381 meetings on the record
Council road, traffic and parking decisions
Highlights
- The new controls will affect future development applications, housing design, parking, solar panels and community notification across the Inner West.
- People storing large vehicles on streets may face new restrictions, while residents may see improved parking availability and streetscape conditions.
- The decision could enable additional public open-space use near Tillman Park, subject to final agreement and project funding.
- The partnership may create a larger or changed event in the King Street area, with implications for residents, venues, traffic and public-space use.
- Residents, organisers and local businesses may see changes to the event arrangements, timing or format.
- Residents will not receive an immediate cul-de-sac, but the proposal will be investigated through a broader traffic and road-safety study, with updates to Council requested.
Decisions
Inner West Development Control Plan 2026 adopted
Council adopted the draft Inner West Development Control Plan 2026 and Solar Panels Policy, including changes relating to the Seaview Street car park, adaptable dwellings, development notifications, post-determination surveys and a review report 12 months after commencement. The DCP is to commence on 1 January 2027.
The new controls will affect future development applications, housing design, parking, solar panels and community notification across the Inner West.
12-month trial for boat, trailer and caravan parking restrictions
Council endorsed a proposed 12-month trial preventing boats, trailers and caravans from parking in selected streets, adding The Parade in Dulwich Hill, Station Street near Petersham Park, and parts of Eltham Street and The Boulevarde to the proposed locations. Residents, businesses and sporting organisations will be consulted before final restrictions are presented for approval.
People storing large vehicles on streets may face new restrictions, while residents may see improved parking availability and streetscape conditions.
Tempe rail-corridor open-space proposal progressed
Council approved entering a licence agreement with the Australian Rail Track Corporation for an approximately 80-square-metre section of rail corridor beside Tillman Park and Unwins Bridge Road, Tempe, subject to due diligence and arrangements for delivery.
The decision could enable additional public open-space use near Tillman Park, subject to final agreement and project funding.
King Street Carnival partnership supported
Council approved a partnership with Music and Booze Co to transition the King Street Crawl into the King Street Carnival in 2028 and approved $300,000 over three financial years for Council’s role as lead sponsor. The agreement must address road closures, pedestrian safety, waste, use of Camperdown Memorial Rest Park, artist payments and event reporting.
The partnership may create a larger or changed event in the King Street area, with implications for residents, venues, traffic and public-space use.
Haberfield anniversary festival cannot proceed as planned
Council noted that required road-closure and event permits had not been issued because traffic-management issues remained unresolved, meaning the Haberfield 125th Anniversary Festival could not proceed on 22 November in its proposed form. Staff were authorised to consult on a possible Council-run alternative.
Residents, organisers and local businesses may see changes to the event arrangements, timing or format.
Wilberforce Street traffic investigation supported
Council noted a petition seeking closure of the western end of Wilberforce Street and supported investigating a cul-de-sac treatment through the Mount Hawthorn Precinct Traffic and Road Safety study.
Residents will not receive an immediate cul-de-sac, but the proposal will be investigated through a broader traffic and road-safety study, with updates to Council requested.
Development approval at 188 Vincent Street, North Perth
Council approved outstanding components of alterations and additions to a place of worship, including six eastern car bays and removal of Tree IDs 31 and 32, subject to conditions and the continuing application of the earlier approval conditions.
The approval affects parking, trees and building works at the Vincent Street place of worship.
Tamarind Drive road remediation
Council advised that flood-related works on Tamarind Drive are expected to involve embankment reconstruction, with timing currently anticipated for late 2026. Council has received $17 million for flood-affected road upgrades across the shire.
Residents may experience roadworks, changed traffic conditions or improved flood resilience on and around Tamarind Drive.
North Toowoomba shopping-centre application not considered
Consideration of Development Application MCUI/2022/5495 for an impact-assessable shopping centre, including shops and a food and drink outlet, was deferred because the applicant lodged changes requiring further assessment.
The proposal at sites around Isaac Street, Hagan Street and Ruthven Street remains unresolved. Issues identified in the assessment included centre hierarchy, residential amenity, landscaping, street trees, traffic and demonstrated planning or community need.
St Georges Road neighbourhood playspace progression
The committee recommended progressing site investigations and concept design for a consolidated neighbourhood playspace at St Georges Road, including parking, traffic and access assessments. The capital budget would be rephased to $50,000 in FY2026/27 and $750,000 in FY2027/28.
