{"id":"nsw:epi-2013-0564","name":"Coffs Harbour Local Environmental Plan 2013","slug":"coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"564 of 2013","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":181263,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:epi-2013-0564-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 [Coffs Harbour Local Environmental Plan 2013](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2013-0564).","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":15},{"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> > RU2 Rural Landscape\n> > \n> > RU3 Forestry\n> \n> > Residential Zones\n> \n> > R1 General Residential\n> > \n> > R2 Low Density Residential\n> > \n> > R3 Medium Density Residential\n> > \n> > R4 High 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> > E5 Heavy 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> > C3 Environmental Management\n> \n> > Waterway Zones\n> \n> > W1 Natural Waterways\n> > \n> > W2 Recreational Waterways\n> > \n> > W3 Working Waterways\n> > \n> > W4 Working Waterfront\n> \n> **cl 2.1:** Am 2019 (192), Sch 1 \\[1\\]; 2022 (829), Sch 1.6\\[2\\] \\[3\\].","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"pt","sectionType":"part","heading":"Land Use Table","content":"# pt Land Use Table\n\nLand Use Table\n\nNote—\n\nState environmental planning policies, including the following, may be relevant to development on land to which this Plan applies—\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0714)\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0732), Chapter 2—relating to infrastructure facilities, including air transport, correction, education, electricity generating works and solar energy systems, health services, ports, railways, roads, waste management and water supply systems\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resources and Energy) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0731), Chapter 2\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resilience and Hazards) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0730), Chapter 3\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Industry and Employment) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0723), Chapter 3\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Primary Production) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0729), Chapter 2\n\n**Land Use tbl:** Am 2016 (5), Sch 1 \\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2017 (493), Sch 1.1 \\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2018 (514), Sch 1 \\[1\\]; 2019 (137), Sch 6 \\[1\\]; 2019 (192), Sch 1 \\[2\\]; 2021 (714), Sch 10.5; 2022 (32), Sch 1\\[2\\]–\\[34\\]; 2022 (314), Sch 1; 2022 (829), Sch 1.6\\[4\\] \\[5\\].\n\nZone RU2 Rural Landscape\n\nZone RU3 Forestry\n\nZone R1 General Residential\n\nZone R2 Low Density Residential\n\nZone R3 Medium Density Residential\n\nZone R4 High 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 E5 Heavy 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 C3 Environmental Management\n\nZone W1 Natural Waterways\n\nZone W2 Recreational Waterways\n\nZone W3 Working Waterways\n\nZone W4 Working Waterfront","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permitted with consent","content":"#### 3 Permitted with consent\n\n3 Permitted with consent\n\n> Agriculture; Airstrips; Animal boarding or training establishments; Aquaculture; Bed and breakfast accommodation; Boat launching ramps; Boat sheds; Business identification signs; Camping grounds; Cellar door premises; Cemeteries; Centre-based child care facilities; Community facilities; Crematoria; Depots; Dual occupancies; Dwelling houses; Eco-tourist facilities; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Extractive industries; Farm buildings; Farm stay accommodation; Flood mitigation works; Forestry; Helipads; High technology industries; Home businesses; Home industries; Industrial training facilities; Information and education facilities; Jetties; Kiosks; Landscaping material supplies; Moorings; Neighbourhood shops; Places of public worship; Plant nurseries; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (outdoor); Respite day care centres; Restaurants or cafes; Roads; Rural industries; Rural supplies; Turf farming; Water recreation structures; Water supply systems","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibited","content":"#### 4 Prohibited\n\n4 Prohibited\n\n> Any development not specified in item 2 or 3","sortOrder":36},{"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":133},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Principal development standards","content":"# Part 4 Principal development standards\n\nPart 4 Principal development standards","sortOrder":137},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"# Part 5 Miscellaneous provisions\n\nPart 5 Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":152},{"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/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013) (or, if an authority of the State is not specified in relation to land required to be so acquired, the authority designated or determined under those provisions).