New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

BLAYNEY LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 1998 - REG 9

9 Zone objectives and development control table

(1) The objectives of a zone are set out in the Table to this clause under the heading “Objectives of Zone” appearing in the matter relating to the zone.

(2) Except as otherwise provided by this plan, in relation to land within a zone specified in the Table to this clause, the development:

(a) that may be carried out without development consent, and

(b) that may be carried out only with development consent, and

(c) that is prohibited,

is specified under the headings “Without development consent”, “Only with development consent” and “Prohibited”, respectively, appearing in the matter relating to the zone.

(3) Except as otherwise provided by this plan, the Council must not grant consent to the carrying out of development on land to which this plan applies unless the Council is of the opinion that the carrying out of the development is consistent with the objectives of the zone within which the development is proposed to be carried out.

(4) Designated development may be carried out only with development consent.

Table

Zone No 1 (a) (General Rural Zone)

1 Objectives of Zone The objectives of this zone are to promote the proper management and utilisation of resources by:

(a) protecting, enhancing and conserving:

(i) agricultural land in a manner which sustains its efficient and effective agricultural production potential, and

(ii) soil stability by controlling and locating development in accordance with soil capability, and

(iii) forests of existing and potential commercial value for timber production, and

(iv) valuable deposits of minerals, coal, petroleum and extractive materials by controlling the location of development in order to ensure the efficient extraction of those deposits, and

(v) trees and other vegetation in environmentally sensitive areas where the conservation of the vegetation is significant to scenic amenity or natural wildlife habitat or is likely to control land degradation, and

(vi) water resources for use in the public interest, and

(vii) areas of significance for nature conservation, including areas with rare plants, wetlands and significant habitat, and

(viii) places and buildings of archaeological or heritage significance, including Aboriginal relics and places, and

(b) preventing the unjustified development of prime crop and pasture land otherwise than for the purpose of agriculture, and

(c) ensuring that any allotment created for intensive agricultural land uses is potentially and physically capable, on its own, of sustaining a range of such uses or other agricultural land uses as a commercial agricultural operation suitable to the locality, and

(d) facilitating farm adjustments, and

(e) minimising the cost to the community of:

(i) fragmented and isolated development of rural land, and

(ii) providing, extending and maintaining public amenities and services, and

(f) identifying land suitable for future urban development, for rural-residential development and for other non-agricultural development, in accordance with the need for that development, and

(g) allowing a range of rural living styles in appropriate locations within the zone, and

(h) encouraging the establishment of rural and related industries within the zone.

2 Without development consent Exempt development.
Development for the purpose of:

agriculture (other than intensive livestock keeping); forestry (other than plantation forests).

3 Only with development consent Any development not included in item 2 or 4.

4 Prohibited Development for the purpose of:

motor showrooms; residential flat buildings; shops (other than general stores, wineries or craft shops).

Zone No 1 (c) (Rural Small Holdings Zone)

1 Objectives of Zone The objectives of this zone are:

(a) to promote development of land identified as suitable for rural-residential or small holding development, and

(b) to identify land suitable for future urban development, and for development for other non-agricultural purposes, in accordance with the need for that development, and

(c) to allow a range of rural living styles in appropriate locations within the zone.

2 Without development consent Exempt development.
Development for the purpose of:

agriculture (other than intensive livestock keeping).

3 Only with development consent Any development not included in item 2 or 4.

4 Prohibited Development for the purpose of:

hotels; industries (other than rural, light or home industries); motor showrooms; residential flat buildings; shops (other than general stores).

Zone No 1 (f) (Forestry Zone)

1 Objectives of Zone The objectives of this zone are to identify those areas under the management and control of the Forestry Commission of New South Wales pursuant to the Forestry Act 1916 and to promote appropriate use of that land.

2 Without development consent Exempt development.
Development for the purpose of:

forestry; any land use carried out pursuant to the Forestry Act 1916 .

3 Only with development consent Any development not included in item 2 or 4.

4 Prohibited Development for the purpose of:

hotels; industries (other than rural, light or home industries); motor showrooms; residential flat buildings; shops (other than general stores).

Zone No 2 (v) (Village or Urban Zone)

1 Objectives of Zone The objective of this zone is to promote development in existing towns and villages in a manner which is compatible with their urban function.

2 Without development consent Exempt development.

3 Only with development consent Any development not included in item 2 or 4.

4 Prohibited Development for the purpose of:

extractive industries; intensive livestock keeping.

