NSW aged care operator's plan is 16th State Signficant Development approval
Maronite Sisters secure approval for Inner West aged care redevelopment
- IPC approval: $38.4m Marrickville aged care project approved with conditions
- New facility: 100-bed four-storey home to replace existing 54-bed building
- SSD status: Classified as State Significant Development over $30m
- Key conditions: Traffic noise and heritage protections required
Maronite Sisters of the Holy Family Village's $38.4 million plan to redevelop its residential aged care home was approved today (Thursday, 30 April).
A two-member Panel of the NSW Government's Independent Planning Commission (IPC) approved the project in Marrickville, 7km southwest of Sydney's CBD, with conditions.
The existing 54-bed aged care home will be demolished for a new four-storey, 100-bed aged care facility, designed by architect Jackson Teece. Plans for the 4,822msq site include a chapel, internal courtyard, dining facilities, staff administration area, parking, and pedestrian access via a new entry gate.
The project classified as a State Significant Development (SSD) because it exceeded $30 million in capital expenditure and includes a residential aged care facility. It is the 16th development approved in the pathway with Uniting NSW.ACT's Charlestown development the first in December 2023.
In 2025, Maronite Sisters of the Holy Family Village's application received 85 objections, mainly related to transport, access and parking, noise, possible impacts to the heritage boundary wall, and construction impacts.
In March 2026, the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure referred the SSD to the IPC, and a site inspection and local meeting were held.
Today (Thursday, 30 April 2026), revised plans have been approved by a Commission Panel, consisting of Ken Kanofski (Chair) and Suellen Fitzgerald.
The Commission found the development will support State government priorities and respond to the needs of the ageing population, providing "contemporary seniors housing in an accessible location".
The Commission has imposed conditions, including incorporating recommendations from an Acoustic Report, developing a parking, loading and servicing management plan, protecting the heritage boundary wall during both construction and operation, and providing regular updates to the local community and Council about key construction dates and activities.
