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Council is exhibiting a planning proposal to amend the Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013 to reclassify eight Council-owned sites from Community to Operational land. Under the proposal, four of the sites are also proposed to be rezoned from RE1 Public Recreation to R2 Low Density Residential.

The objective of the planning proposal is to allow for the future sale of the sites by Council and their use for residential purposes.

The sites have been identified as surplus land. The sites and proposed changes are:

  • 1B Jessica Close, Raymond Terrace (Lot 4 DP 807214). Reclassify from Community to Operational land and rezone from RE1 Public Recreation to R2 Low Density Residential.
  • 4 Payton Street, Raymond Terrace (Lot 68 DP 248229). Reclassify from Community to Operational land and rezone from RE1 Public Recreation to R2 Low Density Residential.
  • 20 Benjamin Lee Drive, Raymond Terrace (Lot 1063 DP 826758). Reclassify from Community to Operational land and rezone from RE1 Public Recreation to R2 Low Density Residential.
  • 27 Campbell Ave, Anna Bay (Lot 4 DP 787398). Reclassify from Community to Operational land and rezone from RE1 Public Recreation to R2 Low Density Residential.
  • 101 Kindlebark Drive, Medowie (Lot 721 DP 1033896). Reclassify from Community to Operational land. The current R2 Low Density Residential zone will be retained.
  • 124 Benjamin Lee Drive, Raymond Terrace (southern portion) (Lot 3082 DP 786401). Reclassify from Community to Operational land. The current R2 Low Density Residential zone will be retained.
  • 154 Rocky Point Road, Fingal Bay (Lot 17 DP 805074). Reclassify from Community to Operational land. The current R2 Low Density Residential zone will be retained.
  • A-1 Mount Hall Road, Raymond Terrace (Lot 18 DP 238628). Reclassify from Community to Operational land. The current R2 Low Density Residential zone will be retained.

Council is not the designated local plan-making authority for this planning proposal, as the Governor’s approval is required when a reclassification proposal seeks to remove any public reserve status or discharge any interests affecting public land.

The planning proposal will be on exhibition from Monday 13 April to 11 May 2026 at:

  • Council's Administration Building, 116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace (during normal business hours)
  • Raymond Terrace Library, 18A Sturgeon Street, Raymond Terrace
  • Tomaree Library, 7 Community Close, Salamander Bay

Attachments:

Submissions:

Submissions are invited and can be lodged in writing to the General Manager at Port Stephens Council until 5pm Monday 11 May 2026:

Please quote file number 58-2025-2-1 with your submission. Submissions may be made in any format, which is able to be sent via email and is less than 10MB in size. This may include a video file or audio voice recording in addition to more traditional written format.

For further information, please contact Matthew Borsato, Senior Strategic Planner, by phoning 02 4988 0282 or emailing Matthew.Borsato@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Land:

Part: Lot 115 DP 40238 & Lot 61 DP

Lessee:

Hinton Wallalong District Pony Club Inc. ABN: 13 495 875 549

Term:

1 year licence

Purpose:

Pony Club Activities

Council Reference:

PSC2005-5546

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Friday 15 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.

At Council’s meeting on 24 March, Council resolved to place the new Draft Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) documents including the Fees and Charges on public exhibition.

These documents will be on public exhibition from 9am Thursday 26 March 2026 to 5pm Friday 24 April 2026 at:

Download:

Submissions

Submissions are invited and can be lodged in writing to the General Manager at Port Stephens Council until 5pm Friday 24 April 2026:

Please quote file number PSC2024-03722-0003 with your submission.

Submissions may be made in any format that can be sent via email. Emailed submissions must be less than 10MB in size, which can include a video or audio voice recording, in addition to written formats.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Crown Land:Part Lot 101 DP 1175980
Lessee:Zumba Fitness with Lorna Davies
ABN: 49406035036
Term:1 year licence
Purpose:Commercial operator – outdoor fitness
Council Reference:AUTH25/20

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Friday 8 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Community Land:Part Lot 93 DP 217567
Crown Land:Part Lot 7318 DP 1138620
Lessee:Soft Serve Hunter
ABN: 84107056109
Term:1 year licence
Purpose:Commercial operator – Food Truck
Council Reference:PSC2022-01037

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Friday 8 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on  02 4988 0592

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Crown Land:Part Lot 540 DP 823768
Lessee:The Coffee Cart ABN: 68196383685
Term:1 year licence
Purpose:Commercial operator – food truck
Council Reference:DD008-2026-00457740-001

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Friday 1 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Friday 1 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.

Crown Land:Part Lot 550 DP 1033413
Lessee:Splash Water Park Pty Ltd ABN: 39 611 421 955
Term:1 year licence
Purpose:Commercial operator – water park
Council Reference:PSC2016-02021

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Community Land:

Lot 5 – 10 Sec. G DP 939306 (14E, 14D, 14C, 14B, 14A & 14
situated at Port Stephens Street Raymond Terrace

Lessee:

Port Stephens Netball Association Inc.
ABN: 16 744 377 876

Term:

2 year licence

Purpose:

Netball Club Activities

Council Reference:

PSC2008-9379

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Friday 15 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au. Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Community Land:

Being part Lot 116 DP 1104344, Lot 9 Sec DP 939306 and part Lot 2 DP 44992 situated at Kangaroo Street Raymond Terrace

Lessee:

Raymond Terrace & District Tennis Club Inc.

