Help us create a more practical DCP for our Shire - let us know via the survey and map before Sunday 18 May 2025

Tell us about your experience with the DCPs

If you'd read or used one or more of our current Development Control Plans (DCPs) we'd like to hear about your experience and how you think the documents can be improved.

What makes our Shire special to you?

Pin your favourite spot on the map below to influence the DCP!

Boundary Map Source: NSW Spatial Services

What will the new DCP include?

The new comprehensive DCP will provide new and enhanced objectives and controls for a range of developments and activities while also retaining and enhancing the existing character controls for our towns, villages and the spaces between. Read below some of elements that the DCP will cover

  • Low Density Housing

    Guidance for new low density housing and alterations and additions to existing housing including single houses, dual occupancies, secondary dwellings (also referred to as 'granny flats') and ancillary development such as studios, swimming pools and ball courts.

    Photo: Houses in Renwick

  • Medium Density Housing

    Guidance for a range of medium density housing types including townhouses and residential flat buildings (as pictured above).

    Photo: Maynard Gardens, cnr Moss Vale Rd and Bowral St, Bowral

  • Heritage Sites & Areas

    Guidance for sympathetic changes to heritage items and buildings and sites within heritage and landscape conservation areas. Also includes guidance on how existing heritage items are respected by development on nearby sites.

    Photo: Heritage homes in the Mittagong Conservation Area

  • Town Centre Development & Land Uses

    Guidance for new buildings, land uses and public domain treatments in our town centres, including provision for housing (e.g. shop top housing), providing for vibrant and safe streets and opportunities for employment.

    Photo: Argyle St, Moss Vale

  • Seniors Housing

    Guidance for seniors housing developments to ensure they are compatible with their surroundings and provide a high level of amenity for residents.

    Photo: Rosevale Village, Moss Vale Rd, Bowral

  • Rural Development & Land Uses

    Guidance on land uses and buildings in rural and conservation zones to ensure that high value agricultural lands are protected, high visual quality is maintained and the environment is not adversely impacted.

    Photo: Oxleys Hill Rd, Bowral

  • Natural Environments

    Guidance to protect water quality, biodiversity and vegetation to maintain and increase opportunities for sustainable development and activities.

    Photo: Wingecarribee River, Berrima

  • Industrial Development

    Guidance for industrial land uses and development to ensure they provide opportunities for employment while also making a positive streetscape contribution and not adversely impacting our environment.

    Photo: Drapers Rd, Willow Vale

  • Subdivisions

    Guidance for all types of subdivision including residential and industrial subdivisions and large-scale New Living Areas.

    Photo: Aerial view of 'Ashbourne', off Yarrawa Rd, Moss Vale