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Temporary Closure of Galston Gorge – January to February 2026

Galston Road, between Calderwood Road and Montview Parade, will be closed in both directions from Sunday 11 January to Saturday 14 February 2026. For more info visit:

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Planning strategies and studies

Planning controls and studies

Planning studies provide the evidence base to guide planning and inform amendments to Council’s planning controls.

Recent strategies and studies

  • Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS)
  • Hornsby Affordable Housing Strategy(PDF, 3MB)
  • Hornsby Shire Housing Strategy 2020
  • Hornsby Employment Land Study
  • Rural Lands Study
  • Byles Creek Planning Study

Discussion Papers

  • Affordable Housing Discussion Paper(PDF, 3MB)
  • Seniors Housing Demand and Supply Review(PDF, 8MB)

Upcoming studies

  • Comprehensive Heritage Study
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