Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Council issues planning approval for $20 million shopping centre in Silverdale

  Wollondilly residents can now look forward to a new village centre and commercial hub in the northern end of the Shire, with DA consent issued for a new $20m shopping centre in Silverdale.
  
  This is an important stepping stone for the expansion of the Silverdale village centre; the culmination of a complex planning process which involved extensive collaboration between Council staff and the proponent’s design team.
  
  The land was rezoned in recent years following Council’s decision to set a new st…

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• Wollondilly Shire Council draft Shire Wide Flood Study is now on Public Exhibition

  The draft Shire Wide Flood Study uses the latest topographic data and modelling techniques, as well as local knowledge, in an effort to better understand the nature and extent of flooding across the Wollondilly Shire.
  
  In the previous round of consultation, Council asked the community to share their knowledge of flooding history and rainfall amounts in Wollondilly and received a significant amount of helpful information. That input has helped inform the detailed flood modelling to produce flood…

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• Picton Parklands Plan to transform community recreational areas

  Wollondilly Council has adopted The Picton Parklands Plan of Management and Master Plan (including the Botanic Gardens); a 10+ year visionary document that will transform the area and provide significant benefits to the local community, sporting groups and facility users.
  
  Aiming to make the most of the open space and rural surroundings, the Plan of Management and Master Plan document will support future grant applications by Council and community groups and identify the management priorities of…

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• A new era for Wollondilly as Council welcomes new Executive Team

  Wollondilly Shire Council now has all of its executive team in place as part of a freshly implemented framework for the organisation, following the establishment of a newly elected Council in December 2021.
  
  Under the leadership of CEO Ben Taylor, the team is focussed on creating a high-performance organisation that will provide excellence in service delivery and build a great future for the growing Shire as it moves into a new era.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Our focus is providing the best possib…

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• Driveways

  Modifying or Constructing a DrivewayIf you are planning to modify or construct a vehicle crossing or kerb layback from your property boundary to the kerb/gutter or road, you will need to obtain Council approval prior to starting any works.All vehicle crossings (driveways) that are to be built across public land must be designed and constructed in line with Council standards and specifications. An application process helps to ensure that all driveways meet with these requirements.See our current …

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• Policies

  About Policies Community Meeting Further Information Policies About Policies Community Meeting Further Information State Environmental Planning Policy 2020Western Sydney AerotropolisIn late 2020, a new State Environmental Planning Policy was made to support the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.The State Environmental Planning Policy (Western Sydney Aerotropolis) 2020 (WSA SEPP) applies to land in Wollondilly (primarily the northern portion) through Part 3 Development controls – Ai…

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• Fund the Picton Bypass says Mayor, as Wollondilly bypassed with lack of WESTINVEST grant funding

  Wollondilly Shire has been let down following the announcement of the WestInvest Competitive Community Grants this week after receiving significantly less than neighbouring councils; however, there is a silver lining with three projects given the go ahead.
  
  With over $2.5 billion in WestInvest funding still to be allocated, Mayor Matt Gould has called for the Picton Bypass to be funded to demonstrate that the NSW Government values the Wollondilly community.
  
  “The Picton Bypass was the most popul…

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• Wollondilly Council’s six-monthly progress report is in!

  Wollondilly Council’s six-monthly progress report on its Delivery Program 2022/23 – 2025/26 is now in; highlighting what has been achieved since July 2022, including a massive road repair program, traction on a number of important advocacy issues and significant milestones on a range of projects across the Shire.
  
  The report aims to help Council monitor and stay informed about the progress towards the long-term vision for ‘making Wollondilly even better together’ as documented in Wollondilly 203…

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• Land Acquisition Guide

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• Council to consider pause on implementation of Picton Town Centre Masterplan, including Prince Street Lights

  At the upcoming Wollondilly Shire Council meeting, Council will consider a recommendation to update the Picton Town Centre Transport Masterplan 2026 and pause implementation of some of the recommended works in the short to medium term.
  
  The question of how to address congestion in the Picton Town Centre has been a focus of Council and the community for many years, with significant work undertaken on the Transport Masterplan since 2018.
  
  In early 2022, Council resolved to test the findings of the…

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• Council supports simpler pathways for horticulture in Wollondilly

  Wollondilly Shire Council has initiated a draft Planning Proposal to make it easier for property owners to undertake horticultural activities in the Wollondilly Local Government Area, by introducing fast-tracked planning approval pathways.
  
  At its February meeting, Council voted to progress the proposed amendments to the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011 and endorse the draft Proposal, which will now be submitted to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Industry with a request for…

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• Rezoning Land and Making Changes to the LEP

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• Wollondilly Council endorses Appin Contributions Plan to support provision of infrastructure in the growth area

  Wollondilly Shire Council has endorsed the Appin Growth Area Contributions Plan to fund $1.53 billion worth of local infrastructure for the area, following a period of consultation where the community and relevant industry members provided feedback on the Plan.
  
  The contributions will go towards transport, open space, stormwater management and community facilities land for a revised estimated population of 55,950 and 18,650 homes in the Appin Growth Area over a 30-year period.
  
  The contributions…

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• Constraints

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• Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery Open Day

  The Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery is hosting an Open Day on Saturday 7 September 2024, from 8am-12pm.
  
  This is a great opportunity for residents who can’t make it to our usual opening hours during the week to grab some great plants. We have lots of Wollondilly native plant species to choose from that are absolute bird magnets.
  
  Wollondilly residents are entitled to five free Wollondilly native plants a quarter from our nursery. Any residents doing environmental restoration work like…

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