Ku-ring-gai extends heritage conservation areas in Turramurra and Pymble

The NSW Government has approved Ku-ring-gai Council’s request to expand local heritage conservation areas in Turramurra and Pymble.

The NSW Government has approved Ku-ring-gai Council’s request to expand local heritage conservation areas, creating almost 160 new heritage-listed properties throughout Turramurra and Pymble.

The NSW Government has approved Ku-ring-gai Council’s request to expand local heritage conservation areas, creating almost 160 new heritage-listed properties throughout Turramurra and Pymble.

The decision means that 158 properties throughout the two suburbs will receive additional protections against developments or works that take away from the general character and style of the item or conservation area. There are almost 160 new heritage-listed properties in Ku-ring-gai after the state government granted Ku-ring-gai Council's request to extend the heritage conservation areas in Pymble and Turramurra.

According to a council spokeswoman, “the (new) Telegraph Rd and Mona Vale Road heritage conservation areas protect a range of substantial predominantly Federation and Inter-War era houses in established garden settings.”

The historic Stapleton property at 98 Mona Vale Rd, Pymble falls under the expanded heritage conservation area. Picture: Google Maps

Under the heritage conservation rules, all future works on designated items must match the original architectural period or style of the property.

Ku-ring-gai mayor Jennifer Anderson said “the decision means that Ku-ring-gai’s distinctive streetscape character will be further protected in the future.”

“Property-owners are still able to modify and renovate their properties in heritage conservation areas, keeping in mind changes need to be sympathetic and in character with the area in which they are located.”

The neighbouring Anglyn house at 97 Mona Vale Rd is also now an item of heritage significance. Picture: Google Maps

The decision comes as council commences community consultation on its future housing strategy, which aims to guide the area’s growing housing needs over the next 20 years.

“The next 20 years will see Ku-ring-gai’s population increase to nearly 155,000 from its current 123,000,” Ms Anderson said.

“We want to put together a plan to help manage this growth, while at the same time protecting the Ku-ring-gai that everyone loves (and) respecting the character of Ku-ring-gai which people who live here really love.”

To have your say on the housing strategy, visit kmc.nsw.gov.au