Council has a number of environmental plans and strategies, click on the relevant link below to read more:
- Hunter and Central Coast Regional Environmental Management Strategy
- State of the Environment Report
- Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management
- Hunter Estuary Management Plan and Study
- Port Stephens and Myall Lakes Estuary Management Plan
- Port Stephens Foreshore Management Plan
Use our ePlan online tool to view the State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs) most relevant to Port Stephens Council, the Development Control Plans or Local Environmental Plans.
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Hunter and Central Coast Regional Environmental Management Strategy
This is an innovative and highly successful regional initiative currently being implemented by Councils in the Hunter and Central Coast Region.
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State of the Environment Report
This report provides information on the environment and natural resources in Port Stephens.
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Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management
This report assists Council in managing the balance between the conservation of natural resources and the ongoing community development.
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Hunter Estuary Coastal Zone Management Plan
This plan aims to guide future decision-making regarding the short and long-term management of the Hunter Estuary, its foreshores and its broader catchment area.
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Port Stephens and Myall Lakes Estuary Management Plan
This plan provides strategic policy framework for ecological sustainable development and environmental protection
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Port Stephens Foreshore Management Plan
This plan aims to address the sustainable use of the foreshore that supports commercial and recreational activities while still preserving ecological values for generations.
