A new draft site-specific Development Control Plan (DCP) for a new housing area on Cargo Road is now on Exhibition for Community comment.
The draft DCP applies to land known as 'Stage 1' of the Witton Place Candidate Area.
The Witton Place Candidate Area is one of several greenfield precincts identified by the Orange Local Housing Strategy (OLHS) (adopted 7 June 2022).
Under the OLHS, the Witton Place Candidate Area is identified as a critical site for meeting the City of Orange's long term housing needs.
The draft site-specific Development Control Plan is on public exhibition for 28 days from Tuesday, 10 June 2025 until Tuesday, 8 July 2025.
The exhibition documents are available for viewing online this page and at the Council's Customer Service Counter – ground floor, Civic Centre – corner of Byng Street and Lords Place, Orange – during ordinary office hours, being 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday;
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Gateway Alteration – Letter to Council
PP-2023-934 Gateway Alteration – 277 Cargo Road, Orange
Gateway Determination Letter to Council
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