{"id":"nsw:epi-2000-0153","name":"Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000","slug":"tweed-local-environmental-plan-2000","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"153 of 2000","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":181854,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:epi-2000-0153-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Introduction","content":"# Part 1 Introduction\n\nPart 1 Introduction","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of plan","content":"#### 1 Name of plan\n\n1 Name of plan\n\n> This plan is called [Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2000-0153).","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Area covered by this plan","content":"#### 2 Area covered by this plan\n\n2 Area covered by this plan\n\n> This plan applies to all land within the local government area of Tweed except for land shown within the heavy black line and lettered “Excluded land” on the zone map.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relationship to other environmental planning instruments","content":"#### 3 Relationship to other environmental planning instruments\n\n3 Relationship to other environmental planning instruments\n\n> > (1) This plan repeals—\n> > \n> > > (a) Tweed Local Environmental Plan 1987, and\n> > \n> > > (b) Tweed Local Environmental Plan No 24, and\n> > \n> > > (c) all other local environmental plans and deemed environmental planning instruments,\n> > \n> > but only to the extent that they applied, immediately before the appointed day, to the land to which this plan applies.\n> \n> > (2) Tweed Local Environmental Plan 1987 and Tweed Local Environmental Plan No 24 are both amended by inserting at the end of clause 3 (Land to which plan applies) of each plan the following clause—\n> > \n> > > > (2) This plan does not apply to land to which [Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2000-0153) applies.\n> \n> > (3) State Environmental Planning Policy No 4—development without consent is amended—\n> > \n> > > (a) by inserting at the end of Schedule 1 (Ancillary or incidental development involving acid sulfate soils excepted from clause 10) the following words—\n> > > \n> > > > Clause 35 of [Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2000-0153)\n> > \n> > > (b) by inserting in alphabetical order of local government area in Schedule 2 (Land excepted from clauses 6–10) the following words—\n> > > \n> > > > Tweed local government area\n> \n> > (4) Tweed Local Environmental Plan 1987 is amended by inserting after clause 3 (Land to which plan applies)—\n> \n> > (5) Tweed Local Environmental Plan 1987 is amended by inserting after clause 4 (Relationship to other environmental planning instruments)—\n> \n> **cl 3:** Am 2019 (659), Schs 1.37\\[1\\], 2.41.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Aims of this plan","content":"#### 4 Aims of this plan\n\n4 Aims of this plan\n\n> The aims of this plan are—\n> \n> > (a) to give effect to the desired outcomes, strategic principles, policies and actions of the Tweed Shire 2000+ Strategic Plan which was adopted, after extensive community consultation, by the Council on 17 December 1996, the vision of which is—\n> > \n> > “The management of growth so that the unique natural and developed character of the Tweed Shire is retained, and its economic vitality, ecological integrity and cultural fabric is enhanced”, and\n> \n> > (b) to provide a legal basis for the making of a development control plan that contains more detailed local planning policies and other provisions that provide guidance for future development and land management, such as provisions recommending the following—\n> > \n> > > (i) that some or all development should be restricted to certain land within a zone,\n> > \n> > > (ii) that specific development requirements should apply to certain land in a zone or to a certain type of development,\n> > \n> > > (iii) that certain types or forms of development or activities should be encouraged by the provision of appropriate incentives, and\n> \n> > (c) to give effect to and provide reference to the following strategies and policies adopted by the Council—\n> > \n> > > Tweed Shire 2000+ Strategy\n> > \n> > > Pottsville Village Strategy, and\n> \n> > (d) to encourage sustainable economic development of the area of Tweed compatible with the area’s environmental and residential amenity qualities, and\n> \n> > (e) to protect and promote the use and development of land for arts and cultural activity, including music and other performance arts.\n> \n> **cl 4:** Am 2007 (157), Sch 1 \\[1\\]; 2020 (724), Sch 1.15.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Ecologically sustainable development","content":"#### 5 Ecologically sustainable development\n\n5 Ecologically sustainable development\n\n> An objective of this plan is to promote development that is consistent with the four principles of ecologically sustainable development. These are—\n> \n> > (a) the precautionary principle\n> > \n> > namely, that if there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to prevent environmental degradation.\n> > \n> > In the application of the precautionary principle, public and private decisions should be guided by—\n> > \n> > > (i) careful evaluation to avoid, wherever practicable, serious or irreversible damage to the environment, and\n> > \n> > > (ii) an assessment of the risk-weighted consequences of various options, and\n> \n> > (b) inter-generational equity\n> > \n> > namely, that the present generation should ensure that the health, diversity and productivity of the environment are maintained or enhanced for the benefit of future generations, and\n> \n> > (c) conservation of biological diversity and ecological integrity\n> > \n> > namely, that conservation of biological diversity and ecological integrity should be a fundamental consideration, and\n> \n> > (d) improved valuation, pricing and incentive mechanisms\n> > \n> > namely, that environmental factors should be included in the valuation of assets and services, such as—\n> > \n> > > (i) polluter pays—that is, those who generate pollution and waste should bear the cost of containment, avoidance or abatement, and\n> > \n> > > (ii) the users of goods and services should pay prices based on the full life cycle of costs of providing goods and services, including the use of natural resources and assets and the ultimate disposal of any waste, and\n> > \n> > > (iii) environmental goals, having been established, should be pursued in the most cost effective way, by establishing incentive structures, including market mechanisms, that enable those best placed to maximise benefits or minimise costs to develop their own solutions and responses to environmental problems.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Consent authority","content":"#### 6 Consent authority\n\n6 Consent authority\n\n> Subject to the Act, the consent authority for the purposes of this plan is Tweed Shire Council.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"#### 7 Interpretation\n\n7 Interpretation\n\n> > (1) Unless the context or subject-matter indicates otherwise, terms used in this plan have the meanings set out in the Act and Schedule 1.\n> \n> > (2) In this plan, a reference to a building, place or land used for a purpose includes a reference to a building, place or land intended to be used for the purpose.\n> \n> > (3) Land to which this plan applies is within a zone specified in Part 1 of Schedule 6 if it is shown on the zone map in the manner specified in that Part in relation to the zone.\n> \n> > (4) A reference on the zone map to “Council Purposes” is taken to be a reference to development for the purpose of Council depots or administrative offices, or both.\n> \n> > (5) A reference to a map is a reference to a map deposited in the office of the Council.\n> \n> > (6) In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of Part 2 and the provisions of any other Part of this plan, the provisions of the other Part prevail.\n> \n> > (7) Any matter which appears in this plan under the heading “Note” is provided to assist understanding and does not form part of this plan.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Consent considerations","content":"#### 8 Consent considerations\n\n8 Consent considerations\n\n> > (1) The consent authority may grant consent to development (other than development specified in Item 3 of the Table to clause 11) only if—\n> > \n> > > (a) it is satisfied that the development is consistent with the primary objective of the zone within which it is located, and\n> > \n> > > (b) it has considered those other aims and objectives of this plan that are relevant to the development, and\n> > \n> > > (c) it is satisfied that the development would not have an unacceptable cumulative impact on the community, locality or catchment that will be affected by its being carried out or on the area of Tweed as a whole.\n> \n> > (2) The consent authority may grant consent to development specified in Item 3 of the Table to clause 11 only if the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the consent authority that—\n> > \n> > > (a) the development is necessary for any one of the following reasons—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) it needs to be in the locality in which it is proposed to be carried out due to the nature, function or service catchment of the development,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) it meets an identified urgent community need,\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) it comprises a major employment generator, and\n> > \n> > > (b) there is no other appropriate site on which the development is permitted with consent development in reasonable proximity, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the development will be generally consistent with the scale and character of existing and future lawful development in the immediate area, and\n> > \n> > > (d) the development would be consistent with the aims of this plan and at least one of the objectives of the zone within which it is proposed to be located.\n> \n> > (3) (Repealed)\n> \n> **cl 8:** Am 2021 (716), Sch 1.50\\[1\\] \\[2\\].","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Provisions applying to particular zones","content":"# Part 2 Provisions applying to particular zones\n\nPart 2 Provisions applying to particular zones","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exempt development","content":"#### 9 Exempt development\n\n9 Exempt development\n\n> > (1) Development of minimal environmental impact listed in Section A10—Exempt and Complying Development of Tweed Development Control Plan, is exempt development despite any other provisions of this plan.\n> \n> > (2) Despite subclause (1), development proposed to be carried out on the following land is not exempt development—\n> > \n> > > (a) land that is critical habitat or on which, as a result of carrying out the development, there is likely to be a significant effect on threatened species, populations or ecological communities or their habitats (within the meaning of the [Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1995-101) or Part 7A of the [Fisheries Management Act 1994](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1994-038)), or\n> > \n> > > (b) land that is within a wilderness area (under the [Wilderness Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-196)), or\n> > \n> > > (c) land that—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) is listed as the site of a heritage item in Schedule 2, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) is subject to an order under the [Heritage Act 1977](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1977-136), or\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) is an Aboriginal place under the [National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1974-080), or\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) is reserved or dedicated under the [Crown Land Management Act 2016](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2016-058) for the preservation of flora, fauna or geological formations or for other environmental protection purposes, or\n> > \n> > > (d) land in a heritage conservation area if the proposed development will be visible from a public place.\n> \n> **cl 9:** Am 23.4.2004; 11.2.2005; 2007 (157), Sch 1 \\[2\\]; 2019 (621), Sch 2.38\\[1\\].","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Complying development","content":"#### 10 Complying development\n\n10 Complying development\n\n> > (1) Development listed in Section A10—Exempt and Complying Development of Tweed Development Control Plan, is complying development if—\n> > \n> > > (a) it is local development of a kind that can be carried out with consent on the land on which it is proposed, and\n> > \n> > > (b) it is not an existing use as defined by section 106 of the Act.\n> \n> > (2) Despite subclause (1), development is complying development only if it—\n> > \n> > > (a) meets the applicable requirements in Section A10—Exempt and Complying Development of Tweed Development Control Plan, and\n> > \n> > > (b) is not subject to a provision in Part 5, 6, 7, 8 or 11 of this plan that requires the consent authority to be satisfied as to certain matters specified in this plan before consent may be granted for it, and\n> > \n> > > (c) is not carried out on land that—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) is critical habitat (within the meaning of the [Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1995-101) or Part 7A of the [Fisheries Management Act 1994](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1994-038)), or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) is within a wilderness area (under the [Wilderness Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-196)), or\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) is subject to an order under the [Heritage Act 1977](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1977-136), or\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) is an Aboriginal place under the [National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1974-080), or\n> > > \n> > > > (v) is land identified as “coastal wetlands” or “littoral rainforest” on the Coastal Wetlands and Littoral Rainforests Area Map, within the meaning of [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resilience and Hazards) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0730), Chapter 2, or\n> > > \n> > > > (vi) (Repealed)\n> > > \n> > > > (vii) is listed as the site of a heritage item in Schedule 2 or is in a heritage conservation area, or\n> > > \n> > > > (viii) is identified, on a register or map kept by the Council and available for inspection at the office of the Council, as being below the 1:100 year flood level, contaminated, within a buffer area, subject to subsidence, slip or erosion, or in an area having significant bushfire hazard risk, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ix) has previously been used as a service station, for intensive agriculture, mining or extractive industries or sheep or cattle dips, for the manufacture of chemicals, or for the storage of hazardous chemicals, or\n> > > \n> > > > (x) is within an aquatic reserve declared under the [Fisheries Management Act 1994](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1994-038), or\n> > > \n> > > > (xi) is reserved or dedicated under the [Crown Land Management Act 2016](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2016-058) for the preservation of flora, fauna or geological formations or for other environmental protection purposes.\n> \n> > (3) A complying development certificate is subject to the conditions for the development set out in Section A10—Exempt and Complying Development of Tweed Development Control Plan adopted by the Council, as in force when the certificate is issued.\n> \n> **cl 10:** Am 23.4.2004; 15.10.2004; 11.2.2005; 2007 (157), Sch 1 \\[3\\] \\[4\\]; 2018 (106), Sch 2.23 \\[1\\]; 2019 (621), Sch 2.38\\[2\\]; 2022 (72), Sch 1.60\\[1\\].","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"The zones","content":"#### 11 The zones\n\n11 The zones\n\n> The following Table sets out the objectives of the zones and the development that is allowed without consent or only with consent, or that is prohibited, within them—\n> \n> Table\n> \n> Zone 1 (a) Rural\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objectives\n> \n> > • to enable the ecologically sustainable development of land that is suitable primarily for agricultural or natural resource utilisation purposes and associated development.\n> \n> > • to protect rural character and amenity.\n> \n> Secondary objectives\n> \n> > • to enable other types of development that rely on the rural or natural values of the land such as agri- and eco-tourism.\n> \n> > • to provide for development that is not suitable in or near urban areas.\n> \n> > • to prevent the unnecessary fragmentation or development of land which may be needed for long-term urban expansion.\n> \n> > • to provide non-urban breaks between settlements to give a physical and community identity to each settlement.