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Land use and development within the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA) is managed through a range of state and local strategies, plans and policies.
View planning notices currently on exhibition including s4.59 notices, development proposals, contributions plans and development control plans.
Access Australian and NSW State Government planning policies, strategies and legislation.
View our Local Environment Plan 2011 and find out how to apply for an LEP amendment.
Access our local planning strategies and policies.
Learn about our development controls for the Cessnock LGA, including our Development Control Plan (DCP) and Community Participation Plan.
Access and find information about Contributions Plans and Planning Agreements.
Find out about our heritage listings and heritage conservation areas.
Access the IntraMaps online mapping system, obtain a map from our Geographical Information System team, or find links to external mapping sites.
FAQs that will help you plan.