Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement

Summary
Council has prepared a draft Local Strategic
Planning Statement (LSPS) for the Burwood local
government area.
The draft LSPS sets out the 20-year vision for the area
and identifies priorities and actions for Council to make
Burwood more liveable, productive and sustainable in
the future.
The draft LSPS is on public exhibition from
Tuesday 6 August to Monday 16 September 2019.
This brochure is a summary of the draft LSPS and
is designed to explain its key features to encourage
the community to provide feedback during the
exhibition period.
The draft LSPS document and other
background information can be found at:
http://bit.ly/BurwoodLSPS
Vision
Burwood is home to a thriving town centre and
cherished heritage conservation areas that are
conveniently connected to world class transport, with
well-designed buildings and inviting public spaces.
A wide range of jobs attracts workers and visitors
and enable more locals to work closer to home. The
streets are alive day and night with people drawn to its
renowned hospitality and entertainment offerings.
Neighbourhoods are safe places filled with distinct
character, offering a range of housing options. Clean,
green, leafy neighbourhoods provide great amenity
with access to nearby open space.
Themes
The vision is supported by four themes.
Infrastructure and Collaboration
• Infrastructure is delivered to support a
growing population
• A collaborative approach to planning
delivers great outcomes for the community
Liveability
• A great strategic centre with high
density, quality urban design and
inviting public spaces
• A diversity of housing types and affordability
provides better housing choice
• Local character is protected and enhanced
Productivity
• A strong and thriving centre for jobs
and investment and a leading
entertainment destination
Sustainability
• Green, open spaces and tree lined streets
• A leader in sustainable and resilient
city processes
Planning Priorities What does the LSPS cover?
The four themes are consistent with the themes set out The draft LSPS contains:
in the NSW Government’s Eastern City District Plan
1. An introduction which sets out the policies and
and will be monitored against identified measures and
previous community consultation that informed the
implemented through planning priorities.
draft LSPS and the next steps that will follow the
public exhibition
Infrastructure and Collaboration
2. The vision for Burwood over the next 20 years
P1. Plan for a city that is supported by infrastructure 3. Context which explains Burwood’s place in the
P2. Deliver local infrastructure, services and facilities Eastern City District and summarises the key
features of the local community and economy
Liveability 4. Overview of the four key themes and
planning priorities
P3. Provide housing supply, choice and affordability in
5. For each of the four themes:
close proximity to jobs, services and public transport
• An introduction that provides local context
P4. Provide high quality planning and urban design
outcomes for key sites and precincts • The key action for each theme
• Planning Priorities
P5. Identify local character areas considering
preservation, enhancement and cultivation • Actions
6. A table setting out the implementation, monitoring
Productivity and reporting program
7. An appendix which explains the areas that will
P6. Strategically grow investment, business
opportunities and jobs be investigated for the development of local
character statements.
P7. Grow Burwood’s night-time entertainment, dining
and other recreational opportunities
P8. Increase the long term viability of all centres
P9. Support urban freight and commercial servicing
along commercial corridors
Sustainability
P10. Deliver high quality open space and
recreation facilities
P11. Increase urban tree canopy cover
P12. Deliver Green Grid connections
P13. Promote the improved health and enjoyment of
the Cooks River waterway
P14. Protect and enhance biodiversity
P15. Reduce carbon emissions and manage energy,
water and waste efficiently
P16. Adapt to the impacts of urban and natural hazards
and climate change.
The planning priorities will be delivered through actions
to guide land use decisions by Council. Most actions
will be completed over a 10-year period.
Get involved Making a submission

The draft LSPS is on exhibition for public comment If you would like to comment on the draft LSPS,
from Tuesday 6 August to Monday 16 September 2019. please forward your submission by Monday
16 September 2019.
Once finalised and endorsed, the Burwood LSPS will
guide future growth across the local government area. There are a number of ways you can do this:
The public exhibition period is the opportunity to have
1. In writing
your say about the draft Burwood LSPS so that your
The General Manager
views can be considered by Council.
Burwood Council
PO Box 240, Burwood NSW 1805
The draft LSPS is available to view
2. Email
1. Online council@burwood.nsw.gov.au
Via the link http://bit.ly/BurwoodLSPS Subject: Burwood LSPS

2. Council’s Administration Centre 3. In person

During weekday business hours at: Over the counter at Council’s Administration Centre
during normal weekday business hours:
Suite 1, Level 2,
1-17 Elsie Street, Burwood Suite 1, Level 2
1-17 Elsie Street, Burwood.
3. At the Council library

You can contact Council’s Strategic Planning Team

on (02) 9911 9875 for any enquiries.

ecoStar+ 100% Recycled Silk

Made with 100% recycled post-consumer waste