Planning & Environment

Planning & Environment

The principal functions include: city planning; environmental strategy + planning; and regulation + enforcement.

Performance:

• We have developed long-term plansand strategies for the local government area. The Wollongong Local Environment Plan 2009 was gazetted by the NSW Department of Planning and Council adopted a consolidated Development Control Plan. We continued to work with the community to review 7(d) lands at Helensburgh, Otford and Stanwell Tops.
• Council commissioned and adopted a Coastal Zone Study which identifies issues affecting the coastline over time and focuses in particular on risks from coastal processes, climate change and sea level rise.
• Council adopted a new Vertebrate Pest Animal Policy which outlines Council’s approach to working with government agencies and the community to help coordinate pest control, particularly to feral deer and rabbits.
• A new Heritage Advisory Committee has been established to provide advice and support to Council in developing policies and strategic projects.
• Council has demonstrated its commitment to making Wollongong a sustainable city through e-waste collections, waste wise education programs and has coordinated Sustainable Illawarra, Food Security and Biodiversity programs for the region.

Operational Results

Expenditure	2008-09 ($M)	2009-10 ($M)	2010-11 ($M)
Budget	17.71	21.01*	19.90*
Actual	18.80	20.72
Revenue	2008-09 ($M)	2009-10 ($M)	2010-11 ($M)
Budget	9.63	8.75	8.12
Actual	8.52	9.88

* Includes additional depreciation costs resulting from revised accounting standards that require revaluation of assets to fair value, and distribution of internal charges.

Looking Ahead:

• Progress West Dapto Land Release.
• Reduce turnaround times for development applications.
• Plan for future land release at Marshall Mount, Yallah.
• Prepare a Coastal Management Plan.
• Implement key actions from the Illawarra Climate Change Risk Adaptation Strategy and Plan.

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