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 1 (a) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • agriculture\n> \n> > • environmental facilities\n> \n> > • forestry\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> > • bed and breakfast\n> \n> > • dwelling houses if each is on an allotment of at least 40 hectares or on an allotment referred to in clause 57\n> \n> > • multi-dwelling housing if—\n> > \n> > > (a) not more than two dwellings are involved, and\n> > \n> > > (b) they are attached, and\n> > \n> > > (c) they are on an allotment of at least 40 hectares or an allotment referred to in clause 57\n> \n> > • any other buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 3 or 4\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)\n> \n> | • boat repair and servicing facilities | • boating facilities |\n> | • car parks | • caravan parks (other than camping grounds) if connected to a reticulated sewerage system |\n> | • child care centres | • clubs |\n> | • educational establishments | • helipads |\n> | • heliports | • hospitals |\n> | • hotels | • housing for older people or people with disabilities |\n> | • institutions | • junkyards |\n> | • light industries | • marinas |\n> | • markets | • motels |\n> | • offensive or hazardous industries | • places of assembly |\n> | • places of public worship | • public buildings |\n> | • service stations | • storage units |\n> | • transport terminals (other than airline terminals) |  |\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> | • airline terminals | • boarding-houses |\n> | • boat showrooms | • brothels |\n> | • bulky goods retailing | • car repair stations |\n> | • caravan parks (other than camping grounds) if not connected to a reticulated sewerage system | • commercial premises |\n> | • display homes | • dwelling houses not included in Item 2 |\n> | • industries (other than home industries, light industries, offensive or hazardous industries, rural industries or industries directly associated with or dependent on extractive industries) | • integrated housing |\n> | • manufactured home estates | • motor showrooms |\n> | • multi-dwelling housing not included in Item 2 | • professional consulting rooms |\n> | • restricted premises | • roadside stalls if requiring direct access to an RTA classified road |\n> | • shops (other than general stores) |  |\n> \n> Zone 1 (b) Agricultural Protection\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objective\n> \n> > • to protect identified prime agricultural land from fragmentation and the economic pressure of competing land uses.\n> \n> Secondary objective\n> \n> > • to allow other development that is compatible with agricultural activities.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 1 (b) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent\n> \n> > • agriculture\n> \n> > • forestry\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent\n> \n> > • bed and breakfast\n> \n> > • dwelling houses if each is on an allotment of—\n> > \n> > > (a) at least 10 hectares, where on land shown lettered “1 (b1)” on the zone map, or\n> > \n> > > (b) at least 40 hectares, where on land shown lettered “1 (b2)” on the zone map, or on an allotment referred to in clause 57\n> \n> > • multi-dwelling housing if—\n> > \n> > > (a) not more than two dwellings are involved, and\n> > \n> > > (b) they are attached, and\n> > \n> > > (c) they are on allotment of—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) at least 10 hectares, where on land shown lettered “1 (b1)” on the zone map, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) 40 hectares, where on land shown lettered “1 (b2)” on the zone map, or on an allotment referred to in clause 57\n> \n> > • any other buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 3 or 4\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> | • emergency service facilities | • extractive industries |\n> | • generating works | • recreation areas |\n> | • retail plant nurseries | • road transport terminals |\n> | • stock and sale yards | • utility installations being gas holders or generating works |\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> | • abattoirs | • airline terminals |\n> | • boarding-houses | • boat repair and servicing facilities |\n> | • boat showrooms | • boating facilities |\n> | • brothels | • bulk stores |\n> | • bulky goods retailing | • bus depots |\n> | • bus stations | • camping grounds |\n> | • car parks | • car repair stations |\n> | • caravan parks | • child care centres |\n> | • clubs | • commercial premises |\n> | • community buildings | • cruise craft docks |\n> | • depots | • display homes |\n> | • dwelling houses not included in Item 2 | • educational establishments |\n> | • general stores | • helipads |\n> | • heliports | • hospitals |\n> | • hotels | • housing for older people or people with disabilities |\n> | • industries (other than home industries or rural industries) | • institutions |\n> | • integrated housing | • junkyards |\n> | • light industries | • liquid fuel depots |\n> | • manufactured home estates | • marinas |\n> | • markets | • mines |\n> | • motels | • motor showrooms |\n> | • multi-dwelling housing not included in Item 2 | • offensive or hazardous industries |\n> | • outdoor eating areas | • places of assembly |\n> | • places of public worship | • professional consulting rooms |\n> | • public buildings | • recreation areas |\n> | • recreation establishments | • recreation facilities |\n> | • recreation vehicle areas | • refreshment rooms |\n> | • respite care centres | • restricted premises |\n> | • roadside stalls if requiring direct access to an RTA classified road | • sawmills |\n> | • service stations | • shops (other than general stores) |\n> | • storage units | • tourist accommodation |\n> | • tourist facilities | • tourist resorts |\n> | • transport terminals | • warehouses |\n> \n> Zone 1 (c) Rural Living\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objectives\n> \n> > • to enable rural residential development in selected areas possessing particular environmental and servicing attributes which do not compromise the viability of rural activities on land in the vicinity, do not detract from the quality of the rural and natural environment and do not create unreasonable or uneconomic demands, or both, for the provision or extension of public amenities or services.\n> \n> > • to provide rural residential development of a design integration, quality and scale compatible with, and making a positive contribution to, the character of the rural area in the vicinity.\n> \n> Secondary objective\n> \n> > • to enable other development that is compatible with rural residential development.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 1 (c) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • environmental facilities\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> > • bed and breakfast\n> \n> > • dwelling houses if each is on an allotment that complies with clause 21 or an allotment referred to in clause 57\n> \n> > • multi-dwelling housing if—\n> > \n> > > (a) not more than two dwellings are involved, and\n> > \n> > > (b) they are attached, and\n> > \n> > > (c) they are on an allotment that complies with clause 21 or an allotment referred to in clause 57\n> \n> > • educational establishments\n> \n> > • any other buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 3 or 4\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> | • bus depots | • bus stations |\n> | • car parks | • depots |\n> | • generating works | • helipads |\n> | • places of assembly | • places of public worship |\n> | • public buildings | • recreation establishments |\n> | • recreation facilities | • retail plant nurseries |\n> | • road transport terminals | • rural industries |\n> | • utility installations being gas holders or generating works |  |\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> | • abattoirs | • airline terminals |\n> | • animal establishments | • boarding-houses |\n> | • boat repair and servicing facilities | • boat showrooms |\n> | • boating facilities | • brothels |\n> | • bulk stores | • bulky goods retailing |\n> | • camping grounds | • car repair stations |\n> | • caravan parks | • clubs |\n> | • commercial premises | • cruise craft docks |\n> | • depots | • display homes if adjoining an RTA classified road |\n> | • dwelling houses not included in Item 2 | • extractive industries |\n> | • forestry | • heliports |\n> | • hospitals | • hotels |\n> | • housing for older people or people with disabilities | • industries (other than home industries or rural industries) |\n> | • institutions | • integrated housing |\n> | • junkyards | • light industries |\n> | • liquid fuel depots | • manufactured home estates |\n> | • marinas | • markets |\n> | • mines | • motels |\n> | • motor showrooms | • multi-dwelling housing not included in Item 2 |\n> | • offensive or hazardous industries | • outdoor eating areas |\n> | • professional consulting rooms | • recreation vehicle areas |\n> | • refreshment rooms | • restricted premises |\n> | • road transport terminals | • roadside stalls if requiring access to an RTA classified road |\n> | • rural tourist facilities | • rural workers’ dwellings |\n> | • sawmills | • service stations |\n> | • shops | • stock and sale yards |\n> | • storage units | • tourist accommodation |\n> | • tourist facilities | • tourist resorts |\n> | • transport terminals | • warehouses |\n> \n> Zone 2 (a) Low Density Residential\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objectives\n> \n> In the case of land within Zone 2 (a) between the Tweed Heads Bypass and Cobaki Bridge—\n> \n> > • to minimise the number of dwellings subject to unacceptable aircraft noise and to limit development within the Kennedy Drive traffic catchment so that development is compatible with Kennedy Drive traffic capacity.\n> \n> In the case of all other land within Zone 2 (a)—\n> \n> > • to provide for and maintain a low density residential environment with a predominantly detached housing character and amenity.\n> \n> Secondary objectives\n> \n> > • to allow some diversity of housing types provided it achieves good urban design outcomes and the density, scale and height is compatible with the primary objective.\n> \n> > • to allow for non-residential development that is domestically based, or services the local needs of the community, and does not detract from the primary objective of the zone.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 2 (a) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • environmental facilities\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> > • bed and breakfast\n> \n> > • dwelling houses if each is on an allotment of at least 450m2\n> \n> > • integrated housing if at a density of not greater than—\n> > \n> > > (a) one dwelling per 450m2 of site area, or\n> > \n> > > (b) one dwelling per 250m2 of site area where the site is within 300 metres distance of a business centre as indicated on the Business Centres Map\n> \n> > • multi-dwelling housing\n> \n> > • utility installations except gas holders or generating works\n> \n> > • any other buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 3 or 4\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> | • boarding-houses | • boat repair and servicing facilities |\n> | • boating facilities | • clubs |\n> | • cruise craft docks | • helipads |\n> | • hotels | • marinas |\n> | • recreation facilities |  |\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited\n> \n> | • abattoirs | • agriculture |\n> | • airline terminals | • animal establishments |\n> | • boat showrooms | • brothels |\n> | • bulk stores | • bulky goods retailing |\n> | • camping grounds | • car repair stations |\n> | • caravan parks | • commercial premises |\n> | • depots | • display homes if adjoining an RTA classified road |\n> | • extractive industries | • forestry |\n> | • heliports | • industries (other than home industries) |\n> | • institutions | • integrated housing not included in Item 2 |\n> | • junkyards | • light industries |\n> | • liquid fuel depots | • markets |\n> | • mines | • motels |\n> | • motor showrooms |  |\n> | • offensive or hazardous industries | • outdoor eating areas |\n> | • recreation establishments | • recreation vehicle areas |\n> | • refreshment rooms | • restricted premises |\n> | • retail plant nurseries | • road transport terminals |\n> | • roadside stalls | • rural industries |\n> | • rural tourist facilities | • rural workers’ dwellings |\n> | • sawmills | • service stations |\n> | • shops (other than general stores) | • stock and sale yards |\n> | • storage units | • tourist accommodation |\n> | • tourist facilities | • tourist resorts |\n> | • transport terminals | • utility installations being gas holders or generating works |\n> | • warehouses |  |\n> \n> Zone 2 (b) Medium Density Residential\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objective\n> \n> > • to provide for and encourage development for the purpose of medium density housing (and high density housing in proximity to the Tweed Heads sub-regional centre) that achieves good urban design outcomes.\n> \n> Secondary objectives\n> \n> > • to allow for non-residential development which supports the residential use of the locality.\n> \n> > • to allow for tourist accommodation that is compatible with the character of the surrounding locality.\n> \n> > • to discourage the under-utilisation of land for residential purposes, particularly close to the Tweed Heads sub-regional centre.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 2 (b) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • environmental facilities\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> > • bed and breakfast\n> \n> > • any other buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 3 or 4\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> | • clubs | • cruise craft docks |\n> | • hospitals | • hotels |\n> | • manufactured home estates | • marinas |\n> | • outdoor eating areas | • refreshment rooms |\n> | • road transport terminals | • tourist accommodation |\n> | • tourist facilities |  |\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> | • abattoirs | • agriculture |\n> | • airline terminals | • animal establishments |\n> | • boat repair and servicing facilities | • boat showrooms |\n> | • boating facilities | • brothels |\n> | • bulk stores | • bulky goods retailing |\n> | • camping grounds | • car repair stations |\n> | • caravan parks | • commercial premises |\n> | • depots | • extractive industries |\n> | • forestry | • generating works |\n> | • helipads | • heliports |\n> | • industries (other than home industries) | • institutions |\n> | • junkyards | • light industries |\n> | • liquid fuel depots | • markets |\n> | • mines | • motor showrooms |\n> | • offensive or hazardous industries | • recreation establishments |\n> | • recreation facilities | • recreation vehicle areas |\n> | • restricted premises | • retail plant nurseries |\n> | • roadside stalls | • rural industries |\n> | • rural tourist facilities | • rural workers’ dwellings |\n> | • sawmills | • service stations |\n> | • shops (other than general stores) | • stock and sale yards |\n> | • storage units | • tourist resorts |\n> | • transport terminals | • warehouses |\n> \n> Zone 2 (c) Urban Expansion\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objectives\n> \n> > • to identify land for urban expansion (which will comprise mainly residential development focused on multi-use neighbourhood centres) and to ensure its optimum utilisation consistent with environmental constraints and the need to minimise residential landtake.\n> \n> Secondary objectives\n> \n> > • to allow associated non-residential development which meets the recreation, shopping, commercial, employment and social needs of future residents.\n> \n> > • to ensure that sensitive environmental areas within and outside the zone are protected from any adverse impacts of development.\n> \n> > • to enable planning flexibility to achieve the other objectives of the zone by means of detailed guidelines in a development control plan.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 2 (c) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • environmental facilities\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> > • bed and breakfast\n> \n> > • dwelling houses if each is on an allotment of at least 450m2\n> \n> > • any other buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 3 or 4\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> | • agriculture | • extractive industries |\n> | • helipads | • liquid fuel depots |\n> | • recreation establishments | • recreation vehicle areas |\n> | • roadside stalls | • road transport terminals |\n> | • rural workers’ dwellings | • utility installations being gas holders or generating works |\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> | • abattoirs | • airline terminals |\n> | • animal establishments | • brothels |\n> | • display homes if adjoining an RTA classified road | • forestry |\n> | • heliports | • industries (other than home industries or light industries) |\n> | • institutions | • junkyards |\n> | • mines | • offensive or hazardous industries |\n> | • restricted premises | • rural industries |\n> | • rural tourist facilities | • sawmills |\n> | • stock and sale yards | • transport terminals (other than bus depots, bus stations or road transport terminals) |\n> \n> Zone 2 (d) Village\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objective\n> \n> > • to provide for residential development and a full range of services and facilities traditionally associated with a rural village which is of a design and scale that makes a positive contribution to the character of the village.