Proposed Reclassification of Public Land from Community Land to Operational Land within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1993

Pursuant to Section 29 of the Local Government Act 1993, a Public Hearing will be held into the proposed reclassification of public land through a Planning Proposal process for the following lands:

  • Off Magpie Hollows Road (Lake Lyell) – Lot 5 DP 1304125
  • Off Magpie Hollows Road (Lake Lyell) – Lot 1 DP 246233
  • 2 Lithgow Street/Main Street – Part Lot 45 DP 1096536
  • 67 Bridge Street – Part Lot 2 DP 1077295

The supporting material required to accompany the proposed reclassifications as required by LEP Practice Note PN 16-001 is available as part of the exhibition material for the draft Housekeeping Planning Proposal can be accessed online at https://www.letstalksevenvalleys.com.au/hlep2025

The Public Hearing will be held on:

Thursday, 26 February 2026
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Lithgow Library Learning Centre
157 Main Street, Lithgow

The public hearing will be conducted by an independent chairperson and provides an opportunity for any member of the public to make a short verbal presentation of no more than 5 minutes duration, to the chairperson of the hearing. Written submissions will also be accepted by the chairperson.

Following the Public Hearing the chairperson will prepare a report on the hearing; a copy of which will be publicly available once it has been received by Council.

Any person wishing to make a presentation to the Public Hearing should register their interest by C.O.B Wednesday 25th February 2026, by contacting Mr Christian Matthews on (02) 6354 9911 or by email at council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au.

Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Council’s Strategic Planning team on (02) 6354 9999.