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Welcome to Willoughby Have Your Say

Have your say on four rate rise options to assist Council&#39;s financial sustainability and guide future funding priorities

Securing Willoughby's future

View the documents and have your say on changes proposed in the new planning controls. 

Have your say on draft planning controls? 

information sessions are tailored to regional areas, choose what interests you! 

View a recording of the 11 interactive information sessions 

Overview from Mayor Tanya Taylor and Dr Deborah Dearing, the Greater Sydney Commission's Nth District Commissioner

Video - Mayor Tanya Taylor explains 

Comment is sought on the proposal to close an unused and unformed pathway between 3 Abbott Road and 2-4 Jersey Road, Artarmon. Closure of the pathway will enable development of the Council owned site at 3 Abbott Road for affordable housing. Subject Land The pathway is an &#39;unformed strip of land, 1.12m wide&rsquo;, situated between the northern boundary of Lot 375 DP752067 (3 Abbott Road Artarmon) and the southern boundary of SP9774 (2-4 Jersey Road Artarmon) as shown in Figure 1. The land is currently designated as part of the public road network. Figure 1 - Unformed land, 1.12m x 71.65m, adjacent to 3 Abbott Road Artarmon. <img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-australia/c4d5ef667fd1003e7d84aeafe404df4242bf3cd3/original/1696465940/4be9c1ed0c3906af017cad17ab56abe9_unformed_land.jpg?1696465940" style="width: 541px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"> The land is unsuitable for use as a public pathway and has never been used for this purpose. The land is fenced and appears as part of the former Council operated childcare centre at 3 Abbott Road. As such, the land has never been accessible to the public. The closure of the pathway has no impact on the public amenity. The unused pathway will be vested in the Council upon closure and incorporated into the affordable housing development at 3 Abbott Road (DA2023/64). Have Your SayCouncil is inviting submissions relating to the road closure proposal to be received on or before Wednesday 15 November. You can make a submission by:<ul type="disc"><li>Completing the online survey below</li><li>Posting a submission to PO Box 57, Chatswood NSW 2057 or by emailing <a href="mailto:email@Willoughby.nsw.gov.au">email@willoughby.nsw.gov.au</a> (please address your letter or email to the Chief Executive Officer)</li></ul> Your PrivacyWilloughby City Council takes the privacy of the participants using this site very seriously.Please note that the contents of your comments made may be made available or reproduced in Council reports.All personal information collected will be kept in strict confidence. For further information regarding your privacy please refer to Bang the Table Privacy Policy at <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy">https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy</a> or Willoughby Council at <a href="http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645">http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645</a>

Closure of unused and unformed pathway in Artarmon

Project Update<hr>Willoughby City Council is seeking community feedback for the Mowbray Park Reserve Action Plan.Please review the Draft Mowbray Park Reserve Action Plan in the Document Library and leave your comments below in the survey prior to closure of the community consultation period at 5 pm, Monday 13th November 2023.Mowbray Park is a long continuous area of remnant bushland located along the Lane Cove River in Lane Cove North. It is bounded by Chatswood Golf Course to the north east, almost reaching Swaines Creek and to the west by the Epping Road Bridge.Key Actions for the Draft Reserve Action Plan 2023:<ul><li>Bush regeneration</li><li>Accessibility</li><li>Habitat creation</li></ul>All community members who leave a comment will receive a response after the community consultation period.Your PrivacyWilloughby City Council takes the privacy of the participants using this site very seriously.Please note all submissions are public documents and may be made available or reproduced in Council reports. All personal information collected will be kept in strict confidence. For further information regarding your privacy please refer to Bang the Table Privacy Policy at <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy"></a><a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy">https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy</a> or Willoughby Council at <a href="http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645"></a><a href="http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645">http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645</a>

Draft Mowbray Park Reserve Action Plan 2023

Your insights and experiences are invaluable to us. Council, as part of the Economic Development Strategy, aims to deliver a City that is prosperous and vibrant. To help achieve this, we would like to invite you to share your invaluable insights through our Business Survey.Your perspective is crucial in helping us better understand your needs and views. By taking just a few minutes to complete the survey, you&#39;re contributing directly to the strategies and initiatives that will shape the future of local business support. Whether you&#39;re a long-standing establishment or a newcomer, your input matters.We expect this short survey to take 5 minutes to complete. Your Privacy:Willoughby City Council takes the privacy of the participants using this site very seriously.All personal information collected will be kept in strict confidence. For further information regarding your privacy please refer to Bang the Table Privacy Policy at <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy">https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy</a>.

Business Survey

In April 2023, Willoughby City Council adopted a new <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Policies-and-publications/Publications/Customer-Experience-Strategy">Customer Experience Strategy</a>.This Strategy seeks to make life easier for our customers through the delivery of consistent and responsive services that build trust in Council.To help implement the Strategy, we need to better understand our customers, what they expect from us and what we need to focus on. The Council has engaged <a href="https://www.fifthquadrant.com.au/">Fifth Quadrant</a>, a customer experience research company, to help us with this task.If you&rsquo;ve used the Council&rsquo;s services in the last six months, <a href="https://survey.websurveycreator.com/s/WCC_Have_Your_Say" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PLEASE FILL OUT THIS THREE-MINUTE SURVEY</a> to let us know more about your experience and satisfaction levels.Fifth Quadrant will then review the survey results and invite some survey respondents to take part in more detailed research.This will include an online discussion forum and one on one interviews where customers will be able to share their feedback and thoughts on:<ul><li>the ways in which they interact with Council</li><li>any issues experienced when interacting with Council</li><li>whether their expectations were met</li><li>what changes we can make to improve your experience.</li></ul>Customers will be offered incentives to take part in this more detailed research.Your privacyPlease note, any information you share will be strictly confidential, and your responses will not be linked to you. The online discussion forum is for research and analysis purposes only and is in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles that apply to market and social research.Any information disclosed in the online discussion will not be attributed back to you and will be collated amongst other responses and reported on collectively.Fifth Quadrant is committed to protecting your privacy. Further information about the collection, use, storage and disclosure of your personal information is available on our privacy policy which can be found at: https://www.fifthquadrant.com.au/privacy-policy

Tell us how to create a great Council customer experience 

Launch session of proposed changes across Willoughby City

Willoughby City LEP/DCP Launch Session 6 to 8pm Thurs 17 Mar 2022

Covering Chatswood, expanded CBD boundary, surrounding areas including West Chatswood, plus density uplift

Chatswood LEP/DCP 6-7.30pm Tues 29 Mar 2022

Covering St Leonards and surrounding areas with RNSH. and changes in line with St Leonards and Crows Nest 2036 Plan. 

St Leonards LEP/DCP 6-7.30pm Tues 5 April 2022 

Covering Castlecrag local centre and other changes in the wider areas including Castle Cove, and Middle Cove

Castlecrag, Castle Cove, & Middle Cove LEP/DCP 6-7.30pm Wed 6 April 2022 

Hosted by Castlecrag Progress Association - all interested residents welcome

Castlecrag , including Castle Cove, Middle Cove: Tuesday 12 April 6.00-7.30pm

Covering Northbridge business precinct along Sailors Bay Rd, Eastern Valley Way and Strathallen Ave & neighbourhood 

Northbridge LEP/DCP 6-7.30pm Wed 27 April 2022 

Covering Naremburn local centre & surrounding neighbourhood

Naremburn LEP/DCP 6-7.30pm Thurs 28 April 2022 

Covering Artarmon local centre and surrounding neighbourhood

Artarmon LEP/DCP 6-7.30pm Tues 3 May 2022 

Covering North Willoughby local centre (intersection of Penshurst St and Victoria Ave) and neighbourhood

North Willoughby LEP/DCP 6-7.30pm Thurs 5 May 2022 

Covering Penshurst St AND High St and surrounding neighbourhoods

Penshurst St AND High St LEP/DCP 6-7.30pm Tues 10 May 2022 

Covering Willoughby South and the surrounding neighbourhood

Willoughby South LEP/DCP 6-7.30pm Thurs 12 May 2022 

Covering Industrial Areas in Willoughby and surrounding neighbourhood

Industrial Areas in Willoughby LEP/DCP 6-7.30pm Tues 17 May 2022 

Video

Our community centres are open to all residents, workers and visitors.

Moreton Bay

My Say Fremantle

Check if your workplace has invested in showers and lockers so you can freshen up after a morning walk.

Toowomba Council

C<span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;">lick on the links that interest you below to find out more about planning proposals that have previously been on public exhibition. <span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;"> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 41, 39); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Land rezoning is a formal process that amends the planning controls relating to a parcel(s) of land. Rezoning land can result in an increase or decrease to the range of permissible uses on the subject land or change the development standards that are applicable. Land can only be rezoned through a formal amendment to the current statutory planning controls which is the <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Development/Plan/Planning-Rules/WLEP" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 41, 39); transition: background-color 300ms ease-out 0s;" target="_self">Willoughby Local Environmental Plan 2012 (WLEP)</a>.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 41, 39); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The preparation of a planning proposal is the first step in making an amendment to the existing LEP. A planning proposal is a document that explains the intended effect of, and justification for, the proposed amendment. Under the new legislation, Council must prepare and submit a planning proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment for consideration of an amendment to the LEP.Go to the Willoughby City Council website <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Development/Plan/Planning-Proposals/Planning-Proposals-Information">HERE </a>to find out more about the Planning Proposal application process. <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Development/Plan/Planning-Proposals/Planning-Proposals-Information"></a>

Planning Proposals – exhibition period concluded

The rules about what you can build and where across Willoughby City are changing.

Draft Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan

Willoughby City Council is preparing a Draft Night Time Economy Strategy. The Willoughby Draft Night Time Economic Development Strategy provides the overarching framework, strategic direction and guiding principles for delivering a City that has a prosperous and vibrant night time economyThe Strategy identifies the key night time economic outcomes for the City that will deliver a vibrant night time economy, based around Chatswood being the cultural hub of the North Shore of Sydney. Where people know they&rsquo;ll find new and exciting events and activities that stimulate and bring the community together. Where all sectors of the night time economy work together to provide the reason that people come back again and again.To achieve this, four strategic outcomes have been identified:1. Making the Places2. Promotions and events3. Business and Cultural Development4. DiversificationComments on the Draft Night Time Economy Strategy closed on 13 June.

Draft Night Time Economy Strategy

During the recent heavy rain events on 8 March 2022, there was significant water inundation running through the Sugarloaf Creek Catchment which included Penshurst Street, High Street, Rosewall Street and Lea Avenue in Willoughby.Between 6 and 30 June 2022, the Council asked residents and property owners in the area to provide any information on recent or historic flooding impacts, to help Willoughby City Council undertake a technical flood study.The Council is currently preparing this study which will seek to examine options to reduce the frequency and extent of flooding impacts in this part of the catchment.Once the draft study is prepared, the Council will contact residents and property owners to alert them that the study is on exhibition, so they can comment on it.Any recommendations or outcomes from this study would inform Council&rsquo;s short and long-term works program and occur through Council&#39;s normal capital works program. These outcomes could require the co-operation of a range of land owners, including the NSW Government.

