{"id":"nsw:epi-2022-0108","name":"Dubbo Regional Local Environmental Plan 2022","slug":"dubbo-regional-local-environmental-plan-2022","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"108 of 2022","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":181094,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:epi-2022-0108-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 [Dubbo Regional Local Environmental Plan 2022](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2022-0108).","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> > RU4 Primary Production Small Lots\n> > \n> > RU5 Village\n> \n> > Residential Zones\n> \n> > R1 General Residential\n> > \n> > R2 Low Density Residential\n> > \n> > R5 Large Lot Residential\n> \n> > Employment Zones\n> \n> > E1 Local Centre\n> > \n> > E2 Commercial Centre\n> > \n> > E3 Productivity Support\n> > \n> > E4 General Industrial\n> > \n> > E5 Heavy Industrial\n> \n> > Mixed Use Zones\n> \n> > MU1 Mixed Use\n> \n> > Special Purpose Zones\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> **cl 2.1:** Am 2022 (828), Sch 1.9\\[1\\].","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"pt","sectionType":"part","heading":"Land Use Table","content":"# pt Land Use Table\n\nLand Use Table\n\nNote—\n\nState environmental planning policies, including the following, may be relevant to development on land to which this Plan applies—\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0714)\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0732), Chapter 2—relating to infrastructure facilities, including air transport, correction, education, electricity generating works and solar energy systems, health services, ports, railways, roads, waste management and water supply systems\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resources and Energy) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0731), Chapter 2\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resilience and Hazards) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0730), Chapter 3\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Industry and Employment) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0723), Chapter 3\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Primary Production) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0729), Chapter 2\n\n**Land Use tbl:** Am 2022 (314), Sch 1; 2022 (828), Sch 1.9\\[2\\]; 2023 (458), Sch 2.28; 2024 (201), Sch 1\\[1\\]–\\[3\\].\n\nZone RU1 Primary Production\n\nZone RU2 Rural Landscape\n\nZone RU3 Forestry\n\nZone RU4 Primary Production Small Lots\n\nZone RU5 Village\n\nZone R1 General Residential\n\nZone R2 Low Density Residential\n\nZone R5 Large Lot Residential\n\nZone E1 Local Centre\n\nZone E2 Commercial Centre\n\nZone E3 Productivity Support\n\nZone E4 General Industrial\n\nZone E5 Heavy Industrial\n\nZone MU1 Mixed Use\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","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permitted with consent","content":"#### 3 Permitted with consent\n\n3 Permitted with consent\n\n> Agricultural produce industries; Agritourism; Airstrips; Animal boarding or training establishments; Aquaculture; Boat launching ramps; Boat sheds; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Cellar door premises; Cemeteries; Centre-based child care facilities; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Community facilities; Correctional centres; Depots; Dwelling houses; Eco-tourist facilities; Educational establishments; Environmental facilities; Extractive industries; Farm buildings; Forestry; Function centres; Group homes; Health consulting rooms; Helipads; Highway service centres; Home businesses; Home industries; Industrial training facilities; Information and education facilities; Intensive livestock agriculture; Intensive plant agriculture; Jetties; Mooring pens; Moorings; Open cut mining; Places of public worship; Plant nurseries; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (major); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Research stations; Respite day care centres; Restaurants or cafes; Roadside stalls; Rural workers’ dwellings; Secondary dwellings; Sewerage systems; Signage; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Veterinary hospitals; Water recreation structures; Water supply systems; Wharf or boating facilities","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibited","content":"#### 4 Prohibited\n\n4 Prohibited\n\n> Advertising structures; Hotel or motel accommodation; Serviced apartments; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 3","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Exempt and complying development","content":"# Part 3 Exempt and complying development\n\nPart 3 Exempt and complying development","sortOrder":123},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Principal development standards","content":"# Part 4 Principal development standards\n\nPart 4 Principal development standards","sortOrder":127},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"# Part 5 Miscellaneous provisions\n\nPart 5 Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":139},{"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/dubbo-regional-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 RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Local open space” | Council |\n> > | Zone RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Regional open space” | The corporation constituted under section 2.5 of the Act |\n> > | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Classified road” | Transport for NSW |\n> > | Zone C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves and marked “National Park” | Minister administering the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 |\n> > | Zone C3 Environmental Management and marked “Environmental Management (C3)” | Transport for NSW |\n> \n> > (3) Development on land acquired by an authority of the State under the owner-initiated acquisition provisions may, before it is used for the purpose for which it is reserved, be carried out, with development consent, for any purpose.","sortOrder":140},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Urban release areas","content":"# Part 6 Urban release areas\n\nPart 6 Urban release areas","sortOrder":167},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Concurrence of Planning Secretary","content":"#### 6 Concurrence of Planning Secretary\n\n6.1 Concurrence of Planning Secretary\n\n> > (1) Development consent for the subdivision of land in an urban release area must not be granted unless the consent authority has obtained the concurrence of the Planning Secretary.