{"id":"nsw:epi-2010-0514","name":"Camden Local Environmental Plan 2010","slug":"camden-local-environmental-plan-2010","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"514 of 2010","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":181620,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:epi-2010-0514-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 [Camden Local Environmental Plan 2010](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2010-0514).","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> > RU2 Rural Landscape\n> > \n> > RU4 Primary Production Small Lots\n> \n> > Residential Zones\n> \n> > R1 General Residential\n> > \n> > R2 Low Density Residential\n> > \n> > R3 Medium Density Residential\n> > \n> > R5 Large Lot Residential\n> \n> > Employment Zones\n> \n> > E1 Local 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> > SP1 Special Activities\n> > \n> > SP2 Infrastructure\n> > \n> > SP3 Tourist\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> > C4 Environmental Living\n> \n> **cl 2.1:** Am 2013 (125), Sch 1 \\[1\\]; 2022 (831), Sch 1.2\\[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 2011 (363), Sch 5 \\[2\\]–\\[23\\]; 2012 (558), Sch 1 \\[1\\]–\\[19\\]; 2013 (110), Sch 1 \\[1\\]; 2013 (125), Sch 1 \\[2\\]; 2014 (242), Sch 1 \\[1\\]–\\[4\\]; 2015 (29), cl 5 (1) (2); 2019 (109), Sch 1 \\[1\\]–\\[24\\]; 2019 (137), Sch 6 \\[1\\]; 2021 (83), Sch 1\\[2\\]–\\[5\\]; 2022 No 26, Sch 2.2\\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2022 (314), Sch 1; 2022 (831), Sch 1.2\\[2\\]; 2023 (458), Sch 2.15\\[1\\].\n\nZone RU1 Primary Production\n\nZone RU2 Rural Landscape\n\nZone RU4 Primary Production Small Lots\n\nZone R1 General Residential\n\nZone R2 Low Density Residential\n\nZone R3 Medium Density Residential\n\nZone R5 Large Lot Residential\n\nZone E1 Local Centre\n\nZone E3 Productivity Support\n\nZone E4 General Industrial\n\nZone MU1 Mixed Use\n\nZone SP1 Special Activities\n\nZone SP2 Infrastructure\n\nZone SP3 Tourist\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 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> Aquaculture; Bed and breakfast accommodation; Cellar door premises; Dual occupancies (attached); Dwelling houses; Environmental protection works; Extractive industries; Farm buildings; Farm stay accommodation; Garden centres; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home industries; Intensive livestock agriculture; Intensive plant agriculture; Open cut mining; Roads; Roadside stalls; Rural industries; Rural supplies; Rural workers’ dwellings; Secondary dwellings; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 4","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibited","content":"#### 4 Prohibited\n\n4 Prohibited\n\n> Amusement centres; Car parks; Commercial premises; Correctional centres; Entertainment facilities; Exhibition homes; Exhibition villages; Freight transport facilities; Function centres; Health services facilities; Heavy industrial storage establishments; Home occupations (sex services); Industrial retail outlets; Industries; Information and education facilities; Local distribution premises; Port facilities; Public administration buildings; Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (major); Residential accommodation; Restricted premises; Service stations; Sex services premises; Storage premises; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Transport depots; Vehicle body repair workshops; Vehicle repair stations; Warehouse or distribution centres; Wharf or boating facilities; Wholesale supplies","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":128},{"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/camden-local-environmental-plan-2010) (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 SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Local Road Future Classified road” | Council |\n> > | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Future Classified road widening” | Transport for NSW |\n> > | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Drainage” | Council |\n> > | Zone C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves and marked “National Park” | Minister administering the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 |\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > If land, other than land specified in the Table to subclause (2), is required to be acquired under the owner-initiated acquisition provisions, the Minister for Planning is required to take action to enable the designation of the acquiring authority under this clause. Pending the designation of the acquiring authority for that land, the acquiring authority is to be the authority determined by order of the Minister for Planning (see section 21 of the [Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1991-022)).\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.