{"id":"nsw:epi-2012-0589","name":"Armidale Regional Local Environmental Plan 2012","slug":"armidale-regional-local-environmental-plan-2012","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"589 of 2012","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":181462,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:epi-2012-0589-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Part 1 Preliminary\n\nPart 1 Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of Plan","content":"#### 1 Name of Plan\n\n1.1 Name of Plan\n\n> This Plan is [Armidale Regional Local Environmental Plan 2012](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2012-0589).\n> \n> **cl 1.1:** Am 2022 (716), Sch 1\\[1\\].","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Permitted or prohibited development","content":"# Part 2 Permitted or prohibited development\n\nPart 2 Permitted or prohibited development","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Land use zones","content":"#### 2 Land use zones\n\n2.1 Land use zones\n\n> The land use zones under this Plan are as follows—\n> \n> > Rural Zones\n> \n> > RU1 Primary Production\n> > \n> > RU3 Forestry\n> > \n> > RU4 Primary Production Small Lots\n> > \n> > RU5 Village\n> \n> > Residential Zones\n> \n> > R1 General Residential\n> > \n> > R2 Low Density Residential\n> > \n> > R5 Large Lot Residential\n> \n> > Employment Zones\n> \n> > E1 Local Centre\n> > \n> > E2 Commercial Centre\n> > \n> > E3 Productivity Support\n> > \n> > E4 General Industrial\n> \n> > Mixed Use Zones\n> \n> > MU1 Mixed Use\n> \n> > Special Purpose Zones\n> \n> > SP2 Infrastructure\n> \n> > Recreation Zones\n> \n> > RE1 Public Recreation\n> > \n> > RE2 Private Recreation\n> \n> > Conservation Zones\n> \n> > C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves\n> > \n> > C2 Environmental Conservation\n> > \n> > C3 Environmental Management\n> > \n> > C4 Environmental Living\n> \n> **cl 2.1:** Am 2022 (716), Sch 1\\[3\\]; 2022 (831), Sch 1.1\\[1\\].","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"pt","sectionType":"part","heading":"Land Use Table","content":"# pt Land Use Table\n\nLand Use Table\n\nNote—\n\nState environmental planning policies, including the following, may be relevant to development on land to which this Plan applies—\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0714)\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0732), Chapter 2—relating to infrastructure facilities, including air transport, correction, education, electricity generating works and solar energy systems, health services, ports, railways, roads, waste management and water supply systems\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resources and Energy) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0731), Chapter 2\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resilience and Hazards) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0730), Chapter 3\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Industry and Employment) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0723), Chapter 3\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Primary Production) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0729), Chapter 2\n\n**Land Use tbl:** Am 2016 (168), Sch 1 \\[2\\] \\[5\\]; 2017 (493), Sch 1.1 \\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2018 (488), Sch 1.1 \\[1\\]; 2019 (137), Sch 6 \\[1\\]; 2022 (314), Sch 1; 2022 (716), Sch 1\\[5\\]–\\[21\\]; 2022 (831), Sch 1.1\\[2\\]; 2023 (458), Sch 2.2\\[1\\]–\\[3\\].\n\nZone RU1 Primary Production\n\nZone RU3 Forestry\n\nZone RU4 Primary Production Small Lots\n\nZone RU5 Village\n\nZone R1 General Residential\n\nZone R2 Low Density Residential\n\nZone R5 Large Lot Residential\n\nZone E1 Local Centre\n\nZone E2 Commercial Centre\n\nZone E3 Productivity Support\n\nZone E4 General Industrial\n\nZone MU1 Mixed Use\n\nZone SP2 Infrastructure\n\nZone RE1 Public Recreation\n\nZone RE2 Private Recreation\n\nZone C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves\n\nZone C2 Environmental Conservation\n\nZone C3 Environmental Management\n\nZone C4 Environmental Living","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permitted with consent","content":"#### 3 Permitted with consent\n\n3 Permitted with consent\n\n> Agriculture; Air transport facilities; Animal boarding or training establishments; Aquaculture; Boat launching ramps; Boat sheds; Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Cellar door premises; Cemeteries; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Community facilities; Correctional centres; Crematoria; Depots; Dual occupancies; Dwelling houses; Eco-tourist facilities; Educational establishments; Environmental facilities; Extractive industries; Farm buildings; Flood mitigation works; Function centres; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home industries; Industrial training facilities; Information and education facilities; Intensive livestock agriculture; Jetties; Landscaping material supplies; Marinas; Mooring pens; Moorings; Mortuaries; Neighbourhood shops; Open cut mining; Places of public worship; Plant nurseries; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (outdoor); Research stations; Roadside stalls; Rural industries; Rural supplies; Rural workers’ dwellings; Service