Applications ordered newest to oldest.
Use of land within the forecourt of the State Library’s Macquarie Building located at 1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney for the installation of temporary outdoor signage in the form of display cubes with photographs. The photography display is proposed to be in place for 3 months from 20 February 2026 to 31 May 2026. The exhibition forms part of the Librarys 200-year celebration program.
Section 4.55 modification of consent to modify Condition (11) to allow extended construction hours for internal works, Mondays to Saturdays inclusive.
Replacement of end-of-life fabric like for like and catch up maintenance works including; - Clean masonry - Synthetic stone repairs - Stone replacement - Stone indent - Patch & crack repairs - Re-pointing of stonework - Biocide wash to stonework - Desalination to stonework - Lightly scrape loose stone back to sound - Reinstate cramps to cap stones
Expansion of ground floor cafe, kitchen, bookshop and general refurbishment, removal of one central lift and creation of a void on lower ground level to increase reading room spaces.
Section 4.55(1A) modification of consent to modify the design of the lower ground levels 1 and 2, and to amend Condition (10)
Public domain works in Shakespeare Place and Macquarie Street including landscaping, accessibility upgrades, public art, road realignment, construction of a kiosk and signage. The application also seeks consent to hold events for a maximum of 1,500 people six times per year. The application is Integrated Development requiring the approval the Heritage Act 1977 and the Roads Act 1993.
Alterations and additions to the Macquarie Street building, including a bookstore and cafe/restaurant
Increase occupancy of the 'Library Bar' premises to 300 patrons and 20 staff, change of use of premises from small bar to a licensed food and drink premises, and extend operating hours to 12pm - 12am Midnight Monday to Sunday and until 2am New Year's Day.
Use of various sites within the Macquarie Street East Precinct (Macquarie Street, Hyde Park Barracks, The Mint, Sydney Hospital, The Domain and State Library) for 'MOPOKE' being a 24-hour temporary arts and culture festival, involving art installations, interactive art works, lectures/workshops, outdoor silent cinema and seating areas, food trucks and pop up bars, market stalls, lounge areas and temporary toilets. The event is proposed to take place from 6pm on Saturday 4 February 2023 to 6pm on Sunday 5 February 2023.
Section 4.55(2) modification of consent to continue the trial operating hours of the licensed premises for a further 2 years.
Section 4.55(1A) modifcation application to amend various conditions of consent to facilitate the staged certification and occupation of approved works.
S65 modification - Extension of the rooftop observation deck, including removal and makegood of existing roof extension (fire stair overrun).
S4.55 (1A) Modification of consent to remove the fire stair ventilation enclosure, raise the western edge of the observation deck and add an additional step to the existing stair.
PAN-182660 S4.55 (2) Modification of Condition 63 (Hours of Work and Noise) to extend construction hours. The existing construction hours are between 7.00am – 7.00pm, Mondays to Fridays inclusive, and 7.00am – 5.00pm, Saturdays. Proposed construction hours are 24 hours, Mondays to Fridays, inclusive, (commencing 12.01am Mondays to 11.59pm Fridays) and 7.00am – 7.00pm, Saturdays.
PAN-156013 - Section 4.55(1A) modification of consent for alterations and additions to the Mitchell Building of the State Library of NSW. Proposed changes include internal changes to the approved circulation gallery, lift lobby, book stack and auditorium, kitchen and first air room and modifications to conditions to alter the timing of submission of information.
Use rooftop area as a mini bar and alterations to buildings and extension of an
existing deck
Construction of an accessible entry ramp to the Macquarie Street entrance, associated landscaping works and removal of steel fencing and replacement with a balustrade
PAN-109248 Section 4.55(1A) modification of consent for alterations and additions to the Mitchell Building of the State Library of NSW. Proposed changes include relocation of an external access ramp within the site, internal amendments to the Macquarie Link between the Mitchell Building and Macquarie Wing and an increase to the area of stack storage space to be retained.
PAN-101476 - Section 4.55(1A) modification of consent for a small bar. Proposed changes include minor internal changes and reconfiguration of sanitary facilities, observation deck and associated stair.
