{"id":"nsw:epi-2013-0141","name":"Shellharbour Local Environmental Plan 2013","slug":"shellharbour-local-environmental-plan-2013","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"141 of 2013","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":181240,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:epi-2013-0141-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 [Shellharbour Local Environmental Plan 2013](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2013-0141).","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Permitted or prohibited development","content":"# Part 2 Permitted or prohibited development\n\nPart 2 Permitted or prohibited development","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Land use zones","content":"#### 2 Land use zones\n\n2.1 Land use zones\n\n> The land use zones under this Plan are as follows—\n> \n> > Rural Zones\n> \n> > RU1 Primary Production\n> > \n> > RU2 Rural Landscape\n> > \n> > RU6 Transition\n> \n> > Residential Zones\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> > 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> > C3 Environmental Management\n> > \n> > C4 Environmental Living\n> \n> > Waterway Zones\n> \n> > W1 Natural Waterways\n> > \n> > W2 Recreational Waterways\n> \n> **cl 2.1:** Am 2022 (831), Sch 1.22\\[1\\].","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"pt","sectionType":"part","heading":"Land Use Table","content":"# pt Land Use Table\n\nLand Use Table\n\nNote—\n\nState environmental planning policies, including the following, may be relevant to development on land to which this Plan applies—\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0714)\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0732), Chapter 2—relating to infrastructure facilities, including air transport, correction, education, electricity generating works and solar energy systems, health services, ports, railways, roads, waste management and water supply systems\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resources and Energy) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0731), Chapter 2\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resilience and Hazards) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0730), Chapter 3\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Industry and Employment) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0723), Chapter 3\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Primary Production) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0729), Chapter 2\n\n**Land Use tbl:** Am 2016 (168), Sch 1 \\[2\\] \\[5\\]; 2017 (493), Sch 1.1 \\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2018 (488), Sch 1.1 \\[1\\]; 2019 (137), Sch 6 \\[1\\]; 2022 (831), Sch 1.22\\[1A\\] (ins 2023 (82), Sch 1.5\\[27\\]) \\[2\\] (am 2023 (82), Sch 1.5\\[28\\]); 2023 (458), Sch 2.69.\n\nZone RU1 Primary Production\n\nZone RU2 Rural Landscape\n\nZone RU6 Transition\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 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\n\nZone C3 Environmental Management\n\nZone C4 Environmental Living\n\nZone W1 Natural Waterways\n\nZone W2 Recreational Waterways","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permitted with consent","content":"#### 3 Permitted with consent\n\n3 Permitted with consent\n\n> Agritourism; Airstrips; Animal boarding or training establishments; Aquaculture; Bed and breakfast accommodation; Boat launching ramps; Boat sheds; Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Cellar door premises; Community facilities; Dual occupancies (attached); Dwelling houses; Eco-tourist facilities; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Extractive industries; Farm buildings; Farm stay accommodation; Flood mitigation works; Helipads; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home industries; Industrial retail outlets; Intensive livestock agriculture; Intensive plant agriculture; Jetties; Open cut mining; Plant nurseries; Recreation areas; Roads; Roadside stalls; Rural industries; Schools; Truck depots; Veterinary hospitals; Water supply systems","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibited","content":"#### 4 Prohibited\n\n4 Prohibited\n\n> Any development not specified in item 2 or 3","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Exempt and complying development","content":"# Part 3 Exempt and complying development\n\nPart 3 Exempt and complying development","sortOrder":113},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Principal development standards","content":"# Part 4 Principal development standards\n\nPart 4 Principal development standards","sortOrder":117},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"# Part 5 Miscellaneous provisions\n\nPart 5 Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":130},{"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/shellharbour-local-environmental-plan-2013) (or, if an authority of the State is not specified in relation to land required to be so acquired, the authority designated or determined under those provisions).