FAQ

The proposed housekeeping amendments to Coffs Harbour DCP 2015 include updates to address minor anomalies, account for changes in Government policies, new guidelines and legislative changes. 

The proposed Development Control Plan (DCP) amendments relate to four topics as follows:

1. Subdivision and Built Form Controls; 
2. Environmental Controls; 
3. General Development Controls; and 
4. Miscellaneous Housekeeping Amendments. 

The proposed amendments are detailed in Attachment 1 (See Document Library or Draft DCP Amendments in Important Links) and are summarised below:

1. Subdivision and Built Form Controls 

A number of draft amendments have been prepared for Part C Subdivision Controls and Part D Built Form Controls of Coffs Harbour DCP 2015. These draft amendments relate to water sensitive urban design, road construction, waterways, infrastructure, accessibility, driveways and access handles. The draft amendments seek to provide greater clarity and safer outcomes; and to align with Australian Standards, Austroads, NSW Rural Fire Service requirements and other relevant guidelines. 

2. Environmental Controls 

Draft amendments are proposed to Part E Environmental Controls of Coffs Harbour DCP 2015 to address minor anomalies and to provide greater clarity to the intent of existing requirements. The proposed amendments also include additions and amendments to Appendix 2 – Guideline for Preparing Vegetation Management Plans in relation to artificial hollow resources, reporting and costing requirements for land to be dedicated to Council. 

3. General Development Controls 

Draft amendments are proposed to Part F General Development Controls to address anomalies, improve access safety, align with Australian Standards and reference NSW Rural Fire Service requirements. The draft amendments also propose to introduce landscaping requirements in accordance with the Coffs Harbour Public Realm Urban Design Guidelines. 

4. Miscellaneous Housekeeping Amendments 

Various miscellaneous housekeeping amendments are also proposed throughout Coffs Harbour DCP 2015. These draft amendments aim to update nomenclature, to remove references to deferred matters (land that previously applied to Coffs Harbour LEP 2000) and to include new definitions (sensitive facility, early education and care facility).