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

HornsbyPennant HillsCherrybrookBerowraAsquithBeecroftDuralMount ColahHornsby Heights

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

R2Low Density Residential
R3Medium Density Residential
B2Local Centre (legacy)
RU2Rural Landscape
C2Environmental Conservation
RE1Public Recreation

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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