Inner West Sydney
Burwood Council
Burwood Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 12 recent meetings, including 12 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 17 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Roads, traffic and parking, Budget, rates and governance, Burwood, 2 Conder Street, Burwood.
- Meetings
- 12
- Substantive
- 12
- Articles
- 17
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
Burwood residents get 42 days to comment on meeting rules that could allow expulsions
Burwood Council has placed its draft Code of Meeting Practice on 42-day public exhibition. If no submissions are received, the presiding person could be authorised to expel people from Council and eligible committee meetings under section 10(2) of the Local Government Act 1993.
Residents can comment on the draft Code of Meeting Practice during a 42-day public exhibition period.
The proposed meeting code could, if adopted under the stated conditions, give the presiding person authority to expel people from Council or eligible committee meetings.
Residents and community organisations can comment on the proposed Civic Recognition, Condolences and Small Donations Policy during a 28-day exhibition period.
The revised Agency Information Guide will provide updated information about accessing Council-held information.
Articles
Burwood residents get 42 days to comment on meeting rules that could allow expulsions
Burwood Council has placed its draft Code of Meeting Practice on 42-day public exhibition. If no submissions are received, the presiding person could be authorised to expel people from Council and eligible committee meetings under section 10(2) of the Local Government Act 1993.
Burwood residents to get updated guide to council information
Burwood Council has approved a revised Agency Information Guide for its website, with the General Manager authorised to make minor changes required by the Information and Privacy Commission before publication.
Burwood residents get 28 days to comment on civic recognition and donations policy
Burwood residents and community organisations can comment for 28 days on proposed rules covering civic recognition, condolences and small donations before Council considers final adoption.
Burwood panel backs seven-lot Weldon Street subdivision, adds tree covenant
Burwood Local Planning Panel has approved a Torrens title subdivision at 23 Weldon Street and 2 Wyatt Street, and changed the tree condition so 28.4 per cent canopy cover must be secured by covenant.
Burwood subdivision gets tree covenant to lift canopy cover to 28.4%
Burwood’s planning panel approved a seven-lot subdivision at 23 Weldon Street and 2 Wyatt Street, but tightened the tree condition so a positive covenant must be registered before subdivision certificates are issued.
Burwood panel approves 19 Lindsay Street heritage house works despite unauthorised changes
Burwood's planning panel backed alterations and additions at 19 Lindsay Street, including a basement, two new floors and a swimming pool, but flagged earlier unauthorised works on the heritage-listed site.
Burwood Place basement and parking redesign wins panel support, but final sign-off waits on technical review
Burwood’s planning panel backed changes to the Burwood Place basement and parking layout at 42 - 60 Railway Parade, but sent the file back for a final technical check before formal determination.
Burwood Place basement and parking redesign backed, but final call sent back to council staff
Burwood Council’s planning panel supported changes to the Burwood Place project at 42 - 60 Railway Parade and part Wynne Avenue, including a new Basement Level B9, before delegating final determination to the Manager Planning and Development for technical review.
Burwood locks in 2026-27 rates, fees and spending plan
Burwood Council adopted next year’s budget, revenue policy and fees after public exhibition, and also approved a single-stage FOGO rollout for single-unit homes across the LGA.
Burwood panel rejects Daisy Street church arrival-time extension
Burwood Local Planning Panel refused a church bid at 10 Daisy Street, Croydon Park, to extend officer arrival times from 30 minutes to 90 minutes, but backed a 12-month Sunday parking trial.
Burwood Council puts draft budget and fees on public exhibition
Burwood Council has placed its 2026-2027 budget suite on public exhibition for 28 days, alongside a draft hardship policy and $80,000 in community grants.
Panel approves heritage-listed 3 Appian Way works, keeps solar panel condition
The Burwood Local Planning Panel approved alterations and additions at 3 Appian Way, including a new rear extension, carport, pool, bike shed, fencing and tree removal, and rejected a request to drop a solar PV condition.
Decisions
Revised information access guide adopted
Council adopted the revised Agency Information Guide under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 for publication on its website, with minor amendments permitted if required by the Information and Privacy Commission.
The updated guide will explain how the community can access Council-held information.
19 Lindsay Street, Burwood – alterations and additions approved
The Panel approved DA.2026.10 for alterations and additions to an existing dwelling, including a new basement, extended ground floor and first floor, swimming pool, stormwater works and landscaping at 19 Lindsay Street, subject to Council’s assessment report conditions.
Affects a heritage-listed property in a residential street and confirms redevelopment can proceed under conditions.
23 Weldon Street and 2 Wyatt Street – seven-lot subdivision approved with amended tree condition
The Panel approved DA.2026.29 for Torrens title subdivision of two lots into seven, with driveway/crossover works, tree removal and a stormwater easement. It amended Condition 44 to require a tree planting covenant to achieve 28.4% tree canopy cover across the site.
