{"id":"nsw:epi-2014-0605","name":"Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014","slug":"lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"605 of 2014","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":181219,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:epi-2014-0605-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 [Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2014-0605).","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":14},{"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> > RU4 Primary Production Small Lots\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> > R4 High Density 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> > C4 Environmental Living\n> \n> > Waterway Zones\n> \n> > W1 Natural Waterways\n> > \n> > W4 Working Waterfront\n> \n> **cl 2.1:** Am 2022 (829), Sch 1.10\\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2023 (577), Sch 1\\[1\\].","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"pt","sectionType":"part","heading":"Land Use Table","content":"# pt Land Use Table\n\nLand Use Table\n\nNote—\n\nState environmental planning policies, including the following, may be relevant to development on land to which this Plan applies—\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0714)\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0732), Chapter 2—relating to infrastructure facilities, including air transport, correction, education, electricity generating works and solar energy systems, health services, ports, railways, roads, waste management and water supply systems\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resources and Energy) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0731), Chapter 2\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resilience and Hazards) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0730), Chapter 3\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Industry and Employment) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0723), Chapter 3\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Primary Production) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0729), Chapter 2\n\n**Land Use tbl:** Am 2016 (168), Sch 1 \\[2\\]; 2017 (16), cl 5 (1)–(3); 2017 (493), Sch 1.1 \\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2018 (488), Sch 1.1 \\[2\\]; 2019 (137), Sch 6 \\[1\\]; 2019 (621), Sch 3; 2021 (714), Sch 10.10; 2022 (829), Sch 1.10\\[3\\] \\[4\\]; 2023 (458), Sch 2.50; 2023 (577), Sch 1\\[2\\]; 2025 (383), Sch 1\\[1\\] \\[2\\].\n\nZone RU2 Rural Landscape\n\nZone RU3 Forestry\n\nZone RU4 Primary Production Small Lots\n\nZone RU6 Transition\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 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 C4 Environmental Living\n\nZone W1 Natural Waterways\n\nZone W4 Working Waterfront","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permitted with consent","content":"#### 3 Permitted with consent\n\n3 Permitted with consent\n\n> Agritourism; Air transport facilities; Airstrips; Animal boarding or training establishments; Aquaculture; Bed and breakfast accommodation; Boat sheds; Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Camping grounds; Cellar door premises; Cemeteries; Community facilities; Crematoria; Dual occupancies (attached); Dwelling houses; Eco-tourist facilities; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Extractive industries; Farm buildings; Farm stay accommodation; Flood mitigation works; Forestry; Freight transport facilities; Funeral homes; Garden centres; Health consulting rooms; Helipads; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home industries; Industrial training facilities; Information and education facilities; Intensive livestock agriculture; Intensive plant agriculture; Landscaping material supplies; Mortuaries; Passenger transport facilities; Plant nurseries; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (outdoor); Resource recovery facilities; Roads; Roadside stalls; Rural industries; Rural supplies; Veterinary hospitals; Water recreation structures; Water supply systems","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibited","content":"#### 4 Prohibited\n\n4 Prohibited\n\n> Any development not specified in item 2 or 3","sortOrder":35},{"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":132},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Principal development standards","content":"# Part 4 Principal development standards\n\nPart 4 Principal development standards","sortOrder":136},{"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/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014) (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 RU6 Transition and marked “Local open space” | Council |\n> > | Zone RU6 Transition and marked “Local road” | Council |\n> > | Zone R2 Low Density Residential and marked “Community facilities” | Council |\n> > | Zone R2 Low Density Residential and marked “Local road” | Council |\n> > | Zone R3 Medium Density Residential and marked “Local road” | Council |\n> > | Zone E1 Local Centre and marked “Local road” | Council |\n> > | Zone E2 Commercial Centre and marked “Community facilities” | 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 RE2 Private Recreation and marked “Local road” | Council |\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 C2 Environmental Conservation and marked “Coastal lands acquisition” | The corporation constituted under section 8 of the Act |\n> > | Zone C2 Environmental Conservation and marked “Environmental conservation” | Council |\n> > | Zone C2 Environmental Conservation and marked “Local road” | Council |\n> > | Zone C3 Environmental Management and marked “Environmental management” | Council |\n> > | Zone C3 Environmental Management and marked “Local road” | Council |\n> \n> > (3) Development on land acquired by an authority of the State under the owner-initiated acquisition provisions may, before it is used for the purpose for which it is reserved, be carried out, with development consent, for any purpose.