South Kiama Urban Release Area

The South Kiama Urban Release Area is located to the west of the M1 Princes Highway and borders Saddleback Mountain Road to the north and Weir Street to the south. 

The site is approximately 40 hectares in land area and will accommodate approximately 380 residential lots, open space, environmental conservation, stormwater management and associated infrastructure. 

License agreement

The Developer has entered into a License Agreement with Council to access the Hillview Circuit Reserve.

This license is required to support the delivery of new wastewater infrastructure for the South Kiama Urban Development.

The project aims to:

• provide adequate upgraded wastewater capacity for planned development
• support delivery of essential infrastructure
• help Sydney Water meet its statutory and regulatory obligations.

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Planning agreement

The Stage 1 DA was accompanied by a Letter of Offer to enter into a Planning Agreement for the whole of the Urban Release Area. Council and the Developer entered into the agreement on 5 December 2025. Through the agreement the Developer will provide local infrastructure contributions including land works and monetary contributions to ensure the infrastructure needs of the proposed development are delivered. The Planning Agreement and Explanatory Note can be viewed here: Open Access Information Kiama Council

Stage 1 Subdivision Development Application

Council’s planning team has completed assessment of the Stage 1 subdivision DA, which includes:

• 81 residential allotments
• Delivery of a local park
• Regeneration of the riparian corridor
• Upgrading a section of Saddleback Road
• More than $340,000 in monetary contributions to Council

The DA has been assessed against the site-specific Development Control Plan (DCP) endorsed in February 2025 and was approved at Council’s 16 December 2025 meeting.

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Conservation Management Plan

A Conservation Management Plan (CMP) has also been prepared to protect and manage heritage items within the site, including Kendalls Historic Cemetery and the Walls of Barroul (dry stone walls). Council endorsed this plan at our 16 December 2025 Ordinary meeting, ensuring heritage conservation throughout development and beyond. 

View Conservation Management Plan(PDF, 34MB)

Planning Proposal - Urban Release Area Clause

Development Control Plan (DCP)

There is a site specific DCP Chapter for the South Kiama Urban Release Area - Chapter 12.11.

The DCP establishes site specific controls to guide future development on the site for both subdivision and dwelling constructions.

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Planning Proposal – land rezoning

The South Kiama Urban Release Area was rezoned for urban development and environmental conservation by the then NSW Minister for Planning and Homes in 2021.

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