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Current public exhibitions

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CALLING FOR SUBMISSIONS

Policy review

Council at its meeting of 14 March 2023, resolved to place the revised Requests for Assistance – Legal Costs Policy on public exhibition.

The revised Policy is available for viewing below or for enquiries telephone Council on 4988 0377:

Submissions are invited and can be lodged, in writing (including email) with the General Manager up until Friday 14 April 2023.

Please note, 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.

CALLING FOR SUBMISSIONS

Policy review

Council at its meeting of 14 March 2023, resolved to place the revised Legislative Compliance Policy on public exhibition.

The revised Policy is available for viewing below or for enquiries telephone Council on 4988 0377:

Submissions are invited and can be lodged, in writing (including email) with the General Manager up until Friday 14 April 2023.

Please note, 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.

At its meeting held on 14 March 2023, Port Stephens Council resolved to place the Draft Development Control Plan 2014 – Chapter D17 Stockton Rifle Range on public exhibition. The draft DCP applies to land at 14 Popplewell Rd, Fern Bay, known as the Rifle Range.

The Draft Development Control Plan 2014 – Chapter D17 Stockton Rifle Range will be on exhibition from 9am Thursday 16 March 2023 to 5pm Thursday 13 April 2023.

The documents will be available at the following locations during normal business hours:

  • Raymond Terrace Library: 18A Sturgeon Street, Raymond Terrace
  • Tomaree Library: 7 Community Close, Salamander Bay
  • Council’s website under “What’s on Public Exhibition”: www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Submissions can be emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or in writing to the General Manager Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 by 5.00pm on Thursday 13 April 2023 quoting file number 58-2017-10-1-0010.

For further information please contact:

  • Strategic Planning Team, Sarah Connell (Senior Strategic Planner) - Phone: (02) 4988 0462

Downloads:

Council at its meeting of 14 March 2023, resolved to place the draft Media Liaison Policy on public exhibition.

The revised policy is available for viewing below and for enquiries contact Council on 4988 0255:

The policy will be on exhibition from 15 March 2023 to 14 April 2023.

Submissions are invited and can be lodged, in writing (including email) with the General Manager up until 5pm on 14 April 2023 quoting file number PSC2013-00406-0065.

Please note, 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.

CALLING FOR SUBMISSIONS

Policy review

Council at its meeting of 28 February 2023, resolved to place the revised Code of Meeting Practice on public exhibition.

The revised Code is available for viewing below or for enquiries telephone Council on 4988 0187.

Submissions are invited and can be lodged, in writing (including email) with the General Manager up until Thursday 13 April 2023.

Please note, 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.

Council at its meeting of 9 August 2022, resolved to place the draft Plan of Management for Shoal Bay Holiday Park on public exhibition.

Prior to commencing public exhibition, Council must notify the landowner and seek Ministers consent, which was granted in late February 2023.

The draft Plan of Management is available for viewing below and for enquiries contact Council on 4988 0643.

The draft Plan of Management will be on exhibition from 28 February 2023 to 11 April 2023.

Submissions are invited and can be lodged, in writing (including email) with the General Manager up until 5pm on 11 April 2023 quoting file number PSC2022-02535.

Please note, 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.

Public notices

Expressions of Interest – Community Representative Homelessness Stakeholder Advisory Group

Recently Council resolved to establish a Homelessness Stakeholder Advocacy Group (HSAG) to support a coordinated approach to addressing the impacts of homelessness in Port Stephens.

Whilst it is recognised that Local Government is not best placed to act in the role of direct service providers, evidence shows that success can be achieved through collaboration at all levels of government and the community sector.

You can find out more about the group and this important volunteer role here.

To apply click here

Please phone Amber Herrmann, Vibrant Places Coordinator on 02 4988 0255 or via email at communications@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Development Control Plan (2014) – Housekeeping

Council at its meeting held on 14 March 2023 resolved to adopt the draft Development Control Plan (2014) Housekeeping. Minor amendments and corrections were made throughout the Plan as well as updates to Part B1 Tree Management and D12 Richardson Road - Raymond Terrace.

The Plan comes into effect 17 March 2023.

Please contact Gemma Wallace, Strategic Planner, on 4988 0543 or email Gemma.Wallace@portstephens.nsw.gov.au for further information.

Planning proposal – Reclassification of Community Land Part of 100 and 174A Salamander Way, Salamander Bay

Council recently exhibited a planning proposal for the reclassification of part of 100 and 174A Salamander Way, Salamander Bay (part of lots 21 and 23 DP 1044009) from community to operational land. The purpose of the planning proposal is to enable the subdivision of the lots present on the site and allow for Council’s divestment of the parcel zoned SP2 Infrastructure (School/Child care centre).

In accordance with planning guidelines, Council’s must hold a public hearing when reclassifying public land from community to operational. This gives the community an opportunity to expand on written submissions and discuss issues with an independent person in a public forum.

The public hearing was held at Tomaree Library and Community Centre, 7 Community Close, Salamander Bay on Thursday 2 March 2023. A copy of the public hearing report is available at the following link:

A copy of the planning proposal and supporting information is available from the NSW Planning Portal.

A post-exhibition report is being prepared for consideration by Council.

Please contact Matthew Borsato, Senior Strategic Planner, on 4988 0282 or email Matthew.Borsato@portstephens.nsw.gov.au for further information.

Public Notice of Approval of the Port Stephens Local Infrastructure Plan (Amendment 2)

At its meeting on 13 September 2022 (Minute No. 245), Council endorsed the draft Amended Port Stephens Local Infrastructure Plan (Amendment 2) for public exhibition. The draft was publicly exhibited for 28 days from Thursday 15 September 2022 to Thursday 13 October 2022 in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations 2021 (NSW) (EP&A Regulation).

At its Ordinary Meeting on 13 December 2022 (Minute No. 326), Council resolved to approve the draft Amended Port Stephens Local Infrastructure Plan (Amendment 2).

The Amendment included the removal of infrastructure items, the amendment of the amounts required to deliver infrastructure items and the introduction of additional infrastructure items.

The Plan will be in force on the date of this Public Notice (15 December 2022).

Notice of intention to treat infestations of aquatic weeds

Notice is given that Port Stephens Council intends to treat infestations of aquatic weeds on or in drains, depressions and waterways throughout the Council area. Herbicides containing active ingredient 600g/kg Metsulfuron methyl and/or active ingredient 360g/l glyphosate will be used.

Residents in the treatment area should not use, drink or swim in the water during the period of treatment. Small scale reapplications may occur within 30 days of the date of the original treatment.

Any further enquiries may be directed to Council on 02 4988 0255.

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