Welcome to The Paddington Society Inc, a community association established in 1964 dedicated to celebrating the distinctive qualities of Paddington, an early Victorian suburb nestled in Sydney, NSW, Australia. The Society is incorporated in New South Wales and has a rich history of successfully safeguarding Paddington’s unique heritage.
Paddington’s distinct character is shaped by its historical development and growth during the 19th century, evident in the iconic terrace houses that dot its landscape and embody various architectural styles. Positioned atop the terrain, Paddington offers picturesque views overlooking Sydney Harbour. We have a collective duty to protect this historic suburb to ensure that its legacy lives on.
Join The Paddington Society today and be part of conserving our unique legacy for future generations.
MEMBERSHIP
Join The Paddington Society now. By becoming a member, you assist in safeguarding the rich history, architectural heritage, culture and community of Paddington for generations to come.
STAY INFORMED
Keep up to date with issues being addressed by the Society in our regular newsletter. Learn about planned events, committee meetings, specific campaigns and more.
MEMBERSHIP
Join The Paddington Society now. By becoming a member, you assist in safeguarding the rich history, architectural heritage, culture and community of Paddington for generations to come.
STAY INFORMED
Keep up to date with issues being addressed by the Society in our regular newsletter. Learn about planned events, committee meetings, specific campaigns and more.
MEMBERSHIP
Join The Paddington Society now. By becoming a member, you assist in safeguarding the rich history, architectural heritage, culture and community of Paddington for generations to come.
STAY INFORMED
Keep up to date with issues being addressed by the Society in our regular newsletter. Learn about planned events, committee meetings, specific campaigns and more.
Selwyn Street Boarding Houses Under Threat
Update: 16 December, 2024 We have received an update from our friends at Selwyn Street with positive news. On Friday, December 13, the residents of the Boarding Houses and members of our wider community were delighted [...]
Public Electric Vehicle Chargers
Update 12 December 2024. The Paddington Society has provided a submission to the Council with outline comments regarding the third round of EV chargers and the three newly proposed sites for Paddington. Many consider the site [...]
Your Say: Public Toilet at Gugara Park
Woollahra Municipal Council (WMC) proposes installing a public toilet at Gugara Park in Paddington and would like to know your preferred location from two options. The Society believes neither option is suitable and has prepared a [...]
The Village Inn Update
Update: 29 November, 2024 The Land and Environment Court Decision Handed Down The Land and Environment Court’s decision has dismissed the appeal by the Applicant and determined that Development Application no. DA 243/2023 for a change [...]
“PADDINGTON CASCADE” Janet Luxton Limited Edition Print
Purchase PADDINGTON CASCADE Janet Luxton Limited Edition Print. While stocks last. This painting was inspired by 18 years of morning walks enjoying the many architectural styles and functions expressed in Paddington which have achieved such a successful medium density enclave [...]
NSW Election Results 2024 – City of Sydney and Woollahra Municipal Council
The NSW Electoral Commission has completed its distribution of preferences for the 2024 Elections and announced Council members for the City of Sydney and Woollahra Municipal Council for the coming term [...]
Paddington Bowling Club Update
In late 2021, the Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, determined that the site of the abandoned Paddington Bowling Club in Quarry Street should be returned to the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC), [...]
Low and Mid Rise Housing Reforms Update
The Committee has actively participated in two recent community-led forums on this issue. “Community Need Not Developer Greed” Sponsored by Nicola Grieve, Greens Councillor for Woollahra 23 July at Waverley Community Centre The first speaker was [...]
Inquiry into e-scooters, e-bikes and Related Mobility Options
Last updated 19 August 2024. An inquiry was established by NSW Parliament on 6 June 2024 to inquire into and report on the use of e-scooters, e-bikes and related mobility options. Submissions closed on 18 August [...]
“Save Our Oxford Street” Community Rally
The "Save Our Oxford Street” Community Rally is on Wednesday 7th August at the Paddington RSL. Residents and local business owners in Paddington say there is a rising tide of resentment against a plan by the City of Sydney Council and Transport for New South Wales to build a cycleway along iconic Oxford Street [...]
