New South Wales Consolidated Regulations New South Wales Consolidated Regulations(1) The Development Control Table which follows indicates for each zone:(a) the objectives of the zone, and(b) the land uses for the purpose of which:(i) development may be carried out without development consent, and(ii) development may be carried out only with development consent, and(iii) development is prohibited.
(2) Except as otherwise provided by this plan, the council must not grant consent to development of land to which this plan applies unless the council:(a) is satisfied that the carrying out of such development is consistent with:(i) the aims of this plan, and(ii) the objectives of the zone within which the development is to be carried out, and(iii) the objectives of the development controls contained within this plan, and(b) has considered the objectives of any development control plans applying to the land.
Development Control TableZone No 2 (a1) Residential (Urban and Landscape Protection-Emu Plains)(a) Objectives of the zone(i) to reinforce the importance of natural landscape settings and areas with heritage conservation value, and(ii) to protect the landscape and urban area identified on the map by ensuring that new development complies with minimum landscaping, rear setback and subdivision requirements, and(iii) to allow a limited range of compatible non-residential uses.(b) (i) Without development consent
• bed and breakfast establishments• bushfire hazard reduction • family day-care homes• home activities (b) (ii) Only with development consent
• buildings or other structures ordinarily associated with dwelling houses• changes of building use (as defined in the Act)• child care centres• community facilities• demolition of buildings or other structures• drains• dual occupancies• dwelling houses• general stores• health care consulting rooms • home businesses• internal structural work in bed and breakfast establishments• recreation areas• roads• utility installations• utility undertakings (b) (iii) Prohibited Any land use other than those included in items (b) (i) and (b) (ii).Zone No 2 (a) Residential (Urban and Landscape Protection)(a) Objectives of the zone(i) to reinforce the importance of natural landscape settings and areas with heritage conservation value, and(ii) to protect landscapes and urban areas with identified conservation value by limiting the range of permissible uses and requiring larger residential allotments, and(iii) to allow a limited range of compatible non-residential uses.(b) (i) Without development consent
• bed and breakfast establishments• bushfire hazard reduction • family day-care homes• home activities (b) (ii) Only with development consent
• buildings or other structures ordinarily associated with dwelling houses• changes of building use (as defined in the Act)• child care centres• community facilities• demolition of buildings or other structures• drains• dual occupancies• dwelling houses• general stores• health care consulting rooms • home businesses• internal structural work in bed and breakfast establishments• recreation areas• roads• utility installations• utility undertakings (b) (iii) Prohibited Any land use other than those included in items (b) (i) and (b) (ii).Zone No 2 (b) Residential (Low Density)(a) Objectives of the zone(i) to reinforce the importance of natural landscape settings and areas with heritage conservation values, and(ii) to promote the established urban and landscape character of traditional residential subdivisions by limiting the range of permissible uses, and(iii) to allow a limited range of compatible non-residential uses.(b) (i) Without development consent
• bed and breakfast establishments• bushfire hazard reduction • family day-care homes• home activities (b) (ii) Only with development consent
• buildings or other structures ordinarily associated with dwelling houses• changes of building use (as defined in the Act)• child care centres• community facilities• demolition of buildings or other structures• drains• dual occupancies• dwelling houses• educational establishments• general stores• health care consulting rooms • home businesses• hospitals• internal structural work in bed and breakfast establishments• places of worship• recreation areas• roads• utility installations• utility undertakings (b) (iii) Prohibited Any land use other than those included in items (b) (i) and (b) (ii).Zone No 2 (c) Residential (Low-Medium Density)(a) Objectives of the zone(i) to reinforce the importance of the natural landscape settings and areas with heritage conservation value, and(ii) to protect the character of traditional cottage development and streetscapes, and(iii) to consolidate population and housing densities, and(iv) to expand housing choices by allowing multi-unit housing with a single storey appearance, and(v) to promote a variety of housing types or forms upon the site of each proposed development, and(vi) to allow a range of compatible non-residential uses.(b) (i) Without development consent
• bed and breakfast establishments• bushfire hazard reduction • family day-care homes• home activities (b) (ii) Only with development consent
