Waverley Council · 10 March 2026
Council did not support the planning proposal proceeding to Gateway Determination, citing lack of strategic and site-specific merit, precedent risks, infrastructure pressure, inconsistency with the Bondi Junction Master Plan boundary, and likely traffic and parking impacts.
Residents near Bondi may see no immediate rezoning uplift at this site and fewer associated traffic, parking and density impacts.
Waverley Council · 10 March 2026
Council adopted the Flood Risk Management Study and Plan and related Waverley Development Control Plan 2022 Amendment No. 6 flood-related controls.
This affects future development assessment and flood planning across flood-affected parts of Waverley.
Waverley Council · 10 March 2026
Council adopted Waverley Development Control Plan 2022 Amendment No. 6 for the Bondi Junction Special Entertainment Precinct, adopted a working group terms of reference, appointed councillor members, and approved a grant application.
This may shape nightlife, entertainment activity, and public domain management in Bondi Junction.
Waverley Council · 10 March 2026
Council approved public exhibition of the Walking Waverley Strategy 2025–2035 for 28 days, with a further report to follow.
Residents will be able to comment on future walking improvements, pedestrian priorities and street accessibility planning.
Waverley Council · 10 March 2026
Council finalised a planning proposal to amend the Waverley Local Environmental Plan 2012, with specific changes to clause 4.3 and retention of current clauses 4.3(d) and 6.14, and decided to re-exhibit the draft Display of Goods on the Footpath Policy and Guidelines for 28 days.
This may affect local planning controls and how businesses use footpaths, with another opportunity for public comment on the display of goods policy.
Waverley Council · 10 March 2026
In closed session, Council noted the apt.Residential state significant development proposal on Oxford Street and Spring Street, authorised direct negotiations about possible inclusion of Council-owned land at Rowe Street and Grosvenor Lane, and requested further updates and reports.
This could influence major redevelopment, pedestrian access and public domain outcomes around Bondi Junction transport interchange.