\n> \n> > (2) In deciding whether to grant concurrence, the Planning Secretary must consider the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) the impact of the subdivision on—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) existing designated State public infrastructure, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the need for additional designated State public infrastructure,\n> > \n> > > (b) the cumulative impact of the subdivision with other development that has been, or is likely to be, carried out in surrounding areas on—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) existing designated State public infrastructure, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the need for additional designated State public infrastructure,\n> > \n> > > (c) the steps taken to address those impacts, including whether a planning agreement has been, or will be, entered into contributing to designated State public infrastructure.\n> \n> > (3) In deciding whether to grant concurrence, the Planning Secretary must also consult the public authorities that the Planning Secretary considers relevant to the subdivision.\n> \n> > (4) This clause does not apply—\n> > \n> > > (a) if all or part of the land to be subdivided is in a region within the meaning of the Act, Division 7.1, Subdivision 4, or\n> > \n> > > (b) to the subdivision of a lot that is, in the opinion of the Planning Secretary, a residue lot, or\n> > \n> > > (c) to a lot to be created by a subdivision on land that was the subject of a previous development consent granted in accordance with—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) this clause, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) [Dubbo Local Environmental Plan 2011](/view/html/repealed/current/epi-2011-0580), clause 6.1, before its repeal, or\n> > \n> > > (d) to a lot proposed to be reserved or dedicated for public open space, public roads, public utility undertakings, educational facilities or other public purposes, or\n> > \n> > > (e) to subdivision that is only for the purposes of rectifying an encroachment on an existing lot.\n> \n> > (5) In this clause—\n> > \n> > designated State public infrastructure means public facilities or services that are provided or financed by the State, or if provided or financed by the private sector, to the extent of the financial or in-kind contribution by the State, of the following kinds—\n> > \n> > > (a) State and regional roads,\n> > \n> > > (b) bus interchanges and bus lanes,\n> > \n> > > (c) rail infrastructure and land,\n> > \n> > > (d) regional parks and public space,\n> > \n> > > (e) social infrastructure and facilities, including schools, hospitals, emergency services and justice facilities.\n> \n> **cl 6.1:** Am 2023 (554), Sch 2.10.","sortOrder":168},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Additional local provisions","content":"# Part 7 Additional local provisions\n\nPart 7 Additional local provisions","sortOrder":171},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Terrestrial biodiversity","content":"#### 7 Terrestrial biodiversity\n\n7.1 Terrestrial biodiversity\n\n> > (1) The objective of this clause is to maintain terrestrial biodiversity by—\n> > \n> > > (a) protecting native fauna and flora, and\n> > \n> > > (b) protecting the ecological processes necessary for the continued existence of native fauna and flora, and\n> > \n> > > (c) encouraging the conservation and recovery of native fauna and flora and their habitats.\n> \n> > (2) This clause applies to land identified as “Biodiversity” on the [Terrestrial Biodiversity Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/dubbo-regional-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (3) In deciding whether to grant development consent for development on land to which this clause applies, the consent authority must consider—\n> > \n> > > (a) whether the development is likely to have—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) an adverse impact on the condition, ecological value and significance of the fauna and flora on the land, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) an adverse impact on the importance of the vegetation on the land to the habitat and survival of native fauna, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) the potential to fragment, disturb or diminish the biodiversity structure, function and composition of the land, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) an adverse impact on the habitat elements providing connectivity on the land, and\n> > \n> > > (b) appropriate measures to avoid, minimise or mitigate the impacts of the development.