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 2 (d) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • environmental facilities\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> > • bed and breakfast\n> \n> > • dwelling houses if each is on an allotment of at least 450m2\n> \n> > • rural workers’ dwellings\n> \n> > • any other buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 3 or 4\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> | • forestry | • helipads |\n> | • sawmills | • stock and sale yards |\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> | • abattoirs | • airline terminals |\n> | • animal establishments | • brothels |\n> | • display homes if adjoining an RTA classified road | • extractive industries |\n> | • heliports | • junkyards |\n> | • liquid fuel depots | • mines |\n> | • offensive or hazardous industries | • recreation vehicle areas |\n> | • restricted premises | • tourist resorts |\n> \n> Zone 2 (e) Residential Tourist\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objective\n> \n> > • to encourage the provision of family-oriented tourist accommodation and related facilities and services in association with residential development including a variety of forms of low and medium density housing and associated tourist facilities such as hotels, motels, refreshment rooms, holiday cabins, camping grounds, caravan parks and compatible commercial services which will provide short-term accommodation and day tourist facilities.\n> \n> Secondary objective\n> \n> > • to permit other development which has an association with a residential/tourist environment and is unlikely to adversely affect the residential amenity or place demands on services beyond the level reasonably required for residential use.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 2 (e) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • environmental facilities\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> > • bed and breakfast\n> \n> > • any other buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 3 or 4\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> | • boat repair and servicing facilities | • bulk stores |\n> | • bus depots | • car repair stations |\n> | • helipads | • heliports |\n> | • light industries | • recreation establishments |\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> | • abattoirs | • agriculture |\n> | • animal establishments | • boat showrooms |\n> | • brothels | • bulky goods retailing |\n> | • depots | • dwelling houses if each is on an allotment of less than 450m2 |\n> | • extractive industries | • forestry |\n> | • industries (other than home industries or light industries) | • institutions |\n> | • junkyards | • liquid fuel depots |\n> | • mines | • motor showrooms |\n> | • offensive or hazardous industries | • recreation vehicle areas |\n> | • restricted premises | • roadside stalls |\n> | • rural industries | • rural tourist facilities |\n> | • rural workers’ dwellings | • sawmills |\n> | • stock and sale yards | • storage units |\n> | • transport terminals (other than bus depots or bus stations) | • warehouses |\n> \n> Zone 2 (f) Tourism\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objectives\n> \n> > • to encourage integrated tourist development and uses associated with, ancillary to or supportive of the tourist development, including retailing and service facilities, where such facilities are an integral part of the tourist development and are of a scale appropriate to the needs of that development.\n> \n> > • to ensure that prime sites are developed for the best use and fulfil their economic and employment generating potential for the area.\n> \n> Secondary objective\n> \n> > • to permit high quality residential development as being integral and supportive of the primary intent of this zone (tourist orientated development) in terms of design and management structure and only at a scale which enhances the proposed tourist resort character.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 2 (f) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • environmental facilities\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> > • bed and breakfast\n> \n> > • dwelling house if for a caretaker\n> \n> > • any other buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 3 or 4\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> | • boat repair and servicing facilities | • boat showrooms |\n> | • bulk stores | • bus depots |\n> | • car repair stations | • helipads |\n> | • heliports | • liquid fuel depots |\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> | • abattoirs | • agriculture |\n> | • animal establishments | • brothels |\n> | • bulky goods retailing | • dwelling houses (unless for caretakers) |\n> | • extractive industries | • forestry |\n> | • home industries | • industries (other than light industries) |\n> | • institutions | • junkyards |\n> | • mines | • motor showrooms |\n> | • offensive or hazardous industries | • recreation establishments |\n> | • recreation vehicle areas | • restricted premises |\n> | • retail plant nurseries | • roadside stalls |\n> | • rural industries | • rural tourist facilities |\n> | • rural workers’ dwellings | • sawmills |\n> | • stock and sale yards | • transport terminals (other than bus depots or bus stations) |\n> | • warehouses |  |\n> \n> Zone 3 (a) Sub-regional Business\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objective\n> \n> > • to encourage the development and rejuvenation of the Tweed Heads core business area as a sub-regional centre primarily for tourist, cultural, retail and commercially orientated development, including a choice of accommodation.\n> \n> Secondary objective\n> \n> > • to encourage upper floor residential and tourist accommodation.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 3 (a) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • environmental facilities\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> > • bed and breakfast\n> \n> > • boarding-houses if not at street level (other than the entry and the like)\n> \n> > • places of public worship\n> \n> > • tourist accommodation if not at street level (other than the foyer, non-residential facilities and the like)\n> \n> > • any other buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 3 or 4\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> > • emergency service facilities\n> \n> > • helipads\n> \n> > • heliports\n> \n> > • housing for older people or people with disabilities\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> | • abattoirs | • agriculture |\n> | • animal establishments | • boat repair and servicing facilities |\n> | • boat showrooms | • brothels |\n> | • bulk stores | • bulky goods retailing |\n> | • camping grounds | • car repair stations |\n> | • caravan parks | • depots |\n> | • display homes (other than those erected at first floor level or above) | • dwelling houses |\n> | • extractive industries | • forestry |\n> | • generating works | • hospitals |\n> | • industries | • institutions |\n> | • integrated housing | • junkyards |\n> | • liquid fuel depots | • manufactured home estates |\n> | • mines | • motor showrooms |\n> | • multi-dwelling housing (unless it is development that is subject to clause 51B) | • offensive or hazardous industries |\n> | • professional consulting rooms | • recreation areas |\n> | • recreation establishments | • recreation vehicle areas |\n> | • restricted premises | • retail plant nurseries |\n> | • roadside stalls | • rural industries |\n> | • rural tourist facilities | • rural workers’ dwellings |\n> | • sawmills | • service stations |\n> | • stock and sale yards | • storage units |\n> | • tourist resorts | • transport terminals (other than airline terminals or bus stations) |\n> | • utility installations being gas holders or generating works | • warehouses |\n> \n> Zone 3 (b) General Business\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objectives\n> \n> > • to provide business centres in which the community’s shopping, business, welfare and social needs can be met.\n> \n> > • to provide business locations within residential areas, and to ensure that the scale and type of development is compatible with the character and amenity of the surrounding residential areas.\n> \n> Secondary objectives\n> \n> > • to provide for tourist orientated development.\n> \n> > • to encourage upper floor residential or tourist accommodation.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 3 (b) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • environmental facilities\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> > • bed and breakfast\n> \n> > • boarding-houses if not at street level (other than the entry and the like)\n> \n> > • housing for older people or people with disabilities if not at street level (other than the entry and the like)\n> \n> > • tourist accommodation if not at street level (other than the entry and the like)\n> \n> > • any other buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 3 or 4\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> | • boat repair and servicing facilities | • bulk stores |\n> | • bulky goods retailing | • car repair stations |\n> | • educational establishments | • helipads |\n> | • hospitals | • warehouses |\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> | • abattoirs | • agriculture |\n> | • animal establishments | • brothels |\n> | • camping grounds | • caravan parks |\n> | • depots | • display homes (other than those erected at first floor level or above) |\n> | • dwelling houses | • extractive industries |\n> | • forestry | • generating works |\n> | • heliports | • industries (other than home industries or light industries) |\n> | • institutions | • integrated housing |\n> | • junkyards | • liquid fuel depots |\n> | • manufactured home estates | • mines |\n> | • multi-dwelling housing (unless it is development that is subject to clause 51B) | • offensive or hazardous industries |\n> | • professional consulting rooms | • recreation areas |\n> | • recreation establishments | • recreation vehicle areas |\n> | • restricted premises | • roadside stalls |\n> | • rural industries | • rural tourist facilities |\n> | • rural workers’ dwellings | • sawmills |\n> | • stock and sale yards | • storage units |\n> | • tourist resorts | • transport terminals (other than airline terminals or bus stations) |\n> | • utility installations being gas holders or generating works |  |\n> \n> Zone 3 (c) Commerce and Trade\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objective\n> \n> > • to provide for commercial, bulky goods retailing, light industrial and trade activities which do not jeopardise the viability or function of the sub-regional or business centres.\n> \n> Secondary objectives\n> \n> > • to provide for those retailing activities which are not suited to, or desirable in, the other business zones or which serve the needs of the other businesses in the zone.\n> \n> > • to allow for other development that is compatible with the primary function of the zone.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 3 (c) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • environmental facilities\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> > • bed and breakfast\n> \n> > • any other buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 3 or 4\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> | • educational establishments | • helipads |\n> | • heliports | • institutions |\n> | • junkyards | • liquid fuel depots |\n> | • places of assembly | • places of public worship |\n> | • shops (other than general stores) |  |\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> | • abattoirs | • agriculture |\n> | • animal establishments | • boarding-houses |\n> | • brothels | • camping grounds |\n> | • caravan parks | • display homes |\n> | • dwelling houses (unless for caretakers) | • extractive industries |\n> | • forestry | • generating works |\n> | • home businesses | • housing for older people or people with disabilities |\n> | • industries (other than light industries) | • integrated housing |\n> | • manufactured home estates | • markets |\n> | • mines | • motels |\n> | • multi-dwelling housing | • offensive or hazardous industries |\n> | • professional consulting rooms | • recreation areas |\n> | • recreation establishments | • recreation vehicle areas |\n> | • restricted premises | • roadside stalls |\n> | • rural industries | • rural tourist facilities |\n> | • rural workers’ dwellings | • sawmills |\n> | • stock and sale yards | • tourist accommodation |\n> | • tourist resorts | • transport terminals (other than airline terminals, bus depots or bus stations) |\n> | • utility installations being gas holders or generating works |  |\n> \n> Zone 3 (d) Waterfront Enterprise\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objective\n> \n> > • to encourage development related to waterfront and marine activities, recreation or tourism.\n> \n> Secondary objectives\n> \n> > • to allow for residential development in association with waterfront, tourist or recreational uses.\n> \n> > • to allow for other development that is compatible with the primary function of the zone.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 3 (d) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • environmental facilities\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> > • bed and breakfast\n> \n> > • any other buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 3 or 4\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> > • bulky goods retailing\n> \n> > • educational establishments\n> \n> > • places of public worship\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> | • abattoirs | • agriculture |\n> | • animal establishments | • brothels |\n> | • camping grounds | • car repair stations |\n> | • caravan parks | • extractive industries |\n> | • forestry | • generating works |\n> | • heliports | • hospitals |\n> | • housing for older people or people with disabilities | • industries (other than home industries or those directly associated with waterfront or tourism uses) |\n> | • institutions | • integrated housing |\n> | • junkyards | • liquid fuel depots |\n> | • manufactured home estates | • mines |\n> | • motor showrooms | • multi-dwelling housing (unless located above non-residential ground floor level development) |\n> | • offensive or hazardous industries | • recreation vehicle areas |\n> | • restricted premises | • retail plant nurseries |\n> | • roadside stalls | • rural industries |\n> | • rural tourist facilities | • rural workers’ dwellings |\n> | • sawmills | • stock and sale yards |\n> | • storage units | • tourist accommodation (other than that attached to activities permitted within the zone) |\n> | • tourist resorts (other than those related to water-based activities) | • transport terminals (other than bus depots or bus stations) |\n> | • utility installations being gas holders or generating works | • warehouses |\n> \n> Zone 3 (e) Special Tourist (Jack Evans Boatharbour)\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objectives\n> \n> > • to provide for tourist orientated commercial, retail, service, residential and waterfront facilities and activities and public buildings which support and are an integral part of the renewal of certain areas in the vicinity of the Jack Evans Boatharbour, but only at a scale which enhances the character of the locality.\n> \n> > • to provide opportunities for public access to all waterfront areas and public landscaped areas within the zone.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 3 (e) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • nil\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> > • bed and breakfast\n> \n> > • any other buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 3 or 4\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> > • nil\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> | • abattoirs | • agriculture |\n> | • animal establishments | • brothels |\n> | • bulk stores | • bus depots |\n> | • camping grounds | • car repair stations |\n> | • caravan parks | • depots |\n> | • display homes (other than those erected above street level) | • dwelling houses |\n> | • extractive industries | • forestry |\n> | • generating works | • heliports |\n> | • housing for older people or people with disabilities | • industries |\n> | • institutions | • integrated housing |\n> | • junkyards | • light industries |\n> | • liquid fuel depots | • manufactured home estates |\n> | • mines | • multi-dwelling housing (unless located above non-residential ground floor level development) |\n> | • offensive or hazardous industries | • recreation vehicle areas |\n> | • restricted premises | • roadside stalls |\n> | • rural industries | • rural tourist facilities |\n> | • rural workers’ dwellings | • sawmills |\n> | • stock and sale yards | • tourist resorts |\n> | • transport terminals (other than bus stations) | • warehouses |\n> \n> Zone 4 (a) Industrial\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objectives\n> \n> > • to provide land primarily for industrial development.\n> \n> > • to facilitate economic activity and employment generation.\n> \n> Secondary objective\n> \n> > • to allow non-industrial development which either provides a direct service to industrial activities and their work force, or which, due to its type, nature or scale, is inappropriate to be located in another zone.