FAQs

A planning proposal is a document and supporting information that explains 

• justification of proposed amendments to a Local Environmental Plan, and 
• the intended effect or outcome.

In this case, the proposal relates to the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011 and the State Environmental Planning Policy (Precincts – Western Parkland City) 2021.

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, Greater Cities Commission (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 Local Environmental Plan (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 impose obligations on us to release documents in certain circumstances.

The main changes being proposed would include:

• Amending the Land Use Zone Map from RU2 Rural Landscape to Urban Development Zone (UDZ) and C2 Environmental Conservation
• Amending the Lot Size Map from 40ha to 40ha for the C2 Conservation Zone and no minimum lot size for the UDZ Urban Development Zone 
• Amending the existing Transit Corridor Map to include the Indicative East West road and Transit Corridor on parts of the site.