{"id":"nsw:epi-2022-0308","name":"Central Coast Local Environmental Plan 2022","slug":"central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"308 of 2022","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":181093,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:epi-2022-0308-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 [Central Coast Local Environmental Plan 2022](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2022-0308).","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> > RU3 Forestry\n> > \n> > RU5 Village\n> > \n> > RU6 Transition\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> > 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> > SP1 Special Activities\n> > \n> > SP2 Infrastructure\n> > \n> > SP3 Tourist\n> > \n> > SP4 Enterprise\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> > Waterway Zones\n> \n> > W1 Natural Waterways\n> > \n> > W2 Recreational Waterways\n> > \n> > W4 Working Waterfront\n> \n> **cl 2.1:** Am 2022 (828), Sch 1.8\\[1\\]–\\[3\\].","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 2022 (421), Sch 1\\[1\\]; 2022 (828), Sch 1.8\\[4\\]–\\[6\\].\n\nZone RU1 Primary Production\n\nZone RU2 Rural Landscape\n\nZone RU3 Forestry\n\nZone RU5 Village\n\nZone RU6 Transition\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 E2 Commercial 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 SP4 Enterprise\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\n\nZone W1 Natural Waterways\n\nZone W2 Recreational Waterways\n\nZone W4 Working Waterfront","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permitted with consent","content":"#### 3 Permitted with consent\n\n3 Permitted with consent\n\n> Agriculture; Animal boarding or training establishments; Aquaculture; Bed and breakfast accommodation; Boat launching ramps; Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Cellar door premises; Community facilities; Dual occupancies; Dwelling houses; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Extractive industries; Farm buildings; Farm stay accommodation; Flood mitigation works; Forestry; Helipads; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home industries; Home occupations (sex services); Information and education facilities; Intensive livestock agriculture; Intensive plant agriculture; Landscaping material supplies; Open cut mining; Plant nurseries; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (outdoor); Roads; Roadside stalls; Rural industries; Rural supplies; Rural workers’ dwellings; Secondary dwellings; Sewage reticulation systems; Veterinary hospitals; Water recreation structures; Water recycling facilities; Water supply systems","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibited","content":"#### 4 Prohibited\n\n4 Prohibited\n\n> Any 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":139},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Principal development standards","content":"# Part 4 Principal development standards\n\nPart 4 Principal development standards","sortOrder":143},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"# Part 5 Miscellaneous provisions\n\nPart 5 Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":166},{"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/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022) (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 MU1 Mixed Use and marked “Car park” | Council |\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 “Health services facilities” | Health Administration Corporation |\n> > | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Local road” | Council |\n> > | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Sewer buffer” | Council |\n> > | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Stormwater management” | Council |\n> > | Zone C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves and marked “National Park” | Minister administering the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 |\n> > | Zone C2 Environmental Conservation and marked “Environmental conservation” | Council |\n> > | Zone C2 Environmental Conservation and marked “Regional open space” | The corporation constituted under the Act, section 2.5 |\n> > | Zone C2 Environmental Conservation and marked “Stormwater management” | Council |\n> > | Zone C3 Environmental Management and marked “Stormwater management” | 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.\n> \n> **cl 5.1:** Am 2022 (828), Sch 1.8\\[7\\].","sortOrder":167},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Urban release areas","content":"# Part 6 Urban release areas\n\nPart 6 Urban release areas","sortOrder":194},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 6\n\n6.1 (Repealed)","sortOrder":195},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Additional local provisions","content":"# Part 7 Additional local provisions\n\nPart 7 Additional local provisions","sortOrder":199},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Acid sulfate soils","content":"#### 7 Acid sulfate soils\n\n7.1 Acid sulfate soils\n\n> > (1) The objective of this clause is to ensure development does not disturb, expose or drain acid sulfate soils and cause environmental damage.\n> \n> > (2) Development consent is required for the carrying out of works described in the table to this subclause on land shown on the [Acid Sulfate Soils Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022) as being of the class specified for those works.