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 4 (a) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • environmental facilities\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> > • bed and breakfast\n> \n> > • any other buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 3 or 4\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> | • animal establishments | • bulky goods retailing |\n> | • helipads | • heliports |\n> | • hospitals | • hotels |\n> | • markets | • motor showrooms |\n> | • offensive or hazardous industries | • places of assembly |\n> | • places of public worship | • refreshment rooms |\n> | • retail plant nurseries |  |\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> | • abattoirs | • agriculture |\n> | • airline terminals | • boarding-houses |\n> | • boat showrooms | • camping grounds |\n> | • caravan parks | • commercial premises |\n> | • dwelling houses (unless for caretakers) | • educational establishments |\n> | • forestry | • housing for older people or people with disabilities |\n> | • institutions | • integrated housing |\n> | • manufactured home estates | • mines |\n> | • motels | • multi-dwelling housing |\n> | • outdoor eating areas | • professional consulting rooms |\n> | • recreation establishments | • recreation vehicle areas |\n> | • respite care centres | • restricted premises |\n> | • roadside stalls | • rural industries |\n> | • rural tourist facilities | • rural workers’ dwellings |\n> | • shops (other than general stores, takeaway food shops serving the industrial area or shops ancillary or incidental to a lawful use of the land) | • tourist accommodation |\n> | • tourist facilities | • tourist resorts |\n> \n> Zone 5 (a) Special Uses\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objective\n> \n> > • to identify land which is developed or is proposed to be developed, generally by public bodies, for community facilities and services, roads, railways, utilities and similar things.\n> \n> Secondary objective\n> \n> > • to provide flexibility in the development of the land, particularly if it is not yet or is no longer required for the relevant special use.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 5 (a) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • environmental facilities\n> \n> > • railways if on land indicated by red lettering as “Railway” on the zone map\n> \n> > • roads (including road widening)\n> \n> > • any use authorised by or under the [Forestry Act 1916](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1916-055) for the purpose of State forests if on land indicated by red lettering as “Forestry” on the zone map\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> > • unless it is allowed without consent under Item 1, the particular use indicated by red lettering on the zone map and any development ordinarily incidental or ancillary to that use\n> \n> > • any use which is compatible with adjacent uses and with uses allowed (with or without consent) in adjacent zones\n> \n> > • public utility undertakings\n> \n> > • utility installations\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> > • nil\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> > • any buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 2 or 3\n> \n> Zone 6 (a) Open Space\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objective\n> \n> > • to identify existing public land, and land that is proposed to be acquired for public ownership, to satisfy the open space and recreational needs of local residents and visitors to the area of Tweed and to enable its development to encourage or assist their recreational use and enjoyment of the land.\n> \n> Secondary objective\n> \n> > • to allow other development that is compatible with the recreational use of the land.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 6 (a) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> | • any use included in Item 2 or 3 which is specifically authorised by a “plan of management” adopted by the Council under the Local Government Act 1993 and which applies to the land | • beach maintenance |\n> | • environmental facilities | • recreation areas |\n> | • roads |  |\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> | • agriculture | • boating facilities |\n> | • bushfire hazard reduction | • car parks |\n> | • community buildings (other than child care centres) | • dwelling houses if for caretakers |\n> | • earthworks | • emergency service facilities |\n> | • forestry | • marinas |\n> | • markets | • outdoor eating areas |\n> | • public buildings | • public utility undertakings |\n> | • recreation facilities | • refreshment rooms |\n> | • tourist facilities | • urban stormwater water quality management facilities |\n> | • utility installations (other than gas holders or generating works) | • works for drainage and landfill |\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> | • camping grounds | • caravan parks |\n> | • child care centres | • clubs |\n> | • cruise craft docks | • helipads |\n> | • places of assembly |  |\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> > • any buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 2 or 3\n> \n> Zone 6 (b) Recreation\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objective\n> \n> > • to designate land, whether in public or private ownership, which is or may be used primarily for recreational purposes.\n> \n> Secondary objective\n> \n> > • to allow for other development that is compatible with the primary function of the zone.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 6 (b) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • beach maintenance\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> | • agriculture | • bed and breakfast |\n> | • boating facilities | • bushfire hazard reduction |\n> | • camping grounds | • car parks |\n> | • child care centres | • clubs |\n> | • community buildings | • cruise craft docks |\n> | • dwelling houses if for caretakers | • earthworks |\n> | • emergency service facilities | • environmental facilities |\n> | • forestry | • general stores |\n> | • hotels | • marinas |\n> | • markets | • motels |\n> | • outdoor eating areas | • places of assembly |\n> | • public buildings | • public utility undertakings |\n> | • recreation areas | • recreation establishments |\n> | • recreation facilities | • refreshment rooms |\n> | • roads | • tourist accommodation |\n> | • tourist facilities | • urban stormwater water quality management facilities |\n> | • utility installations (other than gas holders or generating works) | • works for drainage and landfill |\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> | • caravan parks | • educational establishments |\n> | • helipads | • heliports |\n> | • retail plant nurseries | • tourist resorts |\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> > • any buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 2 or 3\n> \n> Zone 7 (a) Environmental Protection (Wetlands and Littoral Rainforests)\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objectives\n> \n> > • to identify, protect and conserve significant wetlands and littoral rainforests.\n> \n> > • to prohibit development which could destroy or damage a wetland or littoral rainforest ecosystem.\n> \n> Secondary objectives\n> \n> > • to protect the scenic values of wetlands and littoral rainforests.\n> \n> > • to allow other development that is compatible with the primary function of the zone.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 7 (a) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • nil\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> | • beach maintenance | • bed and breakfast |\n> | • bushfire hazard reduction that is not exempt development | • environmental facilities |\n> | • home businesses | • noxious weed control that is not exempt development |\n> | • real estate signs |  |\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> | • agriculture | • earthworks |\n> | • emergency service facilities | • public utility undertakings |\n> | • roads | • urban stormwater water quality management facilities |\n> | • utility installations (other than gas holders or generating works) | • works for drainage and landfill |\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> > • any buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 2 or 3\n> \n> Zone 7 (d) Environmental Protection (Scenic/Escarpment)\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objectives\n> \n> > • to protect and enhance those areas of particular scenic value to the area of Tweed, minimise soil erosion from escarpment areas, prevent development in geologically hazardous areas, and maintain the visual amenity of prominent ridgelines and areas.\n> \n> Secondary objective\n> \n> > • to allow other development that is compatible with the primary function of the zone.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 7 (d) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • beach maintenance\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> | • bed and breakfast | • bushfire hazard reduction that is not exempt development |\n> | • business identification signs | • camping grounds |\n> | • dwelling houses if each is on an allotment of at least 40 hectares or an allotment referred to in clause 57 and if the number of dwellings does not exceed one for each 40 hectares of land contained within the allotment | • earthworks |\n> | • home businesses | • home industries |\n> | • multi-dwelling housing if—• not more than two dwellings are involved, and• they are attached, and• they are on allotment of at least 40 hectares or an allotment referred to in clause 57 | • noxious weed control that is not exempt development |\n> | • real estate signs | • roadside stalls |\n> | • utility installations |  |\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> | • agriculture | • emergency service facilities |\n> | • environmental facilities | • extractive industries |\n> | • forestry | • public utility undertakings |\n> | • recreation areas | • refreshment rooms |\n> | • roads | • rural tourist facilities |\n> | • rural workers’ dwellings | • telecommunications infrastructure |\n> | • urban stormwater water quality management facilities | • utility installations (other than gas holders or generating works) |\n> | • works for drainage and landfill |  |\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> > • any buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 2 or 3\n> \n> Zone 7 (f) Environmental Protection (Coastal Lands)\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objectives\n> \n> > • to identify land susceptible to coastal erosion and protect it from inappropriate development.\n> \n> > • to protect and enhance the scenic and environmental values of the land.\n> \n> Secondary objective\n> \n> > • to allow for other development that is compatible with the primary function of the zone.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 7 (f) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • beach maintenance\n> \n> > • environmental facilities\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> | • bed and breakfast | • bushfire hazard reduction that is not exempt development |\n> | • earthworks | • emergency service facilities |\n> | • noxious weed control that is not exempt development | • public utility undertakings |\n> | • real estate signs | • recreation areas |\n> | • recreational beach activities | • roads |\n> | • urban stormwater water quality management facilities | • utility installations (other than gas holders or generating works) |\n> | • works for drainage and land fill |  |\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2), but not on land at South Kingscliff (Portions 194, 301 and 312)—\n> \n> | • agriculture | • camping grounds |\n> | • car parks | • caravan parks |\n> | • community buildings | • mineral sand mines |\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> > • any buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 2 or 3\n> \n> Zone 7 (l) Environmental Protection (Habitat)\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objectives\n> \n> > • to protect areas or features which have been identified as being of particular habitat significance.\n> \n> > • to preserve the diversity of habitats for flora and fauna.\n> \n> > • to protect and enhance land that acts as a wildlife corridor.\n> \n> Secondary objectives\n> \n> > • to protect areas of scenic value.\n> \n> > • to allow for other development that is compatible with the primary function of the zone.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 7 (l) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • nil\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> | • bed and breakfast | • bushfire hazard reduction that is not exemptdevelopment |\n> | • business identification signs | • dwelling houses if on an allotment of at least 40 hectares or an allotment referred to in clause 57 and if the number of dwellings does not exceed one for each 40 hectares of land contained within the allotment |\n> | • earthworks | • environmental facilities |\n> | • home businesses | • noxious weed control that is not exempt development |\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> | • agriculture | • camping grounds |\n> | • emergency service facilities | • forestry |\n> | • public utility undertakings | • roads |\n> | • urban stormwater water quality management facilities | • utility installations (other than gas holders or generating works) |\n> | • works for drainage and landfill |  |\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> > • any buildings, works, places or land uses not included in Item 1, 2 or 3\n> \n> Zone 8 (a) National Parks and Nature Reserves\n> \n> Zone objectives\n> \n> Primary objectives\n> \n> > • to identify land which is reserved or dedicated under the [National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1974-080).\n> \n> > • to allow for the management and appropriate use of that land as provided by that Act.\n> \n> Development within the zone\n> \n> In Zone 8 (a) development for the purpose of the following is—\n> \n> Item 1 allowed without consent—\n> \n> > • any use authorised by the [National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1974-080) or any use ordinarily incidental or ancillary to such a use\n> \n> Item 2 allowed only with consent—\n> \n> > • nil\n> \n> Item 3 allowed only with consent and must satisfy the provisions of clause 8 (2)—\n> \n> > • nil\n> \n> Item 4 prohibited—\n> \n> > • any use not included in Item 1, 2 or 3\n> \n> **cl 11, table:** Am 18.8.2000; 31.1.2003; 14.2.2003; 15.10.2004; 25.2.2005; 2007 (157), Sch 1 \\[5\\].","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"General provisions","content":"# Part 3 General provisions\n\nPart 3 General provisions","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Temporary development of land","content":"#### 12 Temporary development of land\n\n12 Temporary development of land\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to enable the temporary development of land for a purpose that would otherwise be prohibited in the zone.\n> \n> > (2) Consent may be granted to development (other than designated development) for any purpose that is elsewhere prohibited by a provision of this plan for a maximum period of 14 days, whether consecutive or not, in any one year.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Development of uncoloured land on the zone map","content":"#### 13 Development of uncoloured land on the zone map\n\n13 Development of uncoloured land on the zone map\n\n> > (1) Objectives\n> > \n> > > • to enable the control of development on unzoned land.\n> > \n> > > • to ensure that development of unzoned land is compatible with surrounding development and zones.\n> > \n> > > • to ensure that development of certain waters takes account of environmental impacts and other users of the waters.\n> \n> > (2) A person must not carry out development (other than development for the purpose of an outdoor eating area on a footpath within a road reserve or development listed in Schedule 5) on unzoned land except with consent.\n> \n> > (3) In deciding whether to grant consent to development on unzoned land, the consent authority must consider—\n> > \n> > > (a) whether the proposed development is compatible with development permissible in the adjoining zone and the character and use of existing development in the vicinity, and\n> > \n> > > (b) in the case of unzoned land that is below the mean high-water mark of the ocean or an estuary, bay, lake or river—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) whether or not the proposed development would alienate the use of the waters of the ocean, estuary, bay, lake or river from recreational uses or from commercial fishing and, if so, whether there is sufficient area in the locality for those uses to mitigate the adverse effect of the proposed development on those uses, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the provisions of any coastal, estuary or river plan of management in force from time to time that applies to the unzoned land or land in the vicinity, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) any impact the proposed development may have on the natural environment.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Development near zone boundaries","content":"#### 14 Development near zone boundaries\n\n14 Development near zone boundaries\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to provide flexibility where detailed investigation of a site and its surroundings reveals that a use allowed on the other side of a zone boundary would enable a more logical and appropriate development of the site.