In response to feedback and legislative requirements, Council has developed and are implementing a Planning Reform Program for our Local Government Area (LGA).
Significant work has been occurring to focus on improving our development application (DA) assessment timeframes, systems, strategic framework, customer experience, responsiveness, and communication to applicants. This work has been based on the NSW Government’s Planning Reform Action Plan and Development Assessment Best Practice Guide.
As part of Council’s Planning Reform Program, Council resolved, at its Ordinary December 2022 meeting, to seek feedback from the community and other external stakeholders on the draft Development Assessment Policy and draft amendments to the Kiama Community Participation Plan.
The draft Development Assessment Policy has been developed to support and guide both community and staff and set expectations required in the process. The draft Kiama Development Assessment Policy outlines how Council will conduct the following steps in the Assessment Process:
- Pre-lodgement advice
- Lodgement and allocation
- Assessment
- Determination
- Process for identifying and managing potential conflict of interest
- Modifications
- Complying Development Certificates
Council is seeking feedback on the draft Development Assessment Policy and draft amendments to the Kiama Community Participation Plan between 11 January and 8 February 2023 (28 days).
To have your say, please click the submission link below.
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