{"id":"nsw:epi-2013-0036","name":"Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012","slug":"randwick-local-environmental-plan-2012","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"36 of 2013","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":181302,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:epi-2013-0036-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 [Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2013-0036).","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> > RU4 Primary Production Small Lots\n> \n> > Residential Zones\n> \n> > R1 General Residential\n> > \n> > R2 Low Density Residential\n> > \n> > R3 Medium Density Residential\n> \n> > Employment Zones\n> \n> > E1 Local Centre\n> > \n> > E2 Commercial Centre\n> > \n> > E4 General Industrial\n> \n> > Special Purpose Zones\n> \n> > SP1 Special Activities\n> > \n> > SP2 Infrastructure\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> **cl 2.1:** Am 2022 (857), Sch 1.2A\\[1\\] (ins 2023 (82), Sch 1.6\\[4\\]).","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 (167), Sch 1 \\[3\\]; 2017 (493), Sch 1.1 \\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2018 (488), Sch 1.1 \\[1\\]; 2021 (714), Sch 10.15; 2022 (857), Sch 1.2A\\[2\\] (ins 2023 (82), Sch 1.6\\[4\\]); 2023 (458), Sch 2.67; 2023 (461), Sch 1\\[4\\] \\[5\\].\n\nZone RU4 Primary Production Small Lots\n\nZone R1 General Residential\n\nZone R2 Low Density Residential\n\nZone R3 Medium Density Residential\n\nZone E1 Local Centre\n\nZone E2 Commercial Centre\n\nZone E4 General Industrial\n\nZone SP1 Special Activities\n\nZone SP2 Infrastructure\n\nZone RE1 Public Recreation\n\nZone RE2 Private Recreation\n\nZone C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves\n\nZone C2 Environmental Conservation","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; Aquaculture; Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Dwelling houses; Extensive agriculture; Farm buildings; Flood mitigation works; Home businesses; Home industries; Intensive plant agriculture; Plant nurseries; Roads; Roadside stalls","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":83},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Principal development standards","content":"# Part 4 Principal development standards\n\nPart 4 Principal development standards","sortOrder":87},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"# Part 5 Miscellaneous provisions\n\nPart 5 Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":102},{"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/randwick-local-environmental-plan-2012) (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":103},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Additional local provisions","content":"# Part 6 Additional local provisions\n\nPart 6 Additional local provisions","sortOrder":129},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"## pt.6-div","sortOrder":130},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Acid sulfate soils","content":"#### 6 Acid sulfate soils\n\n6.1 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/randwick-local-environmental-plan-2012) 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":131},{"sectionNumber":"Division 1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Local provisions","content":"## Division 1 Local provisions\n\nDivision 1 Local provisions\n\n**pt 6, div 1, hdg:** Ins 2023 (461), Sch 1\\[11\\].","sortOrder":132},{"sectionNumber":"Division 2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Affordable housing","content":"## Division 2 Affordable housing\n\nDivision 2 Affordable housing\n\n**pt 6, div 2:** Ins 2023 (461), Sch 1\\[21\\].","sortOrder":158},{"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 2014 (734), Sch 1 \\[2\\]; 2016 (440), cl 4; 2017 (493), Sch 1.2 \\[1\\]; 2022 (857), Sch 1.2A\\[11\\] (ins 2023 (82), Sch 1.6\\[4\\]); 2023 (461), Sch 1\\[22\\].","sortOrder":163},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land for registered clubs","content":"#### 7 Use of certain land for registered clubs\n\n7 Use of certain land for registered clubs\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to the following land at the addresses and for the clubs with the property descriptions indicated opposite—\n> > \n> > | Name | Address | Property description |\n> > | Australian Turf Club | 69–75 and 77–97 Alison Road, Randwick | Lot 2009, DP 1169042; Lot 1588 and 1642, DP 752011 |\n> > | Clovelly Bowling and Recreation Club | 1–11 Ocean Street, Clovelly | Part of Lot 7088, DP 1060705 |\n> > | Coast Golf and Recreation Club | 1 Coast Hospital Road, Little Bay | Lot 70, DP 270427 |\n> > | Coogee Bowling Club | 51–61 Dolphin Street, Coogee | Lots 486–491 DP 752011; Part of Lot 492, DP 752011; Part of Lot 7063, DP 93865 |\n> > | Coogee Diggers | 2 Byron Street, Randwick | Lot 1482, DP 752011 |\n> > | Eastern Suburbs Tennis Club | 54B Bream Street, Coogee | Lot 1502, DP 752011 |\n> > | Kensington Bowling Club | 1 Day Lane, Kensington | Lot 7112, DP 94001 |\n> > | New South Wales Golf Club | 1528 Anzac Parade, La Perouse | Part of Lot 4, DP 1110408 |\n> > | South Coogee Bowling Club | 5–7R Henning Avenue, South Coogee | Part of Lot 7020, DP 1058523 |\n> > | St Michael’s Golf Club | 9–9A Jennifer Street, Little Bay | Lot 1, DP 208553; Part of Lot 3126, DP 752015 |\n> > | Yarra Bay 16Ft Skiff Sailing Club | 67–73 Yarra Road, Philip Bay | Lot 3945, DP 752015; Lots 4684–4686, DP 752015 |\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a registered club is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":170},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of land at Royal Randwick Racecourse","content":"#### 8 Use of land at Royal Randwick Racecourse\n\n8 Use of land at Royal Randwick Racecourse\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to certain land at the Royal Randwick Racecourse, being part of Lot 2009, DP 1169042, as shown coloured pink and identified as “Area A” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/randwick-local-environmental-plan-2012).