\n> \n> > (2) This clause applies to land which is—\n> > \n> > > (a) within 20 metres of a boundary between any two of Zones 1 (c), 2 (a), 2 (b), 2 (c), 2 (d), 2 (e), 2 (f), 3 (a), 3 (b), 3 (c), 3 (d), 3 (e), 4 (a), 5 (a), 6 (a) and 6 (b), or\n> > \n> > > (b) within 50 metres of a boundary between Zones 1 (a) and 1 (b), or\n> > \n> > > (c) within 50 metres of a boundary between any zone referred to in paragraph (a) and any zone referred to in paragraph (b).\n> \n> > (3) Development that would otherwise be prohibited may, with consent, be carried out on land to which this clause applies if the development may be carried out (with or without consent) in the adjoining zone.\n> \n> > (4) Consent may be granted to development referred to in subclause (3) only if the consent authority is satisfied that the proposed development is more appropriate, due to planning, design, ownership, servicing or similar criteria, than the development that would otherwise be allowed.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Availability of essential services","content":"#### 15 Availability of essential services\n\n15 Availability of essential services\n\n> > (1) Objectives\n> > \n> > > • to ensure that development does not occur without adequate measures to protect the environment and the community’s health.\n> > \n> > > • to ensure that development occurs in a coordinated and efficient manner.\n> \n> > (2) Consent must not be granted to the carrying out of development on any land unless—\n> > \n> > > (a) a water supply and facilities for the removal or disposal of sewage and drainage are available for that land, or\n> > \n> > > (b) arrangements satisfactory to the consent authority have been made for the provision of that supply and those facilities.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Height of buildings","content":"#### 16 Height of buildings\n\n16 Height of buildings\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to ensure that the height and scale of development is appropriate to its location, surrounding development and the environmental characteristics of the land.\n> \n> > (2) Consent must not be granted to the erection of a building which exceeds the maximum height or number of storeys indicated on the Height of Buildings map in respect of the land to which the application relates.\n> \n> > (3) If an application for development consent made to the consent authority prior to the commencement of [Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000 (Amendment No 46)](/view/pdf/asmade/epi-2005-2) is not determined by the consent authority before that date—\n> > \n> > > (a) the amendments made to Schedule 1 to this plan by [Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000 (Amendment No 46)](/view/pdf/asmade/epi-2005-2) do not apply to the determination of the application, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the application is to be determined under this plan as if those amendments had not been made (that is, having regard to the definitions of height in relation to a building and storey in force under this plan immediately before that commencement).\n> \n> > (4) This clause does not apply to the land to which clause 53B applies.\n> \n> **cl 16:** Am 7.1.2005; 2006 (18), Sch 1 \\[1\\].","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Social impact assessment","content":"#### 17 Social impact assessment\n\n17 Social impact assessment\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to ensure proper consideration of development that may have a significant social or economic impact.\n> \n> > (2) Where the consent authority considers that a proposed development is likely to have a significant social or economic impact in the locality or in the local government area of Tweed, the consent authority may grant consent to the proposed development only if it has considered a socio-economic impact statement in respect of the proposed development.\n> \n> > (3) The socio-economic impact statement that the consent authority considers must do at least the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) identify the likely future impacts of the development on the affected community,\n> > \n> > > (b) analyse the impacts in terms of magnitude, significance, duration, effect on current and future conditions and community services, and the like,\n> > \n> > > (c) determine if the impacts will cause a loss of amenity within the locality due to a net reduction in community services and facilities,\n> > \n> > > (d) determine and assess possible measures for the management or mitigation of likely impacts.\n> \n> **cl 17:** Am 15.10.2004.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Rural workers’ dwellings","content":"#### 18 Rural workers’ dwellings\n\n18 Rural workers’ dwellings\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to enable the provision of on-farm accommodation for rural workers only where there is a genuine need for them to live on-site and there is a demonstrated capacity of the existing farm to support their employment.\n> \n> > (2) Consent may be granted to the erection of a rural worker’s dwelling only if the consent authority is satisfied that—\n> > \n> > > (a) its erection will not impair the use of the land for agriculture, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the existing agricultural operation genuinely necessitates that rural workers reside on the farm and the operation has the economic capacity to support them, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the resident of the rural worker’s dwelling is to be employed on that farm, and\n> > \n> > > (d) the erection of a rural worker’s dwelling would not result in there being any more than one rural worker’s dwelling on the farm, and\n> > \n> > > (e) the dwelling will not be built on land classified as Class 1 or 2 agricultural land by the Department of Agriculture.\n> \n> > (3) Consent must not be granted to the erection of a rural worker’s dwelling on an allotment of land having an area of less than 40 hectares in Zone 1 (a), 1 (b2) or 7 (d) or an allotment of less than 10 hectares in Zone 1 (b2).\n> \n> > (4) For the purposes of subclause (3), land is taken to be in Zone 1 (b2) if it is shown on the zone map by the marking “1 (b2)”.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Subdivision","content":"# Part 4 Subdivision\n\nPart 4 Subdivision","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"19","sectionType":"section","heading":"General","content":"#### 19 General\n\n19 General\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to provide a comprehensive system of planning controls for the subdivision of land in the Tweed local government area.\n> \n> > (1A) Despite Part 2 but subject to this Part, a person must not subdivide land without consent.\n> \n> > (2) Subdivision under the [Strata Schemes (Freehold Development) Act 1973](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1973-068) or the [Strata Schemes (Leasehold Development) Act 1986](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1986-219) may be carried out without consent if the land is within Zone 2 (a), 2 (b), 2 (c), 2 (d), 2 (e), 2 (f), 3 (a), 3 (b), 3 (c), 3 (d), 3 (e), 4 (a), 5 (a), 6 (a) or 6 (b).\n> \n> > (3) A person may, with consent, carry out a minor boundary adjustment, notwithstanding that the new lots may not comply with any relevant development standards applicable to the zone in which the land is situated.\n> \n> > (4) Consent is not required for a subdivision effected for the purposes of widening a public road, creating an allotment for use by a public utility undertaking, or as a public reserve or the like, notwithstanding that an allotment created by the subdivision may not comply with the minimum lot size applicable to the zone in which the land is situated.\n> \n> **cll 19:** Am 26.9.2003.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Subdivision in Zones 1 (a), 1 (b), 7 (a), 7 (d) and 7 (l)","content":"#### 20 Subdivision in Zones 1 (a), 1 (b), 7 (a), 7 (d) and 7 (l)\n\n20 Subdivision in Zones 1 (a), 1 (b), 7 (a), 7 (d) and 7 (l)\n\n> > (1) Objectives\n> > \n> > > • to prevent the potential for fragmentation of ownership of rural land that would—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) adversely affect the continuance or aggregation of sustainable agricultural units, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) generate pressure to allow isolated residential development, and provide public amenities and services, in an uncoordinated and unsustainable manner.\n> > \n> > > • to protect the ecological or scenic values of the land.\n> > \n> > > • to protect the area of Tweed’s water supply quality.\n> \n> > (2) Consent may only be granted to the subdivision of land—\n> > \n> > > (a) within Zone 1 (a), 1 (b2), 7 (a), 7 (d) or 7 (l) if the area of each allotment created is at least 40 hectares, or\n> > \n> > > (b) within Zone 1 (b1) if the area of each allotment created is at least 10 hectares.\n> \n> > (3) Despite subclause (2), consent may be granted to the subdivision of land where an allotment to be created is less than 40 hectares, or 10 hectares in the case of Zone 1 (b1), if the consent authority is satisfied that the allotment will be used for a purpose, other than for an agricultural or residential purpose, for which consent could be granted.\n> \n> > (4) For the purposes of subclauses (2) and (3)—\n> > \n> > > (a) land is taken to be within Zone 1 (b1) if it is shown on the zone map by the marking “1 (b1)”, and\n> > \n> > > (b) land is taken to be in Zone 1 (b2) if it is shown on the zone map by the marking “1 (b2)”.\n> \n> **cll 20:** Am 26.9.2003.","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Subdivision in Zone 1 (c)","content":"#### 21 Subdivision in Zone 1 (c)\n\n21 Subdivision in Zone 1 (c)\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to ensure that the semi-rural character and environmental values of the locality are protected.\n> \n> > (2) Consent may be granted to the subdivision of land in Zone 1 (c) for residential purposes only if—\n> > \n> > > (a) each allotment will be connected to a reticulated water supply system, or a tank water supply will be provided to the satisfaction of the consent authority, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the consent authority is satisfied that each allotment created is capable of accommodating adequate facilities for the treatment and disposal of sewage or will be connected to the Council’s reticulated sewerage system, and\n> > \n> > > (c) in the case of land to be connected to the Council’s reticulated sewerage system—the area of each lot created is not less than 0.4 hectare, and\n> > \n> > > (d) in the case of land not to be connected to the Council’s reticulated sewerage system—the area of each lot created is not less than 1 hectare.\n> \n> **cl 21:** Am 15.10.2004.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"21A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Subdivision in Zone 7 (f)","content":"#### 21A Subdivision in Zone 7 (f)\n\n21A Subdivision in Zone 7 (f)\n\n> > (1) Objectives\n> > \n> > > • to protect the ecological or scenic values of coastal lands,\n> > \n> > > • to protect land that may be susceptible to coastal erosion processes from inappropriate development.\n> \n> > (2) Consent may be granted to the subdivision of land within Zone 7 (f) only if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the area of each allotment created is at least 40 hectares, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the consent authority is satisfied that the allotment will be used for a purpose, other than for an agricultural or a residential purpose, for which consent could be granted.\n> \n> **cl 21A:** Ins 26.9.2003.","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Roads","content":"# Part 5 Roads\n\nPart 5 Roads","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Development near designated roads","content":"#### 22 Development near designated roads\n\n22 Development near designated roads\n\n> > (1) Objectives\n> > \n> > > • to protect and improve the capacity, efficiency and safety of designated roads.\n> > \n> > > • to prevent development on designated roads that would detract from the scenic attractiveness of the area of Tweed.\n> > \n> > > • to prevent or reduce the potential impact of traffic noise on development adjacent to designated roads.\n> \n> > (2) This clause applies to land that—\n> > \n> > > (a) has frontage to a designated road, or\n> > \n> > > (b) relies on a designated road for its sole means of vehicular access, or\n> > \n> > > (c) is within Zone 1 (a), 1 (b), 1 (c), 5 (a), 7 (a), 7 (d), 7 (f) or 7 (l) and has direct access to another road at a point less than 90 metres from that road’s intersection with a designated road.\n> \n> > (3) A person may, with the consent of the consent authority, carry out development on land within Zone 5 (a) shown by red lettering on the zone map as “Proposed Classified Road”—\n> > \n> > > (a) for a purpose for which development may be carried out on land in an adjoining zone, or\n> > \n> > > (b) for any other purpose that is compatible with development that may be carried out on land in an adjoining zone.\n> \n> > (4) The consent authority may grant consent to development on land to which this clause applies only if it is satisfied that—\n> > \n> > > (a) the development (because of its nature, appearance, cumulative effect or illumination, or the intensity or the volume or type of traffic likely to be generated, or for another similar reason) is unlikely to constitute a traffic hazard or materially reduce the capacity or efficiency of the designated road, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the location, standard and design of access points, and on-site traffic movement and parking arrangements, would ensure that through traffic movement on the designated road is not impeded, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the development, or proposed access to it, will not prejudice any future improvements to, or realignment of, the designated road, and\n> > \n> > > (d) where the land is in Zone 1 (a), 5 (a), 7 (a), 7 (d), 7 (f), or 7 (l), the development is of a type that necessitates a location in proximity to the designated road for reasons other than only commercial advantage, and\n> > \n> > > (e) the development is of a type that is not sensitive to traffic noise or, if it is, it is located or adequate measures are included to ameliorate any potential noise impact, and\n> > \n> > > (f) the development would not detract from the scenic values of the locality, particularly from the point of view of road users, and\n> > \n> > > (g) where practicable, access to the land is provided by a road other than the designated road, and\n> > \n> > > (h) in respect of any application for commercial or retail development near the Pacific Highway in Zone 1 (a), 7 (a), 7 (d), 7 (f) or 7 (l), the development—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) would not compromise the Highway’s function as the North Coast’s primary inter- and intra-regional road traffic route, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) would not contribute to the need to expend public money on the Highway to overcome the effects of ribbon development, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) would not compromise highway safety and efficiency, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) would not cause or contribute to the shifting of the retail/commercial foci of any town from the town centre to a highway-orientated site.\n> \n> > (5) (Repealed)\n> \n> **cl 22:** Am 18.8.2000; 15.10.2004; 2008 (571), Sch 3.175 \\[1\\] \\[2\\].","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Control of access","content":"#### 23 Control of access\n\n23 Control of access\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to control access to designated roads.\n> \n> > (2) A road or other means of access which forms a junction or intersection with a designated road must not be opened or formed except with development consent.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Set backs to designated roads","content":"#### 24 Set backs to designated roads\n\n24 Set backs to designated roads\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to control development along designated roads.\n> \n> > (2) This clause applies to land within Zone No 1 (a), 1 (b), 1 (c), 7 (a), 7 (d), 7 (f) or 7 (l) or zoned 5 (a) (Forestry).\n> \n> > (3) Except as provided by subclause (4), a building of a kind described in Column 1 of the following Table must not be erected on land to which this clause applies if the distance between the proposed building and any designated road would be less than the distance specified in Column 2 of the Table.\n> > \n> > Table\n> > \n> > | Column 1Buildings used for— | Column 2Distance in metres from designated road |\n> > | bulk stores, extractive industries, junkyards, liquid fuel depots, offensive or hazardous industries or transport terminals | 100 |\n> > | caravan parks, hotels, industries (other than offensive or hazardous industries), motels or moveable dwelling parks | 50 |\n> > | anything else | 30 |\n> \n> > (4) The consent authority may require a greater distance between the proposed building and any designated road based on consideration of matters listed in clause 22 (4).","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Environment and resource provisions","content":"# Part 6 Environment and resource provisions\n\nPart 6 Environment and resource provisions","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Development in Zone 7 (a) Environmental Protection (Wetlands and Littoral Rainforests) and on adjacent land","content":"#### 25 Development in Zone 7 (a) Environmental Protection (Wetlands and Littoral Rainforests) and on adjacent land\n\n25 Development in Zone 7 (a) Environmental Protection (Wetlands and Littoral Rainforests) and on adjacent land\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to ensure that wetlands and littoral rainforests are preserved and protected in the environmental and economic interests of the area of Tweed.