Environment and Planning Committee - 11 May 2026

Topics

• Council backs submission on draft Statewide Community Participation Plan
  Council has formally endorsed its submission to the NSW Government on a draft plan that shapes public participation in planning decisions.
  Could affect how residents are consulted on future development and planning proposals.

Decisions

• Apologies and leave of absence accepted
  An apology and leave of absence were accepted for Councillor Arthur and Councillor Pun.
  No direct service impact, but it kept the meeting quorum and business moving.
• Previous minutes confirmed
  The committee confirmed the minutes of the 13 April 2026 meeting.
  Administrative only; no new public decision.
• Development and Building Q3 metrics noted
  The committee noted the Quarterly Development and Building Team Functions and Services Metrics Report for January to March 2026.
  Gives residents visibility of development and building service performance, but did not change policy or services.
• Submission on Statewide Community Participation Plan endorsed
  Council endorsed its submission to the NSW Government on the draft Statewide Community Participation Plan and authorised the Director, Planning & Environment to finalise and submit it with minor non-substantive amendments.
  May influence how residents are consulted on future planning decisions and development matters.

Discussion

• Development and building service metrics
  A quarterly report on Development and Building team functions and services for January to March 2026 was received and noted.
  Useful for residents watching planning and building application service performance.
• Statewide Community Participation Plan submission
  The committee supported Council’s formal submission to the NSW Government on the draft plan, which relates to public participation in planning processes.
  Could affect how residents engage with future planning proposals and consultations.

Impacts

• Potential influence on future community consultation processes in planning matters.
• Routine development and building service performance was reviewed publicly, offering transparency for applicants and residents.

Places

• Georges River Council (local government area)
  The committee’s decisions apply across the council area.
• Hurstville (centre)
  Meeting venue at Georges River Civic Centre.

Next

• Finalise and submit the endorsed Community Participation Plan submission to the NSW Government
  As authorised, following the meeting
• Implement any minor non-substantive amendments to the submission if required
  Before submission
• Continue reporting development and building service metrics through quarterly updates
  Ongoing

Extract

MINUTES Environment and Planning Committee Monday, 11 May 2026 Dragon Room Georges River Civic Centre, Hurstville Georges River Council - Minutes of Environment and Planning Committee Meeting - 11 May 2026 PRESENT COUNCIL MEMBERS The Mayor, Councillor Elise Borg, Councillor Peter Mahoney (Chair), Councillor Matthew Allison, Councillor Elaina Anzellotti, Councillor Tom Arthur, Councillor Oliver Dimoski, Councillor Thomas Gao, Councillor Gerard Hayes, Councillor Christina Jamieson, Councillor Kathryn Landsberry, Councillor Nancy Liu, Councillor Peter Mahoney, Councillor Natalie Mort, Councillor Leon Pun, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Sam Stratikopoulos, and Councillor Ben Wang. COUNCIL STAFF Gener...