\n> \n> > (4) Development consent must not be granted to development on land to which this clause applies unless the consent authority is satisfied—\n> > \n> > > (a) the development is designed, sited and will be managed to avoid a significant adverse environmental impact, or\n> > \n> > > (b) if a significant adverse environmental impact cannot be reasonably avoided—the development is designed, sited and will be managed to minimise the impact.","sortOrder":172},{"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 (369), cl 5; 2022 (828), Sch 1.9\\[7\\].","sortOrder":193},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 8\n\n8 (Repealed)","sortOrder":201},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 31 Merrilea Road, Dubbo","content":"#### 9 Use of certain land at 31 Merrilea Road, Dubbo\n\n9 Use of certain land at 31 Merrilea Road, Dubbo\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 12, DP 1154493, 31 Merrilea Road, Dubbo, identified as “9” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/dubbo-regional-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of animal boarding or training establishments is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":202},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 4L Camp Road, Dubbo","content":"#### 10 Use of certain land at 4L Camp Road, Dubbo\n\n10 Use of certain land at 4L Camp Road, Dubbo\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to part of Lot 8, DP 1063425, 4L Camp Road, Dubbo, identified as “10” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/dubbo-regional-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—\n> > \n> > > (a) dwelling houses,\n> > \n> > > (b) home occupations.","sortOrder":203},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 63 Fitzroy Street and 2R Gilgandra Road, Dubbo","content":"#### 11 Use of certain land at 63 Fitzroy Street and 2R Gilgandra Road, Dubbo\n\n11 Use of certain land at 63 Fitzroy Street and 2R Gilgandra Road, Dubbo\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to the following land at Dubbo, identified as “11” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/dubbo-regional-local-environmental-plan-2022)—\n> > \n> > > (a) part of Lot 1, DP 197736 and part of Lot 69, DP 259061, 63 Fitzroy Street,\n> > \n> > > (b) part of Lot 31, DP 1263665, 2R Gilgandra Road.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of light industries is permitted with development consent if the development involves the manufacture of manufactured homes and similar moveable structures.","sortOrder":204},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 10 Commercial Avenue, Dubbo","content":"#### 12 Use of certain land at 10 Commercial Avenue, Dubbo\n\n12 Use of certain land at 10 Commercial Avenue, Dubbo\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 701, DP 1254944, 10 Commercial Avenue, Dubbo, identified as “12” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/dubbo-regional-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of pubs is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":205},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Boundary Road, Dubbo","content":"#### 13 Use of certain land at Boundary Road, Dubbo\n\n13 Use of certain land at Boundary Road, Dubbo\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to part of Lot 500, DP 1260295, Boundary Road, Dubbo, identified as “13” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/dubbo-regional-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—\n> > \n> > > (a) recreation facilities (outdoor),\n> > \n> > > (b) registered clubs.","sortOrder":206},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 14\n\n14 (Repealed)","sortOrder":207},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 14–16 Lee Street, Wellington","content":"#### 15 Use of certain land at 14–16 Lee Street, Wellington\n\n15 Use of certain land at 14–16 Lee Street, Wellington\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 3, DP 214773, 14–16 Lee Street, Wellington, identified as “15” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/dubbo-regional-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of retail premises is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":208},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 44–48 Curtis Street, Wellington","content":"#### 16 Use of certain land at 44–48 Curtis Street, Wellington\n\n16 Use of certain land at 44–48 Curtis Street, Wellington\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 2, DP 773253, 44–48 Curtis Street, Wellington, identified as “16” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/dubbo-regional-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of caravan parks is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":209},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 104 Gladstone Road, Bodangora","content":"#### 17 Use of certain land at 104 Gladstone Road, Bodangora\n\n17 Use of certain land at 104 Gladstone Road, Bodangora\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 6, DP 750760 at 104 Gladstone Road, Bodangora, identified as “17” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/dubbo-regional-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of livestock processing industries that are poultry abattoirs is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":210},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Wellington","content":"#### 18 Use of certain land at Wellington\n\n18 Use of certain land at Wellington\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Wellington identified as “18” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/dubbo-regional-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of residential accommodation is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":211},{"sectionNumber":"19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 2 Coronation Drive, Dubbo","content":"#### 19 Use of certain land at 2 Coronation Drive, Dubbo\n\n19 Use of certain land at 2 Coronation Drive, Dubbo\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 53, DP 259660, 2 Coronation Drive, Dubbo, identified as “19” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/dubbo-regional-local-environmental-plan-2022).