\n> \n> > (2) Unless it is exempt development, a person must not clear vegetation from, drain, excavate or fill land within Zone 7 (a) except with development consent.\n> \n> > (3) Consent must not be granted to the carrying out of development on land within Zone 7 (a) or on land adjacent to land within Zone 7 (a) unless the consent authority has taken into consideration—\n> > \n> > > (a) the likely effects of the development on the flora and fauna found in the wetlands or littoral rainforest, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the potential for disturbance of native flora and fauna as a result of intrusion by humans and domestic and feral animals, increased fire risk, rubbish dumping, weed invasion and vegetation clearing, and\n> > \n> > > (c) a plan of management showing how any adverse effects arising from the development can be mitigated, and\n> > \n> > > (d) the likely effects of the development on the water table, and\n> > \n> > > (e) the effect on the wetlands or littoral rainforest of any proposed clearing, draining, excavating or filling.\n> \n> > (4) (Repealed)\n> \n> **cl 25:** Am 21.11.2003; 2008 (571), Sch 3.175 \\[3\\].","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Development in Zone 7 (d) Environmental Protection (Scenic/Escarpment)","content":"#### 26 Development in Zone 7 (d) Environmental Protection (Scenic/Escarpment)\n\n26 Development in Zone 7 (d) Environmental Protection (Scenic/Escarpment)\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to ensure that the development of land within Zone 7 (d) minimises soil erosion and will preserve or enhance the scenic quality of the land and the locality.\n> \n> > (2) Unless it is exempt development, a person must not clear vegetation from, excavate or erect a building on land within Zone 7 (d) except with development consent.\n> \n> > (3) Consent must not be granted to the erection of a building on land within Zone 7 (d) unless the consent authority is satisfied that—\n> > \n> > > (a) the scale, height and location of the building, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the colour, type and reflectivity of materials to be used,\n> > \n> > will preserve or enhance the scenic quality of the land and the locality.","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Development in Zone 7 (f) Environmental Protection (Coastal Lands)","content":"#### 27 Development in Zone 7 (f) Environmental Protection (Coastal Lands)\n\n27 Development in Zone 7 (f) Environmental Protection (Coastal Lands)\n\n> > (1) Objectives\n> > \n> > > • to protect land that may be susceptible to coastal erosion processes from inappropriate development.\n> \n> > (2) In deciding whether to grant consent to development in Zone 7 (f), the consent authority must consider—\n> > \n> > > (a) the provisions of any plan of management adopted by the Council under the [Local Government Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-030) that is applicable to the land, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the impact of the development on the behaviour of the sea, or an arm of the sea, or any bay, inlet, lagoon, lake, body of water, river, stream or watercourse, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the impact of the development on any beach or dune or the bed, bank, shoreline, foreshore, margin or flood plain of the sea or any bay, inlet, lagoon, lake, body of water, river, stream or watercourse, and\n> > \n> > > (d) the impact of the development on the landscape or scenic quality of the locality, and\n> > \n> > > (e) the impact of the development on any native vegetation, and\n> > \n> > > (f) the potential impacts of climate change including sea level rise.\n> \n> > (3), (4) (Repealed)\n> \n> **cl 27:** Am 26.9.2003; 2008 (571), Sch 3.175 \\[4\\]–\\[6\\].","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Development in Zone 7 (l) Environmental Protection (Habitat) and on adjacent land","content":"#### 28 Development in Zone 7 (l) Environmental Protection (Habitat) and on adjacent land\n\n28 Development in Zone 7 (l) Environmental Protection (Habitat) and on adjacent land\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to protect wildlife habitat from the adverse impacts of development.\n> \n> > (2) Unless it is exempt development, a person must not clear vegetation from, drain, excavate or fill land within Zone 7 (l) except with development consent.\n> \n> > (3) (Repealed)\n> \n> > (4) The consent authority must not grant consent to development on or adjacent to land within Zone 7 (l) unless it has taken into consideration—\n> > \n> > > (a) the likely effects of the development on the flora and fauna found in the locality, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the potential for disturbance of native flora and fauna as a result of intrusion by humans and domestic and feral animals, increased fire risk, rubbish dumping, weed invasion and vegetation clearing, and\n> > \n> > > (c) a plan of management showing how any adverse effects arising from the development are to be mitigated.\n> \n> **cl 28:** Am 2008 (571), Sch 3.175 \\[7\\].","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Development adjacent to Zone 8 (a) National Parks and Nature Reserves","content":"#### 29 Development adjacent to Zone 8 (a) National Parks and Nature Reserves\n\n29 Development adjacent to Zone 8 (a) National Parks and Nature Reserves\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to ensure that development of land adjacent to Zone 8 (a) does not have a significant impact on wildlife habitat.\n> \n> > (2) The consent authority must not grant consent to development adjacent to land within Zone 8 (a) unless it has taken into consideration—\n> > \n> > > (a) the likely effects of the development on the flora and fauna found in the locality, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the potential for disturbance of native flora and fauna as a result of intrusion by humans and domestic and feral animals, increased fire risk, rubbish dumping, weed invasion and vegetation clearing.","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition of “vegetation clearing”","content":"#### 30 Definition of “vegetation clearing”\n\n30 Definition of “vegetation clearing”\n\n> For the purpose of this Part, vegetation clearing means any one or more of the following—\n> \n> > (a) cutting down, felling, thinning, logging or removing any vegetation, or\n> \n> > (b) killing, destroying, poisoning, ringbarking, uprooting or burning vegetation, or\n> \n> > (c) severing, topping or lopping branches, limbs, stems or trunks of native vegetation, or\n> \n> > (d) substantially damaging or injuring native vegetation in any other way.","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Hazards and buffers","content":"# Part 7 Hazards and buffers\n\nPart 7 Hazards and buffers","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Development adjoining waterbodies","content":"#### 31 Development adjoining waterbodies\n\n31 Development adjoining waterbodies\n\n> > (1) Objectives\n> > \n> > > • to protect and enhance scenic quality, water quality, aquatic ecosystems, bio-diversity and wildlife habitat and corridors.\n> > \n> > > • to provide adequate public access to waterways.\n> > \n> > > • to minimise the impact on development from known biting midge and mosquito breeding areas.\n> \n> > (2) This clause applies to land that adjoins the mean high-water mark (or the bank where there is no mean high-water mark) of a waterbody.\n> \n> > (3) Consent must not be granted to development on land to which this clause applies, within such distance as is determined by the consent authority of the mean high-water mark or, where there is no mean high-water mark, the top of the bank or shore of a stream, creek, river, lagoon or lake unless it is satisfied that—\n> > \n> > > (a) the development will not have a significant adverse effect on scenic quality, water quality, marine ecosystems, or the bio-diversity of the riverine or estuarine area or its function as a wildlife corridor or habitat, and\n> > \n> > > (b) adequate arrangements for public access to and use of foreshore areas have been made in those cases where the consent authority considers that public access to and use of foreshore areas are appropriate and desirable requirements, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the development is compatible with any coastal, estuary or river plan of management adopted by the Council under the [Local Government Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-030) that applies to the land or to land that may be affected by the development, and\n> > \n> > > (d) the development addresses the impact of increased demand from domestic water supply on stream flow.\n> > \n> > > (e) the development addresses the likely impact of biting midge and mosquitoes on residents and tourists and the measures to be used to ameliorate the identified impact.\n> \n> > (4) The consent authority may require as a condition of consent to any development that the following be carried out—\n> > \n> > > (a) the rehabilitation of land adjoining the waterbed to create a vegetated riparian zone or wetland,\n> > \n> > > (b) works to stabilise the bank or shoreline of a waterbed.\n> \n> > (5) In determining a distance for the purposes of this clause, the consent authority shall have regard to—\n> > \n> > > (a) the preservation of the scenic quality of foreshores, and\n> > \n> > > (b) minimising the risk of pollution of waterways, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the protection of foreshore ecosystems, and\n> > \n> > > (d) the intended or planned use for the foreshore.\n> \n> **cl 31:** Am 21.11.2003.","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Aircraft noise","content":"#### 32 Aircraft noise\n\n32 Aircraft noise\n\n> > (1) Objectives\n> > \n> > > • to prevent certain noise sensitive developments from locating in proximity to Coolangatta Airport and its flight paths.\n> > \n> > > • to minimise the noise impact from the operation of Coolangatta Airport on development in its vicinity.\n> \n> > (2) This clause applies to land within the 20 or higher ANEF contour.\n> \n> > (3) Consent must not be granted to development for the purpose of a caravan park, child care centre, hospital or educational establishment or for residential development (including subdivision for residential purposes, but not including the erection or use of a dwelling house) within the 25 or higher ANEF contour.\n> \n> > (4) The consent authority must not grant consent to the erection of a dwelling house within the 25 or higher ANEF contour unless it imposes a condition on the consent that the building is to meet the building construction requirements of Australian Standard AS 2021–1994(Acoustics–Aircraft noise intrusion—Building siting and construction).\n> \n> > (5) When deciding whether to grant consent to development for—\n> > \n> > > (a) the purpose of a caravan park, child care centre, hospital or educational establishment or for residential development between the 20 and 25 ANEF contours, or\n> > \n> > > (b) a community building, place of assembly, place of public worship or retail, commercial or light industrial purposes within the 25 or higher ANEF contour,\n> > \n> > the consent authority must consider Australian Standard AS 2021–1994(Acoustics–Aircraft noise intrusion—Building siting and construction).","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obstacles to aircraft","content":"#### 33 Obstacles to aircraft\n\n33 Obstacles to aircraft\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to ensure that development in the vicinity of Coolangatta and Murwillumbah Airports and en route flight paths does not increase the risk of obstacles to aircraft.\n> \n> > (2) When deciding whether to grant consent to development in the vicinity of Coolangatta or Murwillumbah Airports, the consent authority must consider any current obstacle limitation surfaces plan or procedures for air navigation services—aircraft operations plan prepared by the airport operator that has been notified to the Council.\n> \n> > (3) When deciding whether to grant consent to a building or structure 110 metres or more above ground level, the consent authority must further consider the requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority under regulations 89Y and 89Z of the [Civil Aviation Regulations 1988](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth.","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Flooding","content":"#### 34 Flooding\n\n34 Flooding\n\n> > (1) Objectives\n> > \n> > > • to minimise future potential flood damage by ensuring that only appropriate compatible development occurs on flood liable land.\n> > \n> > > • to minimise the adverse effect of flooding on the community.\n> \n> > (2) Where, in the consent authority’s opinion, land is likely to be subject to flooding, then it must not grant consent to development on that land unless it has considered—\n> > \n> > > (a) the extent and nature of the flooding hazard affecting the land, and\n> > \n> > > (b) whether or not the development would increase the risk or severity of flooding of other land in the vicinity, and\n> > \n> > > (c) whether the risk or severity of flooding affecting the development could be reasonably mitigated, and\n> > \n> > > (d) the impact of the development on emergency services, and\n> > \n> > > (e) the provisions of Section A3—Development of Flood Liable Land of Tweed Development Control Plan.\n> \n> **cl 34:** Am 2007 (157), Sch 1 \\[6\\].","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Acid sulfate soils","content":"#### 35 Acid sulfate soils\n\n35 Acid sulfate soils\n\n> > (1) Objectives\n> > \n> > > • to manage disturbance of acid sulfate soils to minimise impacts on water quality, ecosystems, infrastructure and agricultural and urban activities.\n> > \n> > > • to require special consideration and development consent for works, including some agricultural and infrastructure-related works, that would disturb soils or ground water levels in areas identified as having acid sulfate soils.\n> > \n> > > • to provide for a regime of self-regulation by those organisations which have demonstrated to the Council their ability to manage acid sulfate soils issues.\n> \n> > (2) For the purpose of this clause, works includes—\n> > \n> > > (a) any landform alteration that may result in the disturbance of soil (such as occurs in carrying out agriculture, including land levelling and the like, the construction of new drains, the widening, deepening or extension of existing drains, extractive industries, dredging, the construction of artificial waterbodies (including canals, dams or detention basins), footings, road or bridgeworks, the laying of cables, pipes etc, or flood mitigation works), or\n> > \n> > > (b) any other works which may lower ground water levels.\n> \n> > (3) A person must not, without development consent, carry out works on land shown as being Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 land on the series of maps held in the office of the Council and marked “Acid Sulfate Soil Planning Map”, being the works specified for the class of land in the following Table—\n> > \n> > Table\n> > \n> > | Class of land | Specified works |\n> > | 1 | Any works |\n> > | 2 | • Works below the ground surface• Works by which the watertable is likely to be lowered |\n> > | 3 | • Works beyond 1 metre below the natural ground surface• Works by which the watertable is likely to be lowered beyond 1 metre below the natural ground surface |\n> > | 4 | • Works beyond 2 metres below the natural ground surface• Works by which the watertable is likely to be lowered beyond 2 metres below the natural ground surface |\n> > | 5 | • Works within 500 metres of Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 land which are likely to lower the watertable below 1 metre AHD in adjacent Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 land |\n> \n> > (4) The consent authority must not grant consent to works specified in subclause (3) unless it has considered—\n> > \n> > > (a) a preliminary soil assessment to ascertain the presence or absence of acid sulfate soils within the area of proposed works, unless the applicant agrees that acid sulfate soils are present within the area of proposed works, and\n> > \n> > > (b) where the preliminary soil assessment ascertains (or the applicant agrees) that acid sulfate soils are present, the adequacy of an acid sulfate soils management plan prepared in accordance with guidelines, as amended from time to time, published by the Environment Protection Authority, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the likelihood of the proposed development resulting in the oxidation of acid sulfate soils and discharge of acid water from the area of the proposed works, and\n> > \n> > > (d) (Repealed)\n> \n> > (5) Subclauses (3) and (4) do not apply to works carried out on land shown as Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 land on the series of maps held in the Council’s office and marked “Acid Sulfate Soil Planning Map” if the land has been lawfully filled and the proposed works do not extend beneath the depth of the fill.