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Planning Proposal – 91 Guise St Sutton

REZONING

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet and pay our respect to elders past and present

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Purpose of tonight

Planning proposal process and where we are up to
Provide a summary of the refined proposal
Outline Voluntary Planning Agreement

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Planning Proposal Process

STEP 1 – Pre – Lodgement Meeting

Meeting with Council and agencies, TfNSW, Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, Biodiversity and Conservation

Prepare technical and supporting documentation: Traffic, BDAR, Flooding, Bushfire

STEP 2 – Prepare Planning Proposal

STEP 2A – Draft Planning Agreement for Community Infrastructure

Formal Rezoning Application and Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) Letter of Offer lodged

Assessment by Council & referral to DPHI for Gateway

Timeframe

September 2024 – Completed

October 2025, inc VPA

Completed

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Planning Proposal Process cont.

STEP 3 – Gateway Determination

Proposal Assessed and Gateway Determination issued by DHPI

STEP 3A – Voluntary Planning Agreement

Proposal considered by Council for Public Exhibition

STEP 4 & 5– Gateway Conditions and Public Exhibition

Exhibition 28 days. Exhibition administered by YVC. Community information sessions proposed to the run by Proponent

STEP 6 – Finalisation

Final Consideration by Council. Plan made & land rezoned

No subdivision can occur prior to the submission of a DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – SUBDIVISION

Timeframe (indicative only)

March-April 2026

June – July 2026

September 2026

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Summary of proposal

Total site area ~ 319 ha
Refined development footprint to avoid sensitive areas
Move away from reticulated sewer on smaller lots
Incorporate land for bypass
Upgrade causeway to a bridge

Proposed LEP Zones

R2 Residential (~190–200 lots, 5000m²- 2ha+ ha) approx. 40% of the site

C2 Conservation (conservation agreement)

RE1 Public Recreation (open space)

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Concept Plan

Lot layout subject to a DA for subdivision
Development in Stages

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Planning Agreement

Value of VPA – up to $5M
Commitment Permanent conservation of high-value vegetation through a Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement
Dedication of land for public open space
Delivery of key infrastructure including contribution to replacement of the low level causeway over McLauchlins Creek on Sutton Road with a bridge
Dedication of land for the Sutton bypass alignment that will remove heavy-vehicle movements from the village and improve safety near the school long term

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Planning Agreement

Community Benefit

Safety upgrade – replaces flood-prone causeway with a new all-weather bridge
Short-term improvement – delivers tangible benefits early, ahead of any future bypass
Better connectivity & resilience – enhances access, including during floods and emergencies
Allows for the land dedication for a future bypass