Rezoning process
Rezoning land or amending Council’s LEP is a legal process which must be carried out in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
The rezoning process can be time consuming and needs the support of both the Council and the NSW State Government Department of Planning and Infrastructure.
Planning proposal
The first step in the rezoning process is to consult with Council's planning staff. The next step is the preparation of a draft planning proposal. A planning proposal explains and justifies the proposed zoning change or other amendment and provides information on the need for the proposal.
This information can include:
- the net community benefit of the proposal
- the relationship of the proposal with strategic plans and policies and
- the environmental, social and economic impact of the proposed rezoning.
The draft planning proposal is to be submitted together with the Request to amend the Newcastle LEP 2011 form and a Stage A fee as per Council's Fees and Charges.
The final planning proposal is prepared by Council taking into account the draft proposal and other matters Council is required to consider.
Political Donations and Expenditure Declaration
When commenting on or submitting a rezoning request or other proposal any political donation or electoral expenditure totalling $1,000 or more which has been made in the last two years must be declared. It is a criminal offence not to declare a reportable political donation or electoral expenditure.
For more information on political donations and expenditure declaration forms please refer to council’s political donations information.
Further Information
Further information on the rezoning process can be found on the Department of Planning and Infrastructure website. For more information please contact Council’s Strategic Planning Services Unit on 4974 2000.
Contact us
City Administration Centre
282 King Street
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tel: 02 4974 2000