Draft amendments to the Community Participation Plan have been prepared and will be on public exhibition until 20 February 2024.
Council’s Community Participation Plan outlines when and how the community can expect to participate in planning matters that affect them. Community participation helps build confidence in the planning system as well as understanding within the community of the need to responsibly manage growth and change while seeking to preserve valued and unique aspects of The Shire.
The Community Participation Plan applies to plan making and development assessment matters within the Shire (such as preparation of Local Strategies, Precinct Plans, Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plans, Contributions Plans and assessment of Planning Proposals, Planning Agreements and Development Applications). It is a separate document to Council’s Community Engagement Strategy that guides how Council listens to and engages more generally with the community.
This review is being undertaken as Council is currently required to review its Community Participation Plan every four years. It is proposed that the Community Participation Plan becomes its own standalone document (formally detached from Council’s broader Community Engagement Strategy). Various other minor administrative and housekeeping amendments are also proposed.
The Draft Community Participation Plan and supporting material is now on public exhibition and available for inspection on Council’s website under Have Your Say (www.thehills.nsw.gov.au).
PUBLIC EXHIBITION PERIOD: Monday 22 January 2024 – Tuesday 20 February 2024
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Tuesday 20 February 2024 (5pm)
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