Planning for a Special Entertainment Precinct, Cronulla

Promoting a thriving, vibrant and safe night-time economy

Council is investigating opportunities to implement a Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) in Cronulla. This proposal supports a long-term vision for a thriving, vibrant and safe night-time economy in Cronulla Town Centre.

SEP’s are part of the NSW Government’s Vibrancy Reforms which have been established to boost night-time economy, live music and dining across the state.

A Special Entertainment Precinct allows for noise levels and hours of operation for live music to be set for an area by a Precinct Management Plan. It can include:

  • An additional hour of trading for hospitality venues that host live entertainment
  • Allowance for amplified sound that is regulated via a precinct management plan
  • The ability for businesses to host small-scale artistic and cultural events without the need for a Development Application
  • Approval for later outdoor dining.

Have your say

We are seeking feedback from our community as we explore opportunities for a SEP in Cronulla. We want to understand your thoughts for a thriving night-time economy and what areas, hours and sound levels should be considered.

You can provide feedback until 29 November 2024:

  • Online by taking the survey below, dropping a pin on our map or adding to the ideas board
  • In person by attending one of our drop-in information sessions (details below)
  • Email spu@ssc.nsw.gov.au
  • In writing to Strategic Planning, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.

Drop-in information sessions

We would love to speak with you about the proposal for a SEP in Cronulla. You can attend one of our information sessions and meet with the project team, drop-in anytime:

  • Friday 15 November 2024: 4pm – 8pm – Ocean Grove, Cronulla Plaza
  • Saturday 23 November 2024: 8am – 12pm – Peryman Square, North Cronulla

Next steps

Following this early community consultation, Council will review and consider all feedback. Elected Councillors will review feedback received and determine if this should become a Planning Proposal.

Promoting a thriving, vibrant and safe night-time economy

Council is investigating opportunities to implement a Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) in Cronulla. This proposal supports a long-term vision for a thriving, vibrant and safe night-time economy in Cronulla Town Centre.

SEP’s are part of the NSW Government’s Vibrancy Reforms which have been established to boost night-time economy, live music and dining across the state.

A Special Entertainment Precinct allows for noise levels and hours of operation for live music to be set for an area by a Precinct Management Plan. It can include:

  • An additional hour of trading for hospitality venues that host live entertainment
  • Allowance for amplified sound that is regulated via a precinct management plan
  • The ability for businesses to host small-scale artistic and cultural events without the need for a Development Application
  • Approval for later outdoor dining.

Have your say

We are seeking feedback from our community as we explore opportunities for a SEP in Cronulla. We want to understand your thoughts for a thriving night-time economy and what areas, hours and sound levels should be considered.

You can provide feedback until 29 November 2024:

  • Online by taking the survey below, dropping a pin on our map or adding to the ideas board
  • In person by attending one of our drop-in information sessions (details below)
  • Email spu@ssc.nsw.gov.au
  • In writing to Strategic Planning, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.

Drop-in information sessions

We would love to speak with you about the proposal for a SEP in Cronulla. You can attend one of our information sessions and meet with the project team, drop-in anytime:

  • Friday 15 November 2024: 4pm – 8pm – Ocean Grove, Cronulla Plaza
  • Saturday 23 November 2024: 8am – 12pm – Peryman Square, North Cronulla

Next steps

Following this early community consultation, Council will review and consider all feedback. Elected Councillors will review feedback received and determine if this should become a Planning Proposal.

  • Update on Planning for a Special Entertainment Precinct, Cronulla

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    Thank you again to everyone who provided feedback on this consultation. We are pleased to provide an update on how planning for a Special Entertainment Precinct in Cronulla has progressed.


    The proposed Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) in Cronulla was discussed at the Council meeting on 24 February 2025. Council resolved to prepare a planning proposal, precinct management plan and other associated documents for the area outlined in the council report per the below map:


    You can view the report and minutes from the meeting on our website.


    Council officers have also submitted an Expression of Interest for the NSW State Governments Special Entertainment Precinct Kickstart Grant Program to assist in funding specialist acoustic analysis across the precinct to inform the precinct management plan.


    The planning proposal is expected to go on exhibition in late 2025. We will keep our community updated on progress.

  • Consultation results available

    Thank you to all participants of this consultation. The results are now available to view here or by clicking the image below.

Page last updated: 12 Mar 2025, 02:24 PM