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of hotel or motel accommodation, serviced apartments and function centres is permitted with development consent.\n> \n> > (3) Development consent under subclause (2) may only be granted by the consent authority if the consent authority is satisfied that the development will not result in the erection of more than one building on the land to which this clause applies.","sortOrder":171},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of land at 270 Malabar Road, Maroubra","content":"#### 9 Use of land at 270 Malabar Road, Maroubra\n\n9 Use of land at 270 Malabar Road, Maroubra\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 270 Malabar Road, Maroubra, being Lot 3821, DP 752015.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a centre-based child care facility is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":172},{"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 (857), Sch 1.2A\\[12\\] (ins 2023 (82), Sch 1.6\\[4\\]) \\[13\\] (ins 2023 (82), Sch 1.6\\[4\\]) \\[14\\] (ins 2023 (82), Sch 1.6\\[4\\]) \\[15\\] (ins 2023 (82), Sch 1.6\\[4\\]) \\[16\\] (ins 2023 (82), Sch 1.6\\[4\\]); 2023 (461), Sch 1\\[23\\] \\[24\\].","sortOrder":173},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec","sectionType":"section","heading":"External lighting and security systems","content":"#### sch.2-sec External lighting and security systems\n\nExternal lighting and security systems\n\n> > (1) Must not be for the lighting of sports fields or tennis courts.\n> \n> > (2) Must be installed and maintained so that light spill is contained within the site.\n> \n> > (3) Must be used for normal recreational or security purposes only and must not be used for any advertising purposes or the floodlighting or illumination of buildings or premises.\n> \n> > (4) Must not cause a public nuisance.\n> \n> > (5) Must not be attached to a heritage item.\n> \n> > (6) If undertaken in a heritage conservation area, must be to the rear of the building and not visible from any public road or place (other than a rear laneway) and must not result in any damage to the building fabric.","sortOrder":174},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fencing (in heritage conservation areas)","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.2 Fencing (in heritage conservation areas)\n\nFencing (in heritage conservation areas)\n\n> > (1) Applies only to timber paling or timber lapped and capped fences for side (behind the building line) and rear boundary fences.\n> \n> > (2) Maximum height above ground level (existing)—1.8m.\n> \n> > (3) Must not prevent or impede the natural flow of stormwater drainage or runoff, or redirect the flow onto adjoining properties.","sortOrder":175},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repair of building work or structures damaged by storm, flood, fire, accident, structural failure or other similar events to which clause 2.30AA of State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 does not apply","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.3 Repair of building work or structures damaged by storm, flood, fire, accident, structural failure or other similar events to which clause 2.30AA of State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 does not apply\n\nRepair of building work or structures damaged by storm, flood, fire, accident, structural failure or other similar events to which clause 2.30AA of [State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2008-0572) does not apply\n\n> > (1) Must only be to weatherproof the building and make it fit to live in or make it safe or structurally adequate to maintain public safety.\n> \n> > (2) Must not involve changes in the configuration of the building or result in any increase in floor area.\n> \n> > (3) If a heritage item or within a heritage conservation area—must match the external finishes of the building immediately before the damage or be of a temporary nature (maximum 6 months from the date of the emergency, incident or event).","sortOrder":176},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Road banners","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.4 Road banners\n\nRoad banners\n\n> > (1) Must be approved under the [Local Government Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-030) and installed for a temporary period only.\n> \n> > (2) Public liability, indemnity insurance and fees must be paid before installation.","sortOrder":177},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—advertising structures and displays generally","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.5 Signage—advertising structures and displays generally\n\nSignage—advertising structures and displays generally\n\n> > (1) Must relate to the premises on which it is situated.\n> \n> > (2) Must relate to a lawful use carried out on the premises.\n> \n> > (3) Must comply with AS 4282—1997, Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting.\n> \n> > (4) Must not cover mechanical ventilation inlet or outlet vents.\n> \n> > (5) Must not be flashing, illuminated (unless otherwise permitted in this Schedule) or animated.