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Youth Recreation Area at Rushcutters Bay Park
To proceed with the project a Section 60 application to Heritage NSW is required.
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Imagine Tomorrow: Our Woollahra
Imagine Tomorrow: Our Woollahra
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Woollahra Libraries Five Year Strategic Plan 2021-2026
The final Strategic Plan was approved by Council in June 2021.
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Community Facilities Study
Community Facilities Study
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New South Head Road (Double Bay to Rose Bay) Cycleway Project
The new cycleway is officially open! You can now ride away from car traffic from Rose Bay to Double Bay.
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New Pathway along Gap Park Historic Tramway
The new pathway is now open for everyone to enjoy – come visit soon.
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New! Multi-purpose courts for Christison Park
The new multipurpose courts at Christison Park are now open to the public.
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Cross Street Car Park site redevelopment
Council will investigate feasible options for the redevelopment of the site.
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Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2019-20
Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2019-20
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Your Park, Your Design: Dillon Street Reserve
The first stage of improvements are complete, come visit soon!
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Night Time Economy & Footway Dining
Night Time Economy & Footway Dining
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Plumer Road, Streetscape and Parking Improvements – New Concept Design
Construction was completed in September 2023. Take a look at the new and improved space!
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Woollahra Community Participation Plan and Woollahra DCP 2015
At its meeting of 25 November 2019 Council approved the Woollahra Community Participation Plan and the corresponding Woollahra Development Control Plan (Amendment 10).
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Draft Integrated Transport Strategy
The final strategy is being prepared by Council's traffic and transport section.
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Coastal Clifftop Walkway Lighting Project
Take a twilight walk along the coastal clifftop walkway from Gap Park to Christison Park and check out our new solar powered lights!
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Plumb Reserve Inclusive Playground Upgrade
Our inclusive new playground is open! Click through to see all the new features before you visit.
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Heritage Listing of Cooper Park, Bellevue Hill
In September 2020, Council approved the planning proposal to list Cooper Park, Bellevue Hill (excluding Cooper Park North) as a local heritage item.
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Local heritage listing of seven pubs in Paddington
In November 2020 Council approved the planning proposal to list the below seven Paddington pubs as local heritage items.
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New planning controls for manor houses and dwelling housing (terraces)
The new planning controls came into effect on Monday 7 December 2020.
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People's Choice Vote: Cook's Paddock Playground Upgrade
The new playground is ready for visitors - come and explore soon.
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Draft Cross Street Precinct Planning & Urban Design Strategy
The Double Bay Strategy was endorsed by Council on 27 November 2023. The adopted Double Bay Strategy now replaces the Cross Street Precinct Strategy.
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Local heritage listing of 3 Trelawney Street, Woollahra
At its meeting of 22 March 2021, Council resolved to proceed with the planning proposal to list Trelawney Court, including interiors at 3 Trelawney Street.
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Local heritage listing of 46 Vaucluse Rd, Vaucluse
Unfortunately this Inter-war Mediterranean building designed by F. Glynn Gilling has now been demolished.
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Proposed changes to our Business zones
Visit the Department of Planning and Environment's Employment Zones Reform webpage for more information on the reform process.
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Draft planning controls for air-conditioning and mechanical plant
Draft planning controls for air-conditioning and other mechanical plant equipment
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Local heritage listing of George S. Grimley Pavilion & Croquet Club
The two buildings were listed as local heritage items in 22 February 2021.
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Upgrade of Fitness Station at Christison Park
The upgraded fitness station is now open and ready for use.
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Draft Delivery Program 2018-2022 and Operational Plan 2020-21
The new plans came into effect on 1 August 2020.
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Supporting small business in Woollahra
We've taken a range of measures to help our small business community through Covid-19.
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Public spaces legacy program
A new pedestrianised plaza in Knox Street, Double Bay has been chosen as the project to be funded.
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Rose Bay activation - New seating, art and plants
Check out the eye-catching new installation on New South Head Road.
