Coffs Harbour Local Environmental Plan 2013 - 5 year review; Part 1 (Planning Proposal PP-2021-133) – proposed amendment

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Consultation has concluded

Consultation has concluded.

In December 2020, Coffs Harbour City Council completed a 5-year review of Coffs Harbour Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2013. As a result of that review, Council resolved to amend the LEP.

A planning proposal has been prepared to outline the proposed changes, which include:
  • changes to aims of the LEP;
  • changes to many zone objectives;
  • allowing artisan food and drink industries as permissible with consent in rural areas;
  • allowing rural function centres as permissible with consent in rural areas;
  • changes to require consideration of Aboriginal cultural heritage when assessing development involving earthworks;
  • changes to terminology relating
Consultation has concluded.

In December 2020, Coffs Harbour City Council completed a 5-year review of Coffs Harbour Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2013. As a result of that review, Council resolved to amend the LEP.

A planning proposal has been prepared to outline the proposed changes, which include:
  • changes to aims of the LEP;
  • changes to many zone objectives;
  • allowing artisan food and drink industries as permissible with consent in rural areas;
  • allowing rural function centres as permissible with consent in rural areas;
  • changes to require consideration of Aboriginal cultural heritage when assessing development involving earthworks;
  • changes to terminology relating to the Coffs Harbour City Centre.
This is the first of several stages of amendments in response to the 5-year review. The proposed amendments affects all land within the Coffs Harbour Local Government Area.

Council has sought permission from the NSW government to exhibit the planning proposal. This approval was granted on 16 February 2021 (PP-2021-133).

The exhibition period ran from Friday, 9 April 2021 to close of business on Friday, 7 May 2021. Council is now reviewing submissions received and agency comments before a decision is made on finalisation of this proposed amendment.

The planning proposal and all related information can be viewed in the document library on this web page. See the Frequently Asked Questions on this web page for further information.

For further information about this planning proposal please contact Council's Senior Planner/Urban Designer Lachlan Black by phone on 6648 4654 or email to lachlan.black@chcc.nsw.gov.au



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