Draft Wollongong Development Control Plan 2009: West Dapto Release Area

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Consultation has concluded

At its meeting on 24 June 2024(External link), Council resolved to exhibit the draft Chapter 16: West Dapto Release Area of the Wollongong Development Control Plan (WDCP) 2009.

Proposed changes:

This exhibition proposes changes to the existing WDCP. The amendments provide clear guidance on the desired outcomes and expectation for West Dapto Centres as required to meet the needs of the growing and future community while also providing investment certainty for landowners. Other proposed changes to Chapter D16 include:

  • Section 14 introduces Fowlers Village Centre and Marshall Mount Town Centre Master Plans into the WDCP, providing clear structure and guidance for the future development of the West Dapto Town and Village Centres.
  • Additional clarity within Section 4, 11 and 15 to support the implementation of the Master Plans.

The draft Wollongong Development Control Plan 2009: West Dapto Release Area is on exhibition from Tuesday 2 July to Tuesday 30 July 2024 and can be viewed:

To find out more:

Share your thoughts by:

Please provide your feedback by 30 July 2024. For written, phone and emailed submissions, please quote: 'West Dapto Centres Master Planning Project '. Any submissions become public documents and may be viewed by other persons on request. Please read Council's Privacy Policy(External link) 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(External link). If you need an interpreter, you can contact us through the Translating and Interpreting Service(External link) on 131 450. You’ll need to provide our phone number 02 4227 7111 for either service.


At its meeting on 24 June 2024(External link), Council resolved to exhibit the draft Chapter 16: West Dapto Release Area of the Wollongong Development Control Plan (WDCP) 2009.

Proposed changes:

This exhibition proposes changes to the existing WDCP. The amendments provide clear guidance on the desired outcomes and expectation for West Dapto Centres as required to meet the needs of the growing and future community while also providing investment certainty for landowners. Other proposed changes to Chapter D16 include:

  • Section 14 introduces Fowlers Village Centre and Marshall Mount Town Centre Master Plans into the WDCP, providing clear structure and guidance for the future development of the West Dapto Town and Village Centres.
  • Additional clarity within Section 4, 11 and 15 to support the implementation of the Master Plans.

The draft Wollongong Development Control Plan 2009: West Dapto Release Area is on exhibition from Tuesday 2 July to Tuesday 30 July 2024 and can be viewed:

To find out more:

Share your thoughts by:

Please provide your feedback by 30 July 2024. For written, phone and emailed submissions, please quote: 'West Dapto Centres Master Planning Project '. Any submissions become public documents and may be viewed by other persons on request. Please read Council's Privacy Policy(External link) 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(External link). If you need an interpreter, you can contact us through the Translating and Interpreting Service(External link) on 131 450. You’ll need to provide our phone number 02 4227 7111 for either service.