Northern Sydney
Ku-ring-gai Council
Ku-ring-gai Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 41 recent meetings, including 31 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 13 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Roads, traffic and parking, Planning, development and housing, Turramurra, Roseville.
- Meetings
- 41
- Substantive
- 31
- Articles
- 13
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
Roseville neighbour’s privacy and scale concerns recorded as panel approves 2 Kings Avenue dwelling
The Ku-ring-gai Local Planning Panel granted consent unanimously after a neighbour at 3 Alexander Parade spoke against the proposal and 13 written submissions were received.
Construction and demolition activity may occur at 2 Kings Avenue, Roseville, subject to the consent conditions.
The approved dwelling and associated works may affect neighbouring properties through potential privacy, overlooking, bulk and scale impacts.
The consent lapses if approved works are not physically commenced within five years of the Notice of Determination.
Residents can comment on the draft Ku-ring-gai Destination Management Plan during its public exhibition.
Articles
Roseville neighbour’s privacy and scale concerns recorded as panel approves 2 Kings Avenue dwelling
The Ku-ring-gai Local Planning Panel granted consent unanimously after a neighbour at 3 Alexander Parade spoke against the proposal and 13 written submissions were received.
Roseville panel approves new home after neighbour raises privacy concerns
The unanimous consent covers demolition and construction at 2 Kings Avenue, including a dwelling house and swimming pool. The consent lapses if approved works do not physically begin within five years of the Notice of Determination.
Ku-ring-gai draft destination plan approved for public exhibition
Councillors unanimously endorsed the draft Ku-ring-gai Destination Management Plan 2026 - 2030 for community feedback, but the minutes do not give exhibition dates or explain when the plan may return for a final decision.
North Turramurra aged-care replacement refused; panel cites height, design and Clause 4.6 concerns
The Ku-ring-gai Local Planning Panel unanimously rejected eDA0184/26 for 34 Curagul Road, while saying modernisation of the site was supported in principle.
Duff Street flats refused as Wahroonga alterations gain height variation
Ku-ring-gai’s planning panel gave conditional consent at 16 Illoura Avenue and adopted a revised meeting code, but the minutes do not detail the code changes.
16-townhouse plan refused for 14 - 18 Richard Road, St Ives
Ku-ring-gai’s planning panel refused application EDA0218/26 after considering 36 submissions, with the minutes listing 17 August 2026 as the decision date.
$24.4m Norman Griffiths synthetic-turf project approved as grandstand support withdrawn
Ku-ring-gai Council adopted the project budget but requires another report before construction procurement can begin.
Wahroonga alterations approved at 16 Illoura Avenue with height variation
The Ku-ring-gai Local Planning Panel unanimously granted consent for alterations and additions, with consent lapsing if approved works do not physically commence within five years of the Notice of Determination.
Ku-ring-gai resets capital works program, calls for delivery briefing
Council has endorsed additional resources and adopted a revised 2026 - 27 program under its Special Rate Variation infrastructure uplift, but the minutes do not identify which projects will change.
31 submissions considered as St Ives apartments win conditional consent
Community submissions were recorded across five Ku-ring-gai planning decisions, but the counts do not show support, opposition or what influenced each outcome.
Minutes record Arnott absent from Wahroonga vote, but conflict declaration names St Ives item
Three withdrawal entries name the Clissold Road modification, while the declaration names a different application. The panel minutes do not explain the discrepancy.
Three Ku-ring-gai housing proposals refused, including 33-unit St Ives block
The Local Planning Panel rejected projects in Pymble, St Ives and Roseville Chase, while granting deferred commencement consent for a separate 28-unit development at 126 Rosedale Road.
Decisions
Development consent granted at 2 Kings Avenue, Roseville
The Panel granted consent for demolition of existing structures, construction of a dwelling house, swimming pool and associated works at 2 Kings Avenue, Roseville. The approval is subject to the conditions in Council’s Development Assessment Report.
The approval permits substantial residential construction and associated works at the Roseville property. Approved works must physically commence within five years of the Notice of Determination or the consent will lapse.
Draft Ku-ring-gai Destination Management Plan endorsed for exhibition
Council endorsed the draft Ku-ring-gai Destination Management Plan 2026–2030 and resolved to place it on public exhibition for community feedback.
Residents and local businesses will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed direction for tourism and destination management.
