Draft Planning Agreements Policy 2026
Find out what’s changing and provide feedback on the draft policy
The Planning Agreements Policy explains how Council uses planning agreements when considering planning proposals (land rezoning) or development applications. The Policy helps guide how these agreements are used to support community needs and local outcomes. The Planning Agreements Policy was adopted in 2023 and has recently been reviewed.
What are the proposed updates?
We are proposing some minor updates to the Policy to keep it up to date, clearer to understand and consistent with current plans, policies and legislation. The changes mostly clarify how planning agreements work, update references and ensure community benefit and funding arrangements are clearly considered.
A full description of the amendments can be found in the Council Report.
Council resolved on 20 April 2026, to place on public exhibition a draft updated Policy. We’re now seeking your feedback on the recommended changes.
The Draft Planning Agreements Policy 2026 is on exhibition from Tuesday 28 April to Tuesday 26 May 2026 and can be viewed:
- At all Wollongong City Libraries during opening hours
- At Council’s Customer Service Centre, Ground Floor Administration Building, 41 Burelli Street Wollongong, between 9am and 5pm weekdays
- Online via the Documents Library
To find out more:
- Look at the Council Report
- Read the Draft Planning Agreements Policy 2026 (changes are in yellow highlight and strikethrough).
- Phone the Land Use Planning Team on 4227 7111
Share your thoughts by:
- Completing the online feedback question
- Emailing council@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
- Writing to The General Manager, Wollongong City Council, Locked Bag 8821 WOLLONGONG DC NSW 2500
Please provide your feedback by Tuesday 26 May 2026. For written and emailed submissions, please quote: 'Draft Planning Agreements Policy 2026'. Any submissions become public documents and may be viewed by other persons on request. Please read Council's Privacy Policy before submitting your feedback.
Accessibility and language assistance
If you’re d/Deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech or language difficulty, you can contact us through the National Relay Service. If you need an interpreter, you can contact us through the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. You’ll need to provide our phone number 02 4227 7111 for either service.