Meet Your Woollahra Municipal Councillors – Tuesday August 13
Your opportunity to meet your Ward Councillors to discuss key issues in your area Throughout the year, Woollahra Municipal Council (WMC) holds sessions for residents to meet their Ward Councillors and discuss key issues or concerns. [...]
Oxford Street East Cycleway
The proposed Oxford Street East Cycleway is meant to provide the “missing link” between the CBD and Bondi Junction. The Society supports the promotion of cycling in general but believes that the “missing link “ need not go along Oxford Street East and has a different vision for Oxford Street Paddington [..]
Better Planning Network
Forum at NSW Parliament Theatrette Wednesday 7 August at 6.30pm In late April, The Paddington Society met with the Better Planning Network (BPN) to discuss the State Government’s planning changes that encourage more housing – known [...]
Local Government Election and Constitutional Referendum – September 2024
NSW Local Government Election 2024 and Constitutional Referendum. 2024 NSW Local Government elections are coming up for residents in both the City of Sydney and Woollahra. At this year’s Local Government Election on 14 September 2024 [...]
Draft Edgecliff Commercial Centre Design Strategy – 2021
2021 – Draft Edgecliff Commercial Centre (ECC) Planning and Urban Design Strategy In 2021 Woollahra Municipal Council released a suite of Draft Strategy documents with the aim of revitalising the Edgecliff Commercial Centre (ECC). This included [...]
Introducing The Paddington Society’s New Website
The Paddington Society is proud to announce its new website, providing a rich and valuable community resource for historical and current information. The Paddington Society Inc. is a community association dedicated to celebrating the distinctive qualities of Paddington, an early Victorian suburb nestled in the east of Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Have Your Say on Moore Park South
In Oct 2023, the NSW State Government announced that 20 hectares of the Moore Park Golf Course will be transformed into a new public park, leaving a 9-hole golf course. The community is being asked to share views.
Your Say: NSW Government’s Proposed Planning Changes
Have your say on the NSW Government’s proposal to implement significant changes to housing in our area. The NSW Government’s proposed changes to planning for low and mid-rise housing highlight a complete lack of regard for [...]
The Hughenden Hotel Proposed Redevelopment
The Hughenden Hotel located at 8-16 Queen Street Woollahra recently submitted Development Application DA 474/2023/1 “Redevelopment of the Hughenden Boutique Hotel, including extensive demolition of all but the two-storey Victorian Villa which is to be retained; [...]
NSW Greens To Chair Inquiry Into Planning Reform
The NSW Parliament has established an Inquiry into the highly controversial Transport-Oriented Development State Environment Planning Policy (TOD SEPP) and the diverse and well-located homes program. These changes are part of a series that the State Government is implementing to meet its pre-election housing targets and will result in density changes without Council or community consent.
Selwyn Street Boarding Houses Under Threat
Update: 16 December, 2024 We have received an update from our friends at Selwyn Street with positive news. On Friday, December 13, the residents of the Boarding Houses and members of our wider community were delighted [...]
Public Electric Vehicle Chargers
Update 12 December 2024. The Paddington Society has provided a submission to the Council with outline comments regarding the third round of EV chargers and the three newly proposed sites for Paddington. Many consider the site [...]
Your Say: Public Toilet at Gugara Park
Woollahra Municipal Council (WMC) proposes installing a public toilet at Gugara Park in Paddington and would like to know your preferred location from two options. The Society believes neither option is suitable and has prepared a [...]
The Village Inn Update
Update: 29 November, 2024 The Land and Environment Court Decision Handed Down The Land and Environment Court’s decision has dismissed the appeal by the Applicant and determined that Development Application no. DA 243/2023 for a change [...]
“PADDINGTON CASCADE” Janet Luxton Limited Edition Print
Purchase PADDINGTON CASCADE Janet Luxton Limited Edition Print. While stocks last. This painting was inspired by 18 years of morning walks enjoying the many architectural styles and functions expressed in Paddington which have achieved such a successful medium density enclave [...]
