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At its meeting held on 14 November 2023, Port Stephens Council resolved to place the Draft Exceptions to Development Standards Policy on public exhibition.
The Draft Exceptions to Development Standards Policy will be on exhibition from 9am Wednesday 22 November 2023 to 5pm Thursday 21 December 2023, and will be exhibited at the following locations during normal business hours:
- 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
Downloads:
- Draft Exceptions to Development Standards Policy (PDF 657 KB)
- Council Report 14 November 2023 (PDF 28.1 KB)
Submissions:
Submissions can be emailed to [email protected] or in writing to the General Manager Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 by 5pm Thursday 21 December 2023 quoting file number PSC2018-02573-007.
Enquiries:
Should you have any questions regarding this matter please contact Emily Allen (Principal Strategic Planner) on (02) 4988 0126.
At its meeting held on 24 October 2023, Port Stephens Council resolved to place the draft Port Stephens Development Control Plan 2014 – Chapter B5 Flooding on public exhibition.
The draft Port Stephens DCP 2014 – Chapter B5 Flooding will be on exhibition from 9am Thursday 30 November 2023 to 5pm Monday 12 February 2024 and will be exhibited at the following locations during normal business hours:
- 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
- Council’s website under ‘Public Exhibitions’ www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Downloads:
- Ordinary Council Minutes – 28 November 2023
- Draft Port Stephens DCP 2014 – Chapter B5 Flooding
- Draft Port Stephens DCP 2014 – Chapter B5 Flooding – Glossary
- Draft Port Stephens DCP 2014 – Chapter B5 Flooding – Explanation of Amendments
Submissions:
Submissions can be emailed to [email protected] or in writing to the General Manager Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 by 5pm Monday 12 February 2024 quoting file number PSC2023-04100-0001.
Enquiries:
Should you have any questions regarding this matter please contact Francesca Hanlon (Strategic Planner) on (02) 4988 0302.
At its meeting held on 24 October 2023, Port Stephens Council resolved to place the draft Port Stephens Development Control Plan 2014 - Chapter D12 Richardson Road (western precinct) (the draft DCP) on public exhibition.
The draft DCP will be on exhibition from 9am Thursday 2 November 2023 to 5pm Wednesday 29 November 2023 and will be exhibited at the following locations during normal business hours:
- 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
- Council’s website under ‘Public Exhibitions’ www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Downloads:
- Council Report 24 October 2023
- Draft Port Stephens Development Control Plan 2014 – Chapter D12 Richardson Road (western precinct)
Submissions:
Submissions can be emailed to [email protected] or in writing to the General Manager Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 by 5pm Wednesday 29 November 2023 quoting file number PSC2022-01211.
Enquiries:
Should you have any questions regarding this matter please contact Matthew Borsato (Senior Strategic Planner) on (02) 4988 0282.
Public notices
Re-establishment of Alcohol Free Zones – Nelson Bay, Raymond Terrace town centre, Lakeside (Raymond Terrace) and Anna Bay
On 13 June 2023, Council resolved to re-establish Alcohol Free Zones at Nelson Bay, Raymond Terrace town centre, Lakeside (Raymond Terrace) and Anna Bay. The Alcohol Free Zones have been re-established for a period of 4 years, from 1st Sept 2024 to 31st August 2027.
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.
New ward boundary change from September 2024
Notice is hereby given that the Ward boundaries between West and Central Wards have changed as a result of a Ward boundary review.
The suburb of Boat Harbour has transferred from Central Ward to East Ward, and the area including part of Harvest Road and Waterview Close, Medowie has been transferred from West Ward to Central Ward.
These changes will take effect at the 2024 local government election to be held in September 2024.
For a digital copy of the map please go to: https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au/council/electoral-information/localgovernmentelection
Any further enquiries may be directed to Council on 02 4988 0255.
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