Northern Beaches Council
Local Environmental Plan Review
November 2018 SECTION 2 – The Context ...... 19 4.1 Issues and Barriers ...... 88 Contents 2.1 Our Community ...... 20 4.2 Key findings ...... 90 Executive Summary ...... 3 2.2 Infrastructure and Collaboration ...... 28 Land Use Planning Context ...... 90 Glossary ...... 8 2.3 Liveability ...... 33 Health Check ...... 90 SECTION 1 – Introduction ...... 9 2.4 Productivity ...... 47 4.3 Gap Analysis ...... 91 1.1 Purpose of this Review ...... 9 2.5 Sustainability ...... 69 4.4 Priorities for Preparation of Planning 1.2 Planning policy and statutory SECTION 3 – The Health Check ...... 78 Proposal ...... 91 context ...... 11 3.1 Snapshot of Compliance ...... 79 4.5 Program ...... 96 State ...... 11 3.2 Infrastructure and Collaboration ...... 80 APPENDICES ...... 98 Region ...... 12 3.3 Liveability ...... 82 Appendix 1 – Existing Studies ...... 98 District ...... 13 3.4 Productivity ...... 84 Appendix 2 – Consolidated Health Check 103 Local ...... 15 3.4 Sustainability ...... 86 1.3 Methodology ...... 17 SECTION 4 - Conclusions and 1.4 Submissions and Engagement ...... 17 Recommendations ...... 88
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Executive Summary
Northern Beaches Council (Council) has projections based on the 2016 Census data highly skilled professionals and managers, is commenced a three year strategic land use are expected to be released by DPE in mid- projected to decline. Young adults are leaving planning program to inform the preparation of 2019. for more affordable coastal locations, to a new Northern Beaches Local Environmental access education opportunities and to live Population projections for Council by Plan (LEP). The program responds to the closer to jobs opportunities aligned to their demographic consultants, based on the 2016 release of ‘The Greater Sydney Region Plan – skills and aspirations. Census, suggest population will grow to A Metropolis of Three Cities’ and the North 309,333 by 2036 (forecasts provided in To achieve growth in jobs within 30 minutes of District Plan by the Greater Sydney November 2017). Therefore, until updated where we live, we need to work towards a Commission in March 2018. population projections are released by DPE, more integrated approach to planning. Urban This LEP Review or ‘health check’ is the first future local strategic planning for the development on the Northern Beaches has step in the program required by the NSW Northern Beaches is to be based around historically been shaped by the car and is Department of Planning and Environment projections within the range of 297,950 to concentrated along our north-south spine. (DPE), reviewing Council’s existing local 309,333 people by 2036. Our strategic centres at Frenchs Forest, Mona environmental plans against the North District Vale, Dee Why and Manly have been Our community and economy are changing Plan and identifying priorities for identified as ‘hubs’, while major infrastructure and growing, with housing affordability and an investigation in the development of Council’s projects including the B-Line, Northern ageing population presenting major new LEP. Beaches Hospital and the Western Harbour challenges. Our population is ageing at a rate Tunnel and Beaches Link will influence how Context higher than the Sydney average, driving we plan for the future. It is clear that a well- increased demand for serviced-based The Northern Beaches is home to functioning transport network, integrated businesses and healthcare. There is a approximately 268,666 people (ABS ERP, with access to local jobs and affordable homes significantly lower proportion of young adults 2017). Population projections suggest that our for key workers is vital to the Northern (aged 20-39) in the Northern Beaches population will grow to 297,950 by 2036 Beaches’ future liveability. compared with Greater Sydney. Our working (DPE). However, this projection is based on age population, while increasingly made up of 2011 Census data and revised population
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 3 Health Check to work collaboratively to plan for a city For the Frenchs Forest Planned Precinct and supported by infrastructure. Ingleside Growth Area, Council is pursuing a The health check has demonstrated that Green Star Communities rating to promote Council is well placed to deliver on the actions Council has demonstrated leadership in the use of sustainable infrastructure. of the District Plan. Council’s Delivery Program promoting infrastructure provision through demonstrates that Council has anticipated the the adoption of the Frenchs Forest Structure Developer contributions form an important need for a wide range of studies and Plan in August 2017, which aligns forecast component of Council’s infrastructure investigations to manage the newly growth with infrastructure provision, with program, however, its expenditure often relies proclaimed Local Government Area. further stages dependent on delivery of on aligning with the priorities of the NSW Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link Government. It is therefore positive that the Land use planning on the Northern Beaches is and improved bus services. Council has also NSW Government has committed to currently controlled by four main plans: Manly limited potential for growth in the Dee Why collaborating with Councils in order to Local Environmental Plan 2013 (MLEP2013); Town Centre Masterplan and the draft streamline integrated land use and Pittwater Local Environmental Plan Brookvale Structure Plan in recognition of infrastructure planning. 2014(PLEP2014); and Warringah Local transport network constraints. Environmental Plans 2000 and 2011(WLEP Liveability 2000 and WLEP 2011). Preparation of a single Transport is a key issue for the Northern The North District Plan’s ‘Liveability’ theme Northern Beaches LEP and DCP, aligned with Beaches. This has prompted Council to includes priorities and actions for Council to the North District Plan, is a priority for local prepare the recently exhibited MOVE deliver social infrastructure reflecting strategic planning. Transport Strategy, which includes a 20 year community needs; create healthy, creative, vision with directions and aspirations to guide Infrastructure and Collaboration culturally rich and socially connected cities; Council. This Strategy demonstrates Council’s provide housing supply, choice and The North District Plan’s ‘Infrastructure and strong advocacy for public transport affordability with access to jobs, services and Collaboration’ theme contains priorities and investment, particularly along east-west public transport; and, create and renew great actions for Council and the NSW Government corridors.
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 4 places and local centres, respecting the evidence-based decisions and measure trends Productivity District’s heritage. and change over time. Place based planning is The North District Plan’s ‘Productivity’ theme already considered and committed in Council’s Community Strategic Plan (CSP) includes priorities and actions for Council to Council’s delivery program with the commits to building stronger, more inclusive grow a stronger and more competitive development of Place Plans for Avalon, Mona communities. A number of programs are Harbour CBD (i.e. the Eastern City); grow and Vale and Manly along with Place Activation committed in Council’s Delivery Program invest in health and education precincts (i.e. Plans for key centres. By undertaking place including implementation of Council’s Frenchs Forest Planned Precinct); grow based planning Council will create and renew Affordable Housing Policy and Disability investment, business opportunities and jobs in great places based on strong engagement Inclusion Action Plan. Council is also preparing strategic centres; retain and manage industrial with the community, respecting local a number of studies that will address this and urban services land; deliver integrated character and heritage. theme, including an Open Space Strategy land use and transport planning and a 30- (including playgrounds), Community Centres Responding to the ‘missing middle’ will be a minute city; and, support growth in targeted Strategy, Arts and Creativity Strategy and key priority for Council as it plans for future industry sectors and leverage inter-regional Social Plan, and specialised plans for specific housing, ensuring development is in line with transport connections. demographics (Youth, Aged, Disability, local character. A comprehensive Social The delivery of the Frenchs Forest Planned Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, etc.). This Infrastructure Study and Demographic Precinct will provide a strong source for jobs is in addition to the many services and Analysis are required to inform a Housing growth in the LGA. Although Council has programs delivered across Council and Strategy and new LEP. Furthermore, the committed to the preparation of an Economic committed over the coming years. Community Engagement Strategy needs to Development Plan, it needs an overarching ensure input is provided from the Aboriginal With respect to creating and renewing great Northern Beaches Employment Study Community and from other local communities places, Council has undertaken a Town Centre including a review of industrial lands and retail of cultural and linguistic diversity. Care Factor survey for main centres across the strategy. Further work is required to integrate Northern Beaches to obtain baseline land use and transport planning and information and to allow Council to make implement the 30-minute city concept.
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 5 Council is also preparing a Destination Protecting Council’s bushland, biodiversity and Plan and Mountain Bike Strategy will be able Management Plan, Arts and Creativity waterways is a key priority for Council, as well to identify any further walking and cycling Strategy, Environment Strategy and Mountain as planning for natural hazards and climate links that can be reflected in LEPs and Bike Strategy that will look at enhancing and change. A key strategy of the CSP is to ensure Development Control Plans (DCPs). The extending opportunities for a sustainable new development is consistent with best Northern Beaches Environment Strategy will tourist economy in the Northern Beaches. As practice sustainability principles. This is address relevant priorities and actions in this part of the draft MOVE Transport Strategy, reflected in Council’s aim to deliver Ingleside theme. Council is preparing a Freight Plan which will and Frenchs Forest as Green Star Recommendations look at opportunities to optimise the Communities, and the currently exhibited DCP efficiency and effectiveness of the freight for Dee Why Town Centre requiring Green Table 1 lists the studies required for the handling and logistics networks. Star certification of buildings to promote best preparation of the Local Strategic Planning practice. For future planning, Council is Statement (LSPS) and LEP. Sustainability preparing Climate Adaptation Plans for their The majority of the North District Plan The North District Plan’s ‘Sustainability’ theme new Precincts at Ingleside and Frenchs Forest. priorities and actions will be addressed in the includes priorities and actions to protect and Council has drafted an Urban Tree Canopy studies addressed in Table 1 or in projects enhance waterways, bushland and Plan to provide a strategic framework for the committed in Council’s Delivery Program. biodiversity, and scenic and cultural management of our urban trees and canopy landscapes. It also includes actions to better cover, and Council is working with the DPE on Longer term priorities will be subject to manage rural areas, increase the urban tree a number of prototype Green Grid projects consultation with the community. These are canopy cover and green grid connections and that will help to develop and coordinate the likely to relate to areas where Council needs deliver high quality open space. Actions also Green Grid for all stakeholders. The Open to undertake further investigations, or work relate to reducing carbon emissions and Space Strategy (including playgrounds) will with the NSW Government. This includes the managing energy, water and waste efficiently, look at updating former open space studies implementation of east-west public transport and adapting to the impacts of urban and and plans, and Council’s Walking Plan, Bike links, affordable rental housing targets for the natural hazards and climate change. entire LGA, and ensuring green infrastructure,
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sustainability and protection of the natural Table 1 – Local Strategic Planning required to inform the LSPS and LEP environment is suitably embedded in the NSW Technical Studies Planning Controls Planning Framework. Stage 1 Stage 2 (As Required) Stage 3 Next Steps • 1A ‐ Community Engagement • 2A ‐ Infrastructure • 3A ‐ Heritage Strategy Investigations (Utilities incl • 3B – Public Places A program outlining the next steps and • 1B ‐ Demographic Analysis digital) • 3C – Built Form indicative timeframes, aligned with the key • 1C ‐ Employment Study • 2B ‐ Infrastructure • 3D ‐ Sustainability milestones set out in the LEP Roadmap • 1D ‐ Housing Strategy Investigations (Water cycle) • 3E ‐ Environment established by the DPE and the Greater • 1E ‐ Social Infrastructure Study • 2C ‐ Contributions Plans • 3F ‐ Transport • 1F – Transport Investigations • 2D ‐ Feasibility Studies (incl Sydney Commission, has been prepared and • 1G ‐ Character Study Affordable Rental Housing will guide the strategic planning process. • 1H – Environment Study Target Schemes) Following this LEP Review, Council will • 2E ‐ Land Use and Infrastructure commence the studies and investigations * includes recommended planning Implementation Plan identified in Table 1 to inform the new controls Northern Beaches LEP.
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Glossary
Abbreviation Title Beaches Link Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link CALD Culturally and Linguistically Diverse CSP Community Strategic Plan DCP Development Control Plan DoE NSW Department of Education DPE NSW Department of Planning and Environment LEP Local Environmental Plan LSPS Local Strategic Planning Statement MOVE Strategy Northern Beaches Council’s draft Transport Strategy MOVE 2038 NSW Health NSW Department of Health OEH NSW Office of Environment and Heritage RMS NSW Roads and Maritime Services TfNSW Transport for New South Wales
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SECTION 1 – Introduction 1.1 Purpose of this Review
Two significant changes have occurred in town planning in NSW over the last 18 months: NORTH DISTRICT PLAN
1 In March 2018, the NSW Government released Planning Priority N23: Preparing local strategic planning statements informed by local strategic ‘The Greater Sydney Region Plan – A Metropolis planning of Three Cities’ and District Plans for each of Objective 39: A collaborative approach to city planning Greater Sydney’s five districts. Action 83: The Greater Sydney Commission will require a local environmental plan review to include: 2 Amendments to Part 3 of the Environmental
Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) a) An assessment of the local environmental plan against the district plan Planning Priorities came into effect in March 2018. These changes and Actions to the EP&A Act mean, for the first time in NSW, b) Local context analysis Local Strategic Planning Statements (LSPS) will c) An overview and program for the local strategic planning required to inform the preparation give effect to District Plans. The LSPS will then of a local strategic planning statement that will inform updates to the local environmental inform a new Local Environmental Plan for the plan Northern Beaches.
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 9 The purpose of this LEP Review Report is to This review will be submitted to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) for provide: appraisal and reported to the Greater Sydney Commission’s (GSC) Strategic Planning Committee as part of the GSC’s assurance role. An assessment of Council’s four existing local environmental plans against the The next step will involve undertaking investigations identified as priorities in this report and the North District Plan priorities and actions, preparation of the Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) which will then inform a new Northern including a review of existing studies, an Beaches LEP. overview of committed projects outlined in Council’s Delivery Program and identification of barriers and gaps between the LEPs and District Plan actions.
An analysis of the local land use planning context for the Northern Beaches that may influence strategic planning.
An overview of local strategic planning priorities for the Northern Beaches and a
delivery program of key actions required to inform the preparation of the LSPS and Figure 1 – LEP Roadmap a new Northern Beaches LEP.
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State The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) is the principal land use planning and development assessment legislation in NSW. Recent amendments to the Act (commencing March 2018) introduce a shift from a regulatory focus towards a strategic planning focus that is more responsive to local context and the nature of the local community.
Figure 2 - Strategic Planning Frameworks (Source: Greater Sydney Commission, 2018) Figure 3 - Planning Framework for Greater Sydney Region (Source: Greater Sydney Commission, 2018)
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 11 Region Regional plans and district plans set the actions contained in the District Plan The directions and objectives are contained within four key framework for local strategic planning. themes: infrastructure and collaboration, liveability, productivity and sustainability. In March 2018, the NSW Government released ‘The Greater Sydney Region Plan – A Metropolis of Three Cities’ (Region Plan) and District Plans for each of the Greater Sydney’s five districts. The plans were prepared concurrently with Future Transport 2056 and the State Infrastructure Strategy to better align land use, transport and infrastructure.
The Region Plan is built on a vision of three cities where most residents live within 30 minutes of their jobs, education and health facilities, services and great places – Western Parkland City, Central River City and Eastern Harbour City. A 30-minute city is where most people can travel to their nearest metropolitan centre or cluster by public . transport within 30 minutes; and where Figure 4 - A Metropolis of Three Cities – A Vision to 2056 (Source: Greater Sydney Commission) everyone can travel to their nearest strategic centre by public transport seven days a week to access jobs, shops and services. The Northern Beaches is located within the Eastern Harbour City.
The Region Plan incorporates 10 directions, each supported by objectives. These Figure 5 - Region Plan – 10 Directions (Source: Greater Sydney Commission) directions underpin the planning priorities and
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 12 District The Greater Sydney Region includes five districts: Western City District, Central City District, Eastern City District, North District and South District. The Northern Beaches is located within the North District which also encompasses Hornsby, Hunter’s Hill, Ku-ring- gai, Lane Cove, Mosman, North Sydney, Ryde and Willoughby local Government areas. The North District Plan provides a 20-year plan to manage growth and achieve the 40-year vision of the Region Plan, whilst enhancing liveability, productivity and sustainability into the future.
The North District Plan incorporates 22 planning priorities, supported by actions for achieving the planning priorities. The planning priorities directly relate to the directions of the Region Plan and four key themes: infrastructure and collaboration, liveability, Figure 6 - A Metropolis of Three Cities – A Vision to 2056 (Source: Greater Sydney Commission) productivity and sustainability.
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Figure 7 - The North District Structure Plan – Northern Beaches Council Snapshot (Source: Greater Sydney Commission, 2018)
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Council’s Community Strategic Plan - collaboration, liveability, productivity and (LEPs) and Development Control Plans (DCPs) sustainability. and it will be supported by other tools such as SHAPE 2028 contribution plans and place strategies. Local planning is informed by Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement It is important that we shape the outcomes Community Strategic Plan, SHAPE 2028 (CSP). (LSPS) This provides a vision for the future of the we want to achieve in the future. In doing so, The Environmental Planning and Assessment Northern Beaches and establishes a strategic we need to identify desired land use planning Act 1979 (EP&A Act) was amended in framework for the planning and delivery of outcomes; what success looks like at a local November 2017 to require each Council to services over a 10-year period for the level. The LSPS will be a pivotal tool that prepare a local strategic planning statement Northern Beaches and are part of the broader guides local strategic planning decisions. (LSPS), integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Following completion of this LEP Review, under the Local Government Act 1993. The LSPS will provide a 20-year vision for the Council will commence preparation of a LSPS LGA, building on the 10-year vision in Council’s SHAPE 2028 was adopted by Council in April for the Northern Beaches Council area. The CSP. It will be a planning vision, emphasising 2018 and is the first Community Strategic Plan draft LSPS must be placed on formal public strategic land use, transport and for the Northern Beaches Council since it was exhibition by 1 July 2019, with the final LSPS environmental planning. It will set out proclaimed as a new Council on 12 May 2016. completed and endorsed by Council by 1 planning priorities, actions to achieve those The CSP recognises the need to coordinate December 2019. priorities, and an implementation program to and align local planning with longer-term deliver and monitor the actions. New laws were passed on 24 October 2018 regional planning for Greater Sydney. The CSP requiring the approval of the GSC of any draft outcomes align with the directions of and the The LSPS will draw together State, regional, LSPS before it is adopted by Council. four key themes of the Sydney Region Plan district and local strategic planning priorities. and North District Plan: infrastructure and It will shape the Local Environmental Plans
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 15 Local Environmental Plans (LEPs) The new LSPS will inform the preparation of a new Northern Beaches Local Environmental Plan (LEP). The LEP is a statutory planning instrument which controls development and implements planning policies. The Northern Beaches currently has four local environmental plans: Manly LEP 2013, Pittwater LEP 2014, Warringah LEP 2011 and Warringah LEP 2000 (applicable to deferred lands not covered by Warringah LEP 2011). A high-level review of the existing LEPs has been undertaken and has identified significant inconsistencies between the plans.
The development of the first Northern Beaches LEP will better align with the Sydney Region Plan, North District Plan and LSPS.