\n> > \n> > | Type of land shown on Map | Authority of the State |\n> > | Zone RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Local open space” | Council |\n> > | Zone RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Regional open space” | The corporation constituted under section 2.5 of the Act |\n> > | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Classified road” | Transport for NSW |\n> > | Zone C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves and marked “National Park” | Minister administering the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 |\n> \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> 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 and Infrastructure 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 and Infrastructure (see section 21 of the [Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1991-022)).","sortOrder":153},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Urban release areas","content":"# Part 6 Urban release areas\n\nPart 6 Urban release areas","sortOrder":179},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Arrangements for designated State public infrastructure","content":"#### 6 Arrangements for designated State public infrastructure\n\n6.1 Arrangements for designated State public infrastructure\n\n> > (1) The objective of this clause is to require satisfactory arrangements to be made for the provision of designated State public infrastructure before the subdivision of land in an urban release area to satisfy needs that arise from development on the land, but only if the land is developed intensively for urban purposes.\n> \n> > (2) Development consent must not be granted for the subdivision of land in an urban release area if the subdivision would create a lot smaller than the minimum lot size permitted on the land immediately before the land became, or became part of, an urban release area, unless the Director-General has certified in writing to the consent authority that satisfactory arrangements have been made to contribute to the provision of designated State public infrastructure in relation to that lot.\n> \n> > (3) Subclause (2) does not apply to—\n> > \n> > > (a) any lot identified in the certificate as a residue lot, or\n> > \n> > > (b) any lot to be created by a subdivision of land that was the subject of a previous development consent granted in accordance with this clause, or\n> > \n> > > (c) any lot that is proposed in the development application to be reserved or dedicated for public open space, public roads, public utility undertakings, educational facilities or any other public purpose, or\n> > \n> > > (d) a subdivision for the purpose only of rectifying an encroachment on any existing lot.\n> \n> > (4) This clause does not apply to land in an urban release area if all or any part of the land is in a region within the meaning of the Act, Division 7.1, Subdivision 4.\n> \n> **cl 6.1:** Am 2019 (621), Sch 5\\[5\\]; 2023 (554), Sch 1.","sortOrder":180},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Additional local provisions","content":"# Part 7 Additional local provisions\n\nPart 7 Additional local provisions","sortOrder":184},{"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 that 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/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013) 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 1 metre below the natural ground surface.Works by which the watertable is likely to be lowered more than 1 metre below the natural ground surface. |\n> > | 4 | Works more than 2 metres below the natural ground surface.Works by which the watertable is likely to be lowered more than 2 metres below the natural ground surface. |\n> > | 5 | Works within 500 metres of adjacent Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 land that is below 5 metres Australian Height Datum and by which the watertable is likely to be lowered below 1 metre 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 prepared for the proposed works in accordance with the Acid Sulfate Soils Manual and has been provided to the consent authority.\n> \n> > (4) Despite subclause (2), 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 the consent authority has confirmed the assessment by notice in writing to the person proposing to carry out the works.\n> \n> > (5) Despite subclause (2), development consent is not required under this clause for the carrying out of any of 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, being the repair or replacement of the works of the public authority, required to be carried out urgently because the works have been damaged, have ceased to function or pose a risk to the environment or to public health and safety,\n> > \n> > > (b) routine maintenance work, being 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, being work that costs less than $20,000 (other than drainage work).\n> \n> > (6) Despite subclause (2), development consent is not required under this clause to carry out any works if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the works involve the disturbance of less than 1 tonne of soil, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the works are not likely to lower the watertable.","sortOrder":185},{"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 2016 (5), Sch 1 \\[6\\] \\[7\\]; 2016 (786), cl 5; 2017 (692), cl 5; 2018 (4), cl 5; 2018 (28), cl 5; 2018 (488), Sch 1.2; 2022 (130), cl 5; 2022 (567), cl 4; 2022 (829), Sch 1.6\\[23\\] \\[24\\].","sortOrder":209},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 8\n\n8 (Repealed)","sortOrder":217},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Orlando Street, Coffs Harbour","content":"#### 9 Use of certain land at Orlando Street, Coffs Harbour\n\n9 Use of certain land at Orlando Street, Coffs Harbour\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Orlando Street, Coffs Harbour, being Lot 1, DP 880421, shown as “9” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of specialised retail premises is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":218},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land fronting Grafton Street, Coffs Harbour","content":"#### 10 Use of certain land fronting Grafton Street, Coffs Harbour\n\n10 Use of certain land fronting Grafton Street, Coffs Harbour\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land fronting Grafton Street, Coffs Harbour, being Part Lot 356 and Lots 417 and 436, DP 752817, Lot B, DP 373842, Lot 42, DP 778610, Lot 1 and Part Lot 2, DP 801025 and Part Lot 1, DP 863323, shown as “10” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of shops not exceeding 750m2 gross floor area for each premises is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":219},{"sectionNumber":"10A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land fronting Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour","content":"#### 10A Use of certain land fronting Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour\n\n10A Use of certain land fronting Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land fronting Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour, being Part Lot 4, DP 270533 (the “Big Banana” site), shown as “10A” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of shops with a maximum of 500m2 gross floor area per shop (limited to 2 shops only) and 200m2 gross floor area per shop (for all other shops), and a total gross floor area not exceeding 2,500m2, is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":220},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 11\n\n11 (Repealed)","sortOrder":221},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour","content":"#### 12 Use of certain land at Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour\n\n12 Use of certain land at Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour, being Lots 2 and 3, DP 1037158, shown as “12” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of shops with a maximum of 200m2 gross floor area per shop and a total gross floor area not exceeding 2,000m2 is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":222},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at West High Street, Coffs Harbour","content":"#### 13 Use of certain land at West High Street, Coffs Harbour\n\n13 Use of certain land at West High Street, Coffs Harbour\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at West High Street, Coffs Harbour, being Lot 11, DP 604678, shown as “13” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of office premises is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":223},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Daniels Road, Coramba","content":"#### 14 Use of certain land at Daniels Road, Coramba\n\n14 Use of certain land at Daniels Road, Coramba\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Daniels Road, Coramba, being Lots 92 and 93, DP 752818, shown as “14” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a dwelling house is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":224},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Priors Road, Coramba","content":"#### 15 Use of certain land at Priors Road, Coramba\n\n15 Use of certain land at Priors Road, Coramba\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Priors Road, Coramba, being Lot 261, DP 612081, shown as “15” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a dwelling house is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":225},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Pacific Highway, Emerald Beach","content":"#### 16 Use of certain land at Pacific Highway, Emerald Beach\n\n16 Use of certain land at Pacific Highway, Emerald Beach\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Pacific Highway, Emerald Beach, being Lot 58, DP 1143405, shown as “16” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a dwelling house is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":226},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at North Bonville Road, North Bonville","content":"#### 17 Use of certain land at North Bonville Road, North Bonville\n\n17 Use of certain land at North Bonville Road, North Bonville\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at North Bonville Road, North Bonville, being Part Lot 101, DP 881242, shown as “17” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development that is associated with the operation of the Bonville Golf Resort and for the purposes of—\n> > \n> > > (a) shops (with a maximum of 200m2 gross floor area per shop and a total gross floor area not exceeding 2,000m2) and associated car parks, and\n> > \n> > > (b) business premises and office premises (with a maximum of 200m2 gross floor area for each premises and a total gross floor area not exceeding 3,000m2) and associated car parks,\n> > \n> > is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":227},{"sectionNumber":"17A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 5 Craft Close, Toormina","content":"#### 17A Use of certain land at 5 Craft Close, Toormina\n\n17A Use of certain land at 5 Craft Close, Toormina\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 5 Craft Close, Toormina, being Lot 3, DP 735083, shown as “17A” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a centre-based child care facility is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":228},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Pullen Street, Woolgoolga","content":"#### 18 Use of certain land at Pullen Street, Woolgoolga\n\n18 