\n> \n> **cl 5.1:** Am 2019 (109), Sch 1 \\[25\\]; 2020 No 30, Sch 4.3; 2024 (228), Sch 1.","sortOrder":129},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Urban release areas","content":"# Part 6 Urban release areas\n\nPart 6 Urban release areas","sortOrder":155},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 6\n\n6.1 (Repealed)","sortOrder":156},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Additional local provisions","content":"# Part 7 Additional local provisions\n\nPart 7 Additional local provisions","sortOrder":163},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 7\n\n7.1 (Repealed)","sortOrder":164},{"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 2011 (363), Sch 5 \\[32\\]–\\[35\\]; 2012 (142), Sch 1 \\[5\\]; 2012 (558), Sch 1 \\[20\\]; 2013 (110), Sch 1 \\[3\\]; 2013 (314), Sch 1 \\[2\\]; 2014 (2), cl 4; 2014 (242), Sch 1 \\[8\\] \\[9\\]; 2014 (618), cl 5; 2017 (493), Sch 1.2 \\[1\\]; 2018 (115), cl 5; 2018 (488), Sch 1.2; 2019 (109), Sch 1 \\[30\\]–\\[52\\]; 2019 (189), cl 5; 2022 (831), Sch 1.2\\[3\\] \\[13\\] (am 2023 (82), Sch 1.5\\[2\\]) \\[14\\]; 2023 (380), cl 5; 2024 (461), Sch 1.","sortOrder":178},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 90 Werombi Road, Grasmere","content":"#### 8 Use of certain land at 90 Werombi Road, Grasmere\n\n8 Use of certain land at 90 Werombi Road, Grasmere\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 90 Werombi Road, Grasmere, being Lot 10, DP 845472 (Carrington).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of residential flat buildings and seniors housing is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":186},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Harrington Park","content":"#### 9 Use of certain land at Harrington Park\n\n9 Use of certain land at Harrington Park\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Harrington Park, identified as Clause 9 on sheet 012 of the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/camden-local-environmental-plan-2010).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of animal boarding or training establishments (limited to horse stables and development ancillary to horse stables) is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":187},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Crear Hill, Harrington Park","content":"#### 10 Use of certain land at Crear Hill, Harrington Park\n\n10 Use of certain land at Crear Hill, Harrington Park\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Crear Hill, Harrington Park, identified as Clause 10 on sheet 007 of the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/camden-local-environmental-plan-2010).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of a restaurant or cafe is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":188},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Waterfront Way, Harrington Park","content":"#### 11 Use of certain land at Waterfront Way, Harrington Park\n\n11 Use of certain land at Waterfront Way, Harrington Park\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Waterfront Way, Harrington Park, being Lot 46, DP 1115480.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of a restaurant or cafe is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":189},{"sectionNumber":"11A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 2 and 4 Sharman Close and 1A Stewart Street, Harrington Park","content":"#### 11A Use of certain land at 2 and 4 Sharman Close and 1A Stewart Street, Harrington Park\n\n11A Use of certain land at 2 and 4 Sharman Close and 1A Stewart Street, Harrington Park\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 2 and 4 Sharman Close and 1A Stewart Street, Harrington Park, being Lot 1, DP 740423, Lot 2, DP 740422 and Lot 1, DP 329195.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of business premises, office premises and take away food and drink premises is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":190},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Stewart Street and Sharman Close, Harrington Park","content":"#### 12 Use of certain land at Stewart Street and Sharman Close, Harrington Park\n\n12 Use of certain land at Stewart Street and Sharman Close, Harrington Park\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Stewart Street and Sharman Close, Harrington Park, being Lot 1, DP 47000, Lot 501 and 502, DP 1100573, Lot 8, DP 610420, Lots 1–5, DP 23420, Lot 320, DP 1151590, Lot 1, DP 329195, Lot 1, DP 740423, Lot 2, DP 740422, Lots 3–5, 7 and 11, DP 977597, Lot 1, DP 195620, Lot 21, DP 581783, Lot A, DP 367357, Lots 1–3, DP 1191616, Lot 1, DP 198736, Lot 15, DP 1072388, Lot 16, DP 1094115 and Lot 89, DP 870079.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of function centres, restaurants or cafes, and retail premises (but limited to retail premises that sell arts and crafts) is permitted with development consent","sortOrder":191},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Camden Valley Way, Kirkham","content":"#### 13 Use of certain land at Camden Valley Way, Kirkham\n\n13 Use of certain land at Camden Valley Way, Kirkham\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Camden Valley Way, Kirkham, being Lot 101, DP 1143373.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of multi dwelling housing and strata or community title subdivision is permitted with development consent on land that is within Zone R2 Low Density Residential.\n> \n> > (3) The consent authority may consent to the subdivision of land that is within Zone R5 Large Lot Residential, if—\n> > \n> > > (a) no more than 6 separate lots are to be created for the purpose of a single dwelling house on each lot, and\n> > \n> > > (b) a separate lot is created for the existing worker’s cottage (being building 15 in the Yamba Cottage Site Conservation Management Plan dated November 2008 (the Site Plan) held in the offices of the Council, and\n> > \n> > > (c) a separate lot is created for the Yamba cottage, barn, and roadside stall and packing shed (being buildings 1, 6 and 8, respectively, in the Site Plan), and\n> > \n> > > (d) the area of each separate lot to be created is not less than 0.1 hectare, and\n> > \n> > > (e) the consent authority has taken into account the extent to which the subdivision is consistent with the Site Plan.","sortOrder":192},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Macquarie Grove Road, Kirkham","content":"#### 14 Use of certain land at Macquarie Grove Road, Kirkham\n\n14 Use of certain land at Macquarie Grove Road, Kirkham\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Macquarie Grove Road, Kirkham, being Lot 3, DP 882365 (The Lanes).