• buildings or other structures ordinarily associated with dwelling houses• changes of building use (as defined in the Act)• child care centres• community facilities• demolition of buildings or other structures• drains• dual occupancies• dwelling houses• educational establishments• general stores• guesthouses• health care consulting rooms • home businesses• hospitals• internal structural work in bed and breakfast establishments• multi-unit housing• places of worship• recreation areas• roads• utility installations• utility undertakings (b) (iii) Prohibited Any land use other than those included in items (b) (i) and (b) (ii).Zone No 2 (d) Residential (Medium Density)(a) Objectives of the zone(i) to reinforce the importance of natural landscape settings and areas with heritage conservation value, and(ii) to protect the character of traditional cottage development and streetscapes, and(iii) to consolidate population and housing densities, and(iv) to expand housing choices by allowing multi-unit housing up to a two storey appearance, and(v) to promote a variety of housing types or forms upon each site, and(vi) to allow a range of compatible non-residential uses.(b) (i) Without development consent
• bed and breakfast establishments• bushfire hazard reduction • family day-care homes• home activities (b) (ii) Only with development consent
• backpackers’ hostels• buildings or other structures ordinarily associated with dwelling houses• changes of building use (as defined in the Act)• child care centres• community facilities• demolition of buildings or other structures• drains• dual occupancies• dwelling houses• educational establishments• general stores• guesthouses• health care consulting rooms • home businesses• hospitals• internal structural work in bed and breakfast establishments• motels• multi-unit housing• places of worship• recreation areas• roads• utility installations• utility undertakings (b) (iii) Prohibited Any land use other than those included in items (b) (i) and (b) (ii).Zone No 2 (e) Residential (Medium-High Density)(a) Objectives of the zone(i) to reinforce the importance of natural landscape settings and areas with heritage conservation value, and(ii) to provide a wider range of housing choices in proximity to the established town centres and railway stations, and(iii) to reinforce established flat zones, and(iv) to allow multi-unit housing up to a three storey appearance, and(v) to allow a range of non-compatible non-residential uses.(b) (i) Without development consent
• bed and breakfast establishments• bushfire hazard reduction • family day-care homes• home activities (b) (ii) Only with development consent
• backpackers’ hostels• buildings or other structures ordinarily associated with dwelling houses• changes of building use (as defined in the Act)• child care centres• community facilities• demolition of buildings or other structures• drains• dual occupancies• dwelling houses• educational establishments• general stores• guesthouses• health care consulting rooms • home businesses• hospitals• internal structural work in bed and breakfast establishments• motels• multi-unit housing• places of worship• recreation areas• roads• utility installations• utility undertakings (b) (iii) Prohibited Any land use other than those included in items (b) (i) and (b) (ii).Zone No 2 (r) Rural-Residential (1 Dwelling/Hectare)(a) Objectives of the zone(i) to conserve the open, semi-rural character of the M4 Motorway, The Northern Road and Mulgoa Road frontages of Glenmore Park and that part of the Cranebrook escarpment between Nepean Street and Laycock Street, and(ii) to protect and promote a low density settlement pattern which:(A) recognises the importance of conserving the semi-rural land use pattern and the appearance of the approaches to the urban areas of the City of Penrith when viewed from major roads and adjoining and nearby areas, and(B) provides sufficient flexibility for dwelling siting and orientation of allotments to minimise the visual impact of development and overcome noise constraints, and(iii) to prohibit the establishment of activities of a retail or commercial nature along the M4 Motorway, The Northern Road and Mulgoa Road frontages of Glenmore Park.(b) (i) Without development consent
• bed and breakfast establishments• bushfire hazard reduction • family day-care homes• home activities (b) (ii) Only with development consent
• agriculture• buildings or other structures ordinarily associated with dwelling houses• changes of building use (as defined in the Act)• demolition of buildings or other structures• drains• dual occupancies• dwelling houses• home businesses • roads• structural or internal alterations to bed and breakfast establishments• utility installations• utility undertakings (b) (iii) Prohibited Any land use other than those included in items (b) (i) and (b) (ii).Zone No 2 (r1) Rural-Residential(a) Objectives of the zone(i) to provide a transition between the open, semi-rural character of the Northern Road frontage and urban areas of Glenmore Park, and(ii) to protect and promote a low density settlement pattern which:(A) recognises the importance of conserving the semi-rural land use pattern and image of the gateways into the urban areas of the City of Penrith located within the vicinity of the Northern Road, and(B) provides sufficient flexibility for dwelling siting and orientation of allotments to minimise the visual impact of development and overcome noise constraints.(b) (i) Without development consent
• bed and breakfast establishments• bushfire hazard reduction • family day-care homes• home activities (b) (ii) Only with development consent
• agriculture• buildings or other structures ordinarily associated with dwelling houses• changes of building use (as defined in the Act)• demolition of buildings or other structures• drains• dual occupancies• dwelling houses• home businesses • roads• structural or internal alterations to bed and breakfast establishments• utility installations• utility undertakings (b) (iii) Prohibited Any land use other than those included in items (b) (i) and (b) (ii).Zone No 3 (f) Mixed Uses(a) Objectives of the zone(i) to provide employment generating land uses in the immediate vicinity of a railway station, and(ii) to allow a range of compatible ground level commercial, entertainment, leisure, community and cultural land uses, in conjunction with multi-unit housing above, and(iii) to maximise densities of multi-unit housing around a railway station, and(iv) to provide a high quality forecourt to a railway station, including pedestrian and vehicle access, that integrates existing trees into a landscaped urban space, and(v) to permit development up to four storeys in height, and(vi) to minimise any adverse impacts on residential amenity caused by operating hours, noise, lack of privacy, vehicular or other actors so as to preserve quality of life for residents in the area.(b) (i) Without development consent