stations; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Transport depots; Truck depots; Veterinary hospitals; Water recreation structures; Water supply systems","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibited","content":"#### 4 Prohibited\n\n4 Prohibited\n\n> Hotel or motel accommodation; Serviced apartments; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 3","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Exempt and complying development","content":"# Part 3 Exempt and complying development\n\nPart 3 Exempt and complying development","sortOrder":107},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Principal development standards","content":"# Part 4 Principal development standards\n\nPart 4 Principal development standards","sortOrder":111},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"# Part 5 Miscellaneous provisions\n\nPart 5 Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":126},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relevant acquisition authority","content":"#### 5 Relevant acquisition authority\n\n5.1 Relevant acquisition authority\n\n> > (1) The objective of this clause is to identify, for the purposes of section 3.15 of the Act, the authority of the State that will be the relevant authority to acquire land reserved for certain public purposes if the land is required to be acquired under Division 3 of Part 2 of the [Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1991-022) (the owner-initiated acquisition provisions).\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > If the landholder will suffer hardship if there is any delay in the land being acquired by the relevant authority, section 23 of the [Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1991-022) requires the authority to acquire the land.\n> \n> > (2) The authority of the State that will be the relevant authority to acquire land, if the land is required to be acquired under the owner-initiated acquisition provisions, is the authority of the State specified below in relation to the land shown on the [Land Reservation Acquisition Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/armidale-regional-local-environmental-plan-2012) (or, if an authority of the State is not specified in relation to land required to be so acquired, the authority designated or determined under those provisions).\n> > \n> > | Type of land shown on Map | Authority of the State |\n> > | Zone RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Local open space” | Council |\n> > | Zone RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Regional open space” | The corporation constituted under section 2.5 of the Act |\n> > | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Classified road” | Transport for NSW |\n> > | Zone C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves and marked “National Park” | Minister administering the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 |\n> > | Zone RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Local road” | Council |\n> \n> > (3) Development on land acquired by an authority of the State under the owner-initiated acquisition provisions may, before it is used for the purpose for which it is reserved, be carried out, with development consent, for any purpose.","sortOrder":127},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Additional local provisions","content":"# Part 6 Additional local provisions\n\nPart 6 Additional local provisions","sortOrder":153},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Earthworks","content":"#### 6 Earthworks\n\n6.1 Earthworks\n\n> > (1) The objective of this clause is to ensure that earthworks for which development consent is required will not have a detrimental impact on environmental functions and processes, neighbouring uses, cultural or heritage items or features of the surrounding land.\n> \n> > (2) Development consent is required for earthworks unless—\n> > \n> > > (a) the earthworks are exempt development under this Plan or another applicable environmental planning instrument, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the earthworks are ancillary to development that is permitted without consent under this Plan or to development for which development consent has been given.\n> \n> > (3) Before granting development consent for earthworks (or for development involving ancillary earthworks), the consent authority must consider the following matters—\n> > \n> > > (a) the likely disruption of, or any detrimental effect on, drainage patterns and soil stability in the locality of the development,\n> > \n> > > (b) the effect of the development on the likely future use or redevelopment of the land,\n> > \n> > > (c) the quality of the fill or the soil to be excavated, or both,\n> > \n> > > (d) the effect of the development on the existing and likely amenity of adjoining properties,\n> > \n> > > (e) the source of any fill material and the destination of any excavated material,\n> > \n> > > (f) the likelihood of disturbing relics,\n> > \n> > > (g) the proximity to, and potential for adverse impacts on, any waterway, drinking water catchment or environmentally sensitive area,\n> > \n> > > (h) any appropriate measures proposed to avoid, minimise or mitigate the impacts of the development.\n> \n> Note.