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of 55 dwelling houses is permitted with development consent if—\n> > \n> > > (a) there is no more than one dwelling house for each 0.4 hectares of the site, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the curtilage of each dwelling house is no less than 1,000 square metres and no more than 2,000 square metres, and\n> > \n> > > (c) each dwelling house has a separate title under the [Strata Schemes (Freehold Development) Act 1973](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1973-068), [Strata Schemes (Leasehold Development) Act 1986](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1986-219) or the [Community Land Development Act 1989](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1989-201), and\n> > \n> > > (d) each dwelling house is provided with connection to a Sydney Water Corporation sewer.","sortOrder":193},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 15\n\n15 (Repealed)","sortOrder":194},{"sectionNumber":"15A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land fronting Raby Road, Leppington","content":"#### 15A Use of certain land fronting Raby Road, Leppington\n\n15A Use of certain land fronting Raby Road, Leppington\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to certain land fronting Raby Road, Leppington, being Lots 1000–1060, DP 1198247 zoned R2 Low Density Residential and identified as Clause 15A on sheet 016 of the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/camden-local-environmental-plan-2010).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of exhibition homes is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":195},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 16\n\n16 (Repealed)","sortOrder":196},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 1 Mount Annan Drive, Mount Annan","content":"#### 17 Use of certain land at 1 Mount Annan Drive, Mount Annan\n\n17 Use of certain land at 1 Mount Annan Drive, Mount Annan\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 1 Mount Annan Drive, Mount Annan, being Part Lot 132, DP 825469.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of food and drink premises, horticulture, information and education facilities, landscaping material supplies, markets, office premises and plant nurseries is permitted with development consent if the development is associated with the Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living.","sortOrder":197},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 18\n\n18, 19 (Repealed)","sortOrder":198},{"sectionNumber":"20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Porrende Street, Narellan","content":"#### 20 Use of certain land at Porrende Street, Narellan\n\n20 Use of certain land at Porrende Street, Narellan\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Porrende Street, Narellan, being Lot 1, DP 1093264.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of hotel or motel accommodation, a registered club and an ancillary recreation facility is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":199},{"sectionNumber":"21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Doncaster Avenue, Narellan","content":"#### 21 Use of certain land at Doncaster Avenue, Narellan\n\n21 Use of certain land at Doncaster Avenue, Narellan\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Doncaster Avenue, Narellan, being Lots 63–70, DP 25582.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of a car park and building to be used for the purposes of business premises and office premises is permitted with development consent if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the car park is decked and to the rear of the building, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the building has frontage to Doncaster Avenue, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the building has a maximum depth of 15 metres.","sortOrder":200},{"sectionNumber":"22","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 22\n\n22 (Repealed)","sortOrder":201},{"sectionNumber":"23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Old Hume Highway, South Camden","content":"#### 23 Use of certain land at Old Hume Highway, South Camden\n\n23 Use of certain land at Old Hume Highway, South Camden\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Old Hume Highway, South Camden, being Lot 3, DP 628551.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of function centres, hotel or motel accommodation and restaurants or cafes is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":202},{"sectionNumber":"24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Spring Farm","content":"#### 24 Use of certain land at Spring Farm\n\n24 Use of certain land at Spring Farm\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land zoned C2 Environmental Conservation at Spring Farm, identified as Clause 24 on sheets 011 and 014 of the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/camden-local-environmental-plan-2010).