New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

SEVERN LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2002 - REG 9

9 Where are the zone objectives set out, and how does the development control table work?

(1) The objectives of a zone are set out in the Table to this clause 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 (if any) that:

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

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

(c) is prohibited,

is specified under the headings “What is allowed without development consent?”, “What is allowed only with development consent?” and “What is prohibited?”, respectively, appearing in the matter relating to the zone.

(3) Consent must not be granted to the carrying out of development on land to which this plan applies unless the consent authority is of the opinion that the carrying out of the development is substantially consistent with:

(a) the aims and objectives of this plan, and

(b) the objectives of the zone within which the development is proposed to be carried out, and

(c) if the land is within Zone No 2 (v), any relevant community objectives set out in Schedule 3.

(4) For the purpose of determining whether development is substantially consistent with the aims and objectives of this plan and the objectives of a zone, all of those aims and objectives shall be considered.

Zoning table

Zone No 1 (a) General Rural Zone

1 What is the objective of Zone No 1 (a)? The objective of this zone is to promote the proper management and utilisation of agricultural and natural resources by:

(a) protecting, enhancing and conserving:

(i) agricultural land within the area of Severn generally, 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) commercially viable deposits of minerals, including coal and extractive materials, by controlling the location of other development in order to ensure the efficient extraction of those deposits, and

(v) trees and other vegetation within each area identified on the map as an “environmentally sensitive area”, where the conservation of the vegetation is significant to scenic amenity or natural wildlife or is likely to control land degradation or enhance water quality, and

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

(vii) areas of significance for nature conservation, including areas with rare plants, wetlands and significant habitat within each area identified on the map as an “environmentally sensitive area”, and

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

(b) preventing, except in close proximity to village or urban areas, the development of prime crop and pasture land for purposes other than agriculture or horticulture, except where these will not be in substantial conflict with agriculture or horticulture or are otherwise justifiable, and

(c) facilitating farm adjustments, and

(d) minimising the cost to the community of:

(i) fragmented and isolated development of rural land for living purposes, and

(ii) providing, extending and maintaining public amenities and services, in particular, roads, and

(e) providing land for future urban development, for future rural residential development, for hobby farm development, for new agricultural enterprises and for development for other non-agricultural purposes, in accordance with the need for that development to sustain the economic and social viability of the area of Severn.

2 What is allowed without development consent? Development for the purpose of:

agriculture (other than ancillary dwellings); forestry (other than ancillary dwellings or pine plantations); public utility activities as identified in Schedule 8.

Exempt development.

3 What is allowed only with development consent? Any development not included in item 2.

4 What is prohibited? Nil.

Zone No 1 (f) Rural (Forestry) Zone

1 What is the objective of Zone No 1 (f)? The objective of this zone is to provide for forestry uses and other compatible uses in State forests.

2 What is allowed without development consent? Development for the purpose of:

agriculture (other than use of intensive livestock keeping establishments or lot feeding of livestock); forestry; public utility activities as identified in Schedule 8.

Development authorised by or under the Forestry Act 1916 and any development incidental or ancillary to any such development.
Exempt development.

3 What is allowed only with development consent? Development for the purpose of:

extractive industries; plant nurseries; recreation areas; roads (other than roads authorised by or under the Forestry Act 1916 ); rural industries; telecommunications facilities; tourist facilities; utility installations.

4 What is prohibited? Any development not included in item 2 or 3.

Zone No 2 (v) Village Zone

1 What are the objectives of Zone No 2 (v)? The objectives of this zone are:

(a) to promote development in existing towns and villages in a manner which:

(i) is compatible with their function, and

(ii) is in accordance with the relevant community objectives outlined in Schedule 3, and

(iii) supports the economic, social and cultural development of the town or village concerned, and

(b) to provide for the establishment of a full range of services and facilities associated with a town or village.

2 What is allowed without development consent? Development for the purpose of:

public utility activities as identified in Schedule 8.

Exempt development.

3 What is allowed only with development consent? Any development not included in item 2.

4 What is prohibited? Nil.

Zone No 8 (a) Existing National Park and Nature Reserves Zone

1 What are the objectives of Zone No 8 (a)? The objectives of this zone are:

(a) to identify land that is reserved or dedicated under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 , and

(b) to facilitate the management and appropriate use of that land in accordance with the provisions of that Act.

2 What is allowed without development consent? Development for any purpose authorised by or under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 .

3 What is allowed only with development consent? Nil.

4 What is prohibited? Any development not included in item 2.