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Woollahra Community Engagement Policy
The new policy was adopted by Council on 26 July 2021.
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Woollahra Inclusion (Disability, Aged and Carers) Advisory Committee
Four committee members have been appointed and the first meeting is scheduled for August 2021.
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Draft Delivery Program 2018-2022 and Operational Plan 2021-2022
Read our Delivery Program 2018-2022 and Operational Plan 2021-2022. The plans came into effect on 1 July 2021.
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Zero Emissions Woollahra - supporting community action
Click through to read our priorities for supporting community emissions reduction in 2022.
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Local heritage listing of ‘Hillcrest’ at 780-786 New South Head Road
The LEP amendment came into force on 14 January 2022.
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Draft Woollahra Complaints and Unreasonable Complainant Policy
The final policy was adopted by Council on 26 July 2021.
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Draft Business Chamber Funding Policy
Council's framework to support business chamber funding has been incorporated into the Grants Policy and Guidelines.
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Earthworks and associated groundwater dewatering
The amendment was finalised on 2 September 2022.
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Bus Shelter Advertising - New exempt provisions
The amendment, which introduces exempt development provisions for advertising on bus shelters, was finalised on 10 June 2022.
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Local heritage listing of ‘Cadry’s Building’
Council resolved to list the Cadry's building as a local heritage item on 27 June 2022.
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Lyne Park Playground Renewal
Lyne Park Playground is open for play.
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Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022
Click through to read our new plan and the actions we will work towards in the coming years.
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Cooper Park Community Garden: Renewal of User Agreement
Council has renewed the agreement with Cooper Park Community Garden Inc for three years with an to extend for a further two years.
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Draft Woollahra Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan 2022
The Woollahra Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan 2022 was endorsed by Council on 27 June 2022 and came into effect on 13 July 2022.
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On-leash dogs in Pannerong Reserve, Rose Bay
Council has resolved to allow on-leash dogs following the installation of regulation signage.
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Proposed renaming of Fullerton Street
After reviewing community feedback, Council has decided not to proceed with the proposed renaming.
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Proposed pathway lighting in Royal Hospital for Women Park
New pathway lighting was installed in June 2023.
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Draft Grants Policy & Guidelines (2022)
The new Grants Policy was adopted by Council on 25 July 2022.
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Renaming Dillon Street Reserve
The name 'Gugara Park' (meaning kookaburra in the Dharawal language) has been adopted by Council.
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Local heritage listing of 'Sunny Brae' - 40 Fitzwilliam Road, Vaucluse
The LEP amendment came into force on 4 November 2022.
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Customer Experience at Woollahra Council
We asked for your feedback to help us improve how we provide you with the information and services you need.
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Heritage Housekeeping Planning Proposal
The amendment came into effect on 28 July 2023.
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Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
Read our adopted Reflect RAP and the actions that we will undertake as part of its implementation.
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Proposed pathways upgrade in Trumper Park
This pathway upgrade is now complete!
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Edgecliff Commercial Centre Planning and Urban Design Strategy
The Edgecliff Commercial Centre Planning & Urban Design Strategy was endorsed by Council on 29 April 2024.
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Double Bay Centre Planning & Urban Design Strategy
The Double Bay Centre Planning & Urban Design Strategy was endorsed by Council on 27 November 2023.
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Rose Bay Place Plan
The Rose Bay Place Plan was adopted by Council on 26 June 2023. Take a look!
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Proposed floor space ratio and urban greening controls
The LEP and DCP amendments took effect from 14 July 2023.
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Planning for the future of Woollahra
The new plans were adopted on 1 July 2022.
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Planning Proposal for 252-254 New South Head Road Double Bay
The LEP came into force on 16 December 2022.
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Local heritage listing of 53 & 55 Drumalbyn Road, Bellevue Hill
The LEP amendment came into force on 14 October 2022.
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Draft Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Policy
We are pleased to share that the policy was adopted by Council on 27 September 2022.
