The NSW Government has proposed changes to the community participation process as part of landmark reforms to make the planning system faster and more outcomes focused. The Paddington Society believes the proposed changes represent a huge erosion of residents’ property rights. They will further damage community confidence and trust in[...]

The Moore Park Road pop-up cycleway was originally due to be retained until 31 May 2026, or “until the permanent Oxford Street Cycleway between Taylor Square and Centennial Park (to be constructed by the NSW Government) would be operational, whichever came first”. This has been changed to 31 December 2026.

On 16 April, the Paddington Society, in partnership with Paddington Library and Woollahra Council, hosted a talk by Mark Skelsey on his recently published book, Views To Die For. Mark Skelsey speaking at the Paddington Library, 16 April, 2026 The book explores two questions: how did a 1970s plan[...]

Updated 15th April 2026 Management of Defence Estate Assets Senate Enquiry As earlier reported, in February the Federal Minister of Defence announced the potential divestment and sale of extensive Defence assets, including the Victoria Barracks in Paddington. On March 11, the Australian Parliamentary Senate referred the Management of Defence Estate[...]

An Interview with Grahame Bond Paddington resident Grahame John Bond AM (born 21 November 1943) is an Australian actor, writer, director, musician and composer, known for his many characters including Aunty Jack and The Ancient One in the first two seasons of the Beastmaster. Judy from the Society recently caught[...]

Update 26 March 2026 The Society, Woollahra Council and community members are aware of the previous planning proposal submitted during 2024 by the same applicant for 8-10 New McLean Street. This sought to increase the maximum building height standard to RL 110.0 and increase the Floor Space Ratio (FSR) over[...]

Update March 17th 2026 The exhibition period has now closed and the Department has made all submissions available on the Major Projects Website. The Department has also asked the Applicant to prepare a response to the issues raised by May 6th 2026. Of the 376 submissions listed, over 330 are[...]

About the New Approach to Strategic Planning The NSW Government recently exhibited the Discussion Paper "A New Approach to Strategic Planning" that sets out a proposed three‑tiered planning framework for NSW - State, Region and Local, to make the planning system easier to understand and more consistent across the state.[...]