Urban Property Group secure approval for Mayfair Penrith mixed-use development

Property developer Urban Property Group has secured development approval for their two-tower mixed-use development, Mayfair.

The 10-storey Mayfair development, on an 8280 sqm site at 160-172 Lord Sheffield Circuit, will be Urban Property Group's sixth and final development in the Thornton precinct, alongside their award-winning developments Navali and Lumia.

Mayfair will comprise 287 residential apartments and an array of commercial spaces. 

Mayfair has been designed by SJB, who won the design competition for the project beating out Cox Architecture and Scott Carver.

SJB highlighted the civic nature of the project, drawing inspiration from iconic structures like the GPO building and East Circular Quay. 

The podium level features a grand two-storey colonnade reminiscent of Sydney's GPO building, offering 14 ground-level retail units and a flexible commercial floor space along Lord Sheffield Circuit. Additionally, there will be a retail frontage on the Penrith station forecourt.

The double-height colonnade not only adds aesthetic appeal but also serves a practical purpose, offering protection from the elements for pedestrians and minimizing potential acoustic conflicts for residents above.

The east tower comprises eight levels above the joint commercial podium housing 152 apartments, while the west tower features 135 apartments. 

Both towers will have common circulation areas, rooftop spaces, and pools. 

Three levels of basement parking will accommodate more than 400 parking spaces.

Collaborating with Arcadia Landscape Architecture, Mayfair will feature two separate rooftop pools and entertainment areas surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking views of the Blue Mountains.

The site, previously a community garden, is strategically located opposite Penrith Station, providing easy access to public transportation and the Penrith CBD.