\n> \n> > (6) Subclauses (3) and (4) do not apply to works carried out on land shown as Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 land on the series of maps held in the office of the Council and marked “Acid Sulfate Soil Planning Map” for the purpose of agriculture (including drains, land levelling, dams, road works and the like) provided that—\n> > \n> > > (a) a production area entitlement with the NSW Sugar Milling Co-operative Limited applies to the land at the time of carrying out the works, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the works are carried out in accordance with a drainage management plan lodged with and endorsed by the NSW Sugar Milling Co-operative Limited, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the drainage management plan has been prepared in accordance with the Sugar Industry Best Practice Guidelines, a copy of which is available at the office of the Council, and\n> > \n> > > (d) the Sugar Industry Best Practice Guidelines have been approved by the Director-General of the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning in consultation with the NSW Acid Sulfate Soils Management Advisory Committee (ASSMAC) and the Department of Agriculture and have been adopted by the Council, and\n> > \n> > > (e) the works are not carried out in respect of any major drain listed in Schedule 7, or on land within Zone 7 (a) or 7 (l), and\n> > \n> > > (f) the Council has not served a notice on the person carrying out or using the works, or published a notice in a newspaper circulating in the locality of the works, requiring that the carrying out or use of the works must cease or that development consent must be obtained prior to the carrying out or further use of the works.\n> \n> > (7) An annual review of drainage management plans and works to which subclause (6) relates is to be carried out by NSW Sugar Mills Co-operative Limited to a standard satisfactory to the Council and the Co-op is to provide the Council with a copy of the results of the review immediately after it has been carried out. The Council may issue a notice under subclause (6) (f) relating to any one or more of those works if either of those requirements is not complied with.\n> \n> **cl 35:** Am 2008 (571), Sch 3.175 \\[8\\].","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coastal erosion outside Zone 7 (f)","content":"#### 36 Coastal erosion outside Zone 7 (f)\n\n36 Coastal erosion outside Zone 7 (f)\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to protect land that may be subject to coastal erosion (but not within Zone 7 (f)) from inappropriate development.\n> \n> > (2) In determining whether to grant consent to development involving the erection of a building or the carrying out of a work at or above the surface of the ground on land that in the consent authority’s opinion may be subject to coastal erosion, the consent authority must—\n> > \n> > > (a) (Repealed)\n> > \n> > > (b) consider—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the likelihood of the proposed development adversely affecting the behaviour or being adversely affected by the behaviour of the sea, or of water in an arm of the sea or any other body of water, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the likelihood of the proposed development adversely affecting any beach or dune or the bed, bank, shoreline, foreshore, margin or floodplain of the sea, any arm of the sea or any other body of water, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) the likelihood of the proposed development adversely affecting the landscape or scenic quality of the locality, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) the potential impacts of climate change including sea level rise.\n> \n> **cl 36:** Am 2008 (571), Sch 3.175 \\[9\\] \\[10\\].","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"37","sectionType":"section","heading":"Electricity transmission line corridor","content":"#### 37 Electricity transmission line corridor\n\n37 Electricity transmission line corridor\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to cater for the alignment of, and development in proximity to, major transmission lines.\n> \n> > (2) Development, other than exempt development and agriculture, must not be carried out on land within a transmission line corridor shown on the zone map, except with development consent.\n> \n> > (3) The consent authority must not grant consent unless it has—\n> > \n> > > (a) notified NorthPower of the proposed development, and\n> > \n> > > (b) considered any representations received from NorthPower within 21 days of such notification.","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Future road corridors","content":"#### 38 Future road corridors\n\n38 Future road corridors\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to cater for the alignment of, and development in proximity to, future roads.\n> \n> > (2) Development, other than exempt development or agriculture, must not be carried out on land in or adjoining a future road corridor shown on the zone map, except with development consent.\n> \n> > (3) The consent authority must not grant consent unless it has considered the effect of that development on the future alignment of the road corridor.","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Remediation of contaminated land","content":"#### 39 Remediation of contaminated land\n\n39 Remediation of contaminated land\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to ensure that contaminated land is adequately remediated prior to development occurring.\n> \n> > (2) [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resilience and Hazards) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0730), Chapter 4 applies to land to which this plan applies despite any other provision of this plan.\n> \n> **cl 39:** Am 2022 (72), Sch 1.60\\[2\\]","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"39A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Bushfire protection","content":"#### 39A Bushfire protection\n\n39A Bushfire protection\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to minimise bushfire risk to built assets and people and to reduce bushfire threat to ecological assets and environmental assets.\n> \n> > (2) In determining whether to grant consent to development in areas that, in the opinion of the consent authority, are likely to be affected by bushfire, the consent authority must take into account—\n> > \n> > > (a) whether the development is likely to have a significant adverse effect on the implementation of any strategies for bushfire control and fuel management adopted by the NSW Rural Fire Service District Office or the Bush Fire Management Committee constituted for the area, and\n> > \n> > > (b) whether a significant threat to the lives of residents, visitors or emergency services personnel may be created or increased as a result of the development (including any threat created or increased by the access arrangements to and from the development), and\n> > \n> > > (c) whether the increased demand for emergency services during bushfire events that is created by the development would lead to a significant decrease in the ability of the emergency services to effectively control major bushfires, and\n> > \n> > > (d) the adequacy of measures proposed to avoid or mitigate the threat from bushfires including—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the siting of the development, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the design of structures and the materials used, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) the importance of fuel-free and fuel-reduced areas, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) landscaping and fire control aids such as roads, reserves, access arrangements and on-site water supplies, and\n> > \n> > > (e) the environmental and visual impacts of the clearing of vegetation for bushfire hazard reduction.\n> \n> > (3) In taking into account the matters required by subclause (2), the consent authority must have regard to the provisions of Planning for Bush Fire Protection and must be satisfied that those provisions are, as much as is possible, complied with.\n> \n> > (4) In this clause—\n> > \n> > Planning for Bush Fire Protection means the document prescribed by the [Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2021-0759), section 271.\n> \n> **cl 39A:** Ins 27.2.2004. Am 2007 No 82, Sch 3.27; 2020 (69), Sch 1.12\\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2023 (83), Sch 1.9\\[1\\] \\[2\\].","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"Part 8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Heritage provisions","content":"# Part 8 Heritage provisions\n\nPart 8 Heritage provisions","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Heritage provisions objectives","content":"#### 40 Heritage provisions objectives\n\n40 Heritage provisions objectives\n\n> The objectives of the heritage provisions are as follows—\n> \n> > • to conserve the environmental heritage of the area of Tweed.\n> \n> > • to ensure that any development does not adversely affect the heritage significance of heritage items and heritage conservation areas and their settings.\n> \n> > • to provide for public involvement in the conservation of environmental heritage.\n> \n> > • to integrate heritage conservation into the planning and development control processes.","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Heritage items and conservation areas","content":"#### 41 Heritage items and conservation areas\n\n41 Heritage items and conservation areas\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of this Part, heritage items are those items listed in Schedule 2.\n> \n> > (2) Those portions of the villages of Uki and Tumbulgum located within the broken dashed line on the zone map are heritage conservation areas.","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Protection of heritage items, heritage conservation areas and relics","content":"#### 42 Protection of heritage items, heritage conservation areas and relics\n\n42 Protection of heritage items, heritage conservation areas and relics\n\n> > (1) The following development may be carried out only with development consent—\n> > \n> > > (a) demolishing, defacing, damaging or moving a heritage item or a building, work, relic, tree or place within a heritage conservation area, or\n> > \n> > > (b) altering a heritage item or a building, work or relic within a heritage conservation area by making structural changes to its exterior, or\n> > \n> > > (c) altering a heritage item or a building, work or relic within a heritage conservation area by making non-structural changes to the detail, fabric, finish or appearance of its exterior, except changes resulting from any maintenance necessary for its ongoing protective care which does not adversely affect its heritage significance, or\n> > \n> > > (d) moving a relic, or excavating land for the purpose of discovering, exposing or moving a relic, or\n> > \n> > > (e) erecting a building on, or subdividing, land on which a heritage item is located or which is within a heritage conservation area.\n> \n> > (2) Development consent is not required by this clause if the consent authority is of the opinion that the proposed development would not affect the heritage significance of the heritage item or heritage conservation area.\n> \n> > (3) When determining a development application required by this clause, the consent authority must take into consideration the extent to which the carrying out of the proposed development would affect the heritage significance of the heritage item or heritage conservation area.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > The website of the Heritage Branch of the Department of Planning has publications that provide guidance on assessing the impact of proposed development on the heritage significance of items (for example, Statements of Heritage Impact).\n> \n> **cl 42:** Am 2008 (571), Sch 3.175 \\[11\\]","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"43","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 43\n\n43 (Repealed)","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Development of land within likely or known archaeological sites","content":"#### 44 Development of land within likely or known archaeological sites\n\n44 Development of land within likely or known archaeological sites\n\n> > (1) The consent authority may grant consent to the carrying out of development on an archaeological site that has Aboriginal heritage significance (such as a site that is the location of an Aboriginal place or a relic within the meaning of the [National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1974-080)), or a potential archaeological site that is reasonably likely to have Aboriginal heritage significance only if—\n> > \n> > > (a) it has considered an assessment of how the proposed development would affect the conservation of the site and any relic known or reasonably likely to be located at the site prepared in accordance with any guidelines for the time being notified to it by the Director-General of National Parks and Wildlife, and\n> > \n> > > (b) except where the proposed development is integrated development, it has notified the local Aboriginal communities (in such a way as it thinks appropriate) of the development application and taken into consideration any comments received in response within 21 days after the notice was sent, and\n> > \n> > > (c) it is satisfied that any necessary consent or permission under the [National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1974-080) has been granted.\n> \n> > (2) The consent authority may grant consent to the carrying out of development on an archaeological site that has non-Aboriginal heritage significance or a potential archaeological site that is reasonably likely to have non-Aboriginal heritage significance only if—\n> > \n> > > (a) it has considered an assessment of how the proposed development would affect the conservation of the site and any relic known or reasonably likely to be located at the site prepared in accordance with any guidelines for the time being notified to it by the Heritage Council, and\n> > \n> > > (b) (Repealed)\n> > \n> > > (c) it is satisfied that any necessary excavation permit required by the [Heritage Act 1977](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1977-136) has been granted.\n> \n> **cl 44:** Am 2008 (571), Sch 3.175 \\[13\\] \\[14\\].","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Development in the vicinity of heritage items, heritage conservation areas, archaeological sites or potential archaeological sites","content":"#### 45 Development in the vicinity of heritage items, heritage conservation areas, archaeological sites or potential archaeological sites\n\n45 Development in the vicinity of heritage items, heritage conservation areas, archaeological sites or potential archaeological sites\n\n> The consent authority must take into consideration the likely effect of the proposed development on the heritage significance of a heritage item, heritage conservation area, archaeological site or potential archaeological site, and on its setting, when determining an application for consent to carry out development on land in its vicinity.","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conservation incentives","content":"#### 46 Conservation incentives\n\n46 Conservation incentives\n\n> The consent authority may consent to the use, for any purpose, of a building that is a heritage item or is within a heritage conservation area, or of the land on which the building is erected, even though the use would otherwise be prohibited by this plan, if it is satisfied that—\n> \n> > (a) the proposed use would not adversely affect the heritage significance of the heritage item or heritage conservation area, and\n> \n> > (b) the conservation of the building depends on the granting of the consent.","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"Part 9","sectionType":"part","heading":"Advertising signs","content":"# Part 9 Advertising signs\n\nPart 9 Advertising signs","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Advertising signs","content":"#### 47 Advertising signs\n\n47 Advertising signs\n\n> > (1) Objective The objective of the advertising sign provisions is to ensure that outdoor advertising—\n> > \n> > > (a) conveys advertisers’ messages and images while complementing and conforming to both the building on which it is displayed and the character of the locality, and\n> > \n> > > (b) does not adversely affect the locality in terms of appearance, size, illumination or overshadowing or in any other way, and\n> > \n> > > (c) does not lead to visual clutter through the proliferation of signs, and\n> > \n> > > (d) does not detract from the rural character or scenic qualities of the area of Tweed.\n> \n> > (2) Advertisements allowed only with consent Development for the purpose of an advertisement on land within a zone other than a rural, open space or environmental protection zone may be carried out with development consent only if it is not prohibited under subclause (4).