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.

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