\n> \n> The [National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1974-080), particularly section 86, deals with harming Aboriginal objects.","sortOrder":154},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Additional permitted uses","content":"# Schedule 1 Additional permitted uses\n\nSchedule 1 Additional permitted uses\n\n(Clause 2.5)\n\n**sch 1:** Am 2014 (341), Sch 1 \\[3\\]; 2018 (488), Sch 1.2; 2021 (45), Sch 1; 2022 (716), Sch 1\\[44\\]–\\[47\\]; 2022 (831), Sch 1.1\\[5\\]–\\[7\\]; 2023 (28), cl 5; 2023 (534), Sch 1.","sortOrder":165},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 35 Malpas Street, Guyra","content":"#### 7 Use of certain land at 35 Malpas Street, Guyra\n\n7 Use of certain land at 35 Malpas Street, Guyra\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to part of Lot 80, DP 1059692, 35 Malpas Street, Guyra, identified as “Item 7” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/armidale-regional-local-environmental-plan-2012).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of cellar door premises, restaurants or cafes or viticulture is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":172},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land in Zone C2","content":"#### 8 Use of certain land in Zone C2\n\n8 Use of certain land in Zone C2\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to the following land at Guyra in Zone C2, identified as “Item 8” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/armidale-regional-local-environmental-plan-2012)—\n> > \n> > > (a) Lot 5, DP 1254715, 163 Baldersleigh Road,\n> > \n> > > (b) Lot 311, DP 753659, 350 Lagoon Road,\n> > \n> > > (c) Lot 359, DP 46361, 46 Chaffeys Lane,\n> > \n> > > (d) Lot 363, DP 704039, 218 Lagoon Road,\n> > \n> > > (e) Lot 1, DP 801051, 126 Lagoon Road,\n> > \n> > > (f) Lot 1, DP 1162151, 316 Lagoon Road,\n> > \n> > > (g) Lot 21, DP 1050356, 140 Lagoon Road,\n> > \n> > > (h) Lot 6, DP 1275249, 14 Charlies Lane,\n> > \n> > > (i) Lot 353, DP 39932, 92 Lagoon Road.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of extensive agriculture is permitted without development consent.","sortOrder":173},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 242 Rusden Street, Armidale","content":"#### 9 Use of certain land at 242 Rusden Street, Armidale\n\n9 Use of certain land at 242 Rusden Street, Armidale\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot A, DP 329168, 242 Rusden Street, Armidale, identified as “Item 9” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/armidale-regional-local-environmental-plan-2012).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of retail premises is permitted with development consent if the gross floor area of the retail premises will not exceed 150m2.","sortOrder":174},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 57 Newton Street, Armidale","content":"#### 10 Use of certain land at 57 Newton Street, Armidale\n\n10 Use of certain land at 57 Newton Street, Armidale\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 4, DP 546075, 57 Newton Street, Armidale, identified as “Item 10” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/armidale-regional-local-environmental-plan-2012).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of light industries is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":175},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 2","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Exempt development","content":"# Schedule 2 Exempt development\n\nSchedule 2 Exempt development\n\n(Clause 3.1)\n\nNote 1.\n\n[State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2008-0572) specifies exempt development under that Policy. The Policy has State-wide application. This Schedule contains additional exempt development not specified in that Policy.\n\nNote 2.\n\nExempt development may be carried out without the need for development consent under the Act. Such development is not exempt from any approval, licence, permit or authority that is required under any other Act and adjoining owners’ property rights and the common law still apply.\n\n**sch 2:** Am 2022 (716), Sch 1\\[48\\]–\\[50\\]; 2022 (831), Sch 1.1\\[8\\]–\\[10\\]; 2024 (42), Sch 1.2.","sortOrder":176},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—general requirements","content":"#### sch.2-sec Signage—general requirements\n\nSignage—general requirements\n\n> > (1) Must be non-moving.\n> \n> > (2) Must be at least 700mm from kerb or roadway edge of a public road.\n> \n> > (3) Must be at least 2.6m above any public footpath.\n> \n> > (4) Must relate to the lawful use of the building (except for temporary signs or tourist information or directional signs).\n> \n> > (5) Must not be detrimental to the character and functioning of the building.\n> \n> > (6) Must not cover mechanical ventilation inlet or outlet vents.\n> \n> > (7) Must not be externally illuminated.\n> \n> > (8) Must not be flashing.\n> \n> > (9) Must not be internally illuminated, unless the sign is on premises in an employment zone or Zone MU1, or on business or industrial premises in Zone RU5 Village.\n> \n> > (10) If fixed to a wall—must be securely fixed by rigid non-corroding metal supports.","sortOrder":177},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—signs on residential premises","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.2 Signage—signs on residential premises\n\nSignage—signs on residential premises\n\n> > (1) Must meet the general requirements for signage.