New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

MURRUMBIDGEE LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 1994 - 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,

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

(c) is prohibited,

are 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 shall 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.

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) natural drainage lines,

(ii) prior streams,

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

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

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

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

(vii) 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,

(viii) water resources for use in the public interest,

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

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

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

(c) facilitating farm adjustments,

(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,

(e) providing land for future urban development for, future rural residential development and for future development for other non-agricultural purposes, in accordance with the need for that development.

2 Without development consent Agriculture (other than animal boarding or training establishments, intensive livestock keeping establishments, landforming and sandhill vegetation clearing); exempt development; forestry in accordance with a vegetation management plan.

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

4 Prohibited Integrated housing development; motor showrooms; residential flat buildings; shops (other than general stores not exceeding 100 square metres in gross floor area); villa homes.

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

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

(a) rural residential or hobby farm development, or

(b) the creation of small holdings to allow an attractive rural lifestyle on land that lacks commercial agricultural potential.

2 Without development consent Agriculture (other than animal boarding and training establishments and intensive livestock keeping establishments); exempt development.

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

4 Prohibited Boarding-houses; caravan parks; commercial premises; extractive industries; hotels; industries (other than rural industries); integrated housing development; intensive livestock keeping establishments; motels; motor showrooms; offensive and hazardous industries; refreshment rooms; residential flat buildings; shops (other than general stores not exceeding 100 square metres in gross floor area).

Zone No 1 (d) (Future Urban Zone)

1 Objectives of zone The objectives of this zone are to identify land suitable for future urban use and to prevent premature development which constrains future land use options.

2 Without development consent Agriculture (other than animal boarding or training establishments and intensive livestock keeping establishments); exempt development.

3 Only with development consent Dwelling-houses and buildings ancillary to agriculture; forestry; home industries; home occupations; open space; retail plant nurseries; rural industries; utility installations (other than gas holders or generating works).

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

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 associated purposes.

2 Without development consent Agriculture (other than animal boarding or training establishments and intensive livestock keeping establishments); exempt development; forestry.

3 Only with development consent Nil.

4 Prohibited Any purpose other than a purpose included in item 2.

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 purpose other than a purpose included in item 2 or 4.

4 Prohibited Extractive industries; integrated housing development; intensive livestock keeping establishments; mines; offensive and hazardous industries.