Mosman Masterplan

Council has tonight endorsed a draft Mosman Masterplan and a draft Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme, to be submitted to the State Government for review.

Councillors voted unanimously at an Extraordinary Council Meeting tonight to proceed, with consideration to submissions made by 25 community members who addressed the meeting. This was on the back of thousands of submissions made during the early community engagement period.

The plan sets out a long-term framework to guide growth, housing diversity, public domain improvements, sustainability outcomes and investment in local infrastructure while protecting the unique character and heritage values that make Mosman a highly valued place to live, work and visit.

The endorsed package includes a range of supporting studies covering urban design, transport, heritage, infrastructure, environmental sustainability, biodiversity, flooding, stormwater management, affordable housing and community feedback.

The draft Masterplan represents one of the most significant strategic planning initiatives undertaken by Council in recent decades. Developed in response to NSW Government housing reforms and informed by extensive technical analysis and one of the largest community engagement programs ever conducted in Mosman, the Masterplan provides a locally led, evidence-based framework for managing growth while preserving the unique qualities that define the municipality.

Following Council's endorsement, a planning proposal will be submitted to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for assessment and review.

Subject to the department's approval, the proposal will proceed to formal public exhibition, providing the community with a further opportunity to review the detailed planning controls and provide feedback before any final amendments are considered. The Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme will also follow the relevant statutory assessment and exhibition process.

Council will continue to work closely with the State Government, stakeholders and the community throughout the next stages of the planning process.

Community members can access the Council report, planning proposals and supporting technical studies, and register for updates via the project page.

Mayor Ann Marie Kimber explains, ahead of an Extraordinary Council Meeting, why the draft Mosman Masterplan is about much more than housing. It's about protecting the character we value while planning for the homes, open spaces, community facilities and infrastructure future generations will need.

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Council is continuing its master planning process to ensure the suburb remains liveable, sustainable, and resilient as it grows. Discussions at the Committee for Sydney's Breathable Density event reinforced the importance of planning density around people and nature, with a focus on public spaces, tree canopy, light, water and fresh air. These principles align closely with the emerging Mosman Masterplan, which aims to enhance streets, parks, buildings, and community connections as population density increases.

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Mayor Ann Marie Kimber shares Council has endorsed the next stage of the Mosman Masterplan, refining plans to meet housing targets while delivering community benefits, with further consultation and opportunities for public feedback still to come.

Mayor's Message

Mayor's Message - 27 May 2026

Mayor Ann Marie Kimber thanks the community for contributing to the long-term strategic Masterplan for Mosman, noting the feedback is helping shape a detailed plan for further consultation. She says Council is working with the State Government to propose an alternative to the imposed LMR after strong community objections, aiming for a plan that reflects Mosman’s unique character.

Consultation extended until 24 May

We have extended community consultation to 24 May after receiving strong feedback on two proposed Masterplan options for Mosman, both involving increased building heights along the Spit/Military Road corridor. These proposals respond to the State Government’s LMR policy, which is driving higher-density developments; however, unprecedented numbers of objections and community feedback indicate the LMR is not a supportable option for Mosman. As a result, we are exploring alternative approaches that still deliver around 4,700 homes, and are encouraging the community to provide input to help shape a final Masterplan that balances housing needs with local character, heritage, and amenity.

Masterplan options explained

Council is consulting on the Mosman Masterplan, proposed as an alternative to the State Government’s Low and Mid‑Rise Housing policy, and is seeking community feedback.

Two options are presented: Low and Wide (3–20 storeys across 13% of Mosman with gradual transitions) and High and Narrow (3–28 storeys across 9%, focused along Military and Spit Roads and Spit Junction).

Consultation is open until 19 May, with drop‑in sessions at Allan Border Oval Pavilion on this Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Find out more at yourvoicemosman.com.au/masterplan

Community consultation for the Mosman Masterplan is now open.

From the Mayor – 29 April 2026

We’re often asked if one of our Northern Sydney neighbours, Ku-ring-gai Council, successfully paused the State Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy. Here's the answer.

LMR remains active

One of the most common questions we're asked is "Why can't Council ask the NSW Government to pause the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy while the Mosman Masterplan is being developed?" Here's the answer.

Can we pause State planning controls?