Joint Regional Planning Panels

Joint Regional Planning Panels (JRPP) were established under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 to determine regionally significant development applications (DAs)including, developments with a value of more than $10 million and subdivisions of more than 250 lots not determined by the Minister for Planning. They commenced on 1 July 2009,
Wollongong City Council is covered by the Southern Region.
 
The JRPP is made up of five members, three independent experts appointed by the Minister and two recommended by Council. They will have expertise in development disciplines (such as heritage, tourism, architecture, urban design or traffic issues) and will hear and determine DAs strictly on their merits in an open forum free of any political or other influence.

Council will continue to receive, notify and assess these DAs and prepare assessment reports and recommendations which will then be provided to the JRPP for determination. Council will also carry out post-determination functions including issuing any consent, notification, application and management of developer contributions, certification and most appeals.

You can find additional information and frequently asked questions on the JRPP website. The Southern Region Joint Planning Panel agendas and minutes can also be found on the JRPP website.