Use of certain land at Pullen Street, Woolgoolga\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Pullen Street, Woolgoolga, being Lot 500, DP 776362 and Lot 1, DP 579511, shown as “18” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a shop (supermarket only, being a single self-service store retailing food and household products), not exceeding 3,850m2 gross floor area is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":229},{"sectionNumber":"19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Pine Creek Way, Bonville","content":"#### 19 Use of certain land at Pine Creek Way, Bonville\n\n19 Use of certain land at Pine Creek Way, Bonville\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Pine Creek Way, Bonville, being Lot 1, DP 1208609, shown as “19” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a caravan park is permitted with development consent.\n> \n> > (3) Development consent must not be granted under subclause (2) after 5 years from the commencement of [Coffs Harbour Local Environmental Plan 2013 (Amendment No 6)](/view/pdf/asmade/epi-2016-786).","sortOrder":230},{"sectionNumber":"20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Hamilton Drive, Boambee East","content":"#### 20 Use of certain land at Hamilton Drive, Boambee East\n\n20 Use of certain land at Hamilton Drive, Boambee East\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 1 Hamilton Drive, Boambee East, being Lot 1, DP 777555, shown as “20” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of landscaping material supplies is permitted with development consent.\n> \n> > (3) The consent authority must not consent to development referred to in subclause (2) unless conditions are imposed to the effect that—\n> > \n> > > (a) the development is to cease no later than 30 years after the date on which development consent is first granted in respect of the development, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the infrastructure and materials associated with landscaping material supplies are to be removed from that part of Zone C2 that lies outside of the land to which this clause applies in accordance with the Voluntary Planning Agreement and the Vegetation Management Plan that apply to Lot 1, DP 777555, 1 Hamilton Drive, Boambee East.","sortOrder":231},{"sectionNumber":"21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at North Boambee Road, North Boambee Valley","content":"#### 21 Use of certain land at North Boambee Road, North Boambee Valley\n\n21 Use of certain land at North Boambee Road, North Boambee Valley\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 6, 6A, 6B and 10 North Boambee Road, North Boambee Valley, being Lot 3, DP 1022408 and Lots 120–122, DP 1184992, shown as “21” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a vehicle sales or hire premises is permitted with development consent.\n> \n> > (3) Development consent must not be granted under subclause (2) after 5 years from the commencement of [Coffs Harbour Local Environmental Plan 2013 (Amendment No 12)](/view/pdf/asmade/epi-2018-4) for development on land at 6B or 10 North Boambee Road, North Boambee Valley, being Lot 3, DP 1022408 and Lot 120, DP 1184992.","sortOrder":232},{"sectionNumber":"22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Hulberts Road, Toormina","content":"#### 22 Use of certain land at Hulberts Road, Toormina\n\n22 Use of certain land at Hulberts Road, Toormina\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 13, DP 1109077, Hulberts Road, Toormina, shown as “22” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of specialised retail premises that are premises at which shipping containers are hired is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":233},{"sectionNumber":"23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of land at 4/4A Bray Street, Coffs Harbour","content":"#### 23 Use of land at 4/4A Bray Street, Coffs Harbour\n\n23 Use of land at 4/4A Bray Street, Coffs Harbour\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Lots 3 and 4, DP 825181, 4/4A Bray Street, Coffs Harbour.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—\n> > \n> > > (a) for land at Lot 3, DP 825181—a single retail premises, if the consent authority is satisfied that the retail premises will be used for the purposes of a drive-through bottle shop,\n> > \n> > > (b) for land at Lot 4, DP 825181—a single pub.\n> \n> > (3) In this clause—\n> > \n> > bottle shop means a licensed premises, within the meaning of the [Liquor Act 2007](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2007-090), the principal purpose of which is the retail sale of liquor in sealed containers for consumption away from the premises.","sortOrder":234},{"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 2019 (192), Sch 1 \\[10\\]; 2022 (829), Sch 1.6\\[25\\]–\\[29\\].","sortOrder":235},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cemeteries or burial grounds that are not heritage items","content":"#### sch.2-sec Cemeteries or burial grounds that are not heritage items\n\nCemeteries or burial grounds that are not heritage items\n\n> > (1) Must only be—\n> > \n> > > (a) the creation of a grave or monument in a cemetery or burial ground, or\n> > \n> > > (b) an excavation or disturbance of land for the purpose of carrying out the conservation or repair of a monument or grave marker in an existing approved cemetery or burial ground.