Local Character Statements Consideration of local character will be a key part of the preparation of Council’s LSPS, LEP
and DCP and will enable Council to implement Figure 8 - Local Strategic Planning Statements (Source: Greater Sydney Commission) ‘place-based planning’. On 16 January 2018, the DPE released a new planning circular entitled ‘Stepping up planning and designing for better places: respecting and enhancing local character’ (Circular). The Circular
describes what local character is and recognises the important role it plays in planning for development that is contextual,
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 16 of its place and meets the growing needs of applications. The Northern Beaches currently departments and former Council areas. It will NSW. has four development control plans (DCPs): set the foundation for the LSPS and new LEP Manly DCP 2013, Pittwater DCP 2014, by identifying gaps and setting priorities. DPE has indicated that changes will be made Warringah DCP 2011 and Warringah DCP 2000 to the Standard Instrument LEP to establish (notification). A new Northern Beaches DCP 1.4 Submissions and overlays, statutory maps that will apply in will be prepared concurrently with the new addition to the standard zoning of an area, for LEP. Engagement additional consideration of local character in areas of significance. However, the circular Other Plans and Policies suggests that local character overlays will only Council engaged extensively with the Other background studies and investigation be permitted where Council can: community for the preparation of the typically inform planning controls and other Community Strategic Plan SHAPE 2028. More demonstrate that the character of a local Council policies or strategies. A than 2,000 people contributed to developing area is significant in accordance with comprehensive list of existing studies for the the CSP between late-2016 to late-2017. The guidelines to be issued by the DPE; and Northern Beaches is attached at Appendix 1. CSP gives a timely and clear indication of ensure that the local government area will community views and values. The meet the dwelling targets for future 1.3 Methodology consultation identified community issues, growth as established by the relevant priorities and a vision for the Northern Regional or District Plan. Beaches. The consultation included This LEP Review has involved a review of the independently facilitated workshops, online North District Plan, Northern Beaches Development Control Plans surveys, focus groups, listening posts and Community Strategic Plan (SHAPE 2028), LEPs Development Control Plans are planning other engagement events. The CSP will and DCPs and existing Council policies and documents that contain detailed planning provide a valuable contribution and strategies. This is the first stage of the three provisions that support the LEP and must be foundation for the LSPS, LEP and DCP. year LEP program and it provides a snapshot considered in the assessment of development of projects across all of the Council
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•Establish LEP Review Team and Working Group (Council staff) •Attend GSC Technical Working Groups (TWGs) •Internal consultation (including survey & workshops) A draft Community Engagement Plan has been Project •Consult with NSW Government agencies (GSC, TfNSW, RMS, DoE & Health) prepared for the LSPS and new Northern Commencement •Brief Councillors (August 18) and Strategic Reference Groups (September 18) Beaches LEP. The Community Engagement Plan outlines a comprehensive program for consultation across the three year project. •Review North District Plan •Review CSP, existing Council policies, studies and strategies •Compare four existing LEPs To date this project has included briefing Draft Health •Identify committed upcoming projects in Council's Delivery Program sessions with Council and Strategic Reference Check •Complete health check comparing LEPs to North District Plan Groups. With the publication of the LEP Review, Council will formally commence Phase 1 of Community Engagement program to raise •Councillor briefing awareness and generate interest in the •Council meeting project. •Submit to the Greater Sydney Commission Finalise Health •Commence Phase 1 - Community Engagement Check
Figure 9 - Methodology for Preparation of the LEP Review Report
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SECTION 2 – The Context
This section provides a land use planning education opportunities and to live closer to south spine that connects the beaches to context to inform the preparation of Council’s job opportunities aligned to their skills and Sydney CBD. Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS). For aspirations. The changing demographics will Major infrastructure projects also influence each topic, a table is provided outlining lead to greater pressure for access to health how we plan for the future; recent projects relevant studies and projects that are existing services and less local workers to fill the jobs include the introduction of the B-Line and (i.e. either finalised, underway or having been needed to service the population. development of the Frenchs Forest Planned on public exhibition), committed (i.e. These trends also need to be considered Precinct which includes the new Northern identified in or derived from the Delivery parallel to our natural and built environment Beaches Hospital, opened 30 October 2018. Program) or required (not yet commenced) to context. Our unique coastal and bushland The Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches deliver the new LEP. environment and the existing urban Link is also a key consideration for local The changing local land use context influences development patterns which have shaped the strategic planning. Integrated land use and how we plan for the future. The Northern Northern Beaches play an important role in infrastructure planning is required to meet Beaches will see a significant increase in older planning for the future. Urban development aspirations to increase the number of people and a decline in young adults, likely on the Northern Beaches has historically been residents that live within 30 minutes of jobs, due to housing affordability (including a lack shaped by the car and development is education, health, services and great places. of diversity of housing types), access to concentrated along our major arterial north-
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Community Strategic Plan – SHAPE 2028
SHAPE 2028 (CSP), adopted April 2017, provides the long term community vision for the Northern Beaches for the next 10 years (2018 - 2028).
The CSP identifies a strong shared desire to protect and enhance the natural and built environments, to create more connected and caring communities, to embrace our diverse sports and recreational culture, and to live more sustainably in balance with the environment.
The CSP supports the directions in the North District Plan and will guide and inform local strategic planning decisions. Council’s Delivery Program 2018-2021 outlines the actions Council will take over the next three years towards delivering the community outcomes and strategies from the CSP.
Figure 10 - Alignment of Council’s CSP with the North District Plan (Source: Shape2028)
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Population
The Northern Beaches is home to approximately 268,666 people (ABS ERP, 2017). Population projections suggest that our population will grow to 297,950 by 2036 (DPE, based on 2011 Census). However, this projection is based on 2011 Census data and revised population projections based on the 2016 Census data are expected to be released by the DPE in mid-2019.
Population projections prepared for Council by demographic consultants (.ID), based on the 2016 Census, suggest population will grow to 309,333 by 2036 (forecasts provided in
Figure 11 - Community Strategic Plan Outcomes and Goals (Source: Delivery Program 2018-2021) November 2017). Therefore, until updated population projections are released by the DPE, future local strategic planning for the Northern Beaches is to be based around NORTHERN BEACHES VISION projections within the range of 297,950 to The vision for the Northern Beaches is for a safe, inclusive and connected community that lives in 309,333 by 2036. balance with our extraordinary coastal and bushland environment.
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Population projections and trends in the Northern Beaches play an important role in local strategic planning, particularly in relation to planning for housing and services that respond to the needs of our local community.
The following demographic trends are relevant for the 20 year planning horizon:
The Northern Beaches population is ageing at a higher rate than Sydney: with the largest growth in persons on the Northern Beaches between 2006 and 2016 being in ages 70-74 (for both males and females). The ageing population is an important consideration for planning for future facilities and services that cater to the needs of our population, in particular health services (Figures 14, 15 and 16). Young adults are increasingly leaving the area: There is a significantly lower proportion of young adults in the
Northern Beaches compared with Greater Sydney (aged 20-39 - Figure 14), most Figure 12 - Northern Beaches Estimated Resident Population 2006 to 2017 (Source: .ID) likely due to limited access to education, affordable housing and jobs (.ID, 2016 Census) (Figures 14, 15 and 16).
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High proportion of families with children now and into the future: across the
Northern Beaches there is a large presence of households comprising families with children (37.3%). The result is likely to generate an increased requirement for appropriate children and family friendly spaces. Broad range of cultural diversity across the municipality: proportions of persons born in a country other than Australia ranged from a low of 20.1% in Elanora Heights to highs of 49.2% in Manly (Town Centre), 41.9% in Brookvale and 41.2% in Dee Why. The cultural diversity within the Northern Beaches indicates the need for culturally-inclusive and responsive services. Indigenous Culture: 0.6% of the Northern Beaches population identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Some communities are considered disadvantaged. the Northern Beaches is characterised by relative socio-economic advantage, however, relative advantage is considerably diverse across the LGA. Figure 13 - Northern Beaches Forecast Population to 2036 (Source: .ID, based on 2016 Census, prepared in November 2017).
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Population growth within the Northern Beaches over the past 10 years (between 2006 and 2016) has been confined to age groups above 40 and below 15. This does not reflect population growth for the Greater Sydney Region which was shaped by more younger adults and general ageing (Figure 14).
Figure 14 - Age Structure Comparison between Northern Beaches and Greater Sydney (Source: Figure 15 - Five Year Change in Age Structure, Northern Beaches (Source: .ID based on 2016 .ID based on 2016 Census) Census)
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To inform the LSPS and LEP, Council will commission a Demographic Analysis Study to identify how our community’s characteristics and needs are changing, what is driving change and what we can anticipate for the future. The Demographic Analysis will underpin a number of the technical studies and bring together the various themes. The Demographic Analysis will utilise the 2016 Census data (fully released in August 2018), .ID population projections (based on 2016 Census) and updated population projections prepared by the DPE (currently based on 2011 Census with updated projections based on 2016 Census expected to be released mid- 2019).
Figure 16 - Historical Migration Flows for the Northern Beaches, 2011 to 2016 (Source: .ID, 2017)
Table 2 - Population Studies
Existing Committed Required Council subscribes to .ID Social Plan (2018/19) and Stage 1 Technical Studies: which includes population specialised plans for specific 1A-Community Engagement projections based on the demographics (Youth, Aged, Strategy 2016 Census data released Disability, Culturally and 1B-Demographic Analysis in August 2018. Linguistically Diverse, etc.) 1E-Social Infrastructure Study See also Appendix 1 for full list
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Four Planning Frameworks
Implementation Priorities for the North District N23 - Preparing local strategic planning statements informed by local strategic planning Action 83. The Greater Sydney Commission will require a local environmental plan review N24 - Monitoring and reporting on the delivery of the Plan 84. Develop performance indicators in consultation with state agencies and councils
The Northern Beaches Council was proclaimed on 12 May 2016, bringing together Manly, Pittwater and Warringah Councils. Local strategic planning for the Northern Beaches currently comprises four planning frameworks: one for former Manly (MLEP 2013) and Pittwater (PLEP 2014); and two for the former Warringah (WLEP 2000 and WLEP 2011). Most of the existing background technical studies are also limited to the geographical area of the former Council areas, with a limited number of studies that provide a picture of the entire Northern Beaches LGA. Preparation of a single Northern Beaches LEP and DCP, aligned with the North District Plan, Figure 17 - Northern Beaches LEP’s Application Map is a priority for local strategic planning.
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 26 Council’s delivery program demonstrates Council’s commitment to prepare a ‘Strategic NORTHERN BEACHES LEP’S Land Use Planning Study’ which was to encompass relevant studies and plans for the 4 residential zones, 7 business zones, 3 industrial zones (Pittwater and Warringah only), 2 preparation of a new LEP. This work will now special purpose zones, tourist zone (Manly and Pittwater only), 2 recreation zones, 3 encompass the preparation of Council’s LSPS – environmental protection zones, 1 environmental living zone, 2 waterways zones, 2 rural a 20 year strategic vision for landuse planning zones (Pittwater and Warringah only). in the LGA. A new consolidated DCP is also The objectives and permissible land uses for zones vary between the LEPs and the zones do required to complement the LEP and Council not reflect the centre hierarchy. will include NSW Government model provisions if available within the specified timeframe. Table 3 – Implementation Studies and Investigations
As required by the District Plan, this report Existing Committed Required includes a review and comparison of the existing planning frameworks to identify gaps LEP Review Northern Beaches Strategic Local Strategic Planning or matters that require further investigation in See Appendix 1 for full Land Use Planning Study Statement the technical studies that will be undertaken list A new Northern Beaches LEP A new Northern Beaches DCP to guide the preparation of the LSPS and new LEP.
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 27 2.2 Infrastructure and Collaboration Transport is a key issue for local strategic Future job and housing growth needs to planning for the Northern Beaches. support regional aspirations for a ‘30-minute Infrastructure and Collaboration Priorities for the Integrated transport and land use planning to city’, not only to better connect people with North District support housing and jobs in the right locations jobs, but to provide better connections to Planning Priority N1 - Planning for a city supported by infrastructure and maximise use of existing infrastructure is services, education and recreation which Planning Priority N2 - Working through a priority. make up a significant portion of trips. There is opportunity on the Northern Beaches to collaboration There is a growing gap between the types of leverage off existing successful infrastructure jobs provided on the Northern Beaches and Transport to key centres, plan for new transport the skills of our local labour force. This results connections and respond to future potential With only three roads into the area – in a significant number of our resident infrastructure projects (e.g. Western Harbour Warringah Road, Mona Vale Road and workforce travelling outside of the LGA to Tunnel and Beaches Link - Figure 19). Pittwater Road/ Spit Bridge – and with limited access high-skilled jobs as well as a growing public transport options, access into and out number of people travelling into the LGA to fill A number of Northern Beaches strategic and of the Northern Beaches is constrained. Many jobs that provide essential services that keep local centres are located on the arterial road of the major roads are reaching capacity, our community operating. As the population network. This provides opportunities as well namely Warringah Road, Mona Vale Road and grows, demand on essential services (e.g. as challenges, particularly for centres that are Pittwater Road/ Spit Bridge. This reflects high health care) will increase. This pattern of bisected by arterial roads. car use rates with 60% of residents travelling where people live and work is reflected in the Manly strategic centre has good public to work by car and 80% of household trips decline in the working age population on the transport connections to Sydney CBD offering (social, recreation, education and shopping Northern Beaches. Whilst there are a number 17 minute ferry services to Circular Quay as trips) by car (draft MOVE Strategy, 2018). of factors that have led to younger people well as ferry services to Barangaroo, bike Traffic congestion, travel times, lack of travel moving out of the area (e.g. access to storage on ferries and bike storage at the options and poor access to public transport affordable housing, education opportunities, Manly ferry wharf. The Manly On Demand are some of the biggest community concerns. access to jobs), transport also plays a key role (Ride Plus) service was introduced by These issues are particularly important for in connecting jobs and labour markets. Better Transport for NSW in November 2017 and the sections of our community that are vulnerable transport connections between people and service zone was expanded on 20 August 2018 to social isolation, are not located on main jobs will provide increased job choice and job (Figure 20). The service zone covers Manly, transport routes, or have limited mobility. location opportunities as well as access to Fairlight, Balgowlah, Balgowlah Heights, labour markets from other areas.
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 28 Clontarf, Seaforth, North Balgowlah, Manly CBD and shifting travel behaviours, resulting Improved use of public transport and better Vale, North Manly, Queenscliff, Freshwater, in increased patronage on public transport. connectivity is a priority for the Northern Curl Curl and parts of Dee Why and Brookvale. Better east-west transport connections Beaches and is reflected in Council’s Transport through to Frenchs Forest (new strategic Strategy (MOVE) which was exhibited in Brookvale-Dee Why and Mona Vale strategic centre), Chatswood and Macquarie Park are September/ October 2018 (Figure 19). centres have benefited from the recent also required to improve access to jobs, introduction of the B-Line, with stops in MOVE will underpin a number of more services, Macquarie University and labour Brookvale, Dee Why and Mona Vale (along detailed plans that will work to implement the markets. with a number of local centres), each with transport strategy and inform the LEP and associated commuter carparks and bike The CSP commits to advocating for better LSPS. storage. The B-Line has been highly successful long-term integrated transport, promoting in reducing bus commuter times to Sydney road safety, active and sustainable travel.
Figure 18 - Trends Over Time and Aspirational Targets for Main Method the Travel to Work (Source: draft MOVE Strategy, 2018)
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Figure 19 - The Transport Network Needed on the Northern Beaches in 2038 (Source: Figure 20 - Manly Ride Plus Service Zone (Source: TfNSW Website, 2018) draft MOVE Strategy, 2018)
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In recognition of the importance of transport to the Northern Beaches community and its Table 4 – Transport Studies and Projects important role in land use planning, Council is Existing Committed Required collaborating with TfNSW and RMS for an The draft MOVE 2038 – MOVE will inform the following: Stage 1 Technical Studies: integrated transport and land use planning Transport Strategy Walking plan* 1F - Transport Investigations approach to inform the LSPS and new (exhibited Sept/Oct 2018) Bike plan* Northern Beaches LEP. sets our policy direction for Parking plan Stage 2 Technical Studies if transport for the next 20 Road network plan required: Infrastructure years. Public transport plan 2E - Land Use and See Appendix 1 for full list Infrastructure Council has a comprehensive infrastructure Freight plan Road safety plan Implementation Plan program in place across the Northern Beaches as demonstrated by Council's Capital Works Other transport projects (CAPEX Program) over 4 years - 2017 to 2021 include: and shown in the Delivery Program. This PAMPs* program is supported by Council’s Asset Accessible parking Management Strategy (2018-2028) that provisions Coastal Walkway provides a high level and long-term (10-year) action plan for how we will manage assets to Precinct specific projects: achieve the objectives of the Asset Brookvale-Dee Why TMAP* Management Policy (2018). The Asset Management Policy and Strategy are * Projects commenced supplemented by detailed Asset Management
Plans for the four asset portfolios (roads, stormwater, buildings and parks).
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 31 Developer contributions form an important community facility can be funded by a for increased levies resulting in component of Council’s infrastructure Section 7.11 Plan, however, the unnecessary delays). program. However, Council has experienced a construction of the community facility is number of challenges associated with this not). In planning for infrastructure in the Frenchs system, such as: An independent review by IPART of the Forest Planned Precinct and Ingleside Growth Monetary limits applying to residential Section 7.11 Contribution Plan if the Area, Council is aiming to provide sustainable development where the contribution rate residential contribution rate exceeds infrastructure in line with requirements of the is capped at $20,000 for new dwelling/lot $20,000 or $30,000 per new dwelling/ lot Green Star Communities criteria. in established areas with Development in established and greenfield areas Contribution Plans prepared under respectively. With the development of new communities, Section 7.11 of the EP&A Act. Issues associated with seeking an increase there is an opportunity to deliver smart Limitations of the Section 7.11 essential in Section 7.12 Plans (e.g. NSW precinct infrastructure and infrastructure that infrastructure works list (e.g. land for Government response times to requests supports a carbon neutral future.
Table 5 – Infrastructure Studies and Projects
Existing Committed Required Manly (7.11 Plan) 7.12 Plan covering non-growth areas of Stage 1 Technical Studies: Pittwater: LGA (to replace the former 7.11 Plans 1E - Social Infrastructure Study o Residential area in north (7.11 for residential areas north of Pittwater Plan with $20K applying to new and Manly, and the former 7.12 Plan Stage 2 Technical Studies if required: dwellings only for infrastructure for Warringah )* 2A - Infrastructure Investigations in identified centres) 7.11 Plan for Dee Why Town Centre* (utilities including digital) o Warriewood Valley release area For Frenchs Forest Planned Precinct, 2B - Infrastructure Investigations (7.11 Plan) Ingleside Growth Area and Brookvale (water cycle) Warringah LGA (7.12 Plan) Structure Plan Area: 2C - Contributions Plans See Appendix 1 for full list - Section 7.11 Plans* - Potential State Infrastructure 2E - Land Use and Infrastructure Levies (SICs)* Implementation Plan
* Projects commenced
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 32 2.3 Liveability events to celebrate diversity and recognise Education, Health and Other Social shared and unique values are also supported. Liveability Priorities for the North District Infrastructure Planning Priority N3 - Providing services and social Social infrastructure includes a wide range of Northern Beaches Hospital opened on 30 infrastructure to meet people’s changing needs community facilities and services including October 2018. The major investment in the Planning Priority N4 - Fostering healthy, creative, community centres, schools, childcare centres, hospital reflects the demand on social culturally rich and socially connected cities infrastructure. It delivers 1,300 jobs and Planning Priority N5 - Providing housing supply, health services, entertainment and leisure provides 488 beds. Development of the choice and affordability, with access to jobs, facilities, places of worship. It also includes services and public transport open space, sport and recreation facilities. Frenchs Forest Planned Precinct will also Planning Priority N6 - Creating and renewing great include surrounding social infrastructure as places and local centres, and respecting the Addressing the likely needs of the future identified within relevant technical studies. District’s heritage Northern Beaches population in terms of social infrastructure is a key element for Council’s CSP acknowledges the economic and Social Infrastructure planning for future growth. Social social benefits of establishing a university The Northern Beaches’ offers a village feel, infrastructure plays a critical role in promoting presence on the Northern Beaches. The lack cafes, bars, shops and wide range of sporting social cohesion. of higher education opportunities is and recreational facilities in the LGA. The CSP contributing to young adults moving out of The changing demographics of the LGA, identified a desire to create more vibrancy the area. There is clear evidence of particularly age and household structure, and ambience in our open spaces and make it concentrations of young adults around impact the type of infrastructure required. easier to get together in local neighbourhood universities located in other parts of Sydney. Identification of our community’s social villages and centres. Council’s Delivery Program indicates that infrastructure needs is required to ensure we Council is working towards identifying a The CSP commits to building stronger, more can plan to deliver to right type of suitable partner and location for a satellite inclusive communities. It commits to infrastructure in an efficient, timely and university campus. This project is ongoing. supporting the wellbeing of our community coordinated way to support growth. This is a and promoting a sense of belonging by key input into the LEP studies required for the Council is committed to exploring bringing people together through arts, Northern Beaches. opportunities for shared spaces and creativity, promoting and supporting local partnerships with NSW Government agencies artists. Creative opportunities and cultural to provide better facilities and services that meet the needs of the population.