Stormwater drainage study relating to the Sugarloaf Creek catchment between Penshurst and High Sts, Willoughby

Between 11 August 2022 and 9 September 2022, feedback was sought on a proposal to amend planning controls relating to 100 Edinburgh Road Castlecrag (known as the Quadrangle site).The proposal sought to amend the Willoughby Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2012 to permit a mixed use development at the site, subject to development consent.The proposal supported including an additional permitted land use of &ldquo;residential flat building&rdquo; at the site, along with height and floor space control changes, while maintaining the existing strip zoned public recreation at the rear of the site.The exhibition also included draft amendments to the Willoughby Development Control Plan (WDCP).The Council held a webinar on Thursday 18 August 2022. A recording of this webinar is available on the right hand side of this page. Your PrivacyWilloughby City Council takes the privacy of the participants using this site very seriously.Please note that comments made may be made available or reproduced in Council reports.All personal information collected will be kept in strict confidence. For further information regarding your privacy please refer to Bang the Table Privacy Policy at <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy">https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy</a> or Willoughby Council at <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Site-Footer/Sub-Footer-Links/Privacy-Statement/Privacy-Statement">https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Site-Footer/Sub-Footer-Links/Privacy-Statement/Privacy-Statement</a>

Proposed planning control changes at 100 Edinburgh Rd, Castlecrag

Council has received a Planning Proposal to amend the Willoughby Local Environmental Plan 2012 (WLEP) for land at 92-96 Victoria Avenue adjoining the North Willoughby local centre. The Planning Proposal is to allow multi dwelling housing on the site including:<ul class="decimal_type"><li>An additional permitted land use of &ldquo;multi dwelling housing&rdquo; on the site.</li><li>Proposed floor space ratio (FSR) of 1:1 for multi dwelling housing on the site.</li><li>Heights increased across the site to 10m maximum for multi dwelling housing on the site. </li><li>Include a WLEP clause stating that development consent may be granted to development for the purposes of multi dwelling housing on the subject land if the lot size is at least 2,500 square metres. </li><li>Amend the WLEP Special Provisions Area (SPA) Map to include the site in Area 9 (Clause 6.8 Affordable Housing) and Area 15 (Clause 6.10 Minimum Lot Sizes).</li></ul>The exhibition also includes draft amendments to Willoughby Development Control Plan (WDCP) Draft Part I.14 relating to the site. The Planning Proposal (known as PP 2021/3) and draft WDCP amendments are on exhibition from Thursday 27 October 2022 until Friday 25 November 2022.<a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/"></a>Written submissions will be received up until 5pm Friday 25 November 2022 and should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 57, Chatswood NSW 2057. Alternatively you can lodge your submission at the survey form below<a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/"></a> or on the <a href="https://pp.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ppr/pre-exhibition/planning-proposal-allow-multi-dwelling-housing-92-96-victoria-avenue-north-willoughby">NSW planning portal</a> (where the exhibition documents can also be found).Persons lodging submissions must declare political donations (including donations of $1000 or more) made in the previous 2 years. For more details on the exhibition material go to Council&rsquo;s website at <a href="http://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/">http://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/</a> or the NSW planning portal.Your PrivacyWilloughby City Council takes the privacy of the participants using this site very seriously.Please note that comments made may be made available or reproduced in Council reports.All personal information collected will be kept in strict confidence. For further information regarding your privacy please refer to Bang the Table Privacy Policy at <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy">https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy</a> or Willoughby Council at <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Site-Footer/Sub-Footer-Links/Privacy-Statement/Privacy-Statement">https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Site-Footer/Sub-Footer-Links/Privacy-Statement/Privacy-Statement</a>

Proposed planning changes at 92-96 Victoria Ave North Willoughby 

Willoughby City Council is creating a Willoughby Road Safety Plan (Willoughby RSP) to address &lsquo;road trauma&rsquo; (deaths and injuries due to road crashes) and foster a culture of road safety within the City of Willoughby.Willoughby RSP will be one of the supporting plans to Council&rsquo;s existing <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Development/Plan/Planning-Rules/Planning-Strategies#section-10">Willoughby Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS) 2036</a> - Council&rsquo;s overarching framework for transport planning and initiatives to 2036.Council wants to hear your views on road safety to help create the draft Willoughby RSP document. You can do this by completing the short road safety survey on this page, or by making a written submission.Submissions can be sent via:<ol><li>Email to: <a href="mailto:council@willoughby.nsw.gov.au">council@willoughby.nsw.gov.au</a></li><li>Letter to: Willoughby City Council, PO Box 57, CHATSWOOD NSW 2057</li></ol>(Use subject line &lsquo;Draft Willoughby Road Safety Plan &ndash; submission&rsquo;)You can give your feedback from Tuesday, 8 November 2022 until 11:59pm on Sunday, 11 December 2022.Council will use your responses to create the draft Willoughby RSP document, which is intended to be placed on public exhibition in early 2023. The public exhibition of the draft document will be accompanied by further engagement activities and there will be another opportunity to provide input at that time.Thank you in advance for your response and helping create the Willoughby RSP.

Help us create a Willoughby Road Safety Plan

Willoughby City Council is seeking feedback on detailed concept plans for the Naremburn Local Centre&rsquo;s public domain.These concept plans aim to build on the existing strengths of the centre so it can grow as a thriving, attractive and distinctive place.The design solutions help implement the <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Development/Plan/Planning-Rules/Planning-Strategies#section-7">Willoughby Local Centres Strategy 2036</a>, which was released in June 2020 and aims to promote a network of thriving, attractive and distinctive village centres throughout the Council area.The design solutions have also been driven by key themes raised by community members at a workshop and an online survey undertaken in March 2022.To provide feedback on these plans please submit comments, or fill out the survey, at the link below on or before 23 December 2022.Additionally, talk to us at a street stall we&#39;ll be holding at the Quiamong Street Carpark, on Saturday 3 December 2022 between 9:30am and 12pm. No registrations required - just turn up and chat.

Naremburn Local Centre Streetscape Upgrade

Planning Proposal 815 Pacific Hwy & 15 Help St Chatswood (PP 2018/012)

Over the next 18 months, Willoughby City Council will develop a Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan for the Scotts Creek catchment, which runs from Chatswood in the west through to Castle Cove and Middle Cove in the east.The aim of this work will be to better understand flood behavior to examine methods to reduce the risk and frequency of flooding in the catchment and provide greater information for property owners.As part of this study, Council invites you to complete the questionnaire to the right hand side. Your responses will assist in better understanding historic flood behavior in the catchment and inform the study.Survey responses can be provided until Friday 20 January 2023. Council has engaged specialist flood consultants Lyall and Associates to assist with the development of the study and plan.The Council will engage with the community again following the completion of the draft study and an updated flood model showing expected flooding in a variety of severe storm events.It is expected this work will be presented to the community in the first half of 2023.In addition, a project control group will also be established to help guide and oversee the study. The group will include Council staff, Councillors, NSW Government agencies and local community representatives. The survey asks interested parties to volunteer to be a part of this group. It is expected the project control group will meet on six occasions.If you have further questions about this initiative, you can:<ul><li>Read a series of frequently asked questions which are to the righthand side of the page</li><li>Attend a drop-in session between 6-8pm Wednesday 14 December at the Willoughby City Council Chamber (31 Victor St, Chatswood). No registrations are required. A second session will occur 6-8pm Wednesday 18 January 2023.</li><li>Email the Council&rsquo;s Project Manager Scott Kavanagh at <a href="mailto:Scott.Kavanagh@Willoughby.nsw.gov.au">Scott.Kavanagh@Willoughby.nsw.gov.au</a> or call on 9777 1059 to discuss</li></ul>Thank you for your assistance helping the Council to plan to reduce the risk of flooding for this catchment.

Scott’s Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study

Willoughby Council is seeking comment on a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) relating to a planning proposal seeking to amend development controls at 100 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag until 31 January 2023.This followed the exhibition of the <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/100-edinburgh-rd-castlecrag-planning-proposal">planning proposal</a> for the site in Aug/Sept-2022 which sought to:<ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li>Increase the maximum floor space ratio (FSR) from 1:1 to FSR not exceeding 1.8:1 of which not more than 1.6:1 shall be above the level of Edinburgh Road</li><li>Increase the maximum building height (HOB) from 9m to height that would not exceed AHD 97.490</li></ul>The Council gives public notice on a draft VPA relating to this planning proposal in accordance with <a href="https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2021-0759#sec.204" target="_blank">Clause 204</a> of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021.The draft VPA proposes to secure the following public benefits to support the development growth resulting from the increased density at the subject site:<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;"><li>monetary contribution of $75,000 towards public artwork in accordance with Council&rsquo;s Public Art Policy</li><li>design and delivery of works to upgrade a public pathway extending from the rear of the site to The Postern</li><li>dedication of 8 car parking spaces for public use at the subject development&rsquo;s commercial carpark</li></ol>The contribution provided by the VPA, if executed, will be applied towards the Community Infrastructure works under the <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/files/sharedassets/public/ecm/willoughby-council-website/policies/policies/pa_policy_procedures_manual.pdf">Planning Agreement Policy &amp; Procedures Manual</a>, providing valuable public benefits to the Castlecrag community.The draft VPA and its explanatory note can be viewed under &ldquo;Documents on Exhibition&rdquo; on the right side panel of this page.Comments can be made from 29 November (Tuesday) 2022 to 31 January (Tuesday) 2023.Your comments should be limited to matters concerning this subject VPA, not the related Planning Proposal of which its own exhibition has concluded. Any comments relating to the Planning Proposal will not be considered as part of this exhibition.Your comments may be published unless you specify that you do not wish this to happen.Additional information about parking provision is also available under the &quot;Supporting information&quot; tab to the right, to assist community feedback on the draft VPA and its explanatory note (which are the documents on exhibition). This information explains the parking provision under the <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/100-edinburgh-rd-castlecrag-planning-proposal">planning proposal</a> and how it relates to the draft VPA.Where a political donation has been made, please complete an<a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Development/Get-Approval/Political-Donations-Expenditures" target="_blank"> electronic Political Donations and Gifts Disclosure Form</a>.

Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement for 100 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag

NOTE: The EOI process concluded at 5pm on 14 MarchAre you interested in becoming a member of one of the Willoughby City Council Advisory Committees?Advisory Committees provide advice on the development and implementation of Council&rsquo;s strategic priorities.They represent one of the many ways that community members are able to participate in Council decision-making.The proposed framework includes the establishment of seven committees, as listed below:<ul><li>Access and Inclusion</li><li>Active and Integrated Transport</li><li>Bicentennial Reserve and Flat Rock Gully</li><li>Built and Cultural Heritage</li><li>Bushland and Natural Heritage</li><li>Sustainability</li><li>Cultural and Creative Arts</li></ul>Please express your interest in becoming a member by filling out the application form below.

Advisory Committees Expressions of Interest

Project UpdateThank you for submitting feedback on the Draft Market Park Garden Reserve Action Plan (RAP). The consultation is now closed and the draft RAP is revised based on feedback from Community Consultation. <hr>Willoughby City Council is seeking community feedback for Market Garden Park.Please review the Draft Market Garden Park Reserve Action Plan in the Document Library and leave your comments below in the survey prior to closure of the community consultation period at 5 pm, Tuesday 21 March 2023.Market Garden Park consists of revegetated bushland, parkland, Sailors Bay Creek and a future community garden. Bushland within Market Garden Park protects the headwaters of Sailors Bay Creek which downstream flows into Middle Harbour.Key Actions for the Draft Reserve Action Plan are:<ul><li>Bushland Regeneration</li><li>Maintenance works of riparian zone along Sailors Bay Creek.</li><li>Installation interpretive signage.</li></ul>All community members who leave a comment will receive a response after the community consultation period.Your PrivacyWilloughby City Council takes the privacy of the participants using this site very seriously.Please note all submissions are public documents and may be made available or reproduced in Council reports. All personal information collected will be kept in strict confidence. For further information regarding your privacy please refer to Bang the Table Privacy Policy at <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy"></a><a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy">https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy</a> or Willoughby Council at <a href="http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645"></a><a href="http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645">http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645</a>

Draft Market Garden Park Reserve Action Plan 2023

<div class="SCXW103705160 BCX0"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW103705160 BCX0">Willoughby City Council is developing a Public Spaces and Recreation Strategy to help meet the growing and evolving recreation needs and interests of our community. This Strategy will provide a guide for the planning, design and management of our public spaces over the next 10 years. </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW103705160 BCX0">Public spaces include our parks, sports spaces, civic spaces, public facilities and streets.The Strategy will aim to improve our network of public spaces to promote community connection, resilience and health and wellbeing through the planning, development and management of recreational and public spaces across the Council area. </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW103705160 BCX0">In particular, the Strategy will seek to respond to the following issues: </div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW103705160 BCX0"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW103705160 BCX0"><li aria-setsize="-1" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW103705160 BCX0" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="13">Barriers to creating new areas of public space, mainly related to land availability and high costs, which means there is a strong focus on improving access to, and increasing the quality of, existing public spaces </li><li aria-setsize="-1" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW103705160 BCX0" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="13">The needs of our growing and changing population, and</li><li aria-setsize="-1" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW103705160 BCX0" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="13">The role that public spaces can play in creating community resilience, which has become an increased priority due to the COVD-19 pandemic and recent societal shocks and stresses.</li></ul></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW103705160 BCX0">Consultation</div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW103705160 BCX0">Between 22 February and 26 March 2023, we received community and stakeholder insights to inform the development of this Strategy, which (subject to Council endorsement) will then be placed on public exhibition. </div></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW103705160 BCX0"> </div>