Heritage assessment of 53 items deferred
Council deferred consideration of the findings of the preliminary assessment of 53 heritage items until the November 2026 Ordinary Meeting. Further assessments of four items are to be released immediately to the affected owners.
Owners and residents affected by potential heritage listings will receive more information before Council considers the assessment findings.
Submission on Financial Assistance Grants methodology endorsed
Council endorsed a submission already lodged with the NSW Local Government Grants Commission opposing or responding to proposed changes to the methodology for allocating Financial Assistance Grants to NSW councils.
Changes to the grants methodology could affect Council’s future external funding.
Issues
Roads, traffic and parking
Residential flat building refused at 5–7 Duff Street, Turramurra
Planning, development and housing
Further investigation ordered for Tulkiyan heritage property
Budget, rates and governance
Annual financial statements received
Funding and grants
Marian Street Theatre site motion carried
Projects and capital works
Norman Griffiths Oval synthetic-turf upgrade approved
Community services and facilities
North Turramurra Recreation Area grandstand agreement terminated
Topics
Neighbour concerns about privacy, overlooking and building scale
An adjoining neighbour at 3 Alexander Parade raised written and verbal concerns about privacy, overlooking, and the bulk and scale of the proposed building. The Panel considered highlight windows, setbacks exceeding Council Development Control Plan requirements and proposed landscaping.
These design measures are intended to reduce potential impacts on adjoining properties, although the development was approved.
Destination management and public exhibition
The draft Ku-ring-gai Destination Management Plan 2026–2030 was endorsed for public exhibition.
Community members and businesses can provide feedback on the proposed tourism and destination-management strategy.
Tulkiyan house museum feasibility
Council requested detailed costs and a specialist feasibility-study scope covering a possible house museum, projected visitation, financial returns, alternative uses and custodial arrangements.
The requested work will shape whether and how the heritage property is opened or adapted for public use.
Heritage property assessments
The assessment of 53 heritage items was deferred to November, while further assessments of four items are to be provided to affected owners immediately.
The deferral provides additional time for review before potential heritage-related decisions.
Marian Street Theatre funding and land status
Council returned the unused balance of the Save Marian Street Public Fund and recorded that community efforts to obtain federal and state funding may continue. The MU1 Mixed Use zoning remains unchanged.
The resolution affects the handling of donated money and the prospects for future theatre funding, without changing zoning.
Council project reporting
Council received the Project Status Report for July to September 2026 and resolved that it be published on Council’s website.
Residents will be able to access the latest public update on Council projects.
Planning controls update
Council received and noted an update on actions arising from the 2024 Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan housekeeping amendment and related Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan 2015 amendments.
The update concerns ongoing maintenance and implementation of local planning controls.
Residential development approval
The Ku-ring-gai Local Planning Panel approved alterations and additions to an existing home at 71 Griffith Avenue, Roseville Chase.
Residents near the site may experience construction activity and changes to the dwelling.
Places
Turramurra
Location of the refused residential flat-building proposal at 5–7 Duff Street.
Roseville
Location of the approved development.
Wahroonga
Location of the approved alterations and additions at 16 Illoura Avenue.
St Ives
Location of the refused 16-townhouse proposal at 14–18 Richard Road.
Marian Street Theatre
Marian Street Theatre project and DA 0144/20 preservation works
Pymble
Location of the refused development at 4-10 Bridge Street.
Gordon
Location of the former Gordon Bowling Club masterplan and proposed Gordon–West Gordon active-transport connection.
Killara
Potential future community space and performing-arts infrastructure options
Projects
Marian Street Theatre
Subject of funding and site-related decisions.
Sydney Water
Responsible for the Ryde–Pymble Pipeline Upgrade.
Norman Griffiths Oval Upgrade
Central infrastructure project reviewed and paused by Council.
Ku-ring-gai Destination Management Plan 2026–2030
Draft strategy endorsed for public exhibition.
NSW Local Government Grants Commission
Recipient of Council’s submission on Financial Assistance Grants methodology.
Northern Suburbs Football Association
Counterparty to the terminated Heads of Agreement for the North Turramurra sports field.
NSW Public Works
Authorised to assist with design, assessments, approvals, procurement and project delivery.
St Ives Shopping Village
Proposed redevelopment associated with the road closure and Council land matters.