Application forms Building and development work requires approval from Council before work may begin. Certificates of compliance must also be granted to carry out a variety of residential and commercial activities. Find an application form here.
Development Applications An development application (DA) must be lodged with Council before building and development works may begin. Find out about development applications here.
Building certification Information and resources relating to all aspects of the building certification process.
Planning proposals A planning proposal explains the intended effect of the proposed LEP and also justifies the making of the plan.
Sydney North Planning Panel meetings (SNPP) Hornsby Shire is part of the Sydney North Planning Panel (SNPP) which make decisions on significant development that affects the local region.
Hornsby Shire Council Local Planning Panel Elected Hornsby Shire Councillors no longer decide the outcome of individual development applications and are instead referred to the Hornsby Shire Council Local Planning Panel for consideration and determination.
Policies and guidelines There are strict policies in place to govern what can be developed in Hornsby Shire and how development can be carried out.
Apply for a permit A permit is required to undertake a variety of activities in Hornsby Shire, from excavation works to the erection of hoardings.
Heritage Learn more about our strategic vision on ways we can share and celebrate Hornsby Shire’s history and heritage to through interpretation.
Town Planning Advice (Duty Planner) Whether renovating your kitchen or building a block of units, town planning can be a complex issue. Hornsby Shire Council’s staff are here to help.
Sea level rise map Development on land next to tidal waters needs to take into account predictions of future sea level rises.sea-level-rises.
Variations to development standards Applications determined by Council with variations to a development standard are available for public viewing.
Affordable housing Information about housing stress in the community and how Hornsby Council addresses the issue.