Residents will have further opportunities to comment on the design, while the St Georges Road and Forest Road play areas are considered as an integrated recreational network.
Vehicle Activated Signs approved for local deployment
Council was asked to purchase four portable Vehicle Activated Signs for use across the Georges River local government area. A rolling deployment program will prioritise locations using traffic data, speeding concerns, road safety issues, community requests and operational requirements, funded from the 2026/27 Transport for NSW Traffic Facilities Block Grant.
The signs may be deployed in areas experiencing speeding or other road-safety concerns.
Raised pedestrian crossing proposed for Mulga Road
Council received the proposal for a raised pedestrian crossing on Mulga Road, Oatley. Consultation with adjoining residents and bus operators is required; subject to no substantial objections, the crossing and associated signage, line marking, kerb blisters and pedestrian fencing may proceed.
The proposal could improve pedestrian safety but may affect traffic, buses, parking and access on Mulga Road.
Riverwood Local Centre Master Plan adopted
The committee adopted the amended Riverwood Local Centre Master Plan and associated studies following public exhibition. Changes include reviewing a proposed pedestrian connection affecting Homes NSW land at 17–27 Hardwicke Street, correcting mapping and built-form guidance, and clarifying that proposed public spaces, active-transport links and recreational facilities remain indicative and depend on future planning, funding and approvals.
The plan will guide future development, transport, public spaces and infrastructure in Riverwood, but implementation will depend on later planning processes, infrastructure funding and budget decisions.
Council to lobby for unattended-property law reform
The committee criticised the NSW Government evaluation that found the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 fit for purpose, despite concerns about dumped shopping trolleys, share bikes, abandoned vehicles, public amenity, parking and council costs. Council will write to the Local Government Minister and Shadow Minister seeking bipartisan support for a comprehensive review within six months of the statutory review due in 2027.
Councils and residents will continue operating under the current rules for now, with no immediate legislative change to address unattended property in public places.
Development application approved at 21 Cook Street
Consent was granted for demolition of existing buildings and trees, and construction of a six-storey residential flat building containing 31 apartments, two basement levels and 30 car parking spaces, subject to amended conditions.
The approval will change the built form, housing supply, construction activity, parking arrangements and landscaping at 21 Cook Street.
Timed parking restrictions supported for Nowra Mall Upper Car Park
The forum reviewed a proposed three-hour parking limit with updated time restrictions under Signage Plan No. D26/460001 and supported approval by the Director City Services under delegated authority.
The changes may affect how long residents and visitors can park at the car park.
Saturday restriction to begin as a trial
The Saturday 3P restriction will initially operate from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Parking demand and the restriction’s operation will be monitored in consultation with the Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemen’s Club.
The trial may change Saturday parking availability and could lead to adjustments based on observed demand.
Site operator to fund signage and linemarking
Because the car park is privately owned and operates as a Free Parking Area under a Section 650 Agreement with Council, the Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemen’s Club will pay for updating and maintaining signage and linemarking. The works will not be funded through Transport for NSW Block Grant funding.
Council transport grant funding is not being used for these works, while the operator assumes responsibility for the site improvements.
Strata parking enforcement model
Council adopted the Strata Parking Management Guidelines and resolved to develop an on-demand strata parking enforcement model open to eligible owners corporations in the Waverley local government area. Officers must report on what is required to make the scheme economically viable before implementation, including appropriate charges and the minimum number of participating owners corporations.
Owners corporations may eventually request council-supported enforcement for strata parking, but the service will not be implemented until further viability work is completed.
Footpath seating and A-frame signage proposals exhibited
Council will publicly exhibit the draft Footpath Seating Policy and Guidelines and the proposed approach to A-frame signage for 28 days. Officers will prepare a follow-up report after the exhibition period.
Residents, businesses and pedestrians can comment on proposed rules affecting footpath seating and A-frame signs.
Topics
Four-storey affordable-housing project
DA2026/0397 at 57–61 Pegler Avenue, South Granville was approved for 38 apartments, basement parking, demolition and tree removal.
The project will change a local site and increase the supply of affordable housing in South Granville.
