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The Village Inn Update

November 29, 2024|

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 of use from the existing hotel to a retail and commercial use and minor[...]

Paddington Bowling Club Update

September 19, 2024|

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), clearing the path for the title to be transferred to La Perouse LALC as[...]

Low and Mid Rise Housing Reforms Update

August 26, 2024|

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 James Ryan, Solicitor, recently for The Total Environment Centre. He warned that, as currently[...]

Public Electric Vehicle Chargers

August 22, 2024|

Last Updated 3 September 2024. Woollahra, Waverley and Randwick councils are seeking feedback on proposed locations for new electric vehicle (EV) chargers to be installed across the three Local Government Areas (LGAs). New EV chargers are expected to be installed by June 2025. Feedback from all three councils working together[...]

Meet Your Woollahra Municipal Councillors – Tuesday August 13

June 24, 2024|

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. Sessions are organised if there is high demand from the community and Councillors. These[...]

Oxford Street East Cycleway

June 18, 2024|

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

May 31, 2024|

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 as the 'Diverse and Well located Housing Reform' and the 'Low and Mid-Rise Housing[...]

Local Government Election and Constitutional Referendum – September 2024

May 27, 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 Woollhara voters will be asked to vote for your Ward Councillors. You will also be[...]

Your Say: NSW Government’s Proposed Planning Changes

April 3, 2024|

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 existing housing density, local character, heritage conservation and local planning controls. If implemented, the[...]

NSW Greens To Chair Inquiry Into Planning Reform

March 7, 2024|

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.

NSW Government Planning Reforms

March 1, 2024|

In December the NSW Planning Department released a proposal, Changes to Create Low and Mid Rise Housing to increase housing density in well located areas in Sydney, to help with the housing crisis. The Department has also released proposals to create high-rise housing around certain train and metro stops, but none in the eastern part of the city.

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