Exemptions for Minor Works to Heritage Properties

Oct 17, 2018 by Evan Matthews

Exemptions for Minor Works to Heritage Properties

Heritage properties and properties in heritage conservation areas often require maintenance and repairs. Typically consent for works to such properties requires a development application (DA) to be lodged with Council. However, an exemption may be issued if the works being carried out minor and would not adversely affect the significance of the heritage item or conservation area. This means a development application may not be required for approval of the works.

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EOIs open for Greater Sydney Citizens’ Panel

Oct 9, 2018 by Kelly Lynch

The Greater Sydney Commission is seeking expressions of interest (EOIs) from members of the community who wish to work with the Commission as part of a Citizens’ Panel to develop measures for tracking progress of the Greater Sydney Region Plan, A Metropolis of Three Cities.

Planning News

Population projections inform planning in Mosman

Sep 27, 2018 by Kelly Lynch

Projections of future population are essential in strategic planning, informing land use planning and the provision of infrastructure and services required to meet future needs.

Heritage

Urban Planning Archives: Edwards Beach Shark Net

Sep 17, 2018 by Evan Matthews

As part of the work associated with the current renovations to Council’s civic centre, the Urban Planning team have been sorting through old documents. Amongst the numerous interesting documents that popped up was a photographic survey documenting the Edwards Beach Shark Net and its demolition.

Greater Sydney Commission, Planning News

Mosman is on track to meet its housing target

Aug 21, 2018 by Linda Kelly

Recently the SMH (12 August, 2018) ran a story about where Sydney’s building approvals are overshooting their housing targets. In the list of 33 metropolitan councils Mosman was last on the table.

Planning News

New Development Application Form and Guide

Aug 20, 2018 by Evan Matthews

From 10 August 2018 Mosman Council has a new Development Application Form. The form is an interactive PDF that allows people to type details directly into the form.

Planning News

Is Mosman denser than we think? A look into Mosman’s population density

Aug 7, 2018 by Evan Matthews

Mosman Council’s Urban Planning team have been busy crunching numbers to better understand the population density of Mosman.

Planning News

Beaches Link and Western Harbour Tunnel – Project Update

Jul 27, 2018 by Evan Matthews

Recently released NSW Government reports on the Beaches Link and Western Harbour tunnel reveal new information on the projects including details on the proposed design and construction of the tunnels, air quality and emission controls and the forecasted schedule for the works.

Architecture and Design, Heritage

Mosman Heritage Fund – 20th Anniversary

Jul 18, 2018 by Evan Matthews

Established in 1998, Mosman Heritage Fund is celebrating its 20^th year. Over the last two decades it has funded works including roof restoration, brick tuck pointing, fencing replacement and facade restoration, including the above example of a property located on Spencer Road within the Holt Estate Heritage Conservation Area that has been transformed by the reinstatement of the open front verandah. The matching verandah posts and timber framed windows contribute to an enhanced streetscape in the conservation area. Small reinstatement projects like this are just the sort of works Council would like to contribute towards.

Planning News

Mosman granted 12-month reprieve from Medium Density Code

Jul 10, 2018 by Kelly Lynch

Mosman Council has been successful in its bid to halt the introduction of the State Government’s Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code, which commenced throughout many areas of NSW on 6 July 2018.

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