The draft amendment, which supports the shift to all-electric homes in new residential developments, is on public exhibition until Friday 14 November.
At its meeting on 25 August 2025, Council resolved to endorse and publicly exhibit a draft amendment to North Sydney Development Control Plan (NSDCP) 2025 to introduce provisions for electrification of all new residential developments, at its meeting on 25 August 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. It is the first step in phasing out gas in the North Sydney local government area, with potential to expand to other types of development, and aligns with similar policies adopted by other Sydney councils.
The draft amendment to NSDCP 2025 will be on public exhibition from Thursday 16 October to Friday 14 November 2025 and may be viewed on Council's YourSay website, at the Customer Service Centre, and at Stanton Library.
Submissions can be made until 5pm, Friday 14 November 2025 on YourSay or via mail to the Chief Executive Officer, North Sydney Council, 200 Miller Street, North Sydney 2060. If you would like to discuss the draft amendments, please contact Council’s Strategic Planning team on 9936 8100.