The consortium behind the transformation of the InterContinental Hotel site at 33 Cross Street, Double Bay – led by leading Sydney developers Eduard Litver of Capitel Group and Allen Linz of Rebel Property Group – has received Development Application (DA) approval from the NSW Government’s Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel for the redevelopment of the landmark site into a new $1B mixed-use lifestyle destination in the heart of the rapidly revitalising Double Bay village.
Lodged in November 2024, the DA was approved in under 12 months – marking a major milestone for one of Sydney’s most significant and historically rich village precincts.
The approval enables the demolition of the existing six-storey hotel and the construction of a new eight-storey COX Architecture-designed landmark building featuring high-end retail and dining, boutique accommodation, commercial offices, a wellness centre, a limited collection of luxury residences along with public domain improvements. The new building will set the stage for the revitalisation of the landmark site and the ongoing evolution of Double Bay’s retail and lifestyle precinct.
Rebel Property Group Managing Director Allen Linz said the approval was the culmination of a collaborative and constructive planning process.
“We welcome Woollahra Municipal Council’s decision and thank them for its constructive and professional approach,” Mr Linz said.
“This approval marks a major milestone for Double Bay and reflects a shared commitment to see the village continue to evolve. We look forward to contributing something that will enrich the community and strengthen its appeal as Sydney’s premier harbourside destination.”
Capitel Group Managing Director Eduard Litver said the project would make a lasting contribution to Double Bay’s future.
“This site has long been part of Double Bay’s identity, and this approval allows it to play an even greater role in the community’s future,” Mr Litver said.
“The project will deliver new retail and hospitality spaces that support local life and business, contributing to the ongoing vitality of the village.”
Having led the project team on behalf of the owner consortium throughout the planning and approval process, Metis Group Director Arian Galanis said the focus now turns to delivery.
“With the project now green lighted, our focus turns to delivery,” Mr Galanis said.
“We’re working closely with the design and consultant teams to bring the vision for 33 Cross Street to life. We’re excited to deliver a project of enduring quality that will stand as a benchmark for mixed-use, lifestyle-led development in Sydney.”
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