Camden Council is taking a proactive step toward preserving local biodiversity while supporting sustainable development, with the release of a revised Biodiversity Certification Policy for the Camden Local Government Area (LGA).

Council invites the community to review and provide feedback on the revised Biodiversity Certification in the Camden LGA Policy, which will be on public exhibition from Wednesday, 20 August 2025 to Friday, 19 September 2025.

Biodiversity Certification provides a streamlined assessment process for areas identified for development at the strategic planning stage. It enables early identification of options to offset biodiversity impacts, supporting sustainable development while protecting Camden’s natural environment.

The revised policy offers clearer guidance on how biodiversity certification is applied within the Camden Local Government Area (LGA), helping Council, landholders, and developers understand the process and responsibilities involved.

Background
Council first adopted the Biodiversity Certification in the Camden LGA Policy on 23 June 2015 to facilitate the implementation of measures to improve biodiversity values within Camden, and to provide guidance to Council and the community on how to pursue biodiversity certification of land within the Camden LGA.

Community members are encouraged to view the revised policy and make a submission—whether in support or with suggested changes—during the exhibition period.

The revised Biodiversity Certification in the Camden LGA Policy and accompanying documents are publicly available for the duration of the exhibition period. Please refer to the Document Library.

Printed versions of the documents can be viewed in person at the:

• Council's Customer Service Counter, 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park
• Oran Park Library, 72 Central Avenue, Oran Park
• Camden Library, 40 John Street, Camden, and
• Narellan Library, corner Queen and Elyard Streets, Narellan.

You are encouraged to read the documents to see if there are any changes relevant to you.

Please take a look at the draft documents and make a submission by 9am, Friday 19 September 2025.

You can share your thoughts by:

• Using the online submission form (below) ↓
• Hand delivered during business hours to our Administration Building, 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park NSW 2570
• Posted to: The General Manager, Attention: Open Space and Sustainability Team, Camden Council, PO Box 183 Camden NSW 2570
• Emailing: mail@camden.nsw.gov.au

Privacy Notification:

The information that Council is collecting from you is personal information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (‘the PPIP Act’) and Council’s Privacy Management Plan. This Privacy Notification outlines how Council collects, uses and protects your personal information.

Purposes of collection: Your personal information is being collected to be able to understand and respond to your submission if required.

Intended recipients: The personal information will be used by Council staff and may be shared publicly, with other media outlets for promotional purposes or as required by law.

Supply: The supply of your personal information is voluntary. If the information is not provided, Council will not be able to contact you to advise of the outcome of the exhibition or any reports to Council on this matter.

Access/correction: You have the right to access your personal information held by Council and to request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information Council holds about you. Council will consider any such application in accordance with the PPIP Act and its Privacy Management Plan.

Public register: You may also make a request that Council suppress your personal information from a public register. Council will consider any such application in accordance with the PPIP Act and its Privacy Management Plan.

Relevant agency: Council is the agency that is collecting and holding your personal information. Council’s address and other contact details are detailed on this form. You can contact Council at mail@camden.nsw.gov.au or using the contact methods on Council’s website.