State Environmental Planning Polices (SEPP’s) are pieces of legislation prepared by the state government under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. SEPP’s override any existing Council policies or local planning documents, including the Development Control Plan and the Local Environmental Plan to the extent of any inconsistency. SEPP’s may be introduced, amended or removed at any time.
For any given development, a multitude of different SEPP’s may apply. SEPP’s can apply to either a particular kind of development, development occurring in a particular area to which that SEPP applies. SEPP’s often contain additional or alternate requirements, considerations or approval processes for developments to which they apply.
Some of the more commonly referred to SEPP’s are listed below (Note: This is not an exhaustive list):
- State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008- Specifies the kinds of development that do not require any approval or certification (exempt development) and the kinds of development that only need to certified by an accredited certifier in order to be approved (complying development).
- State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Drinking Water Catchment) 2011- Requires any development requiring consent in the Sydney drinking water catchment to demonstrate a neutral or beneficial impact on water quality. This catchment covers the vast majority of Goulburn Mulwaree, including all urban areas.
- State Environmental Planning Policy (Building Sustainability Index: BASIX) 2004- Requires that development applications and complying developments for dwellings and most kinds of additions or alterations to dwellings be accompanied with a BASIX certification, which requires a minimum level of sustainable design.
- State Environmental Planning Policy No 55—Remediation of Land- Requires all developments requiring consent to consider the possibility of land contamination and address any increased likelihood of contamination in accordance with the accompanying guidelines (Note: this policy is being reviewed- no review deadline has been specified).
SEPP’s can be found under the Environmental Planning Instrument section (shown as ‘EPI’) on the NSW Legislation website via this link.
Council adopted its Local Strategic Planning Statement for Goulburn Mulwaree on 18 August, 2020.
The Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) sets out the 20 year vision for land-use in the local area with visions, objectives and planning priorities providing the rationale for how land-use decisions will be made to achieve the community’s broader goals.
The LSPS works in concert with the Tablelands Regional Community Strategic Plan 2016-2036 to set out the community’s long-term vision and aspirations for all Council’s planning activities.
The NSW Government requires all councils to prepare and make Local Strategic Planning Statements. LSPS’s are also required to meet various statutory requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979.
Local Strategic Planning Statement Click Here(PDF, 4MB)
The Goulburn Mulwaree Local Environmental Plan 2009 (‘the LEP’) governs zoning and land use planning across the local government area, in addition to several miscellaneous development standards.
The formulation of the LEP largely resulted from the recommendations of the Goulburn Mulwaree Strategy 2020. Since the LEP’s inception on 20 February 2009, other plans and strategies have informed further amendments to the LEP. To ensure that the most up to date version is used, the LEP should only be accessed via the NSW Legislation website below.
Amending the LEP requires submission of a ‘Planning Proposal’, in which the proponent must justify that the amendment is compliant with both Councils plans and strategies as well as the requirements put forward by the Minister of Planning in the ‘s9.4 Directions’ (formerly known as ‘s9.1 Directions’). A guide to preparing Planning Proposals and amending the LEP is provided below. A link to current and previous LEP amendments has also been provided.
Note: As of 1 December 2021, a reference to an Environment Protection zone E1, E2, E3 or E4 in a document should be taken to be a reference to a Conservation zone C1, C2, C3 or C4. For further information please see Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Amendment (Land Use Zones) Order 2021 (nsw.gov.au)
The following table provides the new zone name:
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Current name
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New name
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Zone E1 – National Parks and Nature Reserves
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Zone C1 – National Parks and Nature Reserves
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Zone E2 – Environmental Conservation
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Zone C2 – Environmental Conservation
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Zone E3 – Environmental Management
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Zone C3 – Environmental Management
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Zone E4 – Environmental Living
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Zone C4 – Environmental Living
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Goulburn Mulwaree Local Environment Plan 2009
View LEP Maps
Planning Proposals
A Planning Proposal (PP) is a document that explains the intended effect of, and justification for, a proposed change to the Goulburn Mulwaree Local Environmental Plan (GMLEP) 2009. A PP is the process undertaken to effect a change to the GM LEP 2009 such as a change to a land use zone or rezoning, heritage listing, clauses, maps etc. Planning Proposals are a strategic process and must provide a strategic context for change.
