BIMC planning proposal submitted to Council

MEDIA RELEASE 23 September 2022

A Planning Proposal has been submitted to Council to insert a site-specific planning control in the Bathurst Local Environment Plan (LEP) to facilitate the proposal for a six storey Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre (BIMC) and a four-storey carpark. The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has now authorised Council to formally commence community consultation.

Mayor Robert Taylor said the Planning Proposal does not approve the BIMC or the carpark as it remains state significant development.

“It only seeks to amend the planning controls for a new height and floor space ratio because the current planning controls do not permit the proposed development,” he said.

“The site-specific controls proposed in the planning proposal would first need to be in place before a development application for the proposed BIMC and carpark can be determined by the Department.”

The Planning Proposal will be on public exhibition for 28 days from 5 October to 2 November. A public information session will be held during the exhibition period.

A submission hearing will also be held at the end of the public exhibition period whereby those who have lodged a written submission with Council will be invited to attend.

Feedback can be made on YourSay Bathurst from 5 October.

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