\n> \n> > (2) Must be on land in Zone RU1 Primary Production, Zone RU4 Primary Production Small Lots, Zone R1 General Residential, Zone R2 Low Density Residential, Zone R5 Large Lot Residential, Zone RE1 Public Recreation, Zone RE2 Private Recreation, Zone C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves, Zone C3 Environmental Management or Zone C4 Environmental Living.\n> \n> > (3) Maximum 2 signs per premises, including existing signs.\n> \n> > (4) Maximum area—1m2.\n> \n> > (5) Maximum height—3m.\n> \n> > (6) Must not be located on land on which there is a building that is a heritage item unless—\n> > \n> > > (a) no part of the sign will cover windows or architectural projections or other decorative features of the premises, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the sign can be removed without altering the fabric of the heritage item, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the sign is not painted onto the surface of the heritage item, and\n> > \n> > > (d) display of the sign does not require the removal of a tree.","sortOrder":178},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—signs in employment or mixed use zones","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.3 Signage—signs in employment or mixed use zones\n\nSignage—signs in employment or mixed use zones\n\n> > (1) Must be located on land in Zone RU5 or an employment or mixed use zone.\n> \n> > (2) Maximum 3 signs per premises, including existing signs.\n> \n> > (3) Must be one of the following types of signs—\n> > \n> > > (a) top hamper sign with maximum area—2.5m2, or\n> > \n> > > (b) under awning sign with maximum area—1.5m2, or\n> > \n> > > (c) projecting wall sign with maximum area—2.5m2, or\n> > \n> > > (d) flush wall sign that does not extend above the top of the wall to which it is attached and with maximum area—2.5m2.\n> \n> > (4) Must not be internally illuminated unless—\n> > \n> > > (a) the sign is not in continuous or intermittent motion, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the display is not varied at pre-set timing intervals.\n> \n> > (5) Must not be displayed on land on which there is a building that is a heritage item unless—\n> > \n> > > (a) no part of the sign will cover windows or architectural projections or other decorative features of the premises, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the sign can be removed without altering the fabric of the heritage item, and\n> > \n> > > (c) display of the sign does not require the removal of a tree.\n> \n> > (6) Must not be located on land in a heritage conservation area unless—\n> > \n> > > (a) maximum height—3m, and\n> > \n> > > (b) no part of the sign will cover windows or architectural projections or other decorative features of the premises.","sortOrder":179},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—real estate signs","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.4 Signage—real estate signs\n\nSignage—real estate signs\n\n> > (1) Must meet the general requirements for signage.\n> \n> > (2) Must be located within the boundaries of the premises.\n> \n> > (3) Maximum area for signs on residential premises—2.5m.\n> \n> > (4) Maximum height—6m.\n> \n> > (5) Must be removed within 14 days after the premises or land is sold or let.\n> \n> > (6) Maximum 2 signs per premises.","sortOrder":180},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—signs behind the glass line of a shop window","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.5 Signage—signs behind the glass line of a shop window\n\nSignage—signs behind the glass line of a shop window\n\n> > (1) Must meet the general requirements for signage.\n> \n> > (2) Must not be located in a sex services premises or restricted premises.","sortOrder":181},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—replacement of existing signs","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.6 Signage—replacement of existing signs\n\nSignage—replacement of existing signs\n\n> > (1) Must replace a sign lawfully displayed.\n> \n> > (2) Must not increase the display area or intensity of illumination.","sortOrder":182},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—temporary signs (special events or venues for exhibitions or demonstrations)","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.7 Signage—temporary signs (special events or venues for exhibitions or demonstrations)\n\nSignage—temporary signs (special events or venues for exhibitions or demonstrations)\n\n> > (1) Must meet the general requirements for signage.\n> \n> > (2) Maximum area—5m2.\n> \n> > (3) Maximum height—6m.\n> \n> > (4) Must not be displayed earlier than 28 days before, or later than 14 days after, the event.\n> \n> > (5) Must not obstruct the sight line of vehicular traffic.