\n> \n> **cl 5.1:** Am 2015 (200), cl 5 (1) (2); 2017 (56), cl 5 (1); 2022 (829), Sch 1.10\\[5\\] \\[11\\] \\[12\\].","sortOrder":153},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Urban release areas","content":"# Part 6 Urban release areas\n\nPart 6 Urban release areas","sortOrder":180},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 6\n\n6.1 (Repealed)","sortOrder":181},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Additional local provisions","content":"# Part 7 Additional local provisions\n\nPart 7 Additional local provisions","sortOrder":187},{"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/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014) 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":188},{"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 (672), cl 5; 2016 (686), Sch 1 \\[8\\]; 2017 (410), cl 5; 2017 (635), Sch 1; 2019 (2), cl 5; 2021 (438), cl 5; 2022 (829), Sch 1.10\\[23\\]; 2023 (286), Sch 1\\[3\\]; 2023 (604), cl 5; 2024 (231), Sch 1\\[2\\]; 2024 (270), Sch 1\\[2\\]; 2025 (383), Sch 1\\[9\\].","sortOrder":219},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Cooranbong","content":"#### 8 Use of certain land at Cooranbong\n\n8 Use of certain land at Cooranbong\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “Cooranbong Area 3” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—\n> > \n> > > (a) a highway service centre,\n> > \n> > > (b) a shop with a floor area not exceeding 250m2,\n> > \n> > > (c) a subdivision into no more that 2 lots of any size that separate the site of the highway service centre and its access ramps from adjoining rural and environmental land and is not for the purposes of the erection of a dwelling.","sortOrder":227},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Eraring","content":"#### 9 Use of certain land at Eraring\n\n9 Use of certain land at Eraring\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “Eraring Area 1” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of aquaculture is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":228},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Glendale","content":"#### 10 Use of certain land at Glendale\n\n10 Use of certain land at Glendale\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “Glendale Area 1” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of subdivision is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":229},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Glendale","content":"#### 11 Use of certain land at Glendale\n\n11 Use of certain land at Glendale\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “Glendale Area 2” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of recreation facilities (indoor), recreation facilities (major) and recreation facilities (outdoor) is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":230},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Lake Macquarie","content":"#### 12 Use of certain land at Lake Macquarie\n\n12 Use of certain land at Lake Macquarie\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “Lake Macquarie” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of food and drink premises (excluding pubs) and kiosks is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":231},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Mirrabooka","content":"#### 13 Use of certain land at Mirrabooka\n\n13 Use of certain land at Mirrabooka\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “Mirrabooka Area 1” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of subdivision to create 2 lots and the erection of a dwelling house on each lot is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":232},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Mirrabooka","content":"#### 14 Use of certain land at Mirrabooka\n\n14 Use of certain land at Mirrabooka\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “Mirrabooka Area 2” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of subdivision to create 2 lots and the erection of a dwelling house on each lot is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":233},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Mirrabooka","content":"#### 15 Use of certain land at Mirrabooka\n\n15 Use of certain land at Mirrabooka\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “Mirrabooka Area 3” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of subdivision to create 2 lots and the erection of a dwelling house on each lot is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":234},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Morisset","content":"#### 16 Use of certain land at Morisset\n\n16 Use of certain land at Morisset\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “Morisset Area 1” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a mortuary is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":235},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Morisset","content":"#### 17 Use of certain land at Morisset\n\n17 Use of certain