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Table 6 – Social Infrastructure Studies and Projects
Existing Committed Required
Sportsfield Strategy 2017 Open Space Strategy (including Stage 1 Technical Studies: Disability Inclusion Action Plan playgrounds)* 1E - Social Infrastructure Study District Park Plan of Management Mountain Bike Strategy MOU with Department of Education Social Plan and specialised Plans for specific Stage 2 Technical Studies if required: for Use of Sportsfields demographics (Youth, Aged, Disability, 2E - Land Use and Infrastructure Urban Forest Plan Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, etc) Implementation Plan Aquatic Centre Health and Education Community Centre Strategy* Precinct Urban Tree Policy and Strategies See Appendix 1 for full list * Projects commenced
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One of the most signficant community health social cohesion directly through arts programs Northern Beaches Council has also committed issues relates to mental wellbeing. One in four and participation as well as indirectly through to developing a social plan for the Northern Australians will experience mental illness at good urban design and activations that Beaches, with a similar broad intent of some point in their lives and young people are facilitate social interaction. The Strategy will creating a connected community. The Social particularly vulnerable. This signifies a societal provide a ten-year direction for enabling Plan is yet to be commissioned, but will problem that requires a holistic and creativity through better places and spaces; include both thematic and demographic collaborative response. diverse programs and activations; and considerations of strategic challenges and inspiring and supporting community-based opportunities in supporting community Northern Beaches Council is developing an arts initiatives and broad participation. wellbeing. Arts and Creativity Strategy that seeks to enhance community wellbeing and create
Table 7 - Community and Culture Studies and Projects
Existing Committed Required Council subscribes to .ID. The 2016 Arts and Creativity Strategy* Stage 1 Technical Studies: Census data was fully released in Community Centre Strategy* 1A-Community Engagement August 2018 Open Space Strategy (including Strategy Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017 playgrounds)* 1B-Demographic Analysis See Appendix 1 for full list Social Plan (2018/19) and specialised plans 1E-Social Infrastructure Study for specific demographics (Youth, Aged, Disability, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, etc.) Public Arts Policy and Guidelines* Coastal Walkway * Projects commenced
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Housing
The Northern Beaches consists of a network of connected town centres and villages as well as some off-shore communities (only accessible via boat) and semi-rural areas.
In 2016, the Northern Beaches contained 101,630 dwellings (.ID, based on 2016 Census). The total number of dwellings grew by 3,861 over the 5 year period between 2011 and 2016 (.ID, based on 2016 Census). The North District Plan sets out a 0-5 year (2016- 2021) housing supply target for the Northern Beaches of 3,400 dwellings. The target is comparable with historic growth patterns. Figure 21 - Total Number of Dwellings, Northern Beaches (Source: .ID based on 2016 Census)
NORTHERN BEACHES HOUSING FACTS:
Forecast housing growth for the Northern Beaches over the next five years aligns with historic growth patterns (3,861 new homes over the past 5 years and 3,400 new homes over the next 5 years). Household sizes on the Northern Beaches are anticipated to be smaller in the future with an average occupancy rate of 2.62 people per dwelling (2011 and 2016) predicted to decrease to 2.54 people per dwelling in 2036. Family housing is currently the most popular housing type on the Northern Beaches and will remain popular in the future, but it will grow at a slower rate than smaller households (lone person households, couples only, single parent and group households).
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 36 Future housing growth that will contribute to This pattern is consistent with forecasts for the 5 year target includes: remaining capacity the North District more generally, requiring in existing zoned areas such as the Medium planning for smaller homes, group homes, Density zones, Town Centres (such as Dee adaptable homes and aged care facilities. Why) and Warriewood Valley. Notwithstanding these trends, family housing The question of where to accommodate is currently the most popular housing type on growth over the longer term will be addressed the Northern Beaches and will remain popular in Council’s Housing Strategy. Longer term in the future, but it will grow at a slower rate targets will account for anticipated growth in than smaller households. This reflects the the Frenchs Forest Planned Precinct and current housing composition on the Northern Ingleside Growth Area. Beaches, with more than half of the Northern Beaches dwelling supply consisting of Future housing supply should aim to meet the detached dwelling houses. However, the types needs of current and future residents of the Northern Beaches. Local trends influencing of dwellings on the Northern Beaches is changing, reflecting household, lifestyle and Figure 22 ‐ Short Term Housing Targets for the Northern housing preferences include a predicted Beaches (Source: North District Plan 2018) decrease in household size and an increase in demographic changes. lone person and couples without children
households, this reflects projected demand for a growth of smaller households.
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Separate houses Medium density housing High density housing
Figure 23 - Northern Beaches Housing Types (% of total dwellings) (Source: .ID, based on 2016 Census)
Note: darker colours show higher percentages and lighter colour shows lower percentages
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Figure 24 - Five Year Change in Dwelling Structure, Northern Beaches (Source: .ID, based on Figure 25: Household Projections, DPE Housing Mapping and Scenario Tool (Source: DPE 2016 census data) Housing Mapping and Scenario Tool, based on DPE 2011 Ccensus projections)
Table 8 – Housing Studies and Projects
Existing Committed Required Precinct specific projects: Northern Beaches Strategic Land Use Stage 1 Technical Studies: Frenchs Forest Planned Precinct Planning Study 1B - Demographic Analysis Centre* 1D - Housing Strategy Brookvale Strategic Centre* Ingleside Growth Area* Dee Why Town Centre* Planning Proposal – Medium Density Housing Code* See Appendix 1 for full list *Project is current and ongoing
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developed. The Warriewood Valley Strategic The Northern Beaches Affordable Housing Growth Areas Review Addendum (2014) reviewed Needs Analysis (2016) highlighted worsening undeveloped land, providing a forward path. conditions for very low, low and moderate Warriewood Valley income households to buy or rent properties Warriewood Valley has been developing since Residential development for Warriewood across the Northern Beaches, with rising levels the mid‐1990s. Previously market gardens and Valley is three quarters completed. All sectors of housing stress for these communities and small scale agricultural uses, the area is are now rezoned, with flooding and bushfire property values and rental costs accelerating bounded by Mona Vale Road (north), hazards identified as constraints that must be at unprecedented rates. Warriewood Road (east) the Ingleside managed through the development process. escarpment (west) and Jackson Road (south). Lack of affordable housing on the Northern Approximately 2,100 dwellings were planned Ingleside Beaches has resulted in increased issues with for low and medium density development In collaboration with the DPE and Landcom, a retaining workers, especially key workers (e.g. (single dwellings, dual occupancies, draft Land Use and Infrastructure Strategy for police and health care workers) who are townhouses). the Ingleside Growth Area was released in needed to service our growing and ageing December 2016 for community consultation. population. This is reflected by patterns of A sector planning process was originally The draft strategy included the provision of ingoing and outgoing population movements adopted, requiring land owners to develop 3,400 low to medium density homes. for the Northern Beaches which show a trend and agree on a masterplan for several sites in our younger population moving out of the In November 2018, the NSW Planning Minister prior to rezoning. This approach was area. Providing housing to accommodate announced the proposed Ingleside Growth abandoned after the release of the young people and key workers in the area is Area would be significantly reduced following Warriewood Valley Strategic Report in 2013 essential for economic growth and the day‐to‐ an extensive review of the extent of bushfire (and endorsed by the then Director‐General of day operation of essential community risk. services. the Department of Planning).
The release area originally allowed a Housing Affordability Council has taken steps towards addressing maximum density of 25 dwellings/ha at Housing affordability has a profound impact housing affordability. The Northern Beaches specific locations. The Warriewood Valley on our community and the economy. Affordable Housing Needs Analysis (2016) Strategic Review (2012) removed significantly Providing more diverse and innovative, informed the Northern Beaches Council constrained areas (flood prone land) and affordable housing options is a priority for the Affordable Housing Policy, which was adopted increased the residential density to 32 Northern Beaches. in May 2017. The plan commits to a 10% dwellings/ha for the majority of sites not yet affordable rental housing target for all
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review Page | 40 strategic plans and planning proposals for Housing Services on the Northern Beaches by A key strategy of the CSP is advocating for urban renewal or greenfield development. Community Housing Providers. Council improved housing affordability and providing considered the evaluation of the EOI together a mix of high‐quality diverse and inclusive Council is working with the DPE to develop with a review of the Affordable Housing Policy housing options supported by sustainable affordable housing contribution schemes for and Action Plan at its meeting on 28 August infrastructure. Implementation of Council’s Frenchs Forest Planned Precinct and Ingleside 2018, and resolved to issue an open tender for Affordable Housing Policy is an action in the Growth Area, which both target housing Delivery Program (2018‐2021). the provision of Affordable Housing Services, affordability for key workers. with the preferred management model with Council has commenced preparation of a The Northern Beaches was recently included the Community Housing Provider to be head‐ Housing Strategy in accordance with the NSW in State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) leasing of Council owner properties. Department of Planning and Environment No. 70 Affordable Housing, enabling Council to Council is also reviewing its Voluntary Guidelines. This Strategy must consider NSW include requirements for affordable housing in Government housing policy which overrides Planning Agreement Policy, which will explore its LEPs in areas subject to rezoning uplift. local provisions, such as the Medium Density the provision of affordable housing as a public Council is working closely with the DPE to Housing Code and Greenfield Housing Code benefit contribution in conjunction with implement the requirements. and its application to Warriewood and planning proposals and development Ingleside. Council issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) applications. in March 2018 for the provision of Affordable
Table 9 – Affordable Housing Studies and Projects
Existing Committed Required Affordable Housing Policy & Action Plan (2017) Implementation of Affordable Stage 1 Technical Studies: Affordable Housing Discussion Paper (2017) Housing Policy* 1B ‐ Demographic Analysis Affordable Housing Needs Assessment (2016) VPA Policy* 1D ‐ Housing Strategy
Precinct specific projects: Stage 2 Technical Studies if Frenchs Forest ‐ Affordable Housing Demand Study required: (2017) 2D ‐ Feasibility Studies (incl Brookvale ‐ Affordable Housing Demand Study Affordable Rental Housing (under development) Target Schemes) See Appendix 1 for full list *Project is current and ongoing
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Council submitted a Planning Proposal in 2018 On 31 July 2018 a Gateway determination was of lots eligible for dual occupancy and to DPE in response to issues arising from the issued by the DPE for the proposal which manor houses/ multi-dwelling housing future implementation of the NSW noted that the Northern Beaches area would including consideration of the Codes SEPP Governments’ SEPP (Exempt and Complying be deferred from commencement of the Code exclusions and Number of developments Development) Amendment (Low Rise Medium until 1 July 2019. approved; and Density Code). The intent of the Planning • Assessment of the proposal’s consistency The determination also noted the proposal Proposal is to prohibit: with the objectives and actions of the would be required to be amended prior to Greater Sydney Regional Plan and North • Manor houses and multi-dwelling exhibition taking into consideration a number District Plan planning priorities and housing (including terraces) in zone R2 of matters such as: consistency with Council’s relevant local Low Density Residential zone under the • Excluding the prohibition of multi- strategies including whether the proposal Manly LEP 2013. dwelling housing; is supported by a housing strategy. • Dual occupancy in zone R2 Low Density • Exploring alternative approaches in Residential zone under the Manly LEP Council is currently reviewing the matters for relation to the prohibition of dual 2013 and Pittwater LEP 2014. consideration with the aim to progress the occupancy; • Multi-dwelling housing and dual planning proposal to exhibition as soon as • Undertaking a quantitative analysis to occupancies in the R3 Zone in the possible. assess the impacts of the proposal on Warriewood Valley under Pittwater LEP housing diversity and supply including 2014. area of land subject to the SEPP, number
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 42 Heritage The Northern Beaches has a unique and Council’s CSP outlines a Strategy to ‘recognise Strengthen the economic self- diverse cultural heritage, intrinsically linked to and honour Aboriginal culture and heritage’ determination of Aboriginal its many layers of association from centuries and our Delivery Program demonstrates communities by engagement and of Indigenous connection to European Council’s ongoing service of ensuring heritage consultation with Local Aboriginal occupation. Much of the tangible heritage is values of the area are protected through part Lands Councils to better understand reflective of the area’s development from funding of the Aboriginal Heritage Office and support their economic (AHO). The AHO plays an important role in isolated settlements north of Sydney Harbour aspirations as they relate to land use development assessment, education and and along the eastern seaboard in the early planning. awareness of the area’s significant Aboriginal Nineteenth Century, to a thriving region cultural heritage. This will be particularly important in the long comprising tourist destinations, residential term management of a large proportion of areas and commercial centres, superimposed With the development of the new LEP and land owned and managed by the Metropolitan over a beautiful and unique natural DCP, Council has the opportunity to update Local Aboriginal Land Council (MLALC) on the environment. planning controls in response to AHO Northern Beaches. This area is set to increase feedback and incorporate the NSW as part of the Land Negotiation Program being Indigenous Heritage and Culture Government’s Architect’s Ochre Grid once managed by the Department of Industry, who Prior to European settlement, Aboriginal finalised to protect areas of Aboriginal cultural are working with the Northern Beaches people lived along coastal and estuarine significance. foreshores, where they fished and hunted and Council, NSW Aboriginal Land Council and harvested food from the surrounding bush. Council’s committed projects, including the MLALC to determine who is best placed to Aboriginal clans moved from site to site to Frenchs Forest Planned Precinct and Northern own and manage Crown land for optimal local access bountiful tucker and bush medicine of Beaches Arts and Creativity Strategy, also and state benefits. provide the opportunity to support the area. There are more than 440 identified The Land Negotiation Program is managed connections with Indigenous people and living Aboriginal heritage sites on the Northern through an independently facilitated process cultures, expressed for example through Beaches, where some of the sites are under and will speed up the process of Aboriginal public domain design and public art. Council threat from development, vandalism and Land Claims, provide more sustainable, social, will also look at ways to engage with the natural erosion. Recognising Aboriginal history cultural and economic outcomes for Aboriginal Community in the development of and protecting and preserving Aboriginal Aboriginal communities from the return of the LEP and DCP and address the District Plan heritage is vitally important to respecting the land and provide greater certainty to all Action 14: first people of Australia and their culture. parties over Crown land. Northern Beaches is
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 43 one of the pilot Councils chosen to work on The Northern Beaches also has 15 State identified that a number of the Manly heritage this project and Council’s commitment is Heritage items listed under the provisions of items consist of multiple properties. In some demonstrated in Council’s Delivery Program. the Heritage Act 1977. These items on the instances, whole streets are listed as one State Heritage Register include seven within heritage item. It may be more appropriate to European Heritage the Manly LEP, three within the Warringah LEP list some as groups or conservation areas, Local strategic planning must protect and and five within the Pittwater LEP. There is also ensuring that the most significant properties manage items of heritage significance listed one proposed State heritage listing for the are individually heritage listed. within Council’s various Local Environmental Dee Why Civic Precinct, which is currently Therefore, all heritage lists within the current Plans in Schedule 5 – Heritage Conservation. with the Minister for gazettal. LEP’s are not a complete list of European Currently there are a total of 572 local The Sydney Regional Environmental Plan items of local heritage significance. Local heritage items, 22 conservation areas and 29 (Sydney Harbour Catchment) 2005 also strategic planning and consolidation of the archaeological sites listed in the three includes a list of heritage items (Schedule 4 – existing LEP’s provides an opportunity to standard instrument LEP’s (Manly LEP 2013, Heritage Items), ten of which are located include additional known and assessed Warringah LEP 2011 and Pittwater LEP 2014). within the Northern Beaches. Pittwater heritage items and heritage conservation As a result, Northern Beaches Council heritage items were reviewed and updated in areas, as well as an opportunity to correct currently manages a total of 623 listed 2015; however there is an outstanding list of information on existing listed items (e.g. to heritage items. late nominations which need to be assessed. correct legal descriptions, mapping and other Table 10 – Number of Listed Heritage Items Also identified was the need for a Study of identifying errors). Modern Architecture, to capture important Former LGA Heritage Items Conservation Archaeological Council’s Thematic History project will identify examples of modern architecture which are Areas Sites relevant themes associated with development Manly 284 2 2 largely not captured by current LEP lists. on the Northern Beaches. There is Warringah 149 14 2 Pittwater 139 6 25 Previous heritage reviews for Warringah and opportunity for local strategic planning to TOTAL 572 22 29 Manly were either limited in scope or draw on the local historic themes to identify recommendations not adopted. As a result, what makes our places unique and to there are many buildings and areas with showcase the history of our area. This will potential heritage significance in both form a key element in development of the Warringah and Manly, which have either not LSPS, the new LEP and local character been identified and/or listed. It has also been statements.
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 44 Table 11 – Heritage Studies and Projects Place Existing Committed Required Draft Moveable Heritage Public Art Policy and Stage 1 Technical Studies: Management Policy* guidelines 1G - Character Study Geographically, the Northern Beaches Draft Heritage Strategy (not occupies a significant part of the North yet adopted) Stage 3 Planning Controls: District, encompassing 254km² of land Thematic History Project* 3A - Heritage Planning spanning from its southern border at Port Controls Jackson, which includes Sydney Harbour, Precinct specific projects: northern border including Broken Bay and Frenchs Forest – Aboriginal Long term priority – Heritage and Non-Aboriginal Review Pittwater and western border including Heritage Study Middle Harbour and Cowan Creek. The size of See Appendix 1 for full list the LGA presents a challenge for local strategic planning due to the broad network *Project is current and ongoing of communities and their diversity at the fine grain neighbourhood scale.
