Planning Permits in Hornsby Shire Council
Hornsby is the northernmost Greater Sydney LGA, including the Berowra Valley and significant bushland reserves. Mix of suburban residential, semi-rural, and bushfire-affected fringe areas.
Key Suburbs
Area Statistics
152,821
Population
53,450
Dwellings
39
Median Age
Source: ABS Census 2021
Planning Characteristics
Hornsby LEP 2013 with extensive bushfire-prone mapping covering 70%+ of the LGA. Hornsby town centre is the main commercial hub. Stage 2 LMR catchment around Hornsby station. Significant rural-residential and bushland conservation zones.
Common Planning Zones
Common Constraints & Overlays
Planning Scheme
Each NSW council's controls live in two documents: a Local Environmental Plan (LEP) hosted on the NSW Legislation site, and a Development Control Plan (DCP) on the council's own planning page. State-level controls (SEPPs) apply on top — see our SEPPs & overlays guide.
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