• bed and breakfast establishments• business identification signs • family day care homes• home activities (b) (ii) Only with development consent
• advertising structures• backpackers hostels• changes of building use (as defined in the Act)• demolition of buildings or other structures• drains• carparking• child care centres• commercial premises• community centres• general stores• educational establishments• external building work associated with an existing land use carried out with consent• guesthouses• home businesses • multi-unit housing• places of worship• places of assembly• public parks and gardens• recreation facilities• recreation areas• restaurants• roads• shops• structural or internal alterations to a building or other structure erected with consent or building approval• utility installations• utility undertakings (b) (iii) Prohibited Any land use other than those included in items (b) (i) and (b) (ii).Zone No 5 (a) Special Uses(a) Objectives of the zone To facilitate certain development on land which is, or is proposed to be, used by public authorities, institutions, organisations or the council to provide and protect services, utilities or transport facilities and associated activities.(b) (i) Without development consent Nil(b) (ii) Only with development consent
• the particular purpose indicated by lettering on the map and any purpose ordinarily incidental or ancillary to that purpose• drains • landscaping• public parks and gardens• roads• utility installations• utility undertakings (b) (iii) Prohibited Any land use other than those included in item (b) (ii).Zone No 5 (b) Local Road and Local Road Widening(a) Objectives of the zone To reserve land which will be required for local roads and local road widening purposes.(b) (i) Without development consent
• road widening• roads (b) (ii) Only with development consent
• drains• landscaping• parking areas • utility installations• utility undertakings (b) (iii) Prohibited Any land use other than those included in items (b) (i) and (b) (ii).Zone No 5 (c) State Road and State Road Widening(a) Objectives of the zone To reserve land which is required for State roads or will be required for State road widening purposes.(b) (i) Without development consent
• road widening• roads (b) (ii) Only with development consent
• drains• landscaping• parking areas• pedestrian bridges • utility installations• utility undertakings (b) (iii) Prohibited Any land use other than those included in items (b) (i) and (b) (ii).Zone No 6 (a) Public Recreation and Community Uses(a) Objectives of the zone(i) to provide for a range of open space, recreational, drainage and community uses, and(ii) to ensure that development:(A) is for a purpose that promotes or is related to the use and enjoyment of open space, and(B) does not substantially diminish public use of or access to open space, and(C) does not adversely affect the natural environment, any items or areas of heritage significance or the existing amenity of the area, and(D) does not adversely affect the public infrastructure located on the land.(b) (i) Without development consent
• bushfire hazard reduction• drains• works for the purpose of gardening and landscaping (b) (ii) Only with development consent
• buildings for the purpose of gardening and landscaping• child care centres• community facilities• flood mitigation works• kiosks• public buildings• recreation areas• recreation facilities• restaurants• roads • uses or buildings specifically permitted by an adopted plan of management for the land prepared pursuant to the Local Government Act 1993 and which are under the care, control and management of the council• utility installations• utility undertakings (b) (iii) Prohibited Any land use other than those included in items (b) (i) and (b) (ii).Zone No 6 (b) Proposed Public Recreation and Community Uses(a) Objectives of the zone To reserve land for a variety of open space, recreational and community pursuits.(b) (i) Without development consent
• bushfire hazard reduction• works for the purpose of gardening and landscaping (b) (ii) Only with development consent
• buildings for the purpose of gardening and landscaping• child care centres• community facilities• drains• flood mitigation works• recreation areas• recreation facilities• roads • uses or buildings specifically permitted by an adopted plan of management for the land prepared pursuant to the Local Government Act 1993 and which are under the care, control and management of the council• utility installations• utility undertakings (b) (iii) Prohibited Any land use other than those included in items (b) (i) and (b) (ii).Zone No 6 (c) Private Recreation(a) Objectives of the zone To provide and maintain land for a variety of recreational and community pursuits.(b) (i) Without development consent
• bushfire hazard reduction• works for the purpose of gardening and landscaping (b) (ii) Only with development consent