Help us create a new Public Spaces and Recreation Strategy

Between 1 March and 31 March 2023, community feedback was sought on a revised draft Pesticide Use Notification Plan.The Plan, most recently adopted in 2017, outlines how the Council notifies people if and when pesticides will be used on public land.The Plan has been altered in the following ways:<ul><li>Referencing the current NSW Pesticides Regulation 2017</li><li>Clarifying that Council will use corflute and A-frame signs to notify pesticide use</li><li>Removal of community consultations for minor changes, in the future, to the Pesticide Notification Plan</li><li>Extending the plan&rsquo;s timeframe from 3 to 5 years</li><li>Clarifying how we will make the finalised plan available</li></ul>This Plan does not guide decisions by the Council about what pesticides should be used, which is covered by the <a href="https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/licensing-and-regulation/legislation-and-compliance/acts-administered-by-the-epa/act-summaries#pa">Pesticides Act 1999</a>.<a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/81539/widgets/387998/documents/252677">The Plan can be downloaded here.</a>

Revised Pesticide Use Notification Plan 

Project UpdateThank you for submitting feedback on the Draft Market Park Garden Reserve Action Plan (RAP). The consultation is now closed and the draft RAP is revised based on feedback from Community Consultation.<hr>Willoughby City Council is seeking community feedback for Beverley Blacklock Reserve.Please review the Draft Beverley Blacklock Reserve Action Plan in the Document Library and leave your comments below in the survey prior to closure of the community consultation period at 5 pm, Wednesday 12th April 2023.Beverley Blacklock Reserve is a long, narrow bushland reserve that hugs the south-east corner of the Castlecrag peninsula set on the shores of Middle Harbour. The reserve plays an important role in maintaining the natural landscape character of Castlecrag and provides continuous connectivity of habitat for native wildlife.Key Actions for the Draft Reserve Action Plan 2023:<ul><li>Bush regeneration</li><li>Tree health inspections</li><li>Monitoring of the tidal rock platform below Cheyne Walk</li></ul>All community members who leave a comment will receive a response after the community consultation period.Your PrivacyWilloughby City Council takes the privacy of the participants using this site very seriously.Please note all submissions are public documents and may be made available or reproduced in Council reports. All personal information collected will be kept in strict confidence. For further information regarding your privacy please refer to Bang the Table Privacy Policy at <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy"></a><a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy">https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy</a> or Willoughby Council at <a href="http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645"></a><a href="http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645">http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645</a>

Draft Beverley Blacklock Reserve Action Plan 2023

Between 28 March and 26 April 2023, Willoughby City Council sought feedback on a Council-related Development Application Conflict of Interest Policy &amp; Council-related Development Application Conflict of Interest Procedures&nbsp;document.The <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/84709/widgets/400400/documents/254656">Council-related Development Application Conflict of Interest&nbsp;Policy</a>&nbsp;sets out the principles for the management of relevant Development Applications and the <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/84709/widgets/400400/documents/254700">Council-related Development Application Conflict of Interest Procedure</a>&nbsp;outlines the process required in technical detail.The production of these two documents followed legislative changes introduced by the NSW Government which require the existing Policy be rescinded and a new Policy introduced.The Council&#39;s previous policy (<a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/files/sharedassets/public/ecm/willoughby-council-website/policies/policies/1-assessment_of_development_applications.doc.pdf">Guidelines for Assessment of Council Development Applications</a>) was adopted in June 1997.

Council-related Development Application Conflict of Interest Policy

Consultation is now concludedThis Planning Proposal is now at the post exhibition assessment stage and will be reported back to Council at a date yet to be determined. NOTE: THE TEXT BELOW IS WHAT WAS PUBLICLY EXHIBITED AND HAS BEEN RETAINED (UNCHANGED) AS A RECORD.Feedback is sought on a planning proposal seeking to amend zoning, height and floor space controls on the following land in the suburb of Chatswood:<ul><li>10 Gordon Avenue</li><li>15 Nelson Street</li><li>17 Nelson Street</li><li>19 Nelson Street</li></ul>The planning proposal is accompanied by proposed draft site specific planning provisions in the Willoughby Development Control Plan.The closing time and date for submissions is 5pm Thursday 27 April 2023.Proposed amendments to Willoughby Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2012The following amendments are proposed to the Willoughby LEP:<ul type="disc"><ul class="decimal_type"><li>Change the land use zone from R3 Medium Density Residential to B4 Mixed Use.</li><li>Increase the height on the site from 12m to 90m.</li><li>Increase the Floor Space Ratio on the site from 0.9:1 to 6:1.</li><li>Apply a minimum non-residential floor space requirement equating to 17% of total assessable GFA on the site.</li></ul></ul>The above changes:<ul><li>Respond to the Council&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Development/Plan/Planning-Rules/Planning-Strategies#section-4">Chatswood CBD Planning and Urban Design Strategy</a>, which seeks to guide all future development in the Chatswood CBD to 2036 and beyond (including providing growth for employment and housing, achieving exceptional design and supporting a distinctive, resilient and vibrant centre); and</li><li>Will facilitate the construction of a 27-storey mixed use development</li></ul>Proposed amendments to Willoughby Development Control Plan:The proposed LEP amendments are accompanied by proposed changes to the Willoughby Development Control Plan (DCP).These changes include objectives, performance criteria and controls to guide future development at the site, covering matters such as built form, setbacks, street wall heights, amenity, open space and landscaping.Information availableIn the Supporting Documents section at the right hand side of this page, you can find the following documents.These documents are broadly listed in chronological order, with the most recent documents at the top:<ul><li>A final revised planning proposal report and urban design report, which address issues raised by the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) when it supported this matter going to public exhibition (Gateway determination)</li><li>DPE&rsquo;s Gateway determination</li><li>Proposed changes to the Willoughby LEP, in the form of maps and written changes</li><li>Proposed draft Development Control Plan</li><li>Council report prepared for December 2022 meeting, and meeting resolution</li><li>Original planning proposal submission provided to Council</li></ul>Other detailsIn accordance with the process for planning proposals, the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has issued a Gateway Determination which requires that the proposal be placed on exhibition for 28 days.The Gateway Determination includes authorisation for Willoughby City Council to exercise the functions of the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces under section 3.36(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.The proposed rezoning and planning control changes currently on exhibition will be used to assess any future development applications for the site.A concept plan and supporting documentation has been submitted indicating a possible redevelopment of the site based on the proposed planning controls and the Chatswood CBD Planning and Urban Design Strategy.How to have your sayThe planning proposal and draft WDCP amendments are on exhibition from Thursday 30 March to Thursday 27 April 2023.Written submissions will be received up until 5pm Thursday 27 April 2023 and can be:<ul><li>Provided at the electronic submission form below; or</li><li>Addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 57, Chatswood NSW 2057; or</li><li>Emailed to <a href="mailto:email@willoughby.nsw.gov.au">email@willoughby.nsw.gov.au</a>.</li></ul>For enquiries contact Strategic Planner Craig O&#39;Brien on (02) 9777 1000<a class="local" href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/pp849-853-859-pacific-hwy-2-wilson-st-lot-1-dp-1189541-2021-007/widgets/369741/team_members"></a><a class="local" href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/pp849-853-859-pacific-hwy-2-wilson-st-lot-1-dp-1189541-2021-007/widgets/369741/team_members"></a>Please Note<ul><li>Comments should be restricted to the planning proposal and draft WDCP changes</li><li>To help us to better understand your feedback, it would be helpful if you provide sub-headings on key themes within your comments or submissions</li><li>Council takes no responsibility for comments of a personal or defamatory nature contained in submissions.</li><li>You should also be aware submissions are not individually acknowledged and concerns raised in your submission will not be responded to individually but will be considered as part of the assessment.</li><li>Submissions will be publicly available, and in relation to that, the Willoughby Council Privacy Statement is available below, and should be noted prior to making a submission:</li></ul><a href="http://haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/planning-proposal-10-herbert-street/documents/25224/download">Council&#39;s Privacy Statement</a>In making your submission, you may choose to remain anonymous, however this needs to be clearly stated on the submission (at the top of the front page in bold) that it is not to be treated as a public document. Please note should there be a need to substantiate matters contained in a submission made by you, anonymous submissions may be given less weight (or no weight) in the consideration of the matter.Persons lodging submissions must declare political donations (including donations of $1000 or more) made in the previous 2 years. Further details on Disclosure of Political Donations and Expenditures is available below:<a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Development/Get-Approval/Political-Donations-Expenditures?BestBetMatch=disclosure|044fb7c1-92ab-4575-877c-48defc95f736|5814b26a-44d6-4abb-ba8b-fb33ee7ebfbe|en-AU">Disclosure of Political Donations and Expenditures</a>

Planning Proposal relating to 10 Gordon Avenue and 15-19 Nelson Street Chatswood

29 March (Wednesday) to 27 April (Thursday) 2023, comment was sought on a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) relating to a planning proposal seeking to amend development controls at 849-859 Pacific Highway, Chatswood.This followed the exhibition of the <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/pp849-853-859-pacific-hwy-2-wilson-st-lot-1-dp-1189541-2021-007">planning proposal</a> for the site in late 2022 which sought to:<ul class="decimal_type" style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left:26px;"><li>Rezone the Land from R4 High Density Residential to B4 Mixed Use</li><li>Increase the maximum building height from 24m to 90m</li><li>Increase the maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) from 1.5:1 to 6:1</li></ul>The draft VPA proposes to secure a monetary contribution of $10,840,203 for funding public works in the Chatswood CBD area to support the development growth resulting from the increased density at the subject site.The monetary contribution provided by the VPA, if executed, will be applied towards the Community Infrastructure works under the <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/files/sharedassets/public/ecm/willoughby-council-website/policies/policies/pa_policy_procedures_manual.pdf">Planning Agreement Policy &amp; Procedures Manual</a>, providing valuable public benefits to the Chatswood community.The draft VPA and its explanatory note can be viewed under &ldquo;Documents on Exhibition&rdquo; on the right side panel of this page.

Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement for 849-859 Pacific Highway, Chatswood

Willoughby City Council is currently developing a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in collaboration with <a href="https://www.reconciliation.org.au/">Reconciliation Australia</a>, the lead body for Reconciliation in Australia.Reconciliation: Reconciliation is about strengthening the relationships between First Nations People and the wider community, for the benefit of all of us as Australians.Council&rsquo;s RAP will be a strategic document that will provide a framework for inclusion as well as contributing towards local and national reconciliation. The RAP will act as a guide, preparing our organisation for future reconciliation initiatives.During the development of the RAP, we will inform, involve, consult and collaborate with our community through Willoughby City Council website, social media platforms, media releases, flyers and workshops.We will consult with our community through information sessions, surveys and events. We will hold workshops to collaborate with stakeholders and community members including young people. At each stage of the development of the RAP, we will keep our community informed.We encourage involvement and collaboration of First Nations community members, and other stakeholders in the process of development of the RAP.The RAP development plan will have a number of phases with a number of opportunities to hear feedback and ideas from our community.The consultation is an opportunity for the community to share their ideas on how we can acknowledge and promote the Gamaragal history, culture and protocols of country and First Nations People who live within the area.Community consultation workshopsIn late March, Willoughby City Council ran community consultation workshops with our community members and stakeholders for the development of the RAP. The workshops were facilitated by Susan Moylan Coombs. Susan has extensive experience working with First Nations communities nationally, with specific expertise in community consultation, empowerment and the facilitation of voice and storytelling.Susan uses her expertise to work with mainstream organisations and communities in the provision of cultural competency and immersion sessions as well as social planning processes.SurveyPlease fill out the survey below before midnight on Sunday, 30 April to help us develop the Reconciliation Action Plan.Your Privacy:Willoughby City Council takes the privacy of the participants using this site very seriously.Please note that the contents of your comments collected via the survey below, or at the workshops above, made may be made available or reproduced in Council reports, while noting that the Council will not publish your name.All personal information collected will be kept in strict confidence. For further information regarding your privacy please refer to Bang the Table Privacy Policy at https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy or Willoughby Council at <a href="http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645">http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645</a><a href="http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645"></a><a href="http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645"></a>

