Draft amendments
Draft amendments Electrification of all new residential developments
At its meeting on 25 August 2025, Council resolved to endorse and publicly exhibit a draft amendment to the North Sydney Development Control Plan (NSDCP) 2025. This draft amendment supports the shift to all-electric homes in new residential developments by phasing out gas connections and appliances. Electrifying residential buildings reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and improves the comfort and health of residents.
The draft amendment to the NSDCP 2025 was on public exhibition from Thursday 16 October to Friday 14 November 2025.
At its meeting on 23 February 2026, Council considered a report addressing the submissions received during the public exhibition. Council resolved to adopt the amendment to the NSDCP 2025 as exhibited and to explore future amendments to the DCP to expand the application of this policy to alterations and additions to residential development, and non-residential development.
A copy of the report and minutes, which includes the amendment to the NSDCP 2025, can be accessed here.
The amendment to the NSDCP 2025 will come into effect on 1 July 2026 and will be available to view here.