Overview
A Planning Proposal has been lodged on behalf of Spicers Creek Wind Farm for approximately 10 hectares of land within Part Lot 101 DP 1301426 (Keswick Estate), on the northwestern corner of Sheraton and Boundary Roads.
Community are encouraged to have their say on the Planning Proposal and supporting documentation which will be on public exhibition until 9am, Monday 5 May 2025.
Amendments to Dubbo Regional Local Environmental Plan 2022
The Planning Proposal aims to amend the Dubbo Regional Local Environmental Plan 2022 by:
- Rezoning from R2 Low Density Residential to R1 General Residential; and
- Removing the existing 600m2 Minimum Lot Size Area provisions.
Land to which the Planning Proposal applies
A Planning Proposal is a document that explains the intended effect of, and justification for, a proposed amendment to the Dubbo Regional Local Environmental Plan 2022. A Planning Proposal can be prepared by a proponent, however, it must be endorsed by Council and the NSW Government Department of Planning and Environment in order to take effect. This process must be undertaken in accordance with Division 3.4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
The six keys stages for amending the Dubbo Regional Local Environmental Plan 2022 are:
- Stage 1 – Pre-lodgement;
- Stage 2 – Lodgement and assessment;
- Stage 3 – Gateway Determination;
- Stage 4 – Post Gateway;
- Stage 5 – Public exhibition and assessment (current stage); and
- Stage 6 – Finalisation
The Dubbo Regional Local Environmental Plan 2022 is a statutory document that guides land use planning and development in the Dubbo Regional Local Government Area. It includes specific controls and provisions that regulate land use and development, such as zoning, minimum lot sizes, development standards, land use permissibility and environmental heritage.
The Towards 2040 Community Strategic Plan is a vision for the development of the region out to the year 2040. The Plan includes six principle themes and a number of objectives and strategies. This report is aligned to:
Theme: 1 Housing
Objective:
1.1 Housing meets the current and future needs of our community
1.3 Short-term and emergency accommodation is available
Delivery Program Strategy:
1.1.1 A variety of housing types and densities are located close to appropriate services and facilities
1.3.1 Short-term accommodation is available for the
workforce associated with significant infrastructure, major
projects and employment generators
Submission Process
In accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act 1998, written submissions received by Council containing personal information may be made public when the matter goes before Council for consideration, as it may be included in Council’s Business Papers. Persons have the right to remain anonymous if they so choose by refraining from submitting their personal information, however, the submission may be given less weight in the overall assessment and consideration of the draft Planning Proposal.
