What is the name of the (draft) Planning Proposal?

    The draft Plan is named, 18/2023/3/1 – Amendment to the Cessnock LEP 2011 – 406 Wilderness Road - Additional Permitted Use - Depot

    What is the aim of the Planning Proposal?

    The aim of the Planning Proposal is to amend Schedule 1 Additional Permitted Use in the Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011 to include ‘depot’ as permitted with consent at 406 Wilderness Road Lovedale.

    Where does the Planning Proposal apply?

    The Planning Proposal applies to land at:

    • LOT: 5 DP: 239505 406 Wilderness Road LOVEDALE

    What are the effects of the Planning Proposal?

    The Planning Proposal will allow ‘depot’ to be a permitted with consent on the site. 

    This will allow a development application to be then lodged and considered by Council to regularize the existing ballooning operations on the site and upgrade the depot to achieve a more efficient and secure operation.

    Why is the Planning Proposal Draft?

    The Plan is a “draft” because it has not yet been formally made. After considering the views of interested persons, Council will decide whether or not to make the Plan.

    Council has been granted delegation from the Minister to make the Plan in accordance with Section 23 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (‘The Act’)This means that after public exhibition Council will have the authority to make the Plan under Section 59(2)-(4) of the Act.