{"id":"nsw:epi-2012-0055","name":"Orange Local Environmental Plan 2011","slug":"orange-local-environmental-plan-2011","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"55 of 2012","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":181367,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:epi-2012-0055-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 [Orange Local Environmental Plan 2011](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2012-0055).","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> > RU5 Village\n> \n> > Residential Zones\n> \n> > R1 General Residential\n> > \n> > R2 Low Density Residential\n> > \n> > R3 Medium Density Residential\n> > \n> > R5 Large Lot Residential\n> \n> > Employment Zones\n> \n> > E1 Local Centre\n> > \n> > E2 Commercial Centre\n> > \n> > E3 Productivity Support\n> > \n> > E4 General Industrial\n> \n> > Mixed Use Zones\n> \n> > MU1 Mixed Use\n> \n> > Special Purpose Zones\n> \n> > 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> **cl 2.1:** Am 2022 (831), Sch 1.21\\[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 2016 (168), Sch 1 \\[2\\] \\[5\\]; 2017 (493), Sch 1.1 \\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2019 (371), cl 4 (1)–(4); 2019 (621), Sch 3; 2021 (96), Sch 1\\[1\\]–\\[5\\]; 2022 (314), Sch 1; 2022 (831), Sch 1.21\\[2\\]; 2023 (458), Sch 2.64.\n\nZone RU1 Primary Production\n\nZone RU5 Village\n\nZone R1 General Residential\n\nZone R2 Low Density Residential\n\nZone R3 Medium Density Residential\n\nZone R5 Large Lot Residential\n\nZone E1 Local Centre\n\nZone E2 Commercial Centre\n\nZone E3 Productivity Support\n\nZone E4 General Industrial\n\nZone MU1 Mixed Use\n\nZone 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","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permitted with consent","content":"#### 3 Permitted with consent\n\n3 Permitted with consent\n\n> Agriculture; Airstrips; Animal boarding or training establishments; Aquaculture; Bed and breakfast accommodation; Business identification signs; Cellar door premises; Community facilities; Dual occupancies; Dwelling houses; Eco-tourist facilities; Environmental facilities; Extractive industries; Farm buildings; Farm stay accommodation; Forestry; Helipads; Home businesses; Home industries; Information and education facilities; Intensive livestock agriculture; Intensive plant agriculture; Landscaping material supplies; Open cut mining; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (major); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Roads; Roadside stalls; Rural industries; Secondary dwellings; Veterinary hospitals; Water supply systems","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibited","content":"#### 4 Prohibited\n\n4 Prohibited\n\n> Any development not specified in item 2 or 3","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Exempt and complying development","content":"# Part 3 Exempt and complying development\n\nPart 3 Exempt and complying development","sortOrder":107},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Principal development standards","content":"# Part 4 Principal development standards\n\nPart 4 Principal development standards","sortOrder":111},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"# Part 5 Miscellaneous provisions\n\nPart 5 Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":126},{"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/orange-local-environmental-plan-2011) (or, if an authority of the State is not specified in relation to land required to be so acquired, the authority designated or determined under those provisions).\n> > \n> > | Type of land shown on Map | Authority of the State |\n> > | Zone RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Local open space” | Council |\n> > | Zone RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Regional open space” | The corporation constituted under section 2.5 of the Act |\n> > | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Classified road” | Transport for NSW |\n> > | Zone C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves and marked “National Park” | Minister administering the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 |\n> \n> > (3) Development on land acquired by an authority of the State under the owner-initiated acquisition provisions may, before it is used for the purpose for which it is reserved, be carried out, with development consent, for any purpose.\n> \n> Note.