DCP Review: Signage and Outdoor Advertising, Tourist and Visitor Accommodation on Rural Land and Conservation Lands and Cessnock Vineyards District Chapters

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Project Information

Council is asking for your input on three draft amended chapters of the Cessnock Development Control Plan (DCP), which outlines the rules for new development that requires a Development Application (DA). The following three draft chapters are on exhibition:

  1. The Vineyards District,
  2. Tourist and Visitor Accommodation on Rural and Conservation Lands, and
  3. Signage and Outdoor Advertising.


What is a Development Control Plan (DCP)?

A Development Control Plan (DCP) gives detailed rules for planning and designing developments, supporting the main planning controls in a council's Local Environmental Plan (LEP). Every council must share their DCPs on the Planning Portal. You can view Development Control Plan/s here.


The three draft DCP chapters on exhibition have been updated as part of a full review of the Cessnock Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and DCP.

The changes ensure the chapters align with Cessnock LEP zone objectives and current planning policies. Outdated content has been removed, and the layout is now standardized to match the current DCP format.

Below is a summary of each draft chapter. More details about the Cessnock DCP and each draft chapter can be found in the FAQs and Explanatory Statements.

  • The draft Vineyards District DCP chapter outlines rules for new developments in the Cessnock Vineyards District that need a Development Application (DA). The area is mainly zoned RU4 Primary Production Small Lots, northwest of Cessnock Town Centre.

  • The draft Tourist and Visitor Accommodation on Rural and Conservation Lands DCP chapter sets rules for new developments such as camping grounds, tourist accommodation, and eco-tourism on land zoned RU2 Rural Landscape, C2 Environmental Conservation, C3 Environmental Management, and C4 Environmental Living.

  • The draft Signage and Outdoor Advertising DCP chapter provides rules for new signage and outdoor advertising in the Cessnock Local Government Area that requires a DA. The FAQ/Explanatory Statement explains which signs don’t need approval. This DCP doesn’t apply to protest signs or temporary signs used by road authorities.


Important Documents

Draft Signage and Outdoor Advertising Chapter - Click to view

Draft Tourist and Visitor Accommodation on Rural and Conversation Lands Chapter - Click to view

Draft Cessnock Vineyards District Chapter - Click to view

Have questions? Check out the FAQs about this project on the right of this page.


Pop Up Information Session

Keen to hear more or have more questions about this project? Join the team for an in person pop up session on Wednesday 9 April from 4 - 6 pm at Cessnock Library.

Can't attend and want to have your say? Click here to share your feedback via our online survey.

How to make a submission

The Draft Chapters will be on public exhibition from Friday 28 March 2025 to Friday 9 May 2025 and submissions are invited from the community.

You can also view hard copies of the draft DCP chapters at:

  • Council’s Administration Building (Customer Relations Section);
  • Cessnock City Library;
  • Kurri Kurri Library

You can make a submission using the online form located below or by clicking this link.

Written submissions should be addressed to The General Manager and will be accepted up until 5.00pm Friday 24 May 2024 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

Project Information

Council is asking for your input on three draft amended chapters of the Cessnock Development Control Plan (DCP), which outlines the rules for new development that requires a Development Application (DA). The following three draft chapters are on exhibition:

  1. The Vineyards District,
  2. Tourist and Visitor Accommodation on Rural and Conservation Lands, and
  3. Signage and Outdoor Advertising.


What is a Development Control Plan (DCP)?

A Development Control Plan (DCP) gives detailed rules for planning and designing developments, supporting the main planning controls in a council's Local Environmental Plan (LEP). Every council must share their DCPs on the Planning Portal. You can view Development Control Plan/s here.


The three draft DCP chapters on exhibition have been updated as part of a full review of the Cessnock Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and DCP.

The changes ensure the chapters align with Cessnock LEP zone objectives and current planning policies. Outdated content has been removed, and the layout is now standardized to match the current DCP format.

Below is a summary of each draft chapter. More details about the Cessnock DCP and each draft chapter can be found in the FAQs and Explanatory Statements.

  • The draft Vineyards District DCP chapter outlines rules for new developments in the Cessnock Vineyards District that need a Development Application (DA). The area is mainly zoned RU4 Primary Production Small Lots, northwest of Cessnock Town Centre.

  • The draft Tourist and Visitor Accommodation on Rural and Conservation Lands DCP chapter sets rules for new developments such as camping grounds, tourist accommodation, and eco-tourism on land zoned RU2 Rural Landscape, C2 Environmental Conservation, C3 Environmental Management, and C4 Environmental Living.

  • The draft Signage and Outdoor Advertising DCP chapter provides rules for new signage and outdoor advertising in the Cessnock Local Government Area that requires a DA. The FAQ/Explanatory Statement explains which signs don’t need approval. This DCP doesn’t apply to protest signs or temporary signs used by road authorities.


Important Documents

Draft Signage and Outdoor Advertising Chapter - Click to view

Draft Tourist and Visitor Accommodation on Rural and Conversation Lands Chapter - Click to view

Draft Cessnock Vineyards District Chapter - Click to view

Have questions? Check out the FAQs about this project on the right of this page.


Pop Up Information Session

Keen to hear more or have more questions about this project? Join the team for an in person pop up session on Wednesday 9 April from 4 - 6 pm at Cessnock Library.

Can't attend and want to have your say? Click here to share your feedback via our online survey.

How to make a submission

The Draft Chapters will be on public exhibition from Friday 28 March 2025 to Friday 9 May 2025 and submissions are invited from the community.

You can also view hard copies of the draft DCP chapters at:

  • Council’s Administration Building (Customer Relations Section);
  • Cessnock City Library;
  • Kurri Kurri Library

You can make a submission using the online form located below or by clicking this link.

Written submissions should be addressed to The General Manager and will be accepted up until 5.00pm Friday 24 May 2024 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
Page last updated: 31 Mar 2025, 02:50 PM