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Draft Woollahra DCP 2015 (Amendment 20) Enhanced Excavation Provisions
The DCP amendment took effect from 5 December 2022.
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Local heritage listing of ‘The Corner House’
Council will make a decision about the adoption of the draft LEP amendment in 2023.
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Play Space Strategy
Our Play Space Strategy was adopted by Council in July 2023. Take a look!
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Recreation Strategy
Our Recreation Strategy was adopted by Council in July 2023. Take a look!
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Plans of Management for Crown Land Reserves
We asked for your feedback on draft Plans of Management for the 21 Crown Land reserves which Council manages.
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Knox Street Pedestrian Plaza
Council has decided to postpone this project due to escalating costs. Click through for more info.
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Wilberforce Avenue, Rose Bay Car Park Redevelopment
Council is exploring options for the site.
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Draft Code of Meeting Practice
The Code of Meeting Practice was adopted in November 2024.
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Draft Woollahra Enforcement Policy 2022
The Woollahra Council Enforcement Policy 2022 was adopted by Council on 28 November.
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Local heritage listing of Ausgrid electricity substations
On 7 July 2023, eighteen (18) Ausgrid Electricity Substations were listed as local heritage items in the Woollahra Local Environmental Plan 2014.
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Proposed Special Rate Variation
IPART has approved Council's application for a Special Rate Variation.
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Streets as Shared Spaces - Connecting Rose Bay
We installed a variety of activations to help Rose Bay become even more vibrant and connected.
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Watsons Bay Parking Study
We asked for your feedback to help us understand current resident parking conditions in Watsons Bay.
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Active Transport Plan
Read our new 10 year vision for walking and cycling in Woollahra.
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Parklet Trial Program
Thanks for your feedback on our parklet trial! On 26 June 2023 Council resolved to formalise the parklet program.
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Other consultations you may be interested in
Read about projects from the NSW Government and other agencies that may be relevant to the Woollahra community.
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Local heritage listing of Leslie Wilkinson sites
The amendment to the Woollahra Local Environmental Plan 2014 to list five sites associated with Leslie Wilkinson as local heritage item was finalised on 22 March 2024.
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LGA-Wide Review of Dog Controls
We're proposing changes to dog controls at a number of parks, reserves and beaches.
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2023 Australian Liveability Survey
We're proud to be supporting the 2023 Australian Liveability Census. We want to know how you rate your suburb, what you love and what you’d like to change before 30 June.
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Community Engagement Strategy
Our new Community Engagement Strategy was adopted by Council on 26 June 2023. Take a look!
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Draft Woollahra Community Participation Plan (Amendment 1)
At its meeting on 26 June 2023, Council supported a proposed amendment to the Woollahra Community Participation Plan.
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Draft Operational Plan 2023/24 and Draft LTFP 2023/24 – 2032/33
Our Operational Plan 2023/24 and Long Term Financial Plan 2023/24 – 2032/33 were adopted at a Council meeting on 26 June 2023. Take a look at the final documents.
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Grants Policy & Guidelines (2023)
The Grants Policy and Guidelines were adopted by Council on 26 June 2023.
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Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct
The policy and code of conduct were adopted by Council on 10 July 2023. Take a look!
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Draft Woollahra Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan 22-Amend1
At its meeting on 26 June 2023, Council adopted the proposed amendment. The amendment comes into effect on 12 July 2023.
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St George Church, Rose Bay
The amendment to the Woollahra Local Environmental Plan 2014 to list the St George Church in Rose Bay as a local heritage item was finalised on 28 June 2024.
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Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf
We asked for your feedback to help us improve Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
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Oxford Street East Cycleway
Transport for NSW asked for your feedback on a proposed cycleway on Oxford Street between Taylor Square and Centennial Park Paddington Gates.
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Draft Woollahra DCP 2015: 252-254 New South Head Road, Double Bay
The amendment came into effect on 27 October 2023.
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Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Thanks for sharing your feedback on proposed locations for electric vehicle charging stations in Woollahra.
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Local Heritage Listing for Places of Worship
The amendment to the Woollahra Local Environmental Plan 2014 to list four Places of Worship in Woollahra as local heritage items was finalised on 24 May 2024.
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Draft Urban Forest Strategy
We've drafted an Urban Forest Strategy with a target to reach 30% tree canopy cover by the year 2050.
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Local Heritage Listing for Four Sites in Double Bay
The amendment to the Woollahra Local Environment Plan 2014 to list four sites in Double Bay as local heritage items was finalised on 19 July 2024.
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Draft Creative Hoardings Policy
Take a look at our new Creative Hoardings Policy and Guidelines.
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Children, Youth and Families Strategy
We asked for your feedback on our Draft Strategy and Action Plan.
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Draft Eastern Suburbs EV Infrastructure Strategy 2023
The draft Eastern Suburbs EV Infrastructure Strategy 2023 outlines the vision and required EV infrastructure needed through to 2030.
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Policy for Managing Conflicts of Interest
Our Policy for Managing Conflicts of Interest for Council-related Development was adopted by Council on 9 October 2023.
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Draft Woollahra DCP 2015: Electricity Substations
The DCP amendment took effect from 8 December 2023.
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Christison Park Water Tank
To increase the use of stormwater for irrigation, we've installed a 107kL water tank in Christison Park.
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Draft Fig Tree Management Plan
We've drafted a 10 year plan to manage the Fig trees on our streets and in our parks.
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Planning Proposal and VPA for 136-148 New South Head Rd, Edgecliff
The amendment came into effect on 17 May 2024.
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Draft Customer Experience Strategy
We recently asked for feedback on our draft Customer Experience Strategy.
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Draft Woollahra DCP 2015: Controls for Gas and Solar Energy Systems
Amendment 25 took effect on 22 December 2023.
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Proposed heritage listing of Lapin House, Rose Bay
The amendment to the Woollahra Local Environment Plan 2024 to list Lapin House, 2C Dumaresq Road, Rose Bay as a local heritage item was finalised on 19 July 2024.
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Watsons Bay Library Community Access Hours
We’re delighted to offer an additional 19 hours of library availability, during a six-month trial starting Monday 18 November 2024
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Spring Street Reserve
We're upgrading Spring Street Reserve in Paddington. The playground is expected to reopen (weather permitting) in May 2025.
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Thornton Reserve Playground Upgrade
We're improving Thornton Reserve Playground in Bellevue Hill!
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Environmental Sustainability Action Plan - Public Exhibition
We asked for feedback on our draft Environmental Sustainability Action Plan.
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Cooper Park Plan of Management and Masterplan
We're asking for feedback on the draft Masterplan and Plan of Management for Cooper Park. Have your say by Friday 6 June 2025.
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Significant Tree Nominations
We asked for nominations for our Significant Trees Register to help protect and preserve Woollahra's natural history.
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Rose Bay Community Garden
We asked for feedback on the renewal of the Rose Bay Community Garden User Agreement.
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The upgrade of the Fitness Station at Yarranabbe Park
The new fitness station is now open.
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NSW Government's planning changes to low and mid-rise housing
The NSW Government has implemented new housing reforms which will mean significant changes to development in Woollahra.
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Draft Woollahra DCP 2015: Updated Employment Zones
The DCP Amendment took effect on 31 May 2024.
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Draft Policy for Leasing and Licensing of Council-controlled land
The Leasing and Licensing of Council-controlled Land Policy was adopted by Council on 3 June 2024.
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Arts and Culture Strategy
The Arts and Culture Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2028 was adopted on 16 December 2024.
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Draft Woollahra DCP 2015: Basketball & Sports Courts
The DCP amendment took effect from 26 July 2024.
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Meet Your Ward Councillors
Sign up to attend an upcoming meeting with Ward Councillors and view a summary of issues raised at past meetings.
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Donations and Sponsorship Policy
We asked for feedback on our proposed Outgoing Sponsorship Program and related guidelines.