Willoughby City Council Reconciliation Action Plan 

Willoughby City Council is seeking feedback on a draft Plan of Management for 28-32 and 34-40 Devonshire St, Chatswood.The properties at this site are owned by the Council and classified as Land Community (general community use). Current uses include:<ul type="disc"><li>Headspace, operated by New Horizons Limited, a not-for-profit organisation providing mental health support services for children and young people under a hire agreement.</li><li>Council administration space</li><li>Sustainability activities and a community garden</li><li>Devonshire Street Childcare Centre</li></ul>In reviewing the requirements to lease or licence the properties at 28-32 and 34-40 Devonshire Street Chatswood, officers became aware that the sites are not currently under an adopted Plan of Management.Reference to the sites is made under the <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/files/sharedassets/public/ecm/willoughby-council-website/publications-reports-master-plans-strategies-action-plans/publications-reports-master-plans-strategies-action-plans/1-cbdparkspom.pdf">Plan of Management Chatswood Parks Central Business District</a>, adopted 28 April 1997.A new Plan of Management is required for the authorisation of leases and licences relevant to these sites.The draft Plan of Management will also allow for greater flexibility for the existing hirers of the properties via the issuing of leases or licences.A copy of the draft Plan of Management can be viewed <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/84020/widgets/397756/documents/252702">here</a> or at the Council Administration Centre, 31 Victor St Chatswood.Have Your SayYou can have your say on the draft Plan of Management by, on or before Monday 8 May:<ul type="disc"><li>Completing the online survey below</li><li>Posting a submission to PO Box 57, Chatswood NSW 2057 or by emailing <a href="mailto:email@Willoughby.nsw.gov.au">email@willoughby.nsw.gov.au</a> (please address your letter or email to the Community Projects Officer); or</li><li>Speaking at a public hearing on 17 April (more details below)</li></ul>Public hearingThe public hearing provides the opportunity for the community to comment on retaining the categorisation of community land in the Devonshire St draft Plan of Management as per the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993.Other comments about the Devonshire St draft Plan of Management may also be made at the public hearing.<ul type="disc"><li>Location: The Auditorium, Dougherty Community Centre. 7 Victor St, Chatswood NSW 2067.</li><li>Date: Monday 17 April 2023</li><li>Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm</li></ul>Please RSVP to speak at the public hearing through the registration tab below by Friday 14 April 2023.If you would like to register for the public hearing, we advise you to read through the Devonshire St draft Plan of Management prior to joining the public hearing.Your PrivacyWilloughby City Council takes the privacy of the participants using this site very seriously.Please note that the contents of your comments made may be made available or reproduced in Council reports.All personal information collected will be kept in strict confidence. For further information regarding your privacy please refer to Bang the Table Privacy Policy at <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy">https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy</a> or Willoughby Council at <a href="http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645">http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645</a>

Draft Plan of Management for 28-32 and 34-40 Devonshire St, Chatswood

This exhibition is now completed. The Council report following the exhibition is included in section 4 of the document library listed below.&nbsp;Between 5 March and 7 June 2022, Willoughby City Council exhibited proposed changes to Willoughby Local Environmental Plan 2012 (LEP) and Willoughby Development Control Plan (DCP).Thank you to everyone that took the time to complete a survey, email a submission, write a comment, or make enquiry with one of our staff to tell us what was important to you.You can watch one of twelve interactive information webinars tailored to different areas within the Local Government Area <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/lep-surveys-docs22/widgets/366894/videos">HERE</a>.&nbsp;You can also view the draft documents in the section entitled &lsquo;Draft LEP and other relevant documents&#39; or download the presentation slides to the right of this page.&nbsp;Submissions were collated into a feedback report by independent community engagement specialists which is also available to the right of this page.&nbsp;On 23 February 2023, the Draft LEP was sent to State Government for making as a final instrument. Council is responsible for finalising the Draft DCP in tandem with the LEP. Refer to the lifecycle diagram on the right hand side of this page for more details about the next steps.&nbsp;The final Draft Local Environmental Plan (WLEP) and Development Control Plan (WDCP)&nbsp;is expected to be finalised in the first half of 2023.To view the proposed changes for your property, follow <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/76189/widgets/366770/documents/228496" target="_blank">these instructions</a> to the<a href="https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/spatialviewerlite/#/find-a-property/address?ppnumber=PP-2021-6242" target="_blank">&nbsp;digital spatial map</a> in the NSW Planning Portal. BACKGROUNDThe exhibited documents sought to:&nbsp;<ul style="margin-bottom:0cm;" type="disc"><li style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#414141;background:white;'>Respond to the demands of our changing climate (urban heat) and the impacts of the pandemic which highlighted the value of private and public open space and walkable neighbourhoods with local services and amenities.</li><li style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#414141;background:white;'>Establish greater development equity between the State Complying Development controls and local LEP controls,</li><li style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#414141;background:white;'>Enhance the leafy character of the north shore by protecting tree canopy and vegetation vital for biodiversity, human health and wellbeing from being systematically eroded through development of traditional garden areas.</li></ul>They did this by providing for:<ul><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background: white;">Substantial increases in heights and floor space ratios (FSRs) in Chatswood, and applies the controls established in the St Leonards Crows Nest 2036 Plan issued by State Government for St Leonards/Crowns Nest. Locally appropriate increases in heights and FSRs are proposed in the local centres of Artarmon, North Willoughby, Naremburn, Castlecrag, Northbridge, Penshurst St and Willoughby South, to encourage new local jobs and housing diversity close to services and transport.</li></ul><ul style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left:undefined;"><li>Increases to the height and FSR in Chatswood, to create a vibrant and confident CBD to provide capacity for commercial growth in the core of the CBD around the transport interchange. The aim is to consolidate Chatswood&rsquo;s position as one of Sydney&rsquo;s top 10 suburban office markets, while ensuring new developments are of excellent design and incorporate green landscaping with strong sustainability credentials overall.</li><li>The extension of the boundary of the CBD to allow for residential growth beyond the core area as part of mixed use high density developments capitalising on Chatswood&rsquo;s exceptional transport connectivity and high level of services and amenities.</li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:0cm;" type="disc"><li style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#414141;background:white;'>Increased affordable housing in new residential developments, from 4% of Gross Floor Area (GFA) to 10%, in line with aspirations in the North District Plan and in recognition of the urgent need for more affordable rental housing in all parts of Sydney.</li><li style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#414141;background:white;'>An increase in floor space ratios for certain amalgamated sites in industrial areas and proposes adjustments to permissibility of uses in these areas, to promote and stimulate strong economic activity and local job making.</li><li style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#414141;background:white;'>Housekeeping amendments will also be made where corrections or updating is required &ndash; including LEP improvements to enable efficiency</li><li style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#414141;background:white;'>proposed heritage listing of the Griffin Centre in Castlecrag and the Artarmon Bowling Club.</li><li style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#414141;background:white;'>Restricting current developments that are considered out of line with Council&rsquo;s current vision but allow new development that it is believed will deliver positive community outcomes and put in place protections for the quality of life and character of Willoughby we all enjoy.</li></ul>For enquiries contact Council&rsquo;s Strategic Planning on 9777 1000.

Review of Willoughby Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and Willoughby Development Control Plan (DCP) 

This Have Your Say site is used to exhibit Planning Proposals, which seek to amend zoning or development standards for land in the Willoughby LGA.

Planning Proposals

From time to time, the Council will decide to form an agreement between the Council and a developer, under which the developer is required to dedicate land free of cost, pay a monetary contribution, or provide any other material public benefit. These are known as Voluntary Planning Agreements.

Planning Agreements

The final adopted Our Future Willoughby 2032 and supportive suite of documents have been uploaded here. 

Our Future Willoughby 2032

Project UpdateThank you to those who participated in the consultation of the Draft Explosives Reserve and HC Press Park Reserve Action Plan (RAP). The RAP was adopted at the last Council meeting on 27 June 2022.<hr>Willoughby City Council is seeking community feedback for Explosives Reserve and H.C Press Park.Please review the Explosives Reserve &amp; H.C Press Park Draft Reserve Action Plan in the Document Library and leave your comments below in the survey prior to closure of the community consultation period at&nbsp;5 pm, Tuesday 1 March 2022.Explosives Reserve and H.C. Press Park comprise of a largely intact 35 hectare area of bushland located in Castle Cove, within the Middle Harbour catchment. Both reserves provide an ecological corridor that extends from H.D. Robb Reserve to the north, North Arm Reserve and around to the Castlecrag Northern Escarpment to the south, and across Bantry Bay from Garrigal National Park. Both reserves provide habitat for a diversity of plants and animals including threatened species such as the <span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Red-crowned Toadlet, Powerful Owl and White-bellied Sea Eagle.This draft Reserve Action Plan outlines the management objectives for the next 5 years to protect and preserve Willis Park&rsquo;s natural features. Actions include bush regeneration, monitoring of encroachments and increasing suitable habitat for wildlifeYour PrivacyWilloughby City Council takes the privacy of the participants using this site very seriously.Please note that comments made may be made available or reproduced in Council reports.All personal information collected will be kept in strict confidence. For further information regarding your privacy please refer to Bang the Table Privacy Policy at <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy"></a><a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy">https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy</a> or Willoughby Council at <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Site-Footer/Sub-Footer-Links/Privacy-Statement/Privacy-Statement">https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Site-Footer/Sub-Footer-Links/Privacy-Statement/Privacy-Statement</a>

Draft Explosives Reserve & H.C. Press Park Reserve Action Plan

Willoughby City Council undertook community and stakeholder consultation on a proposal to modify the parking restrictions along Keary Street and Oakville Road, in the vicinity of the Willoughby Public School and Willoughby Girls High School during late December 2021 and early January 2022. Community feedback was considered and the parking restrictions plan amended to incorporate submissions, the revised plans were endorsed by the Traffic Committee at its 9 March 2022 meeting and considered by Council at its 6 April 2022 meeting with Council recommending that a second round of consultation was undertaken.Should modifications to the plans supported by the Traffic Committee, or additional measures, be identified as part of this new round of consultation, this will be considered and if appropriate, be forwarded to the Traffic Committee for re-consideration and Council for a final decision. The Traffic Committee Minutes and Council&#39;s Ordinary Meeting Agenda are available in the site&#39;s Document Library.A supplementary period for community submissions was available until Friday 29 April 2022. No changes to the plans supported by the Traffic Committee are being proposed after consideration was given to the community comments. A summary of the community and stakeholder feedback is attached in in the Document Library.&nbsp;The implementation of the parking restrictions as supported by the Traffic&nbsp;Committee&nbsp;will now proceed and are anticipated to be implemented by the end of 2022, subject to work allocation, funding availability and weather conditions.The parking changes are in response to a submission from Willoughby Public School and its Parents and Citizens Association to improve safety for school children and movement of parents and their children on Keary Street and Oakville Road prior to the start, and shortly after the end, of school on school days.Background InformationThe parking restrictions on Keary Street and Oakville Road aim to support the short term set down and pick up by buses and parents in motor cars by during school peak drop off and pick up periods which are 8:30am &ndash; 9:30am and 2:30pm to 4:00pm School Days and longer parking opportunities at other times during weekdays.&bull; Locating &lsquo;quick&rsquo; set down and pick up areas using No Parking restrictions close to the entry points to the school. Parents stay with their vehicle and move off immediately after the child safely leaves the motor car.&bull; Providing short term parking areas to permit parent delivery of a child to the entry using 5 and 10 minutes duration parking. A parent can leave their car parked and safely take a child to and from the school entry and exit&bull; Maintaining bus stops and bus layovers to support safe and convenient bus access and operations in close proximity to the schools. To support bus use by students of the Willoughby Public School and Willoughby Girls High School.&bull; Provision of mobility impaired parking in Keary Street and Oakville RoadThe &nbsp;parking restrictions have been developed in collaboration with Willoughby Public School and its Parents and Citizens Association and in consultation with State Transit Authority and the NSW Police. The parking restriction changes are outlined below.Keary Street&bull; Retain and shorten the length of the existing bus zone, west side of road, south of Oakville Road&bull; Consolidation and relocation of the Bus Zones, west side of the road, towards the intersection with Mowbray Road.&bull; Increase the length of the existing timed No Parking 8:30am &ndash; 9:30am and 2:30pm to 4:00pm School Days restrictions by approximately 5 metres, west side of the road, north of Eaton Street&bull; Provision of a new mobility parking space during 8:30am &ndash; 9:30am and 2:30pm to 4:00pm School Days, west side of the road, south of the intersection with Eaton Street&bull; Provide 10-minute parking during 8:30am &ndash; 9:30am and 2:30pm to 4:00pm School Days in place of the existing unrestricted parking, east side of road, between Eaton Road and Mowbray Road.&bull; Retain full time No Stopping restrictions at intersections, pedestrian crossings and driveways.Oakville Road&bull; Provide No Parking 8:30am to 9:30am and 2:30pm to 4:00pm on School Days) in place of existing 5-minute parking 8:30am &ndash; 9:30am and 2:30pm to 4:00pm School Days, south side of the road, between the wombat crossing and Keary Street&bull; Provide No Parking 8:30am to 9:30am and 2:30pm to 4:00pm on School Days) in place of existing 5-minute parking 8:30am &ndash; 9:30am and 2:30pm to 4:00pm School Days, south side of the road, between the wombat crossing and proposed 10 minute timed parking restrictions (see below)&bull; Provide 85-metre 10 minute 8:30am &ndash; 9:30am and 2:30pm to 4:00pm School Days, south side of the road, between the abovementioned timed No Parking restriction and Medway Lane.Diagrams showing the existing and new parking restrictions along Keary Street and Oakville Road are provided in the document library.&nbsp;Contact detailsIf you have any further questions about the proposed project please contact Gordon Farrelly, Traffic and Transport Team Leader on 02 9777 1000 during business hours.Your PrivacySome personal information is required in this survey so that Council understands where respondents live in relation to the proposed Artarmon West Precinct Resident Parking Scheme Area. Willoughby City Council takes the privacy of the participants using this site very seriously. Contact details are asked for so that we can advise respondents of the outcome or follow up on further details about your response.All personal information collected will be kept in strict confidence. For further information regarding your privacy please refer to Bang the Table Privacy Policy at <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy"></a><a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy">https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy</a> or Willoughby Council at <a href="http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645"></a><a href="http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645">http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645</a>

