Your Council » Current Issues   Index Draft Lane Cove River Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) White Paper on New Planning System for NSW What's Planned for 266 Longueville Road? Working Hours for Unit Developments Mowbray Precinct Update - Jan 2013 Local Government Reform Council's submission on the NSW Green Paper Draft LEP Amendments Meeting House Redevelopment Infrastrucuture Levy: Closing The Gap Proposed Redevelopment of Little Lane Carpark Indian Myna Eradication Program Shell Australia Gore Bay Terminal Facility Have Your Say on the Draft Lane Cove River Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) The Draft Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) has recently been prepared by consultants, BMT WBM Pty Ltd, on behalf of Lane Cove, Hunters Hill, Ryde and Willoughby Councils. The Plan covers the section of the Lane Cove River estuary between the weir at Lane Cove National Park and the mouth of the river at Greenwich Point. This estuary is a highly valued asset to our community as it preserves remnant bushland of significant ecological value and also provides for a variety of recreational pursuits.  The plan sets out a range of actions and aims to achieve catchment management targets across the entire spectrum of biodiversity, water, land and community issue.  Objectives of the plan include:- Water Quality – To optimise water quality within the Lane Cove River estuary and its tributaries. Climate Change – To plan for and adapt to the potential impacts of climate change on the natural and built environments of the estuary. Aquatic and Riparian habitat – To protect, enhance and restore aquatic habitats and foreshore vegetation. Foreshore Protection – To manage existing built foreshore assets while maximising environmental values and minimise negative impacts of development on the catchment and waterway health. Estuary Health Monitoring and Evaluation – To develop and support coordinated monitoring, reporting and evaluation programs for the Lane Cove River estuary. You can have your say on this Draft Plan by making a submission to the General Manager by:- Post - Lane Cove Council, PO Box 20, Lane Cove NSW 1595; Fax - 02 9911 3600; or Email Written submissions will be received by Council until 5pm Friday 21 June 2013. If you have any additional enquiries about the Draft Plan, please contact Council’s Manager – Open Space on 9911 3566 or email.  Related Documents:- Report to Council - Ordinary Council Meeting 15 April 2013 Council Resolution - 15 April 2013 Lane Cove River Estuary Coastal Zone Management Plan - Maps Appendix Notes for Advisory Committee Workshops for CZMP - May 2013   White Paper on New Planning System for NSW May Update: The White Paper released recently discusses important changes to the NSW planning system.  This month Council is hosting community sessions and receiving submissions from the community which will input into our formal response to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure. Community sessions Two community sessions are being held to cover key issues in the White Paper such as: -Community participation in strategic planning, having regard to the shift in focus from     development applications -Examples of the way developments may be determined under the new system compared with the current system -Priorities to reflect special Lane Cove qualities in the future Local Land Use Plan and precinct character statements.   Two session dates are available:- · 6.30pm Thursday 16 May or ·  6.30pm Tuesday 21 May The sessions are currently scheduled to take place in the Council Chambers at 48 Longueville Road, Lane Cove which provides an opportunity for the sessions to be webcast for those who cannot attend in person. Should demand require, an alternate venue may be sought, so please ensure you include your contact information when making your booking. To attend one of these sessions, please complete an online registration form. Submissions Council is currently seeking submissions from the community for consideration in Council's formal submission to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure. Residents can provide their feedback through : Post - Lane Cove Council, PO Box 20, Lane Cove NSW 1595 Fax - 02 9911 3600; or Email      Submissions should refer to #SU5098 in the title and be received by Friday 31 May 2013. Alternatively, feedback can be provided directly to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure via their online submission form. For up to date information on Council's response to the White Paper, please continue to refer to this current issues section of our website. April Update: On 16 April the State Government released a White Paper on the new planning system proposed for NSW. The community is encouraged to view the White Paper on the Department of Planning and Infrastructure's website. Key directions of the proposed system include:- A new approach to community participation A focus on upfront strategic planning with the community Infrastructure planning to be integrated with growth plans Development approvals to be streamlined A new planning culture of involvement between the community, councils and NSW