What we're doing

On 26 October 2026, Council resolved to endorse the draft Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) to be publicly exhibited.

From 27 October (Tuesday) to 25 November 2026 (Wednesday), comment is sought on the VPA prepared by Willoughby Projects Pty Ltd and Willoughby City Council arising from a ‘deferred commencement’ development consent granted by the NSW Land and Environment Court under DA-2024/274 for a shop-top housing development.

The 'deferred commencement' consent condition requires the execution and registration of a VPA on the relevant land title to secure the specified public benefits before the consent can become operative.


What is this VPA about

The applicant responded to the 'deferred commencement' condition requirement by submitting a draft VPA which secures:

  1. the required land dedication with its associated improvements for the widening of Stirling Lane (rear of site); and
  2. the creation and registration of a public access easement over the approved through-site link, ensuring perpetual public access and establishing ongoing maintenance obligations.



Why we are doing this

The Council is required to give public notice on the draft VPA for at least 28 days, in accordance with section 7.5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and clause 204 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021.

The draft VPA can be viewed under “Document on Exhibition” below.

If you would like to put in a submission, please provide your comments in the submissions form below.

How to get involved

  • Fill in the submission form below

    Form is open from 27 October to 25 November 2026

  • Send us an email

    Email@willoughby.nsw.gov.au

    Attn: Sylvania Mok (Contribution Officer)

  • Post a letter

    Write to Willoughby City Council, PO Box 57, Chatswood 2067

    Attn: Sylvania Mok (Contribution Officer)

Project stages

  • Timeline item 1 - active

    Opens - 27 October 2026 (Tues)

    This consultation is open for submissions.

  • Timeline item 2 - incomplete

    Closes - 25 November 2026 (Wed)

    Submissions to this consultation are closed.

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Under Review

    Submissions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team may report back on key outcomes.

  • Timeline item 4 - incomplete

    A final report may be reported to Council subject to reviewing the content of submissions.

    The final outcomes of the consultation may or may not be reported at a Council meeting which may include a summary of all submissions received as well as recommendations for future action.

  • Timeline item 5 - incomplete

    VPA finalised and executed

Once this engagement has closed, all response will be reviewed and analysed. The engagement outcomes will be used along with other research to develop a program of support and activities.

Based on the Council resolution of the meeting on 26 October 2026, the submission may or may not be reported to Council at one of its meetings, subject to the relevance of the content of these submissions. If reported, Council will consider subject matter and make a decision on whether to execute it.

Everyone who has participated in this engagement and provided their email address will be notified when the matter is going to Council.

Willoughby City Council takes the privacy of the participants engaging online very seriously. By making a comment or submission, you are consenting to that information being used or reproduced anonymously in Council's strategic documents and reports. All personal details and identifiers will be redacted. For further information regarding your privacy and how we will use your information, please refer to Council's Privacy Management Plan.

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