Northern Sydney
Ku-ring-gai Council
Ku-ring-gai Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 20 recent meetings, including 15 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 9 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Roads, traffic and parking, Planning, development and housing, Turramurra, Wahroonga.
- Meetings
- 20
- Substantive
- 15
- Articles
- 9
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
Ku-ring-gai Council backs AED rollout across facilities, lifts budget to $334,100
Ku-ring-gai Council has approved a publicly accessible AED program across council facilities and increased the capital project cost to $334,100 in 2026/27, with annual operating costs of $80,730.
Rates are likely to rise significantly in 2026/27 if the adopted SRV proceeds.
More Council facilities are expected to gain publicly accessible AEDs.
Some development controls may change after public exhibition of the DCP amendment.
Charles Bean Oval works are not yet locked in and final surface choice is pending.
Articles
Ku-ring-gai Council backs AED rollout across facilities, lifts budget to $334,100
Ku-ring-gai Council has approved a publicly accessible AED program across council facilities and increased the capital project cost to $334,100 in 2026/27, with annual operating costs of $80,730.
Ku-ring-gai panel refuses 7 units at Gordon site
Ku-ring-gai Local Planning Panel unanimously refused seven independent living units at 59 Rosedale Road, Gordon, after finding height and floor space ratio non-compliance.
Ku-ring-gai panel refuses Pymble mixed-use project over drainage and easement issues
Ku-ring-gai Local Planning Panel unanimously refused a mixed-use commercial proposal for 4-10 Bridge Street, Pymble, after finding the stormwater design, drawings and easement consents were incomplete.
Ku-ring-gai pauses Norman Griffiths Oval upgrade and orders resident survey
Ku-ring-gai Council has paused the Norman Griffiths Oval project, ordered fresh cost comparisons and commissioned a $30,000 resident survey before spending more.
Fencing works approved for Wahroonga childcare centre
Ku-ring-gai’s local planning panel has approved replacement fencing and an internal railing at a childcare centre at 60 Coonanbarra Road, Wahroonga, subject to conditions.
Ku-ring-gai advances Turramurra Plaza planning proposal for finalisation
A planning proposal and amended site-specific controls for the Turramurra Plaza site have been adopted, with related council land at Kissing Point Road endorsed for reclassification from community to operational land.
Decisions
Annual planning documents adopted with 24.6% SRV
Council adopted the revised Resourcing Strategy, Delivery Program and Operational Plan using a Special Rate Variation of 24.6%, with the Mayor’s casting vote breaking a 5-5 tie.
Will lift rate revenue and influence Council services, projects and fees from 1 July 2026.
27A Babbage Road, Roseville Chase – Medical centre approved
The panel approved alterations and additions to an existing two-storey building, plus change of use and fit-out as a health services facility (medical centre) with associated works, subject to conditions in the Development Assessment Report. The panel accepted the Clause 4.6 variation to the maximum floor space ratio and found community notification requirements were met; no submissions were received.
Residents near Babbage Road may see construction activity and a new medical centre service in the local area.
59 Rosedale Road, Gordon – 7 independent living units refused
The panel refused development consent for demolition of existing structures and construction of 7 independent living units and associated works. The refusal was based on the reasons in Council’s Development Assessment Report, including non-compliance issues raised in relation to the proposal.
The refusal means the proposed development will not proceed in its current form, affecting local planning outcomes at Gordon.
Issues
Roads, traffic and parking
Transport Forum recommendations adopted
Planning, development and housing
DCP amended for housing reforms and exhibition
Budget, rates and governance
Annual planning documents adopted with 24.6% SRV
Projects and capital works
Marian Street Theatre project subjected to financial and community scrutiny
Funding and grants
Marian Street Theatre project subjected to financial and community scrutiny
Community services and facilities
15 Echo Street, Roseville rezoning adopted
Topics
Rate revenue increase and budget adoption
The meeting endorsed the 2026/27 Budget-related documents with a 24.6% Special Rate Variation, alongside the 4.4% rate peg, creating a 29% rate revenue increase for 2026/27 after a tied vote and the Mayor’s casting vote.
Directly affects rates, Council spending and the funding of services and capital works.
AED rollout across Council facilities
Council approved a publicly accessible AED program and revised the project budget upward to $334,100 in 2026/27 with ongoing annual operating costs.
Improves emergency health access at community facilities.
Planning controls and housing reform response
Council placed proposed DCP amendments on exhibition to align local controls with state low and mid-rise housing reforms.
May change the assessment framework for future housing and redevelopment applications.
Charles Bean Oval surface decision deferred pending costing
Rather than deciding between synthetic or natural turf, Council required independent cost comparison advice first.
Affects recreation facilities and how the oval will be rebuilt.
Meeting practice rules reverted after NSW disallowance
Council moved back to the 22 October 2024 Code of Meeting Practice after the NSW Legislative Council disallowed the 2025 regulation.
Changes meeting procedures and public access rules.
Heritage and asset review for Tulkiyan House
Council sought advice on ownership, management and long-term sustainability options for Tulkiyan House, including heritage and legal constraints.
Could shape the future of a significant heritage property and its upkeep.
Marian Street Theatre redevelopment scrutiny
Councillors debated funding, consultation and delivery options, including use of the Moree Street Carpark sale and external community consultation.
May influence whether and how a major arts venue project proceeds.
Planning determination on a health services facility in Roseville Chase
The panel considered a Clause 4.6 variation to floor space ratio and approved the change of use to a medical centre at 27A Babbage Road.
This may affect local traffic, parking demand and access to health services.
Places
Turramurra
Site for a planned bench and plaque recognising Faith Bandler.
Wahroonga
Referenced in relation to the Member for Wahroonga and the Indoor Sports Centre dispute.
Pymble
Location of the refused development at 4-10 Bridge Street.
Roseville
Affected by the Echo Street rezoning and the proposed Roseville Village Green timing update.
Killara
Named in the King’s Birthday Honours recipients list.
Community buildings
Proposed Stage 2 locations for AED installation across council facilities.
Gordon
Referenced in relation to the Marian Street Theatre project and Moree Street Carpark.
Lindfield
Mentioned in the Charles Bean Oval area and Lindfield Village Hub project context.
Projects
Norman Griffiths Oval Upgrade
Central infrastructure project reviewed and paused by Council.
NSW Office of Local Government
Provided capital expenditure review advice and compliance requirements.
Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC)
Council will write to NSROC and neighbouring mayors on illegal tree removal and was also linked to tender evaluation recommendations.
Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council
Council will consult it before reconsidering Heritage Reference Committee changes.
Ku-ring-gai Local Planning Panel
Decision-making panel for the meeting and all recorded planning determinations.
Eryldene Trust
External body for which council updated its delegate and alternate appointments.
Office of Local Government
Council will formally advise this body of its JO framework position.
Marian Street Arts Centre redevelopment project
Major capital project under renewed financial and community scrutiny.
Next steps
Meetings