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of information and education facilities is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":212},{"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 2025 (167), Sch 1.","sortOrder":213},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec","sectionType":"section","heading":"Subdivision of council public roads","content":"#### sch.2-sec Subdivision of council public roads\n\nSubdivision of council public roads\n\n> Must relate to land comprising a council public road proposed for closure under the [Roads Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-033), Part 4, Division 3.","sortOrder":214},{"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":215},{"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":218},{"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)","sortOrder":219},{"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 (390), cl 5(2).","sortOrder":223},{"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":226},{"sectionNumber":"Division 1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Site location requirements","content":"## Division 1 Site location requirements\n\nDivision 1 Site location requirements","sortOrder":228},{"sectionNumber":"Division 2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Operational requirements","content":"## Division 2 Operational requirements\n\nDivision 2 Operational requirements","sortOrder":230}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":723},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation appears consistent with its original purpose as a standard local environmental plan. It follows the standard template for NSW LEPs under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, covering zoning, subdivision, heritage, and environmental protection. The inclusion of specific local provisions (e.g., Siding Spring Observatory protection, site-specific development controls) is typical for regional LEPs and does not represent scope creep beyond the plan's intended function."},"complexity_factors":["22 distinct land use zones with detailed objectives and permitted/prohibited uses tables","Multiple cross-referenced maps (Land Zoning Map, Lot Size Map, Heritage Map, Terrestrial Biodiversity Map, Natural Resource maps, Obstacle Limitation Surface Map, etc.)","Nested exceptions and conditional provisions throughout (e.g., clause 4.6 exceptions to development standards with its own exclusions)","Detailed heritage provisions with multiple approval triggers and notification requirements","Specific local clauses with site-specific controls (e.g., clauses 7.11-7.21 for particular parcels of land)","Aquaculture provisions with separate site location and operational requirements in Schedule 6","Multiple savings and transitional provisions preserving rights under repealed plans","Extensive definitions and references to external documents (BASIX, Building Code of Australia, various State Environmental Planning Policies)"],"plain_english_summary":"This is the **Dubbo Regional Local Environmental Plan 2022**, a planning rulebook that controls what can be built and how land can be used across the Dubbo Regional Council area in central-western NSW.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Zones the land** into 22 different categories — from rural areas (primary production, forestry, villages) to residential zones, commercial centres, industrial areas, conservation zones, and waterways. Each zone has its own rules about what development is allowed, prohibited, or needs council approval.\n- **Sets minimum lot sizes** for subdivisions, with special rules for rural land, community title schemes, and areas near zone boundaries.\n- **Protects heritage** — lists over 400 heritage items (buildings, sites, objects) and one heritage conservation area (Wellington town centre), requiring council approval for any changes.\n- **Controls development near sensitive areas** — including floodplains, waterways, karst (limestone) areas with sinkhole risks, groundwater vulnerable zones, and biodiversity areas.\n- **Protects the Siding Spring Observatory** — strict limits on light pollution within 18km of the telescope, including shielded light fittings and lumen caps.\n- **Manages aircraft noise** — rules for development near Dubbo and Wellington/Bodangora airports.\n- **Allows some development without approval** (exempt development) and fast-tracked approval for certain standard projects (complying development).\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Property owners, developers, and farmers wanting to subdivide land or build\n- Businesses establishing shops, offices, or industries\n- Anyone proposing development near rivers, heritage sites, or the observatory\n- Council planners assessing development applications\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThe Plan balances growth with protection — encouraging housing and economic development (especially in West Dubbo and the CBD) while safeguarding agricultural land, environmental areas, flood-prone land, and the region's unique heritage. It also has specific local rules, like limiting retail size in certain areas and protecting the dark sky for astronomy research."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Plan consolidates and replaces prior local environmental plans for the area (explicit repeal of earlier LEPs) and thereby changes the set of operative planning controls (cl. 1.8). It adds or clarifies new, area‑specific controls—notably conservation exclusion zones and detailed aquaculture technical requirements (Part 3 cl.1–11)—and introduces a suspension mechanism for private covenants with listed exceptions (cl. 1.9A). These elements materially alter which activities are permitted, the standards required, and the relevant decision‑making and compliance pathways."