Planning Studies
Planning studies provide the evidence base to guide planning and inform amendments to Council’s planning controls.
Major recent studies
- Hornsby Shire Housing Strategy 2020
- Hornsby Employment Land Study
- Rural Lands Study
- Byles Creek Planning Study
Discussion Papers
- Affordable Housing Discussion Paper (PDF 3.6MB)
- Seniors Housing Demand and Supply Review (PDF 7.8MB)
Upcoming studies
Council has prepared a range of technical studies to guide future planning across Hornsby Shire. The Studies will inform amendments to Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement (PDF 92MB) and changes to the Hornsby Local Environmental Plan 2013 and the Hornsby Development Control Plan 2013. Further information is available on the future Hornsby website.