Kariong Planning Proposal
The Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council have prepared a planning proposal which seeks to rezone land and deliver up to 50 new homes and a new pocket park.
Somersby Planning Proposal
The Hunter and Central Coast Planning Panel received a planning proposal from the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council for a site on Reeves Street, Somersby in July 2023.
Inspections and enforcements
We are committed to carrying out our compliance activities in a transparent way. As part of this, we provide regular reports on our compliance activities.
Aboriginal Land Planning Framework
The NSW Government is continuing to assist Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) across NSW to secure suitable uses for their land – land that has already been successfully claimed under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW).
NSW dual-naming policy
Since June 2001, the government has supported a dual naming policy to give prominence to Aboriginal place names alongside European counterparts.
Roads to Home
The Roads to Home program partners with Aboriginal communities across NSW to improve quality of life and economic opportunities.
Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council
Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council is one of 120 such councils in NSW. It is the largest non-government landholder on the Central Coast.
Exempt development
Exempt development is very low impact development that can be done for certain residential, commercial and industrial properties.
Aboriginal land use planning
Aboriginal land use planning supports culturally informed land management, recognising Country, community priorities and collaborative planning approaches.
Exempt development for cladding
The Grenfell fire in London in June 2017 highlighted a significant fire safety risk for buildings that use combustible materials on external walls and roofs.