The Northern Beaches is a large LGA made up of many unique places:
5 wards 56 suburbs 4 strategic centres (including one health and education precinct) 9 local centres 52 neighbourhood or smaller neighbourhood centres
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Place and character are primarily managed The Warringah LEP 2000 and Pittwater DCP Planning for place will need to define and through centre-based planning (structure 2014, and to a lesser extent the Manly DCP assess character. There is currently no plans, masterplans, place plans, development 2013, include character/locality statements consistent method of identifying and assessing control plans) and our LEPs which set out land for small defined areas. There are no character or determining future desired use zones and objectives (these vary character or locality statements in the character. Each former Council had a different substantially between the four LEPs). The Warringah LEP 2011 or DCP 2011. The format means of defining these areas within planning LEPs also contain a range of local provisions of the character statements is inconsistent controls. Therefore a consistent approach is that apply to special areas such as Dee Why between the LEP/DCPs. required. Town Centre, St Patricks Estate (Manly) and The DPE is releasing Local Character and Place Warriewood Valley Release Area. At a fine- Northern Beaches Council has prepared a Guidelines which will assist with identifying grain level, place and character are managed hierarchy of centres, aligned with the North place boundaries and existing and future through our DCP controls which include District Plan, to ensure a consistent approach desired character in a consistent manner locality specific controls, special character across all Council projects. across the LGA. areas and built form controls.
Table 12 – Place Studies and Projects
Existing Committed Required Northern Beaches Place Making Framework* Place-making Strategy Stage 1 Technical Studies: Events Strategy* Place Activation Plans for key centres 1G - Character Study Crown Land Transfer Program / Land Town and village centre profiles Negotiation Program (piloted in the Northern Arts & Creativity Strategy Stage 3 Planning Controls: Beaches from 2016) * Public Art Policy & Guidelines 3A - Heritage Planning Controls Pittwater Waterway Review (discussion paper Pittwater Waterway review 3B – Public Places Planning Controls exhibited in 2017, draft to be prepared)* Accessibility maps for town and village centres 3C – Built Form Planning Controls Precinct specific projects: 3D – Sustainability Planning Controls Frenchs Forest Strategic Centre* Precinct specific projects: 3E – Environment Planning Controls Brookvale Strategic Centre* Place Plans for Mona Vale and Manly Strategic 3F - Transport Planning Controls Ingleside Growth Area* Centres Avalon Place Plan* See Appendix 1 for full list *Project is current and ongoing
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 46 2.4 Productivity largely reflective of the LGA’s isolation and the lifestyle attraction it offers, however, this Productivity Priorities for the North District Employment rate has decreased over the past five years Planning Priority N7 - Growing a stronger and more competitive Harbour CBD The Northern Beaches provides approximately (55% in 2011). If the trend continues, it will Planning Priority N8 - Eastern Economic Corridor is 108,150 jobs (NIEIR, 2017). The North District have a significant impact on the 30 minute city better connected and more competitive Plan identifies that jobs will be predominantly concept (.ID, 2016 Census). This trend reflects Planning Priority N9 - Growing and investing in located in strategic centres where economic a growing gap between the types of jobs health and education precincts outcomes are a priority. There is opportunity provided on the Northern Beaches and the Planning Priority N10 - Growing investment, skills of our local labour force. business opportunities and jobs in strategic centres for an additional 7,400 - 12,900 jobs to be delivered across the Northern Beaches Planning Priority N11 - Retaining and managing The Northern Beaches resident workforce industrial and urban services land strategic centres by 2036 (North District Plan, primarily has highly professional occupations Planning Priority N12 - Delivering integrated land 2018). use and transport planning and a 30-minute city and is well educated. The number of residents Planning Priority N13 - Supporting growth in The Northern Beaches has a high job who are employed in the ‘professional, targeted industry sectors containment (i.e. the proportion of jobs taken scientific and technical services’ industry is Planning Priority N14 - Leveraging inter-regional up by local people expressed as a percentage). well above the Greater Sydney average (Figure transport connections At 52% in 2016, the job containment level is 28).
NORTHERN BEACHES FACTS:
Job containment on the Northern Beaches is declining. Containment has dropped from 55% to 52% over the past 5 years (2011 to 2016, .ID). This reflects the growing gap between the types of jobs offered and the skills of our local residents. If this trend continues, it will have significant implications for achieving the 30 minute city concept.
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 47 However, a high proportion of our local jobs are in the ‘health care and social assistance’ industry. These job types do not reflect the skills of our resident workforce, resulting in movements in and out of the LGA for work. This trend factors into the pattern of young adults leaving the area (Figure 26).
Industries where highest growth has occurred on the Northern Beaches include ‘Health Care and Social Assistance’, ‘Education and Training’ and ‘Construction’ (Figure 29). This reflects the services that are required to cater for our ageing population and high proportion of school age children.
Planning for employment on the Northern Beaches needs to respond to the growing demand for more knowledge based jobs to support the resident workforce needs and access to labour to support the 30 minute city concept. Improving job containment will reduce commuting out of the LGA and reduce Figure 26 - Historical Migration Flows for the Northern Beaches, 2011 to 2016 (Source: .ID, 2017) traffic congestion for the wider region.
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Travel to work by public transport Travel to work by car Where are our home-based business Where our managers or professionals live
Figure 27 - Northern Beaches Work and Travel Patterns (Source: .ID, based on 2016 Census) Note: darker colours show higher percentages and lighter colour shows lower percentages
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 49 The travel to work maps (Figure 27) illustrate Interrelated challenges for planning for jobs Council’s Employment Study will provide a areas that are well served by public transport and economic growth on the Northern narrative for employment lands across the and areas where improvement is required to Beaches include transport connectivity, LGA. It will establish an evidence base for achieve the 30 minute city. The map showing competing land uses that put pressure on our growth. It will identify patterns and clusters where our managers and professionals live employment lands, housing affordability, of industries and identify the different roles of may also explain patterns in home‐based changing demographics, declining working age centres and how they function together. It will businesses, which are generally concentrated population (in particular key local workers) develop job targets for areas outside of the in the northern section of the LGA where and access to education or training strategic centres, inform precinct specific access to Sydney CBD is limited. opportunities. plans and establish a long‐term strategic planning vision for all employment areas (i.e. The Northern Beaches beach and bush Employment and economic studies previously what does success look like?), including those lifestyle is a strong drawcard for businesses. undertaken across the Northern Beaches are employment areas located outside of centres Identifying and fostering industries that make outdated due to new ABS data, population (e.g. business parks, stand‐alone shopping the Northern Beaches unique (e.g. start‐up growth (and associated changes in job centres, corridor retail). The Employment businesses) as well as adapting to changing projections), changes in centre hierarchy, Study will identify gaps and opportunities for models of business, innovation and infrastructure upgrades that provide future jobs and economic growth to better technology (e.g. e‐commerce, vertical opportunities to attract new businesses (e.g. meet the needs of our changing population. warehousing, co‐working hubs) are key issues B‐Line and Northern Beaches Hospital) and to be addressed at a local level. External rezoning (e.g. the rezoning of Balgowlah The Employment Study will be prepared factors such as growth in nearby centres, for Industrial Estate in 2016). The remaining parallel to Council’s Housing Strategy which example North Sydney and Macquarie Park, capacity of existing zones to accommodate will ensure a coordinated approach to must also be considered as we plan for the forecast job growth (under current planning planning for jobs. future. controls) is unknown (in addition to any
constraints that may restrict the take up of any spare capacity).
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Figure 29 - Five Year Change in Industry Sector of Employment, Northern Beaches (Source: Figure 28 - Industry Sector of Employment, Northern Beaches (Source: .ID, based on 2016 .ID, based on 2016 census data) census data)
Table 13 – Employment Studies and Projects
Existing Committed Required There is no overarching Northern Beaches Economic Development Plan Stage 1 Technical Studies: employment study. The latest Smart Communities Framework* 1C - Employment Study employment studies include: 1D - Housing Strategy Manly Housing and Employment 1G - Character Study Targets Report 2011 Warringah Employment Study 2013 Pittwater Local Planning Strategy 2011 See Appendix 1 for full list *Project commenced
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Figure 30 - Northern Beaches Employment Lands
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Centres Northern Beaches’ existing strategic centres The Northern Beaches Hospital opened on 30 October 2018. Infrastructure works surrounding the include Manly, Brookvale-Dee Why and Mona hospital are ongoing. Technical studies to support a planning proposal for the Frenchs Forest Vale. Planning for a new strategic centre at Planned Precinct are currently under preparation. Frenchs Forest is underway to accommodate future growth.
Frenchs Forest The North District Plan identifies Frenchs Forest as a Planned Precinct with a target of an additional 2,700-3,700 jobs by 2036, resulting in a total job number of 9,300- 13,000.
The Northern Beaches Hospital Precinct Structure Plan (the Structure Plan) is a 20 year Figure 31 - Frenchs Forest Strategic Centre (Source: North District Plan 2018 - including public open space from DPE 2016 & plan for growth in Frenchs Forest, adopted by aerial photo from Nearmap 2018) Council in August 2017. The Structure Plan Table 14 – Frenchs Forest Studies and Projects will deliver a new town centre connected to the hospital, approximately 5,360 dwellings, Existing Committed Required 2,300 jobs and associated open space and Frenchs Forest Structure Plan DPE is preparing the Frenchs Place Strategy (required under Action 30) infrastructure (subject to delivery of major 2017* Forest Precinct Plan* and Aquatic Centre Masterplan * rezoning package in collaboration infrastructure). See Appendix 1 for full list with Council including: Since the Structure Plan was adopted, Council Local character statement has been working with the DPE to implement Further studies into traffic, urban design and massing, Phase One of the Structure Plan which will feasibility testing, and include a new town centre with retail and affordable housing commercial floorspace, new dwellings and *Project is current and ongoing close to one hectare of open space.
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The North District Plan identifies Brookvale Brookvale-Dee Why and Dee Why as a combined strategic centre with a target of an additional 3,000-6,000 jobs by 2036 (resulting in a total job number of 20,000-26,000). Within the combined strategic centre, Dee Why is a mixed use area focused on the provision of housing, civic functions and supporting retail, service and commercial functions. Brookvale primarily provides employment functions within the industrial, commercial, retail, service and education sectors. Brookvale includes Warringah Mall, one of the largest retail areas in Greater Sydney.
There is no overarching strategic plan that covers both Brookvale and Dee Why. To date, growth in the combined centre has been guided by a Traffic Management and Accessibility Study (TMAS), prepared in 2012 which identified that an additional 3,500 jobs could be accommodated in the combined centres of Brookvale - Dee Why before large- scale road network upgrades are required. It was estimated that 500 of those jobs would be provided in Dee Why with the remaining Figure 32 - Brookvale-Dee Why Strategic Centre (Source: North District Plan 2018 - including public open space from DPE 2016 & aerial photo from Nearmap 2018) 3,000 jobs provided in Brookvale. Council is collaborating with RMS and TfNSW with preparation of a revised TMAP for Brookvale-
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 54 Dee Why which will address recent contributions, with a Part 7.11 Contributions Brookvale infrastructure upgrades (e.g. B-Line) and Plan to be exhibited in the near future. The draft Brookvale Structure Plan was inform an integrated land use and exhibited in November 2017. The draft The Masterplan also identified changes to the infrastructure approach to planning for the Structure Plan is a 20 year strategic plan that planning controls (WLEP 2011 and WDCP combined strategic centre. aims to deliver 670 dwellings (or 1,200 2011) that were publicly exhibited in early residents) and 1,700 jobs (or 50,000m² 2018. This included updated controls for a Dee Why floorspace). The overall growth planned for wider area of the Town Centre (in addition to Development in Dee Why centre is facilitated Brookvale was based on the capacity of the Sites A and B), including a 3m increase in under existing planning controls that have regional road network (outlined in the TMAS building height in exchange for a reduction in been in place since the commencement of 2012). The draft Structure Plan includes the podium level, and special provisions for Warringah Local Environmental Plan 2000, recommendations for changes to the current ‘key sites’ in exchange for the provision of and changes to the planning controls for two planning controls including rezoning the town community infrastructure. The controls did key sites which occurred in 2008 to allow centre and increasing building heights to 4-6 not propose any significant increase in density additional height in exchange for public open storeys, rezoning industrial lands and in recognition of existing transport network space at the ground level, being, a new road introducing a number of additional permitted constraints identified in a number of detailed through Site A (i.e. the Council owned car uses such as food and drink premises (to traffic studies. park) and a new town square and pedestrian industrial area east) and business premises connection on Site B (i.e. now known as the In a meeting on 25 September 2018, Council and office premises (to industrial area west). Meriton Site). resolved to forward the proposed The draft Structure Plan also recommends The Dee Why Town Centre Masterplan guides amendments to the WLEP 2011 to the introducing affordable housing requirements urban design outcomes for the centre and was Minister of Planning and Environment. For in the town centre. the WDCP 2011 amendments, it was resolved adopted by Council in 2013. It is being There is great pressure on Brookvale industrial to re-exhibit updated controls for implemented through a program of street and lands to accommodate development to sustainability, retail activation, public domain, public open space upgrades that commenced support the growth of Brookvale as a strategic housing mix and Key Sites. These updates had in 2016 with the first phase to be completed centre. However, in recognition of the been made in response to community in 2019. These works include the recently significant contribution these areas make to feedback, actions contained in the North completed Walter Gors Park and Redman the local economy, employment and service District Plan, and recommendations from an Road Plaza and proposed traffic and provision, the North District Plan also independent planning consultant. The streetscape improvements. Future phases are indicates that the Northern Beaches industrial exhibition closes in November 2018. subject to the provision of developer lands are to be retained and managed,
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 55 safeguarded from competing pressures. Council is required to undertake a strategic review of industrial land as part of the new LEP. Council has been consulting with the Greater Sydney Commission to develop a framework for the Employment Study that takes into consideration the future development of Brookvale.
Mona Vale The North District Plan identifies Mona Vale as a strategic centre with a target of an additional 700-1,700 jobs by 2036 (resulting in a total job number of 4,300-6,000).
The draft Mona Vale Place Plan was exhibited in September 2016. The plan included potential revitalisation scenarios which would result in changes to planning controls including increasing building heights to 6 storeys and rezoning industrial lands. In October 2016, the Council Administrator withdrew the Plan from public exhibition. Council’s Delivery Program outlines Council’s commitment to prepare a Place Plan for Mona Vale by mid-2020. Figure 33 - Mona Vale Strategic Centre (Source: North District Plan 2018 - including public open space from DPE 2016 & aerial photo from Nearmap 2018)
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 56 Manly The North District Plan identifies Manly as a strategic centre with a target of an additional 1,000-1,500 jobs by 2036 (resulting in a total job number of 5,000-6,500).
The Manly 2015 Master Plan was introduced in 2011 providing a vision to further develop Manly as a cultural, tourist, retail and entertainment precinct. While certain major projects associated with Manly 2015 were terminated in 2016 involving a new carpark below Manly Oval and redevelopment of the Whistler Street Car Park, Council has resolved to pursue the overall vision of this Masterplan including a number of urban design upgrades to streets, lanes and plazas including pedestrianising a number of streets. Some of these projects have been completed and some are identified as future projects in Council’s Delivery Program.
Figure 34 - Manly Strategic Centre (Source: North District Plan 2018 - including public open space from DPE 2016 & aerial photo from Nearmap 2018)
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 57 Local Centres The Northern Beaches includes nine local centres identified in the North District Plan:
• Avalon • Newport • Warriewood • Narrabeen • Glenrose • Forestville • Manly Vale • Balgowlah • Freshwater
Council has commenced preparation of a Place Plan for Avalon.
Table 15 – Centre Studies and Projects
Existing Committed Required Frenchs Forest Structure Plan and Place Plans for Mona Vale and Manly Overarching LGA-wide studies are required Precinct Plan* Strategic Centres to inform precinct planning, including Stage Brookvale Structure Plan* 1 Technical Studies: Ingleside Growth Area* 1C - Employment Study Avalon Place Plan* 1D - Housing Strategy Aquatic Reserve Masterplan* 1E - Social Infrastructure Study Dee Why Town Centre Planning Controls* Draft Mona Vale Place Plan 2016 (withdrawn) See Appendix 1 for full list
*Project is current and ongoing
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Industrial and Urban Services Land
Industrial and urban services land includes industrial zoned land and some business NORTHERN BEACHES INDUSTRIAL PRECINCTS: zoned land which permits a number of industrial uses. This land can include a range • Brookvale of activities from major freight and logistics • Campbell Parade, Manly Vale and heavy manufacturing to light industry, • Cromer urban services and other services and creative • Forestville uses. • Freshwater • Manly Vale Urban services include industries that enable • McCarrs Creek Road, Church Point the city to develop and its businesses and • Mona Vale residents to operate, supporting the activities • North Narrabeen of local populations and businesses. They • Pittwater Road, Bayview include concrete batching, waste recycling and • Pittwater Road, Church Point transfer, printing, motor vehicle repairs, • Princes Lane, Newport construction depots, and utilities (electricity, • Queens Parade, Newport water, gas supply). • Tepko Road, Terrey Hills The Employment Lands Development Program • Warriewood Valley (ELDP, 2017) indicates there is 195.7ha of employment lands in the Northern Beaches which is distributed across 15 precincts.
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Figure 35 - Northern Beaches Industrial Land Map
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 60 The industrial precincts in the Northern accommodate businesses that relocated from industrial precincts are smaller niche precincts Beaches are fully developed with no Balgowlah Industrial Estate. which support specialised sectors such as the undeveloped industrial land in the pipeline. marine-related industry. Further investigation
There are low vacancy rates across the into opportunities for growth of marine precincts indicative of strong industrial industrial clusters was recommended in the demand within the region. This reflects the Pittwater Economic Development Plan 2012- industrial boom across Greater Sydney. 2016.
