Bill Aslanidis said the company was “disappointed” with the outcome of the JRPP meeting, but nevertheless remained committed to the development. “We will continue to work with Council, relevant authorities and the community on the areas identified by the JRPP that need to be addressed for acceptance and approval to occur,” he said in a statement.

Seeking to allay concerns raised at the JRPP meeting, Chairman of the Tigers Leagues Club, David Trodden, said the club was “unequivocal” in its commitment to return to the site, and that plans were currently being prepared for the new club.

Leichhardt Mayor Jamie Parker, a member of the JRPP, said he was currently working with the club and the applicants “to find a solution that satisfies all parties.”