Have your say on the Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement

Central Coast Council’s Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) is on public exhibition from Monday 18 May to Friday 24 July 2026. 

The LSPS identifies priorities for land use planning over the next 20 years, helping to inform Council’s strategic plans and guide key activities. 

Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said while the draft has evolved to reflect the region’s future needs, many of the principles in Council’s original LSPS remain relevant including the focus on enabling growth in Gosford City. 

“Council is proactively planning for growth over the next 20 years, while preserving everything we value and love about life on the Central Coast,” Mayor McKinna said.

“Renewing our town centres, ensuring we have good housing choices, protecting our natural areas, enriching cultural spaces, and advocating for efficient public transport continue to be key considerations.

“The draft LSPS also proposes that new residential and employment areas are investigated and planned for, to ensure there’s enough zoned land to support new homes and jobs, with infrastructure coordinated and delivered in a timely manner.”

The draft LSPS introduces place statements that identify the special qualities of places, as well as specific concerns and opportunities within local communities. 

Planning proposed in the Central Lakes District will ensure a coordinated response with Lake Macquarie Council to deliver housing, jobs and services in the northern areas.

“We want to make sure people have a range of opportunities to participate in this important community planning. The draft LSPS can be viewed online, or you can choose to attend a local pop-up session or more detailed information presentation,” Mayor McKinna said.

For details on community engagement options, search ‘Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement’ at yourvoiceourcoast.com.

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