},"complexity_factors":["Broad, detailed set of statutory aims covering land use, environment, transport and climate resilience (cl. 1.2) increases interpretive scope.","Maps determine geographical application and may be amended or combined; Ministerial arrangements for public access add administrative steps (cl. 1.7).","Repeal of prior local environmental plans and partial continuation of multi‑area plans alters baseline rights and obligations (cl. 1.8).","Savings for existing development applications require transitional assessment of pending DAs (cl. 1.8A).","Suspension of covenants/agreements to the extent needed to permit Plan‑consistent development, with a long list of statutory exceptions, creates layered legal interactions and uncertainty for land title restrictions (cl. 1.9A).","Plan is subject to State Environmental Planning Policies that can prevail over it, requiring cross‑instrument analysis (cl. 1.9).","Consent authority designation centralises decision making at Council but requires exercising discretion within Plan limits (cl. 1.6).","Part 3 imposes technical, sector‑specific controls for aquaculture (species selection, pond design, discharge rules, screening, freshwater use) that reference external aquaculture industry development plans and other regulations, increasing compliance complexity (Part 3 cl.1–11).","Conservation exclusion zones prohibit development on several categories of protected land, while noting other Acts’ licensing regimes still apply — a multi‑agency compliance environment (Part 3 cl.1,7; Note).","Prescriptive engineering standard (flood design to avoid inundation by 1:100 ARI event) adds specific technical compliance obligations (Part 3 cl.8).","Notes are non‑binding guidance only, which can increase reliance on statutory text and administrative interpretation (cl. 1.5)."],"plain_english_summary":"This local environmental plan sets the land‑use rules for the Dubbo Regional local government area, replaces prior local plans for the area, and names Council as the consent authority. It establishes planning aims (growth, heritage, environment, transport and climate resilience), maps the land to which it applies, and cross‑references State laws that prevail. \n\nIt affects landowners, developers, Council and specialised operators (notably aquaculture): it creates conservation exclusion zones, suspends some private covenants to allow Plan‑consistent development, and imposes technical aquaculture and flood‑design requirements tied into other State instruments."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The frequency of amendments (17 versions in under 4 years) strongly suggests the plan's scope has evolved from its original 2022 form. LEP amendments typically reflect changes to permitted land uses, new development zones, heritage listings, height limits, or other controls in response to planning pressures, government policy shifts, or community needs. Without the substantive text of each amendment, the precise nature of scope changes cannot be detailed, but the volume of amendments indicates material changes beyond minor corrections."},"complexity_factors":["Standard Instrument LEP format is itself a complex legal framework with many standardised provisions that interact with local schedules and maps","Applies across a large regional council area covering multiple towns and land types (urban, rural, agricultural, environmental)","Requires cross-referencing zoning maps to understand what rules apply to any specific parcel of land","Has been amended at least 17 times since 2022, creating a layered history of rule changes that must be tracked for historical development applications","Operates within and must be interpreted alongside the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and associated regulations","Different rules apply depending on land zone (residential, rural, industrial, environmental etc.), requiring users to first identify their zone before understanding their entitlements","Note: The actual substantive provisions of the LEP are not included in the provided text, so full complexity of specific land use rules cannot be assessed"],"plain_english_summary":"## Dubbo Regional Local Environmental Plan 2022\n\nThis is a **Local Environmental Plan (LEP)** — essentially a legally binding rulebook that controls how land in the **Dubbo Regional Council area** of NSW can be used and developed.\n\n### What does it actually do?\nAn LEP like this one sets the rules for:\n- **What you can build** on your land (a house, a factory, a shop, etc.)\n- **What activities are allowed** in different areas (e.g., farming, retail, industrial)\n- **How big or tall** buildings can be\n- **What land is protected** (e.g., farmland, heritage sites, environmental areas)\n- **Whether you need council approval** before making changes to your property\n\n### Who does it affect?\nIf you **own, rent, develop, or want to buy property** anywhere in the Dubbo Regional Council area (including Dubbo, Wellington, Narromine and surrounding areas), this plan directly affects what you can and can't do with that land.\n\n### Why does it matter to you?\n- **Property owners and developers**: You must comply with this plan before building or changing how your land is used. Ignoring it can mean fines or being forced to demolish unlawful structures.\n- **Businesses**: Where you can operate depends on what zone your premises fall into under this plan.\n- **Residents**: It shapes what gets built near you — protecting your neighbourhood's character or enabling new housing and services.\n\n### Important note on version history\nThis plan has been **amended at least 17 times** since it commenced in March 2022, meaning the rules have changed repeatedly. Always check you're reading the **current version** before making decisions based on it.\n\n### How does it fit into the bigger picture?\nIt operates under the *Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979* (the main NSW law governing land use planning) and follows a standardised format used by councils across NSW called a **Standard Instrument LEP**."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/dubbo-regional-local-environmental-plan-2022","history":"/api/acts/dubbo-regional-local-environmental-plan-2022/history","analysis":"/api/acts/dubbo-regional-local-environmental-plan-2022/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/dubbo-regional-local-environmental-plan-2022/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/dubbo-regional-local-environmental-plan-2022/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/dubbo-regional-local-environmental-plan-2022/documents"}}