Final Thornton apartment plans lodged by St Hilliers and First Point Property

The $201 million plans from St Hilliers and First Point Property outline the construction of four mixed-use residential and retail towers, as part of the wider Thornton precinct
Final Thornton apartment plans lodged by St Hilliers and First Point Property
Render of the Thornton development at 184 Lord Sheffield Circuit, Penrith
Alison Warters September 30, 2022

The final piece of the puzzle for one of Penrith’s newest residential areas is almost in place, with plans for Thornton Central currently being assessed by Penrith City Council. 

The $201 million plans from St Hilliers and First Point Property outline the construction of four mixed-use residential and retail towers, as part of the wider Thornton precinct. 

Final Thornton apartment plans lodged by St Hilliers and First Point PropertyRender of the proposed development at 184 Lord Sheffield Circuit. 

Sydney architects, Crone have designed the plans for the developments, which take inspiration from the neighbouring Mountains locale. 

The first development application lodged encompasses what is known as Tower A and Tower B, while the second is for Tower’s C and D. 

Located at 184 Lord Sheffield Circuit, the plans will deliver 553 apartments, along with over 6,000 sqm of commercial space.

Different types of apartment typologies have been designed to accommodate households with different needs, particularly suited to the local market, including two-storey townhouses, with direct street access and generous courtyards, as well as generously-sized studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments with views to the Blue Mountains.

Tower A will rise 27-storeys, with 241 apartments, while Tower B is only permitted to rise nine-storeys, with a total of 75 apartments. 

A five-storey podium will be included at the bottom of the building, with retail tenancies, a supermarket, residential and commercial lobbies, and a loading docks. 

Final Thornton apartment plans lodged by St Hilliers and First Point PropertyRender of the proposed development at 184 Lord Sheffield Circuit. 

A childcare and medical facility will also be located on the first level, along with 333 car spaces, 35 commercial car parks and two car wash bays. 

Tower C will rise to 14-storeys, with 74 apartments, and Tower D will rise to 26-levels with 163 apartments. 

Thornton is rapidly developing with several nearby developments completed or under construction.

The planned future, Thornton Central Village will form a key hub within the evolving residential neighbourhood, providing an improved connection between the nearby station and the commuter parking area, while also offering a range of retail facilities including a large supermarket, specialty shops, childcare, commercial space, and residences.

Alison Warters

Alison Warters is a property journalist for Urban, based in Sydney. Alison is especially interested in the evolution of the New Build/Development space, when it comes to design innovation and sustainability.

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