\n> \n> If land, other than land specified in the Table to subclause (2), is required to be acquired under the owner-initiated acquisition provisions, the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure is required to take action to enable the designation of the acquiring authority under this clause. Pending the designation of the acquiring authority for that land, the acquiring authority is to be the authority determined by order of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (see section 21 of the [Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1991-022)).","sortOrder":127},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Urban release areas","content":"# Part 6 Urban release areas\n\nPart 6 Urban release areas","sortOrder":153},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Arrangements for designated State public infrastructure","content":"#### 6 Arrangements for designated State public infrastructure\n\n6.1 Arrangements for designated State public infrastructure\n\n> > (1) The objective of this clause is to require satisfactory arrangements to be made for the provision of designated State public infrastructure before the subdivision of land in an urban release area to satisfy needs that arise from development on the land, but only if the land is developed intensively for urban purposes.\n> \n> > (2) Development consent must not be granted for the subdivision of land in an urban release area if the subdivision would create a lot smaller than the minimum lot size permitted on the land immediately before the land became, or became part of, an urban release area, unless the Director-General has certified in writing to the consent authority that satisfactory arrangements have been made to contribute to the provision of designated State public infrastructure in relation to that lot.\n> \n> > (3) Subclause (2) does not apply to—\n> > \n> > > (a) any lot identified in the certificate as a residue lot, or\n> > \n> > > (b) any lot to be created by a subdivision of land that was the subject of a previous development consent granted in accordance with this clause, or\n> > \n> > > (c) any lot that is proposed in the development application to be reserved or dedicated for public open space, public roads, public utility undertakings, educational facilities or any other public purpose, or\n> > \n> > > (d) a subdivision for the purpose only of rectifying an encroachment on any existing lot.\n> \n> > (4) This clause does not apply to land in an urban release area if all or any part of the land is in a region within the meaning of the Act, Division 7.1, Subdivision 4.\n> \n> **cl 6.1:** Am 2019 (621), Sch 5\\[5\\]; 2023 (554), Sch 1.","sortOrder":154},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Additional local provisions","content":"# Part 7 Additional local provisions\n\nPart 7 Additional local provisions","sortOrder":158},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Earthworks","content":"#### 7 Earthworks\n\n7.1 Earthworks\n\n> > (1) The objectives of this clause are as follows—\n> > \n> > > (a) to ensure that earthworks for which development consent is required will not have a detrimental impact on environmental functions and processes, neighbouring uses, cultural or heritage items or features of the surrounding land,\n> > \n> > > (b) to allow earthworks of a minor nature without requiring separate development consent.\n> \n> > (2) Development consent is required for earthworks unless—\n> > \n> > > (a) the earthworks are exempt development under this Plan or another applicable environmental planning instrument, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the earthworks are ancillary to other development for which development consent has been given.\n> \n> > (3) Before granting development consent for earthworks, the consent authority must consider the following matters—\n> > \n> > > (a) the likely disruption of, or any detrimental effect on, existing drainage patterns and soil stability in the locality of the development,\n> > \n> > > (b) the effect of the development on the likely future use or redevelopment of the land,\n> > \n> > > (c) the quality of the fill or the soil to be excavated, or both,\n> > \n> > > (d) the effect of the development on the existing and likely amenity of adjoining properties,\n> > \n> > > (e) the source of any fill material and the destination of any excavated material,\n> > \n> > > (f) the likelihood of disturbing relics,\n> > \n> > > (g) the proximity to and potential for adverse impacts on any waterway, drinking water catchment or environmentally sensitive area,\n> > \n> > > (h) any measures proposed to minimise or mitigate the impacts referred to in paragraph (g).\n> \n> Note.