Kempsey Development Control Plan Review
Latest Update (August 2024)
Council commenced a review of the existing Kempsey Development Control Plan 2013 (DCP) at the beginning of 2024. A survey seeking the community’s views on the current DCP was announced and undertaken from February to April this year. Council thanks all those who took the time to both view the material and respond. We value all the feedback received and aim to deliver the best possible outcome.
All responses have been reviewed and we acknowledge there were wide ranging views for the plan. Some of the comments raised were:
- The length and complexity of the current DCP
- Greater clarity needed around the DCP’s application
- Incomplete sections which need to be populated
- Out-of-date provisions which require updating
- The need for more illustrations to demonstrate desired outcomes
All responses have been considered and form part of the review process. Council has been working to develop a new structure and approach to the DCP which seeks to address these matters and to refine the document as a useful and practical guideline for development across our Shire
Further information is available in the attached Discussion Paper.
Where to from here?
The next step is to refine the drafting of the proposed revised DCP and provide a further opportunity for the community to raise matters that the DCP may address, prior to the document being placed on public exhibition towards the end of the year.
Continue to being part of the DCP Review
Council will be working on development planning, building and infrastructure coordination with our technical teams within the organisation in the third week of September 2024. If you are interested in attending a separate session where you can meet with Council to discuss the DCP review, please indicate this by using the below expression of interest response form.
Please note: Council will only contact those who register an interest below, with details of meeting place(s) and time(s).
Time available is Thursday 19 September, at 4:00pm
Any further project updates and progress will be shown here.
Overview
The Kempsey Development Control Plan (DCP) is a document that provides guidance and requirements for development that should be taken into account when preparing a Development Application (DA). If you’re developing land or property, whether that’s building a new house, expanding your business premises, subdividing land, installing a retaining wall or adding another level to your dwelling, the plan sets out provisions that you need to consider and address in your DA. The DCP helps us all plan and understand the impacts of our development, large and small. Maximizing the benefits, while reducing any negative impacts.
NSW State legislation, development codes and standards change over time, reflecting new environmental and construction standards so it's important for us to update our own development controls to make sure that our local guidance is current, clear, consistent and easier to understand for everyone.
Right now, we have started a review of the existing DCP. We are identifying relevant current codes and requirements with the aim to propose smart revisions and necessary changes. This project will progress throughout this year and will run to mid 2025.
Our first step is to identify development issues that are important for consideration. As the DCP particularly involves local people, community groups and businesses who are involved in land, property, development and construction we want to understand your experiences in these areas.
Be part of the DCP Review
To help us shape this review please fill out the short survey below. It is open until April 30 2024. (Now closed)
What happens next?
Survey comments will be collated and will assist Council to craft the next stage of engagement which may include face to face meetings to explore any issues before drafting commences.
If you wish to understand the Development Control Plan revision process more, you can reach out to the contacts on this page.
