A development application (DA-26/2025) has been lodged with Liverpool City Council for proposed upgrades to the Crossroads Hotel, located at 2260 Camden Valley Way, Casula, NSW. Submitted by Sonnel Hospitality in January 2025, the $30.9 million proposal seeks to modernise the venue with new short-stay accommodation and enhanced hospitality spaces.
Development Proposal
The development plans include several key components:
- Demolition of selected parts of the existing structure, including the beer garden, rooftop areas, and certain function spaces.
- Construction of a new elevated accommodation wing with 39 rooms, increasing the total capacity to 54 rooms.
- Expansion of the restaurant and café areas, with new outdoor spaces such as a lounge garden, beer garden, and kids’ area.
- Flexible Function Spaces designed for multiple uses with operable walls.
- Revised Parking Layout featuring 232 parking spaces, 26 new trees, and an 8.55% increase in landscaped areas.
- Sustainability Features in line with the Sustainable Buildings SEPP (2022).
These upgrades aim to provide additional short-stay accommodation while improving the site’s hospitality offerings.
Artist impression by H&E Architects
Site Context and Zoning
The Crossroads Hotel is located on a 12,769 m² site, legally described as Lot 1 DP 785164. The site is zoned E3 Productivity Support under the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2008.
The project complies with the following planning controls:
- Building Height: The proposed structures are below the 18m height limit.
- Floor Space Ratio (FSR): The FSR of 0.32:1 complies with the allowable 0.75:1.
- Land Use: The site qualifies under Schedule 1 of the LEP, which allows food and drink premises and tourist accommodation in “Area E.”
The proposal includes reduced setbacks to Camden Valley Way (8m) and Campbelltown Road (12m). These setbacks are justified based on the site’s triangular shape and its positioning between two classified roads.
Environmental and Community Considerations
The proposal has addressed environmental and social impacts through the following measures:
- Traffic and Accessibility: No changes will be made to existing vehicle access, and pedestrian connectivity will be enhanced with new footpaths.
- Noise Management: Acoustic reports recommend closing external doors during certain operations and limiting loud music after specific hours.
- Air Quality and Odour: Assessments indicate that emissions from the kitchen and fireplaces will comply with relevant standards if recommended maintenance measures are implemented.
- Landscaping: The proposal increases tree coverage and canopy by 364.9%, contributing to visual and environmental benefits.
- Waste Management: A detailed plan for both construction and operational waste management is included in the application.
Project Team
- Developer: Sonnel Hospitality
- Urban Planner: Urbis Ltd
- Architects: H&E Architects
- Surveying: TSS Total Surveying Solutions
- Acoustic Analysis: Arup Australia Pty Ltd
- Traffic Impact Assessment: SCT Consulting
- Landscape Design: Inspired Exteriors
- Air Quality Assessment: GHD Pty Ltd
- Structural Engineering: BG&E Pty Ltd
- Waste Management: SLR Consulting Australia
For Further Details
To learn more, search DA-26/2025 on the Liverpool City Council website.
