Open Space Plans

These guidelines are designed to assist interested groups in the process of applying for and establishing a community garden on Council land in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993.

This plan governs the use and management of community land owned by Council.

It describes the current purposes and uses of the community lands and their values, assigns them to one or more categories and sets out objectives and performance targets for active land management and use.

This plan governs the use and management of land which is Crown Reserve managed by Council.

It describes the current purposes and uses of the community lands and their values, assigns them to one or more categories and sets out objectives and performance targets for active land management and use.

This strategy provides Council with a plan for providing and managing dogs' access to all public spaces in the Lane Cove Council area. This includes on leash areas, our 19 off-leash areas and areas where dogs are prohibited as prescribed by the Companion Animals Act 1998 (the Act). It also provides criteria for the selection and design of any future off-leash areas and dog parks.

The aim of this plan is to meet the community’s right to know about pesticide applications made to outdoor public places that are controlled by Lane Cove Council. 

This is in accordance with the Pesticides Regulations 2017 and Lane Cove Council Pesticide Notification Plan adopted 2019. 

The plan allows members of the community to take action to avoid contact with pesticides, if they wish.

The plan sets out how the Council will notify the community of pesticide applications it makes to public places. 

The plan describes:

• what public places are covered by the plan
• who regularly uses these public places and an estimate of the level of use
• how and when Council will provide the community with information about its pesticide
• applications in public places (i.e. what notification arrangements will be used)
• how the community can access this plan and get more information about Council’s notification arrangements
• contact details for anyone wanting more information on the plan. 

This plan sets out bushland management policies and strategies as well as management activities for each bushland reserve. 

For further bushland management plans refer to the Lane Cove River Coastal Zone Management Plan and Endangered Ecological Communities.

This strategy provides Council with a plan for the provision of well located, well designed, fun and accessible playgrounds for the next 5 years and beyond.

This plan focuses on providing for recreation activities that take place in Open Space.

There are more detailed plans and strategies for some specific recreation areas/activities. These include:

Playground Strategy - provides Council with a plan for the provision of well located, well designed, fun and accessible playgrounds for the next 5 years and beyond.

Dog Strategy - provides Council with a plan for providing and managing dogs' access to all public spaces in the Lane Cove Council area. This includes on leash areas, our 19 off-leash areas and areas where dogs are prohibited as prescribed by the Companion Animals Act 1998 (the Act). It also provides criteria for the selection and design of any future off-leash areas and dog parks.

Plan of Management for the Lane Cove Golf Course 

Blackman Park Plan of Management and Blackman Park Masterplan

There are a number of regional plans that include Open Space areas managed by Council.

Lane Cove River Coastal Zone Management Plan

NSROC Regional Sportsground Strategy Review provided a focus on analysing future demand for the provision of sportsgrounds in the Region.

This plan outlines the proposed streetscape for each street in Lane Cove.

This strategy guides Council with objectives and actions to protect and improve the urban forest through effective management and direct engagement with the community.