The North District Plan states that the North As the population of the Northern Beaches District has the lowest amount of industrial grows, demand on urban services also grows. land in Metropolitan Sydney and demand is The management of these lands should growing (Figure 36). Potential loss of urban accommodate evolving business practices and services and industrial land uses from the changes in needs for urban services. Northern Beaches industrial precincts is a key Technology is converging with business, retail and logistics. Online retailing will increase challenge for local strategic planning. demand for industrial floorspace. Last mile Employment growth in existing industrial delivery and vertical warehousing will grow in areas relies on redevelopment of existing popularity in areas that have large high- underutilised sites and implementation of income catchment markets. measures that increase density or expand uses Figure 36 - Employment Lands Stock - Greater Sydney in existing industrial zoned land. Source: DPE Productivity TWG, 2018) Previous industrial lands studies from the former Council areas are outdated. A The rezoning of Balgowlah Industrial Estate in strategic review of the Northern Beaches 2016 From IN2 Light Industrial to B6 industrial lands, including an assessment of The largest industrial precinct on the Northern Enterprise corridor (including continuing a urban services, is required and will form a Beaches is located in Brookvale which is under range of IN2 Light Industrial uses) has resulted component of Council’s Employment Study. in increased demand on other precincts such increased pressure to diversify land uses and as the Brookvale Industrial Precinct and the provide for job growth, fulfilling its role as a Mona Vale Industrial Precinct to strategic centre. Outside of the larger
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Existing Committed Required There is no Northern Beaches industrial lands x Stage 1 Technical Studies: study. The latest industrial lands studies 1C - Employment Study (incorporating a include: strategic review of industrial and Economic Impact Assessment – Balgowlah employment lands) Industrial Estate 2015 Warringah Employment Study 2013 Pittwater Local Planning Strategy 2011 SHOROC Regional Employment Study (2008 & 2011 update) Precinct specific projects: Brookvale Strategic Centre* Draft Mona Vale Place Plan 2016 (withdrawn) See Appendix 1 for full list *Project current and ongoing
Retail The Retail Demand and Supply Report (DDS). The provision of supermarkets in accurate data on existing supply, taking into prepared for the DPE by Deep End Services, Manly and Pittwater is lower than the account retail activity in locations other than dated May 2016, identifies the following average, whilst Warringah is above within business zones. additional retail floorspace demand average. The provision of DDS in Pittwater In terms of future retail capacity, Warringah projections for the Northern Beaches for and Warringah is above average, whilst there Mall is one of the largest retail centres in 2015-2031: are no DDS in Manly. However, a more Greater Sydney and is located on the B-Line detailed assessment is required to determine • Manly: 41,000 - 52,000m² route. Chapter G4 of the Warringah DCP 2011 if there is demand for additional facilities • Pittwater: 41,000 - 50,000m² (adopted in 2009) seeks to guide development taking into consideration specific • Warringah: 81,000 -109,000m² within Warringah Mall until 2021. The existing circumstances including existing and future shopping centre has approximately 136,221m² The Retail Demand and Supply Report also population growth and capabilities of nearby Gross Leasable Floor Area. The DCP provides sets benchmarks for the provision of stores. An audit of retail floorspace across the opportunity for an additional 26,657m² supermarkets and discount department stores Northern Beaches would provide more GLFA. The Stage 1 expansion, approved in
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 62 2008, is complete. The Stage 2 DA was lodged The remaining capacity of existing retail areas shopping, traditional retail uses are evolving on 12 September 2018 and proposes an in the Northern Beaches to meet the to accommodate a wider range of uses that additional 9,827m² GLFA resulting in a projected demand under the current planning cater for lifestyle and entertainment needs of remaining potential of 16,809m² GLFA under controls is unknown. Planning for adequate the community. People don’t have to go to the current DCP controls. The new LEP and retail floorspace in appropriate locations is the shops anymore; they need to want to go. DCP provides an opportunity to update these required along with supporting existing areas, Regulation barriers for traditional retail need controls in response to the District Plan, and particularly areas in decline. to be addressed to enable businesses to the important role/service it provides to the adapt, reinvent and respond to these rapidly Planning for retail in the future must respond region. changing markets. to evolving business practices and changes in Other planned areas for retail expansion patterns of consumption and technology. An overarching retail strategy for the include the Frenchs Forest Planned Precinct. Continued growth in online shopping is Northern Beaches is required and will form placing pressure on traditional bricks and part of Council’s Employment Study. mortar retail businesses. In response to online Table 17 – Retail Studies and Projects
Existing Committed Required There is no Northern Beaches retail study. The latest Stage 1 Technical Studies: retail studies include: X 1C - Employment Study (incorporating a review of Manly 2015 Master Plan Economic Assessment retail lands) (2013) Warringah Employment Study 2013 Pittwater Local Planning Strategy 2011 SHOROC Regional Employment Study (2008 & 2011 update) Precinct specific projects: Frenchs Forest Strategic Centre* Brookvale Strategic Centre* Ingleside Growth Area* Draft Mona Vale Place Plan 2016 (withdrawn) See Appendix 1 for full list *Project is current and ongoing
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Rural Lands Rural lands (and large lot residential lands) in Determination issued 1 November 2017 were Study and Housing Strategy, which require the Northern Beaches are located at Duffys inconsistent with the then draft Greater Council to respond to the following North Forest/ Terry Hills, Warriewood Valley, Sydney Region Plan and North District Plan. District actions: Ingleside and Bayview Heights, Oxford Falls The OFVBN Planning proposal submitted to Productivity Action 56: Protect and and Elanora Heights. This also includes all land the DPE recommended that the best fit land support agricultural production and to which WLEP 2000 applies known as use zone for the majority of the study area is mineral resources (in particular, ‘Deferred Lands’, identified as Metropolitan E3 Environmental Management. However, construction materials) by preventing Rural Land in the Greater Sydney Region Plan. there are some smaller areas of land that inappropriately dispersed urban This area is subject to a draft Planning were been recommended for alternative E4 activities in rural areas. Proposal Oxford Falls Valley and Belrose North (Environmental Living), RU4 (primary (OFVBN Planning Proposal) sent by Council to Sustainability Action 69: Maintain or production small lots), SP2 (infrastructure), DPE on 15 April 2015 for a Gateway enhance the values of the SP1 (special activities), R5 (large lot Determination to transfer planning controls Metropolitan Rural Area using place- residential) and R2 (low density residential) for the deferred lands from WLEP 2000 to based planning to deliver targeted zonings and a number of proposed additional WLEP 2011. At its meeting 27 March 2018, environmental, social and economic permitted uses. Council resolved not to proceed with OFVBN outcomes. Planning Proposal for the Deferred Lands as Appropriate development of the rural lands the requirements of the Gateway will be investigated as part of the Employment Table 18 – Rural Lands Studies
Existing Committed Required Planning Proposal Oxford Falls Valley and Environment Strategy Stage 1 Technical Studies: Belrose North to transfer planning controls 1C - Employment Study for the deferred lands from WLEP2000 to 1D - Housing Strategy WLEP2011 1G – Character Study
Stage 3 Planning Controls: 3D - Sustainability 3E - Environment
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Figure 37 - Northern Beaches Rural Lands Map
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Tourism The Northern Beaches attracts 6 million Manly is the main tourism accommodation place activation, events and night time visitors per year (of which 4.5million were hub with a number of smaller boutique style economy. 12.8% of local jobs are in the overnight visitors), with Manly alone receiving properties along the coastline. Further up the Tourism and Hospitality sector (8.8% direct 2.4 million. beaches, there is a caravan park at Narrabeen and 4.0% indirect). In 2016/17, the total and a number of backpacker accommodations tourism and hospitality sales in Northern In the 5 years up to 2016/17, international are spread throughout. Across the Northern Beaches area was $2,513.7m, the total value visitors to the Northern Beaches were more Beaches nature-based activities are popular, added was $1,518.7m. likely to be visiting on holiday, accounting for along with visiting the Palm Beach Lighthouse 41.5% of all visitors, while for domestic and the Home and Away Channel 7 Television Northern Beaches Council is preparing a overnight visitors to the Northern Beaches program setting. For 2016/17, there were Destination Management Plan for the whole area the most common reason for visiting was 2,793,135 international visitors’ nights in the Northern Beaches which will be completed by visiting friends and relatives, accounting for Northern Beaches, accounting for 46.8% of September 2019 and will address any gaps in the total visitor nights. 53.2% of all visitors. infrastructure and planning. Tourism performs an important function in terms of jobs and the economy as well as Table 19 – Tourism Studies and Projects
Existing Committed Required There is no overarching Northern Beaches Destination Management Plan tourism plan. The latest tourism plans Manly Place Plan X include: Visitor Survey 2019 Manly Destination Management Plan 2016 (not adopted by Council) SHOROC Visitor Economy Opportunities Paper 2015 Tourism in Pittwater, Emerging Issues Paper 2015 See Appendix 1 for full list
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Night Time Economy Night time economy (NTE) is economic activity entertainment and lifestyle offerings, such as Table 20 – Comparison of Night Time Economy which occurs at establishments between the NTE. Establishments (Source: Ingenium Research, Measuring the Australian Night Time Economy, 2016-17) hours of 6pm and 6am. No specific studies on NTE for the Northern LGA No. Core NTE Density Per The Northern Beaches Council has Beaches have been undertaken. The Northern Establishments Km² approximately 1,418 core night time economy Beaches comprises established NTE precincts, Hornsby 527 1.2 establishments across the LGA (Table 20). such as Manly, along with a number of smaller Hunters Hill Not analysed Whilst the LGA contains the highest number of clusters and stand-alone NTE establishments Ku-ring-gai 547 6.4 core NTE establishments in the North District, that are generally concentrated along the Lane Cove Not analysed it naturally ranks higher than other North coast. There are also seasonal NTE precincts Northern 1,418 5.6 Beaches District LGAs due to its geographic size, in the north, emerging NTE precincts in areas Mosman Not analysed leading to a lower concentration per km² than of high growth and specialised NTE precincts Willoughby 587 26.2 most other areas. Notwithstanding this, the that serve our off-shore communities. Ryde 648 16.0 Northern Beaches NTE is a clear strength for North Sydney 738 70.3 Managing sustainable growth of the NTE and the LGA. The NTE in NSW includes minimising potential land use conflict is a key establishments that are drink based (8%), challenge for the Northern Beaches. Table 21 – Night Time Economy Studies and Projects entertainment (29%) and food (62%). Food is Increasing public transport to serve NTE the key driver of NTE in NSW. NTE is an Existing Committed Required precincts is required. Facilitating better important contributor to employment and There are Destination Identify flexibility for NTE to maximise employment, no existing Management appropriate turnover. Growth in the number of NTE turnover and tourism benefits along with night time Plan development establishments is directly linked to growth in delivering more active and vibrant strategic economy Manly Place of the night- employment and turnover. plans. Plan time economy and local centres is a challenge for the
A recent trend has been that traditional retail Northern Beaches. areas are evolving to incorporate more
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 67 Technology Technological advances are transforming how becomes increasing more digital. Provision of goals. For us these goals are set out in the we live, work and play, bringing challenges infrastructure to support this is also an Northern Beaches Community Strategic Plan. both locally and globally. Change is being important consideration for local strategic Northern Beaches Council is preparing a Smart generated by the convergence of digital, planning. Communities Framework that will provide biological and physical technologies. The In July 2017, Council adopted a Digital Council with a consistent, integrated and World Economic Forum calls this the Fourth Transformation Strategy: Naturally Connected, endorsed approach to the identification, Industrial Revolution. From 3D printing to which implements a digital operating model selection and implementation of Smart robotics, artificial intelligence and that puts our customers, community and staff Community related projects, in order to autonomous vehicles, science fiction is at the heart of everything we do. Digital optimise future opportunities for pilots, becoming reality every day. transformation will enable Council to provide projects, partnerships and grant funding. Emerging technologies form an important a premium service to its customers and Table 22 – Technology Plans and Studies consideration for local strategic planning in community and be a leading workplace for this changing world. A key challenge is staff. It will also assist the Northern Beaches Existing Committed Required planning for adaptability in both land use and community to keep pace with a changing Digital Smart X development for technologies yet to be digital landscape. Transformation Communities Strategy: Framework invented and current technologies which will Smart Cities is a growing space in urban Naturally change over time. planning and technology. For Northern Connected 2017 The provision of reliable telecommunications, Beaches Council a Smart City, or in our case a in particular demand for higher internet Smart Community, is one that uses technology speeds, will continue to grow as the world and data to accelerate achieving community
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2.5 Sustainability
Sustainability Priorities – North District work with many stakeholders to enhance and Natural Environment protect the natural environment. Some of the N15 - Protecting and improving the health and stakeholders are the Office of Environment enjoyment of Sydney Harbour and the District’s A large portion of the Northern Beaches is waterways National Park, bushland or reserves; including and Heritage, NSW Department of Primary coastal foreshores, beaches and waterways. Industries (Fisheries), the Cooperative N16 - Protecting and enhancing bushland and This natural environment and the ‘beach and Research Centre (CRC) for Water Sensitive biodiversity bush lifestyle’ draw residents and visitors (and Cities and the DPE. increasingly, businesses) to the area. The N17 - Protecting and enhancing scenic and cultural The natural environment presents challenges Northern Beaches landscape comprises landscapes in terms of creating a ‘connected community’, dramatic escarpments, vertical cliff faces, high N18 - Better managing rural areas particularly for off-shore communities and ridgetops, lush bushland, and an extensive those living in more isolated parts of the network of creeks, waterways and coastal N19 - Increasing urban tree canopy cover and Northern Beaches. delivering Green Grid connections environments. The CSP indicates that protection of the environment is important to The natural environment also provides a N20 - Delivering high quality open space our community. distinct sense of place and is a defining N21 - Reducing carbon emissions and managing feature of community identity and culture. Northern Beaches Council is committed to energy, water and waste efficiently working with our partners to plan, promote, N22 - Adapting to the impacts of urban and natural educate and facilitate better protection of our hazards and climate change environment, life and property. We currently
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 69 NORTHERN BEACHES AREAS OF HIGH ENVIRONMENTAL VALUE:
National parks and nature reserves (114km²) of National Park including: - Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - Garigal National Park - Sydney Harbour National Park Protected areas including: - Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve - Dee Why Lagoon Wildlife Refuge - Duffys Forest Threatened Ecological Community - Careel Bay and Winnererremy Bay Estuarine Wetlands - Narrabeen Lagoon State Park - Bungan Head and Mona Vale Headland Intertidal Protection Areas - Long Reef, Barrenjoey Headland and Narrabeen Headland Aquatic Reserves - North Harbour and part of Middle Harbour Coastal environment areas including: - 80km of coastline - 15 coastal headlands - 23 coastal beaches - Four cove/ harbour beaches. Creeks and waterways including: - Four coastal lagoons - Two river estuaries - 1,650ha estuary - Seven catchments Bushland and biodiversity including: - Bushland covering 17km² (in addition to National Parks) - 40 vegetation communities - 1,460 species of native plants - 540 species of native animals
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 70 Waterways There are four coastal lagoons (or estuaries) Managing sustainable recreational access to Historical land uses – such as Curl Curl along the Northern Beaches coast, all of which waterways is a key challenge for Council. Not Lagoon which was a former tip site that open and close naturally depending on rainfall all waterways are appropriate for water based has resulted in poor water quality. and ocean conditions. Narrabeen, Manly Dee and water side recreation due to: With the amalgamation of three former Why and Curl Curl lagoons are all managed by Sensitive ecological areas – such as Dee Council’s, there is a need to consolidate Northern Beaches Council. All four lagoons are Why Lagoon as it is a ‘Wildlife Refuge’ existing studies, identify gaps and ensure home to a wide variety of plants and animals, and coastal foreshore areas that are home consistency in water management controls specially adapted to a mix of freshwater and to threatened and endangered species across the region when preparing a saltwater conditions. Too much of either and communities such as the penguin consolidated Northern Beaches LEP and DCP. freshwater or ocean water can damage these colony at Manly and migratory bird Council’s Environment Strategy is being fragile ecosystems. Maintaining this delicate nesting/foraging habitat. prepared which will guide future directions in balance is complicated by stormwater this space. pollution and unauthorised lagoon openings.
