Building and Development
Find out about building and planning policies in Hornsby Shire and what you need to do to carry out a development or renovation.
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Application Forms
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Development Applications
![Architects drawing](https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0003/228207/building-certifcation-500px.jpg)
Building Certification
![hornsby town centre zoning map](https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0016/144412/hornsby-town-centre-zoning-map.jpg)
Planning Proposals
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Sydney North Planning Panel meetings (SNPP)
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Hornsby Shire Council Local Planning Panel
![property enquiry](https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0006/124998/property-enquiry.jpg)
Property Enquiry
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Policies and Guidelines
![permits](https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0006/123693/permits.jpg)
Apply for a Permit
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Heritage
![town planning advice](https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0003/123672/town-planning.jpg)
Town Planning Advice (Duty Planner)
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Frequently Asked Questions and Online Resources
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AUS-SPEC Specifications
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Sea Level Rise Map
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Variations to Development Standards
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