\n> > \n> > | Type of land shown on Map | Authority of the State |\n> > | Zone RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Local open space” | Council |\n> > | Zone RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Regional open space” | The corporation constituted under section 2.5 of the Act |\n> > | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Classified road” | Transport for NSW |\n> > | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Classified road—Tongarra Road” | Council |\n> > | Zone C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves and marked “National Park” | Minister administering the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 |\n> > | Zone SP2 Infrastructure 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> 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)).\n> \n> **cl 5.1:** Am 2015 (161), cl 5 (1).","sortOrder":131},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Additional local provisions","content":"# Part 6 Additional local provisions\n\nPart 6 Additional local provisions","sortOrder":158},{"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/shellharbour-local-environmental-plan-2013) as being of the class specified for those works.\n> > \n> > | Class of land | Works |\n> > | 1 | Any works. |\n> > | 2 | Works below the natural ground surface.Works by which the watertable is likely to be lowered. |\n> > | 3 | Works more than 1 metre below the natural ground surface.Works by which the watertable is likely to be lowered more than 1 metre below the natural ground surface. |\n> > | 4 | Works more than 2 metres below the natural ground surface.Works by which the watertable is likely to be lowered more than 2 metres below the natural ground surface. |\n> > | 5 | Works within 500 metres of adjacent Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 land that is below 5 metres Australian Height Datum and by which the watertable is likely to be lowered below 1 metre Australian Height Datum on adjacent Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 land. |\n> \n> > (3) Development consent must not be granted under this clause for the carrying out of works unless an acid sulfate soils management plan has been prepared for the proposed works in accordance with the Acid Sulfate Soils Manual and has been provided to the consent authority.\n> \n> > (4) Despite subclause (2), development consent is not required under this clause for the carrying out of works if—\n> > \n> > > (a) a preliminary assessment of the proposed works prepared in accordance with the Acid Sulfate Soils Manual indicates that an acid sulfate soils management plan is not required for the works, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the preliminary assessment has been provided to the consent authority and the consent authority has confirmed the assessment by notice in writing to the person proposing to carry out the works.\n> \n> > (5) Despite subclause (2), development consent is not required under this clause for the carrying out of any of the following works by a public authority (including ancillary work such as excavation, construction of access ways or the supply of power)—\n> > \n> > > (a) emergency work, being the repair or replacement of the works of the public authority, required to be carried out urgently because the works have been damaged, have ceased to function or pose a risk to the environment or to public health and safety,\n> > \n> > > (b) routine maintenance work, being the periodic inspection, cleaning, repair or replacement of the works of the public authority (other than work that involves the disturbance of more than 1 tonne of soil),\n> > \n> > > (c) minor work, being work that costs less than $20,000 (other than drainage work).\n> \n> > (6) Despite subclause (2), development consent is not required under this clause to carry out any works if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the works involve the disturbance of less than 1 tonne of soil, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the works are not likely to lower the watertable.","sortOrder":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 2014 (223), Sch 1; 2015 (101), Sch 1 \\[1\\]; 2015 (161), cl 5 (2); 2015 (346), cl 5; 2016 (789), cl 5; 2018 (598), cl 5 (1); 2022 (8), cl 5; 2022 (831), Sch 1.22\\[4\\] \\[5\\] \\[12\\]–\\[16\\].","sortOrder":176},{"sectionNumber":"1A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land off Crest Road, Albion Park","content":"#### 1A Use of certain land off Crest Road, Albion Park\n\n1A Use of certain land off Crest Road, Albion Park\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land in Zone C3 Environmental Management, Zone C4 Environmental Living and Zone SP2 Infrastructure off Crest Road, Albion Park, being Lot 220, DP 1123859, identified as “1A” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/shellharbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of subdivision to create 5 lots and a dwelling house on each lot is permitted with development consent if the dwelling house is erected on land in Zone C4 Environmental Living.","sortOrder":177},{"sectionNumber":"1B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Esperance Drive, Albion Park","content":"#### 1B Use of certain land at Esperance Drive, Albion Park\n\n1B Use of certain land at Esperance Drive, Albion