An applicant or consultant can prepare a PP and submit it to Council via the NSW Planning Portal (fees apply) and Council may also initiate planning proposals. However, Council and the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) must endorse a Planning Proposal for it to take effect.
If you plan to prepare a Planning Proposal (PP), you should:
- Consult both the Council’s and the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment's Guide to Preparing Planning Proposals;
- Attend a required pre-lodgement meeting with Council's Strategic Planning team; and then,
- Lodge the planning proposal via the NSW Planning Portal (State requirement from 8 February 2021 onwards) https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ppr.
Council will issue an invoice for the commencement fee following the lodgement of the Planning Proposal on the NSW Planning Portal.
Council owns all Planning Proposals (PPs), including those initiated and funded by proponents. Should Council decide to progress the PP, the process and proposed outcomes will be managed and controlled by Council.
Council will determine the outcomes sought by the PP, taking into consideration relevant factors such as technical studies, input from Government agencies, and community feedback. The proponent’s PP report will be used as a guide for preparing Council’s PP, which may differ depending on what Council is prepared to support e.g. Council may not seek to increase the height of buildings to the extent sought by a proponent if it considers the requested height to be excessive or out of character with the area.
Council has prepared a guide for the preparation of PPs which should be read in conjunction with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) guides to preparing PPs and amending a LEP provided below:
Council's Planning Proposal Guide Click Here(PDF, 1MB)
DPE Local Environmental Plan Making Guideline Click Here(PDF, 7MB)
NSW DPE Strategic Planning Toolkit Click Here
Current and Previous LEP Amendments
A link to current and previous LEP amendments is provided below:
Current and Previous LEP Amendments
The Goulburn Mulwaree Development Control Plan 2009 (‘the DCP’) contains development controls that development applications must adhere to or address. in addition, the DCP also contains controls relating to the removal of vegetation in an urban zone, whether or not a development application is required.
The original DCP came into force on 20 February 2009. The DCP has since been amended multiple times, with the latest amendment taking effect on 19 October 2021. Refer to the version table contained with the full document for the most recent amendments or contact Council using the details at the bottom of the page to find out more information.
To ensure that the most up to date version is used, the DCP should only be accessed through the links below. Alternatively, a hard copy of the DCP can be viewed or purchased at the Customer Service Counter at Council’s Civic Centre, 184-194 Bourke Street, Goulburn.
Note: Notification and advertising requirements have been superseded and moved to Council’s Community Participation Plan, available here.