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of recreation facilities (outdoor) is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":203},{"sectionNumber":"25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Richardson Road, Spring Farm","content":"#### 25 Use of certain land at Richardson Road, Spring Farm\n\n25 Use of certain land at Richardson Road, Spring Farm\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land in Zone E1 at Spring Farm, identified as Clause 25 on sheet 013 of the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/camden-local-environmental-plan-2010).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of attached dwellings, dual occupancies, dwelling houses, exhibition homes, exhibition villages, multi dwelling housing and recreation facilities (indoor) is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":204},{"sectionNumber":"26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Mount Annan","content":"#### 26 Use of certain land at Mount Annan\n\n26 Use of certain land at Mount Annan\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Annanvale Circuit, Holdsworth Drive and Waterworth Drive, Mount Annan, being Lot 206, DP 1070297, Lot 1, DP 1129436, SP 91087 and SP 86064.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of multi dwelling housing is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":205},{"sectionNumber":"27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Narellan and Smeaton Grange","content":"#### 27 Use of certain land at Narellan and Smeaton Grange\n\n27 Use of certain land at Narellan and Smeaton Grange\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to certain land at Narellan and Smeaton Grange, identified as Clause 27 on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/camden-local-environmental-plan-2010).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of sex services premises is permitted with development consent if the premises will not be located on land that adjoins, is directly opposite or is separated only by a local road from land—\n> > \n> > > (a) in Zone R1 General Residential, Zone R2 Low Density Residential, Zone R3 Medium Density Residential or Zone RE1 Public Recreation, or\n> > \n> > > (b) used for the purposes of a centre-based child care facility, a community facility, a school or a place of public worship.\n> \n> > (3) In deciding whether to grant consent to development for the purposes of sex services premises, the consent authority must consider the impact the proposed development would have on any place likely to be regularly frequented by children.","sortOrder":206},{"sectionNumber":"28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 2 Ironbark Avenue, Camden","content":"#### 28 Use of certain land at 2 Ironbark Avenue, Camden\n\n28 Use of certain land at 2 Ironbark Avenue, Camden\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 2 Ironbark Avenue, Camden, being Lot 3, DP 243156, identified as Clause 28 on sheet 011 of the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/camden-local-environmental-plan-2010).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of a medical centre is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":207},{"sectionNumber":"29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 55 Topham Road, Smeaton Grange","content":"#### 29 Use of certain land at 55 Topham Road, Smeaton Grange\n\n29 Use of certain land at 55 Topham Road, Smeaton Grange\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 3513, DP 830128, 55 Topham Road, Smeaton Grange identified as “Clause 29” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/camden-local-environmental-plan-2010).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of animal boarding or training establishments is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":208},{"sectionNumber":"30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 3 Emerald Hills Boulevard, Leppington","content":"#### 30 Use of certain land at 3 Emerald Hills Boulevard, Leppington\n\n30 Use of certain land at 3 Emerald Hills Boulevard, Leppington\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 96, DP 1203161, 3 Emerald Hills Boulevard, Leppington identified as “Clause 30” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/camden-local-environmental-plan-2010).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of a vehicle repair station is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":209},{"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 2013 (627), cl 4; 2014 No 88, Sch 2.5; 2019 (109), Sch 1 \\[53\\]; 2022 (672), cl 4; 2022 (831), Sch 1.2\\[15\\]–\\[20\\].","sortOrder":210},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec","sectionType":"section","heading":"Events—community and fundraising","content":"#### sch.2-sec Events—community and fundraising\n\nEvents—community and fundraising\n\n> > (1) Must take place—\n> > \n> > > (a) on a public road, or\n> > \n> > > (b) with the Council’s prior written consent—on public land owned by, or under the control of, the Council, or\n> > \n> > > (c) on public land owned by, or under the control of, the Australian Botanic Garden.\n> \n> > (2) Must not take place on more than 1 period, of not more than 2 consecutive days, in a calendar year.\n> \n> > (3) Must not start before 7 am, unless the event is, or relates to, a dawn service on Anzac Day.\n> \n> > (4) Must finish no later than 10 pm.\n> \n> > (5) If located on bushfire-prone land—\n> > \n> > > (a) a bushfire emergency management and evacuation plan must be prepared for the event that complies with the NSW Rural Fire Service Guidelines and addresses the need for appropriate bushfire protection measures, and\n> > \n> > > (b) a copy of the bushfire emergency management and evacuation plan mentioned in paragraph (a) must be given to the local fire services and the Council.