Park\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land in Zone C3 Environmental Management and Zone C4 Environmental Living at Esperance Drive, Albion Park, being Lot 153, DP 1089661, identified as “1B” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/shellharbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of subdivision to create 3 lots and a dwelling house on each lot is permitted with development consent if the dwelling house is erected on land in Zone C4 Environmental Living.","sortOrder":178},{"sectionNumber":"1C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 1521 Jamberoo Road, Albion Park","content":"#### 1C Use of certain land at 1521 Jamberoo Road, Albion Park\n\n1C Use of certain land at 1521 Jamberoo Road, Albion Park\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land in Zone C3 Environmental Management and Zone C4 Environmental Living at 1521 Jamberoo Road, Albion Park, being Lot 22, DP 1004173, identified as “1C” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/shellharbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of subdivision to create 2 lots and a dwelling house on each lot is permitted with development consent if the dwelling house is erected on land in Zone C4 Environmental Living.","sortOrder":179},{"sectionNumber":"2A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 22 Queen Street, Lake Illawarra","content":"#### 2A Use of certain land at 22 Queen Street, Lake Illawarra\n\n2A Use of certain land at 22 Queen Street, Lake Illawarra\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land in Zone E1 at 22 Queen Street, Lake Illawarra, being Lot 398, DP 225930, identified as “2A” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/shellharbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a residential flat building is permitted with development consent if the floor space ratio does not exceed 0.9:1.","sortOrder":182},{"sectionNumber":"6A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land in Zone E4","content":"#### 6A Use of certain land in Zone E4\n\n6A Use of certain land in Zone E4\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land in Zone E4 bounded by Woolworths Avenue, Commerce Drive and Veronica Street in Lake Illawarra and Warilla, identified as “6A” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/shellharbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of community facilities associated with places of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":187},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land in Zone SP2 Infrastructure","content":"#### 7 Use of certain land in Zone SP2 Infrastructure\n\n7 Use of certain land in Zone SP2 Infrastructure\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land in Zone SP2 Infrastructure in Albion Park, Albion Park Rail, Lake Illawarra and Warilla, identified as “7” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/shellharbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of food and drink premises is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":188},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Junction Road, Shellharbour","content":"#### 8 Use of certain land at Junction Road, Shellharbour\n\n8 Use of certain land at Junction Road, Shellharbour\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Junction Road, Shellharbour, being Lot 1, DP 211127 and part of Lot 5, DP 218551, identified as “8” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/shellharbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of function centres is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":189},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 10 Croome Road, Croom","content":"#### 9 Use of certain land at 10 Croome Road, Croom\n\n9 Use of certain land at 10 Croome Road, Croom\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to the part of Lot 300, DP 1223037, 10 Croome Road, Croom, in Zone SP1 Special Activities, identified as “9” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/shellharbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of function centres is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":190},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land in Zone E1 in Lake Ilawarra, Oak Flats, Shellharbour City Centre and Warilla","content":"#### 10 Use of certain land in Zone E1 in Lake Ilawarra, Oak Flats, Shellharbour City Centre and Warilla\n\n10 Use of certain land in Zone E1 in Lake Ilawarra, Oak Flats, Shellharbour City Centre and Warilla\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “10” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/shellharbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of self-storage units, warehouse or distribution centres or wholesale supplies is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":191},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land in Zone E1","content":"#### 11 Use of certain land in Zone E1\n\n11 Use of certain land in Zone E1\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “11” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/shellharbour-local-environmental-plan-2013).