DCP Review: Temporary Events

Project Information

Council is asking the community for feedback on an amended chapter of the Cessnock Development Control Plan (DCP) in regards to Temporary Events. The updated chapter has been drafted as the original was created in 2011, is outdated and includes information that no longer matches current NSW planning laws.

Council had been working to allow some smaller events on private land without needing a development application (DA), but state agencies raised concerns about how the impacts of these events would be managed.

To avoid confusion and provide clear guidance, Council has created a new draft version of the DCP for temporary events. This new version will replace the old chapter (Chapter D8) and remove the outdated DA exemption.

Important Documents

• Draft Temporary Events Chapter Document
• Explanatory Statement

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How to make a submission

The Draft Chapter will be on public exhibition from Wednesday 30 July 2025 and has been extended by a further 28 days to close at 4pm on Wednesday 24 September 2025. Submissions are now invited from the community.

1. You can make a submission via survey using the online form located below

2. Alternatively, written submissions are welcome and should be addressed to The General Manager and include the title "DCP Review: Temporary Events". Written submissions will be accepted up until 4.00pm on Wednesday 24 September 2025 via:

• Email to council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
• In person: over the counter at Cessnock City Council Administration building: 62-78 Vincent St, Cessnock NSW 2325
• Post to PO Box 152, CESSNOCK NSW 2325