Strategic Planning and Development Committee - 05/05/2026

Topics

• Bondi Junction master plan sent to public exhibition after major edits
  Council backed a revised Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan with a proposed 'High Line' and other design changes before public exhibition.
  Could reshape the future of Bondi Junction’s centre, public spaces and pedestrian connections.
• $440,752 planning agreement approved for Bondi Beach site
  Council approved a planning agreement linked to 100–102 Ramsgate Avenue, with funds earmarked for local public-domain outcomes.
  Developer contributions can fund nearby works and signal the scale of redevelopment pressure in coastal suburbs.
• Rose Bay Secondary College playing field access push escalates
  Council will seek an urgent ministerial meeting and continue work on public access to the school playing field.
  Could increase local sporting and recreation access if a joint use deal is reached.

Decisions

• Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan deferred for public exhibition with amendments
  The committee resolved to defer the draft plan to the May Council meeting for public exhibition, subject to multiple amendments including references to a 'High Line', updated civic precinct wording, revised open space and plaza provisions, additional gateway renders, and updated infrastructure terminology. An unsuccessful amendment sought to add a statement about the Mayor significantly amending the proposals.
  Shapes future redevelopment, public realm, active transport and open space outcomes in Bondi Junction.
• Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment implementation submission approved
  Council approved its submission on the draft Statewide Community Participation Plan, noted that any further submissions on the planning reforms will come back to Council before submission, and asked officers to report back after the Act is fully implemented.
  Affects how residents can participate in future planning decisions and how development assessment rules change.
• Planning agreement approved for 100–102 Ramsgate Avenue, Bondi Beach
  The committee approved a planning agreement for 100–102 Ramsgate Avenue, Bondi Beach, with a total monetary contribution of $440,752 to support delivery of outcomes at North Bondi Promenade and Bidjigal Reserve, and authorised the General Manager to execute it.
  Delivers developer funding for local public domain and reserve-related works.
• Rose Bay Secondary College community access supported in principle
  The committee noted negotiations with the Department of Education, requested the Mayor seek an urgent meeting with the Education Minister, supported a Joint Use Agreement in principle for public access to the playing field subject to financial and resource impacts, and asked officers for a further report. Council will also write to North Bondi community groups about the resolution.
  Could improve community access to a school playing field in Rose Bay if negotiations succeed.

Discussion

• Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan public exhibition preparations
  The draft plan was pushed forward with significant edits, including a proposed high line near Syd Einfeld Drive and Grafton Street, changes to civic buildings language, open space and plaza references, and additional gateway imagery.
  May influence future building form, public spaces, pedestrian links and precinct character in Bondi Junction.
• Planning system reforms submission and follow-up report
  Council backed its submission on the Statewide Community Participation Plan and wants a later report explaining how the reforms changed the planning system once implementation is complete.
  Relevant to residents who participate in development applications and planning consultations.
• Rose Bay Secondary College access negotiations
  The committee wants escalation to the Education Minister and further work on a joint use arrangement for public access to the school playing field.
  Could affect local sporting access and availability of public open space in North Bondi/Rose Bay.

Impacts

• Possible future changes to Bondi Junction streetscape, pedestrian connections, civic buildings and open space.
• Developer-funded contribution of $440,752 for local coastal and reserve-related outcomes.
• Potential changes to community participation in planning under state reform implementation.
• Possible increased public access to the Rose Bay Secondary College playing field.

Places

• Bondi Junction (suburb/centre)
  Subject of the Vision and Master Plan and proposed public exhibition.
• Syd Einfeld Drive (road)
  Mentioned as the location for a proposed high line and facilities under the road.
• Grafton Street (road)
  Referenced in relation to proposed high line ramps and adjacent connections.
• Ramsgate Avenue, Bondi Beach (road/locality)
  Site of the approved planning agreement.
• North Bondi Promenade (public place)
  Identified as a recipient area for planning agreement contributions.
• Bidjigal Reserve (reserve)
  Identified as a recipient area for planning agreement contributions.
• Rose Bay Secondary College (facility)
  Site of the proposed community access arrangement for the playing field.
• North Bondi (suburb)
  Referenced in community notification about the Rose Bay Secondary College decision.

Next

• Take the amended Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan to the May Council meeting for public exhibition
  May 2026 Council meeting
• Undertake further consultation if Council approves the Bondi Junction plan for exhibition
  After May 2026 Council decision
• Prepare a follow-up report on full implementation of the planning reforms Act
  After implementation of the Act
• General Manager to sign and execute the 100–102 Ramsgate Avenue planning agreement
  As soon as practicable after approval
• Mayor to seek an urgent meeting with the Minister for Education on Rose Bay Secondary College access
  Urgent
• Officers to prepare a further report on Rose Bay Secondary College following more discussions
  After further discussions with the Department of Education
• Write to the North Bondi Precinct and North Bondi Residents Action Group
  Following the resolution

Extract

This is of the minutes of the Strategic Planning and Development Committee meeting held on 5 May 2026 MINUTES OF THE STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT THE BOOT FACTORY, SPRING STREET, BONDI JUNCTION ON TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026 Present: Councillor Michelle Stephenson (Chair) Bondi Ward Councillor Will Nemesh (Mayor) Hunter Ward Councillor Keri Spooner (Deputy Mayor) Waverley Ward Councillor Ludovico Fabiano Waverley Ward Councillor Dov Frazer Hunter Ward Councillor Steven Lewis Hunter Ward Councillor Paula Masselos Lawson Ward Councillor Margaret Merten Bondi Ward Councillor Joshua Spicer Waverley Ward Councillor Lauren Townsend Lawson Ward Councillor Katherine Westwood...