Northern Sydney
Ku-ring-gai Council
Ku-ring-gai Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 35 recent meetings, including 27 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 28 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Roads, traffic and parking, Planning, development and housing, Turramurra, Wahroonga.
- Meetings
- 35
- Substantive
- 27
- Articles
- 28
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
$24.4m synthetic-turf upgrade approved for North Turramurra’s Norman Griffiths Oval
Ku-ring-gai Council approved a $24,408,912 upgrade for Norman Griffiths Oval and ended its support for a proposed grandstand at the nearby North Turramurra Recreation Area.
The proposed new grandstand and associated facilities at North Turramurra Recreation Area will no longer proceed under the terminated agreement.
Norman Griffiths Oval is planned to receive a synthetic turf playing surface.
The upgrade has an adopted budget of $24,408,912 funded from the Infrastructure and Facilities Reserve.
Further flood, environmental, approvals, design and procurement work is required before the project proceeds.
Articles
$24.4m synthetic-turf upgrade approved for North Turramurra’s Norman Griffiths Oval
Ku-ring-gai Council approved a $24,408,912 upgrade for Norman Griffiths Oval and ended its support for a proposed grandstand at the nearby North Turramurra Recreation Area.
Wahroonga alterations approved with height variation at Illoura Avenue home
The Ku-ring-gai Local Planning Panel unanimously approved alterations and additions at 16 Illoura Avenue, subject to conditions and a five-year commencement deadline.
36 submissions precede refusal of 16-townhouse plan in St Ives
The Ku-ring-gai Local Planning Panel refused a proposal for 16 townhouses, demolition and Torrens and strata title subdivision at 14 - 18 Richard Road, St Ives.
Wahroonga height variation approved as Ku-ring-gai panel rejects two housing projects
The panel approved alterations at 16 Illoura Avenue after granting a Clause 4.6 height variation, but refused flat-building and townhouse proposals in Turramurra and St Ives.
Ku-ring-gai capital works reset puts project priorities under review
The council has approved extra resourcing and a revised 2026 - 27 program under its Special Rate Variation infrastructure uplift, with councillors to examine acceleration options by 15 October.
Pymble home proposal with pool and tennis court refused
The Ku-ring-gai Local Planning Panel unanimously refused a two-storey dwelling proposal for 8 Rushall Street after considering one public submission.
33-unit St Ives apartment block among three Ku-ring-gai housing proposals refused
The Local Planning Panel rejected residential applications in St Ives, Pymble and Roseville Chase, while granting deferred commencement consent for a separate 28-unit project at 126 Rosedale Road.
Ian Arnott leaves Wahroonga development vote after conflict declaration
The panel unanimously approved design changes to 13 independent living units at 33B and 35 Clissold Road after the community member withdrew from the item.
Residents had their say on five Ku-ring-gai development decisions
The planning panel considered 61 submissions before refusing three projects, approving a Wahroonga design change and granting deferred commencement consent for a 28-unit St Ives apartment building.
South Turramurra parking concerns sharpen safeguards for Ryde - Pymble pipeline
Ku-ring-gai Council backed Sydney Water’s project unanimously but will not consider licences over Council-owned land until impacts on trees, public space, traffic and residents have been properly examined.
Ratepayers want a clearer account of Ku-ring-gai’s $20.7m SRV windfall
Councillors questioned how residents will track Special Rate Variation spending, including $6.7 million for council buildings, $5.9 million for stormwater and $940,000 for footpaths.
South Turramurra residents seek parking, dog-park changes during pipeline works
Petitions with 113 to 119 signatures called for Vernon Street parking limits, airlock gates at Kissing Point Village Green and more dog access at Howson Oval. No immediate changes were approved.
Decisions
Norman Griffiths Oval synthetic-turf upgrade approved
Council determined that the Norman Griffiths Oval upgrade will use a synthetic playing surface and adopted a total project budget of $24,408,912, funded from the Infrastructure and Facilities Reserve.