Parking Restrictions Keary Street and Oakville Road in Willoughby

On 27 June 2022, Council adopted a Bales Park Playground Improvements Plan.This followed two rounds of community consultation. The first round of consultation, in 2021, was used to help develop the draft plan. A second round of consultation was then held in 2022 to seek comments on the draft plan.The plan includes a new slide, trampoline, train, sandpit area, climbing structure, voice tubes, swing set and renewal of existing furniture. The existing circular pathway and fencing have been retained.The draft Master Plan for the whole of Bales Park will be developed at a later date, and the community will be notified when it is available for public exhibition.

Bales Park Draft Playground Improvements Plan 

During 2021 and 2022, Willoughby City Council delivered 12 new raised and marked crossings, known as wombat crossings, across the LGA.During July 2022, the Council completed the final crossing under the School Children Safety Wombat Crossing Program.This crossing, at Rohan Street near Willoughby Road in Naremburn, enables a safer trip for Naremburn pedestrians, including students from nearby Naremburn School.The Rohan St crossing, and another crossing at Hampden Road, Artarmon, creates a new right of way for pedestrians, so motorists now need to give way to pedestrians crossing the road at these locations.A further ten existing zebra pedestrian crossings were upgraded to raised wombat crossings at suburbs including Willoughby, Lane Cove North, Chatswood, Castle Cove and Castlecrag. By creating raised crossings, motorist speed is reduced and therefore pedestrian safety enhanced.Council received $1.95 million to undertake these works under the Federal Government&rsquo;s School Children Safety Wombat Crossing Program.The full list of crossings created is below:<ol><li>High Street at Bedford Street, North Willoughby</li><li>Hampden Road, north of Barton Road, Artarmon</li><li>Merrenburn Avenue at Willoughby Road, Naremburn</li><li>Hatfield Street between Mowbray Road &amp; Farran Street Lane Cove North</li><li>Kirk Street at Archer Street, Chatswood</li><li>Keary Street at Eaton Street, Willoughby</li><li>Keary Street, south of Oakville Road, Willoughby</li><li>Rohan Street at Willoughby Road, Naremburn</li><li>Kendall Road between Holly Street and Rosebridge Avenue, Castle Cove</li><li>Kendall Road, south of Holly Street, Castle Cove</li><li>Edinburgh Road between The Parapet and Edith Street, Castlecrag</li><li>Westbourne Street, east of Pacific Highway, St Leonards</li></ol>Thank you to all community members who commented on the proposed crossing designs at this page.

Making our Pedestrian Crossings Safer for School Children

During October and November 2021, the Council exhibited a planning proposal and site-specific development control plan (DCP) for 44-52 Anderson St, Chatswood. At its June 2022 meeting, the Council supported the making of this proposal and DCP. The proposal was made and notified on the NSW legislation website on 29 July 2022.This page has now been archived but kept as an information resource.

Planning Proposal 44-52 Anderson Street (PP 2021/001)

Project UpdateThank you for your feedback. Council adopted the new Artarmon Park Reserve Action Plan at its last Council Meeting on 22 August 2022. A Council Report and Exhibition Summary Report has been provided on this page for you to view. We thank you for your feedback.<hr>Willoughby City Council is seeking community feedback for Artarmon Park Reserve.Please review the Draft Artarmon Park Reserve Action Plan in the Document Library and leave your comments below in the survey prior to closure of the community consultation period at&nbsp;5 pm, Thursday 19 May 2022.Artarmon Park is a small local reserve approximately 2.3 hectares in size that is divided by the Gore Hill Freeway. It consists of bushland and an open recreational grass area to the north of the Freeway and a stormwater retention pond, garden beds and a shared bicycle/walking path to the south.Key Actions for the Draft Reserve Action Plan include:<ul><li>Conduct surveys to monitor wildlife populations throughout the Park and investigate options to install supplementary wildlife habitat;</li><li>Continuation of weed management programs;</li><li>Plant native shrubs and ground covers in sections along shared path to improve local amenity.</li></ul>All community members who leave a comment will receive a response after the community consultation period.You may also be interested in providing feedback on the Reserve Action Plan for Artarmon Reserve&nbsp;at: <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/ArtarmonReserve">https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/ArtarmonReserve</a>Your PrivacyWilloughby City Council takes the privacy of the participants using this site very seriously.Please note all submissions are public documents and may be made available or reproduced in Council reports.&nbsp;All personal information collected will be kept in strict confidence. For further information regarding your privacy please refer to Bang the Table Privacy Policy at <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy"></a><a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy">https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy</a> or Willoughby Council at <a href="http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645"></a><a href="http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645">http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645</a>

 Draft Artarmon Park Reserve Action Plan

Project UpdateThank you for your feedback. Council adopted the new Artarmon Reserve Action Plan at its last Council Meeting on 22 August 2022. A Council Report and Exhibition Summary Report has been provided on this page for you to view. We thank you for your feedback.<hr>Willoughby City Council is seeking community feedback for Artarmon Reserve before 5 pm, Thursday 19 May 2022.Please review the Draft Artarmon Reserve Action Plan to the right of this screen, and leave your comments below in the survey prior to closure of the community consultation period.Artarmon Reserve is a multi-purpose 10 hectare reserve providing recreational opportunities and important refuge for native plants and wildlife. It is a special place where the local community can enjoy the natural environment in an urban area. Bushland here is significant as it acts as a corridor for native animals linking them with larger bushland areas in Middle Harbour and along the Lane Cove River.The Draft Artarmon Reserve Action Plan details management actions for a five year period. Key actions include:<ul><li>continuation of weed management in previously worked areas,</li><li>completion of controlled burning,</li><li>creek stabilisation work.</li></ul>Your PrivacyWilloughby City Council takes the privacy of the participants using this site very seriously.Please note all submissions are public documents and may be made available or reproduced in Council reports.&nbsp;All personal information collected will be kept in strict confidence. For further information regarding your privacy please refer to Bang the Table Privacy Policy at <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy"></a><a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy">https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy</a> or Willoughby Council at <a href="http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645"></a><a href="http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645">http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645</a>

Draft Artarmon Reserve Action Plan

Under the NSW Local Government Act, the Council is required to review its policy for the provision of expenses and facilities to elected members no later than 12 months after the election of these members.<p style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-top:0cm;background:white; border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px;'>In line with this legislative provisions, the Council on 27 June 2022 endorsed an updated policy being placed on public exhibition.<p style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-top:0cm;background:white; border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px;'>This policy, and the Council report considered on 27 June 2022, are available at the right hand side of this page.<p style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-top:0cm;background:white; border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px;'>Submissions were sought on this draft policy in July-August 2022. <p style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-top:0cm;background:white; border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px;'>On 22 August 2022, the Council endorsed the Policy. The report to the Council meeting, and the final policy, are available at the right hand side of this page.<p style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin:0cm;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-top:0cm;background:white; border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px;'>

Willoughby City Council’s Draft Mayor and Councillors Expenses and Facilities Policy 2022

On 23 May 2022, Willoughby City Council resolved to trial extended weekend hours for football games at Northbridge Oval, alongside a community engagement process.This trial commenced on Saturday, 2 July and finished on Sunday, 28 August 2022 (a period of eight weeks).The trial was designed to better understand the potential benefits and impacts of this additional sporting activity, to contribute a report to be considered at the September meeting of Council.The Council would need to seek feedback on proposed amendments to the Council&rsquo;s Synthetic Sportsground Management Plan (SSMP), and potentially other relevant Council policies, before there are any permanent changes to the usage hours of Northbridge Oval. The SSMP is Council&rsquo;s overarching plan to manage its four synthetic grounds, including their hours of use.During the trial period:<ul><li>The Northern Suburbs Football Association were able to use Northbridge Oval between 8am-9pm on Saturdays, compared to the current hours of 8am-7pm</li><li>Northbridge Football Club were able to use the oval between 8am-7pm on Sundays, compared to the current hours of 9am-6pm</li></ul>All other existing hours of use remained unchanged during the trial period. This included the current rest day arrangement on one Sunday in both July and August.Some important points about the trial are below:<ul><li>Submissions were able to be made until Wednesday, 31 August (no more than one submission per person).</li><li>All people who lodge submissions will be notified when the September Council meeting report is made public and will be able to request to address the Council meeting on this issue.</li><li>All comments may be made available or reproduced in Council reports unless specifically requested by the submitter that this is not to occur.</li><li>If any person would like to meet with the Council officers to discuss the trial, please make your request to Angela Casey, Council&rsquo;s Culture and Leisure Manager at <a data-fr-linked="true" href="mailto:angela.casey@willoughby.nsw.gov.au">angela.casey@willoughby.nsw.gov.au</a></li></ul>OutcomeOn the 19th of September 2022 a report on the trial was made to Council a resolution was made at that meeting to refer the outcomes of the trial for consideration to the review of the Synthetic Sportsground Management Plan 2018 and provide a report on the draft plan to Council in October 2022.

