Council Information Session Wednesday 13 November at 4pm
Council is holding a community information session at Council Chambers regarding the review of the Shoalhaven LEP relating to - Tourist & Visitor Accommodation Clause 2.8 Temporary Use of Land The review is driven by Berry Forum proposals aimed at addressing loopholes in the LEP that are open to [...]
Forum Submission – 55 Wire Lane
The Forum Committee has considered the content of the presentation made by the proponent at the Forum meeting on 10 October and the response from community members. A very similar planning proposal submitted three years ago for 510 Beach Road was considered by the Joint Regional Planning Panel and i [...]
JRPP Review of Planning Proposal – 510 Beach Rd
The JRPP Review was conducted on 26 & 27 September 2016 and the findings can be viewed here >> JRPP 510 Beach rd [...]
Forum Correspondence 15 August to 10 October 2019
Council Notifications Wire Lane Draft Planning Proposal Removal of five pine trees lifting the kerb, gutter and road pavement in Princess St Water Supply Update Notification of multiple amendments to Shoalhaven LEP Other Correspondence Request from Calalla Bay CCB re notification of modified DAs Req [...]
DA for Masonic Retirement Village
The development involves the reconfiguration of the back of house areas and extensions providing for a new front entry and front of house facilities, as well as 10 new bedrooms. The proposal also includes an additional site entry, carparking area, pathways and landscaping. The proposed additions and [...]
DA for Gabby’s Function Centre
Alterations and Additions to Existing Function Centre and Additional Use involving a Small Bar/Restaurant. See - DA Statement of Environmental Effects [...]
Draft Planning Proposal for 55 Wire Lane
This Proposal seeks to amend the Shoalhaven LEP to rezone land at 55 Wire Lane, Berry to an R5 Large Lot Residential zone, and to reduce the minimum lot size of the subject land to 1 hectare (ha). The draft Proposal can be viewed here - Wire Lane PP [...]
Chairman’s Report 2018/19
The Forum is the Community Consultative Body representing the views of the Berry region to Council. It aims to enable an informed community to influence the future of the Berry region. Meetings and Communications > Average attendance at the public meetings was 80, and 217 attended the AGM. > T [...]
DA for Strongs Rd ‘Temporary’ Function Centre refused
At the Development Committee meeting on 1 October, councillors unanimously supported the staff recommendation to refuse the DA. It was also announced that the applicant in North Nowra had withdrawn his DA, having failed to provide evidence of no adverse impact. This decision should set a precedent f [...]
Changes to Slow Down to 40kph Rule
From Gareth Ward MP After feedback from motorists and following the completion of a trial requiring drivers to slow down to 40km/h when passing stationary emergency vehicles with flashing blue or red lights, some changes have been made. From September 26: Drivers will no longer need to slow down to [...]