land at Morisset\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Morisset identified as “Morisset Area 2” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a market is permitted with development consent if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the market is open to the public only on Saturdays and Sundays between 7.30am and 6.00pm, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the gross floor area of the market does not exceed 10,300m2.","sortOrder":236},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at North Wallarah Peninsula","content":"#### 18 Use of certain land at North Wallarah Peninsula\n\n18 Use of certain land at North Wallarah Peninsula\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “North Wallarah Peninsula Area 1” and “North Wallarah Peninsula Area 3” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of amusement centres, boat sheds, car parks, caravan parks, entertainment facilities, function centres, garden centres, health services facilities, landscaping material supplies, office premises, public administration buildings, recreation facilities (indoor), registered clubs, residential accommodation (being for the purposes of dwellings), retail premises (other than roadside stalls), service stations, tourist and visitor accommodation and veterinary hospitals is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":237},{"sectionNumber":"19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at North Wallarah Peninsula","content":"#### 19 Use of certain land at North Wallarah Peninsula\n\n19 Use of certain land at North Wallarah Peninsula\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “North Wallarah Peninsula Area 2” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of residential accommodation (being for the purposes of dwellings) is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":238},{"sectionNumber":"20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Teralba","content":"#### 20 Use of certain land at Teralba\n\n20 Use of certain land at Teralba\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “Teralba Area 1” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of resource recovery facilities is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":239},{"sectionNumber":"21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Teralba","content":"#### 21 Use of certain land at Teralba\n\n21 Use of certain land at Teralba\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “Teralba Area 2” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of industries is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":240},{"sectionNumber":"22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Fairfax Road, Warners Bay","content":"#### 22 Use of certain land at Fairfax Road, Warners Bay\n\n22 Use of certain land at Fairfax Road, Warners Bay\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “Warners Bay Area 1” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of subdivision to create no more than 3 lots is permitted with development consent if—\n> > \n> > > (a) an existing dwelling is located on each lot, other than the lot referred to in paragraph (b), and\n> > \n> > > (b) the consent authority is satisfied that one of the lots is appropriately located and reserved for drainage purposes.","sortOrder":241},{"sectionNumber":"23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Morisset","content":"#### 23 Use of certain land at Morisset\n\n23 Use of certain land at Morisset\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 606 and 608 Fishery Point Road, Morisset, being Lot 1, DP 723285 and Lot 1, Section 25, DP 758707 and identified as “Morisset Area 3” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a service station is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":242},{"sectionNumber":"24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Belmont North","content":"#### 24 Use of certain land at Belmont North\n\n24 Use of certain land at Belmont North\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 389 and 391 Pacific Highway, Belmont North, being Lot 1, DP 1135801 and Lot A, DP 389480, respectively, and identified as “Belmont North Area 2” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of shops is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":243},{"sectionNumber":"25","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 25\n\n25 (Repealed)","sortOrder":244},{"sectionNumber":"26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Belmont and Belmont North","content":"#### 26 Use of certain land at Belmont and Belmont North\n\n26 Use of certain land at Belmont and Belmont North\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to the following land—\n> > \n> > > (a) Lot 1, DP 739866, 28 Bluebell Street, Belmont,\n> > \n> > > (b) Lot 1, DP 395622 and Lot A, DP 382127, 409 Pacific Highway, Belmont North,\n> > \n> > > (c) Lot 81, DP 536711, 411 Pacific Highway, Belmont North,\n> > \n> > and identified as “Belmont North Area 1” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a vehicle body repair workshop is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":245},{"sectionNumber":"27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Belmont South","content":"#### 27 Use of certain land at Belmont South\n\n27 Use of certain land at Belmont South\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to the following land at Belmont—\n> > \n> > > (a) part of 801A Pacific Highway, Marks Point, being part of Lot PT1, DP 203376 and part of Lot 