Draft Waste Management Development Control Plan (DCP), Waste Management Guidelines and DCP Dictionary amendments

Project Background

The Draft Waste Management Development Control Plan (DCP) will replace the existing Section C5 of the Cessnock DCP 2010. The Draft Waste Management DCP includes a series of controls to ensure appropriately designed waste separation, storage and collection facilities are provided when submitting a development application under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act).

The Draft Waste Management DCP introduces the following

• Development controls for waste management based on proposed landuse/activity and align with definitions under the EP&A Act.
• Waste Management Guidelines for categories of landuse/activity

A series of draft Waste Management Guidelines provide detailed guidance in relation to how waste management systems, including storage and collection, can be designed for the proposed development type and draw from a range of sources including the NSW EPA. These draft Waste Management Guidelines provide waste management considerations when designing your development for approval.

The Dictionary included as part of the Cessnock DCP 2010 has also been updated with new definitions that align with the terms within the Draft Waste Management DCP.

Have Your Say

Community input is important to us, and we encourage all residents, stakeholders, and interested parties to provide their submissions and feedback on the draft Chapters. Your input will help us make informed decisions that align with the community's needs and aspirations for the future use of these lands.

You can also view the draft DCP chapter at:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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How to make a submission

The Draft documents will be on public exhibition from Tuesday 5 November - Tuesday 3 December, and we invite the community to share their feedback and submissions.

You can make a submission by:

• Completing the online form located below or clicking this link
• Emailing your submission to council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au, addressed to The General Manager
• Delivering it in person at the Cessnock City Council Administration Building, 62-78 Vincent St, Cessnock NSW 2325
• Posting your written submission to:
  The General Manager
  PO Box 152, Cessnock NSW 2325

Submissions must be received by Tuesday 3 December. Your input is valuable in shaping the future of waste management practices in Cessnock.