NSW Election Results 2024 – City of Sydney and Woollahra Municipal Council
The NSW Electoral Commission has completed its distribution of preferences for the 2024 Elections and announced Council members for the City of Sydney and Woollahra Municipal Council for the coming term [...]
Paddington Bowling Club Update
In late 2021, the Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, determined that the site of the abandoned Paddington Bowling Club in Quarry Street should be returned to the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC), [...]
Low and Mid Rise Housing Reforms Update
The Committee has actively participated in two recent community-led forums on this issue. “Community Need Not Developer Greed” Sponsored by Nicola Grieve, Greens Councillor for Woollahra 23 July at Waverley Community Centre The first speaker was [...]
Inquiry into e-scooters, e-bikes and Related Mobility Options
Last updated 19 August 2024. An inquiry was established by NSW Parliament on 6 June 2024 to inquire into and report on the use of e-scooters, e-bikes and related mobility options. Submissions closed on 18 August [...]
“Save Our Oxford Street” Community Rally
The "Save Our Oxford Street” Community Rally is on Wednesday 7th August at the Paddington RSL. Residents and local business owners in Paddington say there is a rising tide of resentment against a plan by the City of Sydney Council and Transport for New South Wales to build a cycleway along iconic Oxford Street [...]
Meet Your Woollahra Municipal Councillors – Tuesday August 13
Your opportunity to meet your Ward Councillors to discuss key issues in your area Throughout the year, Woollahra Municipal Council (WMC) holds sessions for residents to meet their Ward Councillors and discuss key issues or concerns. [...]
Oxford Street East Cycleway
The proposed Oxford Street East Cycleway is meant to provide the “missing link” between the CBD and Bondi Junction. The Society supports the promotion of cycling in general but believes that the “missing link “ need not go along Oxford Street East and has a different vision for Oxford Street Paddington [..]
Better Planning Network
Forum at NSW Parliament Theatrette Wednesday 7 August at 6.30pm In late April, The Paddington Society met with the Better Planning Network (BPN) to discuss the State Government’s planning changes that encourage more housing – known [...]
Local Government Election and Constitutional Referendum – September 2024
NSW Local Government Election 2024 and Constitutional Referendum. 2024 NSW Local Government elections are coming up for residents in both the City of Sydney and Woollahra. At this year’s Local Government Election on 14 September 2024 [...]
Draft Edgecliff Commercial Centre Design Strategy – 2021
2021 – Draft Edgecliff Commercial Centre (ECC) Planning and Urban Design Strategy In 2021 Woollahra Municipal Council released a suite of Draft Strategy documents with the aim of revitalising the Edgecliff Commercial Centre (ECC). This included [...]
Introducing The Paddington Society’s New Website
The Paddington Society is proud to announce its new website, providing a rich and valuable community resource for historical and current information. The Paddington Society Inc. is a community association dedicated to celebrating the distinctive qualities of Paddington, an early Victorian suburb nestled in the east of Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Have Your Say on Moore Park South
In Oct 2023, the NSW State Government announced that 20 hectares of the Moore Park Golf Course will be transformed into a new public park, leaving a 9-hole golf course. The community is being asked to share views.
Your Say: NSW Government’s Proposed Planning Changes
Have your say on the NSW Government’s proposal to implement significant changes to housing in our area. The NSW Government’s proposed changes to planning for low and mid-rise housing highlight a complete lack of regard for [...]
The Hughenden Hotel Proposed Redevelopment
The Hughenden Hotel located at 8-16 Queen Street Woollahra recently submitted Development Application DA 474/2023/1 “Redevelopment of the Hughenden Boutique Hotel, including extensive demolition of all but the two-storey Victorian Villa which is to be retained; [...]
NSW Greens To Chair Inquiry Into Planning Reform
The NSW Parliament has established an Inquiry into the highly controversial Transport-Oriented Development State Environment Planning Policy (TOD SEPP) and the diverse and well-located homes program. These changes are part of a series that the State Government is implementing to meet its pre-election housing targets and will result in density changes without Council or community consent.
The Paddington Society acknowledges that we are on the land of the Gadigal and Birrabirragal people, the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