Note: As of 1 December 2021, a reference to an Environment Protection zone E1, E2, E3 or E4 in a document should be taken to be a reference to a Conservation zone C1, C2, C3 or C4. For further information please see Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Amendment (Land Use Zones) Order 2021 (nsw.gov.au)
The following table provides the new zone name:
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Current name
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New name
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Zone E1 – National Parks and Nature Reserves
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Zone C1 – National Parks and Nature Reserves
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Zone E2 – Environmental Conservation
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Zone C2 – Environmental Conservation
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Zone E3 – Environmental Management
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Zone C3 – Environmental Management
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Zone E4 – Environmental Living
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Zone C4 – Environmental Living
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Goulburn Mulwaree Development Control Plan 2009 (In Parts)
Part 1 Preliminary Click Here(PDF, 1MB)
Part 2 Plan Objectives Click Here(PDF, 3MB)
Part 3 General Development Controls Click Here(PDF, 9MB)
Part 4 Principal Development Controls - Urban Click Here(PDF, 2MB)
Part 5 Principal Development Controls - Rural Click Here(PDF, 906KB)
Part 6 Special Development Types Click Here(PDF, 1MB)
Part 7 Engineering Requirements Click Here(PDF, 753KB)
Part 8 Site Specific Provisions Click here(PDF, 30MB)
Appendix A Criteria for the Assessment of Heritage Significance of Aboriginal Sites Click Here(PDF, 1MB)
Appendix B Preferred Planting Species Click Here(PDF, 541KB)
Appendix C Not in Use
Appendix D Development Application Checklist Click Here(PDF, 530KB)
Appendix E Not in Use
Appendix F Telecommunications Policy Click Here(PDF, 622KB)
Appendix G Landscape Policy: Site analysis, Preparing a Landscape Plan Click Here(PDF, 1MB)
Appendix H Heritage Impact Statement Requirements Click Here(PDF, 510KB)
Appendix I Goulburn Mulwaree Good Design Statement 2005 Click Here(PDF, 2MB)
Goulburn Mulwaree Development Control Plan 2009 (Whole Document)
DCP Whole Document 20MB Click Here(PDF, 42MB)
S64 Contributions Plans
There are two Development Servicing Plans applicable in the Goulburn Mulwaree Local Government area:
- Development Servicing Plan for Water Supply, Sewerage and Stormwater (DSP) 2017; and
- Development Servicing Plan Goulburn - Stormwater (DSP Goulburn Stormwater) 2021.
The current Development Servicing Plan for Water Supply, Sewerage and Stormwater (DSP) charges were adopted by Council resolution on the 8th November 2017. The points below indicate when the current DSP applies:
- The current DSP charges will apply to all Development Applications (DA’s) received after the Council adoption date of the new DSP (8 November 2017).
- The previous DSP charges apply for all DA's received prior to the adoption of the current DSP, provided that the DSP charges were paid for in the 17/18 financial year. If the DSP charges are paid after 30 June 2018, charges under the current DSP apply.
- DSP charges applicable under the current plan will apply to all DA's with existing Section 306 conditions if they were not paid in the 17/18 financial year.
The current DSP charges will increase in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) each financial year until the plan is reviewed and any new charges are adopted by Council.
The Development Servicing Plan Goulburn – Stormwater (DSP Goulburn Stormwater) charges were adopted by Council resolution on 15 June 2021 with a commencement date of 1 July 2021. These DSP Goulburn Stormwater charges will apply to all Development Applications and Complying Development Certificates lodged after 1 July 2021.
The DSP Goulburn Stormwater charges will increase in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) each financial year until the plan is reviewed and any new charges are adopted by Council.
Links
Development Servicing Plan for Water Supply, Sewerage and Stormwater Click Here(PDF, 11MB)
Development Servicing Plan for Development Servicing Plan Goulburn - Stormwater Click Here(PDF, 12MB)
Supporting stormwater plans are available below:
Water Sensitive Urban Design Report - Clyde Street Click Here(PDF, 2MB)
Water Sensitive Urban Drainage Report - Common Street Click Here(PDF, 903KB)
Drawings - Common Street Click Here(PDF, 1MB)
Water Sensitive Urban Design Report - Ducks Lane Click Here(PDF, 937KB)
Drawings - Ducks Lane Click Here(PDF, 174KB)
Water Sensitive Urban Design Report - Marys Mount Click Here(PDF, 624KB)
Drainage Corridors Vegetation Management Plan - Marys Mount Click Here(PDF, 2MB)
Drawings - Marys Mount Click Here(PDF, 1MB)
Stormwater Master Plan - Marulan Click Here(PDF, 2MB)
Mary's Mount Drainage Corridors Stream Management Guidelines Click Here(PDF, 1MB)
Contact Details
Utilities Directorate
Phone: 02 4823 4444
Email:council@goulburn.nsw.gov.au
Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2021 (LICP) (s7.11 & 7.12 Plan)
Council at its meeting on 16 March, 2021, resolved to:
- Adopt the Goulburn Mulwaree Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2021 ; and
- Repeal the existing Goulburn Mulwaree Section 94 Contributions Plan 2009 and the Goulburn Mulwaree 94A Levy Contributions Plan 2009 upon commencement of the Goulburn Mulwaree Contributions Plan 2021 on 1 June 2021.