Table 23 – Waterways Projects and Studies
Existing Committed Required Council currently undertakes Environment Strategy Stage 1 Technical Studies: Monitoring and Evaluation Reporting Pittwater Waterway Review 1G – Character Study (MER) using Office of Environment and Destination Management Plan 1H – Environment Study Heritage (OEH) indicators to monitor Open Space Strategy (including the water quality of the four coastal Playgrounds) Stage 3 Planning Controls: Lagoons and Pittwater from Autumn to Implement the risk-based Framework 3D - Sustainability Spring for Considering Waterway Health 3E - Environment See Appendix 1 for full list Outcomes in Strategic Land-use Planning Decisions
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Bushland and Biodiversity and the Urban Tree Canopy Like waterways, biodiversity within the of trees and tree diversity, and support the Consolidation of the four planning frameworks Northern Beaches Council area is a defining community to protect trees. provides an opportunity for Council to characteristic and highly valued by the consolidate and update planning provisions to While working to expand the urban tree community. The trees of the Northern protect and enhance the Northern Beaches' canopy on private land, the draft Urban Tree Beaches are integral to the character, heritage bushland and biodiversity. It is important that Canopy Plan identifies the following outcomes and natural beauty of our area. future biodiversity and bushland controls are of relevance for Council owned land: provided in the LEP so as to provide statutory The existing canopy coverage in the Northern Northern Beaches Council actively manage weight to the controls. Stronger enforcement Beaches area is high compared to other and monitor tree canopy to ensure its and legislation is required to prevent illegal Sydney Councils. Council has drafted an Urban canopy coverage remains one of the removal of bushland, encroachment on public Tree Canopy Plan to provide a strategic highest for LGAs in Sydney. land and impacts on foreshore protection framework for the management of our urban areas. trees and canopy cover. It proposes four key Northern Beaches Council achieves have directions to protect urban trees, maintain the the highest canopy coverage of council existing tree canopy cover, improve the health managed lands in Sydney by 2038 through the implementation of this Plan. Table 24 – Bushland and Biodiversity Studies and Projects
Existing Committed Required Urban Tree Canopy Plan Environment Strategy Stage 1 Technical Studies: See Appendix 1 for full list Open Space Strategy (including 1E - Social Infrastructure Study playgrounds) 1G - Character Study Urban Tree Policy and Strategies 1H – Environment Study Pittwater Waterway Strategy Walking Plan Stage 3 Planning Controls: Bike Plan 3D - Sustainability Mountain Bike Strategy 3E - Environment
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OPEN SPACE IN THE NORTHERN BEACHES INCLUDES:
• 122 sporting fields (covering 116ha catering for over 50,000 playing members across 17 sports) • 220 playgrounds • 21 surf clubs • 27 coastal and public pools • 13 golf courses (covering 453ha catering to over 10,000 members, 7 of which are on public land covering 180ha) • A broad range of private and public parks, urban spaces, National Parks, coastal areas, creeks and waterways and bushland
Council has commenced preparation of an 122 sportsfields. the strategy plan and is continuing Open Space Strategy. The strategy will set out High growth in sports participation implementation in 2018/19. a 15 year plan to provide a single approach to particularly by women, juniors and in over The Open Space Strategy is a companion piece the management and long-term planning of 35 competitions and demands that cannot of research and will be integrated with the open spaces and related facilities (such as currently be met. Many people wishing to Sportsgrounds Strategy and Council’s planning playgrounds) on the Northern Beaches. participate in sport are being turned away framework. due to the lack of facilities. The first of the Northern Beaches Council’s A current and growing shortfall of sports The LEP Studies 1E - Social Infrastructure recreation land use planning strategies to be fields. The current shortfall is 24 hectares Study and 3E - Land Use and Infrastructure produced was the Northern Beaches of playing area growing to 41 hectares is Implementation Plan will further investigate Sportsgrounds Strategy (2017). The strategy no action is taken. supply and demand for a growing population, sets out a 15 year plan to provide a single while Urban Design controls will provide approach to the management and long-term The 15 year strategic implementation plan design guidelines for public open space, planning of sporting facilities on the Northern developed for the strategy to reduce the requiring high quality design, accessibility, Beaches. Research for the strategy identified: shortfall and to meet sporting facility needs connections to green links and supportive reflects the community feedback, research infrastructure. and analyses undertaken. In 2017/2018 Council has completed a range of actions from
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Existing Committed Required Northern Beaches Sportsground Environment Strategy Stage 1 Technical Studies: Strategy Mountain Bike Strategy 1E - Social Infrastructure Study Sportsgrounds Needs Analysis 2016 Open Space Strategy (including 1H – Environment Study District Park Plan of Management playgrounds) MOU with Department of Education Place Plans for Avalon, Mona Vale and Stage 2 Technical Studies if required: for Use of Sportsfields Manly 2E - Land Use and Infrastructure Urban Tree Canopy Plan Implement integrated Urban Tree Policy Implementation Plan Aquatic Centre Health and Education and Strategies Precinct Delivery of a new Creative Arts Space Stage 3 Planning Controls: The consolidation of District Park 3B - Public Places sports areas into a new community 3C - Built Form sports facility hub The review, consolidation and potential transfer of Crown Lands as part of the Crown Land Transfer Program Frenchs Forest Planned Precinct Ingleside Growth Area Aquatic Reserve Masterplan See Appendix 1 for full list
Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience The Northern Beaches natural and built properties and the displacement of native Beaches community towards the environment is under pressure from climate fauna. environment. This survey identified the change (coastal hazards, flooding and following: Climate change and living more sustainably is bushfire), increasing populations, and the 9 out of 10 people identified they were of growing importance to the Northern increasing demand for housing. With the concerned about environmental issues. Beaches community. In 2017 a community increase in population comes the pressure to Approximately 40% of those were perception survey was undertaken to build more dwellings that results in the concerned for future generations. determine the attitude of the Northern removal of more remnant bushland on private
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 74 81% of those people identified that they protection and enhancement of the natural from the NSW Government to ensure this believed in climate change and of those environment and sustainable use of resources. action is achieved. 82% believed it would have a significant These goals within the CSP align with the impact and 78% saw a contributing factor planning priorities of the North District Plan. Provisions for energy and water efficiency in to be human involvement. non-residential buildings and residential 2 out of 3 people believe Northern Council is working towards achieving a Green apartment buildings are generally included in Beaches Council should act immediately Star Communities rating for both the Ingleside DCPs where there are no requirements for on climate change. Growth Area and Frenchs Forest Planned sustainability certification such as through a Precinct which will result in actions to reduce BASIX certificate. This is a gap in NSW As a result, Councils Community Strategic Plan emissions. However, as these two projects are Government legislation that, if filled, would (CSP) encompasses sustainability goals run by the DPE, a commitment is required assist Council in enforcement. pertaining to resilience to Climate Change,
Table 26 – Projects Reducing Carbon Emissions
Existing Committed Required Delivery of targeted environmental Environment Strategy Stage 1 Technical Studies: sustainability community engagement, Walking Plan 1E - Social Infrastructure Study volunteering and education programs Bike Plan 1H – Environment Study Delivery of programs to increase the Parking Plan capacity to mitigate, adapt and Public Transport Plan Stage 2 Technical Studies if required: respond to climate change and reduce Deliver an active to schools initiative in 2A - Infrastructure Investigations resource consumption partnership with the Roads and (Utilities incl digital) Green Star certification for the Frenchs Maritime Service 2B - Infrastructure Investigations (Water Forest Planned Precinct and Ingleside cycle) Growth Area 2E - Land Use and Infrastructure See also Appendix 1 Implementation Plan
Stage 3 Planning Controls: 3D - Sustainability 3E - Environment
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 75 Waste Council jointly owns Kimbriki Resource latest technology to track the timing and individual household. This will be more Recovery Centre with Mosman Council. location of bin collections. convenient and will significantly improve Kimbriki processes up to 75% of all Northern the street amenity. Other benefits of the new contract include: Beaches’ waste and recycles around 80% of all Separate metal collection and Council will Increased diversion from landfill. the waste it receives. Kimbriki collects work closely with local community groups A new fleet of waste vehicles will be fitted recyclable materials, as well as running on-site to recover separate items of value like state of the art technology including on- recycling and educational operations like the furniture, mattresses and white goods board GPS technology and video/camera Re-use Shop, Recycled Garden Products, and from kerbside collections. systems to improve safety, service Eco House and Garden. Content of recycling bins (blue lidded and delivery and contractor management. yellow lidded) and vegetation bin will Council’s new waste processing and collection Vehicles will be fitted with forward and continue to go to Kimbriki for recycling contracts will commence 1 July 2019. The rear facing video cameras which and beneficial reuse. new waste collection contract will provide for continuously record the truck's Smartphone app for residents to track one service provider to pick up household operations. their service. waste across the Northern Beaches using a All residents will have access to two bulky fleet of new trucks each installed with the goods collections each year, booking collections at times convenient to the Table 27 – Waste Projects and Studies
Existing Committed Required Waste Management Guidelines to Waste Strategy Stage 1 Technical Studies: accompany DCP provisions Research and development for 1E - Social Infrastructure Study New waste processing and collection improved resource recovery contract commencing 1 July 2019 Kimbriki review Stage 2 Technical Studies if required: Green Star certification for Frenchs Waste/Cleansing plant/ fleet review 2A - Infrastructure Investigations Forest Planned Precinct and Ingleside Implementation of Waste Management (Utilities incl digital) Growth Area Strategy 2B - Infrastructure Investigations (Water See Appendix 1 for full list Implementation of Single Use Plastics cycle) Policy 2E - Land Use and Infrastructure Implementation of Waste Management Implementation Plan at Events Policy Public place infrastructure review
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Natural Hazards Natural hazards are important considerations a Northern Beaches Hazard Risk and NORTHERN BEACHES MAJOR HAZARDS: for future development. Building resilience to Vulnerability Assessment (HRVA) would Acid sulphate soils natural hazards and climate change is a inform risk mitigation. There are a number of community aspiration in Council’s CSP. Local items in Council’s Delivery Program that relate Bushfire strategic planning needs to reduce to natural hazards. Refer to Appendix 1 for a Flooding and tidal inundation vulnerability and risk to hazards. list of existing and committed natural hazard Geotechnical land slip strategies, plans and projects. Cliff and slope instability There are a number of existing strategies and Coastal erosion plans across the Northern Beaches LGA that Sea level rise address hazard management. Preparation of
Table 28 – Urban and Natural Hazards and Climate Change Studies and Projects
Existing Committed Required Deliver strategic environmental Environment Strategy Stage 1 Technical Studies: sustainability programs and enhance Implement integrated Urban Tree Policy and 1C - Employment Study resilience to climate change Strategies 1D - Housing Strategy Deliver programs to protect our community Implement proactive tree maintenance 1E - Social Infrastructure Study from the effects of flooding including program that aims to reduce risk of public 1H – Environment Study floodplain planning, response and tree failure mitigation options Stage 2 Technical Studies if required: Climate Adaptation Plans for Ingleside 2A - Infrastructure Investigations (Utilities Growth Area and Frenchs Forest Planned incl digital) Precinct 2B - Infrastructure Investigations (Water Green Star certification for Frenchs Forest cycle) Planned Precinct and Ingleside Growth Area 2E - Land Use and Infrastructure See Appendix 1 for full list Implementation Plan
Stage 3 Planning Controls: 3D - Sustainability 3E - Environment
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SECTION 3 – The Health Check
The Health Check (Appendix 2) summarises how closely aligned Council’s existing local environmental plans are to the relevant actions provided in the North District Plan, with reference to Council plans, policies, Table 29 – Compliance Ranking for Health Check provided by the DPE and GSC programs, strategies and research that contribute to those actions (i.e. health check). Rank Criteria for ranking
A table showing a summary of each action can 1 Not included in existing plans, policies and strategies be found in this section. Each action shows a rank out of 5 based on criteria provided by 2 Limited or insufficient consideration in existing plans, policies and strategies DPE and GSC (Table 29). 3 Considered in existing plan, policy or strategy, however further studies or Section 2 – Context, provides a table outlining investigations required to develop new responses to give effect to the District Plan relevant studies and projects that are existing 4 Existing detail in plan, policy or strategy, and sufficient information available to (i.e. either finalised, underway or having been develop new responses that give effect to the District Plan on public exhibition), committed (i.e. identified in or derived from the Delivery 5 Complies with the District Plan. No further action Program) or required (not yet commenced) to deliver the new LEP.
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The health check has demonstrated that The Health Check helped to identify important Longer term priorities will be subject to Council is well placed to deliver on the actions opportunities and inclusions for Council’s consultation with the community. These are of the District Plan. The adopted Delivery Strategic Land Use Planning Study to inform likely to relate to areas where Council needs Program demonstrates that Council has the LSPS and new LEP (see Table 1 below). to undertake further investigation, or work anticipated the need for a wide range of with the NSW Government. The majority of the North District Plan studies and investigations to manage the priorities and actions will be addressed in the Key priorities are summarised below, with all newly proclaimed Local Government Area. studies addressed in Table 30 or in projects potential priorities and actions identified in committed in Council’s Delivery Program. Appendix 2 – Consolidated Health Check.
Table 30 - Local Strategic Planning Required to Inform the LSPS and LEP
Technical Studies Planning Controls Stage 1 Stage 2 (As Required) Stage 3 • 1A - Community Engagement Strategy • 2A - Infrastructure Investigations • 3A - Heritage • 1B - Demographic Analysis (Utilities incl digital) • 3B – Public Places • 1C - Employment Study • 2B - Infrastructure Investigations • 3C – Built Form • 1D - Housing Strategy (Water cycle) • 3D - Sustainability • 1E - Social Infrastructure Study • 2C - Contributions Plans • 3E - Environment • 1F – Transport Investigations • 2D - Feasibility Studies (incl Affordable • 3F - Transport • 1G - Character Study Rental Housing Target Schemes) • 1H – Environment Study • 2E - Land Use and Infrastructure Implementation Plan * includes recommended planning controls
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Council’s planning strategy and policy directions provide for a high level of
compliance in meeting the ‘Infrastructure and Table 31 – Infrastructure & Collaboration Health Check Summary, Northern Beaches Collaboration’ District Plan priorities and actions (Table 31). Council has demonstrated Infrastructure and Collaboration Priorities and Actions Rank leadership in promoting infrastructure N1 - Planning for a city supported by infrastructure 1. Prioritise infrastructure investments that support the vision of A Metropolis of 4 provision through the adoption of the Frenchs Three Cities Forest Structure Plan in August 2017, which 2. Sequence growth across the three cities to promote north-south and east-west 4 aligns forecast growth with infrastructure connections provision, with further stages dependent on 3. Align forecast growth with infrastructure 4 delivery of Western Harbour Tunnel and 4. Sequence infrastructure provision using a place-based approach 4 Beaches Link and improved bus services. 5. Consider the adaptability of infrastructure and its potential shared use when 4 Council has also limited potential for growth in preparing infrastructure strategies and plans 6. Maximise the utility of existing infrastructure and reduce the demand for new 4 the Dee Why Town Centre Masterplan and the infrastructure including draft Brookvale Structure Plan in recognition N2 - Working through collaboration of transport network constraints. 7. Identify, prioritise and deliver Collaboration Areas 2 Preparation of the draft MOVE Transport 8. Undertake a collaboration role by providing expert advice on the significant 4 Strategy (August 2018) and corresponding district collaboration of Frenchs Forest community engagement provides a good
strategic basis for the LSPS; however, further work is required to integrate land use and transport planning in collaboration with the
NSW Government. Council has commenced discussions with the NSW Government in this space and plans on developing a Land Use and Infrastructure Implementation Plan.
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 80 For the Frenchs Forest Planned Precinct and require collaboration with the NSW the planning and delivery of local and Ingleside Growth Area, Council is pursuing a Government, including: state infrastructure including limited Green Star Communities rating to promote scope of the 7.11 essential infrastructure Transport: Partner with the NSW the use of sustainable infrastructure. list and issues seeking approval for Government to implement a Bus Rapid increased 7.12 contributions. Developer contributions form an important Transit service by 2020 between the Collaboration: Identify possible future component of Council’s infrastructure Northern Beaches, Frenchs Forest and Collaboration Areas such as strategic program, however, its expenditure often relies Chatswood; followed by services between centres or areas likely to be affected by on aligning with the priorities of the NSW Mona Vale and Macquarie Park (Direction, the Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Government. It is therefore positive that the draft MOVE Strategy). Link. NSW Government has committed to Transport: Support the delivery of the collaborating with Councils in order to Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link A detailed list of current, committed and streamline integrated land use and subject to the inclusion of public transport required studies and projects is provided in infrastructure planning. and minimise the overall impact on our Section 2.1 Context for Infrastructure and local residents (Direction, draft MOVE Collaboration and Liveability – Social In addition to the LEP studies identified above, Strategy). Infrastructure. Council has some important priorities which Funding: Collaborate with the NSW Government to address challenges with
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Table 32 – Liveability Health Check Summary, Northern Beaches
Liveability Priorities and Actions District Plan Action Rank Planning Priority N3 - Providing services and social infrastructure to meet people’s changing needs 9. Deliver social infrastructure that reflects the needs of the community now and in the future. 3 10. Optimise the use of available public land for social infrastructure. 4 N4 - Fostering healthy, creative, culturally rich and socially connected cities 11. Deliver healthy, safe and inclusive places for people of all ages and abilities 3 12. Incorporate cultural and linguistic diversity in strategic planning and engagement. 3 13. Consider local infrastructure implications of large migrant and refugee populations. 3 14. Strengthen the economic self-determination of Aboriginal communities and support their economic aspirations as they 2 relate to land use planning. 15. Facilitate opportunities for creative and artistic expression and participation, wherever feasible, with a minimum 3 regulatory burden 16. Strengthen social connections within and between communities through better understanding of the nature of social 3 networks and supporting infrastructure in local places. N5 - Providing housing supply, choice and affordability, with access to jobs, services and public transport 17. Prepare local or district housing strategies 3 18. Prepare Affordable Rental Housing Target Schemes 4 N6 - Creating and renewing great places and local centres, and respecting the District’s heritage 19. Use a place-based and collaborative approach throughout planning, design, development and management and deliver 3 great places 20. Optimise car parking in collaboration Areas, Planned Precincts, Growth Areas and centres 3 21. Identify, conserve and enhance environmental heritage 3 22. Use place-based planning to support the role of centres 4 23. Use flexible and innovative approaches to revitalise high streets in decline. 3
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Council’s planning strategy and policy With respect to creating and renewing great Strategy and new LEP. In addition to the LEP directions provide for a moderate degree of places, Council has undertaken a Town Centre studies identified above, some priorities for compliance in meeting the Liveability District Care Factor survey for main centres across the Council include the following: Plan priorities and actions. Council is advanced Northern Beaches to obtain baseline Community and Culture: Engage and with respect to having a Disability Inclusion information and to allow Council to make consult with Local Aboriginal Lands Action Plan, Affordable Housing Policy and evidence-based decisions and measure trends Councils to better understand and support listing in the State Environmental Planning and change over time. Place based planning is their economic aspirations as they relate Policy (SEPP) No. 70 Affordable Housing. already considered and committed in to land use planning. Council’s delivery program with the Council’s Community Strategic Plan (CSP) development of Place Plans for Avalon, Mona Affordable Housing: Establish an commits to building stronger, more inclusive Vale and Manly along with Place Activation affordable rental housing target for all communities. A number of programs are Plans for key centres. By undertaking place other parts of the Northern Beaches local committed in Council’s Delivery Program based planning Council will create and renew government area (Affordable Housing including an Open Space Strategy (including great places based on strong engagement Policy Action A2). playgrounds), Community Centres Strategy, with the community, respecting local Heritage: Undertake a full Heritage Arts and Creativity Strategy and Social Plan, character and heritage. Review to assess all outstanding and specialised plans for specific nominations, Pittwater late nominations demographics (Youth, Aged, Disability, Responding to the ‘missing middle’ will be a and potential heritage items. Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, etc.). This key priority for Council as it plans for future is in addition to the many services and housing, ensuring development is in line with A detailed list of current, committed and programs delivered across Council and local character. A comprehensive Social required studies and projects is provided in committed over the coming years. Infrastructure Study and Demographic Section 2.1 Context - Liveability. Analysis are required to inform a Housing
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Productivity Priorities and Actions Productivity Priorities and Actions Productivity Priorities and Actions District Plan Action # District Plan Action # District Plan Action #
N7 - Growing a stronger and more 40. Review the current planning controls and 2 N13 - Supporting growth in targeted industry competitive Harbour CBD create capacity to achieve the job targets for sectors 25. Prioritise: public transport projects to 4 each of the District’s strategic centres. 54. Consider the barriers to the growth of 3 support the 30-minute city and infrastructure 41. Strengthen Brookvale-Dee Why 3 internationally competitive trade sectors investments that enhance walkability and 44. Strengthen Manly 3 including engaging with industry and assessing cycling connectivity 45. Strengthen Mona Vale 3 regulatory barriers. N8 - Eastern Economic Corridor is better N11 - Retaining and managing industrial and 55. Preparing plans for tourism and visitation 3 connected and more competitive urban services land 56. Protect and support agricultural 3 27. Prioritise transport investments that 4 46. Retain and manage industrial and urban 2 production and mineral resources (in enhance access to the economic corridor and services land particular, construction materials) between centres within the corridor. 48. Manage the interfaces of industrial areas 2 57. Provide a regulatory environment that 3 N9 - Growing and investing in health and enables economic opportunities created by 49. Facilitate contemporary adaptation of 2 education precincts changing technologies. industrial and warehouse buildings through 29. Facilitate health and education precincts 4 increased floor to ceiling heights. 58. Implement place-based initiatives to 3 30. Deliver and implement a Place Strategy 3 attract more visitors, improve visitor N12 - Delivering integrated land use and and Infrastructure Plan for the Frenchs Forest experiences and ensure connections to transport planning and a 30-minute city health and education precinct. transport at key tourist attractions. 50. Integrate land use and transport plans to 3 35.Strengthen Frenchs Forest 4 59. Enhance the tourist and visitor economy in 3 deliver the 30-minute city. N10 - Growing investment, business the District, including a coordinated approach 51. Investigate, plan and protect future 3 opportunities and jobs in strategic centres to tourism activities, events and transport and infrastructure corridors. 36. Provide access to jobs, goods and services 3 accommodation. 52. Support innovative approaches to improve 3 in centres N14 - Leveraging inter-regional transport the performance of the transport network. 37. Create new centres in accordance with the 4 connections 53. Plan for urban development, new centres, 2 Principles for Greater Sydney’s centres. 60. Optimise the efficiency and effectiveness 3 better places and employment uses that are 38. Prioritise strategic land use and 2 of the freight handling and logistics network integrated with, and optimise opportunities infrastructure plans for growing centres 61. Investigate and plan for the land use 3 of, the public value and use of Sydney Metro 39. Encourage opportunities for new smart 4 implications of potential long-term regional City & Southwest, as well as other city shaping work hubs transport connections. projects.
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Council’s planning strategy and policy In addition to the LEP studies identified above, Night-time economy: Identify appropriate directions provide for a low degree of important priorities for Council include the development of the night-time economy. compliance in meeting the Productivity following: A detailed list of current, committed and District Plan priorities and actions. Although Growing a stronger more competitive required studies and projects is provided in Council has committed to the preparation of harbour CBD: Leverage off existing Section 2.1 Context - Productivity. an Economic Development Plan, Council successful infrastructure to key centres, needs an overarching Northern Beaches plan for new transport connections and Employment Study including a review of respond to future potential infrastructure industrial lands and retail. Further strategy projects (e.g. Western Harbour Tunnel work is required to integrate land use and and Beaches Link). transport planning and implement the 30- minute city concept. Frenchs Forest Planned Precinct: - Frenchs Forest Planned Precinct - The delivery of the Frenchs Forest Planned Ensure delivery of a Green Star rated Precinct will provide a strong source for jobs community demonstrating best growth in the LGA. Council is also preparing a practice in economic, social and Destination Management Plan, Arts and environmental sustainability and Creativity Strategy, Environment Strategy and governance. Mountain Bike Strategy that will look at - Frenchs Forest Planned Precinct - enhancing and extending opportunities for a Ensure delivery of a 15% affordable sustainable tourist economy in the Northern rental housing target as part of any
Beaches. As part of the draft MOVE Transport redevelopment of the future town Strategy, Council is preparing a Freight Plan centre at Frenchs Forest and a 10% which will look at opportunities to optimise target applicable for the remaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the freight rezoned area. handling and logistics networks. - Frenchs Forest Planned Precinct - Deliver Aquatic Reserve as a state-of- the-art education and recreation precinct.
