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DA REFUSED
25/2/25
25/2/25
The latest development application to convert Parramatta’s iconic Roxy Theatre into a nightclub has been refused by Parramatta Council, and ratified by the Local Planning Panel at a meeting on 18 February 2025.
The Roxy Theatre Action Group’s Change.org petition of over 4,000 names was formally submitted as an important part of our objection to the development, and this was referenced a number of times in the formal Determination papers.
The fight is not over. The owner may appeal to the Land & Environment Court, which has already ruled against the first DA in 2021. Our next task is to urge the State Government to honour their election promise to acquire and restore the building as a live theatre.
If you have not yet joined our Change.org petition, please consider doing this now, we need you more than ever to reach our next milestone of 5,000 signatures and beyond! https://chng.it/d7bzGkcQDL www.roxytheatreactiongroup.com
The Roxy Theatre Action Group’s Change.org petition of over 4,000 names was formally submitted as an important part of our objection to the development, and this was referenced a number of times in the formal Determination papers.
The fight is not over. The owner may appeal to the Land & Environment Court, which has already ruled against the first DA in 2021. Our next task is to urge the State Government to honour their election promise to acquire and restore the building as a live theatre.
If you have not yet joined our Change.org petition, please consider doing this now, we need you more than ever to reach our next milestone of 5,000 signatures and beyond! https://chng.it/d7bzGkcQDL www.roxytheatreactiongroup.com
Parramatta’s historic Roxy Theatre opened in 1930 and was conceived as a grand picture palace with almost 2000 seats, and capable of staging live performances.
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In September 2018 a Development Application which would effectively destroy all but the 700 seat Dress Circle and Foyer was rejected by the Central Sydney Planning Panel following a recommendation by NSW Heritage, and an appeal to the Land and Environment Court was rejected on 27th June 2019. This effectively protects the Roxy from further destruction, and preserves the potential for a full restoration of this priceless treasure to the Grand Lyric Theatre this city deserves.
The Roxy's auditorium can easily be converted back into its original Stalls and Dress Circle grandeur. The possibility of having a large lyric theatre that is also a magnificent heritage building is an unrivalled opportunity. The Roxy would be as impressive as any of the other great theatres of Australia including the Capitol in Sydney and the Regent in Melbourne.
The Roxy Theatre Action Group’s goal is to have the theatre fully restored to its original configuration, with the addition of full stage facilities, thus enabling the citizens of Parramatta and the Western Suburbs the opportunity to see the big commercial productions, as well as opera and ballet, rock concerts, comedy festivals and multi-cultural events without having to travel to the Sydney Metropolis.
All great cities need their heritage, and their entertainment infrastructure; the Roxy, embodying both of these critical elements, is already there!
Join us in the campaign to save and develop this gem as a lyric theatre.
The Roxy's auditorium can easily be converted back into its original Stalls and Dress Circle grandeur. The possibility of having a large lyric theatre that is also a magnificent heritage building is an unrivalled opportunity. The Roxy would be as impressive as any of the other great theatres of Australia including the Capitol in Sydney and the Regent in Melbourne.
The Roxy Theatre Action Group’s goal is to have the theatre fully restored to its original configuration, with the addition of full stage facilities, thus enabling the citizens of Parramatta and the Western Suburbs the opportunity to see the big commercial productions, as well as opera and ballet, rock concerts, comedy festivals and multi-cultural events without having to travel to the Sydney Metropolis.
All great cities need their heritage, and their entertainment infrastructure; the Roxy, embodying both of these critical elements, is already there!
Join us in the campaign to save and develop this gem as a lyric theatre.
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