FAQs
- reduce the minimum lot size applying to the subject land that is within Zone R5 Large Lot Residential from one hectare to 5,000m2; and
- adjust the Land Zoning Map and the Terrestrial Biodiversity Map, to better reflect the land’s capability for large lot residential purposes and to more accurately reflect the location of high conservation value land.
What is a Planning Proposal?
A planning proposal is a document that explains the intent and justification for a proposed change to a Local Environmental Plan (LEP).
An LEP provides a framework that guides planning decisions through land use zoning and development controls. Land use zoning determines how land can be used (for example, for housing, business, industry, or recreation) and development controls set guidelines such as the maximum building height allowed.
Changes to LEPs keep local planning controls up to date. The process of making and amending LEPs aims to make sure these changes are in keeping with broader strategies and deliver good planning outcomes.
Essentially, the preparation of a planning proposal is the first step in making a change to an LEP. Further information on the process for amending an LEP can be found on the NSW Government’s website.
What does rezoning mean?
Land use zoning determines how land can be used (for example, for housing, business, industry, or recreation). Rezoning is the process for changing land-use zones or controls by making or amending an LEP.
What land does this planning proposal relate to?
The planning proposal relates to land at Lindsays Road, Boambee being Lot 4 DP 1049350, Lot 15 DP 861057 and Lots 101 and 102 DP 732172. The subject land is contained within Zone R5 Large Lot Residential and Zone C2 Environmental Conservation under Coffs Harbour LEP 2013.
What changes will be made because of the planning proposal?
The objectives of this planning proposal are to amend Coffs Harbour LEP 2013 to:
Is this a development application?
No. A planning proposal is a document that proposes changes to planning controls (i.e. a change to a land use zone or control) in a local environmental plan. A development application is an application for approval to carry out development that is permitted under zoning or other controls in the LEP.
Further information on the development assessment process is provided on the City’s Website.