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Table 34 – Sustainability Health Check Summary, Northern Beaches
Sustainability Priorities and Actions Sustainability Priorities and Actions Sustainability Priorities and Actions District Plan Action Rank District Plan Action Rank District Plan Action Rank N15 - Protecting and improving the health 70. Limit urban development to within the 3 78. Encourage the preparation of low- 4 and enjoyment of Sydney Harbour and the Urban Area. carbon, high efficiency strategies to reduce District’s waterways N19 - Increasing urban tree canopy cover emissions, optimise the use of water, 62. Protect environmentally sensitive areas 3 and delivering Green Grid connections reduce waste and optimise car parking of waterways and the coastal environment 71. Expand urban tree canopy in the public 4 provision (where increase in total floor areas. realm. area greater than 100,000 square metres in 63. Improve and managing access to 3 72. Design and delivery of: a. Greater 3 any contiguous area of 10 or more waterways, foreshores and the coast for Sydney Green Grid priority corridors b. hectares). recreation, tourism, cultural events and opportunities for connections and c. 79. Investigate potential regulatory 3 water-based transport. walking and cycling links for transport as mechanisms that set low-carbon, high 64. Improve the health of catchments and 3 well as leisure and recreational trips. efficiency targets to be met through waterways through a risk-based approach N20 - Delivering high quality open space increased energy efficiency, water recycling 65. Work towards reinstating more natural 3 73. Maximise the use of existing open 3 and waste avoidance, reduction or re-use conditions in highly modified urban space and protect, enhance and expand N22 - Adapting to the impacts of urban waterways. public open space and natural hazards and climate change N16 - Protecting and enhancing bushland N21 - Reducing carbon emissions and 80. Support initiatives that respond to the 3 and biodiversity managing energy, water and waste impacts of climate change. 66. Protect and enhance biodiversity 3 efficiently 81. Avoid locating new urban development 4 N17 - Protecting and enhancing scenic and 74. Contribute to the aspirational objective 3 in areas exposed to natural and urban cultural landscapes of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 hazards and limit the intensification of 67. Identify and protect scenic and cultural 3 75. Increase renewable energy generation, 4 development in existing urban areas landscapes and energy and water efficiency, especially 82. Mitigate the urban heat island effect 4 68. Enhance and protect views of scenic 4 in Planned Precincts, and reduce vulnerability to extreme heat. and cultural landscapes from the public 76. Protect existing, and identify new, 4 realm. locations for waste recycling and N18 - Better managing rural areas management. 69. Maintain or enhance the values of the 2 77. Reduce the volume of waste and 4 Metropolitan Rural Area reduce waste transport requirements.
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Council’s planning strategy and policy a number of prototype Green Grid projects Council’s to adequately plan and protect directions provide for a moderate degree of that will help to develop and coordinate the bushland and biodiversity. compliance in meeting the Sustainability Green Grid for all stakeholders. The Open Biodiversity is categorised as an District Plan priorities and actions. Space Strategy (including playgrounds) will ‘Environmentally Sensitive Area’ to look at updating former open space studies prevent the ongoing application of some Protecting Council’s bushland, biodiversity and and plans, and Council’s Walking Plan, Bike SEPPs (e.g. Seniors Housing) from applying waterways is a key priority for Council, as well Plan and Mountain Bike Strategy will be able in inappropriate locations. as planning for natural hazards and climate to identify any further walking and cycling Sustainability certification is mandatory in change. A key strategy of the CSP is to ensure links that can be reflected in LEPs and non-residential buildings and residential new development is consistent with best Development Control Plans (DCPs). apartment buildings. practice sustainability principles. This is Precinct-based initiatives are supported to reflected in Council’s aim to deliver Ingleside While a significant amount of work is required increase renewable energy generation, and Frenchs Forest as Green Star to pull together existing planning controls for and energy and water efficiency. Communities, and the currently exhibited DCP a consolidated LEP and DCP, Council’s LEP For the Frenchs Forest Planned Precinct, for Dee Why Town Centre requiring Green Environment Study and Environment Strategy the NSW EPA investigates potential Star certification of buildings to promote best will help prioritise planning for sustainability regulatory mechanisms such as a practice. For future planning, Council is actions. Protection of the Environment Policy (PEP) preparing Climate Adaptation Plans for the In addition to the LEP studies identified above, that sets low-carbon, high efficiency Frenchs Forest Planned Precinct and Ingleside important priorities include Council targets to be met through increased Growth Area. collaborating with the NSW Government to energy efficiency, water recycling and Council has drafted an Urban Tree Canopy ensure: waste avoidance, reduction or re-use. Plan to provide a strategic framework for the Green Infrastructure is embedded as A detailed list of current, committed and management of our urban trees and canopy essential infrastructure in the NSW required studies and projects is provided in cover, and Council is working with the DPE on Strategic Planning Framework to enable Section 2 Context - Sustainability.
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 87 SECTION 4 - Conclusions and Recommendations This LEP Review Report describes what has Limited opportunities for greenfield Data: there are a number of gaps in local been done and what needs to be done for development with the majority of data which hinder a thorough evaluation local strategic planning to better align with the housing growth to occur within existing of some of the District Plan actions (e.g. Greater Sydney Region Plan and North District urban areas. number of existing secondary dwellings, Plan. Matching housing and population growth number of existing boarding houses, a with the provision of infrastructure and breakdown of ‘professional’ industry and services (e.g. open space and health statistics for local social infrastructure). 4.1 Issues and Barriers services). Inter-dependencies with other Council The following key issues have been identified Increased pressure on industrial land and projects and programs: a number of for the Northern Beaches: urban services. projects are underway and contribute to Climate change. Changing nature of employment uses. delivery of District Plan actions, however, Technological changes that transform Providing jobs that suit the needs of our coordinating the delivery of these how we live, work and play (e.g. electric local workforce. projects with the LSPS/LEP Review is vehicles and driverless cars). Planning for the night time economy. challenging and some items may not be Global politics and financial movements. Planning for tourism. able to be addressed. Changing demographics, housing and Maintaining the unique character and Quality assurance between all Council consumption patterns (e.g. predicted identity of our centres. projects and the North District Plan: trends in ageing population, decreasing Consolidating the existing planning almost all Council projects cross-over household sizes, young adults leaving the controls (four LEPs and various DCPs). with actions in the North District Plan. area). Ensuring individual projects are Housing affordability. The following barriers and risks may impact consistent with relevant District Plan Traffic congestion. Council achieving the District Plan actions: actions is a challenge for strategic Limited options for public transport and planning. This involves a new approach active transport. Timeframe: the timeframe for the LEP to projects across every Council Changing travel behaviour. Review is tight with no contingencies. department. Environmental sustainability. Consolidating four planning frameworks: Costs: costing the technical studies Highly valued natural assets and bringing together four planning upfront is difficult and costs could environmental protection. frameworks will involve a significant potentially increase or additional gaps Health and wellbeing. amount of work. may be identified throughout the
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 88 process. No funding has been provided Collaboration: collaboration with and (e.g. tick box approach such as Medium by the NSW Government. between NSW Government agencies Density Housing Code vs place planning Resources: the LEP Review will place within the specified timeframe. responsive to local character and BASIX). additional demand on staff resources Infrastructure: limitations of existing Flexibility: balancing flexibility with across all departments to deliver a infrastructure and ability to deliver key certainty and managing pressures for coordinated approach. infrastructure by NSW Government and more viable uses that may sterilise Consultation: managing community and Council. Traditional approach to planning existing uses. stakeholder expectations, particularly in for centres is to cap development based External influences: major infrastructure relation to growth and the way people on the capacity of existing roads. A projects and competition with adjoining will live and work and move around in the collaborative approach with NSW LGAs (e.g. demand for commercial future. Lack of community interest. Government agencies is required to floorspace is impacted by supply in Educating the community. Ensuring a adequately plan and fund regional nearby areas). range of voices are heard. Addressing infrastructure that is required to support Feasibility: the impact of affordable community engagement fatigue. growth. Provision of major public housing initiatives on the viability of Existing development patterns: the LGA transport infrastructure (particularly east- development proposals and associated is mostly developed (excluding Ingleside) west public transport connections) is reluctance/ resistance of the with limited opportunity to expand required to promote a modal shift and development to provide affordable outwards, existing urban development implement the 30 minute city. housing. patterns are car-based, employment Risk aversion: making safe decisions Climate change: the impacts of climate lands are fragmented with a limited where a bold approach is required. change may be underestimated and have number of large sites and town centres Policy: limitations of policies (e.g. Section unknown implications for natural are developed making retrofitting social 7.11 Contributions) to deliver on the hazards, including increased coastal infrastructure difficult. Under-planning is North District Plan actions (e.g. erosion. a risk (i.e. failing to realise growth investment in sustainability initiatives). potential and deliver sustainable Legislation: State legislation impacting development over the long-term). delivery of North District Plan actions
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4.2 Key findings Land Use Planning Context A detailed Demographic Analysis is required to least one of the former Councils to some form an evidence-base narrative of how our degree or identified as a committed project Our community aspires to ensure that community’s characteristics and needs are (see Appendix 2). development is balanced with our lifestyle, changing, what is driving the change and what environment, local character and changing The Health Check helped to identify important is expected in the future. community needs. This is reflected in the opportunities and inclusions to inform the strategies set out in the CSP: This will inform the specialist LEP Studies as LSPS and new LEP. well as a number of committed projects in “effectively plan for future growth by The majority of the North District Plan Council’s Delivery Program. balancing regional priorities with local priorities and actions will be addressed in the values” (CSP, Goal 7, Strategy a). Health Check studies addressed in Table 35 or in projects committed in Council’s Delivery Program. Local strategic planning needs a holistic The health check has demonstrated that approach across all themes of the North Council is well placed to deliver on the actions Longer term priorities will be subject to District Plan and should focus on protecting of the District Plan. The adopted Delivery consultation with the community. These are the environment, supporting a stable and Program demonstrates that Council has likely to relate to areas where Council needs skilled workforce, attracting new business and anticipated the need for a wide range of to undertake further investigation, or work supporting existing local enterprise, expanding studies and investigations to manage the with the NSW Government. This includes the housing choice, improving housing newly proclaimed Local Government Area. implementation of east-west public transport affordability, creating vibrant and inclusive links, affordable rental housing targets for the Due to the extensive number of studies communities and planning for infrastructure entire LGA, and ensuring green infrastructure, available across the former three Councils (see and services (e.g. education, health, sustainability and protection of the natural Appendix 1), few instances were found where recreation, social, transport) that meets the environment is suitably embedded in the NSW actions had not already been considered by at needs of our changing population. Planning Framework.
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 90 4.3 Gap Analysis Table 35 below identifies Local Strategic of committed projects in Council’s Delivery Local Strategic Planning Statement depending Planning required to inform the LSPS and LEP. Program. There may also be other projects on future budget and resource allocation. As described in the Section 2 – Context, these that arise that are not on the list that will need studies will be undertaken alongside a number to be carried out as a future action of the
Table 35 – Local Strategic Planning required to inform the LSPS and LEP
Technical Studies Planning Controls Stage 1 Stage 2 (As Required) Stage 3 • 1A - Community Engagement Strategy • 2A - Infrastructure Investigations • 3A - Heritage • 1B - Demographic Analysis (Utilities incl digital) • 3B – Public Places • 1C - Employment Study • 2B - Infrastructure Investigations • 3C – Built Form • 1D - Housing Strategy (Water cycle) • 3D - Sustainability • 1E - Social Infrastructure Study • 2C - Contributions Plans • 3E - Environment • 1F – Transport Investigations • 2D - Feasibility Studies (incl Affordable • 3F - Transport • 1G - Character Study Rental Housing Target Schemes) • 1H – Environment Study • 2E - Land Use and Infrastructure Implementation Plan * includes recommended planning controls
4.4 Priorities for Preparation of Planning Proposal
The gap analysis identifies the background Local Strategic Planning Statement. Table 36 identified in Appendix 2 – Consolidated Health work required to inform the preparation of a identifies the background work that Council Check, however, these are subject to new Northern Beaches LEP. Further work may will undertake over the next 3 years to inform refinement and public consultation. be identified through the preparation of the the new LEP and DCP. Further, priorities are
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Table 36 – Table Outlining Scope of Works for LEP Studies Required for the Preparation of the Planning Proposal (see also Section 4.5 – Program)
Project Scope 1A - Community Outline a comprehensive program for consultation across the three year project. Engagement Ensure a wide representation from the community including the Aboriginal community and culturally and linguistically diverse Strategy communities. 1B - Demographic Form an evidence-base narrative of how our community’s characteristics and needs are changing, what is driving the change Analysis and what is expected in the future. Prepare data that can underpin all LEP Technical Studies and highlight implications for long term planning. Identify the nature of social networks and supporting infrastructure in local places. 1C - Employment Objectives: Study Analyse the supply and demand for employment precincts (up to 2036). Identify trends and changing models of business, consumption, innovation and technology that may influence employment and economic development in the Northern Beaches. Better understand the needs and demand of the local business community and workforce so as to inform future planning decisions and support development of initiatives as part of Council’s Economic Development Plan. Review the centres typology, clearly define the role of centres and employment precincts, how they function together as a network. Establish a vision for each centre and other key precincts (i.e. what does success look like?). Review the four planning frameworks and make recommendations for a single consolidated planning framework (i.e. zone objectives, land uses and development controls). Provide a strategic review of industrial lands and urban services (in accordance with the North District Plan) that delivers a mix of economic outcomes that support the city and population. Develop a criteria to inform the assessment of future planning proposals on industrial lands. Provide an evaluation of the draft Brookvale Structure Plan 2017. Identify opportunities for clustering industries building on existing patterns, thematic heritage, synergies with other uses and leverage off infrastructure. Make recommendations that improve and strengthen employment containment in the Northern Beaches and support the 30- minute city concept. Recommendations will be used as a base for future land use planning decisions (i.e. LSPS, LEP, place plans and planning proposals). Recommendations need to respond to changing demographics and interrelated matters such as
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 92 Project Scope transport connectivity and delivery of key infrastructure (e.g. B-line and Northern Beaches Hospital). Provide implementation strategies including recommendations for changes to land use planning controls (e.g. zoning and land uses), prioritisation (staging) of future development opportunities and identification of barriers.
Inclusions:
Overarching Retail Strategy Strategic review of the Northern Beaches industrial lands, including an assessment of urban services. Identify important environmental, social and economic values of rural areas and appropriate application in the LEP and DCP.
1D - Housing Identify capacity of existing residential areas (under current planning controls) to accommodate dwelling targets. Strategy Identify constraints that may restrict the take up of any spare capacity. Address the delivery of 0-5 year housing target for the Northern Beaches outlined in the North District Plan (3,400 new dwellings). Address the delivery of 6-10 year (when agreed) housing supply targets for the Northern Beaches. Address capacity to contribute to long term 20 year housing target for the North District (92,000 new dwellings). Address the Local Housing Strategy requirements in Objective 10 of the Region Plan that include: o Creating capacity for more housing in the right locations. o Supporting planning and delivery of growth areas and planned precincts as relevant to each local government area. o Supporting investigation of opportunities for alignment with investment in regional and district infrastructure. o Supporting the role of centres. The preparation of an Affordable Rental Housing Target Scheme following development of implementation arrangements. Demographic and housing data analysis in inform the type of housing to be delivered. Review the four planning frameworks and make recommendations for a single consolidated planning framework (i.e. zone objectives, land uses and development controls). Consider NSW Government housing policy which overrides local provisions, such as the Medium Density Housing Code and Greenfield Housing Code and its application to Warriewood and Ingleside. Address actions in the Affordable Housing Policy. Identify important environmental, social and economic values of rural areas and appropriate application in the LEP and DCP.
1E - Social Undertake a comprehensive audit of existing social infrastructure.
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 93 Project Scope Infrastructure Study Investigate feasibility of ensuring all residential areas are within 400 metres of open space and all high density residential areas (over 60 dwellings per hectare) are within 200 metres of open space. Assess existing social infrastructure focusing on availability and capacity to meet the future needs of the Northern Beaches population. Review and make recommendations for appropriate planning controls, including controls to allow flexible, adaptable and multiple use and shared use of existing and future open space. Identify the social infrastructure that will be needed to support the future population of the Northern Beaches taking into consideration existing levels of provision, population forecasts, hierarchy of centres, community expectations, best-practice in social infrastructure provision (including relevant benchmarks), consultation with relevant agencies. Provide implementation and delivery recommendations for identified social infrastructure. Review the four planning frameworks and make recommendations for a single consolidated planning framework (i.e. zone objectives, land uses and development controls). 1F - Transport Undertake an analysis of existing and future conditions to inform the Housing Strategy and Employment Study. Investigations 1G - Character Study Identify place boundaries and existing and future desired character in a consistent manner across the LGA. Make recommendations for developing local character statements or locality plans for individual areas to facilitate placed based planning. Address the NSW Department of Planning and Environment’s Local Character and Place Guidelines. Reference to the NSW Government’s Architect’s Ochre Grid once finalised to protect areas of Aboriginal cultural significance. Reference to Council’s Thematic Heritage Study to protect identified areas of historical and cultural significance. Identify scenic and cultural landscapes for protection. Review and make recommendations for appropriate planning controls. 1H – Environment Identify environmental constraints and look at special areas for protection including cultural and scenic landscapes. Study 2A - Infrastructure Review existing infrastructure planning for the Northern Beaches. Investigations Consult with primary utility suppliers in regards to infrastructure delivery to the Northern Beaches. (Utilities incl digital) Identify the infrastructure that will be needed to support the future population of the Northern Beaches taking into consideration consultation with relevant agencies. Provide implementation and delivery recommendations for identified utility infrastructure. Provide indicative cost planning to support. Consider the adaptability of infrastructure and its potential shared use.
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 94 Project Scope 2B - Infrastructure As above Investigations (Water cycle) 2C - Contributions Prepare contributions plans for any areas subject to growth. Plans 2D - Feasibility Investigate the feasibility of relevant growth scenarios including the feasibility of providing affordable rental housing. Studies (incl Affordable Rental Housing Target Schemes) 2E - Land Use and Preparation of a Northern Beaches Land Use and Infrastructure Implementation Plan outlining plans for growth and Infrastructure infrastructure needed to support this growth. Implementation Plan 3A - Heritage Review of existing LEP heritage schedules for accuracy and consistency of all current listings. Planning Controls Review of heritage DCP provisions (Heritage DCP Study) to provide best practice heritage controls for the Northern Beaches. 3B – Public Places Provide design controls for public open space requiring high quality design, accessibility, connections to green links and Planning Controls supportive infrastructure. 3C - Urban Design Provide design controls for buildings including building envelope, built form and context and external areas. DCP Controls 3D – Sustainability Review and consolidate planning provisions for reducing carbon emissions and managing energy, water and waste efficiently Planning Controls and adapting to the impacts of urban and natural hazards and climate change. Include provisions and associated maps in the new LEP to ensure statutory weight. Include detailed guidelines for the Development Control Plan. 3E – Environment Review and consolidate planning provisions for waterways, bushland and biodiversity, scenic and cultural landscapes, the Planning Controls protection of rural areas (where appropriate), urban tree canopy cover, green grid connections and open space. Include provisions and associated maps in the new LEP to ensure statutory weight. Include detailed guidelines for the Development Control Plan. 3F - Transport Review and consolidate LEP and DCP provisions for walking and cycling links, public transport, road network, freight and road Planning Controls safety.