government agencies Council will be hosting two community consultation sessions in May to ensure that the Lane Cove community has an opportunity to understand the proposed changes and provide comment. Representatives from the Department of Planning will also be invited to attend. The community will be asked to make submissions to Council to assist us in the drafting of a response to the Minister on behalf of Lane Cove Council. These submissions will be received until 31 May 2013. Further details on the exact dates of the consultation sessions and steps to make submissions to Council will follow shortly. In the meantime Council recommends residents refer to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure's website for further details on the White Paper. Residents can also view Council's submission to the NSW Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on the State Government's Planning Reform Green Paper. What's Planned for 266 Longueville Road? In 2007, the site at 266 Longueville Road was identified as a potential development site in Council’s Major Projects Plan. Extensive community consultation at the time revealed that the majority of the Community supported both the Major Projects Plan and some kind of development on the 266 Longueville Road site. Council has identified the opportunity to develop Seniors Living units on this site, along with an onsite park and an accessible pathway to a proposed recreation facility on the Golf Course.   Council has not put forward any firm building plans.  As a first step, a Planning Proposal was prepared staff that examines the rezoning and reclassification of this site.  A report on the matter was considered at the 15 April Ordinary Council Meeting where Council resolved to adopt the Planning Proposal for submission to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure(DoP) for Gateway approval to rezone the site.  Council staff are currently in the process of preparing this submission.  If endorsed by the DoP, Council will then commence the community consultation process.   To find out more, please view our information brochure which provides an overview of the process and highlights opportunities for residents to stay informed and provide us with feedback.  You can also view our Presentation to Neighbours and a short video on the Proposed Sporting Facility at the Golf Course.  Futher information is also provided in the background documents below.  If you would like receive ongoing updates about this project please sign up to our eNewsletter to stay informed.  Please contact Council’s Urban Design Planner on 9911 3623 or by email if you have any further queries. Background Documents:- Report to Council - Ordinary Council Meeting 15 April 2013 Council Resolution - 15 April 2013 Summary Planning Proposal Planning Proposal Planning Proposal Covering Letter from OSUS - 27 March 2013 Major Projects Plan 2007-2016 excerpt    Working Hours for Large Residential Unit Developments Council has received a number of enquiries regarding the construction hours for large residential flat developments in Lane Cove. Construction hours for development sites in Lane Cove differ depending on the date of approval. More recent applications (after 6 December) have restrictions on the type of work permitted on Saturdays where excavation, haulage truck movement, rock picking, sawing, jack-hammering and pile driving activities are prohibited. These conditions do not apply retrospectively to development approvals and therefore a number of existing developments continue to operate under the type of work under old provisions. Council at its 18 March 2013 meeting further limited construction times for Saturdays to 8am to 12noon for residential flat developments. This only applies to development consents issued after March 2013. A list of the current hours of work and restrictions applying to large residential unit developments in Lane Cove is available below: Working hours for large residential unit developments in Lane Cove Local Government Reform There are a number of current initiatives happening in the area of 'local government reform', lead by the Minister for Local Government with the support of local government representative bodies. The Destination 2036 Action Plan was finalised in June 2012 and will prompt a variety of review, reform and improvement activity across the sector, with two significant initiatives of the Minister planned to present reports and recommendations during 2013. Destination 2036 The Destination 2036 Action Plan was developed jointly by the Chief Executive of the Division of Local Government, and the Presidents of the NSW Local Government Association, the NSW Shires Association, and the Local Government Managers Australia (NSW). It sets a new direction for local government in NSW and sets out how councils will deliver services to their communities in the future. The Minister has said that the Destination 2036 Action Plan will give NSW residents, communities and Councils a clear explanation of how the local government sector will modernise, reform and improve how they function in the next five years, 10 years, and 25 years. The initiatives identified in the Action Plan