New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

TUMBARUMBA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 1988 - REG 2

2 Aims, objectives etc

(1) This plan generally aims to:

(a) provide for orderly and economic development, and optimum use of land and resources, within the Shire,

(b) provide for the improvement of the urban and rural environments of the Shire,

(c) provide for the development of the Shire in physical, social and economic terms,

(d) conserve important natural and man-made features within the Shire, and

(e) endeavour to preserve the quality of life consistently with the desire of the community.

(2) This plan specifically aims to:

(a) provide guidance to the community as to the manner in which the effects of growth and change are proposed to be managed and to the private sector as to future growth and development opportunities,

(b) locate new urban development so as to maximise the use of existing infrastructure and minimise development costs,

(c) protect, effectively develop and utilise the resources of the Shire, particularly forestry, agriculture and tourism,

(d) manage prime agricultural land having regard to its physical characteristics and demand for various agricultural uses,

(e) provide an adequate supply of zoned land in appropriate locations to accommodate demand for small rural allotments,

(f) provide for a wide range of housing stock in appropriate locations,

(g) provide adequate land for industrial, commercial and tourist purposes in order to enable the economic base of the Shire to be broadened and to create employment opportunities,

(h) provide for the development of effective transportation systems,

(i) protect, where necessary, areas of natural beauty, environmental sensitivity or historical or prehistorical significance,

(j) identify appropriate roles for rural villages within the Shire,

(k) protect and enhance the tourist potential of the Shire,

(l) identify and ensure the protection of natural economic resources such as mineral deposits where appropriate, and

(m) control and prevent soil erosion.