How will development be guided?
Council has prepared draft key principles diagrams for each precinct to identify major opportunities and constraints. If the draft principles are agreed to, the diagrams can be developed into precinct masterplans. The benefit of a masterplan is that property owners and surrounding residents will know what may occur in the future. The principles of the masterplan will guide future development, although variations and amendments may be suggested. The relevant development controls should also be consulted for guidelines on building design. Draft controls for precincts to be rezoned for 5 storey development have been prepared as part of the Housing Strategy. The draft 5 storey controls can be found in the Appendix to Volume 2 of the Housing Strategy. Council’s current planning controls facilitate the development of precincts to be rezoned for townhouses, 3 storey units and 8-10 storey apartments. These controls can be found on Council’s website www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au. The relevant controls