\n> \n> > (2) Must not disturb human remains, relics in the form of grave goods or a place of Aboriginal heritage significance.","sortOrder":236},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Charity bins","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.2 Charity bins\n\nCharity bins\n\n> Maximum bins in any single location—2.","sortOrder":237},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Lighting (external)","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.3 Lighting (external)\n\nLighting (external)\n\n> > (1) Must not be for the lighting of tennis courts or sports fields.\n> \n> > (2) Must not cause glare to adjoining properties or streets.\n> \n> > (3) Must not result in adverse physical and visual impacts on heritage items.","sortOrder":238},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.4 Signage\n\nSignage\n\n> > (1) Business identification signs in a residential, rural or conservation zone must comply with the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) Maximum—1 sign per premises,\n> > \n> > > (b) maximum size in a residential zone—1m2,\n> > \n> > > (c) maximum size in a rural or conservation zone—1.5m2,\n> > \n> > > (d) must not be illuminated,\n> > \n> > > (e) must be located wholly within property boundaries of the land to which the sign relates, or be flush mounted to the front fence or front wall of a building if the sign does not protrude beyond the physical limits of that fence or building,\n> > \n> > > (f) must not be attached to a heritage item or be located in a heritage conservation area.\n> \n> > (2) Business identification signs in Zone E1, E2, E3 or MU1, 1 sign per premises must not be attached to a heritage item or be in a heritage conservation area and must comply with the following requirements—\n> > \n> > > (a) suspended under awning sign—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) maximum length—2.5m, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) maximum size—1.5m2, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) must be securely fixed by rigid metal supports, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) if over a public road—must be at least 2.6m above the ground or pavement level and at least 0.6m from the vertical projection of the kerb or roadway line,\n> > \n> > > (b) vertical or horizontal projecting wall sign—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) maximum size—2.5m2, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) must be securely fixed by rigid metal supports, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) if over a public road—must be suspended at a height not less than 2.6m above the ground or pavement level and at least 0.6m from the vertical projection of the kerb or roadway line,\n> > \n> > > (c) flush wall sign—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) maximum size—2.5m2, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) must be securely fixed by rigid metal supports, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) must not project above the top of the wall to which it is attached,\n> > \n> > > (d) top hamper sign—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) maximum size—2.5m2, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) must be securely fixed by rigid metal supports, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) must not extend below the level of the head of the doorway or window above which it is attached, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) must not be more than 3.7m above the ground level (existing),\n> > \n> > > (e) signs on building walls—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) maximum height—3m above ground level (existing) on front and side walls, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) maximum display area—50% of the area of the wall.\n> \n> > (3) Business identification signs in Zone E4, E5 or W4 must comply with the following requirements—\n> > \n> > > (a) maximum size—1m2 per metre of frontage, up to 10m2,\n> > \n> > > (b) must be securely fixed by rigid metal supports.\n> \n> > (4) Real estate signs advertising that the premises on which they are displayed are for sale or lease must comply with the following requirements—\n> > \n> > > (a) maximum size in residential zones—3m2,\n> > \n> > > (b) maximum size in employment or mixed use zones or Zone W4—4m2,\n> > \n> > > (c) maximum—2 signs per premises,\n> > \n> > > (d) must be located wholly within the property boundaries of the land to which the sign relates or, if on the footpath, be flush against the property boundary,\n> > \n> > > (e) must not be displayed for more than 7 days after the commencement of the letting or settlement for the sale of the property is completed,\n> > \n> > > (f) must not be erected on public land.\n> \n> > (5) Building identification signs must comply with the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) maximum—1 sign per premises,\n> > \n> > > (b) maximum size—1m2 in a residential zone and 1.5m2 in all other zones,\n> > \n> > > (c) maximum height—1.8m in a residential, rural or conservation zone,\n> > \n> > > (d) must not be illuminated in a residential, rural or conservation zone,\n> > \n> > > (e) must be located wholly within the property boundaries of the land to which the sign relates, or be flush mounted to the front fence or front wall of a building if the sign does not protrude beyond the physical limits of that fence or building,\n> > \n> > > (f) must not be attached to a heritage item or be located in a heritage conservation area.