Northbridge Oval extended weekend hours trial 

Project UpdateThank you to those who participated in the consultation of the Draft Urban Bushland Plan of Management (UBPoM). Following Council&#39;s November meeting, the Urban Bushland Plan of Management was adopted.<hr>Willoughby City Council is seeking community feedback for its Draft Urban Bushland Plan of Management 2022 (UBPoM).Please review the Draft UBPoM in the Document Library and leave your comments below in the survey prior to closure of the community consultation period at&nbsp;5pm, Monday 7 March, 2022.The UBPoM 2021 establishes clear and consistent management policies across all bushland areas throughout the Willoughby local government area. It is been prepared under the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993.This Plan of Management is reviewed every 5 years while keeping the objectives and actions consistent. Changes include:<ul><li>Incorporating legislative changes that have occurred since the plan was last reviewed.</li><li>Incorporating any new Council Policies which have been developed or modification made to previous policies, in relation to bushland.</li><li>Establishing if the Urban Bushland Plan of Management 2014 had worked effectively since being adopted by council.</li><li>Identify sections within the plan which are now inappropriate, or require updating in light of new information, changing community attitudes and/or expectations in relation to managing urban bushland.</li><li>Establishing how changes in technology may enhance the workability and ease of use for the Urban Bushland Plan of Management.</li></ul>All community members who leave a comment will receive a response after the community consultation period.Your PrivacyWilloughby City Council takes the privacy of the participants using this site very seriously.Please note all submissions are public documents and may be made available or reproduced in Council reports.&nbsp;All personal information collected will be kept in strict confidence. For further information regarding your privacy please refer to Bang the Table Privacy Policy at <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy"></a><a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy">https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy</a> or Willoughby Council at <a href="http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645"></a><a href="http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645">http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=3085645</a>

Draft Urban Bushland Plan of Management 2021

Between 26 August and 10 September 2022, Willoughby City Council sought feedback on a proposal to improve bicycle safety, access and amenity in Nelson Street between Frank Channon Walk and the Pacific Highway, and on the Pacific Highway between Mowbray Road and Nelson Street, Chatswood.Through the creation of a dedicated 185m shared path on the Pacific Highway and 135m long on-road treatment in Nelson St, people will be more easily walk or cycle between the southern end of the Chatswood CBD and St Leonards.This new proposed link will provide:<ul><li>A shared path along the east side of Pacific Highway between Mowbray Rd and Nelson Rd</li><li>An on-road bicycle treatment on Nelson St between Pacific Highway and Frank Channon Walk</li><li>Link marking and associated signposting on Nelson St and along Nelson St</li><li>Bicycle connections and safety improvements on Nelson St at the Pacific Highway intersection.</li><li>Shared path pavement marking signs along Pacific Highway between Nelson St and Mowbray Rd.</li></ul>We released, for community feedback <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/80313/widgets/383403/documents/241536">concept design plans</a>, including a map of the proposed link.The final concept design plans have now been approved by the Willoughby Traffic Committee.Contact detailsIf you have any questions about this project please contact Siva Bala, Transport Engineer on 02 9777 1000 or email <a href="mailto:email@Willoughby.nsw.ov.au">email@Willoughby.nsw.ov.au</a>.Your PrivacyThe personal information that you have provided on this platform is necessary to enable Council staff to process the information and contact you if required. The personal information will only be viewed by Council staff who have responsibility for processing this information, however may be viewed by others as required by Law.Please note that the content of your comments made may be made available or reproduced in Council reports.For further information regarding your privacy please refer to Bang the Table Privacy Policy at <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy</a> or the Willoughby City Council&rsquo;s Privacy Statement viewed <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Site-Footer/Sub-Footer-Links/Privacy-Statement/Privacy-Statement">here</a>.

Proposed shared path link from Mowbray Rd to the Frank Channon Walk, Chatswood

Project UpdateThank you to those who participated in the consultation of the Draft Harold Reid Reserve Action Plan 2022-2027 (RAP). Following Council&#39;s November meeting, the RAP was adopted. We thank you for your participation.<hr>Harold Reid Reserve is named after Harold James Reid, local resident and former Willoughby Council Town Clerk.The reserve consists of 42 hectares of bushland with large areas of intact remnant vegetation located on the shores of Sugarloaf Bay in Middle Cove. It contains diverse plant communities home to a wide variety of wildlife species.It is Willoughby&rsquo;s second largest bushland reserve and connects with the largest, North Arm Reserve forming a continuous habitat link to the north and also to the south with the Castlecrag Northern Escarpment.Between 25 August and 22 September 2022 feedback was sought on the draft Harold Reid Reserve Action Plan 2022-2027The Action Plan included the following projects:<ul><li>A continuation of bush regeneration contractor works in the reserve</li><li>A continuation of Council&#39;s Bush Regeneration Team in removing weeds and carrying out track maintenance.</li><li>Conduct post-fire vegetation surveys in the northern area of the reserve that was burnt in 2021.</li></ul>During the five-year period since the current Reserve Action Action Plan was last updated in 2017, the following achievements have been made:<ul><li>A prescribed burn was completed in April 2021 on the northern side of the reserve.</li><li>Three vegetation plots have been established in the burn area to conducted vegetation surveys to measure ecological success of the site. Initial pre and post-fire vegetation surveys have been completed.</li><li>Both the Rembrandt Drives and The Quarterdeck Bushcare Groups have expanded their work areas. The Rembrandt Drive group now work in the reserve adjacent to 42 North Arm Road, 37 and 39 Rembrandt Drive. The Quarterdeck group now work in the reserve behind from 9, 11 13, 15 The Quarterdeck and 17 North Arm Road.</li></ul>You may be interested viewing the previous Have Your Say consultation on this Reserve Action Plan. To view it, please click the link below:<a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/admin/projects/haroldreidreserveactionplan">https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/admin/projects/haroldreidreserveactionplan</a>

Draft Harold Reid Reserve Action Plan 2022-2027

Project UpdateThank you to those who participated in the consultation of the Draft Warners Park Reserve Action Plan 2022-27 (RAP). Following Council&#39;s November meeting, the RAP was adopted. We thank you for your participation.<hr>Warners Park is a 3 hectare multi-purpose open space consisting of bushland, recreational areas and the Willoughby Community Garden. Walking tracks through the Park allow visitors to connect with tracks in Castlecrag and Market Garden Park, which links to Flat Rock Gully and Artarmon.Willoughby City Council is now considering community feedback on the draft Warners Park Reserve Action Plan 2022-27.The Action Plan proposes the following projects:<ul><li>A continuation of bush regeneration contractor works in the reserve.</li><li>A continuation Council&#39;s Bushland Support Team to remove weeds and conduct track maintenance.</li><li>A continuation of the Bushcare Group&#39;s works to remove weeds in the reserve, below The Keep Reserve.</li></ul>During the five-year period since the current Reserve Action Action Plan was last updated in 2017, the following achievements have been made:<ul><li>An informal children&rsquo;s bush play area was created in 2019, consisting of small log seats.</li><li>A post marker and handrail where installed at Eastern Valley Way entrance to promote public access into the park.</li><li>Primary bush regeneration works boarding Warners Park and Watergate Reserve was completed in 2019, with secondary works continuing annually.</li><li>Track upgrades from KU Crastlecrag Preschool to Moratai Crescent were completed in 2018, with realignments occurring in 2020. Bank stablisation works were completed and a weir was installed in 2020 on the western side of the park.</li></ul>All community members who left a comment up till the 23rd of September will receive a response.You may be interested viewing the previous Have Your Say consultation on this Reserve Action Plan. To view it, please click the link below:<a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/admin/projects/warners-park-draft-reserve-action-plan">https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/admin/projects/warners-park-draft-reserve-action-plan</a>

Draft Warners Park Reserve Action Plan 2022-27

Project UpdateThank you to those who participated in the consultation of the Ferndale Park Reserve Action Plan (RAP). Following Council&#39;s November meeting, the RAP was adopted. We thank you for your participation.<hr>Willoughby City Council is seeking community feedback for Ferndale Park.Please review the Ferndale Park Draft Reserve Action Plan in the Document Library and leave your comments below in the survey prior to closure of the community consultation period at 5 pm, Monday 8 August 2022.Ferndale Park is a long and narrow 9.8 hectare remnant bushland reserve that is surrounded by residential properties, located within the Lane Cove River catchment, Chatswood.This draft Reserve Action Plan outlines the management objectives for the next 5 years to protect and preserve Ferndale Park&rsquo;s natural features. Actions include bush regeneration, environmental education and track maintenance.Your PrivacyWilloughby City Council takes the privacy of the participants using this site very seriously.Please note that comments made may be made available or reproduced in Council reports.All personal information collected will be kept in strict confidence. For further information regarding your privacy please refer to Bang the Table Privacy Policy at <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy"></a><a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy">https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy</a> or Willoughby Council at <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Site-Footer/Sub-Footer-Links/Privacy-Statement/Privacy-Statement">https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Site-Footer/Sub-Footer-Links/Privacy-Statement/Privacy-Statement</a>

Draft Ferndale Park Reserve Action Plan 2022-2027

<hr>Our plan for a more accessible and inclusive Willoughby<hr>Willoughby City Council has approved the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022 - 2026. This is Council&rsquo;s second Plan and represents the next step on the journey to improving the access and inclusion of people with disability over the next four years.Following the 2017-2021 plan, and extensive consultation with people with a disability, their carers, service providers and advocacy groups this new plan was developed. The draft plan was then published and feedback was sought from the wider community up till the 6th of June 2022, and amendments made.The finalised Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022 - 2026 Plan sets out practical ways we can create a more inclusive City that enables people with disability to fully participate in our diverse community as well as have access to meaningful employment opportunities. We thank everyone who contributed.

Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026

From 27 October 2022, a new median was to have been placed at the intersection of Edinburgh Road, just west of Linden Way, at Castlecrag. This median had been proposed to stop motorists from crossing into the incorrect side of the road to bypass an existing speed cushion.However, following initial community feedback, this project has been put on hold.

Traffic management changes at the intersection of Edinburgh Road and Linden Way, Castlecrag

Exhibition is now closed.From 4 July to 1 Aug 2022, comment was sought on a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) relating to a planning proposal seeking to amend development controls at 613-627 Pacific Highway, Chatswood.This followed the exhibition of the <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/pp-613-627-pacific-hwy-2021-004">planning proposal</a> for the site in 2021 which sought to:<ol start="1" type="1"><li>Rezone the Land from B5 Business Development to B4 Mixed Use</li><li>Increase the maximum building height from 20m to 90m</li><li>Increase the maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) from 2.5:1 to 6:1</li></ol>The Council had given public notice on a draft VPA relating to this planning proposal in accordance with <a href="https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2021-0759#sec.204" target="_blank">Clause 204</a> of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021.The draft VPA proposes to secure a monetary contribution of $3,214,606 for funding public works in the Chatswood CBD area to support the development growth resulting from the increased density at the subject site.The monetary contribution provided by the VPA, if executed, will be applied towards the Community Infrastructure works under the <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/files/sharedassets/public/ecm/willoughby-council-website/policies/policies/pa_policy_procedures_manual.pdf">Planning Agreement Policy &amp; Procedures Manual</a>, providing valuable public benefits to the Chatswood community.Submissions received are currently being reviewed.

Voluntary Planning Agreement for 613-627 Pacific Highway, Chatswood 

Exhibition is now closed.Between 24 August to 21 September 2022, comment was sought on a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) relating to a planning proposal seeking to amend development controls at 629-639 Pacific Highway, Chatswood.This followed the exhibition of the <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/pp-629-637-pacific-hwy-chatswood-2017-003">planning proposal</a> for the site in 2021 which sought to:<ul class="decimal_type"><li>Rezone from B5 Business Development to B4 Mixed Use</li><li>Increase height from 20m to 90m</li><li>Increase floor space ratio from 2.5:1 to 6:1.</li></ul>The Council gave public notice on a draft VPA relating to this planning proposal in accordance with <a href="https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2021-0759#sec.204" target="_blank">Clause 204</a> of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021.The draft VPA proposes to secure a monetary contribution of $2,085,008 for funding public works in the Chatswood CBD area to support the development growth resulting from the increased density at the subject site.The monetary contribution provided by the VPA, if executed, will be applied towards the Community Infrastructure works under the <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/files/sharedassets/public/ecm/willoughby-council-website/policies/policies/pa_policy_procedures_manual.pdf">Planning Agreement Policy &amp; Procedures Manual</a>, providing valuable public benefits to the Chatswood community.The draft VPA and its explanatory note can be viewed under &ldquo;Documents on Exhibition&rdquo; on the right side panel of this page.

Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement for 629-639 Pacific Highway, Chatswood 

Exhibition is now closed.Between 24 August to 21 September 2022, comment was sought on a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) relating to a planning proposal seeking to amend development controls at 9-11 Nelson Street, Chatswood.This followed the exhibition of the <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/pp-9-11-nelson-st-chatswood-2020-012">planning proposal</a> for the site in mid-2022 which sought to:<ul class="decimal_type"><li>Rezone from R3 Medium Density Residential to B4 Mixed Use</li><li>Increase height from 12m to 90m</li><li>Increase floor space ratio from 0.9:1 to 6:1.</li></ul>The Council gave public notice on a draft VPA relating to this planning proposal in accordance with <a href="https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2021-0759#sec.204" target="_blank">Clause 204</a> of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021.The draft VPA proposes to secure a monetary contribution of $12,479,980 for funding public works in the Chatswood CBD area to support the development growth resulting from the increased density at the subject site.The monetary contribution provided by the VPA, if executed, will be applied towards the Community Infrastructure works under the <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/files/sharedassets/public/ecm/willoughby-council-website/policies/policies/pa_policy_procedures_manual.pdf">Planning Agreement Policy &amp; Procedures Manual</a>, providing valuable public benefits to the Chatswood community.In addition to the monetary contribution offer, the VPA secures a public access easement to be registered on land title. This easement is for a proposed public access way indicatively located along the site&rsquo;s eastern boundary, adjacent to the existing Frank Channon Walk.The draft VPA and its explanatory note can be viewed under &ldquo;Documents on Exhibition&rdquo; on the right side panel of this page.

Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement for 9-11 Nelson Street, Chatswood

On 19 September 2022, Willoughby City Council resolved to seek feedback on a proposed new Advisory Committees framework. This framework includes:<ul><li>An Advisory Committees Policy</li><li>Four proposed Advisory Committees, focussing on the following areas:<ol><li>Active and Integrated Transport</li><li>Sustainability and Environment</li><li>Access and Inclusion</li><li>Community, Culture and Heritage</li></ol></li><li>Terms of Reference for each of the above proposed committees</li></ul>Advisory Committees are one tool the Council uses to formally engage with community members and experts on particular issues to assist in decision making.It is proposed that each committee will be broadly responsible for:<ul><li>Providing advice on strategic issues and policy development</li><li>Providing assistance to support the development and implementation of key projects and initiatives</li><li>Working with stakeholders to raise awareness and promote behaviour change within the community.</li></ul>The public exhibition period opened on Monday 10 October 2022 and closed on Monday 14 November 2022.Following feedback, the Council resolved its approach to Advisory Committees at its meeting of 12 December 2022.On this page, you can read:<ul><li>The report which went to the Council meeting of 19 September 2022 (including its attachments) along with the resolution of the meeting</li><li>The proposed Policy, along with Terms of Reference for each committee</li><li>The Engagement Outcomes Report which went to the meeting of 12 December 2022</li><li>The minutes of the meeting of 12 December 2022</li></ul>In addition, a list of frequently asked questions and answers is also available on this page, along with correspondence from the Mayor to the Willoughby Progress Associations dated 4 November 2022.

Advisory Committees framework

Project Update<hr>Willoughby City Council is seeking community feedback for Ferndale Park.Please review the Ferndale Park Draft Reserve Action Plan in the Document Library and leave your comments below in the survey prior to closure of the community consultation period at&nbsp;5 pm, Monday 8 August 2022.Ferndale Park is a long and narrow 9.8 hectare remnant bushland reserve that is surrounded by residential properties, located within the Lane Cove River catchment, Chatswood.This draft Reserve Action Plan outlines the management objectives for the next 5 years to protect and preserve Ferndale Park&rsquo;s natural features. Actions include bush regeneration, environmental education and track maintenance.Your PrivacyWilloughby City Council takes the privacy of the participants using this site very seriously.Please note that comments made may be made available or reproduced in Council reports.All personal information collected will be kept in strict confidence. For further information regarding your privacy please refer to Bang the Table Privacy Policy at <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy"></a><a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy">https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy</a> or Willoughby Council at <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Site-Footer/Sub-Footer-Links/Privacy-Statement/Privacy-Statement">https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Site-Footer/Sub-Footer-Links/Privacy-Statement/Privacy-Statement</a>

Ferndale Park Draft Reserve Action Plan

In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act, 1993, Willoughby City Council advises that the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on 28th November 2022 will include the presentation of the audited Financial Statements and the Auditor&rsquo;s Reports for the financial year ending 30 June 2022.In accordance with Section 420 of the Local Government Act, 1993, written submissions regarding the Council&rsquo;s Audited Financial Statements or the Auditor&rsquo;s Reports were allowed up till 5 December 2022.Copies of the audited Financial Statements and the Auditor&rsquo;s Reports can be viewed in the Documents tab on this page.

Financial Statements 2021-2022

Street footpaths help improve pedestrian accessibility, encourage a healthy lifestyle and reduce road congestion and vehicle-related environmental impacts. For this reason, Willoughby City Council has a Missing Links program in place to prioritise footpath improvements across the LGA.Rembrandt Drive at Middle Cove has been identified as a high priority location for footpath works under the Missing Links program given it provides access to Harold Reid Reserve, is located on a bus route, and has history of correspondence from residents seeking a new footpath.Earlier this year, Willoughby City Council completed construction of a footpath between 59 to 83 Rembrandt Drive Middle Cove.In other parts of Rembrandt Drive, pedestrians need to walk on the grass verge, or where this verge is covered by unauthorised or wild plantings, on the road surface itself. This increases the possibility of trips and accidents, and conflict with motorists, particularly among people with mobility limitations.Between 3-31 August 2022, the Council sought feedback in relation to:<ul type="disc"><li>Whether funding should be allocated from the Missing Links program budget to extend the footpath to between 32B and 57 Rembrandt Drive before 30 June 2023; and</li><li>The detailed design of footpath works along the entire length of Rembrandt Drive.</li></ul>Additionally, on Thursday 11 August 2022 between 9am and 5pm, Council staff door-knocked Rembrandt Drive homes which are adjacent to the proposed footpath, to capture feedback from residents.On at its meeting of 27 February 2023, the Council decided:<ul><li>Willoughby City Council does not proceed with the proposed footpath along Rembrandt Drive until it such time that it can be demonstrated that community support for the project exists</li><li>The savings be diverted to the next prioritised project on the Missing Links Program that has a similar community benefit and safety enhancements and is supported by the local community</li></ul>

Proposed footpath extension works at Rembrandt Drive, Middle Cove

Following a public consultation process between 21st December 2022 and 21 February 2023, on 27 March 2023 Willoughby City Council adopted changes to the Community Use of Sports Facilities Policy&nbsp;(2021) and Synthetic Sportsgrounds Management Plan&nbsp;(2018) to better manage the Council&#39;s sporting facilities.This page is being retained as a record of the exhibited and final documents.To access a copy of the Council minutes, please go to <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Council-meetings/General-Council-Meetings">https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Council-meetings/General-Council-Meetings</a>

Proposed policy changes to better manage our sporting facilities

In November 2022, the Council commenced the trial closure of the Bellambi Street Square Project, at the corner of Bellambi Street and Sailors Bay Road, Northbridge.This trial closure was fully funded through the NSW Government&rsquo;s Streets as Shared Spaces Round 2 program, which sought to activate local centres and help them quickly recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 health orders.The aim of the trial closure was to also understand the community&rsquo;s views on the long-term proposal for this area which was included in the Council-adopted <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Development/Plan/Planning-Rules/Planning-Strategies">Local Centres Strategy</a> and the <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Residents/Current-works-and-projects/WCC/Northbridge-local-centre-streetscape-enhancements">Northbridge Public Domain Masterplan</a>.The trial closure is a smaller area than envisaged in the Public Domain Masterplan, as a larger area requires key changes to access to private space which involves further detailed design and planning.Between 6 February and 8 March 2023, we sought community feedback as to whether the Bellambi Street Square road closure should be ongoing.We also held a community drop-in session at the Bellambi Street Square on Saturday, 18 February.At its meeting of 26 April 2023, after considering a staff report and engagement outcomes report, the <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Council-meetings/General-Council-Meetings">Council resolved to retain the Bellambi St Square</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Residents/Current-works-and-projects/WCC/Northbridge-local-centre-streetscape-enhancements"></a>

Bellambi Street Square Project at Northbridge

During February and March 2023, a draft Customer Experience Strategy was exhibited for feedback.The strategy outlines a series of actions which will be taken between now and April 2025, under the four following pillars:<ul><li>Listen to the voice of the customer</li><li>Build a customer centric culture</li><li>Optimise processes, information and services and;</li><li>Improve technology and systems.</li></ul><a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Council-meetings/General-Council-Meetings">At its meeting of 26 April 2023</a>, the Strategy was adopted by the Council, after considering community feedback.The exhibited and final versions of the Strategy are available on this page, along with a consultation outcomes report.

Draft Customer Experience Strategy 

This project has progressed to the next stage with Willoughby City Council <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/edward-st-and-penshurst-st-south-streetscape-improvement-project">commencing community engagement on a proposed streetscape improvement project for Edward St and Penshurst St South, Willoughby</a>.&nbsp; <hr> Willoughby City Council is concerned about a range of traffic issues in Edward St, Willoughby. These issues include:<ul><li>High vehicle speeds, with a traffic study commissioned by the Council in 2020 showing 45 per cent of motorists using Edward St travelled above the posted speed limit of 50km/h;</li><li>Variable road widths and misaligned and poorly-marked intersections, which can cause confusion and conflict between vehicles and pedestrians;</li><li>A lack of facilities to support the safe travel of pedestrians and cyclists; and</li><li>Rat-running along the street from motorists seeking to avoid congestion.</li></ul>These issues are likely to be ongoing, given a major new residential development (Nine by Mirvac) is located at the street&rsquo;s southern end.Council set aside $450,000 in its 2022-23 Operational Plan to fund pedestrian, cycling, and traffic calming improvements at Edward St between Artarmon Road and Penkivil Street.In August-September 2022, Council sought feedback on proposed improvements, some of which involve Edward St&rsquo;s intersections with other streets.More specifically, the proposed improvements included:<ul><li>Four new pedestrian crossing facilities (pedestrian refuge islands &amp; a formal crossing by road narrowing);</li><li>Three raised threshold traffic calming devices, to reduce vehicle speeds;</li><li>New traffic islands to calm traffic and enable pedestrians to cross the road in stages;</li><li>New bicycle logo pavement markings and signage to integrate Edward St with an existing cycling network; and</li><li>Holding lines and traffic lane lines in Edward Street at side street intersections to define traffic lanes, improve motorists&rsquo; line of sight and improve road safety.</li></ul>The proposed works would have resulted in a reduction of approximately 10 available on-street parking spaces.<a href="http://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au"></a>Submissions closed on 5 September, 2022, with a community drop-in session held on 24 August 2022.After being considered at the October 2022 Traffic Committee meeting, the proposal was deferred for further investigation at the November 2022 Council meeting. Council minutes are <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Council-meetings/General-Council-Meetings">available here</a>.Participants in the Edward St consultation will be advised of any future updates in this project.At this page, you can:<ul><li>Read a brochure about the proposed improvements</li><li>Download detailed plans</li><li>Read the report and community engagement summary which went to the Traffic Committee meeting in October 2022.</li></ul>If you have any further questions about the proposal please contact Daniel Sui, Senior Transport Engineer on 02 9777 1000 during business hours.Your PrivacyWilloughby City Council takes the privacy of the participants using this site very seriously.Please note that comments made may be made available or reproduced in Council reports.All personal information collected will be kept in strict confidence. For further information regarding your privacy please refer to Bang the Table Privacy Policy at <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy">https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/privacy</a> or Willoughby Council at <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Site-Footer/Sub-Footer-Links/Privacy-Statement/Privacy-Statement">https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Site-Footer/Sub-Footer-Links/Privacy-Statement/Privacy-Statement</a>

Edward St, Willoughby proposed pedestrian, cycling and traffic calming works

Since May 2022, the Council has been reviewing its existing Community Engagement Framework, to ensure this framework meets contemporary community needs and desires.Matters considered in the review include:<ul><li>A survey of community members</li><li>The 2021 Census results</li><li>Staff, consultant and Councillor feedback and input</li><li>Lessons learned from recent engagement activities</li></ul>As a result of this work, an updated Community Engagement Framework - including a revised Community Engagement Policy and a new Community Engagement Strategy - were placed on public exhibition.The documents outline how the Council intends to meet its Community Strategic Plan Priority 5.5, which is to &quot;make it easy for citizens to engage and participate in decision making&quot;.Please note that the Council&#39;s review has not extended to its <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Policies-and-publications/Publications/Willoughby-Community-Participation-Plan">Community Participation Plan</a>, which defines how the Council engages with the community on statutory planning and development matters, such as planning proposals and development applications. This will be separately reviewed in 2023, and will remain as a standalone document.Comments on the draft Framework closed on 12 March 2023.Community consultation workshopsFor this exhibition, the Council held two community consultation workshops (which also focussed on the draft <a href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/draft-customer-experience-strategy">Customer Experience Strategy</a> at the Chatswood Council Chambers on 21 February and Naremburn Community Centre in 28 February.Final documentsAt its meeting of 22 May 2023, the Council adopted the revised Community Engagement Policy and new Community Engagement Strategy, subject to an amendment to the Strategy to add the following dot point to Attachment D - Evaluation and Monitoring&ldquo;Evaluating individual projects upon completion, including the engagement activity which helped deliver these projects. Part of this evaluation will include considering &lsquo;lessons learned&rsquo; as per the Council&rsquo;s usual project management procedures&rdquo;. &nbsp;The final Policy and Strategy, Council report to the May 2023 meeting and Engagement Outcomes Report are available on this page.

