community - 2026-07-20

Northern Beaches residents invited to comment on planning rules as dog beach trial extension proposed

Source: Your Say Northern Beaches

Northern Beaches residents have until Sunday 30 August to comment on proposed planning rules that will guide future development across the area. The draft Local Environmental Plan and related planning controls cover matters including zoning, permitted land uses, building heights and floor space, making the consultation relevant to property owners, renters, businesses and people following change in their neighbourhood.

Northern Beaches residents have until Sunday 30 August to comment on proposed planning rules that will guide future development across the area. The draft Local Environmental Plan and related planning controls cover matters including zoning, permitted land uses, building heights and floor space, making the consultation relevant to property owners, renters, businesses and people following change in their neighbourhood. A Local Environmental Plan sets the legal framework for land development. The current consultation is presented as an effort to make the Northern Beaches planning rules clearer. Residents who want to understand how the proposed rules may affect a particular suburb, site or type of development should review the material and lodge comments before the closing date. Council is also seeking views on dog off-leash arrangements, including a proposal to extend the Mona Vale Beach south trial by 12 months. The trial began on 14 October 2025 after Council approved it in August that year, and is due to end on 13 October 2026. Under the proposal, the trial would continue until 13 October 2027 while Council evaluates the first 12 months and reports back to councillors. People...