New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

DENILIQUIN LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 1997 - 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, development (if any) which:

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

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

(c) 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.

Table

Zone No 1 (a) (General Rural Zone)

1 Objectives of zone The objective of this zone is 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) trees and other vegetation in environmentally sensitive areas where the conservation of the vegetation is significant to scenic amenity, recreation or natural wildlife habitat or is likely to control land degradation, and

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

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

(vi) 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 for purposes other than agriculture, and

(c) facilitating farm adjustments, and

(d) 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.

2 Without development consent Development for the purpose of:

agriculture.

3 Only with development consent Any development other than development included in item 2 or 4.

4 Prohibited Development for the purpose of:

motor showrooms; residential flat buildings; shops (other than general stores not exceeding 200 square metres in gross floor area).

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

1 Objectives of zone The objective of this zone is to promote the development of land identified as suitable for:

(a) rural residential or hobby farm development, or

(b) a range of industrial, storage or intensive livestock keeping purposes which are compatible with the environmental capabilities of the land and which are unlikely to adversely affect land or development in the vicinity, or

(c) the creation of small holdings to allow an attractive rural lifestyle on land that is not prime crop and pasture land.

2 Without development consent Development for the purpose of:

agriculture.

3 Only with development consent Any development other than development included in item 2 or 4.

4 Prohibited Development for the purpose of:

boarding-houses; caravan parks; commercial premises; hotels; motels; motor showrooms; residential flat buildings; road transport terminals; shops (other than general stores not exceeding 200 square metres in gross floor area).

Zone No 1 (f) (Rural (Forests) Zone)

1 Objectives of zone The objective of this zone is to permit the continuation and expansion of forestry and development for the purpose of associated land uses.

2 Without development consent Development for the purpose of:

agriculture (other than animal boarding or training establishments and intensive livestock keeping establishments); forestry.

3 Only with development consent Nil.

4 Prohibited Any development other than development included in item 2.

Zone No 2 (Urban Zone)

1 Objectives of zone The objective of this zone is to promote development in Deniliquin in a manner which is compatible with its urban function.

2 Without development consent Nil.

3 Only with development consent Any development other than development included in item 4.

4 Prohibited Development for the purpose of:

extractive industries; intensive livestock keeping establishments; mines; offensive or hazardous industries; quarries.

Zone No 6 (Open Space Zone)

1 Objectives of zone The objectives of this zone are:

(a) to ensure there is provision of adequate open space areas to meet the needs of all residents and provide opportunities to enhance the total environmental quality of the local government area of Deniliquin, and

(b) to identify land which is owned by the Council or which will be dedicated to the Council for open space or public recreation purposes as a condition of development consent or subdivision approval.

2 Without development consent Development for the purpose of:

bushfire hazard reduction work; gardening; landscaping.

3 Only with development consent Development for the purpose of:

conservation works; forestry; recreation facilities.

4 Prohibited Any development other than development included in item 2 or 3.