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Planning Proposal - Review of Large R2 Zoned Lots in the Illawarra Escarpment Foothills

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Consultation has concluded

Council is seeking feedback on a Planning Proposal to rezone certain large R2 zoned lots in proximity to the Illawarra Escarpment. This follows the 3 April 2023 resolution of Council and the 17 August 2023 Gateway Determination by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment to progress the Planning Proposal to Public exhibition.

The Proposal seeks to amend the Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009 zones and controls for certain land connecting to the Illawarra Escarpment in Balgownie, Mount Pleasant, Stanwell Park, Wombarra, Cordeaux Heights, Figtree, Keiraville, Mount Keira, Mount Ousley and Farmborough Heights, to minimise the potential environmental impacts of future development.

What does the Planning Proposal mean for me as an affected landowner?

  • You will still be able to propose certain types of residential development upon your land, or parts of your land.
  • You will still be able to enjoy your land and access all locations of your lot.
  • Rezoned land will not be accessible for public or recreation purposes, unless proposed to be rezoned RE1 Public Recreation under this proposal and conditioned for in an issued consent.
  • For lots mapped as bush fire prone, you may be able to apply vegetation management practices, subject to compliance with the 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code of Practice.
  • Where there is an approved Development Application, which includes conditions of consent for vegetation retention/management and/or Asset Protection Zones, this will not change.
  • You will still be able to lodge an application for tree removal, with Wollongong City Council.
  • The Planning Proposal will have an impact on the ability to lodge a Development Application for the subdivision of land on some lots.
  • The Planning Proposal will not render any approved Development Application invalid. Likewise, the issued consent conditions will remain, as per an approved Development Application.


The Proposal and supporting documents are on exhibition from Wednesday 6 September to Wednesday 11 October 2023 and can be viewed:

  • At all Wollongong City Libraries branches during opening hours
  • At Council’s Customer Service Centre, Ground Floor Administration Building, 41 Burelli Street Wollongong, between 9am and 5pm weekdays
  • Online via the Documents Library

To find out more:

Share your thoughts by:

  • Completing the online form
  • Emailing council@wollongong.nsw.gov.au  
  • Writing to The General Manager, Wollongong City Council, Locked Bag 8821 WOLLONGONG DC NSW 2500
  • Phoning the Land Use Planning team on 4227 7111

Please provide your feedback by 11 October 2023. For written, phone and emailed submissions, please quote: 'PP-2023/3'. Any submissions become public documents and may be viewed by other persons on request. Please read Council's Privacy Policy before submitting your feedback.

Accessibility and language assistance 

If you’re d/Deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech or language difficulty, you can contact us through the National Relay Service. If you need an interpreter, you can contact us through the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. You’ll need to provide our phone number 02 4227 7111 for either service.

Council is seeking feedback on a Planning Proposal to rezone certain large R2 zoned lots in proximity to the Illawarra Escarpment. This follows the 3 April 2023 resolution of Council and the 17 August 2023 Gateway Determination by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment to progress the Planning Proposal to Public exhibition.

The Proposal seeks to amend the Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009 zones and controls for certain land connecting to the Illawarra Escarpment in Balgownie, Mount Pleasant, Stanwell Park, Wombarra, Cordeaux Heights, Figtree, Keiraville, Mount Keira, Mount Ousley and Farmborough Heights, to minimise the potential environmental impacts of future development.

What does the Planning Proposal mean for me as an affected landowner?

  • You will still be able to propose certain types of residential development upon your land, or parts of your land.
  • You will still be able to enjoy your land and access all locations of your lot.
  • Rezoned land will not be accessible for public or recreation purposes, unless proposed to be rezoned RE1 Public Recreation under this proposal and conditioned for in an issued consent.
  • For lots mapped as bush fire prone, you may be able to apply vegetation management practices, subject to compliance with the 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code of Practice.
  • Where there is an approved Development Application, which includes conditions of consent for vegetation retention/management and/or Asset Protection Zones, this will not change.
  • You will still be able to lodge an application for tree removal, with Wollongong City Council.
  • The Planning Proposal will have an impact on the ability to lodge a Development Application for the subdivision of land on some lots.
  • The Planning Proposal will not render any approved Development Application invalid. Likewise, the issued consent conditions will remain, as per an approved Development Application.


The Proposal and supporting documents are on exhibition from Wednesday 6 September to Wednesday 11 October 2023 and can be viewed:

  • At all Wollongong City Libraries branches during opening hours
  • At Council’s Customer Service Centre, Ground Floor Administration Building, 41 Burelli Street Wollongong, between 9am and 5pm weekdays
  • Online via the Documents Library

To find out more:

Share your thoughts by:

  • Completing the online form
  • Emailing council@wollongong.nsw.gov.au  
  • Writing to The General Manager, Wollongong City Council, Locked Bag 8821 WOLLONGONG DC NSW 2500
  • Phoning the Land Use Planning team on 4227 7111

Please provide your feedback by 11 October 2023. For written, phone and emailed submissions, please quote: 'PP-2023/3'. Any submissions become public documents and may be viewed by other persons on request. Please read Council's Privacy Policy before submitting your feedback.

Accessibility and language assistance 

If you’re d/Deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech or language difficulty, you can contact us through the National Relay Service. If you need an interpreter, you can contact us through the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. You’ll need to provide our phone number 02 4227 7111 for either service.