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of group homes or hostels is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":192},{"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(When this Plan was made this Schedule was blank)","sortOrder":193},{"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":194},{"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":197},{"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 2018 (598), cl 5 (2).","sortOrder":198},{"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 (656), cl 5; 2015 (101), Sch 1 \\[2\\].","sortOrder":202},{"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":205},{"sectionNumber":"Division 1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Site location requirements","content":"## Division 1 Site location requirements\n\nDivision 1 Site location requirements","sortOrder":207},{"sectionNumber":"Division 2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Operational requirements","content":"## Division 2 Operational requirements\n\nDivision 2 Operational requirements","sortOrder":209}],"analysis":{"summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"While the original 2013 plan was intended as a comprehensive land use framework for Shellharbour, its scope has materially evolved through more than 60 amendments over 12 years. These amendments have progressively altered zoning boundaries, permitted land uses, height limits, and other development standards — meaning the plan now covers different specific rules and potentially different land areas than originally enacted. The core purpose (controlling land use and development in Shellharbour) remains unchanged, but the detailed content has been substantially revised."},"complexity_factors":["Standard instrument LEP framework involves multiple interacting layers of state and local planning law under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979","Zone-by-zone land use tables require cross-referencing to determine what is permitted on any specific parcel of land","Over 60 amendments since 2013 mean the current rules may differ substantially from earlier versions, requiring careful version tracking","Interaction with maps (zoning maps, height maps, heritage maps etc.) that are separate documents incorporated by reference","Multiple exceptions, savings provisions, and site-specific controls that override general rules in certain circumstances","Requires understanding of NSW planning terminology (e.g. 'permissible with consent', 'exempt development', 'complying development') which has specific legal meanings","Heritage, biodiversity, and coastal provisions add further regulatory layers with their own criteria","Frequent amendments mean determining the applicable rules for a past event or approval requires identifying the correct historical version"],"plain_english_summary":"The Shellharbour Local Environmental Plan 2013 is the master planning rulebook for land use and development across the Shellharbour LGA. It sets zoning, development controls (e.g. allowable uses, building heights, floor space and environmental/heritage protections) that determine what can be built or changed on any parcel of land.\n\nIt affects homeowners, developers, businesses, farmers and investors — anyone proposing works or changes to land. Rules change frequently (60+ amendments), so always check the current version before acting."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Plan as published has been amended since its original making, altering scope and detail. Examples in the text show added savings and transitional provisions (cl 1.8A, am. 2019, 2023), new minimum lot rules for community title schemes (cl 4.1AA, ins. 2022), and substituted flood‑related provisions (cl 5.22, subst. 2023). Multiple localised insertions and site‑specific clauses (Part 6, Schedule 1) and map updates expand and refine permitted uses and constraints compared with earlier text, so scope and application have shifted from the instrument’s original form."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple interacting zoning classes and a detailed Land Use Table that define permitted, consent and prohibited uses across many zones (cl 2.1; cl 2.3).","Extensive cross‑references to maps (Land Zoning, Lot Size, Height, FSR, Heritage, Terrestrial Biodiversity, Local Clauses) that determine standards on a parcel-by-parcel basis (cl 1.7; cl 2.2; cl 4.3; cl 4.4).","Numerous technical development standards (minimum lot sizes, exceptions, FSR/site area rules, height) with carve-outs and exceptions that require accurate measurement and legal interpretation (cl 4.1; cl 4.1A–C; cl 4.4; cl 4.5).","Discretionary assessment pathways and recordkeeping obligations for departures from standards (exceptions to standards require demonstration and a recorded assessment) increasing administrative discretion and evidentiary burden (cl 4.6(2)–(4)).","Multiple environmental and heritage overlays imposing mandatory consent or management plans (acid sulfate soils cl 6.1; terrestrial biodiversity cl 6.5; heritage consents/cl management plans cl 5.10), raising technical compliance costs.","Built‑form and amenity controls that interact with state policies (SEPPs) and external technical guidelines (flood planning cl 5.21 citing state guideline; SEPP