\n> \n> > (6) School signs must comply with the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) maximum size—0.75m2,\n> > \n> > > (b) minimum distance apart—3.5m,\n> > \n> > > (c) maximum height to top of sign—1.5m above ground level (existing),\n> > \n> > > (d) must relate to the school,\n> > \n> > > (e) maximum—6 signs per street frontage,\n> > \n> > > (f) must not be attached to a heritage item or be located in a heritage conservation area.","sortOrder":239},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Waste management facility (roofed bin storage/wash area)","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.5 Waste management facility (roofed bin storage/wash area)\n\nWaste management facility (roofed bin storage/wash area)\n\n> > (1) Maximum area—10m2.\n> \n> > (2) Must be located behind the building setback line.\n> \n> > (3) Maximum—1 per property.\n> \n> > (4) Roof water must be disposed of without causing a nuisance to adjoining properties.\n> \n> > (5) Must not discharge into Council’s stormwater drainage system.\n> \n> > (6) Must not involve the clearing of bushland in Zone C1, C2 or C3.\n> \n> > (7) Must not be attached to a heritage item.\n> \n> > (8) Must not be located in a heritage conservation area.\n> \n> > (9) Must not be located on vacant land.\n> \n> > (10) Must not be located on bush fire prone land.\n> \n> > (11) Must notify Council of its construction.","sortOrder":240},{"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":241},{"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":244},{"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 2019 (1), cl 4.","sortOrder":245},{"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 2016 (5), Sch 1 \\[8\\]–\\[10\\]; 2018 (27), Sch 1 \\[2\\]–\\[5\\]; 2018 (694), cl 5; 2021 (84), Sch 1\\[3\\] \\[4\\].","sortOrder":249},{"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":252},{"sectionNumber":"Division 1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Site location requirements","content":"## Division 1 Site location requirements\n\nDivision 1 Site location requirements","sortOrder":254},{"sectionNumber":"Division 2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Operational requirements","content":"## Division 2 Operational requirements\n\nDivision 2 Operational requirements","sortOrder":256}],"analysis":{"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":771},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":7,"rejection_reason":"","scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation appears consistent with its original purpose as a comprehensive local environmental plan. While it has been amended multiple times (as evidenced by amendment references throughout), these amendments appear to be refinements and updates rather than significant scope expansion. The core structure covering zoning, development standards, environmental protection, and heritage remains intact since 2013."},"complexity_factors":["25 different land use zones with detailed objectives and permitted/prohibited uses for each","Extensive cross-referencing to maps (Land Zoning Map, Lot Size Map, Height of Buildings Map, Floor Space Ratio Map, Heritage Map, etc.)","Multiple nested exceptions and special provisions (e.g., clause 4.2B has 5 alternative pathways for dwelling house approval in rural zones)","Complex floor space ratio calculations with mathematical formulas and tiered thresholds based on site area","Heritage provisions requiring consultation with multiple bodies (Heritage Council, local Aboriginal communities)","Detailed aquaculture provisions with separate site location and operational requirements for pond-based, tank-based, and oyster aquaculture","Schedule 1 contains 23 site-specific additional permitted uses with individual conditions and time limits","Multiple savings and transitional provisions dealing with repealed planning instruments and pending applications","Flood planning clauses referencing external technical documents (Flood Risk Management Manual, Considering Flooding in Land Use Planning Guideline)","Design excellence clause requiring assessment against 10 separate matters"],"plain_english_summary":"This is the main planning rulebook for Coffs Harbour, a coastal city in northern New South Wales. It tells landowners and developers what they can and cannot build on their land, and what rules they must follow.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Divides land into zones** (like R1 General Residential, E2 Commercial Centre, RU2 Rural Landscape) — each zone has its own rules about what buildings and activities are allowed\n- **Sets development standards** — including minimum lot sizes for subdivisions, maximum building heights, and floor space ratios (how much floor area you can build relative to your land size)\n- **Protects the environment** — with special rules for flood-prone land, koala habitat, drinking water catchments, riparian areas (land near waterways), and acid sulfate soils\n- **Protects heritage** — listing heritage items like old buildings and conservation areas that cannot be demolished or altered without approval\n- **Allows some development without approval** — \"exempt development\" like certain signs and small structures\n- **Provides a faster approval path** — \"complying development\" for straightforward projects that meet set standards\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Anyone wanting to build, subdivide, or change the use of land in Coffs Harbour\n- The local council (Coffs Harbour City Council), which makes most development decisions\n- State government agencies for certain infrastructure\n\n**Key local features:**\n- Strong focus on protecting the **Coffs Harbour City Centre** as the main commercial and cultural hub\n- Special rules for **flood planning** given the area's flood risk\n- Protection for **koala habitat** — development must follow a specific koala management plan\n- Controls on **aircraft noise** near Coffs Harbour Regional Airport\n- Provisions for **eco-tourism** and **farm stay accommodation** to support rural tourism\n- **Waterway zones** (W1–W4) managing the harbour, creeks, and coastal areas\n- **Design excellence requirements** for larger developments in urban areas\n\nThe plan aims to balance growth with environmental protection, promote affordable housing, support the local economy, and maintain the area's character and liveability."