Northern Sydney
Hornsby Council — Approval Risk & Behaviour
Hornsby Shire includes the Hornsby town centre and surrounding bushland suburbs. Review DA outcomes, environmental considerations, and council behaviour for development in this northern Sydney council area.
Applications Indexed
10
Approved
6
Refused
2
Deferred
1
Approval Rate
60%
Council Behaviour Snapshot
Common Refusal Themes
- Building envelope exceeds solar access plane — would overshadow Hornsby Mall for more than 4 hours in midwinter
- Insufficient separation between tower elements — minimum 18m required, 12m proposed
- Traffic generation exceeds capacity of Pacific Highway / George Street intersection
Typical Consent Conditions
- Mixed-use development with ground floor retail and 18 residential units above
- Awning required along full Hunter Street frontage for weather protection
- Section 7.12 contribution of $220,000 payable before construction certificate
Decision-support only. Always confirm with a qualified planner.
All Development Applications in Hornsby
15 Hunter Street, Hornsby NSW 2077
Zoning B2 · 850 sqm · 24m height · FSR 2.5:1
42 Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby NSW 2077
Zoning R4 · 950 sqm · 21m height · FSR 2:1
8 Dural Lane, Hornsby NSW 2077
Zoning R2 · 680 sqm · 8.5m height · FSR 0.5:1
120 Pacific Highway, Hornsby NSW 2077
Zoning B4 · 2000 sqm · 38m height · FSR 3.5:1
5 Burdett Street, Hornsby NSW 2077
Zoning R3 · 580 sqm · 12m height · FSR 1:1
250 Galston Road, Galston NSW 2159
Zoning RE1 · 5000 sqm · 9m height · FSR 0.3:1
33 Jersey Street, Hornsby NSW 2077
Zoning R4 · 1050 sqm · 24m height · FSR 2.3:1
90 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby NSW 2077
Zoning B2 · 720 sqm · 18m height · FSR 2:1
12 Alexandria Parade, Waitara NSW 2077
Zoning R3 · 550 sqm · 11m height · FSR 0.8:1
60 George Street, Hornsby NSW 2077
Zoning B4 · 1600 sqm · 35m height · FSR 3:1
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