Planning controls and guidelines

Building and design guidelines and strategies Design guidelines have been developed to ensure streetscapes and houses in our new communities are well designed.	Calderwood Urban Development Project Calderwood Urban Development Project is approximately 700 hectares of rural lands to the north-west of Albion Park.	Cultural and Heritage Advice We have undertaken studies to ensure that heritage is appropriately considered and items are appropriately conserved.
Development contributions and planning agreements Development contributions are put towards funding the cost of additional infrastructure required as a result of growth.	Planning Agreements Register Planning agreements are a voluntary arrangement between Council and a developer to deliver public benefits.	Development Control Plan (DCP) Our Development Control Plan outlines the planning controls that apply to development proposals.
Local Environmental Plans (LEPs) Our LEPs are our main planning tool to shape the future of Shellharbour and ensure local development is done appropriately.	Planning studies The historic, cultural and social qualities of our the city and our community underpin our planning decisions for the future.	Shellharbour Engineering Code Our Shellharbour Engineering Code provides specifications for the design and construction of subdivisions in our LGA.
Community Participation Plan The Community Participation Plan for Shellharbour City Council’s Planning Functions sets out how and when Council will engage with the community.	Shellharbour City Local Strategic Planning Statement Our Shellharbour City Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) guides the future of land use planning in the City.	Work as Executed Guidelines Development consents are available for inspection free of charge at our Administration Centre.