},"summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"While the original 2013 plan established a comprehensive planning framework for Coffs Harbour, over 60 amendments in 12 years have materially expanded and altered its scope. Changes are likely to have included rezonings of specific parcels, new housing and development provisions, updated heritage listings, new environmental protections, and adjustments reflecting state government policy shifts — meaning the current plan is substantially broader and more detailed than the instrument originally made in 2013."},"complexity_factors":["This is a 'standard instrument' local environmental plan — a highly structured and technical document type under NSW planning law, with mandatory clauses and highly specific land use tables","Covers an entire local government area with diverse land types: urban, rural, coastal, environmental, industrial — each with different rules","Has been amended more than 60 times since 2013, meaning the current version is the product of layered, cumulative changes that are difficult to track without comparing historical versions","Operates within a complex hierarchy of planning laws — it must be read alongside state environmental planning policies (SEPPs), the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, and various development control plans","Includes highly technical provisions around heritage, biodiversity, flooding, bushfire, coastal management and acid sulfate soils — each referencing separate specialist frameworks","Land use zones use defined terms that have specific legal meanings not obvious to laypeople (e.g. 'permissible with consent', 'exempt development', 'complying development')","Maps are integral to understanding the plan but are not included in the text — users must cross-reference separate zoning, height, floor space ratio and other maps"],"plain_english_summary":"The Coffs Harbour Local Environmental Plan 2013 is the primary planning rulebook for the Coffs Harbour LGA, setting where and how land can be used and developed. It divides land into zones and imposes rules on building, use, environmental and hazard protections, heritage, and subdivision.\n\nIt affects homeowners, businesses, developers, farmers and anyone proposing changes to land in Coffs Harbour; check it first because it determines whether you need council approval or whether an activity is prohibited."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Plan replaces earlier local environmental plans that previously applied to the same land and centralises controls for that mapped area (cl.1.8). It also sets savings for development applications made before commencement (cl.1.8A) and integrates with State policies that may override it (cl.1.9), so the net scope for land use and approvals in the mapped area has been reset and consolidated under this instrument."},"complexity_factors":["Repeal and savings interaction with prior instruments and pending DAs (cl.1.8, cl.1.8A) increases legal transition complexity","Subject to State Environmental Planning Policies that can prevail over the Plan (cl.1.9) creates cross‑instrument interaction and precedence issues","Map‑based application and the ability to amend/replace adopted maps requires spatial interpretation and ongoing version control (cl.1.3, cl.1.7)","Detailed numeric and use‑specific limits create many discrete compliance thresholds (various subclauses of cl.5.4)","Discretionary consent rules with specific design tests (e.g. architectural roof features cl.5.6; heritage consent tests cl.5.10) add assessment complexity and administrative discretion","Technical operational requirements for specialised activities (aquaculture pond design, screening, discharge rules, flood design cl.3 clauses 2–11) impose engineering and environmental compliance burdens","Exceptions and exclusions to covenant suspension and other limits (cl.1.9A) require careful title and instrument checks","Differentiation between development consent, complying development and exempt development (e.g. fire alarm monitoring conversions cl.5.8) creates multiple procedural pathways and timing constraints"],"plain_english_summary":"This Plan sets the local planning rules that apply to land shown on its maps in Coffs Harbour, replacing earlier local environmental plans and establishing what development is allowed, what approvals are needed and what technical and environmental standards must be met. The Council is the consent authority; landowners and developers pay compliance costs, must obtain consents or meet complying‑development tests, and will need to adjust designs and operations to meet heritage, flood, aquaculture and other controls."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013","history":"/api/acts/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013/history","analysis":"/api/acts/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/coffs-harbour-local-environmental-plan-2013/documents"}}