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Have your say

Bega Urban Land Release Planning Proposal and Draft Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme

We are inviting community feedback on a Planning Proposal and Draft Affordable Housing contributions scheme for the Bega Urban Land Release Area.

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Council has endorsed a planning proposal to amend the Bega Valley Local Environmental Plan 2013 (BVLEP 2013), aiming to rezone approximately 279 hectares of land currently zoned rural, rural residential or productivity support.

Drawing on the recommendations of the Bega Structure Plan, the Bega Urban Land Release Planning Proposal aims to support the creation of new homes, shops and public spaces, laying the foundation for 25 to 30 years of housing supply in the Bega Valley Shire.

The proposal outlines the development of three new neighbourhoods, supported by essential infrastructure such as roads, utilities and open spaces. If approved, the rezoning could enable the construction of more than 2,200 dwellings.

The land proposed for rezoning is currently zoned as rural, rural residential or productivity support. The new zoning would include a mix of low-density and rural residential housing, commercial areas and public open spaces.

Funded by the NSW Government’s Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund, the proposal and its supporting technical studies were prepared by specialists in collaboration with Council staff, government agencies, and informed by community feedback to the Bega Structure Plan.

A Draft Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme accompanies the proposal, applying to land where residential capacity will increase. Contributions may be made via monetary payments, completed dwellings or land, depending on individual circumstances.

Feedback about the planning proposal and contributions scheme are welcome during the exhibition period which runs from 22 September to 2 November 2025.

Three new neighbourhoods

  • Western precinct - click here more information on proposals for the Western precinct

  • Central precinct - click here more information on proposals for the Central precinct

  • Eastern precinct - click here more information on proposals for the Eastern precinct.

Community Information Sessions

Drop-in sessions will be held at the Bega Commemorative Civic Centre on:

  • Thursday 2 October, from 3pm to 5pm
  • Tuesday 7 October, from 5pm to 7pm

For more information, visit: Bega Urban Land Release Rezoning project page

Have Your Say

We are seeking your feedback on the planning proposal and Draft Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme for the Bega Urban Land Release Rezoning Area.

Have your say by: 

Submissions must include your full name, address, contact details, signature and any political donations or gifts disclosure. Note: Under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, your submission may be publicly accessible. You may request confidentiality by stating “objection in confidence,” though Council may still be required to release your details.
Council is authorised as the local plan-making authority to exercise the functions for this planning proposal. 

 

Documents on exhibition:

 

Who's listening

Terry Dwyer
Strategic Planner
Bega Valley Shire Council
Phone: 0434 958 376
Email: [email protected]

Sophie Thomson
Strategic Planning Coordinator
Bega Valley Shire Council
Phone: (02) 6499 2222
Email: [email protected]

 

Please submit your feedback by: Midnight Sunday 2 November 2025

Online feedback form

 

 

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