\n> \n> > (6) Must not be held on a day with an extreme or catastrophic bushfire danger rating in the local area.\n> \n> > (7) Must not include camping on the road or land.\n> \n> > (8) Must allow and maintain access and egress for pedestrians and emergency vehicles.\n> \n> > (9) Must not include the erection of a permanent structure on the road or land.\n> \n> > (10) Must not include the clearing or disturbance of vegetation on the road or land.","sortOrder":211},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—general requirements","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.2 Signage—general requirements\n\nSignage—general requirements\n\n> > (1) Must be non-moving.\n> \n> > (2) Must be at least 600mm from the kerb of any 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 or place (except for temporary signs).\n> \n> > (5) Must be within the boundary of the property to which it applies, unless in a Zone E1, E3 or MU1.\n> \n> > (6) Must reflect the character and style of any building to which it is attached.\n> \n> > (7) Must not be detrimental to the character and functioning of the building.\n> \n> > (8) Must not be on walls facing or adjoining residential premises.\n> \n> > (9) Must not be an “A” frame sign.\n> \n> > (10) Must have the consent of the owner of the property on which the sign is located.\n> \n> > (11) Must not be erected on an item of environmental heritage, unless replacing an existing sign that has lawful approval, with a sign of the same or lesser size in the same location.\n> \n> > (12) Must not be for a brothel.","sortOrder":212},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—advertising signs on bus shelters and taxi rank shelters","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.3 Signage—advertising signs on bus shelters and taxi rank shelters\n\nSignage—advertising signs on bus shelters and taxi rank shelters\n\n> > (1) Must be on land owned or managed by the Council.\n> \n> > (2) Must be on a bus shelter or taxi rank shelter that has been approved by Council as suitable for affixing advertising signage.\n> \n> > (3) Must not extend beyond the perimeter of the shelter.\n> \n> > (4) A shelter must not have more than 1 panel with advertising signage affixed to both sides of the panel.\n> \n> > (5) Must not contain flashing or neon signage.\n> \n> > (6) Must not obstruct a path of pedestrian traffic.\n> \n> > (7) Must not obstruct the line of sight of vehicular traffic.","sortOrder":213},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—business identification signs for businesses in Zones E1, E3 and MU1","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.4 Signage—business identification signs for businesses in Zones E1, E3 and MU1\n\nSignage—business identification signs for businesses in Zones E1, E3 and MU1\n\n> > (1) Underawning sign Sign attached to the underside of an awning other than a fascia or return end—\n> > \n> > > (a) must meet the general requirements for signage,\n> > \n> > > (b) 1 sign per ground floor premises with street frontage,\n> > \n> > > (c) maximum length—2.5m,\n> > \n> > > (d) maximum height—0.5m,\n> > \n> > > (e) must not be flashing.\n> \n> > (2) Flush wall sign Sign attached to the wall of a building (other than the transom of a doorway or display window) and not projecting more than 300mm—\n> > \n> > > (a) must meet the general requirements for signage,\n> > \n> > > (b) maximum area—2.5m2,\n> > \n> > > (c) must not be flashing.\n> \n> > (3) Top hamper sign Sign attached to the transom of a doorway or display window of a building—\n> > \n> > > (a) must meet the general requirements for signage,\n> > \n> > > (b) maximum area—2.5m2,\n> > \n> > > (c) must not be flashing.\n> \n> > (4) Fascia signs Sign attached to the fascia or return of the awning—\n> > \n> > > (a) must meet the general requirements for signage,\n> > \n> > > (b) 1 sign per premises,\n> > \n> > > (c) must not project above or below the fascia or return end of the awning to which it is attached,\n> > \n> > > (d) must not be flashing,\n> > \n> > > (e) maximum area—3m2.","sortOrder":214},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—business identification signs for businesses in Zone E4","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.5 Signage—business identification signs for businesses in Zone E4\n\nSignage—business identification signs for businesses in Zone E4\n\n> > (1) Must meet the general requirements for signage.\n> \n> > (2) 1 pole or pylon sign per premises (including any directory board for multiple occupancies).\n> \n> > (3) Maximum height—5m.\n> \n> > (4) Must be within 5m of any public entry point to the premises.\n> \n> > (5) Must not obstruct the sight line of vehicle or pedestrian traffic.\n> \n> > (6) For multiple occupancy premises, 1 additional business identification sign is permitted at the entrance to each occupied unit, maximum dimensions—1.2m2.\n> \n> > (7) For single occupancy premises, 1 additional business identification sign is permitted, maximum area 10m2.","sortOrder":215},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—business identification signs in residential zones","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.6 Signage—business identification signs in residential zones\n\nSignage—business identification signs in residential zones\n\n> > (1) Must meet the general requirements for signage.\n> \n> > (2) 1 sign per premises.\n> \n> > (3) Maximum area—0.7m2.\n> \n> > (4) If a pole or pylon sign, maximum height—2m.