DA assessment delays

Council is experiencing delays in assessment timeframes. The Assessment Team are working through applications at full capacity and request patience with our staff during this time.

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Current Community Consultations

Our current community consultations provide a space for the community to stay informed, follow projects and take the opportunity to engage with Council’s proposed plans to contribute to the future of the Shoalhaven.

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Open projects

Planning and Heritage Investigations for Berry

Council has resolved to investigate and prepare a new Development Control Plan for part of Berry (east of the Princes Highway), and a new Princess Street Heritage Conservation Area (between the existing Queen Street and Berry Showground HCAs). A Development Control Plan (DCP) is a locally adopted written document that provides detailed planning and design guidelines for prop...

Catnet Competition

Your cat's adventure starts here.

Bay and Basin Boxing Club

A location is being sought for the Bay and Basin Boxing Club within Sanctuary Point.

Community Engagement Framework

We want to hear from you about how you wish to engage with Council, provide feedback and stay informed about projects and initiatives happening in the Shoalhaven. Your insights will play a crucial role in shaping our Community Engagement Framework, which supports our Community Engagement Strategy. By understanding your preferences for communication and feedback, we can build...

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Under review

St Georges Basin Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan

The St Georges Basin Floodplain Risk Management Study will use the flood information developed in the St Georges Basin Flood Study (Cardno, 2022) to investigate possible harm reduction options to reduce the impact of floods, and to help manage the risk of floods in the future.

Open Coast and Jervis Bay Coastal Management Program

Council’s adopted Citywide Coastal Management Program (CMP) Scoping Study (August 2020) recommended that the Open Coast and Jervis Bay required Coastal Management Programs. Council will be working closely with its Coastal Management Advisory Committees, state agency representatives, our local Aboriginal Communities and Custodians, youth, and the overall Shoalhaven community ...

Lower Shoalhaven River Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan

The Lower Shoalhaven River Floodplain Risk Management Study will use the flood information developed in the Lower Shoalhaven River Flood Study (Cardno, 2022) to investigate possible harm reduction options that will reduce the impact of floods and help to manage the risk of flooding in the future.

45 Degree Rule Exemption for Tree Removal

The 45 Degree Rule Exemption has been in place since 2004 and allows the removal of trees in urban areas without Council consent, subject to certain criteria. The proposed trial changes follow a range of feedback provided by the community and industry through time. The proposal includes refinement of terminology and some additional criteria.

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