Commencement of Stage 1 DCP: The commencement of the Stage 1 DCP will occur on 1st September 2023. This means that any development application lodged (i.e. submitted and with fees paid) on or after the 1st September 2023 that proposes works covered by the new Stage 1 DCP parts will be assessed against the new DCP parts.
To view and download the new Stage 1 DCP parts, please see Council’s website here.
Randwick City Council is undertaking a two-stage review of the existing Randwick Development Control Plan 2013 (DCP) that applies to the Randwick City Local Government Area. Stage One of the review has been prepared for public exhibition and is open for community comment.
A DCP outlines the design requirements for new development that must be considered when preparing a Development Application. It provides the rules for building setbacks and design, landscaping and environmental requirements. Council’s current DCP 2013 can be found on Council’s website.
DCPs are made by Council in consultation with the community. A DCP supports and supplements (but cannot override or replace) the provisions in Council's Local Environment Plan (LEP) - which is the overriding principal planning document.
The LEP sets the 'big picture' rules for things like zoning, building heights and density, while the DCP provides specific guidelines for how that development is to occur. The two work together.
The proposed stage one draft DCP controls seek to ensure future residential development can accommodate projected growth and demographic changes, and achieve design excellence and high environmental performance.
Read our information sheet on the draft DCP Review.
Key amendments proposed in the draft DCP
| Part B2 Heritage |
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| Key changes: - Amend boundary of existing Moira Crescent Heritage Conservation Area
- Include new Edgecumbe Estate Heritage Conservation Area including statement of significance.
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Part C1 Low Density Housing
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| Key changes: - Revised vegetation, deep soil and landscaping controls
- Removal of external wall height control and replace with side envelope control
- Revised rooftop terrace, excavation and outbuilding controls
- Inclusion of additional definitions for clarity
- Updating objectives and diagrams
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Part E2 Randwick Education and Health Specialised Centre |
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| Key changes: - Update mapping in this section to avoid overlap with the new Part E7- Housing Investigation Areas
- Remove areas within the E2 precinct that are covered by the Randwick Hospital Campus
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Part E7 Housing Investigation Areas (HIAs) |
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| Key changes: - New overarching controls
- New HIA site specific controls
- New detail design controls
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Stage Two of the DCP review will involve reviewing all remaining parts of Randwick DCP to ensure the controls align with Council’s strategic directions.
Background to the draft DCP:
A draft of parts B2, C1, E2 and E7 of the Randwick DCP have been prepared to support the recently endorsed Comprehensive LEP changes relating to minimum lot size controls, Housing Investigation Areas and other minor administrative changes.
The proposed planning controls seek a best practice sustainable planning outcome, and high quality and sustainable residential dwellings. They will achieve design excellence to encourage with surrounding streetscapes, support walkable and cyclable neighbourhoods and offer a high level of residential amenity.
Feedback provided following the recent public exhibition of the Comprehensive LEP and the review of public submissions has been considered in the preparation of the draft sections.
Have questions? Chat with us in person:
Have your say:
You are invited to review the proposed DCP changes and let us know what you think. A good place to start is by reviewing the detailed information sheets we have developed that summarise the changes. You can also read the full DCP too.
All submissions will be considered and reported to Council before finalising Stage One of the DCP.
The Stage Two DCP update is anticipated to be released for community consultation in mid-2023.
DCP on exhibition: 13 December 2022 to 5pm 14 February 2023.
Commencement of Stage 1 DCP: The commencement of the Stage 1 DCP will occur on 1st September 2023. This means that any development application lodged (i.e. submitted and with fees paid) on or after the 1st September 2023 that proposes works covered by the new Stage 1 DCP parts will be assessed against the new DCP parts.
To view and download the new Stage 1 DCP parts, please see Council’s website here.
Randwick City Council is undertaking a two-stage review of the existing Randwick Development Control Plan 2013 (DCP) that applies to the Randwick City Local Government Area. Stage One of the review has been prepared for public exhibition and is open for community comment.
A DCP outlines the design requirements for new development that must be considered when preparing a Development Application. It provides the rules for building setbacks and design, landscaping and environmental requirements. Council’s current DCP 2013 can be found on Council’s website.
DCPs are made by Council in consultation with the community. A DCP supports and supplements (but cannot override or replace) the provisions in Council's Local Environment Plan (LEP) - which is the overriding principal planning document.
The LEP sets the 'big picture' rules for things like zoning, building heights and density, while the DCP provides specific guidelines for how that development is to occur. The two work together.
The proposed stage one draft DCP controls seek to ensure future residential development can accommodate projected growth and demographic changes, and achieve design excellence and high environmental performance.
Read our information sheet on the draft DCP Review.
Key amendments proposed in the draft DCP
| Part B2 Heritage |
|
| Key changes: - Amend boundary of existing Moira Crescent Heritage Conservation Area
- Include new Edgecumbe Estate Heritage Conservation Area including statement of significance.
|
Part C1 Low Density Housing
|
|
| Key changes: - Revised vegetation, deep soil and landscaping controls
- Removal of external wall height control and replace with side envelope control
- Revised rooftop terrace, excavation and outbuilding controls
- Inclusion of additional definitions for clarity
- Updating objectives and diagrams
|
Part E2 Randwick Education and Health Specialised Centre |
|
| Key changes: - Update mapping in this section to avoid overlap with the new Part E7- Housing Investigation Areas
- Remove areas within the E2 precinct that are covered by the Randwick Hospital Campus
|
Part E7 Housing Investigation Areas (HIAs) |
|
| Key changes: - New overarching controls
- New HIA site specific controls
- New detail design controls
|
Stage Two of the DCP review will involve reviewing all remaining parts of Randwick DCP to ensure the controls align with Council’s strategic directions.
Background to the draft DCP:
A draft of parts B2, C1, E2 and E7 of the Randwick DCP have been prepared to support the recently endorsed Comprehensive LEP changes relating to minimum lot size controls, Housing Investigation Areas and other minor administrative changes.
The proposed planning controls seek a best practice sustainable planning outcome, and high quality and sustainable residential dwellings. They will achieve design excellence to encourage with surrounding streetscapes, support walkable and cyclable neighbourhoods and offer a high level of residential amenity.
Feedback provided following the recent public exhibition of the Comprehensive LEP and the review of public submissions has been considered in the preparation of the draft sections.
Have questions? Chat with us in person:
Have your say:
You are invited to review the proposed DCP changes and let us know what you think. A good place to start is by reviewing the detailed information sheets we have developed that summarise the changes. You can also read the full DCP too.
All submissions will be considered and reported to Council before finalising Stage One of the DCP.
The Stage Two DCP update is anticipated to be released for community consultation in mid-2023.
DCP on exhibition: 13 December 2022 to 5pm 14 February 2023.