\n> \n> The [National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1974-080), particularly section 86, deals with disturbing or excavating land and Aboriginal objects.","sortOrder":159},{"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 2017 (135), cl 5 (1) (2); 2018 (661), cl 5; 2021 (96), Sch 1\\[13\\]–\\[15\\]; 2021 (243), cl 5; 2021 (590), cl 5; 2023 (385), cl 4; 2024 (608), Sch 1; 2025 (155), Sch 1\\[3\\].","sortOrder":177},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of land at 3 Redmond Place, Orange","content":"#### 8 Use of land at 3 Redmond Place, Orange\n\n8 Use of land at 3 Redmond Place, Orange\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 6, DP 1031236, 3 Redmond Place, Orange, identified as “Item 7” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/orange-local-environmental-plan-2011).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—\n> > \n> > > (a) artisan food and drink industries,\n> > \n> > > (b) creative industries,\n> > \n> > > (c) function centres,\n> > \n> > > (d) markets.","sortOrder":185},{"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 2022 (831), Sch 1.21\\[8\\] \\[9\\].","sortOrder":186},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec","sectionType":"section","heading":"Advertising signage (business identification signs in Zone E4)","content":"#### sch.2-sec Advertising signage (business identification signs in Zone E4)\n\nAdvertising signage (business identification signs in Zone E4)\n\n> > (1) Pole or pylon signs—\n> > \n> > > (a) Only one pole or pylon sign (which may include a directory board for multiple occupancies on the land) per site.\n> > \n> > > (b) Maximum area—5.0m2.\n> > \n> > > (c) Maximum height—4.6m.\n> > \n> > > (d) Must not obscure sight distance for vehicles approaching, entering or leaving the site.\n> \n> > (2) Flush wall signs—\n> > \n> > > (a) For a multiple occupancy site—must not exceed 2.5m2.\n> > \n> > > (b) For a single occupancy site—must not exceed 20% of the area of the front elevation of the building.\n> > \n> > > (c) If in relation to an industrial building or unit—must be attached to the building or unit.\n> \n> > (3) Projecting wall signs—\n> > \n> > > (a) For a single occupancy site—must not exceed 5m2.\n> > \n> > > (b) If in relation to an industrial building or unit—must be attached to the building or unit.","sortOrder":187},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Advertising signage (business identification signs in Zone R1, R2, R3 and R5)","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.2 Advertising signage (business identification signs in Zone R1, R2, R3 and R5)\n\nAdvertising signage (business identification signs in Zone R1, R2, R3 and R5)\n\n> > Internal signs—\n> > \n> > > (a) Must not comprise an item of environmental heritage as detailed in Schedule 5.\n> > \n> > > (b) Must not be visible from outside the premises on which it is displayed.\n> > \n> > > (c) If attached to a glass display window—must be behind the glass.","sortOrder":188},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Advertising signage (other signs)","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.3 Advertising signage (other signs)\n\nAdvertising signage (other signs)\n\n> > (1) Internal signs—\n> > \n> > > (a) Must not comprise an item of environmental heritage as detailed in Schedule 5.\n> > \n> > > (b) Must not be visible from outside the premises on which it is displayed.\n> > \n> > > (c) If attached to a glass display window—must be behind the glass.\n> \n> > (2) Real estate signs—\n> > \n> > > (a) In rural or residential zones—maximum area of 2.5m2.\n> > \n> > > (b) In employment or mixed use zones—maximum area of 4.5m2.","sortOrder":189},{"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":190},{"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":193},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 4","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Classification and reclassification of public land","content":"# Schedule 4 Classification and reclassification of public land\n\nSchedule 4 Classification and reclassification of public land\n\n(Clause 5.2)\n\n**sch 4:** Am 2014 (474), cl 4; 2016 (419), cl 4 (1) (2); 2016 (687), cl 5; 2018 (209), cl 5.","sortOrder":194},{"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 2014 (119), Sch 1 \\[6\\]; 2014 No 33, Sch 2.28 \\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2021 (96), Sch 1\\[16\\]–\\[18\\]; 2021 (109), cl 5(1) (2); 2021 (610), cl 5; 2021 (640), Sch \\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2024 (62), Sch 1\\[1\\]–\\[9\\].","sortOrder":198},{"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":201},{"sectionNumber":"Division 1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Site location requirements","content":"## Division 1 Site location requirements\n\nDivision 1 Site location requirements","sortOrder":203},{"sectionNumber":"Division 2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Operational requirements","content":"## Division 2 Operational requirements\n\nDivision 2 Operational requirements","sortOrder":205},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Species selection","content":"#### 9 Species selection\n\n9 Species selection\n\n> Species of fish or marine vegetation cultivated or kept must be consistent with the relevant aquaculture industry development plan (within the meaning of clause 5.19).","sortOrder":216},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Pond design","content":"#### 10 Pond design\n\n10 Pond design\n\n> > (1) Must not require the construction of new ponds, water storages, dams or buildings.