Council Meeting - Extraordinary - 10 Aug 2026

Topics

• Beverly Hills Master Plan to go on 42-day public exhibition
  Georges River Council will publicly exhibit the Draft Beverly Hills Master Plan for at least 42 days from 11 August 2026.
  Residents, landowners and businesses will have an opportunity to review the proposed planning direction and make submissions before a further Council report.
• Council backs submission on Beverly Hills West rezoning proposal
  Council will submit its position on the Beverly Hills Town Centre West state-assessed rezoning proposal to the NSW planning department.
  The rezoning proposal could shape future development and growth in the western Beverly Hills town centre, although the minutes do not specify Council’s detailed position.
• Draft Beverly Hills Master Plan endorsed for public exhibition
  Council endorsed the proposed Environment and Planning Committee recommendation to publicly exhibit the Draft Beverly Hills Master Plan and associated studies for at least 42 days from 11 August 2026. The Director Environment and Planning may make minor editorial amendments before exhibition.
  The community will have a formal opportunity to comment, with a later report required on submissions and possible changes.

Decisions

• Draft Beverly Hills Master Plan endorsed for public exhibition
  Council endorsed the proposed Environment and Planning Committee recommendation to publicly exhibit the Draft Beverly Hills Master Plan and associated studies for at least 42 days from 11 August 2026. The Director Environment and Planning may make minor editorial amendments before exhibition.
  The community will have a formal opportunity to comment, with a later report required on submissions and possible changes.
• Submission approved on Beverly Hills West rezoning
  Council resolved to make a submission to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure on the Beverly Hills Town Centre (West) State-Assessed Rezoning Proposal, consistent with the matters in the report.
  Council’s submission will inform the State Government’s consideration of proposed planning changes affecting the town centre.
• Amendment to shorten master plan exhibition period rejected
  An amendment proposing a shorter 28-day exhibition period and alignment with the NSW Government proposal was defeated 14 votes to 1.
  The approved exhibition period remains at least 42 days, rather than the proposed 28 days.

Discussion

• Public exhibition of Draft Beverly Hills Master Plan
  The Draft Beverly Hills Master Plan and associated studies will be exhibited for a minimum of 42 days from 11 August 2026. Council will later consider public submissions and any recommended amendments.
  Residents, property owners and businesses can review the draft and provide feedback during the exhibition period.
• Beverly Hills West rezoning proposal
  Council resolved to make a submission to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure on the Beverly Hills Town Centre (West) State-Assessed Rezoning Proposal.
  The proposal may influence future development and revitalisation in the western Beverly Hills town centre.

Impacts

• Residents, businesses and landowners can comment on the Draft Beverly Hills Master Plan during the exhibition period beginning 11 August 2026.
• A future Council report will consider exhibition submissions and potential changes to the master plan.
• Council’s submission on the Beverly Hills Town Centre West rezoning proposal will be made before the 21 August 2026 deadline.

Places

• Beverly Hills (suburb)
  Draft master plan and associated studies to be publicly exhibited.
• Beverly Hills Town Centre (West) (town centre/project area)
  State-assessed rezoning proposal and Council submission concern the Beverly Hills Town Centre West area.
• Civic Centre Hurstville (civic facility)
  Meeting venue.

Next

• Commence public exhibition of the Draft Beverly Hills Master Plan and associated studies.
  From 11 August 2026 for a minimum of 42 days.
• Receive and assess public submissions, then provide a further Council report recommending any amendments to the draft master plan.
  After the public exhibition period; exact date not stated.
• Submit Council’s position on the Beverly Hills Town Centre (West) State-Assessed Rezoning Proposal to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
  Before the 21 August 2026 State Government submission deadline.

Extract

MINUTES Extraordinary Council Meeting Monday, 10 August 2026 At the conclusion of the Committee Meetings Dragon Room Civic Centre Hurstville Georges River Council - Minutes of Extraordinary Council Meeting - 10 August 2026 PRESENT COUNCIL MEMBERS The Mayor, Councillor Elise Borg, Councillor Matthew Allison, Councillor Elaina Anzellotti, Councillor Tom Arthur, Councillor Oliver Dimoski, Councillor Thomas Gao, Councillor Gerard Hayes, Councillor Christina Jamieson, Councillor Kathryn Landsberry, Councillor Nancy Liu, Councillor Peter Mahoney, Councillor Natalie Mort, Councillor Leon Pun, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Sam Stratikopoulos, and Councillor Ben Wang. COUNCIL STAFF General Manager – Davi...