\n> > \n> > | Class of land | Works |\n> > | 1 | Any works. |\n> > | 2 | Works below the natural ground surface.Works by which the watertable is likely to be lowered. |\n> > | 3 | Works more than 1m below the natural ground surface.Works by which the watertable is likely to be lowered more than 1m below the natural ground surface. |\n> > | 4 | Works more than 2m below the natural ground surface.Works by which the watertable is likely to be lowered more than 2m below the natural ground surface. |\n> > | 5 | Works within 500m of adjacent Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 land that is below 5m Australian Height Datum and by which the watertable is likely to be lowered below 1m Australian Height Datum on adjacent Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 land. |\n> \n> > (3) Development consent must not be granted under this clause for the carrying out of works unless an acid sulfate soils management plan has been—\n> > \n> > > (a) prepared for the proposed works in accordance with the Acid Sulfate Soils Manual, and\n> > \n> > > (b) has been provided to the consent authority.\n> \n> > (4) Development consent is not required under this clause for the carrying out of works if—\n> > \n> > > (a) a preliminary assessment of the proposed works prepared in accordance with the Acid Sulfate Soils Manual indicates that an acid sulfate soils management plan is not required for the works, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the preliminary assessment has been provided to the consent authority, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the consent authority has confirmed the assessment by written notice to the person proposing to carry out the works.\n> \n> > (5) Development consent is not required under this clause for the carrying out the following works by a public authority, including ancillary work such as excavation, construction of access ways or the supply of power—\n> > \n> > > (a) emergency work that involves the repair or replacement of the works of the public authority required to be carried out urgently because the works—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) have been damaged, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) have ceased to function, or\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) pose a risk to the environment or to public health and safety,\n> > \n> > > (b) routine maintenance work that involves the periodic inspection, cleaning, repair or replacement of the works of the public authority, other than work that involves the disturbance of more than 1 tonne of soil,\n> > \n> > > (c) minor work that costs less than $20,000, other than drainage work.\n> \n> > (6) Development consent is not required under this clause to carry out works that—\n> > \n> > > (a) involve the disturbance of less than 1 tonne of soil, and\n> > \n> > > (b) are not likely to lower the watertable.","sortOrder":200},{"sectionNumber":"Part 8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Additional local provisions—Kanwal Site","content":"# Part 8 Additional local provisions—Kanwal Site\n\nPart 8 Additional local provisions—Kanwal Site\n\n**pt 8:** Ins 2025 (350), Sch 1.","sortOrder":226},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of part","content":"#### 8 Application of part\n\n8.1 Application of part\n\n> This part applies to land identified as “205, 207–209 Wallarah Road, Kanwal” on the [Key Sites Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> **cl 8.1:** Ins 2025 (350), Sch 1.","sortOrder":227},{"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 2022 (421), Sch 1\\[2\\]–\\[4\\]; 2022 (762), Sch 1\\[2\\]; 2023 (623), Sch 1; 2024 (200), Sch 1\\[1\\]; 2025 (204), Sch 1\\[10\\]; 2025 (523), Sch 1\\[1\\] \\[2\\].","sortOrder":232},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 355 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park","content":"#### 9 Use of certain land at 355 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park\n\n9 Use of certain land at 355 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 1, DP 603830, 355 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park, identified as “355 Ruttleys Road” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of self-storage units is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":241},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Peats Ridge Road, Peats Ridge","content":"#### 10 Use of certain land at Peats Ridge Road, Peats Ridge\n\n10 Use of certain land at Peats Ridge Road, Peats Ridge\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 165, DP 755253, Peats Ridge Road, Peats Ridge, identified as “The Springs” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of tourist and visitor accommodation is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":242},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 945 Old Pacific Highway and 66 Myoora Road, Somersby","content":"#### 11 Use of certain land at 945 Old Pacific Highway and 66 Myoora Road, Somersby\n\n11 Use of certain land at 945 Old Pacific Highway and 66 Myoora Road, Somersby\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to the following land at Somersby identified as “945 Old Pacific Hwy and 66 Myoora Rd, Somersby” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022)—\n> > \n> > > (a) Lot 21, DP 859538 and Lots 204 and 205, DP 747845, 945 Old Pacific Highway,\n> > \n> > > (b) Lot 20, DP 859538, 66 Myoora Road.