\n> \n> > (6) Must not contain offensive or sexually explicit material.\n> \n> > (7) Must not interfere with, or confuse interpretation or reading of, traffic signals.\n> \n> > (8) Must not be on a heritage item or in a heritage conservation area (except for real estate signs and under awning signs as provided for particular types of sign specified below).","sortOrder":178},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—Zone E1 and E2 or business premises in other zones","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.6 Signage—Zone E1 and E2 or business premises in other zones\n\nSignage—Zone E1 and E2 or business premises in other zones\n\n> > (1) A-frame\n> > \n> > > (a) only 1 sign per commercial premises, and\n> > \n> > > (b) must not be located on a footpath adjacent to a classified road, and\n> > \n> > > (c) must not be located in a residential zone unless it relates to an existing purpose-built shop, and\n> > \n> > > (d) must be removed from the footpath outside of the approved operating hours of the related business.\n> \n> > (2) Fascia signs Signs attached to the fascia or return of the awning must not project above, below or beyond the fascia of the awning by more than 15mm.\n> \n> > (3) Flush wall signs Signs attached to the wall of a building (other than the transom of a doorway or display window) and not projecting more than 100mm—\n> > \n> > > (a) only 1 sign per premises, and\n> > \n> > > (b) maximum area—1.2m2, and\n> > \n> > > (c) must not encroach over any public road or footpath, and\n> > \n> > > (d) must not be located above the awning or above ground floor.\n> \n> > (4) Shop windows Signs attached to a shop window—\n> > \n> > > (a) only 1 sign per shop or premises, and\n> > \n> > > (b) must be behind the glass shopfront or behind the front alignment of the shopfront, and\n> > \n> > > (c) if at ground floor level—may be illuminated.\n> \n> > (5) Top hamper signs Signs attached to the transom of a doorway or above a display window of a building and not projecting more than 100mm—\n> > \n> > > (a) only 1 sign per shop or premises if less than 30m frontage, or 1 sign per 30m of frontage, and\n> > \n> > > (b) maximum area if not illuminated—10m2, and\n> > \n> > > (c) maximum area if illuminated—5m2.\n> \n> > (6) Under awning signs Signs attached to the underside of an awning other than a fascia—\n> > \n> > > (a) only 1 sign per shop or premises if less than 20m frontage, or 1 sign per 20m of frontage, and\n> > \n> > > (b) maximum area—1.2m2, and\n> > \n> > > (c) may be internally illuminated, and\n> > \n> > > (d) must be at least 2.6m above ground or pavement level, and\n> > \n> > > (e) must be at least 600mm from the edge of the road.","sortOrder":179},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—Zone E4","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.7 Signage—Zone E4\n\nSignage—Zone E4\n\n> > (1) Only 1 flush wall sign per premises if less than 30m frontage, or 1 sign per 30m of frontage.\n> \n> > (2) Maximum area—4m2.\n> \n> > (3) Maximum height above ground level (existing)—3m.","sortOrder":180},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—residential zones","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.8 Signage—residential zones\n\nSignage—residential zones\n\n> > (1) Only 1 per residence.\n> \n> > (2) Maximum area—0.75m2.\n> \n> > (3) Must be located on the ground floor.\n> \n> > (4) Must not overhang a public road or footpath.","sortOrder":181},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—real estate (advertising premises or land for sale or lease)","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.9 Signage—real estate (advertising premises or land for sale or lease)\n\nSignage—real estate (advertising premises or land for sale or lease)\n\n> > (1) Only 1 sign per shop or premises if less than 30m frontage, or 1 sign per 30m of frontage.\n> \n> > (2) Maximum area in a residential zone—2.5m2.\n> \n> > (3) Maximum area in an employment or special purpose zone—4.5m2.\n> \n> > (4) Must be located on the ground floor.\n> \n> > (5) Must be located wholly within the property to be sold or leased or currently under construction, unless located on the awning of the building.\n> \n> > (6) If affixed on the awning of a building over a public road in an employment zone, must be less than 1.5m2.\n> \n> > (7) Must be removed within 14 days of the completion of the sale or granting of the lease, or 6 months after erection of the building, whichever is the sooner.","sortOrder":182},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—temporary","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.10 Signage—temporary\n\nSignage—temporary\n\n> > (1) Must not be a nuisance or inconvenience to the public.\n> \n> > (2) Maximum area—5m2.\n> \n> > (3) Maximum period of display, if on private land—72 hours.\n> \n> > (4) Maximum displays per year—4.\n> \n> > (5) If in a public place and not a road banner—must have the prior written approval of relevant authority and fees must be paid before installation.","sortOrder":183},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Erection of temporary structures such as stalls, shade structures, marquees, stages, etc","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.11 Erection of temporary structures such as stalls, shade structures, marquees, stages, etc\n\nErection of temporary structures such as stalls, shade structures, marquees, stages, etc\n\n> > (1) Must be for the purposes of a community activity, event, function or market.