The new Goulburn Mulwaree Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2021 comes into effect on 1 June 2021. The existing Goulburn Mulwaree Section 94 Contributions Plan 2009 and the Goulburn Mulwaree 94A Levy Contributions Plan 2009 is repealed on the same day as the new plan commences.
All development applications (DAs) or complying development certificates (CDCs) which have been lodged but not determined from 1 June 2021 are subject to the rates specified in the new plan.*
Council at its meeting of 20 April, 2021 resolved:
- Any development application received by Council prior to the close of business on the 31 May 2021 that is complete in terms of fulfilling the requirements of all legislation and Council policy including payment of lodgement fees will be subject to the applicable s94 or s94A Plan that is in force at the 31 May 2021.
- Council encourage applicants to submit their applications a minimum of 3 business days prior to 1 June 2021 in order to avoid applications not being formally accepted prior to the deadline.
Note: This resolution also includes the lodgement of Complying Development Certificates.
Council Report 20 April 2021(PDF, 2MB)
Council Minutes 20 April 2021(PDF, 195KB)
The new plan does not affect development consents applying to land in the Goulburn Mulwaree local government area containing conditions requiring contributions or levies under the plans which are being repealed.
The Goulburn Mulwaree local government area (LGA) currently has a population of approximately 31,100 people. Future residential development in the area over the next 16 years is expected to accommodate between 5,000 – 7,000 additional residents. The plan will generally apply a mix of s.7.11 contributions for new residential development that has an increased demand, and a 1% s.7.12 levy for all other development with a cost greater than $200,000. Development involving increased heavy vehicle movements on local and regional roads will continue to be charged a levy under Section 7.11 based on total material to be hauled and the length of the roads used.
The plan draws upon existing Council policies and will provide valuable income for Council to meet the growing needs and changing demographics of the community. It is expected that approximately $51 million will be raised over the life of the plan and will be used to service almost a quarter of the $203 million works program identified in the plan. Items on the works program relate to significant contributions to public domain areas, open space and recreation facilities, active transport and community facilities. This will enable Council to provide an important income stream to assist with the delivery of local infrastructure to meet growth in the community.
A copy of the report to Council dated 16 March, 2021 (including resolution) and a copy of the new plan are available below:
Council Report 16 March 2021(PDF, 3MB)
Council Resolution 16 March 2021(PDF, 335KB)
GM LICP 2021(PDF, 10MB)
s7.11 & s7.12 Contributions Plans (Prev. s94 & 94a)
A section 7.11 or 7.12 contributions plan enables a council to require a developer to make a contribution towards the provision, extension or augmentation of public infrastructure, amenities and services that will, or are likely to be, required as a consequence of certain development. These plans are prepared in accordance with what is now section 7.11 and 7.12 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act)(previously sections 94 and 94a).
Two (2) contributions plans apply in the Goulburn Mulwaree local government area:
- The Goulburn Mulwaree Section 94 Development Contributions Plan 2009, prepared in accordance with what is now s7.11 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. This plan applies to the Marys Mount Urban Release Area, the Clyde Street development area to the north-west of Goulburn, the Ducks Lane area to the south-west of Goulburn, the Common Street Business Park to the north-east of Goulburn, all extractive industries and other development involving heavy vehicle traffic movement.
- The Section 94A Levy Development Contributions Plan 2009, prepared in accordance with what is now s7.12 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. This plan applies to all other development that is not subject to the Goulburn Mulwaree Section 94 Development Contributions Plan 2009.