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—\n> > \n> > > (a) backpackers’ accommodation,\n> > \n> > > (b) camping grounds,\n> > \n> > > (c) caravan parks,\n> > \n> > > (d) farm stay accommodation,\n> > \n> > > (e) hotel or motel accommodation,\n> > \n> > > (f) pubs,\n> > \n> > > (g) recreation facilities (indoor),\n> > \n> > > (h) recreation facilities (outdoor),\n> > \n> > > (i) registered clubs,\n> > \n> > > (j) restaurants or cafes,\n> > \n> > > (k) serviced apartments.","sortOrder":243},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of land at 163 Reeves Street, Somersby","content":"#### 12 Use of land at 163 Reeves Street, Somersby\n\n12 Use of land at 163 Reeves Street, Somersby\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 422, DP 40341, 163 Reeves Street, Somersby, identified as “Driver Training Facility” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of business premises is permitted with development consent, but only if the development is for the purposes of a driver training facility.","sortOrder":244},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Wisemans Ferry Road, Spencer","content":"#### 13 Use of certain land at Wisemans Ferry Road, Spencer\n\n13 Use of certain land at Wisemans Ferry Road, Spencer\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 26, DP 1021911, Wisemans Ferry Road, Spencer, identified as “Malaluka” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of a caravan park with a maximum of 18 short-term caravan sites and 6 long-term caravan sites is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":245},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 8–18B Painters Lane, Terrigal","content":"#### 14 Use of certain land at 8–18B Painters Lane, Terrigal\n\n14 Use of certain land at 8–18B Painters Lane, Terrigal\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to the following land at Painters Lane, Terrigal, identified as “Rapedo Painters Lane Land” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022)—\n> > \n> > > (a) Part of SP 99401,\n> > \n> > > (b) Part of Lot 31, DP 1248324,\n> > \n> > > (c) Lot 8B, DP 412722,\n> > \n> > > (d) Lot B, DP 347709,\n> > \n> > > (e) Lot 2, DP 349187,\n> > \n> > > (f) Lot 23, DP 1204364,\n> > \n> > > (g) Lots 1 and 2, DP 1228478,\n> > \n> > > (h) Lot C, DP 347823.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—\n> > \n> > > (a) dual occupancies,\n> > \n> > > (b) multi dwelling housing,\n> > \n> > > (c) residential flat buildings.","sortOrder":246},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 8 Warrigal Street, The Entrance","content":"#### 15 Use of certain land at 8 Warrigal Street, The Entrance\n\n15 Use of certain land at 8 Warrigal Street, The Entrance\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 6, DP 22914, 8 Warrigal Street, The Entrance, identified as “8 Warrigal Street” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of residential flat buildings is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":247},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at The Entrance North and Wyong","content":"#### 16 Use of certain land at The Entrance North and Wyong\n\n16 Use of certain land at The Entrance North and Wyong\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “Magenta Shores” and “Kooindah Waters” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of residential accommodation is permitted with development consent if the consent authority is satisfied that tourist and visitor accommodation will remain the dominant use on the land as a whole.","sortOrder":248},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 121 Church Road, Tuggerah","content":"#### 17 Use of certain land at 121 Church Road, Tuggerah\n\n17 Use of certain land at 121 Church Road, Tuggerah\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lots 80–83, DP 4008, 121 Church Road, Tuggerah, identified as “121 Church Road” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of recreation areas and recreation facilities (outdoor) is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":249},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Mingara Drive, Tumbi Umbi","content":"#### 18 Use of certain land at Mingara Drive, Tumbi Umbi\n\n18 Use of certain land at Mingara Drive, Tumbi Umbi\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to the following land at Tumbi Umbi, identified as “Mingara Recreation Club” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022)—\n> > \n> > > (a) Lot 13, DP 1204397,\n> > \n> > > (b) Lot 71, DP 1011971,\n> > \n> > > (c) Lots 1 and 2, DP 1010532,\n> > \n> > > (d) Lot 721, DP 1184902.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of centre-based child care facilities and health services facilities is permitted with development consent.\n> \n> > (3) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent if the development is integrated with an existing registered club—\n> > \n> > > (a) hotel or motel accommodation,\n> > \n> > > (b) seniors housing,\n> > \n> > > (c) serviced apartments.","sortOrder":250},{"sectionNumber":"19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Manns Road, West Gosford","content":"#### 19 Use of certain land at Manns Road, West Gosford\n\n19 Use of certain land at Manns Road, West Gosford\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to part of Lot 1 and Lots 19–21, DP 270678, and part of SP 84324, Manns Road, West Gosford, identified as “Riverside” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—\n> > \n> > > (a) specialised retail premises, if the gross floor area of the premises is not greater than 32,870m2,\n> > \n> > > (b) business premises, if the gross floor area of the premises is not greater than 1,560m2.","sortOrder":251},{"sectionNumber":"20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 356 Manns Road, West Gosford","content":"#### 20 Use of certain land at 356 Manns Road, West Gosford\n\n20 Use of certain