We are at the beginning of a significant planning approval process to revitalise the Precinct over the coming years.
To bring the vision and Masterplan to life, some changes will be required to current planning controls. Because of the distinct needs of the Civic Quarter and the Education Campus, NSW planning laws require two different planning pathways.
To deliver the vision for the Civic Quarter, we are proposing changes to current planning controls – the Hornsby Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2013. The following is being proposed as part of the Planning Proposal (rezoning):
The Masterplan will accompany the Planning Proposal to demonstrate the intended plans and guiding principles for the Precinct as a whole. If the Planning Proposal is approved, we will need to submit Development Application(s) with detailed designs before we can commence construction.
To deliver the vision for the Education Campus, Catholic Schools Broken Bay (CSBB) will be proposing the design and construction of new facilities, including a new primary school and early learning centre.
Preparation of this application is in the early stages, focused on the vision for this component and its integration with the wider Precinct.
Further detailed consultation will take place in the first half of 2026, once more detail is known about the application.
The project follows statutory processes governed by the NSW Department of Planning and Hornsby Shire Council.
Submit Planning Proposal to Council by Mid-2026
Indicative timing for the Education Campus planning process is still being resolved. We will provide an update as soon as this is available.
Indicative timeline for the Hornsby Cathedral Precinct Masterplan and Planning Proposal
A Planning Proposal is a document that explains the intended effect of a proposed local environmental plan (LEP) and sets out the justification for making that plan. It is a request to change the zoning or development controls (like height limits) for a specific parcel of land.
Learn more via Hornsby CouncilA Development Application (DA) is a formal request for consent to carry out development. This happens after the zoning is correct. It contains detailed architectural designs, traffic reports, and environmental studies for the specific buildings to be constructed.
Learn more via NSW Planning Portal