Debacle over Narrabeen Sports High repairs Rory Amon has called for urgent action to be taken at Narrabeen Sports High following a recent visit to the school, where he witnessed ‘black mould,’ ‘dilapidated stairways’, and ‘whole rooms bordered up’. The Pittwater MP...

NS

Government/Gateway overrules council height plan A proposal to increase the height of the former Kimberley-Clark House building in Milsons Point by 30 metres above council restrictions is on the cusp of approval. Developer Milson’s Point 2 Pty Ltd (MP2) has been seeking...

PW

The State Government has scrapped the controversial $10 billion Beaches Link, but with peak traffic congestion and more dwellings planned, locals are demanding alternatives. Local residents and politicians are demanding a ‘Plan B’ to ease congestion now Labor has scrapped the...

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Local MPs and council ‘disappointed’ The State Government has put plans for the controversial $10 billion Beaches Link tunnel on hold, saying the planning approval process would not proceed. NSW Labor had promised to can the project before the State Election, saying...

NBS

Controversial housing plan goes to Gateway The final decision regarding plans to build 450 homes at Belrose on bushfire-prone land has moved a step closer to approval. The Sydney North Planning Panel gave a green light for the development application to proceed...

PW

Rory Amon urges Labor to protect heritage sites Tensions are running high over potential plans to list the historic Assistant Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage and Boatman’s Cottage as Airbnb-style rentals. Last year, a draft Plan of Management for Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park was...

NB

Northern Beaches Council (NBC) will install new walking and cycling paths to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, with help from a $5.6 million State Government grant. Almost $4 million of the funding – which was provided via Transport NSW’s Get NSW...

NB

Member for Wakehurst Michael Regan delivered a speech in the NSW Parliament during the debate on the planning proposal to rezone the Ralston Ave and Morgan Road sites, known as Lizard Rock. The debate was brought on due to Mr Regan...

NS

As the controversial North Sydney Pool redevelopment cost hits $89 million and is further delayed, North Shore Living investigates what has been left in the shallows to cover the cost. It happens to us all, even those as celebrated as North...

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Northern Beaches Council is reviewing its Compliance and Enforcement Policy, which outlines council’s approach to compliance and enforcement linked to urban development. Currently, council receives community enquiries regarding non-compliant or unauthorised works, allegations of illegal usage of premises, pollution concerns or...