When a biodiversity certification is applied for or is proposed to be extended, the public is invited to make submissions.
New proposals and proposals for extension are exhibited on this page.
After submissions close, the Minister for the Environment will consider all submissions before deciding whether to grant the application or the extension.
Submissions are invited on the following biodiversity certification or extension proposals.
Sydney Region Growth Centres public consultation
The Minister for Environment is seeking public feedback on the proposed extension of the biodiversity certification of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Region Growth Centres) 2006. The consultation closes on 18 May 2026.
Have your say on the Sydney Region Growth Centres public consultation.
Reeves Street, Somersby public consultation
Application has been made for biodiversity certification of land at Lot 481 DP 1184693 Reeves Street, Somersby 2250. The application is open for public comment until 1 July 2026.
Biodiversity certification addresses the potential effects of land use change on biodiversity during the early planning stage. The certification process identifies areas that can be developed after they are certified and measures to offset the impacts of development.
This application relates to a proposed residential subdivision development on 13.39 hectares of land at Lot 481 DP 1184693 Reeves Street, Somersby 2250. The site is currently zoned C2: Environmental conservation and RU2: Rural Landscape under the Central Coast Local Environment Plan 2022.
As part of the biodiversity certification process, the applicant must make the application available and invite the public to make submissions on the application.
The application and assessment report for land at Lot 481 DP 1184693 Reeves Street, Somersby are available for public consultation from 4 May to 1 July 2026:
- Biodiversity certification assessment report (PDF 14.08MB)
- Biodiversity certification application (PDF 799KB)
After submissions close, the applicant must provide a report to the Department of Climate, Change, Energy, the Environment and Water that includes the applicant’s response to any submissions from the public.
Have your say
You can submit feedback relating to the proposed biodiversity certification from 4 May 2026 to 1 July 2026.
You can provide your written submission in one of the following ways:
- Complete the online form below.
- Email your submission to: [email protected]
- Post your written submission to –
Senior Team Leader Planning, Hunter Central Coast
Conservation Planning and Offsets | Conservation Programs, Heritage and Regulation | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Locked Bag 1002
Dangar NSW 2309.
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