\n> \n> > (5) Must not be illuminated or flashing.","sortOrder":216},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—business identification signs in rural zones","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.7 Signage—business identification signs in rural zones\n\nSignage—business identification signs in rural zones\n\n> > (1) Must meet the general requirements for signage.\n> \n> > (2) 1 sign per premises.\n> \n> > (3) Maximum area—0.7m2 (except if a pole or pylon sign).\n> \n> > (4) If a pole or pylon sign, maximum area—2m2 and maximum height—2m.\n> \n> > (5) Must not be illuminated or flashing.","sortOrder":217},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—real estate signs (advertising land development)","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.8 Signage—real estate signs (advertising land development)\n\nSignage—real estate signs (advertising land development)\n\n> > (1) Must meet the general requirements for signage.\n> \n> > (2) Maximum area—6m2.","sortOrder":218},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—real estate signs (advertising premises or land for sale or rent) in employment or mixed use zones","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.9 Signage—real estate signs (advertising premises or land for sale or rent) in employment or mixed use zones\n\nSignage—real estate signs (advertising premises or land for sale or rent) in employment or mixed use zones\n\n> > (1) Must meet the general requirements for signage.\n> \n> > (2) Maximum area—4.5m2.\n> \n> > (3) Must be within the boundary of the advertised property.\n> \n> > (4) Must not be flashing.\n> \n> > (5) Must be removed within 14 days after the premises or land is sold or let.","sortOrder":219},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—real estate signs (advertising premises or land for sale or rent) in residential or rural zones","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.10 Signage—real estate signs (advertising premises or land for sale or rent) in residential or rural zones\n\nSignage—real estate signs (advertising premises or land for sale or rent) in residential or rural zones\n\n> > (1) Must meet the general requirements for signage.\n> \n> > (2) Maximum area—2.5m2.\n> \n> > (3) Must not be flashing.\n> \n> > (4) Must be removed within 14 days after the premises or land is sold or let.","sortOrder":220},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—signs behind the glass line of a shop window in Zone E1, E3, E4 or MU1","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.11 Signage—signs behind the glass line of a shop window in Zone E1, E3, E4 or MU1\n\nSignage—signs behind the glass line of a shop window in Zone E1, E3, E4 or MU1\n\n> > (1) Must meet the general requirements for signage.\n> \n> > (2) Must not occupy more than 20% of the area of the window.\n> \n> > (3) Must not be flashing.","sortOrder":221},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—sponsorship","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.12 Signage—sponsorship\n\nSignage—sponsorship\n\n> > (1) Must be only for a club, community group, sporting group or similar organisation where the advertising sign or structure is for a special event, function or activity which is sponsored by an organisation external to the club.\n> \n> > (2) Must be in keeping with the theme and character of the sign to a maximum of 20% of its total area.\n> \n> > (3) Must be secondary to the main purpose of the advertising.","sortOrder":222},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—temporary signs for religious, cultural, political, social, community or recreational events","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.13 Signage—temporary signs for religious, cultural, political, social, community or recreational events\n\nSignage—temporary signs for religious, cultural, political, social, community or recreational events\n\n> > (1) Must meet the general requirements for signage.\n> \n> > (2) 1 per street frontage.\n> \n> > (3) If in a residential or rural zone, maximum area—1.5m2 and maximum height—1.5m.\n> \n> > (4) If in Zone E4, maximum area—3.5m2 and maximum height—2m.\n> \n> > (5) If in a public recreation area, maximum area—4.5m2 and maximum height—2m.\n> \n> > (6) Must not include commercial advertising apart from the name of the event sponsor.\n> \n> > (7) Must not be displayed earlier than 28 days before, or later than 14 days after, the event.\n> \n> > (8) Must not be used in relation to recurring events.\n> \n> > (9) Must not be flashing.","sortOrder":223},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—in a site, but not visible from outside of that site","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.14 Signage—in a site, but not visible from outside of that site\n\nSignage—in a site, but not visible from outside of that site\n\n> Must meet the general requirements for signage.","sortOrder":224},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Solid fuel heaters","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.15 Solid fuel heaters\n\nSolid fuel heaters\n\n> > (1) May only be installed in a single detached dwelling that is not a heritage item or located in a heritage conservation area.\n> \n> > (2) Must have an emissions rate of 1 gram per kilogram or less as determined by AS/NZS 4013:1999, Domestic solid fuel burning appliances—Method for determination of flue gas emission.\n> \n> > (3) Must have an efficiency rating of 65% or greater as determined by AS/NZS 4013:1999, Domestic solid fuel burning appliances—Method for determination of flue gas emission.