We're inviting the community to provide feedback on proposed updates to the Coffs Harbour Development Control Plan (DCP) 2015.

The City’s Development Control Plan (Coffs Harbour DCP 2015) contains guidance for the design and assessment of development.

We are seeking community feedback on the DCP Amendment to update references to align with the recently released NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure Community Participation Plan.

Amendments will include:

• Updating references to the recently released NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure Community Participation Plan.
• Reflecting changes to planning legislation.

The City regularly reviews and updates its DCP to ensure that it performs appropriately and to provide additional guidance where needed or to address changes in legislation and errors.

How you can Have Your Say

View the document library to review the DCP amendment and read the FAQs.

You can share your feedback by:

• 🖥️ Filling out the online submission form

• 📧 Emailing us at: coffs.council@chcc.nsw.gov.au

• 📬 Posting your feedback to: Locked Bag 155, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

📅 Submissions close on 28 October 2026.

What Happens Next

All submissions will be considered by the City in finalising the DCP amendment.