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Proposed amendments to Cessnock Local Environment Plan 2011 - Conservation Zones
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Consultation has concluded
The Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011(LEP) contains provisions that guide development in our Local Government Area. This Planning Proposal enacts the recommendations of the Cessnock City Council Environmental Zoning Framework adopted by Council in 2021 and maintains consistency with Department of Planning and Environment guidance.
The Proposal seeks to carry out the following amendments to the Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011:
Amendments to relevant zone objectives and permissible land uses relating to the following zones:
C2 Environmental Conservation Zone
C3 Environmental Management Zone
C4 Environmental Living Zone
The Planning Proposal is on public exhibition from Wednesday 31 August 2022 to Wednesday 26 October 2022 and can be viewed here, and at the following locations:
Council’s Administration Building (Customer Services Section);
Cessnock City Library;
Kurri Kurri Library
Previous Consultation
Extensive Community Consultation was undertaken during the development of the Environmental Zoning Framework, that made recommendations to be implemented by this proposal. Consultation for the Environmental Zoning Framework included Community Reference Groups, a Have Your Say project webpage, community values survey and targeted stakeholder engagement.
Gateway Determination
On August 2nd 2022, the Department of Planning and Environment issued an amended Gateway determination enabling Council to place the Planning Proposal: Cessnock Conservation Zone Framework on exhibition for a minimum of 30 days. This is consistent with Council’s resolution to proceed with this Planning Proposal at its ordinary meeting held 17 November 2021.
Have a question? Get a direct response from the planning team byclicking here.
How to make a submission
You can make a submission using the online form located below orclicking this link.
In order to be considered by Council, submissions must be received by 5.00pm 26th October 2022 and should quote “18/2021/6/1 – Comprehensive LEP Review – Conservation Zone Land Use Tables”. Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager and can be submitted via:
The Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011(LEP) contains provisions that guide development in our Local Government Area. This Planning Proposal enacts the recommendations of the Cessnock City Council Environmental Zoning Framework adopted by Council in 2021 and maintains consistency with Department of Planning and Environment guidance.
The Proposal seeks to carry out the following amendments to the Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011:
Amendments to relevant zone objectives and permissible land uses relating to the following zones:
C2 Environmental Conservation Zone
C3 Environmental Management Zone
C4 Environmental Living Zone
The Planning Proposal is on public exhibition from Wednesday 31 August 2022 to Wednesday 26 October 2022 and can be viewed here, and at the following locations:
Council’s Administration Building (Customer Services Section);
Cessnock City Library;
Kurri Kurri Library
Previous Consultation
Extensive Community Consultation was undertaken during the development of the Environmental Zoning Framework, that made recommendations to be implemented by this proposal. Consultation for the Environmental Zoning Framework included Community Reference Groups, a Have Your Say project webpage, community values survey and targeted stakeholder engagement.
Gateway Determination
On August 2nd 2022, the Department of Planning and Environment issued an amended Gateway determination enabling Council to place the Planning Proposal: Cessnock Conservation Zone Framework on exhibition for a minimum of 30 days. This is consistent with Council’s resolution to proceed with this Planning Proposal at its ordinary meeting held 17 November 2021.
Have a question? Get a direct response from the planning team byclicking here.
How to make a submission
You can make a submission using the online form located below orclicking this link.
In order to be considered by Council, submissions must be received by 5.00pm 26th October 2022 and should quote “18/2021/6/1 – Comprehensive LEP Review – Conservation Zone Land Use Tables”. Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager and can be submitted via:
Proposed amendments to Cessnock Local Environment Plan 2011 - Conservation Zones has finished this stage
This consultation is open for contributions.
Under Review
Proposed amendments to Cessnock Local Environment Plan 2011 - Conservation Zones is currently at this stage
Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes.
Final report
this is an upcoming stage for Proposed amendments to Cessnock Local Environment Plan 2011 - Conservation Zones
The final outcomes of the consultation are documented here. This may include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.
The personal information (e.g. Name, address and contact details) provided in your submission is being collected in the processing of your submission relating to this amendment to the Planning Proposal of Proposed amendments to Cessnock Local Environment Plan 2011 - Conservation Zones. The information collected will be used for the purpose outlined, related administrative functions, compliance and complaint handling, internal auditing, and in accordance with Council's Privacy Management Plan and Privacy Statement which can be found on Council's website.
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Supplying personal information in your submission is required.
Consequence of non-provision
If you do not supply your personal information, Cessnock City Council cannot receive the submission or update you on the progress of the Planning Proposal.
Disclosure
Your information may also be disclosed to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, and any other relevant public agency that has an interest in the Planning Proposal.
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