Quick reminder: Our next meeting will be Monday 17thFebruary 2025 starting 7pm,
Huskisson Community Centre, Dent St, Huskisson.
We have guest speakers from Council’s Tourism Team attending and there’ll be a light supper afterwards.
Know of a local matter that involves the community please let us know , we will do our best to help.
If you have an issue you want to let Council know about you can either call them on 1300 293 111, or email: council@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au
Also keep an eye on opportunities for feedback and opportunities to participate.
SCC Planning documents and activity
- DA2025/1051 – 24 Bowen St, HuskissonApplication for the demolition of the existing house and shed and construction of a twelve (12) unit four (4) storey residential flat building with basement carpark.
Located directly opposite a recently listed heritage church site with culturally sensitive land attached, the proposed building will stand approx 13.85 metres above ground level, in a zone with an 11 metre height limit. To our knowledge no other building in Zone R3 has gone over the limit to this extent!It appears we are being asked to comment on more and more applications at the moment seeking to exceed building height limits, usually pushing for a fourth storey and some for a rooftop swimming pool. The effect on the surrounding properties is of great concern as is the precedent it creates.
The application is on notification until 7 April 2025 and submissions must be received by close of business on that date. Submissions maybe lodged online via the Council’s e-property platform. More Information - Tree Removal Update and The Gordon Timbs 45 degree RuleRecently Council voted to revert the trial 45 Degree Rule exemption back to the previous version (version 4) which was in place before the 12-month trial period came into effect. The exemption will be renamed to ‘The Gordon Timbs 45 Degree Rule,’ and it will include a reference to native tree species list that could be used for replanting. It means landowners will no longer be required to:
- New Director City Performance AnnouncedCouncil welcomes Katie Buckman to the executive leadership role of Director City Performance.A chartered accountant with more than 20 years’ experience, Ms Buckman joined Council in 2023 as CFO and has been instrumental in steering Council on a path to financial sustainability. More information
- Maintenance of Vegetation at Collingwood BeachThe HWCV have lodged a complaint with the Office of Local Government about council pursuing ideological purposes trying to weaken environmental protection by overturning past decisions. In this case wanting to review “ongoing maintenance of the vegetation at Collingwood Beach set out in the Action Plan adopted at the Development & Environment Committee 6 April 2021”.More information
- Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan Review (CISP)Their engagement summary report is now available and council will use this feedback to help form recommendations in the final Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan (CISP). Full Report
- Liveability Census SurveyAustralia’s largest social research project is back, and Council would like the voices of the Shoalhaven community to be heard.The Liveability Census asks residents to reflect on the issues that matter most to local communities and consider how Shoalhaven’s towns and villages compare to others across the country. More information and Link to Survey
- Recycling RefresherIf you get confused about what goes in your yellow bin, take comfort you are not alone. What goes in the yellow bin is actually quite limited but the good news is there are other recycling options beyond your kerbside service. More information
- Draft Shoalhaven Local Approvals Policy on public exhibitionThe Shoalhaven community is invited to provide feedback on the draft Shoalhaven Local Approvals Policy 2025 (LAP).The draft policy outlines the activities that require approval from Council in accordance with Section 68 of the NSW Local Government Act 1993, including:
- Footpath dining
- Street stalls
- Water supply
- Installation of sewerage management systems
- Drainage
- Installation of caravans/manufactured homes
- Operation of mobile food vans.
- More information
Recent Development Applications in Huskisson / Woollamia
- Nothing new to report at this staged Rd, Woollamia
Approved
Link to Documents on Exhibition
Please note: more DAs have probably come in but the staff shortage at Council might mean that they haven’t been uploaded on to DA Tracker yet.
Events / Other
- NSW Marine Estate News March/April 2025
- In this edition we see how technology is protecting our riverbanks and the rise in key fish species around oyster reef restoration sites.
- Explore the Seabirds to Seascapes Trail, see how turtle nests were saved from cyclone swells and discover why NSW’s seagrass shows promising signs in warming waters. More information
- Jervis Bay Aquaculture Project Modification
- Approval has been given for the modification to relocate and expand three existing mussel leases in Jervis Bay.
- The two leases in Callala Bay will move approx 250m north west & expand by 5ha each to 25ha, and the lease in Vincentia will move to Callala Bay & expand by 10ha to 20ha. More information
- What’s On in Bundanon – View
Kind Regards,
Committee HWCV
Date: 2/4/2025