- Contribution payments can only be made with a Summary of Charges that is within the current financial year. Payments are to be made in line with the imposed condition on the Notice of Determination. For s7.12 (94a) contributions this requires submission of a Cost Summary Report or a registered Quantity Surveyor’s detailed cost report. Templates are available below:
S7.12 Contributions Cost Summary Report Template(PDF, 83KB)
S7.12 Contributions Registered Quantity Surveyor’s Detailed Cost Report Template(PDF, 85KB)
Amendment No. 3
On the 7 June 2016, Council approved s94 Amendment No. 3 which became effective on 23 June 2016. The purpose of Amendment No. 3 was to amend Goulburn Mulwaree Section 94 Contributions Plan 2009 to:
- Update the cents per tonne per kilometre rate for heavy haulage development to 4.62 cents.
- Specify that the indexation of contributions for heavy haulage development is to be based on the Producer Price Index.
- Specify that contributions for heavy haulage development can be levied on the basis of either the mass of haulage material (in tonnes) transported to or from the site (where verifiable tonnage receipts can be provided) or the number of laden equivalent standard axles (ESAs) generated by the development.
- Make minor corrections and administrative changes
Links
Goulburn Mulwaree Section 94 Development Contributions Plan 2009 Click Here(PDF, 2MB)
Section 94A Levy Development Contributions Plan 2009 Click Here(PDF, 572KB)
PA Register
The Planning Agreements register contains copies of all executed PAs entered into by Council.
PA Register
Community Participation Plan
The Community Participation Plan (CPP) details how Council will engage the community on planning matters. The CPP includes the notification and advertising requirements for different development application types, superseding and replacing any requirements previously located in the Goulburn Mulwaree Development Control Plan 2009.
Note: This is not Council’s overarching community engagement strategy. Council’s Community Engagement Strategy & Communications Plan fulfils this function and is located under the Integrated Planning & Reporting section of this website.
Community Participation Plan Click Here(PDF, 1MB)
Urban and Fringe Housing Strategy
Elton Consulting were engaged by Goulburn Mulwaree Council to prepare a strategy to investigate and identify areas suitable for the provision of additional housing to assist Goulburn Mulwaree Council (Council) meet the housing demands generated by expected continued population growth. The Strategy has been prepared in response to both the limited supply of residential land available to meet the short and medium term needs of the community and the directions of the South East and Tablelands Regional Plan 2036.
The scope of the Strategy included looking at the urban areas of Goulburn and Marulan, opportunities for an additional recommended 3,500 dwellings identified over the next 18 years to 2036, and further land potentially suitable for residential development post 2036. The Urban and Fringe Housing Strategy was adopted by Council on the 21 July 2020 and was conditionally endorsed by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) on 20 November, 2020.
The Strategy in general has been endorsed by DPIE with the exception of those large lot rural residential opportunity sites added post public exhibition in the Sooley and Marulan East Precincts (Council Resolution 2020/224 and 2020/261). The exclusion of these areas is identified as being due to the need for further assessment of the environmental and other constraints in order to demonstrate the suitability of these areas for urban development. DPIE has advised, however, that Council can consider undertaking further strategic planning for these sites in consultation with the community and agencies to address constraints.
Urban and Fringe Housing Strategy Click Here(PDF, 53MB)
Consultation Report Click Here(PDF, 133MB)
DPIE Endorsement Letter Click Here(PDF, 109KB)
Council sought DPIE’s reconsideration of its exclusion of the northern section of the Sooley Precinct from its original endorsement of the Strategy (Council Resolution 2021/306 - 20 July, 2021). DPIE has subsequently issued its endorsement of the large lot residential component (northern section) of the Sooley Precinct.
DPIE Endorsement Letter – Northern Sooley Precinct Click Here(PDF, 80KB)
CBD Master Plan
EDAW in partnership with AECOM were engaged by Council to develop a masterplan for Goulburn’s Central Business District (CBD) in 2008.
