Your Council » Current Issues   Draft LEP 2008 Council has prepared a new LEP to guide development over the next 25 years in line with the NSW Department of Planning's direction that all Councils must comply within 2-5 years. At the meeting of 4 August 2008, Council adopted the DLEP after two public exhibitions with a total of over 800 submissions received. To view the Council report and minutes on the DLEP please following this link. The Draft LEP will be forwarded to the Department of Planning which has a deadline of March 2009 for gazettal. Gazetting the DLEP will then replace Councils current LEP 1987. To stay informed please follow this link and sign up to the "All Matters Council Consults On" email list here. For more information please use the following link. 304-314 Burns Bay Road - Public Hearing Consultation was held in recent months on the possible redevelopment of a western portion of the former bowling club site, new access road and improvement of the balance of the site as a park. If you wish to make a submission on the reclassification of this site to operational from community land, a Commissioner will be available between 9-11am on Thursday 10th, 17th and 24th July 2008 at Council. An appointment may be made by telephoning 991 3580. (Please note: This Hearing does not relate to zoning or development assessment matters.) Draft Local Environmental Plan 1987 (Amendment 66) 83 & 85 Kenneth Street  Council has recently prepared a draft amendment to the Lane Cove Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 1987.  The LEP would permit Council to suspend covenants covering Nos.83 and 85 Kenneth Street, Longueville. Draft Amendment 66 is on public exhibition (in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979) from Wednesday 25 June to Wednesday 23 July 2008 inclusive, at:- the Civic Centre (8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday) and Lane Cove Library (in opening hours) the website at here:  http://www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/Council Services/Development Control/Draft Plans Exhibitons and Rezonings/DraftPlansExhibitonsandRezonings.htm Proposed Road Safety Scheme at River Road West, Bridge Street and Penrose Street Council has developed plans for road safety improvements along River Road West, Bridge Street/ Penrose Street. The proposed Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Scheme aims to improve road safety along the above streets.   The proposals include linemarking, traffic islands, signposting, pedestrian refuges and road narrowings along the westbound direction of River Road West/Bridge Street and Penrose Street. The aim of the proposals is to reduce the potential crashes and prevent injury accidents by reducing vehicles speeding and by providing safer pedestrian access at some locations at the above streets. The plans showing details of the proposed traffic calming scheme are currently on exhibition at the following locations: Council Chambers at 48 Longueville Road, Lane Cove Lane Cove Library at 139 Longueville Road, Lane Cove Greenwich Library at 48 Greenwich Road, Greenwich Alternatively, selected plans are available online below: Plan 1 Penrose St and Burns Bay Rd Intersection Option C Plan 9 River Rd West and Wangalla Rd Intersection Plan Plan 2 Penrose St and Cope St Intersection Plan Plan 10 River Rd West and Barina Rd Intersection Plan Plan 3 Penrose St and Best St Option Plan A Plan 11 River Rd West and Warraroon Road Intersection Plan Option B Plan 4 Penrose St Plan between Best St and Bridge St Plan 12 River Rd West and Austin St Intersection Plan Option A Plan 5 Penrose St and Bridge St Intersection Plan Plan 13 River Rd West and Austin St Intersection Plan Option B Plan 6 Bridge St and College Rd North Intersection Plan Plan 14 Intersection of River Rd West and Fox St Plan 7 Bridge St and River Rd West Intersection Plan Plan 15 Penrose St and Best St Intersection Plan Turning Path Plan 8 River Rd West and Trouve St Intersection Plan Plan 16 Penrose St and Bridge St Intersection Plan Turning Path To have your say, take the online survey or make a submission by email to lccouncil@lanecove.nsw.gov.au, fax to (02) 9911 3600 or by post to the General Manager, 48 Longueville Rd, LANE COVE NSW 2066. Submissions will be accepted until Friday 1 August 2008. If you have any queries, please contact the Traffic Manager, Nick Karahlis on 99113581. Little Lane Car Park, Lane Cove Proposed Development Controls A report on the proposed Development Controls for the redevelopment of Little Lane Car Park will be presented to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 17 December 2007. The report makes reference to the Little Lane Car Park, Development of Planning Controls Report prepared by Scott Carver Pty Ltd. A copy of the report (Chap 1-3) and (Chap 4-5) and the appendices (Appendix A), (Appendix B), (Appendix C) are available for download. Appendix D is not available for public distribution. Lane Cove Cultural Centre Update Over the past 18 months, Council has consulted extensively with the community regarding a proposed Cultural Centre. Council commissioned a multidisciplinary consultant team, lead by HASSELL (planners and urban designers) and including ARUP (traffic engineers) and MacroPlan (economic consultants) to undertake a study investigating the potential uses, site and feasibility of a cultural centre for Lane Cove.   