Council is seeking initial feedback from the community on the preparation of a Draft Housekeeping Planning Proposal to amend the Cumberland Local Environment Plan (LEP) 2021, and Draft Housekeeping Amendments to the Cumberland Development Control Plan (DCP) 2021, through conducting early consultations with the community on the proposed changes
At the Ordinary Council Meeting of 12 November 2024, Council resolved to undertake a review of the Cumberland LEP 2021 and the Cumberland DCP 2021 (Min. 836, C11/24-23). Subsequently, at Council's Ordinary Meeting on 30 July 2025, Council decided to conduct the early engagement with Cumberland Community on the proposed changes to the Cumberland LEP 2021 and the Cumberland DCP 2021 Min XXXXX, CXX/XX
This work seeks to review both Cumberland LEP 2021 and Cumberland DCP 2021 and make changes to a range of planning controls to better align with Council's planning vision across Cumberland and the recent NSW State Government planning reforms.
The Draft Housekeeping Planning Proposal seeks to amend planning controls under th Cumberland LEP 2021 as follows:
- Administrative amendments to capture minor errors and anomalies.
- Simplification and expansion of development standards to ensure appropriate application and place outcomes.
- Review of clauses to ensure they reflect current circumstances.
- Introduction of new development standards.
The Draft Housekeeping Planning Proposal Amendments to the Cumberland DCP 2021 seek to amend the following key areas:
- Administrative amendments to capture minor errors and anomalies in written controls, diagrams and tables.
- Review of clauses to ensure they reflect recent changes in the NSW Planning System.
- Introduction of new development controls to capture gaps in existing Cumberland DCP 2021.
Now we want your feedback!
Council values the opinions and suggestions of the community and would appreciate your feedback on the Draft Housekeeping Planning Proposal to amend the Cumberland LEP 2021 and Draft Housekeeping Amendments to the Cumberland DCP 2021.
The consultation period runs from XX/XX 2025 to XX/XX 2025.
During this period, residents are encouraged to submit their feedback on the proposal. Anyone who wishes to provide feedback must do so in writing by 5pm on XX/XX 2025.
How to give your feedback
There are three ways to provide feedback:
- Complete an online submission below.
- Email your submission to Council@cumberland.nsw.gov.au quoting CS-202 in your response.
- Mail your submission to The General Manager, Cumberland City Council, PO Box 42, Merrylands NSW 2160, quoting CS-202 in your response.
Give Your Feedback
Council is seeking feedback on the Draft Housekeeping Planning Proposal to amend the Cumberland LEP 2021 and Draft Housekeeping Amendments to the Cumberland DCP 2021, and we want to hear from you.
Submissions close at 5pm XX/XX 2025.