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Operational Plan 2024/25 and LTFP 2024/25 – 2032/33
Our Long Term Financial Plan and Operational Plan were implemented on 1 July 2024.
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Draft S7.12 Development Contributions Plan 2022 (Amendment 2)
Council exhibited an amendment to the Section 7.12 of the Woollahra Development Contributions Plan 2022. This would be the second amendment to Section 7.12.
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Draft Woollahra DCP 2015: 488-492 Old South Head Rd & 30 Albemarle
On Monday 8 July 2024, Council approved the DCP amendment. The commencement of the amendment is subject to the approval of a planning proposal (PP-2022-731) for the site.
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Draft Woollahra DCP 2015: Reduce Excavation
We exhibited the draft Woollahra DCP 2015 (Amendment 31).
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Community Strategic Plan
We're creating a 10-year Community Strategic Plan.
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Diversity Strategy
We're creating a strategy to help support diversity in our community.
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Robertson Park Playground Upgrade
We're upgrading the playground at Robertson Park, Watsons Bay.
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Local Heritage Listing - Rose Bay Schools
The amendment to the Woollahra Local Environmental Plan 2014 to list two school buildings in Rose Bay was finalised in March 2025.
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Public Electric Vehicle Chargers
We asked for feedback on proposed locations for new EV chargers.
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Draft Woollahra DCP 2015: Seniors Housing & Setbacks in R2 Zone
We exhibited the Draft Woollahra Development Control Plan 2015 (Amendment 32) - Seniors housing controls & Setbacks in R2 zone.
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Draft Woollahra DCP 2015: Hydrogeological, Geotech & Vibration Impacts
The Draft DCP seeks to address groundwater drawdown, land stability and vibration impacts relating to development including demolition, earthworks, and construction.
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Events Policy and Events Strategy
Our final Events Policy and Events Strategy were adopted on 24 March 2025.
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Draft Woollahra DCP 2015: 136-148 New South Head Rd, Edgecliff
We exhibited an amendment to the draft Woollahra DCP 2015 relating to 136-148 New South Head Rd, Edgecliff.
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Public toilet at Gugara Park
We asked for feedback on two proposed locations for a public toilet at Gugara Park.
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Rushcutters Bay Park playground
We're reviewing your feedback on Rushcutters Bay Park playground.
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Homelessness in Public Spaces Policy
Our Homelessness in Public Spaces Policy was adopted by Council on 24 March 2025.
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Camp Cove Kiosk BYO alcohol trial
We're asking for feedback on a six-month trial of BYO alcohol for Camp Cove Kiosk patrons. Have your say by Friday 20 June 2025.
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Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf
We're reviewing how we operate Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf and we'd love to hear from you. Have your say by Friday 28 February.
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Draft Woollahra DCP: Updates to Electric Vehicles Provisions
We're reviewing feedback on the Draft Woollahra Development Control Plan (amendment no. 33) related to electric vehicles provisions.
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Sayonara Slipway
We're reviewing community feedback on Sayonara Slipway in Darling Point.
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Epping Reserve and Kiaora Reserve Play Elements
We're reviewing submissions on proposed new play elements in Epping Reserve and Kiaora Reserve.
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Planning for the future of Woollahra 2025
We've created plans which set out our goals for the next 10 years, priorities for the next four years and actions for the upcoming financial year. Feedback closes 28 May.
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Amendment to existing heritage listing for 83 Fitzwilliam Rd, Vaucluse
We exhibited a planning proposal to amend the heritage listing affecting 83 Fitzwilliam Road Vaucluse to include the dwelling house on the site.
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Biodiversity Conservation Strategy
We're asking for feedback on our draft Biodiversity Conservation Strategy. Have your say by Friday 6 June.
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Draft S7.12 Development Contributions Plan 2022 (Amendment 3)
Council is exhibiting an amendment to the Section 7.12 of the Woollahra Development Contributions Plan 2022. This would be the third amendment to Section 7.12.