Zone No 7 (a) (Environment Protection-Scenic Zone)

1 Objectives of Zone The objectives of this zone are to protect and conserve the scenic quality of the land within the zone, and to promote the proper management and utilisation of agricultural resources by:

(a) protecting, enhancing and conserving:

(i) agricultural land in a manner which sustains its efficient and effective agricultural production potential, and

(ii) soil stability by controlling and locating development in accordance with soil capability, and

(iii) forests of existing and potential commercial value for timber production, and

(iv) valuable deposits of minerals, coal, petroleum and extractive materials by controlling the location of development in order to ensure the efficient extraction of those deposits, and

(v) trees and other vegetation in environmentally sensitive areas where the conservation of the vegetation is significant to scenic amenity or natural wildlife habitat or is likely to control land degradation, and

(vi) water resources for use in the public interest, and

(vii) areas of significance of nature conservation, including areas with rare plants, wetlands and significant habitat, and

(viii) places and buildings of archaeological or heritage significance, including Aboriginal relics and places, and

(b) preventing the unjustified development of prime crop and pasture land otherwise than for the purpose of agriculture, and

(c) ensuring that any allotment created for intensive agricultural land uses is potentially and physically capable, on its own, of sustaining a range of such uses or other agricultural land uses as a commercial agricultural operation suitable to the locality, and

(d) facilitating farm adjustments, and

(e) minimising the cost to the community of:

(i) fragmented and isolated development of rural land, and

(ii) providing, extending and maintaining public amenities and services, and

(f) identifying land suitable for future urban development, for rural-residential development and for other non-agricultural development, in accordance with the need for that development, and

(g) allowing a range of rural living styles in appropriate locations within the zone, and

(h) encouraging the establishment of rural and related industries within the zone.

2 Without development consent Exempt development.
Development for the purpose of:

agriculture (other than intensive livestock keeping or new intensive horticulture carried out on an area greater than 20 hectares).

3 Only with development consent Any development not included in item 2 or 4.

4 Prohibited Development for the purpose of:

hotels; industries (other than rural or home industries); intensive livestock keeping; motor showrooms; offensive or hazardous industries; residential flat buildings; sewage treatment plants; shops (other than general stores); stock and sale yards.

Zone No 7 (c) (Environment Protection-Water Catchment Zone)

1 Objectives of Zone The objectives of this zone are to protect and conserve the catchment of Lake Rowlands and the catchment of Suma Park Reservoir so that water quality is maintained and enhanced in order that the water is fit for human consumption, and to promote the proper management and utilisation of agricultural resources by:

(a) protecting, enhancing and conserving:

(i) agricultural land in a manner which sustains its efficient and effective agricultural production potential, and

(ii) soil stability by controlling and locating development in accordance with soil capability, and

(iii) forests of existing and potential commercial value for timber production, and

(iv) valuable deposits of minerals, coal, petroleum and extractive materials by controlling the location of development in order to ensure the efficient extraction of those deposits, and

(v) trees and other vegetation in environmentally sensitive areas where the conservation of the vegetation is significant to scenic amenity or natural wildlife habitat or is likely to control land degradation, and

(vi) water resources for use in the public interest, and

(vii) areas of significance for nature conservation, including areas with rare plants, wetlands and significant habitat, and

(viii) places and buildings of archaeological or heritage significance, including Aboriginal relics and places, and

(b) preventing the unjustified development of prime crop and pasture land otherwise than for the purpose of agriculture, and

(c) ensuring that any allotment created for intensive agricultural land uses is potentially and physically capable, on its own, of sustaining a range of such uses or other agricultural land uses as a commercial agricultural operation suitable to the locality, and

(d) facilitating farm adjustments, and

(e) minimising the cost to the community of:

(i) fragmented and isolated development of rural land, and

(ii) providing, extending and maintaining public amenities and services, and

(f) identifying land suitable for future urban development, for rural-residential development and for other non-agricultural development, in accordance with the need for that development, and

(g) allowing a range of rural living styles in appropriate locations within the zone, and

(h) encouraging the establishment of rural and related industries within the zone.

2 Without development consent Exempt development.
Development for the purpose of:

agriculture (other than intensive livestock keeping or new intensive horticulture carried out on an area greater than 20 hectares).

3 Only with development consent Any development not included in item 2 or 4.

4 Prohibited Development for the purpose of:

caravan parks; commercial premises; hotels; industries (other than rural or home industries); intensive livestock keeping; motels; motor showrooms; refreshment rooms; residential flat buildings; sewage treatment plants; shops (other than general stores); stock and sale yards.