The preparation of the CBD Masterplan was guided by a Working Party comprising Councillor’s and representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, Goulburn Heritage Group and landowners.
The CBD Masterplan was developed around the following eight principles:
- Economic viability
- Social values
- Heritage values
- Urban structure
- Views and vistas
- Built form
- Landscape setting +public domain
- Access + movement
Contact Details
Strategic Planning
Phone: 02 4823 4444
Email: council@goulburn.nsw.gov.au
Links
CBD Master Plan - Part 1 Click Here(PDF, 13MB)
CBD Master Plan - Part 2 Click Here(PDF, 12MB)
Traffic Study Click Here(PDF, 2MB)
Economic Assessment Click Here(PDF, 1MB)
Heritage Report Click Here(PDF, 3MB)
Interim Report 1 Click Here(PDF, 14MB)
Adopted Work Program - 17 November 2009 (Revised) Click Here(PDF, 64KB)
Community Strategic Plan
The Goulburn Mulwaree Community Strategic Plan can be found under Integrated Planning & Reporting (IPR)
Social Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan
Cred Consulting were engaged by Goulburn Mulwaree Council to prepare a strategy to guide Council, stakeholders and the community on how to achieve social sustainability. Social sustainability is underpinned by the idea that understanding and addressing the needs of the most disadvantaged in our community benefits everyone. By placing people’s wellbeing at the heart of our planning and decision making, we can work to support and create a community that is informed, confident and able to participate in civic life and has a strong sense of hope for future generations.
There are three strategies with associated actions which are identified for our community:
- We will continue to build the skills and capacity of our community.
- We will strengthen bonds between community members and community groups.
- We will improve health and wellbeing for all in the community.
The Social Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan was adopted by Council on the 19 May 2020.
Social Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan Click Here(PDF, 9MB)
Background Report Click Here(PDF, 15MB)
Engagement Report Click Here(PDF, 9MB)
Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Council is required to undertake disability inclusion action planning under the NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014.
The Disability Inclusion Action Plan encompasses four key focus areas:
- Developing positive attitudes and behaviours in our community;
- Creating communities that are nice for people to live in;
- Helping people find good jobs and work they like doing; and
- Having good ways of doing things that will help people use our services.
GMC Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2021-2026(PDF, 235KB)
Employment Land Strategy
HillPDA were engaged by Goulburn Mulwaree Council to prepare a strategy informing Council and stakeholders on how to best support existing employment lands and identify new opportunities for encouraging employment business development through land use and infrastructure planning.
The resulting Employment Land Strategy provides the following:
- An assessment of the availability and demand for employment lands.
- Consideration of the drivers for economic growth and emerging industries.
- Recommendations to amend the Goulburn Mulwaree Local Environmental Plan 2009.
- Integrating the planning analysis and recommendations to support the economic development/marketing activities of Council, in particular to future industries and employers.
The Employment Land Strategy was adopted by Council on the 20 December 2016.
Links
Employment Land Strategy Click Here(PDF, 5MB)
Employment Land Strategy - Background Report Click Here(PDF, 5MB)
Employment Land Strategy - Public Exhibition Outcomes Report Click Here(PDF, 469KB)
Contact Details
Strategic Planning
Phone: 02 4823 4434
Email: council@goulburn.nsw.gov.au
Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan 2003
The Wollondilly River and Mulwaree Chain-of-Ponds Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan was carried out for Council in 2003 by SMEC. Goulburn has since experienced major flood events in June 2007, December 2010 and March 2012.
The Wollondilly River and Mulwaree Chain-of-Ponds Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan remains current for the purposes of flood planning. However Council has since adopted the 2016 Wollondilly and Mulwaree Rivers Flood Study which includes updates to the modelling of flooding extents. The 2016 flood study will be followed by a floodplain risk management study and plan, due to be completed by 2021, which will supersede this document.
The current Study and Plan is available in four (4) volumes via the links below.
