FAQs
- LOT: 32 DP: 1288606 49C Aberdare Road ABERDARE
What is the name of the (draft) Planning Proposal?
The draft Plan is named, 18/2023/8/1 – Amendment to Clause 7.11B _ Cessnock LEP 2011 49C Aberdare Road Aberdare
What is the aim of the Planning Proposal?
The aim of the Planning Proposal is to remove Clause 7.11B of Cessnock Local Environment Plan 2011 from 49C Aberdare Rd, Aberdare, which will remove the limit on floor space for food and drink premises on the site.
Where does the Planning Proposal apply?
The Planning Proposal applies to land at:
What are the effects of the Planning Proposal?
The Planning Proposal will allow food and drink premises with a gross floor area greater than 150m2 to be developed on 49C Aberdare Road, subject to Council approval.
Why is the Planning Proposal a 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.
Why does the Clause only address 49B Aberdare Rd, Aberdare?
Lot 3, Sec 50, DP 758002 (49B Aberdare Rd, Aberdare) was subdivided into two lots, 49B and 49C Aberdare Road, Aberdare. A Development Application (DA) which includes a service station, mechanical wash and three retail premises has been approved for 49B Aberdare Road, Aberdare.