Mosman Masterplan

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?

Mosman Masterplan update from Mayor Ann Marie Kimber. Community consultation will open after the holidays, from 28 April, on the Masterplan principles and two alternative development options to the existing State Government Low and Mid‑Rise Housing Policy.

From the Mayor – 8 April 2026

The agenda for the next Council meeting, to be held on Tuesday 7 April, is now available. To support community awareness, we have released a short video highlighting the key items for consideration.

Coming up at Council - April meeting