On 16 June Council resolved:  not to proceed with the any further investigation of the feasibility study into Designing and Constructing a Cultural Centre at this stage.   Council does wish to acknowledge its commitment to supporting cultural groups and to improving cultural facilities as detailed (in this resolution).   A Further Report be presented to Council after detailed consultations with Cultural groups. The Report to include, but not be limited to the following:  (a)  Detailed listing of Cultural groups requirements to allow for reliable estimated costs to be compiled. (b) Assessment of Council’s  current building stock,  in particular the following buildings Centrehouse; Music and Cultural Centre; top floor of  the community centre to analyse whether additions/changes to the current buildings are viable financially; physically and best fit for cultural uses. (c)  Appraisal of the requirements of  cultural groups not currently housed in Council buildings: Lane Cove Theatre Group; Lane Cove Youth Orchestra ; Lane Cove Historical Society and others and detail their current and future requirements.   4. The Report present a priorities list; envisaged costs; planning and development issues; funding and possible timetable for Council to consider. A final report Lane Cove Cultural Centre Study by HASSELL is attached. Supporting documents Lane Cove Market Assesment by MacroPlan Australia, a Site Analysis, Consultant Panels and Consultation Feedback are also attached. 314 Burns Bay Road site Scape Scott Carver Pty Ltd has recently undertaken an assessment of 314 Burns Bay Road and has proposed a set of development controls for the site. Their report discussing the site is available for download. To view the documents select from the following:- Chapters 1- 3 and Chapers 4-5; the Brief (Appendix A); Workshop 1 (Appendix B) and Workshop 2 (Appendix C). Please note that certain edits have been made with regard to individual responses and Appendix D is not for public viewing as it contains confidential information. Lane Cove Retail Marketing Strategy The Lane Cove Retail Marketing Strategy (RMS) was endorsed by Council at its Meeting on 19 November 2007. Lane Cove Alive commissioned Taktics4 to develop the Lane Cove Retail Marketing Strategy which provides: the economic documentation that offers direction for Lane Cove Village’s economic sustainability; economic analysis that provides the circumstance to more fully explore opportunities, concepts and ideas during the development of the Lane Cove Village Structure Plan; and up-to-date research for the content of a Lane Cove business attraction brochure to be used by Commercial Real Estate Agents and business gateway operators to promote Lane Cove. For more info: Retail Marketing Strategy Centre Profile and Retail Strategy Lane Cove Alive Website Meeting House Renewal Project Sub Regional Plan for Inner North Subregion The NSW Government has placed the draft Inner North Subregional Strategy on exhibition for public comment. When finalised, the Subregional Strategy will guide land-use planning until 2031 in the Hunters Hill, Lane Cove, Mosman, North Sydney, Ryde and Willoughby local government areas. Key directions include: Strengthening the employment role of the global economic corridor from North Sydney to Macquarie Park; Improving housing choice and creating liveable and sustainable communities; Encouraging public transport use; Protecting and promoting the Subregion's harbour setting; Supporting the Subregion's knowledge assets such as the Royal North Shore Hospital and Macquarie University. The Subregional Strategy translates objectives of the NSW Government's Metropolitan Strategy and State Plan to the local level. Local councils were consulted during its preparation. For more information see the full plan on the Department's website. Draft Conservation Areas Study Austin Street Development (known as Lane Cove Market Square) will provide a supermarket, ten residential units, car parking and an extended Lane Cove Library. Lane Cove Tunnel - Lane Cove Council continues to pursue the RTA and the Lane Cove Tunnel Company and Contractors in regards to incorporating proven filtration technology within the Lane Cove Tunnel.