Rezoning Hub · Planning briefing
Prepared 13 June 2026
Wentworth Shire Council
NSW · register name Wentworth Shire Council
Snapshot
- Rezonings tracked
- 2
- Applications, 12 mo
- 245
- Approval rate
- 100%
- Median decision
- 49 days
Development applications, last 12 months
- Total
- 245
- Lodged
- 0
- Under assessment
- 39
- Determined
- 196
- Withdrawn
- 10
Typically decided in a median of 49 days (mean 67), across 498 determined applications.
Recent amendments
| Amendment | Stage | Status date |
|---|---|---|
| Wentworth LEP 2011 Amendment No. 10 - Additional Permitted Use - Jewel Markets, Sturt Highway, Gol Gol | Withdrawn | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Rezone RU1 land known as part 'Kelso Station', Pooncarie Rd Wentworth to permit rural residential development | Withdrawn | 28 Nov 2020 |
Planning disputes
Planning and environment court and tribunal matters naming this council, newest first.
Peregrine Mineral Sands Pty Ltd v Wentworth Shire Council [2015] NSWLEC 41
NSWLEC· 25 Mar 2015
Peregrine Mineral Sands Pty Ltd v Wentworth Shire Council [2014] NSWCA 429
NSWCA· 11 Dec 2014
Wentworth Shire Council v Bemax Resources Limited and Ors (costs) [2013] NSWSC 1364
NSWSC· 12 Sept 2013
Wentworth Shire Council v Bemax Resources Limited and Ors [2013] NSWSC 1047
NSWSC· 2 Aug 2013
Peregrine Mineral Sands Pty Ltd v Wentworth Shire Council [2012] NSWLEC 237
NSWLEC· 19 Oct 2012
PETTIGREW v WENTWORTH SHIRE COUNCIL [2012] NSWSC 624
NSWSC· 12 June 2012