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Follow the latest developments on the Hewlett Street proposal and BCA activities.

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Monitoring NSW Planning Portal for Project Updates

BCA is actively monitoring the NSW Planning Portal for any updates related to the Hewlett Street application, including scoping report publication and project milestones.

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Event11 March 2026

BCA Presents at Joint Precinct Meeting

BCA presented at the joint precinct meeting alongside Waverley Council's Executive Manager of Strategic Planning, who briefed attendees on the SSD process and the 122–128 Hewlett Street development. The meeting provided an opportunity for residents to hear directly from Council planning staff and ask questions about the HDA pathway and what it means for the community.

News27 February 2026

BCA Incorporated

The Bronte Community Association is now formally incorporated under the NSW Associations Incorporation Act 2009.

News16 February 2026

BCA Incorporation Lodged

Application for incorporation of the Bronte Community Association under the NSW Associations Incorporation Act 2009 was lodged with NSW Fair Trading.

News10 February 2026

BCA Steering Committee Formed

A steering committee of local residents has been established to formally incorporate BCA, engage professional planning and legal advisors, and coordinate the community response to the Hewlett Street SSDA.

News19 December 2025

Ministerial SSD Declaration — 19 Projects Declared

The Minister for Planning declared 19 projects as State Significant Development following HDA recommendations, including the Hewlett Street proposal. The declaration bypasses Waverley Council as consent authority.

News9 December 2025

HDA Recommends Hewlett Street as SSD

The Housing Delivery Authority recommended to the Minister that the Fortis proposal at 122–128 Hewlett Street be declared SSD under s4.36(3) of the EP&A Act, with concurrent rezoning.