FAQs

A Planning Proposal is a document and supporting information that explains the intended effect or outcome and justification of proposed amendments to a local environmental plan, in this case, the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011.

A planning proposal, once prepared, and endorsed by Council, is forwarded to the Minister for Planning and Public Space or the Greater Cities Commission (GCC) for Gateway consideration.

A Gateway Determination is issued by the Minister, GCC or delegate. The Gateway Determination will generally indicate the following:

• Whether the planning proposal should proceed (with or without variation)
• Whether any studies are required 
• Whether the planning proposal should be resubmitted for any reason
• The community consultation requirements
• Any consultation required with state or Commonwealth authorities
• Whether a public hearing is to be held
• The timeframe for completing the various stages of the process for making the proposed LEP
• Whether the function of making the LEP is to be exercised by the Minister, GSC or delegated to the Council (or another authority).

Council may be required to release written comments or submissions to an application under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 or the Local Government Act 1993, which require us to release documents in certain circumstances.