Council established the DRF (ARAP) to examine, evaluate and critique the design aspects of proposed major commercial, industrial, residential and community developments prior to the determination of the relevant development application.
There are six Sydney Planning Panels (SPPs) throughout NSW. Sutherland Shire is part of the Sydney South Region.
The SSLPP (formerly IHAP) was established to provide an independent hearing forum for objectors and applicants on certain development applications.