“Under the reforms Pittwater could have faced 6-7 storey 21m tall apartment towers in nearly all our villages, including Avalon Beach, Newport, Narrabeen and Warriewood.    

“As an independent I work across party lines and negotiated with the Minns Government to deliver this win for the Pittwater community.  I am happy to have delivered it. I thank the Minns government for their genuine engagement with me and with Northern Beaches Council in understanding the real constraints and risks of our area,” said Ms Scruby.    

“Sydney will grow, and the Northern Beaches will also grow, and these policies will deliver diverse housing in the southern Northern Beaches, for families and essential workers like nurses and bus drivers, close to where they work. In Pittwater we welcome sustainable development and are happy that this will continue to be led by council, with community consultation, rather than under blanket planning rules that would by-pass the local council process. This way we keep our existing local input on all planning decisions, outside of Mona Vale town centre.”    

You can read the full article here: Pittwater Life March 2025 Issue