land at 356 Manns Road, West Gosford\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 30, DP 1172968, 356 Manns Road, West Gosford, identified as “Hometown” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of specialised retail premises is permitted with development consent if the gross floor area of the premises is not greater than 16,000m2.","sortOrder":252},{"sectionNumber":"21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 3–13 Stockyard Place, West Gosford","content":"#### 21 Use of certain land at 3–13 Stockyard Place, West Gosford\n\n21 Use of certain land at 3–13 Stockyard Place, West Gosford\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 32, DP 1171389, 3–13 Stockyard Place, West Gosford, identified as “Stockyard Place” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of specialised retail premises is permitted with development consent if the gross floor area of the premises is not greater than 10,800m2.","sortOrder":253},{"sectionNumber":"22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at registered clubs","content":"#### 22 Use of certain land at registered clubs\n\n22 Use of certain land at registered clubs\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to the land identified as follows on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022)—\n> > \n> > > (a) “Canton Beach Sports Club”,\n> > \n> > > (b) “Diggers at The Entrance”,\n> > \n> > > (c) (Repealed)\n> > \n> > > (d) “Gwandalan Bowling Club”,\n> > \n> > > (e) “Halekulani Bowling Club”,\n> > \n> > > (f) “Lake Munmorah Bowling Club”,\n> > \n> > > (g) “Norah Head Bowling and Sports Club”,\n> > \n> > > (h) “Old Bowling Club, Killarney Vale”,\n> > \n> > > (i) “Ourimbah RSL Club”,\n> > \n> > > (j) “Shelly Beach Golf Club”,\n> > \n> > > (k) “The Bay Sports Club”,\n> > \n> > > (l) “The Entrance Bowling Club”,\n> > \n> > > (m) “Toukley Golf Club”,\n> > \n> > > (n) “Toukley RSL Club”,\n> > \n> > > (o) “Wallarah Bay Recreation Club”,\n> > \n> > > (p) “Wyong Bowling Club”,\n> > \n> > > (q) “Wyong Golf Club”,\n> > \n> > > (r) “Wyong Leagues Club”,\n> > \n> > > (s) “Wyong RSL Club”.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent if the development is associated with a registered club—\n> > \n> > > (a) hotel or motel accommodation,\n> > \n> > > (b) seniors housing,\n> > \n> > > (c) serviced apartments.","sortOrder":254},{"sectionNumber":"23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Calga and Glenworth Valley","content":"#### 23 Use of certain land at Calga and Glenworth Valley\n\n23 Use of certain land at Calga and Glenworth Valley\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Calga and Glenworth Valley known as “Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures”, identified as “Popran Creek” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—\n> > \n> > > (a) for land identified as “Area A” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022)—recreation facilities (outdoor),\n> > \n> > > (b) for land identified as “Area B” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022)—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) eco tourist facilities, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) tourist and visitor accommodation,\n> > \n> > > (c) for land identified as “Area C” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022)—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) extensive agriculture, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) recreation facilities (outdoor),\n> > \n> > > (d) for land identified as “Area D” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022)—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) camping grounds, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) extensive agriculture, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) function centres, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) recreation facilities (outdoor),\n> > \n> > > (e) for land identified as “Area E” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022)—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) extensive agriculture, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) recreation facilities (outdoor), and\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) tourist and visitor accommodation,\n> > \n> > > (f) for land identified as “Area F” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022)—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) camping grounds, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) recreation facilities (outdoor), and\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) extensive agriculture, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) if the total gross floor area of all existing or proposed buildings in Area F is not greater than 1,500m2—\n> > > > \n> > > > > (A) function centres, and\n> > > > \n> > > > > (B) food and drink premises, and\n> > > > \n> > > > > (C) entertainment facilities.