1, DP 253931, and\n> > \n> > > (b) part of 4 Ocean Park Road, Belmont South, being part of Lot 4, DP 21142,\n> > \n> > and identified as “Belmont South Area 1” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of a recreation facility (outdoor) is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":246},{"sectionNumber":"28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Belmont North","content":"#### 28 Use of certain land at Belmont North\n\n28 Use of certain land at Belmont North\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 101, DP 1021186, 393 Pacific Highway, Belmont North, identified as “Belmont North Area 3” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—\n> > \n> > > (a) shops, if the gross floor area of the shop is at least 3,000m2,\n> > \n> > > (b) food and drink premises, if the gross floor area of the premises does not exceed 435m2.","sortOrder":247},{"sectionNumber":"29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land in Morisset","content":"#### 29 Use of certain land in Morisset\n\n29 Use of certain land in Morisset\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “Morisset Area 4” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—\n> > \n> > > (a) shops, other than neighbourhood supermarkets, if the gross floor area used for shops does not exceed 1,800m2,\n> > \n> > > (b) neighbourhood supermarkets, if the gross floor area used for neighbourhood supermarkets does not exceed 1,800m2,\n> > \n> > > (c) restaurants or cafes, if the gross floor used for restaurants or cafes does not exceed 500m2.","sortOrder":248},{"sectionNumber":"30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Trinity Point, Morisset Park","content":"#### 30 Use of certain land at Trinity Point, Morisset Park\n\n30 Use of certain land at Trinity Point, Morisset Park\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “Morisset Park Area 3” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of a single helipad is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":249},{"sectionNumber":"31","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 31\n\n31 (Repealed)","sortOrder":250},{"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 2016 (686), Sch 1 \\[9\\]; 2020 (773), Sch 1\\[2\\]; 2021 (175), Sch 2.6\\[2\\]; 2022 (72), Sch 1.26; 2022 (829), Sch 1.10\\[24\\]–\\[27\\]; 2023 (417), Sch 1.","sortOrder":251},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec","sectionType":"section","heading":"Advertisements—signs on field perimeter fencing and amenity facilities at sports fields in Zone RE1","content":"#### sch.2-sec Advertisements—signs on field perimeter fencing and amenity facilities at sports fields in Zone RE1\n\nAdvertisements—signs on field perimeter fencing and amenity facilities at sports fields in Zone RE1\n\n> > (1) Must have the consent, in writing, of the owner of the property on which the sign is located.\n> \n> > (2) Must only provide information about sponsors of teams or organisations using the sporting facility.\n> \n> > (3) Must not contain direct product advertising for alcohol, tobacco products, gambling or any form of adult entertainment (being entertainment involving nudity, indecent acts or sexual activity).\n> \n> > (4) Must not obstruct any gates, access points or openings.\n> \n> > (5) Must face the playing area and must not be visible from outside of the site on which it is displayed.\n> \n> > (6) If affixed to perimeter fencing of the playing area—\n> > \n> > > (a) must not extend above the top or below the bottom of the fencing, and\n> > \n> > > (b) have a maximum length of 6m, and\n> > \n> > > (c) have a maximum height of 1m.\n> \n> > (7) Must be removable signs or fixings, and must not be painted directly onto the perimeter fencing or any amenity facilities.\n> \n> > (8) Must not cover more than 20% of the field facing surface area of any amenity facilities.\n> \n> > (9) Must not be illuminated.\n> \n> > (10) Must be installed in accordance with the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) AS/NZS 1170.0—2002, Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles,\n> > \n> > > (b) AS/NZS 1170.2—2011, Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions.","sortOrder":252},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amusement devices in Zones E1, E2, MU1 and RE2","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.2 Amusement devices in Zones E1, E2, MU1 and RE2\n\nAmusement devices in Zones E1, E2, MU1 and RE2\n\n> > (1) Must be located wholly within the premises.\n> \n> > (2) Maximum 5 devices per premises.","sortOrder":253},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Awnings over trade waste disposal points in Zones E4, E5 and SP1","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.3 Awnings over trade waste disposal points in Zones E4, E5 and SP1\n\nAwnings over trade waste disposal points in Zones E4, E5 and SP1\n\n> > (1) Maximum area—30m2.\n> \n> > (2) Maximum height—2.7m.\n> \n> > (3) Must facilitate maintenance of the trade waste device and enable all weather use.\n> \n> > (4) Must be constructed of materials that match or complement the design and appearance of existing buildings.\n> \n> > (5) Must be located behind the front building line.","sortOrder":254},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Directional real estate signs on certain land","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.4 Directional real estate signs on certain land\n\nDirectional real estate signs on certain land\n\n> > (1) Must be on land in a residential, employment or mixed use zone or on land in Zone RU2, RU4, RE2, SP2, SP3 or W4 that is not part of an approved subdivision that is being advertised for sale.