Public Forum - 11 Mar 2026 7:00 PM

Topics

• Public pressure on Turramurra Plaza planning proposal
  Residents and speakers split over the post-exhibition planning proposal for the Turramurra Plaza site.
  The proposal could reshape a prominent local centre and affect traffic, parking and neighbourhood character.
• Parking concerns raised over new Turramurra development
  A speaker warned that the development may remove three-quarters of public car parking at the corner of Kissing Point Road and the Pacific Highway.
  Parking changes can affect shopping access, local businesses and traffic circulation.
• Marian Street Theatre draws community support
  Speakers used the forum to back Marian Street Theatre and raise related community concerns.
  The theatre may be the focus of community advocacy or future council attention.

Decisions

• Public representations on the Delivery Program and Operational Plan biannual report
  Janet Harwood spoke against the biannual report item.
  Signals resident concern about council delivery and priorities, but no decision is recorded in the provided text.
• Public representations on the Turramurra Plaza planning proposal
  Multiple speakers addressed the planning proposal for 1364-1396 Pacific Hwy and 1, 1A, 3 and 3A Kissing Point Rd, Turramurra, with both support and opposition.
  Directly affects local planning outcomes, traffic, built form and neighbourhood impacts in Turramurra.

Discussion

• Heritage and Council motion from 5 June 2025
  David Lane spoke on heritage and the status of a Council motion from 5 June 2025.
  Could affect heritage protection and council follow-up on an earlier motion.
• Marian Street Theatre
  Several speakers raised Marian Street Theatre, including community support for the venue.
  Relevant to local arts, community use and possible future council action affecting the theatre.
• Public car parking impacts at the Pacific Highway/Kissing Point Road development
  A speaker raised the removal of three-quarters of public car parking in the new development at the corner of Kissing Point Road and the Pacific Highway.
  Could affect parking availability, access and local business or visitor convenience.

Impacts

• Planning outcomes in Turramurra may change land use, traffic and parking conditions.
• Residents had an opportunity to voice support or opposition on agenda items before council proceeds.
• Heritage and theatre-related matters may influence community facilities and local amenity.

Places

• Turramurra (suburb)
  Location of the planning proposal and Turramurra Plaza matter.
• Pacific Hwy (road)
  Part of the development site and parking concern raised by speakers.
• Kissing Point Rd (road)
  Part of the Turramurra Plaza proposal site.
• Marian Street Theatre (facility)
  Subject of public comments and community support.

Next

• Council to consider public submissions on the agenda items raised at the forum
  After the public forum and subsequent council proceedings
• Further progress on the Turramurra Plaza planning proposal to follow the exhibition and public comment stage
  Post-exhibition / as part of the planning process

Extract

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE PUBLIC FORUM HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 11 MARCH 2026 Present: The Mayor, Councillor C Kay (Chairperson) Councillors M Devlin & J Pettett (Comenarra Ward) Councillors I Balachandran & B Ward (Gordon Ward) Councillors S Ngai & A Taylor (Roseville Ward) Staff Present: General Manager (David Marshall) Acting Director Community (Michelle Swan-Beardmore) Director Corporate (Angela Apostol) Acting Director Development & Regulation (Shaun Garland) Director Operations (Peter Lichaa) Director Strategy & Environment (Andrew Watson) Corporate Lawyer (Jamie Taylor) Manager Governance and Corporate Strategy (Christopher Jones) Governance Support (Information Access) Officer (Judy A...