\n> \n> > (3) Development consent must not be granted to development on land to which this clause applies unless the consent authority has consulted the following in relation to the effective evacuation of the land if there is an emergency—\n> > \n> > > (a) the NSW Rural Fire Service,\n> > \n> > > (b) for land identified as “Area A”, “Area C”, “Area D” or “Area F” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022)—the Department.","sortOrder":255},{"sectionNumber":"24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 231 Pacific Highway, Mount White","content":"#### 24 Use of certain land at 231 Pacific Highway, Mount White\n\n24 Use of certain land at 231 Pacific Highway, Mount White\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to part of Lot 1, DP 207158, identified as “Saddles Lodge” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—\n> > \n> > > (a) hotel or motel accommodation, if the gross floor area is not greater than 1,850m2,\n> > \n> > > (b) restaurants or cafes or small bars, if the gross floor area is not greater than 380m2,\n> > \n> > > (c) business premises, if the gross floor area is not greater than 250m2.","sortOrder":256},{"sectionNumber":"25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 20 Ashbrookes Road, Mount White","content":"#### 25 Use of certain land at 20 Ashbrookes Road, Mount White\n\n25 Use of certain land at 20 Ashbrookes Road, Mount White\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to part of Lot 1, DP 547622, identified as “Saddles Restaurant” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of restaurants or cafes or small bars is permitted with development consent, if the gross floor area is not greater than 370m2.","sortOrder":257},{"sectionNumber":"26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Narara Eco Village","content":"#### 26 Use of certain land at Narara Eco Village\n\n26 Use of certain land at Narara Eco Village\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Gugandi Road, Narara, identified as “Narara Eco Village” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of attached dwellings is permitted with development consent.\n> \n> > (3) Development for the purposes of multi dwelling housing that results in no more than 15 dwellings is permitted with development consent on Lots 79 and 90–92, DP 270882.\n> \n> > (4) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent on Lot 49, DP 270882 and land identified as “A” and “B” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022)—\n> > \n> > > (a) business premises,\n> > \n> > > (b) markets,\n> > \n> > > (c) restaurants or cafes,\n> > \n> > > (d) shops,\n> > \n> > > (e) take away food and drink premises.\n> \n> > (5) The gross floor area of all development specified in subclause (4) must not exceed 1500m2, including no more than 200m2 used for the purposes of restaurants or cafes and take away food and drink premises.","sortOrder":258},{"sectionNumber":"27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of land at 431 Avoca Drive, Green Point","content":"#### 27 Use of land at 431 Avoca Drive, Green Point\n\n27 Use of land at 431 Avoca Drive, Green Point\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 490, DP 867168, 431 Avoca Drive, Green Point, identified as “Kantara House” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—\n> > \n> > > (a) function centres,\n> > \n> > > (b) hotel or motel accommodation, if the development will result in no more than 5 self-contained suites.","sortOrder":259},{"sectionNumber":"28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of land at 251 Scenic Highway, Terrigal","content":"#### 28 Use of land at 251 Scenic Highway, Terrigal\n\n28 Use of land at 251 Scenic Highway, Terrigal\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 11, DP 1039852, 251 Scenic Highway, Terrigal, identified as “George’s Fruit Barn” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of a single neighbourhood shop is permitted with development consent if the gross floor area of the shop is no more than 475m2.","sortOrder":260},{"sectionNumber":"29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of land at 306–332 Empire Bay Drive, Empire Bay","content":"#### 29 Use of land at 306–332 Empire Bay Drive, Empire Bay\n\n29 Use of land at 306–332 Empire Bay Drive, Empire Bay\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 102, DP 1126730, 306–332 Empire Bay Drive, Empire Bay, identified as “Service Station-Empire Bay” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—\n> > \n> > > (a) hotel or motel accommodation,\n> > \n> > > (b) service stations.","sortOrder":261},{"sectionNumber":"30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of land at 1 Poole Close, Empire Bay","content":"#### 30 Use of land at 1 Poole Close, Empire Bay\n\n30 Use of land at 1 Poole Close, Empire Bay\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 1, DP 718165, 1 Poole Close, Empire Bay, identified as “Empire Bay Tavern” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of pubs is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":262},{"sectionNumber":"31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of land at 286 Mangrove Road, Somersby","content":"#### 31 Use of land at 286 Mangrove Road, Somersby\n\n31 Use of land at 286 Mangrove Road, Somersby\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 1, DP 239201, 286 Mangrove Road, Somersby, identified as “The Grove Studios” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of creative industries is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":263},{"sectionNumber":"32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land in “Tuggerah Gateway”","content":"#### 32 Use of certain land in “Tuggerah Gateway”\n\n32 Use of certain land in “Tuggerah Gateway”\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “Tuggerah Gateway” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the following purposes are permitted with development consent—\n> > \n> > > (a) attached dwellings,\n> > \n> > > (b) dual occupancies,\n> > \n> > > (c) dwelling houses,\n> > \n> > > (d) multi dwelling housing,\n> > \n> > > (e) semi-detached dwellings.","sortOrder":264},{"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.","sortOrder":265},{"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":266},{"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":269},{"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 