\n> \n> > (2) Must not be located on permanent watercourses, creeks, billabongs or isolated outreaches of creeks or rivers.\n> \n> > (3) Must be capable of preventing the escape of stock into natural waterbodies or wetlands.","sortOrder":217},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Culture water","content":"#### 11 Culture water\n\n11 Culture water\n\n> Must use freshwater.","sortOrder":218}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The original 2011 LEP has been substantially expanded and modified through more than 60 amendments over 13+ years. What began as a foundational planning instrument has evolved considerably, with amendments progressively rezoning land, adjusting development standards, updating permitted uses, and incorporating new state government planning policies. This is typical for LEPs but represents a significant departure from the original document in scope and detail."},"complexity_factors":["Standard instrument LEP format incorporates multiple layers of NSW state planning policy by reference, meaning you can't understand it in isolation","Over 60 amendments since 2012 — tracking what rule applied at any given time requires checking historical versions","Interacts with numerous other planning instruments including State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs), development control plans, and the EP&A Act 1979","Multiple land use zones each with different permitted uses, prohibited uses, and development standards requiring cross-referencing","Contains site-specific provisions and maps (heritage items, flood overlays, biodiversity, etc.) that layer additional complexity onto base zoning","Highly localised provisions mean the rules can differ significantly from one street to the next","Only the status/timeline metadata is provided here — the actual substantive content of the LEP (zones, standards, maps) is not visible in this extract, limiting full analysis"],"plain_english_summary":"The Orange Local Environmental Plan 2011 is the City of Orange’s zoning and development rulebook: it sets land zones, permitted uses and development standards (height, site coverage, heritage, flood and environmental controls). It determines what can be built, altered or subdivided and so affects homeowners, developers, businesses, farmers and property buyers.\n\nA standard-instrument LEP under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, it has been amended 60+ times; current version dated 19 September 2025."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Plan’s scope, as stated, is to provide local environmental planning provisions for land in Orange and to apply to land shown on the Land Application Map (cl 1.2, cl 1.3). The instrument consolidates zone rules, mapped controls and local schedules within that territorial scope; amendments noted in marginal notes adjust details but do not indicate an expanded territorial or subject‑matter scope beyond the Plan’s stated aims."},"complexity_factors":["Large number of zones and tailored Land Use Table across zones (cl 2.1, cl 2.3)","Multiple mapped instruments (Land Zoning, Lot Size, Height, FSR, Heritage, Biodiversity, Drinking Water) requiring spatial analysis (cl 1.7, cl 1.3)","Layered development pathways: exempt, complying, and consented development with cross-references to schedules and SEPPs (cl 3.1–3.3; schs 2–3)","Detailed numerical standards and exceptions (minimum lot sizes, dual occupancy rules, floor space rules, height limits) with many carve-outs (cls 4.1–4.6, 4.1B–4.1D)","Numerous environmental and heritage constraints creating conditional consent tests and information requirements (cls 5.10, 7.4–7.7)","Special local provisions and precinct rules (urban release, Redmond Place, Shiralee Hilltop Park) adding bespoke obligations and time limits (pts 6, cls 7.15–7.17)","Frequent cross-references to State policies, other Acts and external technical guidelines that affect interpretation and compliance burden (cl 1.9, multiple notes)","Discretionary consent tests that require qualitative judgements by the consent authority, increasing uncertainty and record-keeping (cl 2.3(2), cl 4.6(3)–(4))","Schedules with property‑specific permissions and public‑land reclassification adding legal complexity for particular sites (schs 1, 4)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Plan sets the local planning rules for Orange: it maps zones, lists permitted/prohibited uses, and fixes key development standards (lot sizes, building heights, floor space ratios) and environmental overlays that trigger consent or constraints (e.g. heritage, flood, biodiversity) (cls 1.3, 2.3, 4.1, 4.3, 5.10, 5.21). Landowners and developers pay compliance costs and seek consent from the Council (cl 1.6); the Plan allocates decision‑making discretion to the consent authority and embeds technical requirements and infrastructure controls that shape what can be built and when."