Volume 1 Floodplain Risk Management Study Executive Summary and Report Click Here(PDF, 5MB)
Volume 2 Appendices and Drawings Click Here(PDF, 2MB)
Volume 3 Floodplain Risk Management Study Click Here(PDF, 2MB)
Volume 4 Draft Native Vegetation Enhancement Strategy Click Here(PDF, 2MB)
Flood Study 2016
The Wollondilly and Mulwaree Rivers Flood Study study was completed in 2016 by WMA Water. Goulburn has experienced a number of major flood events following the adoption of the 2003 Wollondilly River and Mulwaree Chain-of-Ponds Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan, the 2016 flood study has included the data from these more recent flood events.
Currently, the 2003 Wollondilly River and Mulwaree Chain-of-Ponds Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan remains the current for the purposes of flood planning. However Council is currently in the process of preparing a new flood plain risk management study and plan that will supersede this by 2021. As part of this process, Council has will establish a Floodplain Risk Management Committee to focus on flood related technical, social, economic, environment and cultural issues.
The flood study is available below:
Goulburn Flood Study - Final Report Click Here(PDF, 37MB)
Biodiversity Strategy
The Goulburn Mulwaree Biodiversity Strategy presents an outline of biodiversity within the Goulburn Mulwaree local government area and provides an overview of areas of high conservation value. The strategy also suggests actions for maintaining or improving the biodiversity within the LGA.
The strategy and associated documents can be viewed via the following links:
Goulburn Mulwaree Biodiversity Strategy Click Here(PDF, 1021KB)
Appendices 1 Click Here(PDF, 268KB)
Appendices 2 Click Here(PDF, 213KB)
Mountain Ash Road Flora Fliers
Mountain Ash Road Flora - Flier 1 Click Here(PDF, 777KB)
Mountain Ash Road Flora - Flier 2 Click Here(PDF, 857KB)
Mountain Ash Road Flora - Flier 3 Click Here(PDF, 968KB)
Mountain Ash Road Flora - Flier 4 Click Here(PDF, 749KB)
Pre 1750 & Current Vegetation Formations Click here(PDF, 7MB)
Threatened Species Potential Habitat Report - Tallong Village Click Here(PDF, 614KB)
Tallong Midge Orchid Habitat(PDF, 405KB)
Bush fire Prone Land Map
The Bush fire Prone Land Map is prepared by the NSW Rural Fire Service in consultation with local councils. Since of 2019, the NSW Rural Fire Services updated the Bush fire Prone Land Map to also include most grasslands in the local government area as bush fire prone land.
To check if your property is located in bush fire prone land Click Here
Contact Details
Development Control
Phone: 02 4823 4444
Email: council@goulburn.nsw.gov.au
Heritage Study Review
The Heritage Study Review was prepared by Barker Ryan Stewart Pty Ltd and Sue Rosen and Associates and was adopted by Council on 20 February 2018. The purpose of the document was to review and update previous heritage studies and create the first comprehensive study for the Goulburn Mulwaree local government area.
The outcomes of the Heritage Study Review informed Amendment 6 to the Goulburn Mulwaree Development Control Plan 2009 and is expected to inform future amendments to the Goulburn Mulwaree Local Environmental Plan 2009.
The Heritage Study Review is available via the link below:
Goulburn Mulwaree Heritage Study Review Click Here(PDF, 8MB)
Goulburn Mulwaree Strategy 2020
The Goulburn Mulwaree Strategy 2020 was prepared by Parsons Brinckerhoff and was adopted by Council on 20 February 2009. This strategy largely informed the creation of the original Goulburn Mulwaree Development Control Plan 2009, the Goulburn Mulwaree Development Control Plan 2009, Goulburn Mulwaree Section 94 Development Contributions Plan 2009 and the Section 94A Levy Development Contributions Plan 2009. All of these plans have since been amended over the following years either as the need arose or as a result of subsequent strategies or plans. It is expected that this strategy will be completely superseded following the introduction of a Local Strategic Planning Statement, due to be completed in 2020.