The project will provide a synthetic sports surface and commit almost $24.4 million from Council’s infrastructure reserve.
Revised Code of Meeting Practice adopted
The Ku-ring-gai Local Planning Panel adopted a revised Code of Meeting Practice.
This changes the procedural framework governing future Panel meetings and decision-making.
Alterations and additions approved at 16 Illoura Avenue, Wahroonga
Development consent was granted for alterations and additions, including a Clause 4.6 variation to the maximum building-height standard under KLEP 2015. Consent is subject to Development Assessment Report conditions and lapses if works do not physically commence within five years of the Notice of Determination.
The approved changes will affect a residential property and the immediate Wahroonga streetscape. One community submission was considered.
Issues
Roads, traffic and parking
Residential flat building refused at 5–7 Duff Street, Turramurra
Planning, development and housing
Revised Code of Meeting Practice adopted
Projects and capital works
Norman Griffiths Oval synthetic-turf upgrade approved
Budget, rates and governance
Norman Griffiths Oval synthetic-turf upgrade approved
Funding and grants
Lindfield clubhouse nominated for grant program
Community services and facilities
North Turramurra Recreation Area grandstand agreement terminated
Topics
North Turramurra Recreation Area project change
An amendment seeking to defer the matter for consultation with the Northern Suburbs Football Association and analysis of termination costs and public value was lost. The substantive motion then passed.
Council proceeded with terminating the agreement rather than waiting for the proposed consultation report.
Previous resolutions rescinded
Council rescinded parts F and G of the 18 May 2026 Extraordinary Meeting resolution for Item GB.1 and part B of the 15 September 2026 Ordinary Meeting resolution for Item GB.15.
Earlier Council directions relating to the affected project arrangements have been replaced or withdrawn.
Planning controls and meeting governance
The Panel adopted a revised Code of Meeting Practice while also determining three significant residential development applications.
Residents and applicants will be affected by the updated meeting procedures and the outcomes of local development assessments.
Community submissions in development decisions
Notification submissions were considered for all three development applications: one for Wahroonga, ten for Turramurra and 36 for St Ives.
The decisions demonstrate that notified community feedback formed part of the Panel’s consideration.
External committee representation
Council confirmed the continuation of its councillor appointments to external committees and organisations for the 2026–28 Mayoral term and will notify those bodies.
Maintains Council representation in external organisations that may influence regional services and policy.
St Ives Shopping Village redevelopment
The road closure application concerns Council-owned local roads at Denley Lane, Cowan Lane and Durham Avenue and adjacent Council land. Council retained an in-principle willingness to consider land divestment, but any divestment requires a separate future resolution and value-protection measures.
The project remains subject to further traffic, design, public-notification and land-disposal decisions.
Affordable housing contribution settings
The amended scheme and related Local Environmental Plan planning proposal will proceed through exhibition and state planning assessment. The material refers to identifying the maximum proportion of affordable housing that could be held in perpetuity rather than for only 15 years.
May influence the amount and durability of affordable housing delivered through future development.
Community capital project pipeline
The Faster Assessments decision establishes a process for expressions of interest from community groups using Council buildings, with potential projects of up to $5 million in capital cost. The process is intended to recur every two years from February 2027, with an annual report to Council and criteria to be established first.
Community organisations may be able to propose upgrades or expansions to Council facilities for future funding.
Places
Turramurra
Location of the refused residential flat-building proposal at 5–7 Duff Street.
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.
Roseville
Proposed State Significant Development at 16–24 Lord Street and 21–27 Roseville Avenue
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
Central facility affected by the preservation decision and future infrastructure options.
Sydney Water
Responsible for the Ryde–Pymble Pipeline Upgrade.
Norman Griffiths Oval Upgrade
Central infrastructure project reviewed and paused by Council.
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.
Ryde–Pymble Pipeline Upgrade
Major drinking-water project generating Council oversight and resident-impact concerns.
Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI)
Referenced as the authority whose approvals for the Roseville and Lindfield SSDs were being challenged.