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":786},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Plan has expanded significantly from its original 2011 scope. Major additions include: intensive plant agriculture provisions (2014), Redmond Place Precinct controls with affordable housing mandates (2025), Shiralee Hilltop Park Buffer Area urban design requirements (2024), additional permitted uses for specific sites (Schedule 1 expanded multiple times), and updated flood planning provisions (2023). The heritage schedule has grown substantially, and environmental protection clauses have been strengthened with new biodiversity and water catchment overlays."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple overlapping zone systems (15+ zones) with detailed Land Use Tables","Extensive cross-referencing to external maps (Lot Size Map, Height Map, Floor Space Ratio Map, Heritage Map, etc.)","Numerous conditional clauses with nested exceptions (e.g., clause 4.2A has 5 subclauses with multiple 'despite' exceptions)","Heritage provisions with 350+ listed items and 9 conservation areas requiring detailed assessment","Environmental overlays (biodiversity, water catchments, flood planning, groundwater, salinity) each with separate assessment criteria","Rural subdivision rules with multiple pathways (clauses 4.1, 4.1AA, 4.1A, 4.1B, 4.1C, 4.1D, 4.2, 4.2A, 4.2B, 4.2C)","Specific use controls with quantitative limits (square metre caps, bedroom limits, distance requirements)","Integration with State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs) and other legislation"],"plain_english_summary":"This is the **Orange Local Environmental Plan 2011**, a planning rulebook that controls what can be built and how land can be used in Orange, NSW.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Zones every property** into categories like residential (R1–R5), rural (RU1, RU5), employment (E1–E4), mixed use (MU1), conservation (C1–C4), and others. Each zone has a \"Land Use Table\" saying what's allowed without approval, what needs council approval, and what's banned.\n- **Sets development standards** — minimum lot sizes for subdivisions, building heights, floor space ratios (how much floor area you can build relative to your land size), and special rules for rural land.\n- **Protects heritage** — lists over 350 heritage items (buildings, sites) and 9 heritage conservation areas where demolition or changes need special approval.\n- **Protects the environment** — includes rules for water catchments, biodiversity, riparian (riverbank) land, groundwater, salinity, and flood-prone areas.\n- **Controls specific uses** — caps things like bed-and-breakfast rooms (max 5), home businesses (max 30m²), neighbourhood shops (max 140m²), and farm stay accommodation (max 5 bedrooms).\n- **Fast-tracks some development** — identifies \"exempt\" development (no approval needed) and \"complying\" development (approval via a private certifier, not council) for straightforward projects.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Property owners, developers, farmers, and businesses in Orange.\n- Anyone subdividing land, building houses, running intensive agriculture, or developing near sensitive areas like water catchments or heritage sites.\n\n**Why it matters:**\nIt balances growth with protection — encouraging housing and economic development while safeguarding Orange's water supply, rural character, heritage buildings, and natural environment. Recent additions include affordable housing requirements in the Redmond Place Precinct and urban design controls for the Shiralee Hilltop Park area."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/orange-local-environmental-plan-2011","history":"/api/acts/orange-local-environmental-plan-2011/history","analysis":"/api/acts/orange-local-environmental-plan-2011/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/orange-local-environmental-plan-2011/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/orange-local-environmental-plan-2011/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/orange-local-environmental-plan-2011/documents"}}