\n> \n> > (2) Must take place on only the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) a road,\n> > \n> > > (b) the grounds of a school,\n> > \n> > > (c) a place of public worship,\n> > \n> > > (d) a hospital,\n> > \n> > > (e) other public land,\n> > \n> > > (f) land in a recreation zone,\n> > \n> > > (g) land in a special purpose zone.\n> \n> > (3) Despite subclause (2), a market must not take place on the grounds of a school.\n> \n> > (4) (Repealed)\n> \n> > (5) Operator must have made arrangements for the collection, by an authorised trade waste contractor, of waste and recyclable materials that are generated by the event or use.\n> \n> > (6) Each stall and vendor must be registered with the Council before the event starts.\n> \n> > (7) Must have obtained any necessary approval to stage the event.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > The proposed event or temporary use may require approvals under the [Local Government Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-030). Such activities include: closure of public roads, temporary structures, food stalls, mobile food vendors, activities on community land, certain amusement devices and public entertainment. Consultation with the Council will assist in identifying any requirements before organising the activity. Other legislation relating to matters such as fire safety, other safety standards and noise generated by the event must be complied with.\n> \n> > (8) If on Crown land or land under the care and control of the Council, golf courses, Randwick Racecourse or the University of New South Wales on an occasional basis, may be up to 10 days and with a maximum of 5,000 patrons at any one time and consistent with any plan of management that may apply to the land.\n> \n> > (9) If not on land referred to in subclause (8), may be up to 3 days only, between 7.00 am and 10.00 pm, with a maximum of 2,000 patrons at any one time, except with the prior written approval of the Council.","sortOrder":184},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Temporary use of buildings for a public meeting, function or entertainment","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.12 Temporary use of buildings for a public meeting, function or entertainment\n\nTemporary use of buildings for a public meeting, function or entertainment\n\n> > (1) Must be a public activity, event or function.\n> \n> > (2) Must take place in an assembly building (being a class 9b building under the Building Code of Australia) on the grounds of a school, place of public worship or other public land or land that is in a recreation zone or a special purpose zone.\n> \n> > (3) Maximum events or activities each calendar year—10.\n> \n> > (4) Event or activity must end by 11 pm or such earlier time specified in an existing consent applying to the building.\n> \n> Note.\n> \n> Legislation relating to matters such as fire safety, other safety standards and noise generated by the event must be complied with.","sortOrder":185},{"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":186},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec","sectionType":"section","heading":"Awning and shopfront replacements to existing shops (in a heritage conservation area)","content":"#### sch.3-sec Awning and shopfront replacements to existing shops (in a heritage conservation area)\n\nAwning and shopfront replacements to existing shops (in a heritage conservation area)\n\n> > (1) Applies only to replacement of an existing awning or non-original shopfront.\n> \n> > (2) Does not apply to existing shopfront or awnings on a commercial building that is a heritage item.\n> \n> > (3) Must be consistent with any development control plan or conservation plan applying to the area or building.\n> \n> > (4) Must not involve replacing or installing roller shutters, grilles or similar to shopfronts or windows or doors.\n> \n> > (5) Must not involve glazed awnings or awnings with an angle or fall of greater than 10 degrees.\n> \n> > (6) Must not be inconsistent with any relevant development consent and must not contravene any specific condition of consent.\n> \n> > (7) Must not alter existing goods loading and unloading or parking facilities.\n> \n> > (8) The height and dimensions of awnings must be consistent with the awnings on adjoining premises and not be less than 3m or greater than 5m above the footpath level at any point.\n> \n> > (9) Awnings must be at least 600mm from the edge of the footpath adjoining the road.\n> \n> > (10) A certificate of adequacy must be obtained from a professional engineer certifying the structural adequacy of the awning. The certificate must be forwarded to Council and the principal certifying authority before issuing an occupation certificate.\n> \n> > (11) Must not result in an increase in the gross floor area of the building.\n> \n> > (12) Design, materials and colours must maintain the architectural integrity, design, appearance and amenity of the building and streetscape.\n> \n> > (13) Glazing to shopfronts must be non-reflective.\n> \n> > (14) Public safety must be maintained at all times during construction.\n> \n> > (15) Replacement shopfronts must not reduce or affect existing levels of access for people with a disability, and if the shopfront is being replaced in conjunction with internal alterations, access for disabled persons must be provided as required during alterations.\n> \n> > (16) Written approval of the strata plan owners corporation must be obtained before approval (where relevant).\n> \n> > (17) Stormwater must be connected to an existing approved stormwater system or the street gutter.