Local Approvals Policy - Events

Wollondilly Shire Council understands the benefits to our residents of being able to hold and attend events within the Shire. In 2023, Council adopted the Local Approvals Policy – Events in an effort to provide a simple and clear approval process for events on community land.

Over the last two years, there have been events, both Council led and community led, that have been held without the need for formal Council approval enabled by exemptions in the Local Approvals Policy.

A review has been undertaken to ensure the clear and effective operation of the Policy.

The proposed amendments to the Policy seek to clarify the following:

  • That exemptions for mobile food vendors only apply when used in conjunction with a function or event
  • Inclusion of risk assessment required by new policy template
  • Align exemption requirements with planning approval exemptions identified in the NSW State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Codes) 2008.

This Policy supports the Community Strategic Plan aspirations for enhanced community and event use of Council land.

This public notice made in accordance with Section 160 of the Local Government Act, 1993.


View the Draft Local Approvals Policy

The Draft Local Approvals Policy will be on public exhibition from 29 January 2026 to 12 March 2026 and can be viewed at –

  • Your Say Wollondilly – documents tab
  • Online: www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au under “Public Notices and Exhibitions”
  • Council Administration Building, 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton
  • Wollondilly Library, 42 Menangle Street, Picton and via the Mobile Library, which visits 14 towns and villages across the Shire

  • Via the Dilly Wanderer outreach service, visiting 15 towns and villages across the Shire.


Submissions

  • Online: Your Say Wollondilly engagement platform
  • Email: council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au quoting reference CM 13279
  • Hand delivery: Wollondilly Shire Council, 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton
  • Post: Wollondilly Shire Council, PO Box 21, Picton NSW 2571


Enquiries

Further enquiries can be made to Executive Planner, Business & Investment on 4677 1100 who will be available to discuss, assist and collect feedback on the Draft Policy for further reporting to Council.

Submissions close at 5pm on Thursday 12 March 2026 and should quote Council’s reference number CM13279.


Wollondilly Shire Council understands the benefits to our residents of being able to hold and attend events within the Shire. In 2023, Council adopted the Local Approvals Policy – Events in an effort to provide a simple and clear approval process for events on community land.

Over the last two years, there have been events, both Council led and community led, that have been held without the need for formal Council approval enabled by exemptions in the Local Approvals Policy.

A review has been undertaken to ensure the clear and effective operation of the Policy.

The proposed amendments to the Policy seek to clarify the following:

  • That exemptions for mobile food vendors only apply when used in conjunction with a function or event
  • Inclusion of risk assessment required by new policy template
  • Align exemption requirements with planning approval exemptions identified in the NSW State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Codes) 2008.

This Policy supports the Community Strategic Plan aspirations for enhanced community and event use of Council land.

This public notice made in accordance with Section 160 of the Local Government Act, 1993.


View the Draft Local Approvals Policy

The Draft Local Approvals Policy will be on public exhibition from 29 January 2026 to 12 March 2026 and can be viewed at –

  • Your Say Wollondilly – documents tab
  • Online: www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au under “Public Notices and Exhibitions”
  • Council Administration Building, 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton
  • Wollondilly Library, 42 Menangle Street, Picton and via the Mobile Library, which visits 14 towns and villages across the Shire

  • Via the Dilly Wanderer outreach service, visiting 15 towns and villages across the Shire.


Submissions

  • Online: Your Say Wollondilly engagement platform
  • Email: council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au quoting reference CM 13279
  • Hand delivery: Wollondilly Shire Council, 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton
  • Post: Wollondilly Shire Council, PO Box 21, Picton NSW 2571


Enquiries

Further enquiries can be made to Executive Planner, Business & Investment on 4677 1100 who will be available to discuss, assist and collect feedback on the Draft Policy for further reporting to Council.

Submissions close at 5pm on Thursday 12 March 2026 and should quote Council’s reference number CM13279.