The Goulburn Mulwaree Strategy 2020 is available below:
Goulburn Mulwaree Strategy 2020 Click Here(PDF, 2MB)
Rural Living Handbook
The Rural Living Handbook is targeted at residents living on the land in Goulburn Mulwaree. It informs land owners of the many resources available to them, as well as the requirements and responsibilities of living on the land.
Rural Living Handbook - updated 2017 Click Here(PDF, 18MB)
Rural Living Handbook 2007-2009 Click Here(PDF, 2MB)
South Goulburn Endangered/Threatened Species Management Plan
The South Goulburn Endangered/Threatened Species Management Plan was prepared and adopted in 2004 for the purposes of:
- Identifying locations of threatened or endangered vegetation in the South Goulburn area.
- Determining the relative significance of vegetation stands.
- Examining existing land use patterns and committed development as they relate to remnant vegetation.
- Developing an approach to balance the competing objectives of vegetation preservation and development expectations.
- Seeking endorsement from NPWS and landowners as a framework for assessing future development proposals and ongoing land management for vegetation preservation.
South Goulburn Endangered/Threatened Species Management Plan Click Here(PDF, 5MB)
Southern Tablelands Regional Economic Development Strategy
The Southern Tablelands Regional Economic Development Strategy 2018–2022 sets out a long term economic vision and associated strategy for the three (3) local government areas of Goulburn Mulwaree, Upper Lachlan Shire and Yass Valley.
Southern Tablelands Regional Economic Development Plan Click Here(PDF, 6MB)
Southern Tablelands REDS Supporting Analysis Click Here(PDF, 19MB)
South East and Tablelands Regional Plan 2036
The South East and Tablelands Regional Plan 2036 is the NSW Government’s 20-year blueprint for the future of the South East and Tablelands region of NSW. This plan acts as the overarching strategic plan for the region, guiding the implementation of Local Strategic Planning Statements (due to be completed in mid-2020) and the assessment of planning proposals such as rezoning’s as well as supporting key infrastructure and policy priorities for the region.
The South East and Tablelands Regional Plan 2036 supersedes the previous Sydney-to-Canberra Corridor Regional Strategy.
The plan can be accessed using the link below
The South East and Tablelands Regional Plan 2036
Transport Freight and Logistics Research Paper
The Transport Freight and Logistics Research Paper was prepared GHD and adopted by Council on 2 October 2018. The purpose of the paper was to identify whether or not Goulburn Mulwaree is positioned to support the growth of the Transport, Freight and Logistics Industry, in accordance with a recommendation from the Employment Land Strategy.
The paper did find that Goulburn did have a locational advantage for the development of the rail freight industry. However Council ultimately concluded that the only financially viable option for supporting the future growth of the industry would be to simply move forward in delivering the other recommendations of the Employment Land Strategy.
Transport Freight and Logistics Research Paper Click Here(PDF, 1MB)
Goulburn Mulwaree Waterways Plan
The Goulburn Mulwaree Waterways Plan was completed with assistance from Council’s Sustainability Committee. The Waterways Plan recognises the benefit of healthy, attractive and sustainably managed waterways.
Goulburn Mulwaree Waterways Plan Click Here(PDF, 2MB)
Lake Bathurst and the Morass Wetland Management Plan
In 2008 the Hawkes Nepean Catchment Management Authority (as it was then known) developed the Lake Bathurst and the Morass Wetland Management Plan together with WetlandCare Australia. The Wetland Management Plan aims to maintain and rehabilitate wetland habitat in Lake Bathurst and The Morass through management of threats and protection of assets, to provide a high value wetland for sustainable use by local landholders and the community.
Lake Bathurst and the Morass Wetland Management Plan Click Here(PDF, 867KB)