FAQs

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.

The planning proposal relates to 43 Faviell Drive, Bonville, Lot 381 DP 844187.The subject land is contained within Zone R5 Large Lot Residential under Coffs Harbour LEP 2013. 

The objective of this planning proposal is to amend the Lot Size Map (Sheet LSZ_006) of Coffs Harbour LEP 2013 to reduce the minimum lot size on the site from 1 hectare to 4,000m² to enable development application to be made for subdivision of the land.

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.

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.