Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the release of the Wilton Development Control Plan (DCP) saying it’s a win for the community.
Prepared by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, the DCP, provides the detailed planning and design controls which will guide the development of more than 9,000 homes in the South East Wilton and North Wilton precincts.
It incorporates green building design, more trees, and protections for the local koala population and habitat, while enhancing the natural beauty and landscape of Wilton and its surrounds.
In response, Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan said the DCP plan will help ensure that Wilton is a great place to live for future communities.
“Our council has fought hard for strong planning provisions that will realise our vision for Wilton to be a vibrant and sustainable community that will represent outstanding planning in Australia,” he said.
“Our new town in Wilton is here now and growing every day as new families move in.
“We are focussed on creating vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities in Wilton and are advocating strongly for the fast-tracking of NSW Government planned infrastructure including public transport, schools, health and recreational facilities.”
“I’m very pleased the NSW Government has listened to our advocacy and the concerns of the community since the plan was exhibited over a year ago, and it is abundantly clear just how far this plan has come since the feedback was provided,” he said.
“Wilton will have the community and the environment at its heart, offering a fantastic lifestyle.’’
The DCP has been developed in partnership between the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and Wollondilly Council to ensure that Wilton will be a town that reflects the community’s desire for a unique and sustainable place to live.
The Wilton Growth Area Development Control Plan (DCP) can be viewed on the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment website.
The NSW Government has also released for comment the draft Wilton Complying Development Code, which is available at https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/draftplans/onexhibition
Wollondilly Council says it will be reviewing the draft Wilton Complying Development Code and providing feedback to the NSW Government to ensure it provides “the best possible outcome for the community”.
