Mosman Design Awards 2019 – Nominate Now
Nominations for the 2019 Mosman Design Awards are now open. Council is inviting nominations from architects, builders and home owners who have completed high quality designs in Mosman during the last 2 years.
2018 in review – Mosman urban planning
As 2018 nears an end it is interesting to contemplate the year that was. We have compiled a best of 2018, recounting urban planning news in Mosman this year.
Council secures extension to Housing Code exclusion
Council has secured a further three year exclusion from the Housing Code of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 for Mosman’s foreshore slopes.
Net zero buildings
Did you know that in Greater Sydney, the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions is energy use in buildings?
Environmentalism – how are we travelling one generation on?
Last night I had the opportunity to attend the annual environmental law lecture at Macquarie University. It was delivered by Senator Mehreen Faruqi on Environmentalism: Rekindling the Flame. Addressing a largely young audience with high levels of enthusiasm about the potential for change, Mehreen inspired these young university students and academics to do what they can to influence decision-makers on environmental matters that they are passionate about.
Resilient Sydney – How can Sydney respond to challenges?
Last Tuesday one of our planners attended a resilient cities conference. The conference featured talks from Beck Dawson, Chief Resilience Officer of 100 Resilient Cities and Rod Simpson, Environment Commissioner of the Greater Sydney Commission.
Exemptions for Minor Works to Heritage Properties
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.
EOIs open for Greater Sydney Citizens’ Panel
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.
Population projections inform planning in Mosman
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.
Urban Planning Archives: Edwards Beach Shark Net
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.