Planning Proposal Requests

Wentworth Local Environmental Plan (LEP) provides the framework for land use planning in Wentworth Shire. It identifies land use zones and other planning provisions, such as heritage and minimum lot sizes.

A planning proposal is a document that request permission to amend the Local Environmental Plan.

What is a planning proposal?

A planning proposal may be a request to alter land uses through rezoning and/or amend the development standards, such as height of heritage, additional permitted uses or other clauses.

A planning proposal is the first step in making an amendment to the LEP through the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) Gateway Process. It is a lengthy process that takes 12 to 18+ months and incudes the cost of undertaking relevant studies in addition to the lodgment fee.

Please read our Rezoning/LEP amendment request information sheet and contact us on 03 5027 5027 to discuss your proposal with our planning team. Further information about the LEP making process is available on the NSW Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure website.

Disclosure of political donations

A Political Donation and Gift Disclosure Statement must accompany the planning proposal. Under s10.4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, all relevant political donations and gifts must be disclosed by individuals or entities with a relevant financial interest when a planning application is made.