Overview

The Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) is City of Newcastle's plan to guide our land use planning over the next 20 years. It outlines characteristics that contribute to our local identity, shared community values, and describes how growth and change will be managed into the future.

We've prepared a draft update to the LSPS which is now on public exhibition.


What are the key changes?

The draft LSPS 2020 (update 2025) proposes to:

  • Address the biodiversity value of land in the Western Corridor, the precinct west of Wallsend that includes Minmi, Fletcher and Maryland.
  • Incorporate long-term strategic management planning for Summerhill Waste Management Centre (SWMC).
  • Correct mapping anomalies.
  • Make related updates to the Structure Plan and planning priority actions.

A comprehensive review of the LSPS is scheduled to commence later in 2025 which will consider the entire Newcastle Local Government Area, including land and growth outside the Western Corridor.

Ways to have your say

The draft LSPS 2020 (update 2025) is on exhibition from Monday 17 March to Sunday 13 April 2025.

Comments on the draft LSPS 2020 (update 2025) are to be provided in a written submission to CN.  

Submissions are to be made using the online form below. Alternatively, they can be emailed to planning@ncc.nsw.gov.au. Please ensure ‘draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (update 2025)' is in the title of the submission. 

Submissions can be made until 5pm on 13 April 2025. 


What happens after public exhibition?

We will review all submissions received during public exhibition, and a summary of the outcome will be reported to Council.

Protecting your privacy

The City of Newcastle is committed to protecting your privacy. We take reasonable steps to comply with relevant legislation and Council policy.

Purpose of collecting personal details: Council is collecting this information to determine the local community’s views and opinions on the proposal outlined.

Intended recipients: Information provided as part of the consultation will be used as part of the review, and may be included in future reports on the issue.

Storage and security: Information provided will be stored on Council's database and will be subject to Council’s information and privacy policies.

Access: Individuals can access data to check accuracy by contacting Council.