Northern Beaches Council – LEP Review P a g e | 95 4.5 Program Figure 38 below outline’s Council’s program of the NSW Department of Planning and Stage 3 – Planning Controls: commencing local strategic planning required to inform the Environment’s Local Character and Place next financial year. It involves an LSPS and LEP. This is a draft program only and Guidelines and make recommendations assessment of existing planning controls is subject to endorsement by the NSW for developing local character statements and recommendations for future planning Department of Planning and Environment. or locality plans for individual areas to controls (i.e. LEP and DCP provisions) that facilitate placed based planning. The represent best practice and respond to In summary, the program outlines required Environment Study will identify the North District Plan, Community investigations, including: environmental constraints and look at Strategic Plan and Local Strategic Planning Stage 1 - Technical Studies: commencing special areas for protection including Statement (draft and final). Where not this financial year. Council has drafted a cultural and scenic landscapes. identified in the Stage 1 Technical Studies, Community Engagement Strategy to planning controls will be collated with inform how we engage and consult for the Stage 2 – Technical Studies (As Required): respect to: Heritage; Public Places; Built three year LEP program. A Demographic commencing next financial year as Form; Sustainability; Environment; and, Analysis will form an evidence-base required. This stage will be informed by Transport (e.g. parking and active travel narrative of how our community’s the LEP technical studies, including the connections). characteristics and needs are changing, Housing Strategy and Employment Study. providing data that can underpin all LEP These investigations will look at the technical studies and highlighting impacts of further growth in terms of implications for long term planning. The developer feasibility, infrastructure needs Housing Strategy and Employment Study and impacts (including utilities and water will identify the feasibility of providing cycle). Further studies for Stage 2 may be further housing and job growth on the identified throughout the process. A Northern Beaches, referencing targets and Northern Beaches Land Use and actions in the North District Plan. The Infrastructure Implementation Plan will be Social Infrastructure Study will include an developed in collaboration with the NSW audit of existing social infrastructure and Government and outline plans for the identify future needs, while the Transport growing Northern Beaches and the Investigations will look at transport infrastructure needed to support this constraints and opportunities to inform growth. growth. The Character Study will address
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TASK NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC LEP Health Check Report Submit LEP Review to DPE/GSC & Receive Feedback Submit Project Plan to DPE/GSC Stage 1. Technical Studies 1A Community engagement strategy 1B Demographic Analysis 1C Employment Study 1D Housing Strategy Adoption of Housing Strategy by Council 1E Social Infrastructure Study 1F Transport Investigations 1G Character Study 1H Environment Study Stage 2 – Technical Studies (if required) 2A Infrastructure (utilities) investigations 2B Infrastructure (water) investigations 2C Contribution plans 2D Feasibility studies 2E LUIIP (or staging plan if required) LSPS Prepare draft LSPS & Report to Council Exhibit draft LSPS Refine LSPS based on submissions Endorsement of Final LSPS by DPE/ GSC Community Engagement Draft Community Engagement Milestones Stage 3 - Draft LEP and DCP Review and develop planning controls 3A Heritage; 3B Public places 3C Built form; 3D Sustainability; 3E Environment; 3F Transport Prepare draft planning proposal Prepare draft DCP Gateway Determination & Exhibition Gateway determination Prepare consultation material Exhibit LEP/DCP package Finalise LEP, DCP , LSPS Amend LEP/ DCP package (if required) Plan-making Report to Council Submit LEP to DPE for drafting and finalisation Final LEP and DCP and updated LSPS
APPENDICES
Appendix 1 – Existing Studies
EXISTING EXISTING # #
Liveability
STUDIES/PLANS/GUIDELINES Liveability STUDIES/PLANS/GUIDELINES
Productivity Productivity
Sustainability Sustainability
Infrastructure Infrastructure
1 Allenby Park Fire Management Plan (Warringah) 18 Curl Curl Lagoon Estuary Management Plan 2 Anembo Reserve Fire Management Plan (Warringah) Davies Marina to Manly Point Coastal Hazard Definition 19 Angophora Reserve Bush Fire Management Plan Map Study – Patterson Britton and Partners – April 2004 3 (Pittwater) 20 DCP provisions (that reference the Waste Guidelines) Angophora Reserve Bush Fire Management Plan 21 Dee Why Escarpment Fire Management Plan (Warringah) 4 Supporting Document (Pittwater) 22 Dee Why Headland Fire Management Plan (Warringah) 5 Avalon PAMP 23 Dee Why Lagoon Estuary Management Plan 2004 Balgowlah / Manly Vale Traffic & Parking Review (in 24 Dee Why Lagoon Fire Management Plan (Warringah) 6 progress) 25 Dee Why Lagoon Wildlife Refuge Plan of Management Balgowlah Grey Headed Flying Fox Camp Management 7 26 Dee Why Town Centre Masterplan Plan Dee Why Town Centre Summary of PARAMICS Bilgola-Newport Escarpment Bush Fire Management Plan 27 8 Modelling, WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff, 8 April 2016 (Pittwater) Dee Why Town Centre Traffic Model Update, Traffic 28 9 Brookvale Scenarios Report, Hames Sharley, 2017 Modelling Report, GHD - 20 March 2014 10 Brookvale-Dee Why TMAS, GHD, 2012 Dee Why Town Centre Traffic Study, GTA Consultants, 5 29 11 Capital works program March 2008 12 Careel Bay Plan of Management 1998 Delivery Program 2018-2021 - Operational Plan and 30 Coastal Erosion Emergency Action Subplan for Beaches in Budget 2018/19 13 Warringah 2015 Development Analysis of ‘E’ & ‘F’ Precincts in Abandoned Coastal Zone Management Plan for Bilgola Beach & Basin 31 Warringah Transport Corridor – Environmental 14 Beach Resources Management – October 2000 Coastal Zone Management Plan for Collaroy-Narrabeen 32 District Park Plan of Management 15 Beach and Fishermans Beach 2016 (Warringah) Draft Brookvale Structure Plan & Report, Hames Sharley, 33 Coastal Zone Management Plan for Narrabeen and 2017 16 Fishermans Beach 2016 Draft Ingleside Biodiversity - Part B Assessment (DPE 34 Crown Land Transfer Program / Land Negotiation 2016) 17 Program (piloted in the Northern Beaches from 2016) 35 Draft Ingleside Biodiversity - Part C Assessment (DPE
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STUDIES/PLANS/GUIDELINES Liveability STUDIES/PLANS/GUIDELINES
Productivity Productivity
Sustainability Sustainability
Infrastructure Infrastructure
2016) Study by Artefact Draft Ingleside Water Cycle Management and Flooding Frenchs Forest Affordable Housing Demand Study, SGS, 36 62 Assessment (DPE 2016) 2017 Draft Ingleside Biodiversity - Part A Assessment (DPE 63 Frenchs Forest Analysis Report, Hames Sharley, 2016 37 2016) Frenchs Forest Economic & Hospital Factors, MacroPlan 64 38 Draft Ingleside Riparian Corridors Assessment (DPE 2016) Dimasi, 2017 39 Draft Manly Destination Management Plan (tourism) Frenchs Forest Feasibilty Assessment, MacroPlan Dimasi, 65 Draft Manly Lagoon Floodplain Risk Management Study 2017 40 and Plan Frenchs Forest Market Grounding, MacroPlan Dimasi, 66 41 Draft Manly to Seaforth Flood Study 2017 Draft Mona Vale Place Plan, September 2016 Frenchs Forest Precinct Employment Strategy, 42 67 (withdrawn) Macroplan Dimasi, August 2018. 43 Draft My Place: Avalon Place Plan Frenchs Forest Retail and Employment Study, MacroPlan 68 44 Draft North Narrabeen Masterplan Dimasi and Destravis Draft Northern Beaches Environmental Sustainability Frenchs Forest Retail Potential and Economic Impacts 45 69 Strategy 2018 Report, MacroPlan Dimasi, 2017 46 Draft Northern Beaches Urban Forest Plan 70 Frenchs Forest Scenarios Report, Hames Sharley, 2016 Frenchs Forest Social Infrastructure Report, Cred 47 Draft Northern Beaches Walking Plan 72 48 Draft Pittwater Bike Plan Consulting Draft Ingleside Bushfire Protection Assessment (DPE 73 Frenchs Forest Stormwater Study, Mott Macdonald 49 2016) 74 Frenchs Forest Sustainability Report, Flux Consultants Draft Ingleside On-site Effluent Subdivision Assessment 75 Frenchs Forest Town Centre Feasibility Study, MacroPlan 50 (DPE 2016) Frenchs Forest Transport Report – Consolidated Uplift 76 51 East Esplanade Masterplan Scenario Testing, Arup Economic Impact Assessment – Balgowlah Industrial 77 Frenchs Forest Transport Study, Jacobs 52 Estate, Urbis, September 2015 78 Frenchs Forest Urban Tree Canopy Study, EcoLogical 53 Elanora Heights Masterplan Geo-diversity and Geo-heritage Study Manly LGA Event Waste Management Guidelines (Northern 79 Foreshores – Mayne-Wilson & Associates & Dr A 54 Beaches) Osbourne – April 2012 Geotechnical Zoning of Manly Area – Coffey Geosciences 55 Feasibility Study – Mona Vale Performance Space 2018 80 56 Fees and Charges – February 2000 Horse Riding Trails and Facilities in Terry Hills and Duffys 57 Fitzpatrick Reserve Fire Management Plan (Warringah) 81 58 Forestville Park Fire Management Plan (Warringah) Forest Research Paper Forty Baskets Coastal Hazard Definition Study – 82 Ingleside- Affordable Housing Submission to DPE 59 Ingleside Chase Reserve – Plan of Management and Patterson Britton and Partners – May 2003 83 60 Free Access to Kimbriki application for biobanking site 61 Frenchs Forest Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Heritage 84 Ingleside Escarpment Bush Fire Management Plan
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Productivity Productivity
Sustainability Sustainability
Infrastructure Infrastructure
(Pittwater) Recommendations Part 2 Background – Laceworks 85 Ingleside Precinct Traffic and Transport Assessment Landscape Collaborative 86 Ingleside TMAS Manly Ocean Beach and Cabbage Tree Bay Coastal 87 InglesideTransport Strategy 114 Hazard Definition Study – Patterson Britton and Partners 88 Ivanhoe Park Masterplan – May 2003 89 Jamieson Park Fire Management Plan (Warringah) 115 Manly PAMP (2017) 90 JJ Melbourne Hills Fire Management Plan (Warringah) 116 Manly Parking Study – Gennaoui Consulting June 2009 91 Kimbriki 10 year strategy 117 Manly Public Spaces Design Guidelines Little Manly Coastal Hazard Definition Study – Patterson 118 Manly Roseberry Street Traffic Modelling & PAMP 92 Britton and Partners – May 2003 119 Manly Stormwater Control Policy 93 Manly 2015 Master Plan 120 Manly Town Centre Masterplan Modelling Manly 2015 Master Plan Economic Assessment, Hill PDA, 121 Manly Tree Management Policy 94 December 2013. 122 Manly Tree Management Strategy Manly 2015 Masterplan BIT2105 Modelling of Manly CBD Manly Zone 4 (Industrial) LEP Review – Pracsys – 96 123 (2014) November 2009 97 Manly 2015 Masterplan Car Park Demand 124 Marine Parade Masterplan (Manly to Shelly walk) Manly 2015 Masterplan Part of the CAPEX 125 McKay Reserve Fire Management Plan (Pittwater) 98 documentation 126 Mona Vale Road Corridor Update (reference document) Manly 2015 Masterplan Pedestrian Access Movement MOU with Department of Education for Use of 99 127 Plans Sportsfields. 100 Manly Bike Plan Mountain Biking in Warringah Research and Directions 128 101 Manly Carbon Neutral Policy 2014 2012 Manly Climate Change Risk Assessment Adaptation Move – Northern Beaches Transport Discussion Paper, 102 129 Report 2018 103 Manly Council Energy Efficiency Management Plan 2015 Narabeen Wetland and North Narrabeen Plan of 130 104 Manly Council Youth Strategy 2014 Management 105 Manly Dam Fire Management Plan (Warringah) 131 Narrabeen Lagoon Estuary Management Plan Manly Destination Management Plan, Stafford Strategy, 132 Narrabeen Lagoon Foreshore Rehabilitation Plan 106 2016 133 Narrabeen Lagoon Plan Management 2013 107 Manly Education for Sustainability Strategy 2002 135 Native Fauna Management Plan for Pittwater 108 Manly Ethical Charter- Sustainability Policy 136 Newport Village Commercial Centre Master Plan 2007 109 Manly Housing & Employment Targets Report 2011 Northern Beaches Affordable Housing Needs Assessment 137 Manly Industrial Zone Master Plan, Hassell, November 2016 111 2011 138 Northern Beaches Asset Management Policy, 2018 Manly Lagoon Integrated Catchment Management Northern Beaches Asset Management Strategy 2018- 112 140 Strategy and Evaluation (Manly/Warringah) 2028 113 Manly Landscape Management Plan Part 1 142 Northern Beaches Coastal Erosion Policy 2016
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STUDIES/PLANS/GUIDELINES Liveability STUDIES/PLANS/GUIDELINES
Productivity Productivity
Sustainability Sustainability
Infrastructure Infrastructure
143 Northern Beaches Connecting Communities 173 Pittwater Native Vegetation Management Plan Northern Beaches Council Affordable Housing Policy + 174 Pittwater Natural Areas Plan of Management 144 Action Plan – June 2017 175 Pittwater Public Space and Recreation Strategy Northern Beaches Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan 176 Pittwater Public Spaces Design Guidelines 146 2017-2021 177 Pittwater Significant Tree Policy 147 Northern Beaches Digital Transformation Strategy 178 Pittwater South Creek Bank Management Plan Northern Beaches Discussion Paper - Affordable Housing 148 179 Pittwater Stormwater Management Strategy 2015-2019 - March 2017 180 Pittwater Sustainability Policy Northern Beaches Draft Heritage Strategy (not yet 149 181 Pittwater Vegetation History & Wildlife Corridors adopted) Pittwater Water Efficiency Plan 2012- Internal Northern Beaches Draft Moveable Heritage Management 182 150 Operations Policy 183 Pittwater Watercourse Preservation Policy 151 Northern Beaches Draft Single Use Plastics Policy 184 Pittwater Waterway Review 152 Northern Beaches Draft Urban Forest Plan Powderworks Road Corridor Network (reference 185 153 Northern Beaches Events Management Policy (Manly) document) 154 Northern Beaches Events Strategy 2018 186 Public Art and Memorials Policy 155 Northern Beaches Flood Risk Management Policy 187 Queenscliff Lagoon Masterplan Northern Beaches Hospital Precinct and Ingleside Utility 156 188 Red Hill Fire Management Plan (Warringah) Service Studies Report to Manly Council on Additional Geotechnical 157 Northern Beaches Hospital Precinct Structure Plan, 2017 Assessment for Coastline Hazard Definition Study 189 158 Northern Beaches Open Space Report, Parkland Planners between Forty Baskets Beach Balgowlah and Spring Cove 159 Northern Beaches Place Making Framework, 2017/2018 Manly 160 Northern Beaches Sportsground Strategy Review of Floor Space Ratio and Height Planning Controls Northern Beaches Sportsgrounds Needs Analysis, Otium 190 in the Manly Business Zone, Government Architect’s 161 Planning Group, December 2016 Office, June 2009. 162 Northern Beaches Water Management Policy 191 Scotland Island Bush Fire Management Plan (Pittwater) 163 Operational Plan Shape 2028 - Northern Beaches Community Strategic 192 164 Oxford Falls Valley and Belrose North Strategic Review Plan 2018 - 2028 165 Pittwater Building Communities SHOROC Employment Lands Addendum, Pittwater 193 166 Pittwater Climate Change Policy 2015 Council, Hill PDA, January 2011 167 Pittwater Climate Change Risk Assessment 2012 194 SHOROC Regional Employment Study, Hill PDA, 2008 Pittwater Economic Development Plan 2012-2016 SHOROC Visitor Economy Opportunities Paper, The 168 195 (including 7 discussion papers) Stafford Group, December 2015 169 Pittwater Estuary Management Plan 196 South Creek Bank Management Plan 2008 Stony Range Flora Reserve Fire Management Plan 170 Pittwater Habitat & Wildlife Corridors Strategy 197 171 Pittwater Integrated Water Cycle Management Policy (Warringah) 172 Pittwater Local Planning Strategy 2011 198 Sustainable Events Policy (Warringah)
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Liveability
STUDIES/PLANS/GUIDELINES Liveability STUDIES/PLANS/GUIDELINES
Productivity Productivity
Sustainability Sustainability
Infrastructure Infrastructure
Threatened Bushland Reserves (Duffys Forest) Plan of 219 Warringah Local Habitat Corridors Strategy 199 Management Warringah Local Planning Strategy – Draft Analysis 220 Tourism in Pittwater, Emerging Issues Paper, November Report 2015 200 2015 221 Warringah PAMP 201 Wakehurst Parkway Flooding Study 222 Warringah Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan Warriewood Landscape Masterplan and Design Guideline 223 Warringah Pittwater Bush Fire Risk Management Plan 202 (Public Domain) Warringah Protection of Waterways and Riparian Land 224 Warriewood Valley release area being purchased via Policy 2010 203 Development Contributions Plan 225 Warringah Public Art Policy (2014) 204 Warriewood Valley Roads Masterplan 226 Warringah Public Spaces Design Guidelines (2013) Warriewood Valley strategic review report 2012 and 205 227 Warringah Recreation Strategy 2009 addendum reports 2014 & 2017 228 Warringah Regional Multiple-Use Trail Strategy 206 Warriewood Wetland Plan of Management 229 Warringah Street Tree Planting Policy 207 Warringah A Spirit of Play: Open Spaces Strategy 230 Warringah Sustainability Policy 208 Warringah Bike Plan 231 Warringah Sustainable Transport Strategy 209 Warringah Bushland policy 2008 Warringah Threatened Bushland Reserves (Duffy Forest Warringah Councils Ageing Strategy: Living Well 232 210 Ecological Community) Plan of Management 2008 Warringah 2013 – 2023 233 Warringah Tree Preservation Order Policy 211 Warringah Councils Youth Strategy 2013-2023 234 Warringah Urban Forest Policy 212 Warringah Creek Assessments Report Card 2014/15 Warringah Vegetation History and Wildlife Corridors 235 213 Warringah Creek Management Study 2004 2005 Warringah DCP 2011, Chapter G4 Warringah Mall 214 236 Waste Guidelines (that accompany the DCP) (adopted 2009) 237 Waste Management at Events Policy 215 Warringah Economic Development Plan 2011 238 Waste Management Contracts for management of waste 216 Warringah Employment Study 2013, SGS Waste Minimisation for Functions and Events Approved Warringah Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2012 - 239 217 by Council (Northern Beaches) 2022 240 Water Sensitive Warringah Strategic Plan 218 Warringah Housing Strategy Draft 2011
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Appendix 2 – Consolidated Health Check
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