\n> \n> > (4) Must be installed in accordance with AS/NZS 2918:2001, Domestic solid fuel burning appliances—Installation.\n> \n> > (5) The top of the flue must be at least 1m above any structure that is within a 15m radius.","sortOrder":225},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Subdivision of Council public roads","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.16 Subdivision of Council public roads\n\nSubdivision of Council public roads\n\n> Must relate to land comprising a council public road proposed for closure under the [Roads Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-033), Part 4, Division 3.","sortOrder":226},{"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":227},{"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":230},{"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 (48), cl 4 (1) (2); 2015 (71), Sch 1 \\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2020 (190), cl 4.","sortOrder":231},{"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 2012 (142), Sch 1 \\[6\\]; 2014 (242), Sch 1 \\[10\\]–\\[18\\]; 2015 (29), cl 5 (3)–(5); 2015 (71), Sch 1 \\[3\\] \\[4\\]; 2019 (109), Sch 1 \\[54\\]–\\[89\\]; 2020 (499), cl 4(2); 2021 (83), Sch 1\\[7\\]; 2021 (392), Sch 2.","sortOrder":235},{"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":238},{"sectionNumber":"Division 1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Site location requirements","content":"## Division 1 Site location requirements\n\nDivision 1 Site location requirements","sortOrder":240},{"sectionNumber":"Division 2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Operational requirements","content":"## Division 2 Operational requirements\n\nDivision 2 Operational requirements","sortOrder":242}],"analysis":{"summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The plan's scope has expanded considerably from its 2010 origins. With over 80 amendments across 15 years, new land areas have been rezoned, new land use categories have been introduced, and planning controls have been updated to reflect Camden's rapid urban growth as a major Sydney growth corridor. What began as a standard zoning plan for a semi-rural outer suburb now governs one of NSW's fastest-growing regions, incorporating large greenfield (previously undeveloped) housing estates, new town centres, and evolving environmental protections not contemplated in the original 2010 version."},"complexity_factors":["Highly localised land use zoning rules requiring cross-reference with detailed zoning maps not reproduced in this document","Operates as a 'standard instrument LEP' under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, meaning it must be read alongside that parent Act and NSW-wide planning policies","Over 80 amendments since 2010, creating a deeply layered document where current rules may differ significantly from original intent — readers must navigate point-in-time versions","Multiple land use categories (residential, commercial, industrial, rural, environmental protection) each with distinct permitted/prohibited use tables","Interaction with other planning instruments including State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs), which can override or modify LEP provisions","Heritage, environmental, and flood-related overlays add additional layers of control on top of base zoning rules","Development standards (height limits, floor space ratios, lot sizes) vary parcel-by-parcel and require map consultation","Legal definitions of land use terms (e.g. 'dwelling house', 'secondary dwelling', 'seniors housing') carry precise technical meanings that differ from everyday usage"],"plain_english_summary":"The Camden Local Environmental Plan 2010 is the rulebook that governs what can be built, changed, or used on land in the Camden LGA. It affects homeowners, buyers, renters, developers, businesses, farmers and anyone planning renovations or subdivisions by zoning land and setting rules on permitted/prohibited uses, building heights, floor-space ratios, heritage and environmental protections.\n\nIt matters because it provides development certainty and protects neighbourhoods as Camden grows — note the plan has been amended many times and the current version has been in force since 19 September 2025."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Plan applies to land identified on its Land Application and zoning maps and expressly repeals prior local environmental plans for that land (clauses 1.3, 1.8). Its stated aims (clause 1.2) and the operative clauses set detailed local planning controls rather than expanding territorial scope. Nothing in the instrument text indicates an expansion beyond the Camden land identified on its maps; it consolidates and replaces earlier instruments for that area."