\n> \n> > (18) Written approval must be obtained to carry out works on or over a road or footpath in accordance with the [Roads Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-033).","sortOrder":188},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec-oc.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"New or enlarged external door or window openings to the rear of a building (in heritage conservation areas)","content":"#### sch.3-sec-oc.2 New or enlarged external door or window openings to the rear of a building (in heritage conservation areas)\n\nNew or enlarged external door or window openings to the rear of a building (in heritage conservation areas)\n\n> > (1) Applies only to the rear of single dwellings, dual occupancies and to ancillary class 10a buildings under the Building Code of Australia in heritage conservation areas where the works are not readily visible from any public road or place (other than a rear laneway or similar).\n> \n> > (2) Does not apply to heritage items.\n> \n> > (3) Design, materials, construction, colour scheme and external finish must be compatible and integrate with the existing building adjacent development and must maintain the visual amenity of the area and streetscape and be consistent with its heritage attributes.\n> \n> > (4) Must not be inconsistent with any relevant development consent conditions.\n> \n> > (5) Opening must be located at the rear of the building (and not located on the front elevation or street elevation of the building), and the design and architectural integrity and amenity of the dwelling and streetscape must be fully maintained.\n> \n> > (6) Opening at the rear of the building must be located at ground floor level and the floor level of the room (in which the new or enlarged window or door is provided) must not be more than 1.2m above ground level.\n> \n> > (7) Windows must be located 900mm or more from property boundaries or be of fixed and fire rated glazing.","sortOrder":189},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec-oc.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"General conditions","content":"#### sch.3-sec-oc.3 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":191},{"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":192},{"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 (163), Sch 1 \\[3\\] \\[4\\]; 2019 (98), cl 5; 2020 (400), cl 5; 2023 (227), cl 5; 2023 (461), Sch 1\\[25\\]–\\[34\\]; 2023 (659), Sch 1.","sortOrder":196},{"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":"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":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Plan has expanded beyond a basic zoning and use table into a detailed, site‑specific regulatory instrument. Compared with a simple local plan that primarily set zones and broad controls, this version adds: (a) targeted incentives and obligations (additional building height/FSR in return for consolidated lot public open space or community infrastructure — cl 4.3A, 4.3B, 6.16, 6.17); (b) an affordable housing contribution regime for mapped Special Provisions Areas (cl 6.25–6.28); (c) modern technical environmental controls (flood planning cl 5.21–5.22, terrestrial biodiversity cl 6.5, on‑site stormwater and water sensitive urban design cl 6.4); (d) mandatory local design excellence and competitive design processes for specified sites (cl 6.11, 6.21); and (e) many precise local operational requirements (earthworks cl 6.2; acid sulfate soils cl 6.1; public bushland cl 5.23). These additions broaden the Plan from a framework for allowable land uses to a prescriptive instrument that allocates development rights, obligations and contributions tied to particular mapped areas and development types."},"complexity_factors":["Large instrument with multiple Parts and Schedules (Parts 1–6 plus at least 6 Schedules).","Extensive mapping dependence (Land Zoning Map, Height of Buildings Map, Floor Space Ratio Map, Lot Size Map, Alternative Building Heights Map, Alternative Floor Space Ratio Map, Terrestrial Biodiversity Map, Key Sites Map, Special Provisions Area Map, and others) creating spatially variable rules (many clauses reference maps).","Numerous cross-references to other laws and State Environmental Planning Policies (see cl 1.9, cl 1.9A, and repeated references to other Acts and SEPPs).","Many site‑ and zone‑specific exceptions and conditional provisions (e.g. cl 4.3A, 4.3B, 4.4A, 6.16–6.21), producing nested eligibility tests and localised controls.","Large heritage schedule listing hundreds of heritage items and multiple heritage conservation areas (Schedule 5), each triggering special consent rules (cl 5.10).","Variable development pathways (exempt, complying, development consent) with distinct tests and conditions (Part 3, Schedule 2 and Schedule 3).","Multiple standards and exceptions to standards with procedural requirements and record-keeping (cl 4.6 on exceptions to development standards, including required justification and consent authority records).","Introduced recent policy layers (affordable housing contributions cl 6.25–6.28; design excellence cl 6.11 & 6.21; updated flood and biodiversity provisions), increasing cross-temporal amendment history and interpretive complexity.","Site-specific operational and technical requirements (acid sulfate soils cl 6.1; stormwater cl 6.4; aquaculture Schedule 6) that require specialist reports, increasing technical complexity for applicants and assessors."],"plain_english_summary":"**What this instrument does (mechanics)**\n\n- Sets the local planning rules for land in the Randwick local government area. It does this by: (a) dividing land into zones (residential, commercial, industrial, conservation, recreation, special purpose, etc) and stating what uses are permitted, permitted with consent, or prohibited in each zone (cl 2.1–2.3 and the Land Use Table); (b) fixing key development standards such as maximum building heights (cl 4.3 and Height of Buildings Map), floor space ratios (cl 4.4 and Floor Space Ratio Map), and minimum lot sizes for subdivision (cl 4.1 and Lot Size Map); (c) identifying exempt and complying development that can proceed without a full development consent (Part 3, Schedule 2 and Schedule 3); and (d) including a suite of local controls and requirements for particular matters (Part 5 and Part 6) — for example heritage controls (cl 5.10, Schedule 5), flood planning (cl 5.21–5.22), terrestrial biodiversity (cl 6.5), stormwater design (cl 6.4), acid sulfate soils (cl 6.1), and local site‑specific rules (e.g. cl 6.16 Young Street, cl 6.17 Kensington/Kingsford incentives).\n\n- Maps and schedules are integral. The Plan repeatedly refers to maps (Land Zoning Map, Height of Buildings Map, Floor Space Ratio Map, Lot Size Map, Key Sites Map, Terrestrial Biodiversity Map, etc) and to Schedules (additional permitted uses, exempt/complying works, heritage items, public land classification, aquaculture requirements). These maps and schedules determine how the written clauses apply to particular parcels of land (cl 1.7; cl 2.2; various clauses).\n\n- The Council is the consent authority subject to the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act (cl 1.6). The Plan is also subject to State Environmental Planning Policies where those SEPPs prevail (cl 1.9).\n\n**Who it affects**\n\n- Property owners and prospective purchasers in Randwick: zoning, allowable uses, height, floor space and subdivision rules determine what they can develop or sell (cl 2.2; cl 4.1; cl 4.3; cl 4.4).\n- Developers and builders: need to comply with development standards, obtain development consent where required, or follow exempt/complying development rules (Part 3; cl 4.6 on exceptions to standards). They may face site-specific conditions such as stormwater controls (cl 6.4), heritage documentation (cl 5.10), acid sulfate soils management plans (cl 6.1), or design excellence requirements (cl 6.11, cl 6.21).\n- Businesses and commercial tenants: permitted uses differ by zone; some uses are allowed only with consent or are expressly prohibited in certain zones (Land Use Table).\n- Community groups and heritage interests: heritage listings and conservation areas are regulated (cl 5.10, Schedule 5), archaeological and Aboriginal heritage sites are identified and protected (Schedules 5 Part 3 and Part 4).\n- The Council and other public authorities: the Plan gives the Council powers and duties (consent authority, classification/reclassification of public land — cl 1.6, cl 5.2), and requires consultation with other agencies in some cases (e.g. Commonwealth body for airport airspace — cl 6.8; Heritage Council notifications — cl 5.10(7)).\n\n**Why it matters (official aims then practical effects)**\n\n- The Plan’s stated aims include enabling a livable city, protecting heritage and environment, supporting economic activity, enabling sustainable growth and housing choice, and recognising Aboriginal connection to Country (cl 1.2). Those aims translate into the instrument’s mechanics: zoning controls, heritage constraints, biodiversity and stormwater controls, design‑excellence requirements and targeted housing / affordable housing measures (see cl 6.25–6.28).\n\n- Practical effects and trade-offs to note (mechanisms, costs and incentives):\n  - Developers seeking higher density or taller buildings in specified town centres can obtain increased height and/or FSR subject to conditions (e.g. consolidation, provision of public open space or community infrastructure — cl 4.3A, cl 4.3B, cl 6.16, cl 6.17). This concentrates potential gain for those who can assemble sites but imposes obligations (land dedication, public links, or community infrastructure) and negotiation costs. \n  - Affordable housing contributions are introduced for specific special‑provision areas (Kensington/Kingsford and other mapped areas): the consent authority may impose a condition requiring a percentage contribution of residential floor area (cl 6.26–6.27). That creates a transfer of value from developers to Council (either money or dwellings) in those locations; the Plan allows flexibility in whether the contribution is monetary or land/dwellings.\n  - Heritage protections (cl 5.10, Schedule 5) increase compliance costs for owners of listed items and sites (heritage assessments, possible conservation management plans, demolition controls), while preserving listed fabric and places. The consent authority can nonetheless allow development to facilitate conservation if conservation works are secured by conditions (cl 5.10(10)).\n  - Environmental safeguards (terrestrial biodiversity cl 6.5; stormwater cl 6.4; acid sulfate soils cl 6.1; bushland cl 5.23) require applicants to demonstrate avoidance/minimisation/mitigation; these increase assessment complexity and potentially development costs, but are designed to limit environmental damage.\n  - Certain uses are prohibited outright (for example canal estate development cl 2.9) or limited by thresholds (bed & breakfast rooms, home business/industry floor area cl 5.4). Those prohibitions channel private development choices into the permitted uses list and reduce regulatory uncertainty about inappropriate uses.