Exhibition of Revised Strategic Planning Policies

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At its meeting of 13 December 2023, Council resolved to exhibit proposed amendments to its Heritage, Contaminated Land and Climate Change Policy.

The revisions to the policies do not propose any wholesale changes to the scope, intent, nor operation of each policy. A summary of the revisions to each of the policies is outlined below:

Contaminated Lands Policy:

  • Revision to reflect current legislation and definitions;
  • Clarification of roles and responsibilities; and
  • General formatting.


Climate Change Policy:


Heritage Policy:

  • Revision to reflect current legislation, definitions and relevant policies;
  • General formatting.

How to make a submission

The Revised Strategic Planning Policies will be on public exhibition from 29 January 2024 to 29 February 2024 and submissions are invited from the community.

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 4:00pm 29 February 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
At its meeting of 13 December 2023, Council resolved to exhibit proposed amendments to its Heritage, Contaminated Land and Climate Change Policy.

The revisions to the policies do not propose any wholesale changes to the scope, intent, nor operation of each policy. A summary of the revisions to each of the policies is outlined below:

Contaminated Lands Policy:

  • Revision to reflect current legislation and definitions;
  • Clarification of roles and responsibilities; and
  • General formatting.


Climate Change Policy:


Heritage Policy:

  • Revision to reflect current legislation, definitions and relevant policies;
  • General formatting.

How to make a submission

The Revised Strategic Planning Policies will be on public exhibition from 29 January 2024 to 29 February 2024 and submissions are invited from the community.

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 4:00pm 29 February 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