S60 Heritage works for expansion and upgrade of the rooftop observation deck, and interior fit out works.
PAN-71033 Alterations and additions to construct an access ramp adjacent to the Mitchell Building of the State Library of New South Wales.
PAN-47890 Alterations to use the rooftop of the Mitchell Building of the State Library of NSW as a small bar.
PAN-41685 - Alterations and additions to the Mitchell Building of the State Library of NSW including installation of a new accessible lift to the Shakespeare Place entrance, demolition of the mezzanine floor and construction of a new auditorium below the Mitchell Reading Room, removal of the Dalgety Walkway, restoration of the Mitchell Reading Room and construction of new circulation stair and gallery.
S4.55(1A) modification of consent to delete condition 7 (Section 61 Contributions Payable) and include minor internal alterations approved by the NSW Heritage Council to match the approved section 60 application under the Heritage Act 1977
Alterations to the State Library of NSW’s Collection Care Laboratory. Proposed works are primarily internal on the lower ground and mezzanine floors of the Mitchell Building. Changes are to doors, windows, footings, the removal and salvage of heritage significant glass stacks, non-significant ceilings and a new fire stairway. The application is Integrated Development requiring the approval of the NSW Heritage Council under the Heritage Act 1977.
Extension of time to display a temporary art installation to the Macquarie Street forecourt of the State Library NSW until 22 November 2018.
Section 4.55(1A) modification of consent for alterations and refurbishment works to the 'State Library of NSW'. Changes to the consent include modification of condition 10 relating to BCA upgrade requirements.
Erection of a temporary art installation located on the Macquarie Street forecourt of the State Library NSW.
Installation of a temporary wheelchair lift and ramp to the Mitchell building of the State Library NSW.
Alterations to the Mitchell Building of the State Library of NSW to install a new access ramp to the western side of the portico entry. Associated alterations include new landscaping and public domain works to the west of the entry stairs, the relocation of existing signage, installation of external lighting and new bronze handrails to the northern stairs and walkway.
Section 96(2) modification of consent for alterations and refurbishment works to the 'State Library of NSW'. Proposed changes are to the location of the new lifts and internal layout.
Section 96(1a) amendment of Condition 10 within Schedule 1B of Development Consent D/2016/998 and deletion of Section 61 contributions and Lot 11 DP 1177504 and Lot 1 DP 51387.
Alterations works to the 'State Library of NSW', including excavation works and extension of the existing winter garden on the southern Macquarie Street frontage the basement level LG03.
Alterations and refurbishment works to the 'State Library of NSW', including new lifts, excavation, partial demolition of mezzanine floors, internal layout alterations, new gallery spaces, new toilets, a new cafe and a new bookshop.
Erection of one sign to the Macquarie Building of the State Library of New South Wales. New sign will be positioned over the top of existing 'book logo sign' at roof level of the Macquarie Street elevation.
Use of sites for the temporary snail installations in association with 'Art and About 2013' between 18 September and 20 October.
Construction of a new on-site communication access room within the existing stack 5 basement area of the Macquarie Building
Replacement of external paving and waterproofing membranes on the Level 2 & 3 terrace areas of the Macquarie building and, at Level 3, also replace/extend terrace handrails and enclose part of the terrace to extend meeting room facilities within the existing structure.
New external signage to replace the existing for the State Library of NSW
Section 96(2) application for the State Library to include enclose the mechanical air-conditioning ducts on the roof to re-connect existing ducts to the new plant room.
S96(1)- Delete condition 7 and include conditions of approval under Heritage Act
Works to State Library of NSW, including new signage to replace existing; new flooring to Mitchell Galleries; painting and associated works; removal of overgrown external plants; new steps from footpath to western forecourt; and new treatment to floor in front.
Minor demolition works, addition of a new plant room and associated service accessways to the Mitchell Wing of the State Library of NSW. A new roof is also proposed over an existing void area.
Renewal of existing POPE licence at the Metcalfe Auditorium of the State Library.