Draft Willoughby Local Environmental Plan 2009

An update on the progress of Draft Willoughby Local Environmental Plan 2009 was considered at the Council Meeting of 12 December 2011.

• Council Report - 12 December 2011 1.96 MB
• Council Resolution - 12 December 2011 1.96 MB

Report to Council on public exhibition and submissions to Draft Willoughby Local Environmental Plan 2009

The following report on the submissions received during exhibition of the Draft Willoughby Local Environmental Plan 2009, Draft amendments to Willoughby Development Control Plan and other documents was considered at a Special Meeting of Council on 3rd November 2010 at 6.30pm in the Council Chambers, Level 6, 31 Victor Street, Chatswood. The minutes of the meeting are included below. The report includes a review of the submissions and amendments to the draft plans. 

•  CONSIDERATION OF SUBMISSIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO THE EXHIBITED DRAFT WILLOUGHBY LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2009, DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO WILLOUGHBY DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN, AND ASSOCIATED DRAFT PLANS AND DOCUMENTS - 1,618 KB
•  Attachment 1 – Council resolution of 5 March 2008 - 41 KB
•  Attachment 2 – Council resolutions of 28 July 2008, 9 March 2009, 25 May 2009, 17 August 2009, 7 December 2009. - 230 KB
•  Attachment 3 –Government Departments - Summary of Submissions - 54 KB
•  Attachment 4 – Community Groups - Summary of Submissions - 113 KB
•  Attachment 5 – Chatswood CBD - Summary of Submissions - 399 KB
•  Attachment 6 – Business (Outside Chatswood CBD) and Industrial - Summary of Submissions - 2,744 KB
•  Attachment 7 –Residential Sites 1 – 47 - Summary of Submissions - 1,492 KB
•  Attachment 8 – Heritage Items / Conservation Areas - Summary of Submissions - 79 KB
•  Attachment 9 – Summary Miscellaneous Submissions from Individuals, Churches, Schools et al. - 396 KB
•  Attachment 10 – Independent Assessor’s Report – Reclassification of Council Land - 1,542 KB
•  Attachment 11 – Comments posted on Bang The Table - 23 KB
•  Attachment 12 – Minor Adjustments / Corrections to Draft WLEP 2009 - 25 KB
• Special Council Meeting 3 November 2010  Minutes - 90 KB

 Council Meeting of 22 November 2010 - 20 KB Request to reconsider Resolution of 3 November 2010 concerning the reclassification of land at Currey Park, Chatswood.

 Resolution of 22 November 2010 - 12 KB concerning the reclassification of land at Currey Park, Chatswood.

For any enquiries regarding the report, contact Council’s Strategic Planning Branch on 9777 1000.

The Draft Willoughby Local Environmental Plan 2009 (Draft WLEP 2009) and other documents were on exhibition from Thursday 25 March to Thursday 20 May 2010. The purpose of the exhibition was to inform the community about the new planning controls. Information about the draft plan, related documents and maps can be found within this section of the website.

For a brief overview of changes, please see this Property Owners Leaflet - 860 KB.which was posted to all property owners.  The residential rezonings indicated and numbered on the leaflet are discussed in detail in the residential report.   

Please note that  the Draft WLEP 2009 affects all properties in the Willoughby Local Government Area .

All property owners have been sent a notification letter which provides information on their existing and proposed zones. Please carefully read the information in these pages to see which changes apply to your property and your neighbourhood. 

Detailed reports on residential areas, business centres, industrial areas, other zones and land use issues are contained within the background reports.

When adopted, the WLEP 2009 will replace the existing WLEP 1995 and Sydney Regional Environmental Plan No 5 (Chatswood Town Centre).

In addition to the Draft WLEP 2009, the following were also on exhibition:

• Draft amendments to the Willoughby Development Control Plan to reflect the new Draft WLEP 2009 controls for business centres as well as other changes to the WDCP
• Chatswood Vision and Strategic Plan
• Chatswood CBD Strategic Plan Background Report
• Draft Willoughby Structure Plan
• Information concerning a proposed three per cent developer contribution levy for the Chatswood CBD to contribute to the cost of funding CBD improvements
• Council's proposal to apply its affordable housing policy to land being zoned for residential purposes or to higher residential density

The exhbition consists of information under the following headings:

• Draft WLEP 2009 Written Instrument
• Draft WLEP 2009 Maps
• Draft WDCP Amendments
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Background Information - including Reports to Council, Background Reports,  NSW Department of Planning Information
• Section 65 Certificates  - authorisation from the Department of Planning to exhibit the Draft WLEP 2009
• Spot Rezonings - request received to rezone certain land
• Northbridge Car Park
• Affordable Housing - Council's proposal to continue its Affordable Housing Policy
• Reclassification of Council Land
• Chatswood CBD Developer Contributions Levy
• Timeline and Next Steps
• Talk to a Planner
• Have Your Say

What is a Local Environment Plan?

A Local Environment Plan (commonly known as an LEP) provides the statutory framework for all planning, development and building. The LEP outlines zoning types and development restrictions for land, and aims to conserve local heritage and protect sensitive land.  The LEP is made up of a written instrument and maps.

How is your property affected?

To find out how your property is affected by the Draft WLEP 2009:

FIrst check out the maps and find out the name of the new zone.
You should also check the other maps such as Height of Buildings, Floor Space Ratio, Heritage and Conservation etc for other development controls which may apply to your land.

Check the written instrument to find out what controls apply to the zone and to your particular site.  (A plain English version of the written instrument is also available.)

You can also make a comparison with existing planning controls for the land under WLEP 1995 , SREP-5 (properties within Chatswood CBD), Maps and WDCP . 

Detailed reports on residential areas, business centres, industrial areas, other zones and land use issues are contained within the background reports.

Why are the WLEP 1995 and SREP 5 being revised?

Previously, all councils in NSW have developed their own zone names and controls. In 2006, the NSW Government issued a requirement that all NSW councils prepare an LEP consistent with a Standard Instrument LEP format Order 2006. As a result, all councils will use the same zone names and to some extent, the same compulsory controls in the Standard Instrument.

Additional objectives and local controls have been added by Council, with the approval of the Government’s Department of Planning. Willoughby Council is required to revise its plan by 2011.

What are the proposed changes?

For a brief overview of changes, please see the  Property Owners Leaflet - 860 KB which was posted to all property owners.

Detailed reports on residential areas, business centres, industrial areas, other zones and land use issues are contained within the background reports.