About the plan

The Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2041 (PDF, 15.1 MB) aims to protect and enhance the region’s assets and plan for a sustainable future.

It is a 20-year land use plan prepared in accordance with section 3.3 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and applies to the local government areas of Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven.

Download the plan

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Have your say on the draft Illawarra Shoalhaven Plan

We've drafted a new Illawarra Shoalhaven Plan to guide the region's growth through to 2046.

The draft plan is on public exhibition, and we want to hear from you.

Make a submission before 5:00 pm Monday, 28 September 2026 and help shape the future of the Illawarra Shoalhaven region.

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Explore the plan

Read about the vision and the progress of the 2041 regional plan.

Couple walking along the Illawarra-Shoalhaven coastline.
Vision
A birds-eye view of boats in Ulladulla Harbour. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Kramer Photography
Making it happen

Key themes

Read about the key themes and focus of the regional plan.

University of Wollongong building, located in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven region.
A productive and innovative region
Couple walking along a beach in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven region.
A region that values its people and places
Group of cyclists riding in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven region.
A smart and connected region
Group of people walking through a rainforest in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven region.
A sustainable and resilient region

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