REID - North Canberra Community Council

Reid is a suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Located directly next to Civic, Canberra’s central business district, Reid is one of the oldest suburbs in Canberra. The population of Reid on census night 2021 was 1,544 people.

Reid is named after Australia’s fourth Prime Minister, Sir George Reid.

Separating the suburbs of Reid and Campbell is ANZAC Parade a ceremonial boulevarde, running along Canberra’s primary design axis (the ceremonial axis) from Lake Burley Griffin to the Australian War Memorial.

Located in Reid are the Canberra Institute of Technology and St John the Baptist Church, the oldest church in Canberra. Most of Reid is a protected Historical Precinct.

Local Community Groups

Reid Residents’ Association

Most Recent 5 Reid Development Applications

The latest public Environment and Planning Directorate – Planning notifications can also be accessed from their site. The following is an extract of the public applications selected by NCCC that principally relate to Reid or have an impact on North Canberra or its residents; the extract may not be complete and does not contain development applications that are not publicly notified.

Address: 21 Geerilong Gardens, Reid, ACT

Development Application: 202240480

Desecription: PROPOSAL FOR DWELLING ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS - partial demolition of the existing dwelling and alterations and additions including new single storey extension, internal renovations, restoration of the original porch and steps, new pergola and gazebo, landscaping and associated works.
Comment closure date: 2023-07-10

Address: 3 Geerilong Gardens, Reid, ACT

Development Application: 202341443

Desecription: PROPOSAL FOR DWELLING ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS - partial demolition of existing dwelling and metal garden sheds, internal alterations, replacement of windows, doors, garage extension, addition of solar PV panels, landscaping and associated works.
Comment closure date: 2023-05-26

Address: Limestone Avenue Euree Str Ellimatta Str &anzpark, Reid, ACT

Development Application: 202240878

Desecription: PROPOSAL FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER - installation of a new 20m monopole with 3 attached antennas and associated mounted telecommunications apparatus, new cabinet at the base of the mast, security fencing, access gate, ancillary equipment and associated works.
Comment closure date: 2023-03-27

Address: 27 Limestone Avenue, Reid, ACT

Development Application: 202241243

Desecription: PROPOSAL FOR NEW DWELLING - Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of a new two storey dwelling with attached garage, swimming pool and associated works.
Comment closure date: 2023-02-13

Address: 49 Coranderrk Street, Reid, ACT

Development Application: 202241148

Desecription: PROPOSAL FOR NEW DWELLING - demolition of existing dwelling, detached garage, carport, shed and driveway, construction of new dwelling with basement, driveway, pool, landscaping, and associated works.
Comment closure date: 2023-02-06

(Note: Earlier Development Applications can be seen by accessing the ACTPLA website or by going to PlanningAlerts. Note ACTPLA do remove access to the development application documentation some time after the DA closes, but PlanningAlerts do retain some basic historical information.)