2025 (398), Sch 1\\[2\\].","sortOrder":270},{"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 2022 (421), Sch 1\\[5\\]; 2023 (615), Sch 1; 2024 (200), Sch 1\\[2\\] \\[3\\]; 2025 (204), Sch 1\\[11\\].","sortOrder":274},{"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":278},{"sectionNumber":"Division 1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Site location requirements","content":"## Division 1 Site location requirements\n\nDivision 1 Site location requirements","sortOrder":280},{"sectionNumber":"Division 2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Operational requirements","content":"## Division 2 Operational requirements\n\nDivision 2 Operational requirements","sortOrder":282}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Compared with the original function of a local environmental plan to set zoning and local development standards, this version has materially broadened and become more detailed in several ways. Concrete changes include: (1) consolidation of two separate LEPs (Gosford and Wyong) into one instrument and repeal of the older instruments (cl. 1.8), which expands the Plan’s territorial scope and regulatory footprint; (2) insertion of many site‑specific permissions, caps and obligations in Schedule 1 and Part 7 (for named lots and precincts) that move beyond generic zoning rules to bespoke, parcel‑level regulation (examples: Doyalson area caps, Somersby, Avoca Beach site rules and other Schedule 1 items); (3) additional local provisions and a whole new Part 8 for the Kanwal site (design review, public open space and minimum affordable housing obligations — cl. 8.1–8.5) that impose explicit developer obligations and planning outcomes for particular properties; and (4) progressive layering of State guidance into local controls (for flood planning, biodiversity, and exemptions), increasing constraint and administrative requirements for many developments (cl. 5.21; cl. 3.3). These additions shift the LEP from a largely zone‑based rulebook to a hybrid of zone rules plus targeted instruments that create concentrated benefits and obligations for specific land parcels, expanding the Plan’s practical scope and compliance complexity."},"complexity_factors":["Consolidation of two prior LEPs into one instrument with 27 named zones (cl. 2.1)","Extensive map‑based controls (Lot Size, Height, FSR, Key Sites, Additional Permitted Uses, Dwelling Density and others) — over 10 named maps referenced (cl. 1.7; cl. 4.1; cl. 4.3; cl. 4.4)","Multiple schedules and parts (Schedules 1–6; Schedule 5 is a long heritage schedule)","Numerous site‑specific clauses and caps (Schedule 1 entries, many Part 7 clauses, and newly inserted Part 8 for Kanwal)","Many defined exceptions and nested exceptions (clauses 4.1A–4.1G, 4.3A–B, 4.4A–B, 4.6)","Extensive cross‑references to State EPIs and other Acts (Heritage Act, Biodiversity Conservation Act, Local Government Act, SEPPs) creating interdependence and potential jurisdictional overlap (cl. 1.9; cl. 5.10 and many others)","Wide discretionary language for consent authority (frequent “satisfied the consent authority” tests — eg. cl. 2.3(2); cl. 4.6)","Map‑and threshold‑driven conditional logic (e.g. site area thresholds for height/FSR exceptions, minimum frontage rules)","Administrative/process complexity — requirements for design review panels, heritage assessments, management plans and registered covenants (cl. 8.2; cl. 5.10; cl. 4.5(9))","Savings and transitional rules for pending development applications and amendments (cl. 1.8A)"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this instrument does (mechanical effect first)**\n\n- Replaces the previous Gosford and Wyong local environmental plans and establishes a single Local Environmental Plan (LEP) for the Central Coast area identified on the Land Application Map (cl. 1.3; cl. 1.8).  \n- Sets the consent authority as the local Council (cl. 1.6) and defines the zoning system (27 named zones) and the Land Use Table that says what uses are permitted, permitted with consent, or prohibited in each zone (cl. 2.1–2.3).  \n- Adopts map‑based development controls: Lot Size Map (minimum lot sizes), Height of Buildings Map (maximum heights), Floor Space Ratio Map (density limits), Key Sites Map, Additional Permitted Uses Map and other named maps (cl. 1.7; cl. 4.1; cl. 4.3; cl. 4.4).  \n- Requires development consent for many activities (subdivision, demolition, most new development) but also defines exempt and complying development classes and conditions (Part 3; Sch. 2–3).  \n- Establishes principal development standards and a set of exceptions and incentives (minimum lot sizes and many exceptions; height and FSR limits and specific exceptions; cl. 4.1–4.6; cl. 4.3A–B; cl. 4.4A–B).  \n- Introduces local and site‑specific controls such as public land reclassification (Schedule 4 / cl. 5.2), heritage protections (cl. 5.10 / Schedule 5), flood and special flood planning requirements (cl. 5.21–5.22), bushfire and public bushland protections (cl. 5.11; cl. 5.23), and numerous site-specific permissions or caps in Schedule 1 and Part 7.  \n- Adds specific local provisions for certain key sites (for example: affordable housing controls, design review and open space requirements at Kanwal—Part 8 (cl. 8.1–8.5); specified land uses and gross floor area caps at locations such as Doyalson (cl. 7.24)).  \n\n(Official aims are set out in cl. 1.2 — eg: protect environment and heritage, encourage housing diversity, promote urban design — but mechanically the Plan is a rule‑set that translates those aims into: zones, maps, use tables, standards, exceptions and site‑specific rules.)\n\n\n**Who this affects**\n\n- Landowners and developers across the Central Coast: their permitted uses, densities, lot sizes and building heights are controlled by the Plan (cl. 2.2; cl. 4.1–4.4).  \n- Homeowners and small‑scale operators: exemptions/complying rules and controls on secondary dwellings, home businesses, bed & breakfasts, farm stay, etc., determine when consent is required and what limits apply (cl. 3.1; cl. 5.4–5.5).  \n- Council (the consent authority): implements the Plan, assesses applications against maps, standards and local clauses, and exercises discretion under many clauses (eg. cl. 2.3(2); cl. 4.6).  \n- Community housing providers and affordable‑housing proponents: certain sites must deliver affordable housing and register restrictions (eg. cl. 7.10; cl. 8.4).  \n- State agencies and some private service providers: the Plan cross‑refers to State Environmental Planning Policies and other Acts, and requires consultation in specific circumstances (eg. aircraft noise/airport surfaces—cl. 7.4–7.5; heritage notifications—cl. 5.10(7)).\n\n\n**Why it matters (practical consequences and how it works in practice)**\n\n- The Plan determines what you can build where, how big and how tall. Maps and site‑by‑site clauses create binary outcomes (permitted / consent / prohibited) and many conditional thresholds (site area, frontage, minimum lot sizes) that materially affect project feasibility (cl. 4.1; cl. 4.3; cl. 4.4).  \n- Developers face both constraints and incentives: density or height bonuses are available in tightly defined circumstances (for example, limited FSR/height exceptions for affordable housing or for defined town/village centres — cl. 4.4A; cl. 4.3A), but most variation depends on Council discretion and required assessments.  \n- Specific landholders receive concentrated, site‑targeted permissions (Schedule 1 and Part 7): those are tailored benefits that change the commercial options for particular properties (e.g. additional permitted uses for named lots).  \n- Compliance costs and implementation burden are significant for many projects: map checks, heritage/flood/bushfire investigations, design review panels (required for some sites, cl. 8.2; cl. 7.18), registration of restrictive covenants for affordable housing (Conveyancing Act s.88E references in cl. 7.10; cl. 8.4), and possible consultation with State or Commonwealth bodies in defined circumstances (cl. 1.9; cl. 7.4).  \n- The Plan gives the consent authority wide evaluative discretion through multiple “satisfied the consent authority” tests and a clause permitting departures from development standards where justified (cl. 4.6). That creates project‑level flexibility but also uncertainty and administrative discretion.  \n\n\n**Costs, incentives, trade‑offs and implementation risks (practical checklist)**\n\n- Who pays: developers/landowners pay for planning studies, design reviews, heritage/flood/bushfire assessments, infrastructure contributions and may be required to deliver on‑site affordable housing or public open space (eg. cl. 8.3–8.4). Council administers approvals and enforces conditions.  \n- Concentrated benefits: site‑specific permissions (Schedule 1, Part 7 and Part 8) deliver direct value to particular landowners.  \n- Diffuse costs: compliance overhead and slower approvals fall on the development sector and, indirectly, on buyers/tenants through price effects.  \n- Incentives: the Plan uses map‑based bonuses and tailored exceptions (eg. limited increases in FSR or height for affordable housing or town centre consolidation) to encourage desired outcomes in specific locations (cl. 4.4A; cl. 4.3A).  \n- Risks & trade‑offs: mapping errors, overlapping State policies, and extensive discretionary tests can delay projects and create legal uncertainty; site‑specific caps and limits (gross floor area, parking, use mixes) can shift investment to other locations (substitution effects).  \n- Bureaucratic discretion: many requirements hinge on Council satisfaction or design panel advice (eg. cl. 2.3(2); cl. 8.2), increasing the salience of administrative process and the need for robust application materials.  \n\n\n**Key, concrete clauses to note when assessing a development**\n\n- Land application and exclusions (cl. 1.3; cl. 1.3(1A)–(1B)); repeal of older LEPs (cl. 1.8).  \n- Consent authority and maps (cl. 1.6; cl. 1.7).  \n- Zoning and land use table that sets permitted/permitted-with-consent/prohibited uses (cl. 2.1–2.3).  \n- Minimum lot sizes and many exceptions (cl. 4.1; 4.1A–G).  \n- Heights and exceptions (cl. 4.3; 4.3A–B).  \n- Floor space ratios and local exceptions/incentives (cl. 4.4; 4.4A–B).  \n- Power to depart development standards subject to tests and exclusions (cl. 4.6).  \n- Flood planning and special flood considerations (cl. 5.21–5.22).  \n- Heritage controls (cl. 5.10; Schedule 5).  \n- Site‑specific obligations (Schedule 1 and Part 7 and 8 — e.g. Kanwal design excellence, open space and affordable housing requirements, cl. 8.2–8.4)."},"summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The plan has been amended at least 22 times since its original commencement in June 2022. This volume of amendments strongly suggests that the scope and specific rules have evolved beyond the original instrument, with individual land parcels likely rezoned, height limits adjusted, and land use tables modified over time. However, without access to the substantive text of the plan or amendment histories, the precise nature of scope changes cannot be fully determined from the metadata alone."