\n> \n> > (6) Must not be located on land on which there is a building that is a heritage item, unless—\n> > \n> > > (a) no part of the sign will cover windows or architectural projections or other decorative features of the premises, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the sign can be removed without altering the fabric of the heritage item, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the display of the sign does not require the removal of a tree, and\n> > \n> > > (d) maximum area—2.5m2.","sortOrder":183},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—sponsorship signs (corporate sponsorship of a community or sporting event)","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.8 Signage—sponsorship signs (corporate sponsorship of a community or sporting event)\n\nSignage—sponsorship signs (corporate sponsorship of a community or sporting event)\n\n> > (1) Must meet the general requirements for signage.\n> \n> > (2) Maximum height—6m.\n> \n> > (3) Must not include commercial advertising apart from the name or logo of any event sponsors.\n> \n> > (4) Must be located and oriented to be predominantly visible to spectators within the site rather than to the general public externally.\n> \n> > (5) Must not obstruct the sight line of vehicular traffic.\n> \n> > (6) Must not be located on land on which there is a building that is a heritage item, unless—\n> > \n> > > (a) no part of the sign will cover windows or architectural projections or other decorative features of the premises, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the sign can be removed without altering the fabric of the heritage item, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the display of the sign does not require the removal of a tree, and\n> > \n> > > (d) maximum area—2.5m2.","sortOrder":184},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—tourist information or directional signs","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.9 Signage—tourist information or directional signs\n\nSignage—tourist information or directional signs\n\n> > (1) Must indicate to the public tourist attractions and facilities in the locality, comprising—\n> > \n> > > (a) places of historical, scientific, educational or public interest, or\n> > \n> > > (b) picnic areas, parks or rest areas, or\n> > \n> > > (c) public buildings, public utilities or essential services, or\n> > \n> > > (d) recreational, sporting, charitable or religious facilities, or\n> > \n> > > (e) tourist and tourist-related facilities and undertakings, including caravan parks, camping grounds, tourist and visitor accommodation, and service stations.\n> \n> > (2) Maximum area—0.3m2.\n> \n> > (3) Maximum height—6m.\n> \n> > (4) Must not be located within a road reserve without the approval of the relevant road authority.","sortOrder":185},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—A-frame signs on private land","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.10 Signage—A-frame signs on private land\n\nSignage—A-frame signs on private land\n\n> > (1) Must be on land in an employment or mixed use zone.\n> \n> > (2) Only 1 per property.\n> \n> > (3) Maximum display area on each side—0.5m2.\n> \n> > (4) Must not obstruct access to the land or adjacent land.\n> \n> > (5) Must be secure and stable.\n> \n> > (6) Must not require construction work.\n> \n> > (7) Must not involve live or recorded entertainment, including music, broadcast programs or flashing lights.\n> \n> > (8) Must be removed at the close of business each day.","sortOrder":186},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cemeteries and burial grounds","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.11 Cemeteries and burial grounds\n\nCemeteries and burial grounds\n\n> > (1) Must only involve—\n> > \n> > > (a) the creation of a new grave or monument, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the excavation or disturbance of land for the purpose of carrying out the conservation or repair of a monument or grave marker.\n> \n> > (2) Must be within an existing cemetery or burial ground.\n> \n> > (3) Must not involve development for which development consent is required under clause 5.10.\n> \n> > (4) Must not involve a heritage item.","sortOrder":187},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Lighting—external","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.12 Lighting—external\n\nLighting—external\n\n> > (1) Must not be for lighting a tennis court or sports ground.\n> \n> > (2) Must be constructed—\n> > \n> > > (a) to contain light spill within the site, and\n> > \n> > > (b) in accordance with AS/NZS 4282:2019, Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting.","sortOrder":188},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 3","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Complying development","content":"# Schedule 3 Complying development\n\nSchedule 3 Complying development\n\n(Clause 3.2)\n\nNote.