primacy cl 1.9), creating layered regulatory compliance.","Localised bespoke clauses and site‑specific permissions/additional permitted uses (Schedules and Part 6 local clauses such as cl 6.14–6.16 and Schedule 1 items) that require parcel-level analysis.","Exempt and complying development provisions rely on State instruments plus local Schedules, producing split regulatory tracks and potential uncertainty about approval routes (cl 3.1–3.3; Sch 2–3).","Amendment history and inserted/removed provisions noted in the text (e.g. cl 1.8A; cl 4.1AA; cl 5.22) mean practitioners must track versions and transitional savings (see amendment notes in clauses)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Plan zones land across Shellharbour, adopts maps and a Land Use Table, and prescribes which uses are permitted, require development consent, are exempt or prohibited. It sets technical standards for lot sizes, building height and floor-space, and identifies environmental, heritage and infrastructure overlays; the Council is the consent authority (cl 1.6).  \n\nIt affects landowners, developers, public authorities and service providers because it decides what may be built where, what approvals and technical reports are required (for example heritage, acid sulfate soils, flood and biodiversity controls), and therefore the compliance costs and conditions attached to development."},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":736},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation appears consistent with its original purpose as a comprehensive local environmental plan. While it has been amended multiple times (noted throughout with amendment references), these appear to be incremental updates rather than scope expansion. The core structure covering zoning, development standards, heritage, and environmental protection remains intact."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple overlapping zone systems (7 zone categories with 19 specific zones)","Extensive cross-referencing to maps (Lot Size Map, Height of Buildings Map, Floor Space Ratio Map, Heritage Map, etc.)","Numerous site-specific exceptions in Schedule 1 (11 clauses with property-specific rules)","Nested conditional logic in development standards (e.g., clause 4.1C for split-zone lots with multiple sub-conditions)","Multiple savings and transitional provisions (clauses 1.8, 1.8A, 1.8B)","Detailed aquaculture regulations with species-specific and zone-specific requirements (Schedule 6)","Heritage controls with tiered assessment requirements (clause 5.10 with 10 subclauses)","Flood planning clauses referencing external technical documents (Flood Risk Management Manual, Considering Flooding in Land Use Planning Guideline)","Aircraft noise and airspace protection requirements with technical standards (AS 2021—2000)","Acid sulfate soils classification system with 5 land classes and corresponding work restrictions"],"plain_english_summary":"This is the **Shellharbour Local Environmental Plan 2013**, a planning rulebook that controls what can be built and how land can be used across the Shellharbour area on the NSW South Coast.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Divides land into zones** (like R2 Low Density Residential, E2 Commercial Centre, C2 Environmental Conservation) that dictate what activities are allowed — from houses and shops to farms and factories\n- **Sets development rules** including minimum lot sizes, building heights, and floor space ratios (how bulky buildings can be)\n- **Protects sensitive areas** including the Illawarra Escarpment, Lake Illawarra, coastline, heritage sites, and threatened species habitats\n- **Controls subdivision** — most land can only be split into new lots with council approval and meeting minimum size requirements\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Property owners** wanting to build, subdivide, or change land use\n- **Developers** planning residential, commercial, or industrial projects\n- **Farmers and rural landholders** — with special rules for primary production, farm stay accommodation, and rural subdivision\n- **Anyone near the airport** — there are specific noise and height restrictions to protect flight paths\n\n**Key features:**\n- **Heritage protection** — 100+ heritage items and 2 conservation areas are listed, with special consent requirements for changes\n- **Flood planning** — new development must consider climate change and not worsen flood risks\n- **Active street frontages** — shops and businesses must face the street in commercial centres to create lively areas\n- **Exempt and complying development** — some minor works (like small sheds or fences) can proceed without full council approval if they meet standards\n- **Site-specific rules** — particular properties have custom allowances (like extra subdivision rights or permitted uses) listed in Schedule 1\n\nThe Plan aims to balance growth with environmental protection, maintain affordable housing, support the Shellharbour City Centre as a regional hub, and preserve the area's natural beauty including beaches, escarpment, and waterways."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. 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