},"complexity_factors":["Standard instrument LEP framework involves numerous interlocking provisions covering zoning, height limits, floor space ratios, and land use tables","Applies across an entire large local government area with diverse land types (coastal, rural, urban, industrial, environmental)","Over 20 amendments since commencement (June 2022 to September 2025), meaning rules have changed frequently and users must track version history","Interaction with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and other state environmental planning policies adds layers of legal hierarchy","Zoning maps and schedules (not visible in this extract) are essential to understanding land-specific rules, requiring cross-referencing between text and spatial maps","Heritage, biodiversity, flood, and coastal provisions create additional overlay rules on top of base zoning","Only metadata and status information was provided — the substantive provisions of the plan are not visible in this extract, limiting full analysis"],"plain_english_summary":"The Central Coast Local Environmental Plan 2022 is the legally binding planning rulebook for the Central Coast (Gosford, Wyong areas), setting land use, development standards and approval rules across the council area. It determines what can be built, where, and under what conditions.\n\nIt affects homeowners, developers, businesses, farmers and buyers — anyone proposing changes to land or buildings — and matters because non‑compliance can block projects or trigger enforcement. Check the current version: it’s been amended frequently."},"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":[]},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":700},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Plan has expanded significantly beyond a standard local environmental plan through: (1) extensive site-specific provisions for individual properties in Schedule 1; (2) a dedicated Part 8 for the Kanwal Site with design excellence and affordable housing mandates; (3) detailed heritage schedules with 400+ listed items and archaeological sites; (4) complex biodiversity and conservation subdivision exceptions; and (5) multiple targeted economic development zones (Kanwal Enterprise Zone, Somersby Business Park, etc.). These additions reflect a shift from generic zoning to highly prescriptive, place-based planning."},"complexity_factors":["22 separate land use zones with distinct objectives and permitted uses","Multiple overlay maps referenced throughout (Land Zoning Map, Lot Size Map, Height of Buildings Map, Floor Space Ratio Map, Heritage Map, Key Sites Map, etc.)","Numerous exception clauses with nested conditions (e.g., clauses 4.1A–4.1G for subdivision exceptions)","Site-specific provisions for particular addresses (Schedule 1 has 32 clauses for specific land parcels)","Cross-references to multiple State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs) and other legislation","Heritage provisions with three separate categories (items, conservation areas, archaeological sites)","Detailed aquaculture and intensive livestock agriculture requirements in Schedule 6","Flood planning clauses with climate change considerations and multiple thresholds","Recent amendments in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 creating layered temporal provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This is the **Central Coast Local Environmental Plan 2022**, a planning rulebook that controls what can be built and how land can be used across the Central Coast region of New South Wales (covering the former Gosford and Wyong council areas).\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Zones land** into categories like residential (R1–R5), rural (RU1–RU6), employment (E1–E4), mixed use (MU1), conservation (C1–C4), and waterways (W1–W4). Each zone has rules about what development is allowed, needs approval, or is banned.\n- **Sets development standards** including minimum lot sizes for subdivision, maximum building heights, and floor space ratios (how much floor area you can build relative to your land size).\n- **Protects the environment** through special rules for flood-prone land, bush fire hazard areas, acid sulfate soils, drinking water catchments, public bushland, and heritage items.\n- **Promotes affordable housing** with incentives like bonus floor space for developments that include affordable units.\n- **Supports specific local priorities** such as protecting low-cost accommodation (caravan parks), encouraging health facilities at Kanwal, and enabling managed resort facilities at Summerland Point.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Property owners, developers, and businesses wanting to build or change land use.\n- The local council (Central Coast Council), which assesses most development applications.\n- Community members, as it shapes neighbourhood character, housing density, and environmental protection.\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis Plan balances growth with conservation—allowing housing and jobs while protecting waterways, bushland, and heritage. It replaced older separate plans for Gosford and Wyong, creating one consistent framework for the merged council area."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022","history":"/api/acts/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022/history","analysis":"/api/acts/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/central-coast-local-environmental-plan-2022/documents"}}