Changes the future housing layout and streetscape in the local area, with added tree-planting obligations.
Adopted 2026-27 budget and integrated planning documents
Council adopted the Draft Delivery Program 2025-2029 (Year 2), Operational Plan 2026-2027, Draft Budget 2026-2027, Draft Statement of Revenue Policy 2026-2027, updated Long-Term Financial Plan and Draft Schedule of Fees and Charges 2026-2027.
Sets Council’s spending, priorities, fees and service direction for the coming financial year.
Approved LGA-wide FOGO rollout for single-unit dwellings
Council approved a single-stage rollout of Food Organics and Garden Organics collection for single-unit dwellings across Burwood during 2026/27, with community education and a follow-up report due within 12 months of commencement.
Affects waste collection services, kitchen waste diversion and household recycling behaviour.
Issues
Roads, traffic and parking
Burwood Place (42–60 Railway Parade and part Wynne Avenue) – modification supported, final determination delegated
Budget, rates and governance
Adopted 2026-27 budget and integrated planning documents
Planning, development and housing
23 Weldon Street and 2 Wyatt Street – seven-lot subdivision approved with amended tree condition
Waste, water and environment
Approved LGA-wide FOGO rollout for single-unit dwellings
Projects and capital works
Planning proposal for BLEP 2012 community infrastructure amendments progressed
Funding and grants
Community Grants Program allocations approved
Topics
Draft Code of Meeting Practice consultation
The draft Code of Meeting Practice will be publicly exhibited for 42 days. If submissions are received, the General Manager must report the outcome to Council; if none are received, the draft can be adopted and the previous code revoked.
Residents have an opportunity to comment on the rules governing Council meetings and public participation.
Civic recognition, condolences and small donations policy
The proposed Civic Recognition, Condolences and Small Donations Policy will be exhibited for 28 days. Submissions will be reported to the next ordinary meeting after exhibition; without submissions, the policy can be adopted and the 2022 policy revoked.
The policy may affect community recognition, condolence arrangements and small donations.
Government information access guide
Council adopted a revised Agency Information Guide for website publication and authorised minor changes required by the Information and Privacy Commission.
Residents will have an updated guide to how they can access information held by Council.
Investment report
Council received and noted the investment report as at 30 June 2026. The excerpt provides no investment balances, returns or changes.
The report records Council's investment-monitoring process, but the supplied minutes do not include financial figures.
Closed-session General Manager performance review
The General Manager's 2025-26 performance review was considered in closed session under personnel-matter provisions. No substantive detail is provided in the supplied extract.
The matter was confidential and the public record excerpt does not disclose its outcome.
Unauthorised heritage works at 19 Lindsay Street noted in reasons
In approving the heritage-item dwelling works, the Panel noted significant works had already occurred without development consent and highlighted the need for a Building Information Certificate to address unauthorised works.
Signals compliance concerns on a heritage property and may matter to nearby residents and heritage stakeholders.
Tree canopy requirement added to subdivision approval
For the Weldon Street/Wyatt Street subdivision, the Panel amended the tree condition so a positive covenant must be created before subdivision certificates are issued to help achieve 28.4% tree canopy cover.
Impacts future landscaping and neighbourhood canopy outcomes across the subdivision site.
Public hearing used for a heritage-item application and other development matters
The minutes show several applications were referred to the Panel under council delegation/public interest criteria, including works to a heritage item and the Burwood Place modification.
Shows which significant developments in Burwood are being decided by an independent planning panel rather than staff alone.
Places
Burwood
General area for all planning decisions at the meeting.
2 Conder Street, Burwood
Meeting venue named in the minutes
Burwood Town Centre
Referenced in city activation and economic growth initiatives.
Burwood North Metro Station
Referenced as a precinct-shaping opportunity in a meeting item.
Burwood Library and Community Hub
Site proposed for expansion of the Library of Things program.
Burwood North Metro Precinct
State-led rezoning proposal surrounding the future metro station.
Beaumaris Street, Enfield
School-zone parking changes and possible further restrictions near 35 Beaumaris Street.
19 Lindsay Street
Site of approved alterations and additions to an existing dwelling and heritage item.
Projects
Burwood Council
Decision-maker for the meeting outcomes and policies.
Information and Privacy Commission
May require minor changes to the revised Agency Information Guide before publication.
Burwood Place
Major mixed-use development subject to a basement and parking modification.
ReSmart
Supplementary recycling service continued temporarily while procurement proceeds.
Burwood Local Planning Panel
Decision-making panel for the development applications in this meeting.
Burwood Library and Community Hub
Potential home of the expanded Library of Things program.
Burwood North Metro Station
Referenced in a precinct-shaping opportunity item.
Burwood North Metro Precinct Masterplan
Central document in the state-led rezoning proposal.