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Development Control Plan
A Development Control Plan (DCP) is used by applicants and Council to guide the preparation and assessment of Development Applications.
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Local Environmental Plan
The Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013 (LEP) provides a framework for the way land can be used in our local government area.
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Local infrastructure contributions
We collect contributions from developers to provide local infrastructure and facilities. Find out how we plan to use these funds to ensure infrastructure meets the needs of our growing population.
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Open space and recreation planning
View the open space and recreation plans for Port Stephens.
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Pathway plans
Pathway plans show existing footpaths and shared pathways throughout Port Stephens.
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All the essential services that make living in Port Stephens easy. Discover what day your garbage is collected, childcare options, opportunities to volunteer or make a date with your local library.
Work
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Play
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Grow
Discover how Council can assist you to make your grand plans a reality, with all the information about lodging a Development Application through to the plans and strategies in place to guide development.
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