Draft LEP 2015 Amendment - Reclassification of North Cronulla Surf Lifesaving Club

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Council is proposing to amend the Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2015 to reclassify its North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club from ‘community land’ to ‘operational land’. A reclassification of land will have significant community benefit as it will enable an important community funded project delivering improved lifesaving services to proceed with greater certainty.

The reclassification relates to the land occupied by the North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club building only and does not impact Dunningham Park.

Having now taken over the redevelopment of North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club, it is important for Council to ensure that the facility meets current and future needs of the community. ‘Operational Land’ classification is deemed more appropriate as it will allow Council greater ability to recover commercial income to ensure the facility is delivered at no net cost to ratepayers. The reclassification of the land will support Council to achieve that through more flexible leasing arrangements. The proposal does not mean that Council intends to sell the land.

The decision to proceed with the reclassification process was unanimously supported by the sitting Council in July 2024 under Council Resolution COR031-24. by Council in July 2024. The full Council report has been provided in the 'Documents' section on this page, along with the Planning Proposal Documents.

Have your say

We sought feedback from our community on the proposed reclassification of the North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club between 31 March and 14 May 2025. Thank you to everyone who made a submission.

Public hearing

Follow the online consultation period, Council will hold a public hearing into the reclassification of the land. The hearing will be held by an independent facilitator and a report will be made publicly available on the results of the hearing. Details of the public hearing:

  • Thursday 19 June 2025: 6pm – 7.30pm (90 minutes) at Cronulla Central Community Hall, 38-60 Croydon Street, Cronulla.

To register for the public hearing please email property@ssc.nsw.gov.au

Registrations close at 11.59pm on Tuesday 17 June 2025 and places are limited. Walk ins will be accepted.

The public hearing to seek further community feedback on the proposed reclassification of the land has been held. A report summarising the matters raised at the hearing, and during consultation, will be prepared by the independent facilitator of the hearing. A copy of this report is now available to read here.

Next steps

Following community consultation and the public hearing, Council will review and consider all feedback and prepare a report for elected Councillors. The Local Environmental Plan will be amended if the proposal is supported.

Progress of the Planning Proposal can be tracked through the Department of Housing Infrastructure and Environment online portal here.

Council is proposing to amend the Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2015 to reclassify its North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club from ‘community land’ to ‘operational land’. A reclassification of land will have significant community benefit as it will enable an important community funded project delivering improved lifesaving services to proceed with greater certainty.

The reclassification relates to the land occupied by the North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club building only and does not impact Dunningham Park.

Having now taken over the redevelopment of North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club, it is important for Council to ensure that the facility meets current and future needs of the community. ‘Operational Land’ classification is deemed more appropriate as it will allow Council greater ability to recover commercial income to ensure the facility is delivered at no net cost to ratepayers. The reclassification of the land will support Council to achieve that through more flexible leasing arrangements. The proposal does not mean that Council intends to sell the land.

The decision to proceed with the reclassification process was unanimously supported by the sitting Council in July 2024 under Council Resolution COR031-24. by Council in July 2024. The full Council report has been provided in the 'Documents' section on this page, along with the Planning Proposal Documents.

Have your say

We sought feedback from our community on the proposed reclassification of the North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club between 31 March and 14 May 2025. Thank you to everyone who made a submission.

Public hearing

Follow the online consultation period, Council will hold a public hearing into the reclassification of the land. The hearing will be held by an independent facilitator and a report will be made publicly available on the results of the hearing. Details of the public hearing:

  • Thursday 19 June 2025: 6pm – 7.30pm (90 minutes) at Cronulla Central Community Hall, 38-60 Croydon Street, Cronulla.

To register for the public hearing please email property@ssc.nsw.gov.au

Registrations close at 11.59pm on Tuesday 17 June 2025 and places are limited. Walk ins will be accepted.

The public hearing to seek further community feedback on the proposed reclassification of the land has been held. A report summarising the matters raised at the hearing, and during consultation, will be prepared by the independent facilitator of the hearing. A copy of this report is now available to read here.

Next steps

Following community consultation and the public hearing, Council will review and consider all feedback and prepare a report for elected Councillors. The Local Environmental Plan will be amended if the proposal is supported.

Progress of the Planning Proposal can be tracked through the Department of Housing Infrastructure and Environment online portal here.

  • Update - September 2025

    At the Council meeting of 15 September 2025, Council considered a revised Planning Proposal to reclassify part of the land, the commercial component, at the NCSLSC site from ‘Community Land’ to ‘Operational Land’.

    Council chose to defer the decision until an option has been confirmed for the reconstruction of the North Cronulla Surf Lifesaving Club site and will request an extension to the Gateway Determination from the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure to allow enough time for finalisation of the planning proposal.

    For more information you can read our news update or visit our Project website here(External link).

  • Update - July 2025

    At the Council meeting of 21 July 2025, a report was provided to Council with results from the public exhibition and public hearing held in relation to the draft Planning Proposal (CCL035-25).

    Council is considering the results of the public consultation and an amendment option alongside the broader redevelopment work. A further report to Council is expected in September 2025.

    For more information visit our Project website here.

Page last updated: 17 Sep 2025, 10:40 AM