\n\n[State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2008-0572) specifies complying development and the complying development conditions for that development under that Policy. The Policy has State-wide application. This Schedule contains additional complying development not specified in that Policy.","sortOrder":189},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec","sectionType":"section","heading":"General conditions","content":"#### sch.3-sec General conditions\n\nGeneral conditions\n\n> Any development specified in Part 1 is subject to the same conditions set out in Schedule 6 to [State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2008-0572).","sortOrder":192},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 4","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Classification and reclassification of public land","content":"# Schedule 4 Classification and reclassification of public land\n\nSchedule 4 Classification and reclassification of public land\n\n(Clause 5.2)\n\n**sch 4:** Am 2014 (420), cl 4 (1)–(4); 2020 (380), cl 4.","sortOrder":193},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 5","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Environmental heritage","content":"# Schedule 5 Environmental heritage\n\nSchedule 5 Environmental heritage\n\n(Clause 5.10)\n\n**sch 5:** Am 2013 (503), Sch 1 \\[1\\]–\\[11\\]; 2014 (341), Sch 1 \\[4\\]; 2014 (617), Sch 1 \\[1\\]–\\[51\\]. Subst 2022 (716), Sch 1\\[54\\]. Am 2024 (266), Sch 1\\[1\\]–\\[22\\].","sortOrder":197},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 6","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Pond-based and tank-based aquaculture","content":"# Schedule 6 Pond-based and tank-based aquaculture\n\nSchedule 6 Pond-based and tank-based aquaculture\n\n(Clause 5.19)","sortOrder":202},{"sectionNumber":"Division 1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Site location requirements","content":"## Division 1 Site location requirements\n\nDivision 1 Site location requirements","sortOrder":204},{"sectionNumber":"Division 2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Operational requirements","content":"## Division 2 Operational requirements\n\nDivision 2 Operational requirements","sortOrder":206},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Culture water","content":"#### 11 Culture water\n\n11 Culture water\n\n> Must use freshwater.","sortOrder":219}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Plan replaces prior local environmental plans and consolidated mapped controls for the Armidale Region (cl 1.8; cl 1.3). It therefore changes the statutory instrument that applies to land by introducing the current zones, maps and site‑specific schedules (cl 2.1; Schedule 1–6), altering the regulatory scope that landowners and applicants must now follow."},"complexity_factors":["Large number of distinct land use zones and a detailed Land Use Table defining permitted/consented/prohibited uses (cl 2.1; cl 2.3).","Extensive subdivision and minimum lot size rules with many exceptions, overlays and cross‑references (cl 4.1; cl 4.1AA–4.1E; cl 4.2A–4.2B).","Multiple localised special provisions and site‑specific clauses (Schedules 1–6; cl 6.8–6.10) increasing bespoke application requirements.","Heritage regimes with mandatory notification, assessment and possible conservation conditions (cl 5.10; Schedule 5).","Discretionary pathways and record‑keeping requirements for varying development standards (cl 4.6(2)–(4)), creating case‑by‑case assessment work for Council.","Numerous external references to State policies, standards, maps and other Acts (e.g. SEPPs, Building Code, flood and airport guidelines) that applicants and assessors must consult (cl 1.9; cl 3.1(3); cl 5.21; cl 6.3).","Numeric thresholds and operational limits scattered across clauses (lot areas, floor areas, room counts, distance buffers), raising compliance complexity (cl 5.4; sch 2; cl 4.1(3A))."],"plain_english_summary":"This local environmental plan sets zoning, permitted/prohibited uses, development consent rules and technical standards for land in the Armidale Region (cl 1.3; cl 2.1; cl 2.3). It appoints the Council as consent authority (cl 1.6) and imposes rules on subdivision, minimum lot sizes, heritage controls, flood and airport buffers and other local controls (cl 4.1; cl 5.10; cl 5.21; cl 6.3). Applicants bear application and compliance costs; the Council decides and has calibrated discretion through exceptions and variation clauses (cl 4.6)."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The geographic scope expanded beyond the original intent when the plan was renamed from 'Armidale Dumaresq Local Environmental Plan 2012' to 'Armidale Regional Local Environmental Plan 2012', reflecting the merger of Armidale Dumaresq Council into the larger Armidale Regional Council. This means the plan now governs a broader area than it was originally drafted to cover, and numerous amendments over 13+ years have progressively altered which land uses are permitted, where, and under what conditions."},"complexity_factors":["Over 60 separate amendments since 2012, creating a highly layered and evolving document that is difficult to track without professional assistance","Operates within a broader statutory framework (Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979) requiring cross-referencing with state legislation","Uses land-use zoning tables and maps that must be read together with the written instrument — the text alone is insufficient","Standard instrument LEP format incorporates statewide template provisions alongside locally specific controls, blending two layers of rules","Council boundary changes and renaming add administrative complexity for users trying to determine which historical version applied at a given time","Map update responsibility transferred mid-history from the instrument itself to the Department of Planning, creating a split record-keeping system","Point-in-time versions require users to identify which version applied at the relevant date — critical for disputes, approvals, or legal proceedings"],"plain_english_summary":"The Armidale Regional Local Environmental Plan 2012 is the rulebook for land use in the Armidale Regional Council area, setting what can be built where, size limits, subdivision rules and protections for heritage and environment. It affects homeowners, developers, businesses, farmers and council planners — anyone doing significant work on land — because it determines if and how projects get approval and has legal consequences if ignored."