\n> \n> > (2) Must comply with the general requirements for signage and advertising specified in clause 2.83 of the [State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2008-0572).\n> \n> > (3) Maximum area—\n> > \n> > > (a) in a rural or residential zone—4.5m2, or\n> > \n> > > (b) in any other zone—6m2.\n> \n> > (4) Must be located within a 3km radius of the subdivision.\n> \n> > (5) Maximum—4 signs.\n> \n> > (6) If the nearest major arterial road or freeway is located outside the 3km radius, 3 additional signs may be located outside the 3 km radius.\n> \n> > (7) Must relate to the subdivision as a whole and not to individual lots.\n> \n> > (8) Must be removed as soon as practicable after all the land in the subdivision has been sold.","sortOrder":255},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fuel tanks for home businesses in Zones RU2, RU4, C2, C3 and C4","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.5 Fuel tanks for home businesses in Zones RU2, RU4, C2, C3 and C4\n\nFuel tanks for home businesses in Zones RU2, RU4, C2, C3 and C4\n\n> > (1) If constructed or installed on land in a rural zone for an agricultural activity—must be on a lot that is 2ha or less.\n> \n> > (2) Maximum capacity—5,000L.\n> \n> > (3) Must be located wholly within the property.\n> \n> > (4) Must be bunded with capacity to contain at least 125% of the capacity of the tank.\n> \n> > (5) Must be freestanding and constructed of prefabricated metal.\n> \n> > (6) Must be installed in accordance with Australian Standard AS 1940—2004, The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.\n> \n> > (7) Must not be located within 30m of a creek or street, or within 5m of a side or rear lot boundary.\n> \n> > (8) Minimum setback—20m from adjoining dwellings.","sortOrder":256},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Hail protection structure in Zones RU2 and RU4","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.6 Hail protection structure in Zones RU2 and RU4\n\nHail protection structure in Zones RU2 and RU4\n\n> > Must be ancillary to agricultural use and consist of light construction (For example, poles, wire and mesh).","sortOrder":257},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Navigation and emergency response facilities","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.7 Navigation and emergency response facilities\n\nNavigation and emergency response facilities\n\n> > Must be a navigation and emergency response facility within the meaning of [State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0732), Part 2.3, Division 15.","sortOrder":258},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—A-frame signs on footpaths in Zone E1, E2, E3 or MU1","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.8 Signage—A-frame signs on footpaths in Zone E1, E2, E3 or MU1\n\nSignage—A-frame signs on footpaths in Zone E1, E2, E3 or MU1\n\n> > (1) Must relate to commercial premises.\n> \n> > (2) Must be on the part of the footpath adjacent to the commercial premises.\n> \n> > (3) The commercial premises must have $20 million public liability insurance.\n> \n> > (4) Maximum 1 per commercial premises.\n> \n> > (5) Must be made of durable, fade-proof, non-combustible and high quality materials.\n> \n> > (6) Must not be illuminated or involve moving components.\n> \n> > (7) Must not display offensive, violent, obscene or discriminatory material.\n> \n> > (8) Must be secure and stable.\n> \n> > (9) Must not obstruct or pose a risk to—\n> > \n> > > (a) pedestrians, particularly pedestrians with disability, or\n> > \n> > > (b) vehicular traffic.\n> \n> > (10) Must not be within—\n> > \n> > > (a) 2m of the frontage of a building, or\n> > \n> > > (b) 600mm of a kerb, or\n> > \n> > > (c) 3m of another A-frame sign, or\n> > \n> > > (d) 5m of a bus stop, pedestrian crossing, taxi stand or intersection.\n> \n> > (11) The footpath between the sign and the building frontage must be unobstructed.\n> \n> > (12) Must be no more than 1.2m high and 600mm wide.\n> \n> > (13) Must be removed—\n> > \n> > > (a) during hazardous weather, and\n> > \n> > > (b) at the close of each business day.","sortOrder":259},{"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":260},{"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":263},{"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 2015 (34), cl 5 (2); 2015 (394), Sch 1 \\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2016 (50), cl 5; 2016 (685), Sch 1 \\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2016 (816), Sch 1; 2018 (185), Sch 1 \\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2018 (725), Sch 1 \\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2021 (205), Sch 1\\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2023 (490), Sch 1; 2024 (501), Sch 1.","sortOrder":264},{"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 2015 No 58, Sch 2.15 \\[2\\] \\[3\\]; 2016 (190), Sch 1 \\[6\\]; 2016 (686), Sch 1 \\[10\\]–\\[19\\]; 2017 No 22, Sch 2.21; 2017 (654), Sch 1 \\[1\\]–\\[15\\]; 2021 (389), cl 5(1)–(3); 2025 (250), Sch 1.","sortOrder":268},{"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":273},{"sectionNumber":"Division 1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Site location requirements","content":"## Division 1 Site location requirements\n\nDivision 1 Site location