• buildings for the purpose of gardening and landscaping• child care centres• clubs• community facilities• drains• flood mitigation works• motels• recreation areas• recreation facilities• restaurants• roads • uses or buildings specifically permitted by an adopted plan of management for the land prepared pursuant to the Local Government Act 1993 and which are under the care, control and management of the council• utility installations• utility undertakings (b) (iii) Prohibited Any land use other than those included in items (b) (i) and (b) (ii).Zone No 6 (d) Regional Open Space(a) Objectives of the zone(i) to reserve land for regional open space, and(ii) to ensure that development:(A) is for a purpose that promotes or is related to the use and enjoyment of open space, and(B) does not substantially diminish public use of or access to open space, and(C) does not adversely affect the natural environment, any items or areas of heritage significance or the existing amenity of the area.(b) (i) Without development consent
• bushfire hazard reduction• drains• works for the purpose of gardening and landscaping (b) (ii) Only with development consent
• buildings for the purpose of gardening and landscaping• child care centres• flood mitigation works• kiosks• recreation areas• recreation facilities• restaurants• roads • uses or buildings specifically permitted by an adopted plan of management for the land prepared pursuant to the Local Government Act 1993 and which are under the care, control and management of the council• utility installations• utility undertakings (b) (iii) Prohibited Any land use other than those included in items (b) (i) and (b) (ii).Zone No 7 (a) Flora and Fauna Conservation(a) Objectives of the zone(i) to reserve land for the purpose of biodiversity protection, and(ii) to conserve, restore and enhance native fauna and flora habitat and the ecological viability of the land identified for biodiversity protection purposes, and(iii) to conserve any Aboriginal heritage values of the land, and(iv) to enable development of the land only where it can be demonstrated that the development will not destroy, damage or compromise the extent, quality or integrity of the ecological or Aboriginal heritage attributes of the land.(b) (i) Without development consent Nil(b) (ii) Only with development consent• bushfire hazard reduction (not in accordance with a plan of management)• drains• environmental protection works• fencing• pedestrian pathways• any other works or structures, only where compatible with the zone objectives.(b) (iii) Prohibited Any land use other than those included in item (b) (ii).Zone No 10 (a) Mixed-Use-Residential(a) Objectives of the zone(i) to provide for a residential environment that is vibrant, attractive and safe for residents and visitors, and(ii) to provide a safe and efficient pedestrian access that directly links people with public transport facilities, housing and employment areas and the surrounding education precinct, and(iii) to create a public transport node that provides opportunity for a range of transport services and access to the proposed university railway station, and(iv) to promote opportunities for a range of housing types, including affordable housing, and(v) to promote residential development at a density which maximises the benefits of proximity to public transport, and(vi) to integrate recreational, community and educational activities, and(vii) to permit retail or commercial activities that do not undermine the regional, district and local commercial centre hierarchy, and(viii) to conserve areas of biological diversity, heritage significance and environmental sensitivity.(b) (i) Without development consent
• bushfire hazard reduction• family day-care homes • home activities (b) (ii) Only with development consent
• backpacker’s hostels• bed and breakfast establishments• child care centres• commercial premises• community facilities• drains• dual occupancies• dwelling houses• general stores• guesthouses• health care consulting rooms• home businesses• motels • multi-unit housing• parking areas• pedestrian bridges• places of assembly• places of worship• public parks and gardens• recreation areas• restaurants• roads• serviced apartments• shops• transport interchanges• utility installations• utility undertakings (b) (iii) Prohibited Any land use other than those included in items (b) (i) and (b) (ii).Zone No 10 (b) Mixed-Use-Employment(a) Objectives of the zone(i) to provide for an employment environment that is prosperous, vibrant, attractive and safe, and(ii) to promote opportunities for a range of businesses capable of generating employment in high technology developments, and(iii) to provide a safe and efficient access that directly links employment generating activities with the local and regional marketplace and the surrounding education precinct, and(iv) to promote the use of public transport, and(v) to ensure compatibility of development with the surrounding built form, and(vi) to ensure employment uses integrate with surrounding residential, recreational and educational activities, and(vii) to conserve areas of biological diversity, heritage significance and environmental sensitivity, and(viii) to ensure development recognises existing prominent landscape features and vistas, and(ix) to promote development that provides a high density of employment to take advantage of the proximity to the proposed railway station.(b) (i) Without development consent
• bushfire hazard reduction (b) (ii) Only with development consent
• advertising structures• child care centres• commercial premises• drains• education establishments• high technology development• hospitals• motels • parking areas• pedestrian bridges• public parks and gardens• recreational facilities• roads• utility installations• utility undertakings (b) (iii) Prohibited Any land use other than those included in items (b) (i) and (b) (ii).