\n  - The Plan creates administrative and assessment burdens on Council: administering heritage notifications, design competitions/review panels for design excellence (cl 6.21), calculating floor space ratios across consolidated or complex sites (cl 4.5), and monitoring affordable housing contributions and dedicated dwellings.\n\n**Who pays, who decides, and what behaviour changes**\n\n- Who pays: developers and landowners bear direct compliance costs (assessment fees, design and heritage reports, management plans, infrastructure works), may have to make monetary contributions or dedicate dwellings/land for affordable housing (cl 6.26–6.27), and may need to fund mitigation (stormwater, acid sulfate soils plans). Council (and sometimes the State) bears administration, mapping, and enforcement costs; other State agencies may be involved in approvals where applicable (cl 1.9; cl 6.8).\n\n- Who decides: the Council is the default consent authority (cl 1.6). Decision‑making is constrained by the Act and by any SEPPs that prevail (cl 1.9). The Plan sometimes requires consultation with external bodies (Heritage Council cl 5.10(7); relevant Commonwealth body for airport airspace cl 6.8).\n\n- Behaviour changes the Plan intends to encourage or prevent:\n  - Encourage: consolidation of lots and provision of community infrastructure to unlock additional height/density (cl 4.3B, cl 6.16, cl 6.17); improved design through competitions and design review panels for larger or specified developments (cl 6.11, cl 6.21); water sensitive urban design and on‑site stormwater retention (cl 6.4); provision of affordable housing contributions in defined areas (cl 6.26–6.28).\n  - Prevent or limit: inappropriate subdivision that fragments housing entitlements (cl 4.1AA, 4.1A); canal estate development (cl 2.9); demolition, subdivision or alterations to heritage items without consent (cl 5.10); disturbing public bushland unless essential and minimised (cl 5.23); development in flood planning areas without appropriate safety and design measures (cl 5.21–5.22).\n\n**Implementation, compliance and risk considerations**\n\n- The Plan relies heavily on maps and schedules. Accurate mapping and consistent updates are essential; errors or delays in map updates can create legal uncertainty (cl 1.7; multiple map references).\n\n- Many clauses require expert documentation or discretionary judgments (heritage management documents cl 5.10(5); acid sulfate soils management plans cl 6.1(3); stormwater and biodiversity impact assessments cl 6.4 and cl 6.5). That raises the cost of applications and increases the Council’s workload in assessment.\n\n- There are multiple cross‑references and carve‑outs to State SEPPs and other Acts (cl 1.9, cl 1.9A). Applicants and assessors must track which State policies prevail in particular cases.\n\n- The Plan provides flexibility via exceptions to standards (cl 4.6) but requires the applicant to justify contraventions on environmental planning grounds, and the consent authority to keep an assessment record — adding procedural steps and potential legal scrutiny.\n\n**Selected clause pointers for quick reference**\n\n- Zoning, permitted uses and Land Use Table: cl 2.1–2.3 and Land Use Table at end of Part 2.\n- Development consent and exemptions/compliance: Part 3 (cl 3.1–3.3), Schedule 2 (exempt) and Schedule 3 (complying).\n- Height, FSR and lot size controls: cl 4.1, cl 4.3, cl 4.4 and associated maps.\n- Exceptions and flexibility: cl 4.6.\n- Heritage: cl 5.10 and Schedule 5 (heritage listings and conservation areas).\n- Flood planning and special flood areas: cl 5.21–5.22.\n- Biodiversity and public bushland: cl 6.5 and cl 5.23.\n- Design excellence and local design processes: cl 6.11 and cl 6.21.\n- Affordable housing contributions: cl 6.25–6.28 (special provision areas and contribution mechanisms).\n\n(References in parentheses are to the clause numbers and Schedules in the Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012.)"},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The plan has evolved considerably from its 2013 origins. With over 50 amendments in roughly 12 years, its scope has expanded and shifted to reflect changes in state housing policy (including increased density provisions), new land use categories, updated heritage listings, and responses to NSW government planning reforms. What started as a consolidation of earlier Randwick planning rules has grown into a substantially more complex document reflecting over a decade of incremental policy change."},"complexity_factors":["Operates as part of a layered planning system requiring cross-reference with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs), and Development Control Plans","Extensive land use zones with different permitted and prohibited uses that require map-based interpretation — meaning the rules that apply to you depend on your specific address","Over 50 amendments since 2013, meaning the applicable rules at any given point in time depend on which version was in force — critical for development approval history and disputes","Complex heritage provisions covering individual items, conservation areas, and Aboriginal heritage that interact with separate heritage legislation","Detailed numerical development standards (height limits, floor space ratios, setbacks, lot sizes) that vary across different zones and specific precincts","Interaction with numerous state-level planning instruments that can override or supplement local rules, requiring practitioners to check multiple documents simultaneously","Site-specific provisions and special areas within the LEP that create localised rules applying only to particular parcels of land","Technical definitions of land use terms that determine whether a proposed activity is permitted — subtle differences in how a use is described can change whether approval is needed"],"plain_english_summary":"The Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012 is the master planning rulebook for the Randwick LGA (Coogee, Maroubra, Kingsford, Randwick etc.), defining who can build what and where. It zones land, sets building and lot standards, protects heritage and controls specific uses, so it governs approvals for renovations, new development, businesses and land‑use changes.