requirements","sortOrder":275},{"sectionNumber":"Division 2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Operational requirements","content":"## Division 2 Operational requirements\n\nDivision 2 Operational requirements","sortOrder":277}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":941},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Plan has expanded significantly from its original 2014 form. Major additions include: the 2021 'design excellence' and 'active street frontages' provisions (clauses 7.27–7.29); the 2022 public bushland protection clause (5.23); the 2023 Trinity Point controls (7.16) and North Wallarah Peninsula provisions (7.26); and numerous site-specific amendments for urban release areas, key sites, and heritage items. The Plan now encompasses detailed biodiversity, flood, and coastal risk planning that goes well beyond standard zoning, reflecting an integrated environmental management approach rather than simple land use control."},"complexity_factors":["25 distinct land use zones with detailed permitted/prohibited use tables","Multiple nested exception clauses for subdivision lot sizes (clauses 4.1, 4.1AA, 4.1A, 4.1B, 4.1C, 4.1D, 4.1E, 4.2, 4.2A, 4.2B, 4.2C)","Over 240 heritage items and 4 heritage conservation areas in Schedule 5 with detailed consent triggers","Extensive cross-referencing to State Environmental Planning Policies, Building Code of Australia, and other legislation","Multiple site-specific provisions (Schedules 1, 4, 5, 6) with detailed conditions for particular parcels of land","Conditional logic for environmentally sensitive areas, flood planning, and coastal risk with multiple assessment criteria","Aquaculture provisions with tiered requirements (intensive/extensive, pond-based/tank-based/oyster) in Schedule 6","Heritage provisions with multiple consent triggers, exemptions, and consultation requirements (clauses 5.10(2)–(10))"],"plain_english_summary":"This is the **Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014**, a planning rulebook that controls what can be built and how land can be used across Lake Macquarie City in New South Wales.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Zones the land** into 25 different categories — from rural areas (RU2, RU3, RU4, RU6) and residential zones (R1–R4) through to employment areas (E1–E5), mixed use (MU1), conservation zones (C1–C4), and special waterway zones (W1, W4). Each zone has its own rules about what development is allowed, requires approval, or is banned.\n\n- **Sets minimum lot sizes** for subdividing land, with numerous exceptions to encourage housing diversity — including smaller lots in residential zones (down to 200–250m² in some cases) and special rules for battle-axe lots, corner lots, and split-zoned land.\n\n- **Controls building heights** through mapped height limits, with exceptions for architectural roof features and design excellence in key areas like Charlestown.\n\n- **Protects heritage** — over 240 heritage items and 4 heritage conservation areas are listed, with special consent requirements for demolition, alteration, or development near heritage sites.\n\n- **Protects the environment** — including acid sulfate soils, terrestrial biodiversity, coastal risk areas, public bushland, and environmentally sensitive land. Development in these areas faces extra scrutiny or restrictions.\n\n- **Manages special sites** — including former industrial sites (Pasminco smelter, Wangi Power Station), urban release areas for new housing, and tourist destinations like Trinity Point and Catherine Hill Bay.\n\n- **Supports housing diversity** — through provisions for secondary dwellings, dual occupancies, manufactured homes, and seniors housing, plus incentives for mixed-use development in centres.\n\n- **Regulates specific industries** — including intensive livestock agriculture, aquaculture (pond-based, tank-based, oyster), and eco-tourism facilities, with detailed operational requirements.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Property owners, developers, and businesses seeking to build or change land use\n- The local Council (Lake Macquarie City Council) as the consent authority\n- State agencies for infrastructure, heritage, and environmental matters\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis Plan balances growth with protection — facilitating housing and jobs while safeguarding Lake Macquarie's waterways, heritage, and natural environment. It reflects the area's unique character, from its coal mining history and industrial legacy to its coastal lakes and biodiversity corridors."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Plan has expanded well beyond a basic zoning map and standard local environmental plan. Since its initial making it has accreted numerous site-specific permissions, tailored precinct controls and contemporary overlay provisions (coastal risk, modern flood guidance, terrestrial biodiversity overlays, design excellence and active frontage mapping). Examples include: the addition of detailed urban release area controls (Part 6), numerous targeted Part 7 clauses for named sites (Trinity Point cl 7.16; Wangi Wangi cl 7.18; North Wallarah cl 7.26), and the more recent design excellence obligation for Key Sites (clause 7.29). These additions materially broaden the Plan’s scope from general zoning to a granular regulatory framework that prescribes design outcomes, staged infrastructure sequencing, and many local exceptions — increasing regulatory reach, administrative discretion and the compliance burden on applicants compared with a simpler, original zoning-only instrument."