Transport, parking and pedestrian safety
Council progressed the large-vehicle parking trial, requested further work on long-term boat, caravan and trailer storage near Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt, and sought discussions with Transport for NSW about parking restrictions and a raised crossing on Balmain Road near Callan Park.
Several neighbourhoods may experience parking changes or future pedestrian-safety works.
Events, tourism and night-time economy
Council supported King Street Carnival, Mardi Gras sponsorship and further review of the Marrickville Music Festival, while tourism campaigns reported significant digital reach and continued promotion of the Inner West night-time economy.
Events can bring cultural and economic benefits but also affect traffic, noise, public space, businesses and residents.
Shopping-centre proposal faces major planning concerns
The assessment identified conflicts with the planning scheme relating to out-of-centre development, zoning, the centres hierarchy, residential interfaces, streetscape, landscaping and removal of established Ruthven Street trees. A prior refusal recommendation was overtaken by the applicant's request to change the application.
Nearby residents may continue to face uncertainty about traffic, amenity, tree loss, noise, land-use conflict and the future of the affected sites.
Riverwood implementation and infrastructure
Implementation work may include an infrastructure Works Schedule, possible amendments to Council’s Contributions Plan, transport and active-transport assessment, and coordination with government agencies. These steps are subject to future planning, funding and separate Council decisions.
Future roads, pedestrian links, public spaces and community infrastructure are not yet fully funded or guaranteed.
Nowra Mall Upper Car Park parking management
The forum endorsed updated timed parking restrictions, including a Saturday 3P trial from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, subject to monitoring.
Drivers may need to observe new time limits and signage when using the car park.
Responsibility for parking infrastructure costs
The privately owned car park’s operator, the Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemen’s Club, will fund and maintain the required signage and linemarking.
The decision clarifies who is responsible for implementing and maintaining the parking changes.
Diamond Creek Road/Greensborough Bypass intersection
The intersection was described as a major Nillumbik transport corridor with approximately 25,000 vehicles per day, a projected additional 10,000 vehicles after the North East Link opens, and a ranking as Melbourne’s most dangerous intersection in the RACV My Melbourne Road survey 2025.
Congestion and safety at the intersection affect people travelling through Greensborough, Diamond Creek and surrounding areas.
Strata parking enforcement
The committee approved guidelines and supported development of an on-demand enforcement service for eligible owners corporations. An amendment seeking to delete the service-development clauses and require an explicit viability assessment before proceeding was lost; the carried motion nevertheless requires a viability report before implementation.
The decision may create a new council service for strata communities and could introduce fees for participating owners corporations.
Public consultation on footpath seating and A-frame signage
The draft policy and proposed A-frame signage application approach will be exhibited for 28 days before further Council consideration.
The proposals may affect pedestrian access, outdoor dining and how local businesses use footpaths.
Accessible parking and kerb ramp audit
Council supported a comprehensive audit of accessible parking spaces and associated kerb ramps, followed by a priority upgrade schedule near medical, education, retail, community and transport facilities.
The work may improve access for people with disability, older residents and people using mobility aids.
Public park toilet safety and CCTV
Council requested safety audits of public toilets, including assessment of lighting, sightlines and structural vulnerabilities with Cumberland Police Area Command, and investigation of compliant outward-facing CCTV at entrances, pathways and nearby parking areas.
The work addresses safety concerns while requiring consideration of privacy, regulatory compliance and cost.
Mobility parking update
The forum received an update on mobility parking spaces. A question about how long vehicles may remain in mobility spaces was raised, but the supplied extract does not record a new policy or decision.
No immediate change to mobility-parking arrangements was identified.
Other intersection and project follow-up
Officers indicated that some traffic projects are independent of other roadside works and that a roundabout construction date could not yet be confirmed because procurement and further investigations are required.
Affected residents should not assume construction dates are fixed until procurement and investigations are complete.
Traffic and road safety follow-up
Council supported road closures for the 2026 Molong and Canowindra Christmas Shopping Nights. Transport for NSW is investigating the Molong school pedestrian crossing, outstanding Mitchell Highway matters and extending the school zone at Nashdale.
Residents can expect further consideration of traffic management and school-zone safety measures.
Cumnock traffic count
The Acting Deputy General Manager took a question on notice about the outcome of a traffic count in Cumnock and when the results would be communicated to the community.
The community is awaiting information that may inform local traffic decisions.