},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":951},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The legislation has grown significantly beyond its original 2012 scope. Originally titled 'Armidale Dumaresq Local Environmental Plan 2012', it was expanded and renamed to 'Armidale Regional Local Environmental Plan 2012' following council amalgamation. Substantial amendments in 2022 (Amendment No 16) added new zones (RU3 Forestry, RU5 Village), new use types (agritourism, artisan food and drink industries), and restructured residential zones. The heritage schedule was completely substituted in 2022. Additional provisions for music venues (5.20), farm stay accommodation (5.24), and farm gate premises (5.25) reflect evolving policy priorities not in the original instrument."},"complexity_factors":["19 distinct land use zones with individual objectives and permitted/prohibited use tables","Extensive cross-referencing to State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs) and other legislation","Multiple overlapping subdivision controls (clauses 4.1, 4.1AA, 4.1A, 4.1B, 4.1C, 4.1D, 4.1E, 4.2, 4.2A)","Heritage provisions requiring consultation with multiple bodies (Heritage Council, Aboriginal communities)","Conditional exemptions and nested exceptions throughout (e.g., clause 4.6 exceptions to development standards with its own exclusions)","Schedule-based structure with 6 schedules containing detailed technical requirements","Map-dependent provisions requiring reference to multiple external maps (Land Zoning Map, Lot Size Map, Heritage Map, etc.)","Amendment history showing 20+ amendments since 2012, creating layered provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this plan does:**\n\nThis is the main planning rulebook for the Armidale Region in northern New South Wales. It sets out what can and can't be built on different parcels of land, and under what conditions.\n\n**Key things it covers:**\n\n- **Land zones:** The region is divided into 19 different zones — from rural farming areas (RU1 Primary Production) to village centres (RU5 Village), residential neighbourhoods (R1–R5), commercial and industrial areas (E1–E4), mixed-use areas (MU1), public recreation (RE1–RE2), and environmental protection zones (C1–C4). Each zone has its own rules about what development is allowed.\n\n- **Development rules:** For each zone, the plan specifies:\n  - What can be built **without** council approval (like home occupations, roads, environmental protection works)\n  - What needs **development consent** (like houses, shops, schools, farms)\n  - What is **prohibited** (like heavy industry in residential areas)\n\n- **Heritage protection:** The plan lists over 360 heritage items — historic buildings, trees, gardens, railway stations, churches, and archaeological sites — that require special approval to alter or demolish. Four heritage conservation areas are also protected.\n\n- **Subdivision controls:** Minimum lot sizes apply when land is subdivided, with special rules for rural areas, conservation zones, and boundary adjustments between neighbours.\n\n- **Specific protections:** The plan includes special rules for:\n  - Flood-prone land (must be safe to occupy and evacuate)\n  - Bush fire prone land\n  - Aircraft noise near Armidale Regional Airport\n  - Contaminated land (former gasworks site)\n  - Music and entertainment venues (council can't refuse based on music genre or dancing)\n  - Aquaculture (fish farming) with environmental safeguards\n\n- **Exempt and complying development:** Some minor works (like certain signs, external lighting, cemetery work) don't need approval if they meet standards. Other straightforward development can get fast-tracked approval.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\n- Property owners wanting to build, subdivide, or change land use\n- Farmers and rural businesses\n- Developers and builders\n- Anyone seeking to alter heritage-listed properties\n- Businesses in entertainment, tourism, and agriculture\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nThis plan shapes how the Armidale Region grows — balancing housing, farming, business, and environmental protection while preserving the area's significant heritage and character."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/armidale-regional-local-environmental-plan-2012","history":"/api/acts/armidale-regional-local-environmental-plan-2012/history","analysis":"/api/acts/armidale-regional-local-environmental-plan-2012/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/armidale-regional-local-environmental-plan-2012/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/armidale-regional-local-environmental-plan-2012/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/armidale-regional-local-environmental-plan-2012/documents"}}