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive instrument length (multiple Parts, 6 Schedules and many site-specific clauses in Part 7)","25 distinct zones defined in clause 2.1 and across the Land Use Table","Large number of statutory maps (Land Zoning Map, Lot Size Map, Height of Buildings Map, Heritage Map, Environmentally Sensitive Area Map, Coastal Risk Map, Urban Release Area Map, Additional Permitted Uses Map, Active Frontages Map, Design Excellence Map, Land Reservation Acquisition Map, etc.)","Many defined cross-references to State policies and other Acts (numerous SEPPs, Coastal Management Act, Fisheries Management Act, Local Government Act, Crown Land Management Act, Environmental Planning & Assessment Act/regulations)","Numerous conditional exceptions and nested exceptions (clauses 4.1A–4.1E, 4.1B–4.1D, 4.6 exceptions and exclusions)","Substantial site- and precinct-based controls (dozens of site clauses in Part 7 and Schedule 1 entries)","Multiple approval pathways (exempt development, complying development, development consent) with separate Schedules and conditions (Part 3, Schedules 2–3)","Detailed technical controls requiring external specialist inputs (heritage management plans, acid sulfate soils plans, biodiversity and flood assessments, DCPs for urban release areas)","High amendment history and temporal layering (numerous amendments inserted across 2014–2025 leading to mixed vintage drafting and references)","Administrative discretion concentrated in the consent authority with many subjective tests (design excellence, ‘satisfied the consent authority’ formulations)"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this Plan does (mechanically)**\n\n- Sets the planning rules that apply to land in the Lake Macquarie local government area: which zones apply to which parcels, what uses are allowed, what development needs consent, and which specific local rules apply (see clause 1.3 and the Land Zoning Map).  \n- Establishes the Council as the consent authority for the Plan (clause 1.6).  \n- Creates the Land Use Table listing for each zone the objectives, development permitted without consent, development permitted only with consent and prohibited development (clauses 2.1–2.3 and the Land Use Table).  \n- Uses a set of statutory maps and schedules (Lot Size Map, Height of Buildings Map, Heritage Map, Flood/Coastal Risk/Biodiversity maps, Additional Permitted Uses Map, etc.) to determine standards and site‑specific controls (clause 1.7 and multiple clauses referencing the maps).  \n- Distinguishes three regulatory tracks: exempt development (no consent required if the Schedule and standards are met), complying development (fast‑track if standards in Schedule 3 are met) and development requiring full consent (Part 3 and Schedules 2–3; clauses 3.1–3.3).  \n- Imposes principal development standards, especially minimum lot sizes for subdivisions (clause 4.1) with a sequence of exceptions and special cases (clauses 4.1A–4.1E, 4.1B–4.1D), and a maximum height map (clause 4.3).  \n- Grants the consent authority powers to allow departures from some development standards where justified (clause 4.6).  \n- Adds extensive local provisions (Part 7) on matters such as heritage (clause 5.10 / Schedule 5), flood planning (clause 5.21), coastal risk (clause 7.4), terrestrial biodiversity (clause 7.5), public bushland (clause 5.23), acid sulfate soils (clause 7.1), earthworks (clause 7.2) and many site‑specific controls (e.g. Trinity Point cl 7.16, Wangi Wangi cl 7.18, North Wallarah cl 7.26).  \n- Identifies public land classification and the State or Council authorities that would acquire reserved land (clause 5.1 and Schedule 4).  \n\n**Who this affects**\n\n- Landowners and developers in Lake Macquarie: the Plan determines what they can build, subdivide or change on their land and what approvals they must obtain (multiple clauses, notably Parts 2–5).  \n- Lake Macquarie City Council: acts as the consent authority, prepares/approves development control plans (DCPs) where required, and enforces the Plan (clauses 1.6, 6.3, Part 5).  \n- Public authorities and infrastructure providers: specific provisions affect availability and sequencing of infrastructure in urban release areas (clause 6.2–6.3) and limit Council’s power to suspend certain Crown instruments (clause 1.9A).  \n- Aboriginal communities and heritage stakeholders: the Plan requires notification or heritage assessments for works affecting Aboriginal places or archaeological sites (clause 5.10(7)–(9)).  \n- Local businesses and licensed premises: the Plan limits the grounds on which Council can refuse consent for music in licensed premises (clause 5.20).  \n\n**Why it matters (policy mechanics and trade‑offs)**\n\n- The Plan is the statutory rulebook that allocates development rights and constraints across the LGA. It converts policy aims (clause 1.2) into specific permissions, prohibitions and standards—so it directly shapes land value, what types of housing and industry appear where, and what environmental and heritage assets must be protected.  \n- Who pays: private landowners and developers carry the direct costs of meeting standards, preparing specialist studies (heritage assessments, biodiversity, flood/coastal risk, acid sulfate soils plans), and any infrastructure or remediation obligations attached to consent. Public authorities (State and Council) bear costs when acquiring land, providing infrastructure or enforcing controls (see clause 5.1 and Part 6 urban release controls).  \n- Who decides: the Council exercises broad discretionary powers to grant or refuse consent, to require DCPs or heritage/conservation plans, and to accept or refuse exceptions to standards (clauses 1.6, 6.3, 4.6, 5.10). Some decisions require consultation with State or Commonwealth bodies (for example airspace/airport matters, clause 7.8).  \n- Behavioural effects and incentives: the Plan channels development to certain zones and mapped sites (encouraging mixed‑use in centres, limiting stand‑alone residential in some employment zones — clause 7.10), restricts forms of special development (e.g. canal estates are prohibited, clause 2.9), and encourages design outcomes on key sites via additional tests (design excellence clause 7.29). It creates incentives for compliance with mapped standards, and for seeking departures only through discretionary consent or State processes.  \n- Trade‑offs and implementation risks: the Plan layers general rules with many site‑specific provisions, exemptions and exceptions. That increases administrative discretion and local tailoring but raises compliance costs, requires more specialist reports, and can increase uncertainty about outcomes (see the many Part 7 site clauses and the exceptions in Part 4). Reliance on numerous external guidelines and maps (flood guidance, BASIX, fisheries and aquaculture plans) creates dependencies on other instruments.  \n\n**Official aims (stated) and how they map to the mechanics**\n\n- The Plan’s stated aims include protecting the lake and waterways, conserving biodiversity and heritage, providing varied housing and public infrastructure, and applying ecologically sustainable development (clause 1.2). These aims are implemented by: mapped environmental overlays and development tests (flood, coastal risk, biodiversity — clauses 5.21, 7.4, 7.5), heritage consent requirements and schedules (clause 5.10, Schedule 5), minimum lot sizes and housing diversity exceptions (clauses 4.1–4.1D), and urban release DCP requirements (Part 6).  \n\n**Concrete examples of notable rules**\n\n- Subdivision requires development consent (clause 2.6) and must respect minimum lot sizes shown on the Lot Size Map (clause 4.1), except where the Plan expressly permits exceptions (clauses 4.1A–4.1E).  \n- Demolition generally requires consent (clause 2.7) and heritage items need special consent and possible heritage management documents (clause 5.10).  \n- Canal estate development is prohibited (clause 2.9).  \n- Licensed premises cannot be refused consent solely on the genre or type of music if noise can be managed (clause 5.20).  \n- Development in mapped flood planning areas must meet flood‑safety and evacuation tests and consider climate change impacts (clause 5.21).  \n- Design excellence and active frontage requirements apply to key mapped sites to shape urban character (clauses 7.27 and 7.29)."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"While the core purpose — controlling land use and development across Lake Macquarie — remains consistent with the original 2014 intent, the sheer volume of amendments (80+) over 11 years strongly suggests the plan's scope and specific provisions have evolved considerably. Rezonings, new land use categories, updated heritage listings, and responses to state government policy changes would all have expanded or shifted the plan's practical reach beyond its original form."},"complexity_factors":["Standard instrument LEP format incorporates multiple layers of state-level policy and standard clauses, requiring cross-referencing with NSW state environmental planning policies","Extremely high amendment frequency — over 80 versions in roughly 11 years, meaning the current rules can differ substantially from earlier versions and tracking changes is difficult","Land zoning system involves numerous zone categories, each with distinct permitted, permissible-with-consent, and prohibited uses that must be read carefully","Development standards (height, floor space ratios, lot sizes) interact with zone objectives and can vary site-by-site based on accompanying maps","Heritage, environmental, and other overlay protections add additional layers of constraint on top of base zoning rules","The plan must be read alongside the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, state environmental planning policies, and council development control plans — no single document tells the whole story","Only metadata and version history were provided — the actual substantive content of the plan is not visible in this extract, adding uncertainty to the analysis"],"plain_english_summary":"The Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014 is the statutory planning rulebook for the Lake Macquarie local government area. It governs how land can be used and developed, affecting homeowners, developers, businesses, rural landholders and the City Council when deciding development applications.\n\nIt zones land, sets development standards (heights, lot sizes, site coverage), protects heritage and sensitive foreshore/environmental areas, and therefore determines whether and how you can build, subdivide or operate—check the current, frequently amended version before acting."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014","history":"/api/acts/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014/history","analysis":"/api/acts/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/lake-macquarie-local-environmental-plan-2014/documents"}}