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive zoning and land‑use matrix across many zones with detailed permitted/prohibited lists (clauses 2.1, 2.3, Land Use Table).","Heavy reliance on maps (Land Zoning, Lot Size, Height of Buildings, FSR, Urban Release Area, Heritage, Clause Application maps) to determine rights (clauses 1.3, 1.7, 4.3, 4.4).","Multiple area‑specific exceptions and carve‑outs (e.g. minimum lot size exceptions 4.1A–4.1E, Lakeside and El Caballo Blanco clauses 4.1B–4.1C).","Detailed schedules and cross‑references (Schedules 1–6, Schedule 5 heritage listing) requiring site‑by‑site checking.","Interplay with State Environmental Planning Policies and other Acts (clause 1.9 and many cross‑references) creates layered compliance obligations.","Discretionary powers and tests for varying development standards (clause 4.6) requiring written justification and record‑keeping.","Specific operational controls for use types (e.g. intensive livestock 5.18, aquaculture 5.19) and many numeric limits (floor area caps, room counts) increasing application complexity (clause 5.4, sch 2).","Urban release area staging, infrastructure gating and DCP requirements that link planning approvals to the timing and provision of services (clauses 6.2–6.3).","Detailed heritage and environmental assessment requirements that trigger additional studies, notifications and possible conditions (clause 5.10, Schedule 5)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Local Environmental Plan sets the legal land‑use rules for all land shown on its maps in the Camden LGA: zoning, what uses are permitted/prohibited, minimum lot sizes, building heights and floor space, exempt and complying development, heritage and environmental controls, and special local rules. It affects landowners, developers and the Council by allocating who must obtain consent, what is automatically allowed, and the compliance and infrastructure obligations that follow. The Council is the consent authority; applicants bear compliance costs and must meet site‑specific standards."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"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"},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":705},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The plan has grown significantly from its original 2010 form through numerous amendments (at least 15+ amendment references visible). Originally focused on establishing a standard LEP for Camden, it has expanded to include: site-specific provisions for urban release areas (Spring Farm, Elderslie, Lakeside, Glenlee, El Caballo Blanco/Gledswood); special height and density provisions for Narellan town centre; detailed aquaculture schedules; expanded heritage listings; specific controls for airport-related development; and numerous 'additional permitted uses' for individual properties. The 2021 amendment added arts and cultural activity as a specific aim, reflecting evolving community priorities."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple overlapping zone categories (19 zones across rural, residential, employment, mixed use, special purpose, recreation, and conservation)","Extensive cross-referencing to maps (Land Zoning Map, Lot Size Map, Height of Buildings Map, Floor Space Ratio Map, Heritage Map, Urban Release Area Map, Additional Permitted Uses Map, etc.)","Numerous site-specific exceptions and additional permitted uses (29 clauses in Schedule 1 alone)","Nested conditional logic — many clauses have multiple subclauses with 'despite' provisions, exceptions to exceptions, and savings provisions","Heritage provisions require consultation with multiple bodies (Heritage Council, local Aboriginal communities)","Multiple amendment references throughout indicating evolving instrument","Schedule 6 contains technical aquaculture requirements with extensive cross-references to other legislation","Airspace and airport noise provisions require Commonwealth consultation","Detailed signage regulations with zone-specific dimensional requirements"],"plain_english_summary":"This is the **Camden Local Environmental Plan 2010**, a planning rulebook that controls what can be built and done on land in the Camden area of New South Wales.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Divides land into zones** (like RU1 Primary Production, R1 General Residential, E1 Local Centre) that determine what activities are allowed — from farming to factories to homes\n- Sets **rules for development** — some activities need council approval (development consent), some don't, and some are banned outright\n- Protects **heritage sites** (over 140 listed items including historic homes, churches, and the famous \"Studley Park\" mansion)\n- Controls **building heights, lot sizes, and density** to manage how crowded or tall development can be\n- Includes **special protections** for flood-prone land, bush fire risk areas, and environmentally sensitive locations\n- Has **specific rules for Camden Airport** to protect flight paths and manage noise\n- Allows **exempt development** (no approval needed) for minor things like certain signs and community events, and **complying development** (fast-track approval) for straightforward projects\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Property owners wanting to build, subdivide, or change land use\n- Developers planning new housing estates or commercial projects\n- Farmers and rural landholders\n- Anyone dealing with heritage-listed properties\n\n**Why it matters:**\nCamden is experiencing significant urban growth while trying to preserve its rural character and historic heritage. This plan balances allowing new housing and jobs with protecting farmland, floodplains, and the area's colonial history. It also manages complex issues like airport operations, sand mining impacts, and infrastructure for growing suburbs like Spring Farm and Narellan."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/camden-local-environmental-plan-2010","history":"/api/acts/camden-local-environmental-plan-2010/history","analysis":"/api/acts/camden-local-environmental-plan-2010/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/camden-local-environmental-plan-2010/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/camden-local-environmental-plan-2010/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/camden-local-environmental-plan-2010/documents"}}