are based on five major strategic directions: Efficient and effective service delivery in local government, Quality governance and leadership in local government, Financial sustainability in local government, Appropriate, flexible structural models in local government, and Strong relationships within local government. For further information visit the Destination 2036 website. Local Government Review Panel Supported by the Local Government & Shires Associations of NSW, the NSW Minister for Local Government has appointed a three member Local Government Review Panel to develop options to improve the strength and effectiveness of local government in NSW. The review is designed to drive key strategic directions identified in the Destination 2036 initiative and support the broader objectives of the State as outlined in NSW 2021: A Plan to Make NSW Number One (State Plan). The Panel's Terms of Reference and key tasks were developed from the Destination 2036 Action Plan. The Panel will investigate and identify options for governance models, structural arrangements and boundary changes for local government in NSW, considering:- 1. ability to support the current and future needs of local communities; 2. ability to deliver services and infrastructure efficiently effectively and in a timely manner; 3. the financial sustainability of each local government area; 4. ability for local representation and decision making; and 5. barriers and incentives to encourage voluntary boundary changes. The Panel has released its first Paper titled Strengthening Your Community in July 2012 and a second paper, A Case for Change, which are available on the Panel's website Local Government Acts Taskforce The Minister for Local Government has appointed the 'LGA' Taskforce - consisting of four members - to review the Local Government Act 1993 and the City of Sydney Act 1988, as an initiative from the Destination 2036 Action Plan. This important review will assist in ensuring that NSW has the right legislative framework for strong and sustainable local government into the future. The Taskforce started work in September 2012 and will report back to the Minister by September 2013. View the DLG Circular to Councils and Terms of Reference (PDF 58.26 kb) The Taskforce will work closely with the Independent Local Government Review Panel to ensure that the new legislation supports and facilitates the outcomes of the Panel's work. The Taskforce has released a Preliminary Ideas Paper and is seeking community input by 21 December 2012. The Paper is available to be viewed at the DLG website. Infrastrucuture Levy: Closing The Gap Council has been successful with its application to IPART for a permanent Special Rate Variation (Infrastructure Levy).  You can read more about the levy and view Council's full application here . Proposed Redevelopment of Little Lane Carpark (1-5 Little Street) The Little Lane Carpark redevelopment was one of the major projects identified in the Major Projects Strategic Management Plan 2007 - 2016 adopted by Council after extensive community consultation. A Development Aapplication (DA90/2012) has been approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel, after being assessed independently of Council. Details of the proposal are available on the Joint Regional Planning Panel website. The Development comprises 200 public car parking spaces, 1.045m2 of community facilities, retail space and 50 residential units and associated parking. The next step in this project is for Council to go to the market to determine the best options for delivery of the project. Indian Myna Eradication Program The Common or Indian Myna, identified by its yellow beak and eye patch, and brown body, is an introduced pest bird and their population is spreading rapidly. Why are Myna Birds a problem? Shell Australia Gore Bay Terminal Facility The information presented are minutes and information provided by Shell Australia Pty Ltd as part of their community responsibility for informing the public about the Gore Bay Terminal. Lane Cove Council takes no responsibility for the accuracy of this information and is provided in good faith on behalf of the community. Background and Reference Group                                   Greenwich Community Reference Group Minutes 16 November 2011 Greenwich Community Reference Group Q&A document November 2011 Greenwich Community Reference Group Minutes 27 March 2012 Greenwich Community Reference Group Q&A document May 2012 Greenwich Community Reference Group Minutes 22 May 2012 Greenwich Community Reference Group Agenda 26 June 2012 Greenwich Community Reference Group Minutes 26 June 2012 Letter regarding information session on 27 June 2012 Greenwich Community Reference Group Minutes 27 June 2012 Greenwich Community Reference Group Minutes 28 August 2012 Greenwich Community Reference Group Minutes 27 September 2012                              Greenwich Community Reference Group Minutes 28 November 2012 Greenwich Community Reference Group Minutes 26 February 2013 For those seeking information about the current status of Shell Australia's proposal, please visit the NSW Government's Department of Planning & Infrastructure website: