Background:

Council is undertaking a review of the Low-Density Residential Development Controls following extensive community and industry consultation events held in 2022.

This review focuses solely on the low-density housing controls contained within the area-based Development Control Plan for the Wingecarribee Shire. The review does not consider population growth, land re-zonings, housing needs/affordability or the desired future character of our towns and villages. Council is undertaking other separate projects to address these concerns.

Aims and Objectives:
  • Achieve the provision of a clear planning framework that is easy to use, understand and implement without undermining the local character of our towns and villages.
  • Streamline the assessment and approvals process.
  • Ensure new development is responsive to the Southern Highlands context and character.

When is the Exhibition Period?

Council's Low-Density Residential Development Controls are currently on Public Exhibition from Friday 3 May 2024 to Monday 3 June 2024.

How can I view the Low-Density Residential Development Controls?

The Low-Density Residential Development Controls and associated Council report may be viewed:

  1. Document library on this page.
  2. Alternatively, access a hard copy at Council’s Customer Service Counter at the Civic Centre, Bowral Library, Moss Vale Library, Mittagong Library or the WSC Mobile Library.
How can I make a submission?

Written submissions may be:

  1. Emailed to strategic.outcomes@wsc.nsw.gov.au; or
  2. Hand delivered to Council's Civic Centre at 68 Elizabeth Street, Moss Vale, NSW 2577

Note: Only written submissions can be considered, and these must be received by Council before 4.30pm on 3 June 2024. Any submissions may be included in the report to Council.

Your personal information contained in your submission is collected by Council for the purpose of corresponding with you about your submission. Your submission, including only your full name and locale, will be contained in the Council meeting business paper and made publicly available on Council's website. If you make an anonymous submission, Council will be unable to contact you further and only a summary of the points made in your submission may be provided.

Next Steps:

Following the completion of the exhibition period, any submissions will be considered before the Low-Density Residential Development Controls are adopted by Council.