Draft Community Engagement Framework

UPDATE REGARDING PLANNING PROPOSAL&nbsp;849, 853 and 859 Pacific Highway, 2 Wilson Street and Lot 1 DP 1189541 Chatswood&nbsp;(PP 2021/007)&nbsp;Following the Planning Proposal and site specific Draft Development Control Plan (DCP) exhibition period, all submissions were considered as part of the assessment of PP 2021/007. A report with attachments was prepared for the Council Meeting of 26 April 2023.Attachment 3 identified the total number of submissions, provided an overview of the main issues raised and the Council officer responses.Attachment 4 listed all submissions received and provided a Council officers response. Following the Council Meeting Agenda being made public in the week prior to the Council Meeting, all who made a submission and provided an email contact were informed that the Planning Proposal and accompanying draft DCP, were to be considered. At the Council Meeting of 26 April 2023, it was resolved to make the Planning Proposal and the site specific Development Control Plan.&nbsp; The Council Agenda and Minutes with the full Council resolution are accessed here:<a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Council-meetings/General-Council-Meetings">https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Council-meetings/General-Council-Meetings</a> In accordance with the Council resolution, the Planning Proposal was subsequently referred to the Department of Planning and Environment in order to formally amend Willoughby Local Environmental Plan 2012 (WLEP 2012).The Planning Proposal became Amendment 32 to WLEP 2012 and was notified on 26 May 2023. NOTE: THE TEXT BELOW IS WHAT WAS PUBLICLY EXHIBITED AND HAS BEEN RETAINED (UNCHANGED) AS A RECORD. Feedback is sought on a planning proposal seeking to amend zoning, height and floor space controls on the following land in the suburb of Chatswood:<ul><li>849, 853, 859 Pacific Highway</li><li>2 Wilson Street</li><li>Lot 1 DP 1189541 (also known as 8 Wilson Street or end of O&#39;Brien Street) &ndash; this parcel of land adjoins the rail corridor.</li></ul>The planning proposal is accompanied by proposed draft site specific planning provisions in the Willoughby Development Control Plan.The closing time and date for submissions is 5pm Friday 23 September 2022.Proposed amendments to Willoughby Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2012The following amendments are proposed to the Willoughby LEP:<ul type="disc"><li>Rezoning the land from R4 High Density Residential and SP2 Railway to B4 Mixed Use, while retaining the SP2 Infrastructure (Classified Road) zoning for land fronting the Pacific Highway</li><li>Increase the building height control to 90m for the whole site (excluding the SP2 Infrastructure (Classified Road) land). At present, there is:<ul type="circle"><li>A 24 metre height control for the R4 zoned portion of the site; and</li><li>No height control in place to the SP2 Railway portion at the rear of the site</li></ul></li><li>Increase the Floor Space Ratio (FSR) to 6:1 for the whole site (excluding the SP2 Infrastructure (Classified Road) land fronting the Pacific Highway). At present there is:<ul type="circle"><li>A 1.5:1 FSR for the existing R4 zoned portion of the site</li><li>No FSR control for the SP2 Railway portion at the rear of the site.</li></ul></li></ul>The above changes:<ul><li>Respond to the Council&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Development/Plan/Planning-Rules/Planning-Strategies#section-4">Chatswood CBD Planning and Urban Design Strategy</a>, which seeks to guide all future development in the Chatswood CBD to 2036 and beyond (including providing growth for employment and housing, achieving exceptional design and supporting a distinctive, resilient and vibrant centre); and</li><li>Will facilitate the construction of a 27-storey mixed use development</li></ul>Proposed amendments to Willoughby Development Control Plan:The proposed LEP amendments are accompanied by proposed changes to the Willoughby Development Control Plan (DCP).These changes include objectives, performance criteria and controls to guide future development at the site, covering matters such as built form, setbacks, street wall heights, amenity, open space and landscaping.Information availableIn the Supporting Documents section at the right hand side of this page, you can find the following documents.These documents are broadly listed in chronological order, with the most recent documents at the top:<ul><li>Proposed changes to the Willoughby LEP, in the form of maps and written changes</li><li>A final revised planning proposal, draft Development Control Plan and supporting documents, which address issues raised by the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) when it supported this matter going to public exhibition (Gateway determination)</li><li>DPE&rsquo;s Gateway determination</li><li>Additional information provided by proponent to address Council&rsquo;s April 2022 resolution</li><li>Council report prepared for April 2022 meeting, and meeting resolution</li><li>Original planning proposal submission provided to Council</li></ul>Other detailsIn accordance with the process for planning proposals, the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has issued a Gateway Determination which requires that the proposal be placed on exhibition for 28 days.The Gateway Determination includes authorisation for Willoughby City Council to exercise the functions of the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces under section 3.36(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.The proposed rezoning and planning control changes currently on exhibition will be used to assess any future development applications for the site.A concept plan and supporting documentation has been submitted indicating a possible redevelopment of the site based on the proposed planning controls and the Chatswood CBD Planning and Urban Design Strategy.How to have your sayThe planning proposal and draft WDCP amendments are on exhibition from&nbsp;Friday 26 August until Friday 23 September 2022.Written submissions will be received up until 5pm Friday 23 September 2022&nbsp;and can be:<ul><li>Provided at the electronic submission form below; or</li><li>Addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 57, Chatswood NSW 2057; or</li><li>Emailed to <a href="mailto:email@willoughby.nsw.gov.au">email@willoughby.nsw.gov.au</a>.</li></ul>For enquiries contact Strategic Planner Craig O&#39;Brien on (02) 9777 1000<a class="local" href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/pp849-853-859-pacific-hwy-2-wilson-st-lot-1-dp-1189541-2021-007/widgets/369741/team_members"></a><a class="local" href="https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/pp849-853-859-pacific-hwy-2-wilson-st-lot-1-dp-1189541-2021-007/widgets/369741/team_members"></a>Please Note<ul><li>Comments should be restricted to the planning proposal and draft WDCP changes</li><li>To help us to better understand your feedback, it would be helpful if you provide sub-headings on key themes within your comments or submissions</li><li>Council takes no responsibility for comments of a personal or defamatory nature contained in submissions.</li><li>You should also be aware submissions are not individually acknowledged and concerns raised in your submission will not be responded to individually but will be considered as part of the assessment.</li><li>Submissions will be publicly available, and in relation to that, the Willoughby Council Privacy Statement is available below, and should be noted prior to making a submission:</li></ul><a href="http://haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/planning-proposal-10-herbert-street/documents/25224/download">Council&#39;s Privacy Statement</a>In making your submission, you may choose to remain anonymous, however this needs to be clearly stated on the submission (at the top of the front page in bold) that it is not to be treated as a public document. Please note should there be a need to substantiate matters contained in a submission made by you, anonymous submissions may be given less weight (or no weight) in the consideration of the matter.Persons lodging submissions must declare political donations (including donations of $1000 or more) made in the previous 2 years. Further details on Disclosure of Political Donations and Expenditures is available below:<a href="https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Development/Get-Approval/Political-Donations-Expenditures?BestBetMatch=disclosure|044fb7c1-92ab-4575-877c-48defc95f736|5814b26a-44d6-4abb-ba8b-fb33ee7ebfbe|en-AU">Disclosure of Political Donations and Expenditures</a>

Planning proposal relating to 849, 853, 859 Pacific Hwy, 2 Wilson St & Lot 1 DP 1189541 at Chatswood (2021/007)

Willoughby City Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we stand, the Gamaragal people. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.Willoughby City Councillors voted to endorse the <a href="https://ulurustatement.org/the-statement">Uluru Statement from the Heart</a>.&nbsp;

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Have your say on the draft City of Willoughby Road Safety Plan (RSP).BackgroundCreating a culture of road safety requires a collective effort from all road users. The draft City of Willoughby Road Safety Plan (RSP) underscores the Council&rsquo;s commitment to ensuring the safety of everyone traveling within the local government area (LGA).As our community grows and evolves, the challenges faced by road users have become more complex. Vulnerable groups such as pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and older adults remain disproportionately represented in crash data, underscoring the need to prioritise their safety. This is further compounded by emerging trends, including the increasing prevalence of micro-mobility options like e-scooters and e-bikes, as well as the needs of an ageing population.<h4 style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'> What you told us (in previous Community Consultation)</h4>In late 2022, Council engaged a diverse group of stakeholders through multiple channels, including the &ldquo;Have Your Say&rdquo; platform, stakeholder meetings, and direct email outreach to key individuals and organisations. The consultation process was designed to provide comprehensive information and gather valuable input, featuring resources such as a project factsheet, a road safety survey, an overview of the project lifecycle, key milestones, FAQs, and contact details for Council&rsquo;s Road Safety Plan (RSP) team.The feedback collected during this consultation has played a pivotal role in shaping the development of the RSP, ensuring it aligns with community needs and priorities. Stakeholder responses highlighted five critical road safety themes, ranked in order of response frequency:<ol><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Traffic Infrastructure &ndash; Enhancing roads, crossings, and intersections for safer travel.</li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Traffic Calming &ndash; Implementing traffic engineering measures and solutions to reduce vehicle speeds and improve neighbourhood safety.</li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Active and Public Transport Safety &ndash; Prioritising the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users.</li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Education &ndash; Raising awareness and fostering responsible behaviours among all road users.</li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Enforcement &ndash; Strengthening compliance with road safety regulations to deter unsafe practices.</li></ol><h4 style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'> Strategic Alignment</h4>The RSP will serve as a strategic framework to guide road safety initiatives in our area. Central to the RSP is the Safe System approach, which emphasizes the importance of safer roads, appropriate speeds, safer vehicles, and responsible road users. This holistic approach aims to reduce road trauma and create a safer environment for everyone, regardless of their mode of transport. Furthermore, the RSP forms an integral part of the broader Willoughby Integrated Transport Strategy 2036, ensuring alignment between road safety efforts and other transportation priorities in the LGA. In alignment with the Integrated Transport Strategy and the Community Strategic Plan 2032, the RSP will help foster a cohesive, efficient, integrated and sustainable transport network that benefits all road users and contributes to the overall vision of a safer, more accessible Willoughby.<h4 style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'> Focus Areas and Goals</h4>The RSP outlines targeted initiatives designed to address these challenges and enhance safety for all. From infrastructure upgrades and education campaigns to enforcement and innovative programs, the plan aims to create a safer, more inclusive travel environment. Through these efforts, Council aspires to position the Willoughby LGA as a leader in road safety, fostering a community where all road users feel secure and supported.<ol><li><div style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Leadership and Best Practice Goal: Take the lead in establishing best practices on road safety issues within Council</div></li><li><div style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Safer Streets and Speeds Goal: Provide safer street environments for all road users including safer speeds</div></li><li><div style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Safer Active and Public Transport Goal: Increase safety for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users</div></li><li><div style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Community Engagement, Education and Awareness Goal: Engage with the community to increase road safety knowledge and responsible behaviour</div></li><li><div style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Advocacy and Collaboration Goal: Be an advocate for road safety and collaborate with state agencies, other LGAs and businesses.</div></li></ol><hr><h4>Have Your Say</h4>You can have your say and provide your feedback by:Online feedback: complete the submission form belowEmail: <a href="mailto:email@willoughby.nsw.gov.au">email@willoughby.nsw.gov.au</a>Post: Write to Willoughby City Council, PO Box 57, Chatswood 2067, marked &#39;Draft City of Willoughby Road Safety Plan submission&#39;Or Community drop-in sessions, come and talk with staff about this project at the corner of Spring Street and Victoria Rd, Chatswood (during the markets):<ul><li>10am-1pm Thursday 27 February 2025</li><li>10am-1pm Thursday 20 March 2025</li></ul>Submissions close Sunday 30 March 2025Thank you in advance for improving road safety outcomes within Willoughby.