New South Wales Consolidated Regulations New South Wales Consolidated RegulationsA draft local environmental plan should not provide for the establishment of significant retail, commercial or business development unless:
(a) the expansion is adjacent to or adjoins the existing commercial centre, or
(b) if the expansion is not adjacent to or adjoining the existing centre, that development is in accordance with a commercial/retail expansion strategy prepared by the council, published for public discussion and:(i) be available, without charge, for public inspection and comment at the office of the council during normal office hours, and(ii) be forwarded by the council for their information to such public authorities as, in the opinion of the council, have responsibilities reasonably requiring them to be aware of the strategy.