Planning resources

Ku-ring-gai Community Facilities Strategy 2014(PDF, 2MB)

Lindfield Community Facilities Study 2014(PDF, 6MB)  

Turramurra Community Facilities Study 2015(PDF, 5MB)  

Managing Bushfire Risk, Now and Into the Future(PDF, 3MB)

Bushfire Evacuation Risk Assessment - Deferred Areas Methodology(PDF, 222KB)

Further information can be found on Council's Bushfire prone areas page.

Ku-ring-gai Biodiversity and Riparian Lands Study (Version2)(PDF, 9MB)  Note: This study outlines the methodology that was used to prepare the KLEP 2015 Biodiversity and Riparian Lands Mapping.

Ku-ring-gai Biodiversity and Riparian Study (Version 5)(PDF, 5MB)  Note: This study outlines the methodology that was used to prepare the KDCP Greenweb mapping.  

The Ku-ring-gai Interface Planning Study is a detailed assessment of higher density zonings impact on adjoining low density lands.  The study was a basis for zoning changes and other planning strategies to be incorporated into the LEP.

Interface Study Assessment Report(PDF, 6MB)

Interface Study Appendices 1-16(PDF, 7MB)

Employment Lands

Ku-ring-gai & Hornsby Subregional Employment Study (2008 - SGS Economics and Planning)(PDF, 12MB)

Retail

Ku-ring-gai Retail Centres Study (2005 - Hill PDA)(PDF, 2MB)

An updated Retail and Commercial Centres Strategy was prepared in 2020 as part of the implementation of the Ku-ring-gai Local Strategic Planning Statement. The Strategy investigates the current state of Ku-ring-gai’s retail and commercial centres and identifies the future role and function of each centre. At OMC 25 August 2020, Council adopted the draft Strategy for exhibition. The report and draft Strategy can be viewed here. Following public exhibition, the Strategy was received and noted at the OMC 8 December 2020. The report can be viewed here.

Open Space Acquisition Strategy(PDF, 9MB)

Transport Ku-ring-gai Integrated Transport Planning Strategy 2011(PDF, 7MB)