Independent Report on Public Hearing for Evans Road/Orcam Lane, Rooty
Submissions closed on 15 April 2024
On 9 May 2024 an Independent Public Hearing into the reclassification of Lot 201 DP 592610, Corner Evans Road and Orcam Lane, Rooty Hill was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the NSW Local Government Act 1993 and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The legislation requires a Public Hearing to be held when a Planning Proposal seeks to reclassify public land.
In the case of Lot 201 DP 592610, Corner Evans Road and Orcam Lane, Rooty Hill, it is proposed to reclassify the land from ‘community’ to ‘operational’ land.
The Public Hearing provided the opportunity for the community to present their views on the Planning Proposal to an independent person. The Hearing was independently chaired and conducted by Ms Monique Darcy, who is neither an officer of Council nor a Councillor.
The Chairperson has prepared a report from the Public Hearing which will be presented to Council for its consideration before Council determines the Planning Proposal.
An electronic copy of the report is available through this link.(PDF, 746KB)
A hard copy of the Public Hearing Report is also available to view at: Council’s Civic Centre, 62 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown 2148.
Background information relating to the Independent Public Hearing Report
The Planning Proposal for the reclassification of Lot 201 DP 592610, Corner Evans Road and Orcam Lane, Rooty Hill was previously exhibited, and public submissions were invited from 13 March – 15 April 2024. No written submissions were received from the community during the exhibition.
The period for submissions on the Planning Proposal has now concluded and no further public submissions will be accepted.
What happens next?
Council did not receive any written submissions to the planning proposal. Given this, Council officers will now review the Independent Public Hearing Report and present a report on the Planning Proposal to Council for its consideration. Council will then consider this report before determining the Planning Proposal at a Council meeting, open to the public.
If you require further information regarding this matter please contact Council’s Coordinator Strategic Planning , Rachel Agyare on 02 9839 5960 at council@blacktown.nsw.gov.au or rachel.agyare@blacktown.nsw.gov.au