Council News - 30 June 2021
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Residents are advised that Council’s Administration Building will be closed temporarily on Wednesday 30 June 2021 from 12:30pm until 1:30pm.
Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS CANDIDATE BRIEFINGWeddin Shire Council, in partnership with Cowra Shire Council, is holding a free introductory briefing session for potential candidates in the Weddin and Cowra Shires who are considering standing in the September 2021 local government elections.
The two-hour session will provide participants with an understanding of the role of Councillor and how it fits in with other roles and levels of government, as well as the expectations and potential challenges of being a Councillor.
The briefing will be held on Friday 2 July 2021 from 10:30am until 1:00pm at the Cowra Civic Centre. Those who are interested in attending are asked to register by emailing
Travel from the Weddin Shire may be available; expressions of interests are to be forwarded to
Further information can be obtained by contacting the aforementioned email addresses or alternatively via Ph: (02) 6343 1212
DRAFT RENEWABLE ENERGY ACTION PLAN100% Renewables was engaged by Central NSW Joint Organisation, acting through the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment to develop a Renewable Energy Action Plan (REAP) for Weddin Shire Council. The aim of the REAP is to allow Council to identify and prioritise opportunities that will help to cost effectively increase the amount of renewable energy at its facilities and lower energy demand.
The Draft Weddin Shire Council REAP builds on past and continuing work by Council to improve energy efficiency and implement renewables, and puts a framework in place around future actions.
The Draft REAP comprises of the following three (3) main elements which are organised into short, medium and long term plans: -
Onsite energy efficiency and renewable energy; Renewable electricity purchasing; and Sustainable transport energy.The draft REAP is currently on display for comment and can be viewed on Council's Public Exhibition webpage or alternatively at Council’s Administration Building.
Written submissions are invited from the public and will be received up until 5:00pm on Friday 23 July 2021.
NEW REQUIREMENT FOR ONLINE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONSThe NSW Government recently released legislative changes which require all Development Applications to be lodged electronically via the NSW Planning Portal from 1 July 2021.
The NSW Planning Portal is a central platform through which Development Applications and other applications can be submitted online; anywhere, anytime.
Weddin Shire Council commenced accepting Development Applications, Modifications, Complying Development Certificate applications, Construction Certificates, Occupation Certificates and Section 68 applications via the Portal on 17 May 2021. Applicants can continue to lodge these applications at Council’s Administration Building up until 1 July 2021.
Further information relating to the NSW Planning Portal and online applications can be accessed at www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au or by contacting Council’s Environmental Services staff Ph: (02) 6343 1212.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL: DA 31/2021Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979
Council has received an Application for Tourist & Visitor Accommodation development (14 Units) over LOT: 1 SEC: 23 DP: 758473 & LOT: 1 DP: 523360 15 Cross Street GRENFELL 2810.
Inspection: The application DA 31/2021 for Tourist & Visitor Accommodation development (14 Units) may be viewed online from 10 June 2021 to 2 July 2021 through the NSW Planning Portal at https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/daex/exhibition/tourist-visitor-accommodation-14-units Submissions: Any person may make a submission via the NSW Planning Portal within the advertised period. Submissions objecting to the development are required to specify the grounds for objection. APPROVED DEVELOPMENTS – JUNE 2021In accordance with Section 101 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, public notice is hereby given that Council, at its June 2021 meeting or by delegation has approved the following Development Applications; and are advertised for public information: -
DA 19/2021
Applicant:
CPC Land Development Consultants
Purpose:
Subdivision
Property:
LOT: 1 DP: 1245594
3393 Henry Lawson Way
GRENFELL NSW 2810
DA 1/2020
- MOD
Applicant:
Mrs S McLelland
Purpose:
Alteration and Additions – Additional boot room
Property:
LOT: 1 DP: 934531
1049 Eualdrie Road
GRENFELL NSW 2810
Authorised by
PO Box 125
GRENFELL NSW 2810
LUKE SHEEHAN
ACTING GENERAL MANAGER