Welcome to The Paddington Society Inc, a community association established in 1964 dedicated to celebrating the distinctive qualities of Paddington, an early Victorian suburb nestled in Sydney, NSW, Australia. The Society is incorporated in New South Wales and has a rich history of successfully safeguarding Paddington’s unique heritage.
Paddington’s distinct character is shaped by its historical development and growth during the 19th century, evident in the iconic terrace houses that dot its landscape and embody various architectural styles. Positioned atop the terrain, Paddington offers picturesque views overlooking Sydney Harbour. We have a collective duty to protect this historic suburb to ensure that its legacy lives on.
Join The Paddington Society today and be part of conserving our unique legacy for future generations.
MEMBERSHIP
Join The Paddington Society now. By becoming a member, you assist in safeguarding the rich history, architectural heritage, culture and community of Paddington for generations to come.
STAY INFORMED
Keep up to date with issues being addressed by the Society in our regular newsletter. Learn about planned events, committee meetings, specific campaigns and more.
MEMBERSHIP
Join The Paddington Society now. By becoming a member, you assist in safeguarding the rich history, architectural heritage, culture and community of Paddington for generations to come.
STAY INFORMED
Keep up to date with issues being addressed by the Society in our regular newsletter. Learn about planned events, committee meetings, specific campaigns and more.
MEMBERSHIP
Join The Paddington Society now. By becoming a member, you assist in safeguarding the rich history, architectural heritage, culture and community of Paddington for generations to come.
STAY INFORMED
Keep up to date with issues being addressed by the Society in our regular newsletter. Learn about planned events, committee meetings, specific campaigns and more.
Have Your Say on Moore Park South
In October 2023 the NSW State Government announced that 20 hectares of the Moore Park Golf Course, on Crown land, will be transformed into a new public park, leaving a 9-hole golf course to the south of Dacey Avenue. This proposal will transform a section of Moore Park South into green open space for community recreation in one of the densest parts of the city. The community is now being asked to share views on how they would like to use the new park and how the existing golf offering at Moore Park could be reimagined.
Your Say: NSW Government’s Proposed Planning Changes
Have your say on the NSW Government’s proposal to implement significant changes to housing in our area. The NSW Government’s proposed changes to planning for low and mid-rise housing highlight a complete lack of regard for […]
The Hughenden Hotel Proposed Redevelopment
The Hughenden Hotel located at 8-16 Queen Street Woollahra recently submitted Development Application DA 474/2023/1 “Redevelopment of the Hughenden Boutique Hotel, including extensive demolition of all but the two-storey Victorian Villa which is to be retained; […]
NSW Greens To Chair Inquiry Into Planning Reform
The NSW Parliament has established an Inquiry into the highly controversial Transport-Oriented Development State Environment Planning Policy (TOD SEPP) and the diverse and well-located homes program. These changes are part of a series that the State Government is implementing to meet its pre-election housing targets and will result in density changes without Council or community consent.
NSW Government Planning Reforms
In December the NSW Planning Department released a proposal, Changes to Create Low and Mid Rise Housing to increase housing density in well located areas in Sydney, to help with the housing crisis. The Department has also released proposals to create high-rise housing around certain train and metro stops, but none in the eastern part of the city.
Oxford Street East Cycleway Update
The proposed Oxford Street East Cycleway, located on the south side of Oxford Street, is set to join the Oxford Street West and Liverpool Street Cycleway currently under construction. The Society supports the promotion of cycling in general but believes that improvements could be made to the TfNSW proposal and continues to work with stakeholders including Transport NSW, the City of Sydney Council plus local businesses and residents to ensure a balanced outcome for the proposed cycleway.
Have Your Say on Moore Park South
In October 2023 the NSW State Government announced that 20 hectares of the Moore Park Golf Course, on Crown land, will be transformed into a new public park, leaving a 9-hole golf course to the south of Dacey Avenue. This proposal will transform a section of Moore Park South into green open space for community recreation in one of the densest parts of the city. The community is now being asked to share views on how they would like to use the new park and how the existing golf offering at Moore Park could be reimagined.
Your Say: NSW Government’s Proposed Planning Changes
Have your say on the NSW Government’s proposal to implement significant changes to housing in our area. The NSW Government’s proposed changes to planning for low and mid-rise housing highlight a complete lack of regard for […]
The Hughenden Hotel Proposed Redevelopment
The Hughenden Hotel located at 8-16 Queen Street Woollahra recently submitted Development Application DA 474/2023/1 “Redevelopment of the Hughenden Boutique Hotel, including extensive demolition of all but the two-storey Victorian Villa which is to be retained; […]
NSW Greens To Chair Inquiry Into Planning Reform
The NSW Parliament has established an Inquiry into the highly controversial Transport-Oriented Development State Environment Planning Policy (TOD SEPP) and the diverse and well-located homes program. These changes are part of a series that the State Government is implementing to meet its pre-election housing targets and will result in density changes without Council or community consent.
NSW Government Planning Reforms
In December the NSW Planning Department released a proposal, Changes to Create Low and Mid Rise Housing to increase housing density in well located areas in Sydney, to help with the housing crisis. The Department has also released proposals to create high-rise housing around certain train and metro stops, but none in the eastern part of the city.
Oxford Street East Cycleway Update
The proposed Oxford Street East Cycleway, located on the south side of Oxford Street, is set to join the Oxford Street West and Liverpool Street Cycleway currently under construction. The Society supports the promotion of cycling in general but believes that improvements could be made to the TfNSW proposal and continues to work with stakeholders including Transport NSW, the City of Sydney Council plus local businesses and residents to ensure a balanced outcome for the proposed cycleway.
The Paddington Society acknowledges that we are on the land of the Gadigal and Birrabirragal people, the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
