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We can all work together to help reduce the spread of COVID-19
Community
The NSW Government has announced stay at home restrictions for Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour until 11.59pm on Friday 30 July. From 11.59pm on Saturday 17 July COVID-19 restrictions were tightened. Please regularly check updates from NSW Health and follow public health order requirements. Mask wearing is compulsory on public transport and in public indoor venues.
Have your say on the future of development in the Edgecliff Commercial Centre
Planning & Building
You’re invited to have your say on our Draft Edgecliff Commercial Centre Planning and Urban Design Strategy, which sets a vision for the Edgecliff Commercial Centre to help ensure future development improves the liveability and sustainability of the area.
Published 31 May 2021
New pedestrianised plaza for Knox Street, Double Bay
Planning & Building
We've received a $4.75 million grant from the NSW Government under the Public Spaces Legacy Program to create a new public plaza at Knox Street, Double Bay.
Published 17 June 2021
Nominations open for 2021 Woollahra Design Excellence Awards
Planning & Building
Celebrating outstanding urban design. Nominations close 21 May 2021.
Published 31 March 2021
Development Application notifications are now published on our website
Planning & Building
We will continue to notify the owners of properties which may be impacted by the development application by letter and we will still require site notices to be erected on proposed development sites.
Published 29 April 2020
Car park redevelopment proposal to benefit Rose Bay
Planning & Building
We've announced plans to redevelop the Wilberforce Avenue, Rose Bay car park site into a new multi-storey parking facility and community centre.
Published 12 December 2019
Cycleway to improve safety on New South Head Road
Planning & Building
Woollahra Council will improve safety along New South Head Road with plans to install a 2.4km cycleway, providing cyclists with an alternative to a busy stretch of road.
Published 14 May 2019
Cinemas to return to Double Bay in Cross Street Car Park redevelopment
Planning & Building
Woollahra Council has released details of its proposal to redevelop Cross Street Car Park in Double Bay into a cinema complex, incorporating a new public car park, retail and community space and residential apartments.
Published 18 April 2019
Local Planning Panel (LPP)
Planning & Building
The NSW State Government has introduced legislation requiring all councils in the greater Sydney region and Wollongong to have Local Planning Panels (LPPs) in place by 1 March 2018.
Published 21 February 2018
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