Major Redevelopment of Cathedral on Cleveland Street in Surry Hills Approved

Plans for a $27.5-million redevelopment of a cathedral on Cleveland Street in Surry Hills have been approved.

Lodged by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia in December 2020, the proposal seeks part demolition, alterations, and additions to its group buildings, particularly the function hall and parish hall that sits on land located at 242 Cleveland Street in Surry Hills.

The will be a place for public worship, a museum, a library, a theological college, domiciles and shared facilities | Photo Credit: City of Sydney / online2.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

The group of buildings that are subject of the redevelopment includes the former St Paul’s rectory building; the Eastern block of buildings that are used for residences, offices, and ancillary uses; the Northern block that is used for a function room, museum, library and Main Hall; and the cafe building. Except for the cafe building, all buildings are connected to one another.

The application which was approved by the City of Sydney Planning Panel last 31 August 2022 involves the construction of two new buildings with a shared basement to serve as a place for public worship, a shared function space, a museum, a library, and an office. There will also be a theological college, domiciles, and shared facilities.

Major Redevelopment of Cathedral on Cleveland Street in Surry Hills Approved — Photo Credit: City of Sydney / online2.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

The redevelopment is to be constructed in five stages with the first stage scheduled for completion in March 2024.

242 Cleveland St, Surry Hills NSW 2010