Council has resolved to prepare and place on public exhibition a draft Parklet Policy. A copy of the draft Parklet Policy, and the accompanying supporting material titled the draft Parklet Toolkit, can be found to the right.

About the Policy

The purpose of this policy is to guide the construction and design standards of parklets in the Strathfield community. A parklet is a term used to describe the re-allocation of parking space to support street dining activities in the public domain. Parklets became increasingly common in Sydney during the COVID Pandemic. The health requirements which called for groups to dine outdoors, as well as the lower traffic numbers, created an opportunity for councils around Sydney to test and trial parklets. It is now time for Strathfield to develop a policy specifically for parklets which reflects the needs and desires of the local community.

Proposed Fees and Charges

The following fees and charges are proposed for the operation of parklets in Strathfield Council:

Tier 1 Civic Space: Strathfield Town Centre

$5,300 per year, per parking space

Tier 2 Civic Space: Homebush Town Centre and Homebush West Town Centre

$3,900 per year, per parking space

Tier 3 Civic Space: Cave Road Village Shops

$2,100 per year, per parking space

Application Fee

$234 per application

The above mentioned fees and charges will be subject to annual review in line with Council's current fees and charges. The proposed fees above are for the financial year of 2024/2025.

Have Your Say

You are invited to provide feedback on the draft Parklet Policy.

By email, to council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au

By mail, addressed to Strathfield Council, PO Box 120, Strathfield NSW 2135. Please mark your submission Draft Parklet Policy – Public Exhibition

Last day to provide feedback is Tuesday 7 January 2025.

What happens next?

The feedback received will be incorporated into the final policy which will be considered by Council.