ABN: 87 854 250 057

Term:

2 year licence

Purpose:

Tennis club Activities (including care, management and control

of premises)

Council Reference:

PSC2008-9367

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Friday 15 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Crown Land:Part Lot 7022 DP 1126832
Lessee:Port Stephens Paddlesports  ABN: 72 627 011 083
Term:1 year licence
Purpose:Commercial operator – water based activities
Council Reference:PSC2012-04156

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Friday 1 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Crown Land:Part Lot 7023 DP 1126832
Lessee:Shoal Bay SUP ABN: 84 748 072 943
Term:1 year licence
Purpose:Commercial operator – water activity
Council Reference:PSC2014-04182

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Friday 1 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.

Proposed Licence

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Crown Land:Part Lot 7305 DP 1130568
Lessee:Scoop and Roll ABN: 27852548285
Term:1 year licence
Purpose:Commercial operator – food truck
Council Reference:PSC2020-01577

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Friday 1 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Crown Land:

Part Lot 7305 DP 1130568

Lessee:

The Iron door Craft BBQ ABN: 36657155665

Term:

1 year licence

Purpose:

Commercial operator – food truck

Council Reference:

PSC2021-02074

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Wednesday 6 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Crown Land:

Part Lot 550 & Part Lot 560 DP 1033413

Lessee:

Homegrown Markets ABN: 74321141624

Term:

1 year licence

Purpose:

Commercial operator – markets

Council Reference:

PSC2021-02072

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Wednesday 6 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on  02 4988 0592.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Crown Land:

Part Lot 101 DP 11755980

Lessee:

Torchbearers for Legacy ABN: 88 8851 925 26

Term:

1 year licence

Purpose:

Commercial operator – markets

Council Reference:

PSC2019-02562

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Wednesday 6 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Crown Land:

Birubi Beach- Lot7325DP 1156724

One Mile Beach - Lot 7311 DP 1129641

Fingal Bay Beach - Lot 476 DP 728138

Lessee:

Port Stephens Surf School ABN: 78 721 138 358

Term:

1 year licence

Purpose:

Commercial operator – water activities

Council Reference:

PSC2012-04155

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Wednesday 6 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Crown Land:

Part Lot 101 DP 11755980

Lessee:

Tomaree Markets ABN: 67 245 680 524

Term:

1 year licence

Purpose:

Commercial operator – markets

Council Reference:

PSC2019-02556

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Wednesday 6 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Community Land:Lot 37 DP 753192, 2039 Nelson Bay Road, Williamtown NSW 2318
Lessee:SUGAR VALLEY RADIO CONTROLLED  MODEL CAR CLUB
ABN: 46 042 351 529
Term:1 year licence
Purpose:Sporting and organised recreational activities
Council Reference:PSC2013-0113

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Friday 8 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on  02 4988 0592.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Land:Lot 7322 DP 1154060 and Lot 99 DP11392
Lessee:The Buzz Coffee Truck Pty Ltd
ABN: 70666408162
Term:1 year licence
Purpose:Commercial operator – coffee/food truck
Council Reference:AUTH23/119

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Friday 8 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Community Land:

Part Lot 1 DP: 1155736

Crown Land:

Part Lot: 7320 & 7324 DP: 1151533

Lessee:

Nelson Bay Tennis Club Inc. ABN: 87 604 431 504

Term:

1 Year

Purpose:

Tennis Club Activities

Council Reference:

PSC2005-5112

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Crown Land:

Part Lot 1 DP 915417

Lessee:

Hinton and District Tennis Club Inc. ABN: 49 883 381 245

Term:

1 year licence

Purpose:

Tennis club activities

Council Reference:

PSC2015-02101

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Crown Land:

Part Lot 398 DP 11423139

Lessee:

Tilligerry Men’s Shed Association ABN: 32 671 048 756

Term:

1 year licence

Purpose:

Men’s Shed

Council Reference:

PSC2013-03836

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Crown Land:

Part Lot 398 DP1142139

Lessee:

Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services
Incorporated ABN: 65 991 563 199

Term:

1 year licence

Purpose:

Children's and family service

Council Reference:

PSC2020-04474-003

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on02 4988 0592.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Crown Land:

Part Lot 289 DP 41306 & Part Lot 290 DP 41306

Lessee:

Tanilba Bay Sailing Club Inc. ABN: 81 913 830 179

Term:

1 year licence

Purpose:

Sailing Club

Council Reference:

PSC2017-02351

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Community Land:

Part Lot 205 DP 27084

Lessee:

Soldiers Point Tennis Club Inc. ABN: 44375734069

Term:

2 year licence

Purpose:

Tennis Court activities

Council Reference:

PSC2005-0760

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Friday 15 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:

Land:

Lot:2 DP: 211909 and Lot: 322 DP 636840 and Lot: 31 DP: 596092

Lessee:

Port Stephens Yacht Club Ltd.

ABN: 18 070 510 708

Term:

5 year licence

Purpose:

Yacht club Activities (including care, management and control

of premises)

Council Reference:

PSC2005-0144

Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Friday 15 May 2026.

Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.

Enquiries should be directed to Council's Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.


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Public Notices

Public notice of Approval - Port Stephens Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan (Comprehensive Amendment)

At its meeting on 10 June 2025 (Minute No. 120), Council resolved to place the draft Port Stephens Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan (Comprehensive Amendment) on public exhibition. The draft was publicly exhibited from Friday 13 June 2025 to Friday 11 July 2025 in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 (NSW) (EP&A Regulation).

At its meeting on 25 November 2025 (Minute No. 271), Council resolved to endorse the Port Stephens Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan (Comprehensive Amendment).

The Plan is in force from 1 December 2025.