Purpose
The purpose of the Committee is to provide oversight of Council’s Land Use Planning and Development Strategies and related policies to ensure the best outcome for the ratepayers and residents of Shoalhaven.
Role
1. The general oversight of the following council-initiated matters in the areas of land use planning and development but not restricted to the:
a. Preparation and maintenance of Strategic Plans & Policy, including but not limited to:
i. Strategies related to land use planning (e.g. LSPS)
ii. Local Environmental Plan 2014 (LEP)
iii. Shoalhaven Development Control Plan 2014 (DCP)
IV. Shoalhaven Contributions Plan 2019 (CP)
b. Oversight of Guidelines and associated processes applied by the Council in regard to:
i. Planning Proposals (PP’s)
ii. Work in Kind Agreements (WIKA’s
iii. Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPA’s)
2. Consider the Strategic Planning Framework and provide advice to Council with respect to relevant strategic planning projects, including:
a. The need for additional projects.
b. Priorities to be given to projects.
c. Other matters of strategic planning interest.
3. Receive and consider reports from the CEO with respect to activities and outcomes of the following bodies:
a. Affordable Housing Action Taskforce
b. Internal Development Contributions Advisory Group
c. Shoalhaven Development Industry Reference Group
d. Nowra Riverfront Activation Taskforce (NRAT)
4. Provide advice to Council on resourcing related to Development Application processing for consideration for during the preparation of the Shoalhaven Delivery Plan and Operational Plan and Workforce Plan.