A draft plan that aims to clear up some of the ambiguity around how people can have their say on planning matters, such as development applications, planning proposals and strategies is now on exhibition.
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The draft Community Participation Plan details how and when Lake Macquarie City Council will engage with the community across the planning functions it performs under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
The council's Manager Integrated Planning Wes Hain said through this plan, the council aimed to ensure the community knows how and when they can provide feedback on planning decisions that could affect their future.
"Planning matters can often be complicated, however the intention is to make it easier and clearer for our community to understand planning processes and when they can have their say on planning items," said Mr Hain.
"Under the NSW Government planning reforms we are required to include certain items in the plan, including how and when we will engage with the community. I would encourage people to take a look at the draft document and share their feedback."
The council's Community Participation Plan has been developed in accordance with Council's Community Engagement Strategy, which was adopted in 2016 as part of the Community Strategic Plan.
The draft Community Participation Plan is available by visiting shape.lakemac.com.au/cpp or by visiting Lake Macquarie libraries.
Consultation on the Plan closes on Friday 13 September.
