Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Aug 2026

Topics

• Beverly Hills draft master plan heads to public exhibition
  Draft Beverly Hills Master Plan cleared for public exhibition, opening a minimum 28-day period for community submissions.
  Residents and property owners will have a formal opportunity to comment before Council considers changes and the plan’s next steps.
• Council to submit its position on Beverly Hills West rezoning proposal
  Council will make a submission on the Beverly Hills (West) state-assessed rezoning proposal, despite a divided committee vote.
  The state-assessed proposal could influence future development and land-use outcomes in the western town centre.
• Council examines local impacts of Housing Delivery Authority projects
  Committee receives a report on potential local impacts from Housing Delivery Authority proposals and subsequent State Significant Developments.
  Large state-led housing and development proposals may affect growth, infrastructure and planning across Georges River.

Decisions

• Beverly Hills Master Plan to public exhibition
  Endorsed the Draft Beverly Hills Master Plan and associated studies for public exhibition for at least 28 days; authorised minor editorial amendments before exhibition; and required a further report on submissions and proposed amendments.
  Creates the next public consultation stage for Beverly Hills planning and development controls.
• Council submission on Beverly Hills West rezoning
  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.
  Provides Council’s formal position in the state-led rezoning process.
• Housing Delivery Authority impacts report received
  Received the report on potential impacts of Housing Delivery Authority proposals and subsequent State Significant Developments on the Georges River local government area.
  Records Council’s consideration of possible local effects from major state-led development proposals.
• Mortdale Centre item deferred
  Deferred the Mortdale Centre Planning Proposal response and future strategic direction item to the 24 August 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting.
  Delays the next Council decision on the Mortdale Centre planning proposal.
• Quarterly development and building metrics noted
  Noted the Development and Building Team Functions and Services Metrics Report for April to June 2026.
  Provides a recorded quarterly update on development and building services.

Discussion

• Beverly Hills Master Plan public exhibition
  The Draft Beverly Hills Master Plan and associated studies will be publicly exhibited for a minimum of 28 days. Council staff must later report on submissions and recommend any amendments.
  Residents, landowners and businesses in Beverly Hills will be able to provide formal feedback before the plan progresses.
• Beverly Hills West rezoning proposal
  Council will submit its position on the Beverly Hills Town Centre (West) State-Assessed Rezoning Proposal to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
  The submission is Council’s formal input into a state planning process that may shape future development in the town centre.
• Housing Delivery Authority and State Significant Development impacts
  A report on potential impacts of Housing Delivery Authority proposals and subsequent State Significant Developments on the Georges River local government area was received.
  The proposals may have implications for housing growth, infrastructure and development pressures across the area.
• Mortdale Centre planning proposal deferral
  Consideration of the Mortdale Centre Planning Proposal was deferred to the 24 August 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting.
  The planning proposal will not be considered further by Council until the scheduled August meeting.
• Development and building quarterly metrics
  The committee noted the Development and Building Team Functions and Services Metrics Report for April to June 2026.
  The report provides an update on development and building service activity, although no specific service change was recorded in the extracted minutes.

Impacts

• Beverly Hills residents, landowners and businesses will have at least 28 days to comment on the draft master plan.
• Council will provide formal input to the state planning process for the Beverly Hills Town Centre (West) rezoning proposal.
• Potential impacts of Housing Delivery Authority proposals and related State Significant Developments across Georges River have been formally reported to the committee.
• The next Council consideration of the Mortdale Centre planning proposal has been delayed until 24 August 2026.
• No specific changes to development or building services were stated in the quarterly metrics item.

Places

• Beverly Hills (suburb)
  Draft master plan approved for public exhibition for at least 28 days.
• Beverly Hills Town Centre (West) (town centre/project area)
  State-assessed rezoning proposal for the western Beverly Hills town centre; Council will make a submission to the state planning department.
• Mortdale Centre (centre/planning area)
  Planning proposal consideration deferred to the 24 August 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting.
• Georges River local government area (local government area)
  Potential impacts of Housing Delivery Authority proposals and related State Significant Developments across the local government area.

Next

• Place the Draft Beverly Hills Master Plan and associated studies on public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days.
  Before or at the commencement of the public exhibition period; exact dates not stated.
• Prepare a further report on public exhibition submissions and any recommended amendments to the Draft Beverly Hills Master Plan.
  After the exhibition period.
• Submit Council’s position on the Beverly Hills Town Centre (West) rezoning proposal to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
  Following the committee decision; exact deadline not stated.
• Reconsider the Mortdale Centre Planning Proposal response and future strategic direction.
  24 August 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting

Extract

MINUTES Environment and Planning Committee Monday, 10 August 2026 Dragon Room Georges River Civic Centre, Hurstville Georges River Council - Minutes of Environment and Planning Committee Meeting - 10 August 2026 PRESENT COUNCIL MEMBERS The Mayor, Councillor Elise Borg, Councillor Peter Mahoney (Chair), 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...