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Youth Recreation Area at Rushcutters Bay Park
Council is working towards a Review of Environmental Factors.
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Imagine Tomorrow: Our Woollahra
Imagine Tomorrow: Our Woollahra
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Sir David Martin Reserve Plan of Management
Sir David Martin Reserve is now included under the Plans of Management for all our Crown Land Reserves.
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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 Cinema Complex
Council has announced a new design proposal and appointed project partners - click to read more.
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Public Exhibition: Draft Code of Meeting Practice
Public Exhibition: Draft Code of Meeting Practice
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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 is expected to commence in February 2023.
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Woollahra Community Participation Plan and Woollahra DCP 2015
Woollahra Community Participation Plan and Woollahra DCP 2015 (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
Council has resolved to exhibit a strategy that applies to the entire Double Bay Centre - visit Draft Double Bay Centre Planning & Urban Design Strategy for more info.
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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 plan 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
Draft Delivery Program 2018-2022 and Operational Plan 2021-2022
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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
We'll post the final policy on this page when it's adopted by Council.
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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
On 12 December 2022 Council endorsed the concept plan subject to amendments.
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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
Installation of selected lighting elements is planned to commence in January 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
Thanks for your feedback and congratulations to our prize winner!
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Heritage Housekeeping Planning Proposal
The amendment took effect from 27 September 2022.
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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
Construction of Stage 1 will continue until April 2023.
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Draft Litigation Protocol Policy and Community Fact Sheet
The policy and factsheet were adopted by Council on 31 October 2022.
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Draft Edgecliff Commercial Centre Planning and Urban Design Strategy
Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review.
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Draft Double Bay Centre Planning & Urban Design Strategy
Submissions are being reviewed by the Strategic Planning team.
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Draft Rose Bay Place Plan
Feedback from the public exhibition is being reviewed by Council's placemaking team.
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Proposed floor space ratio and urban greening controls
Submissions are being reviewed by the Strategic Planning Team.
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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
Read our new draft Play Space Strategy, which sets out our long term plan for providing high quality play spaces, and share your feedback before Monday 3 April 2023.
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Recreation Strategy
Providing opportunities for sport and recreation is a key priority of Council. Comment on our new draft Recreation Strategy before Monday 3 April.
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Plans of Management for Crown Land Reserves
Council manages 21 Crown Land reserves, including many of our community's most valued parks and natural areas. Have your say on our draft plans before Monday 3 April.
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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
The Development Application for this project is currently being reviewed.
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Draft Code of Meeting Practice
We'll post the final code on this page when it becomes available.
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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
Council will make a decision about the adoption of the draft LEP amendment in 2023.
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Proposed Special Rate Variation
IPART's decision is expected in May 2023.
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Streets as Shared Spaces - Connecting Rose Bay
We're making Rose Bay even more vibrant and connected this summer - click through to find out how.
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Watsons Bay Parking Study
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
Have you visited one of our temporary parklets? Let us know what you think of our trial, which turns kerbside parking spaces into public space seating.
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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
Have your say on the planning proposal before 10 March 2023.
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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. Have your say on proposed changes in Gap Park, feedback closes 16 June.
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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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Share your experience using the Woollahra Council App
Rate how easy it was to deal with us using the Woollahra Council App. It will take 1 minute to complete.
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Draft Community Engagement Strategy
Community engagement plays an important role in making Woollahra a great place to live, work and play. Have your say on our new draft strategy before 23 May.
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Draft Woollahra Community Participation Plan (Amendment 1)
We are proposing changes to the Woollahra Community Participation Plan.
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Draft Operational Plan 2023/24 and Draft LTFP 2023/24 – 2032/33
Have your say on our Draft Long-Term Financial Plan 2023/24–2032/33 and our Draft Operational Plan 2023/24, including the draft Rating Structure and draft Fees & Charges.
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Draft Grants Policy & Guidelines (2023)
Have your say on the future of Council's Grants program in Woollahra.
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Draft Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct
The policy and code of conduct are key foundations for embedding the NSW Child Safe Standards into everything we do at Council.
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Draft Woollahra Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan 22-Amend1
Have your say on a proposed amendment to the Woollahra Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan 2022. Feedback closes 9 June.
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St George Church, Rose Bay
Share your views on a proposed local heritage listing of St George Church in Rose Bay. Feedback closes Friday 9 June.