\n\nIt affects property owners, tenants, developers and businesses and has been amended 50+ times since coming into force in Feb 2013 (latest: 31 Oct 2025)."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":912},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The plan has expanded significantly from its original 2012 scope. Major additions include: the affordable housing contribution scheme (Division 2 of Part 6, inserted 2023) applying to multiple special provision areas; extensive design excellence and competitive design requirements for Kensington/Kingsford town centres; special provisions for specific sites like the Royal Randwick Racecourse and 47–55 Bunnerong Road; and updated flood planning provisions aligned with 2023 state policy changes. The heritage schedule has also grown substantially with numerous amendments through to 2023."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple overlapping map-based controls (Land Zoning Map, Height of Buildings Map, Floor Space Ratio Map, Lot Size Map, Heritage Map, Terrestrial Biodiversity Map, Foreshore Scenic Protection Area Map, Key Sites Map, Special Provisions Area Map, plus alternative height and FSR maps for specific centres)","Extensive cross-referencing to State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs) and other legislation","Nested exceptions and conditional provisions throughout (e.g., clause 4.3A with 6 separate height exception scenarios for Matraville and Kensington)","Detailed affordable housing contribution scheme with tiered percentages (3%, 5%), different calculation methods for different housing types, and monetary vs. in-kind contribution options","Heritage provisions with multiple approval pathways, consultation requirements, and conservation incentives","Zone-specific land use tables with permitted without consent/permitted with consent/prohibited categories for 13 different zones","Multiple savings and transitional provisions for development applications made under earlier versions of the plan","Special provisions for specific sites (e.g., Royal Randwick Racecourse, Young Street Randwick, 47–55 Bunnerong Road) with bespoke controls","Aquaculture provisions with extensive technical requirements and cross-references to fisheries legislation","Design excellence requirements with competitive design process triggers and design review panel provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this plan does:**\n\nThis is the main planning rulebook for **Randwick City Council** in Sydney's eastern suburbs. It controls what can be built, where, and how across suburbs including Randwick, Coogee, Maroubra, Kensington, Kingsford, and La Perouse.\n\n**Key things it covers:**\n\n- **Land use zones** — Divides land into categories like residential (R1–R3), commercial centres (E1–E2), industrial (E4), parks (RE1–RE2), and conservation areas (C1–C2). Each zone lists what development is allowed, needs approval, or is banned.\n\n- **Development rules** — Sets limits on building heights, how much floor space buildings can have (floor space ratios), minimum lot sizes for subdivisions, and design standards.\n\n- **Heritage protection** — Lists over 500 heritage items (buildings, sites, archaeological areas) and 21 heritage conservation areas that need special approval for changes.\n\n- **Affordable housing** — Requires developers in certain areas (especially around Kensington and Kingsford town centres) to contribute 3–5% of residential floor space as affordable housing, either by building it or paying money to Council.\n\n- **Environmental protections** — Special rules for flood-prone land, public bushland, acid sulfate soils, terrestrial biodiversity areas, and foreshore areas to protect natural values.\n\n- **Fast-track development** — Identifies \"exempt\" development (no approval needed) like certain signs and fences, and \"complying\" development (fast approval) for things like shopfront replacements in heritage areas.\n\n- **Airport and aircraft noise** — Special rules near Sydney Airport to manage building heights and noise impacts.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\nAnyone wanting to build, renovate, subdivide, or change land use in Randwick. It also affects property owners, developers, businesses, and community groups.\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nThis plan shapes how Randwick grows — balancing housing (including more density near light rail), protecting heritage and environment, supporting local shops and jobs, and managing impacts from the nearby airport and coast."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/randwick-local-environmental-plan-2012","history":"/api/acts/randwick-local-environmental-plan-2012/history","analysis":"/api/acts/randwick-local-environmental-plan-2012/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/randwick-local-environmental-plan-2012/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/randwick-local-environmental-plan-2012/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/randwick-local-environmental-plan-2012/documents"}}