Orange City Council is seeking nominations for a community member to join a key planning panel.
The Western Regional Planning Panel is one of a number across the state, established by the NSW Government, to determine development proposals of regional significance.
The Planning Panels determine regionally significant development applications (DAs) in each local government area. There are five panel members on the panel which decides on proposals in the Orange area: three appointed by the state government and two appointed by Orange City Council.
The two locally appointed members include one councillor and one member of the community with appropriate expertise. The councillor role has been filled Cr Mel McDonnell with Cr Gerald Power as a back-up.
The Council appointments are for a three-year term.
“The Western Regional Planning Panel considers a range of major projects with regional significance,” said Mayor, Tony Mileto.
“As they consider these important DAs, it’s important that the panel hears from citizens who can bring local perspectives to the table.”
“I’d encourage anyone who believes they have the right expertise to consider putting in an application.”
More information about applying can be found here.
It is a requirement that at least one of the Council nominees possesses appropriate expertise in one or more of the following areas: planning, architecture, heritage, the environment, urban design, economics, traffic and transport, law, engineering, government and public administration or tourism.
Further information on Planning Panels can be found on the NSW Department of Planning website: http://www.planningpanels.nsw.gov.au or by contacting the Council’s Manager Development Assessments on 6393 8260.
Expressions of Interest from members of the Orange community to represent Orange on the Western Joint Regional Planning Panel should be submitted to:
- The Chief Executive Officer,
- Orange City Council,
- PO Box 35,
- Orange NSW 2800
by 5pm on Friday, 2 May 2025.
