Mt York Bush Trackers Mt York Bush Trackers  (Gary Humble)
Submissions
- 2026 -


This webpage contains the formal submissions and letters the Society has sent to governments (local, state and federal) during 2025 on significant conservation issues affecting the Greater Blue Mountains area.

Submissions are endorsed by the Society's Management Committee, and are provided as PDFs.


22 April 2026
Submission to BMCC on the Development Application X133/2026 Part redevelopment of Wentworth Falls Golf Club for seniors housing
The Society does not believe the redevelopment of the Wentworth Falls golf course for seniors housing meets the requirements of the BMLEP and therefore opposes the development.
21 April 2026
Submission to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure on the proposed Climate Change and Natural Hazards SEPP
The BMCS supports the intent of the proposed Climate Change and Natural Hazards SEPP, particularly the inclusion of key considerations for development assessments, and recommends these also apply to government projects under Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.
2 April 2026
Submission to the Blue Mountains City Council
The Society's submission to the Sublime Point Active Transport Plan about alternative plans for management of transport around Sublime Point Katoomba.
29 March 2026
Submission to the Blue Mountains City Council City Planning.
The Society's submission to the Have Your Say about the alternative scenarios for management of Lincolns Rock precinct, Wentworth Falls.
27 February 2026
Submission to Blue Mountains City Council.
The Society’s comments to the BMCC on the Draft Encroachment Policy.
26 February 2026
Submission to the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area Project Team.
The Society’s view is that three accommodation hubs and associated infrastructure should not proceed.
16 February 2026
Letter to the NSW Climate and Energy Action Community Energy Activation Program.
The Society recognises the great work BM Community Renewable Energy Cooperation and Low Carbon Locals provide within our community (formerly Low Carbon Living).
30 January 2026
Submission to Honourable Murray Watt, Minister for the Environment and Water on National Environment Standards for Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES) and Environmental Offsets
The Society’s area of concern includes the entire Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area (GBMWHA) and adjoining natural, protected areas.
26 January 2026
Letter to Dr Rosemary Dillon CEO Blue Mountains City Council and Mayor Mark Greenhill OAM Blue Mountains City Council
The Society strongly supports BMCC closure of Lincoln's Rock, Wentworth Falls due to overtourism and resultant environmental degradation.
21 January 2026
Letter to Trish Doyle MP and Mayor Mark Greenhill OAM Blue Mountains City Council
The Society's concern relates to clarification of the required EIS lodgement period for HDA SSD projects as 2 years rather than the 9 months stated in the government's and HDA's public communications.


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the Darug and Gundungurra people
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