Community Engagement · Strathfield
New homes.
New square.
New Strathfield.
Esperia Court proposes a landmark mixed-use development at 2–14 Churchill Avenue that unlocks the community’s bold vision for Strathfield Square and ignites a vibrant, re-energised town centre enjoyed for generations to come.
2–14 Churchill Avenue, Strathfield NSW 2135
45
Storeys incl. ground floor
309
New homes
5.1%
Affordable housing
$0
Cost to government
01 —About the project
A city block
transformed
Esperia Court has called this corner of Strathfield home for over 70 years, initially owning and operating a café located along The Boulevarde. Now, as the existing building reaches the end of its practical life cycle, it’s time for a new chapter – one that delivers far more than a replacement building.
The proposal at 2–14 Churchill Avenue is a mixed-use development of approximately 309 apartments, ground floor retail, and commercial space, all designed around a transformed public realm that will activate Strathfield Square beyond business hours and well into the future.
Critically, the project unlocks something the Strathfield community has long envisioned: relocating vehicle access from Churchill Avenue to The Boulevarde, enabling the full pedestrianisation of Strathfield Square and creating a genuine civic heart for the town centre.
Two floors of affordable housing – fully funded by the developer at no cost to government – will be managed by a professional Community Housing Provider and made available to low- to moderate-income earners and key workers priced out of the private market.
The project is designed by Architectus and is progressing through the NSW Government’s Housing Delivery Authority pathway as a declared State Significant Development.
Project vision
“A landmark development that puts Strathfield on the map, unlocking the community’s bold vision for Strathfield Square and igniting a vibrant, re-energised town centre that will be enjoyed for generations to come.”
02 —The plans
What will change at
2–14 Churchill Avenue?
Here is what the project means for the building, the square and the streets around it.
01
309 new apartments
A mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom homes in a 45-storey tower directly adjacent to Strathfield Station – one of Sydney’s most connected locations.
02
Affordable housing
Two floors of affordable rental accommodation – 5.1% of total residential floor space – managed by a Community Housing Provider for 15 years, fully funded by the developer, so no cost to government.
03
Ground floor retail
New retail and commercial tenancies at ground and first floors, with an activated street frontage opening directly onto Strathfield Square.
04
Pedestrianised Square
Vehicle access relocated from Churchill Avenue to The Boulevarde, unlocking potential future pedestrianisation to Strathfield Square.
05
Public realm improvements
Ground floor public domain improvements integrating the development with the adjoining Strathfield Square and Strathfield Station, improving pedestrian safety and connectivity.
03 —Planning process
How does this
get approved?
This project is assessed by the NSW Government through the Housing Delivery Authority as a declared State Significant Development. The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) is the consent authority.
SSD Declaration
EOI submitted and site formally declared State Significant Development by the Minister for Planning, August 2025.
Community Consultation
Plans shared with the community; feedback collected and formally submitted with the planning application.
Planning Application Lodged
State Significant Development Application lodged with the Housing Delivery Authority.
Assessment & Determination
The Department of Planning determines the application, including a formal public exhibition period during which submissions can be made.
Detailed Design
Detailed planning and design, construction procurement, preparation for site works, financing and sales.
Construction Begins
Subject to planning approval, construction is targeted to commence in 2029.
What is the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA)?
The HDA is a NSW Government body established in January 2025 to fast-track the assessment of major housing projects. It focuses on well-located sites – particularly those near transport hubs – and can approve State Significant Developments more quickly than the standard planning pathway.
The HDA offers a clear pathway for large residential and mixed-use developments, improving consistency in planning decisions and speeding up assessments without sacrificing quality.
Rezoning
Part of the site is currently zoned E2 Commercial, which does not permit residential use. Esperia Court is seeking a concurrent rezoning to MU1 Mixed Use, assessed alongside the State Significant Development Application.
04 —Have your say
Hearing from
the community
We are holding a community information session where you can view the plans, ask questions and share your thoughts. Your feedback is a formal and required part of the NSW planning process.
Session 2 · Online
Community Webinar
Cancelled due to lack of demand – please register for the Community Information Night.
Can’t make either session? Submit feedback at any time by emailing community@2-14churchillavenue.com.au. There will also be a formal public exhibition period when the planning application is lodged, during which members of the public can make a formal submission.
05 —Frequently asked questions
Your questions
answered
About the project
Housing and Affordability
The Building
Planning and Approvals
Impact on Neighbours and the Community
Having your say
06 —The project team
The people behind
the project
An experienced team of specialists committed to delivering a quality outcome for Strathfield.
Architect
Architectus
A multi-disciplinary practice with national reach, 800+ specialists across 13 studios in Australia and New Zealand. Responsible for the design of the Churchill Avenue development.
Development Manager
Lighthouse Project Group
Esperia Court’s Development Management consultant, leading day-to-day management and coordination of the project from planning through to delivery.
Community Engagement
Polymer Studios
Built environment strategy and communications agency managing all community engagement and communications for this project on behalf of Esperia Court and LPG.
The project team also includes specialist consultants across engineering (Arcadis), planning (Beam Planning), quantity surveying (MBM), traffic, acoustics, sustainability, heritage, landscape and other technical disciplines.
07 —Get in touch
Contact us
Have a question that isn’t covered above? Our team is available to answer questions about the project at any time.
Prepared by Polymer Studios on behalf of Esperia Court Pty Ltd.
Renders and figures are indicative and subject to planning approval.
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