\n> \n> > (3) Development for the purpose of an advertisement on land within a rural, open space or environmental protection zone may be carried out with development consent only if it is not prohibited under subclause (4) and it is either—\n> > \n> > > (a) a temporary sign in Zone 7 (a), 7 (d) or 7 (l), or\n> > \n> > > (b) an advertisement that directs the travelling public to a specific tourist facility, lawful business or place of scientific, historic or scenic interest and the consent authority is satisfied that—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the principal purpose of the advertisement is to direct the travelling public to that building or place, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the dimensions and overall size of the advertisement are not larger than would reasonably be required to so direct the travelling public, or\n> > \n> > > (c) an advertisement relating to a lawful use on the land on which the advertisement is to be displayed.\n> \n> > (4) Advertisements prohibited Development for the purpose of a roof sign, an A-frame sign on public land, a flashing sign or an animated sign (otherwise than as exempt development) is prohibited.","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"Part 10","sectionType":"part","heading":"Acquisition of land","content":"# Part 10 Acquisition of land\n\nPart 10 Acquisition of land","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Acquisition and development of land in Zone 5 (a) (RTA Road)","content":"#### 48 Acquisition and development of land in Zone 5 (a) (RTA Road)\n\n48 Acquisition and development of land in Zone 5 (a) (RTA Road)\n\n> Note.\n> \n> Nothing in this clause is to be construed as requiring a public authority to acquire land—see section 27 (3) of the Act.\n> \n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to set out the requirements for the acquisition and interim development of land set aside for future RTA roads.\n> \n> > (2) In this clause—\n> > \n> > vacant land means land on which, immediately before the day on which the notice under subclause (3) is given, there were no buildings other than fences.\n> \n> > (3) The owner of any land within Zone 5 (a) shown in red lettering on the zone map as “RTA Road” may, by notice in writing, require the RTA to acquire the land.\n> \n> > (4) On receipt of such a notice, the RTA must acquire the land if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the land is vacant, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the land is not vacant but—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the land is included in the 5-year works program of the RTA current at the time of the receipt of the notice, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) (Repealed)\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) the RTA is of the opinion that the owner of the land will suffer hardship if the land is not acquired within a reasonable time,\n> > \n> > but the RTA is not required to acquire the land if it might reasonably be required to be dedicated for a public road.\n> \n> > (5) (Repealed)\n> \n> > (6) Land acquired under this clause may be developed for any purpose, with development consent, until such time as it is required for the purpose for which it was acquired.\n> \n> **cl 48:** Am 2008 (571), Sch 3.175 \\[15\\]–\\[17\\]; 2021 (716), Sch 1.50\\[4\\].","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"49","sectionType":"section","heading":"Acquisition and development of certain land in Zones 5 (a) and 6 (a)","content":"#### 49 Acquisition and development of certain land in Zones 5 (a) and 6 (a)\n\n49 Acquisition and development of certain land in Zones 5 (a) and 6 (a)\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to set out the requirements for the acquisition and interim development of land set aside for future local roads, open space and other Council purposes.\n> \n> > (2) This clause applies to land within—\n> > \n> > > (a) Zone 5 (a) shown on the zone map by red lettering as “Drainage”, “Council Purposes” or “Council Road”, or\n> > \n> > > (b) Zone 6 (a), except land held by a public authority for the purposes of public open space.\n> \n> > (3) The owner of any land to which this clause applies may, by notice in writing, require the Council to acquire the land.\n> \n> > (4) On the receipt of a notice referred to in subclause (3), the Council must acquire the land unless the land may be required to be provided as a condition of consent to the carrying out of development.\n> \n> > (5) A person may, with development consent, carry out development for any purpose on land to which this clause applies until the land is acquired or developed for the purpose for which it is zoned.\n> \n> > (6) A person must not carry out development on land to which this clause applies prior to its acquisition so as to render the land unfit for the purposes for which it is zoned.\n> \n> > (7) Consent referred to in subclause (5) must not be granted unless consideration has been given to—\n> > \n> > > (a) the need for the proposed development on the land, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the impact of the proposed development on the existing or likely future use of the land, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the need to retain the land for its existing or likely future use, and\n> > \n> > > (d) the effect of the proposed development on the costs of acquisition, and\n> > \n> > > (e) the imminence of acquisition, if the land has not yet been acquired, and\n> > \n> > > (f) the costs of reinstatement of the land for the purposes for which the land is to be acquired.\n> \n> > (8) In granting such a consent, the consent authority may impose conditions requiring—\n> > \n> > > (a) the removal of any building or work for which the consent is being granted, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the reinstatement of the land or removal of any waste materials, refuse or contaminants,\n> > \n> > without the payment of compensation by the consent authority.","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"Part 11","sectionType":"part","heading":"Particular area provisions","content":"# Part 11 Particular area provisions\n\nPart 11 Particular area provisions","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"50","sectionType":"section","heading":"Floor space ratios in Zones 3 (a) and 3 (b) at Tweed Heads","content":"#### 50 Floor space ratios in Zones 3 (a) and 3 (b) at Tweed Heads\n\n50 Floor space ratios in Zones 3 (a) and 3 (b) at Tweed Heads\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to control by floor space ratio the intensity of retail uses in Zone 3 (a) (the Sub-regional Business zone) and certain parts of Zone 3 (b) (the General Business zone), and encourage the consolidation of lots.\n> \n> > (2) This clause applies to land within Zones 3 (a) and 3 (b) at Tweed Heads.\n> \n> > (3) Buildings proposed to be erected on land to which this clause applies must not exceed the floor space ratios (FSRs) in the following Table—\n> > \n> > Table\n> > \n> > | Floor space ratios |\n> > | Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |\n> > | Zone | Maximum FSR for sites less than 2,000m2 | Maximum FSR for sites 2,000m2 or more, without bonuses | Maximum FSR for sites 2,000m2 or more, with bonuses |\n> > | 3 (a) | 2:1 | 2:1 | 4:1 |\n> > | 3 (b) | 1:1, including not more than 0.25:1 for retail or refreshment rooms | 1:1, including not more than 0.25:1 for retail or refreshment rooms | 2:1 |\n> \n> > (4) In order to achieve the maximum floor space ratio contained in Column 4 of the Table, a development must provide bonuses as specified in Section B2—Tweed Heads of Tweed Development Control Plan.\n> \n> **cl 50:** Am 18.8.2000; 2007 (157), Sch 1 \\[7\\].","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"51","sectionType":"section","heading":"Development in Zone 3 (e) Special Tourist (Jack Evans Boatharbour)","content":"#### 51 Development in Zone 3 (e) Special Tourist (Jack Evans Boatharbour)\n\n51 Development in Zone 3 (e) Special Tourist (Jack Evans Boatharbour)\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to ensure that potential environmental effects of development in Zone 3 (e) are properly assessed and ameliorated and that development is consistent with a more detailed development control plan for the area.\n> \n> > (2) The consent authority must not grant consent to development on land within Zone 3 (e) unless the consent authority is satisfied that—\n> > \n> > > (a) adequate measures have been included in the proposal to treat, control and redirect stormwater and other run off, so as to maintain and enhance water quality in the boatharbour, river and ocean, and\n> > \n> > > (b) satisfactory availability of sunlight, particularly in winter, to all public open space and pedestrian and waterfront areas, is ensured, and the proposal will respond adequately to the micro-climate of the area, including winds, and\n> > \n> > > (c) adequate methods are incorporated for the disposal and filtration of de-watered material from excavated sites and to ensure stability of the site during and after construction.\n> \n> > (3) The Council must not grant consent to any development within Zone 3 (e) unless it is satisfied that such development makes adequate provision for public roads and road upgrading.","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"51A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Multi-dwelling housing densities in Zone 2 (a)","content":"#### 51A Multi-dwelling housing densities in Zone 2 (a)\n\n51A Multi-dwelling housing densities in Zone 2 (a)\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to control the density of multi-dwelling housing in Zone 2 (a) (the Low Density Residential zone) by the use of a development standard.\n> \n> > (2) Multi-dwelling housing proposed to be erected on land within Zone 2 (a) is to be at a density not greater than—\n> > \n> > > (a) one dwelling per 450 square metres of site area, or\n> > \n> > > (b) if the site is within 300 metres of a business centre as indicated on the Business Centres Map—one dwelling per 250 square metres of site area.\n> \n> **cl 51A:** Ins 31.1.2003. Am 15.10.2004.","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"51B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Multi-dwelling housing in Zones 3 (a) and 3 (b)","content":"#### 51B Multi-dwelling housing in Zones 3 (a) and 3 (b)\n\n51B Multi-dwelling housing in Zones 3 (a) and 3 (b)\n\n> > (1) Objective The objective of this clause is to allow multi-dwelling housing on land zoned 3 (a) or 3 (b), but only if it meets certain criteria to ensure the development of the land does not undermine its commercial use and the objectives of those zones.\n> \n> > (2) This clause applies to land within Zone 3 (a) or 3 (b).\n> \n> > (3) Despite the Table to clause 11, a person may, with the consent of the Council, carry out development on land to which this clause applies for the purpose of multi-dwelling housing, subject to subclauses (4) and (5).\n> \n> > (4) Multi-dwelling housing on land to which this clause applies must be attached to shops, commercial premises or other non-residential development on the same site.\n> \n> > (5) If multi-dwelling housing is located at ground level or within 2.4 metres of ground level, a dwelling or car park area must not front any commercial street listed in Schedule 8.\n> \n> **cl 51B:** Ins 25.2.2005.","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"52","sectionType":"section","heading":"Zone map overlay provisions","content":"#### 52 Zone map overlay provisions\n\n52 Zone map overlay provisions\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to apply special provisions relating principally to environmental protection within particular areas shown on the zone map.\n> \n> > (2) In relation to land shown on the zone map in any one or more of the manners indicated in Column 1 of the following Table, the corresponding provisions specified opposite in Column 2 apply.\n> \n> Table\n> \n> | Column 1 | Column 2 |\n> | Shown on the zone map by— | Applicable provisions |\n> |  | Consent must not be granted to development unless the consent authority has considered detailed plans of the development and for management of its consequences and made an assessment of the following matters—(a) the adequacy of proposed measures in a soil and water management plan for the purpose of maintaining or improving the quality of water entering Cudgera Creek, such measures to control soil erosion, sediment and stormwater run off, and release of ground water or surface water containing high acidity, nutrients or pollutants, resulting from disturbance and development of the site,(b) whether the proposed measures in a fauna and flora management plan for habitat enhancement and management along the eastern boundary of the land and adjacent to Cudgera Creek are satisfactory. |\n> |  | (1) Consent must not be granted to development for residential purposes unless the area of each allotment, or the site area per dwelling, is not less than 1,200 square metres.(2) A person must not remove a tree or erect a building without development consent.(3) Consent must not be granted to the erection of a building, the removal of trees or excavation unless the consent authority has made an assessment as to whether it should impose conditions relating to—(a) the height and location of buildings, and(b) the colour of materials, and(c) the removal and planting of trees,so as to ensure that the development will preserve or enhance the scenic quality of the land and surrounding land |\n> | # | A person must not carry out any development (except for purposes authorised under the Forestry Act 1916 and purposes ordinarily incidental or ancillary to such purposes) on the land that will substantially change the topographic features or landscape or the natural state of the land, except with development consent. |\n> |  | Where the exact on-site location of a zone boundary is unclear (due to the scale of the zone map or mapping errors) and a determination of its exact location is necessary for the purposes of a development application, consent must not be granted to development unless—(a) the zone boundary is determined by a survey carried out by a suitably qualified person at the cost of the applicant and approved by the Council, and(b) the survey line, based on on-site investigations, achieves the primary objective of the most environmentally sensitive or restrictive of the zones involved. |\n> |  | Consent must not be granted to development unless the consent authority—(a), (b) (Repealed)(c) has considered a report from a suitably qualified person recommending—(i) that part of the land be conserved and protected from development, and(ii) that part of the land be rezoned to Zone 7 (l), and(iii) that a plan of management for the land be prepared. |\n> |  | Consent must not be granted to development unless the consent authority and the applicant have considered detailed plans of the development and for management of its consequences and made an assessment of the following matters—(a) the adequacy of proposed measures in a stormwater management plan for the purpose of maintaining or improving the quality of water leaving the site in both surface and ground waters, including measures to control soil erosion, sediment and stormwater run off, and release of ground water or surface water containing high acidity, nutrients or pollutants, resulting from disturbance and development of the site,(b) where the development proposes the filling of land—(i) whether or not the filling of land would increase the risk or severity of flooding of other land in the vicinity, and(ii) the potential impact of the filling of land on groundwater quality, and(iii) the likely impact of increased flooding on adjacent flora and fauna habitat, and(iv) the quality, volume and source of any fill material and the likely impact associated with the sourcing and transportation of fill material, and(v) the adequacy of the location and the justification of the design of environmental buffers between filled areas and environmentally sensitive land such as riparian areas, wetlands and waterways,(c) the adequacy of proposed drainage systems, particularly in respect of the Council’s goal that post- development drainage should mimic natural (pre-development) flows by utilising such techniques as reuse, detention, retention and infiltration,(d) the extent to which stormwater management and control is consistent with the Tweed Urban Stormwater Management Plan. |\n> \n> **cl 52:** Am 26.11.2004.\n> \n> **cl 52, table:** Subst 28.11.2003. Am 27.2.2004; 26.11.2004; 2008 (571), Sch 3.175 \\[18\\] \\[19\\].","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"53","sectionType":"section","heading":"Development of specific sites","content":"#### 53 Development of specific sites\n\n53 Development of specific sites\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to enable development for additional purposes on certain land.\n> \n> > (2) Nothing in this plan prevents land specified in the Table in Schedule 3 from being developed, with development consent, for the purpose specified for the land in that Table, subject to any applicable conditions so specified. The other provisions of this plan apply provided they are not inconsistent with this clause.","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"53A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Subdivision of Lot 32, DP 847319, Chinderah","content":"#### 53A Subdivision of Lot 32, DP 847319, Chinderah\n\n53A Subdivision of Lot 32, DP 847319, Chinderah\n\n> > (1) Objectives This clause aims—\n> > \n> > > (a) to ensure that any subdivision of the land to which this clause applies takes into consideration localised flooding within the area, and\n> > \n> > > (b) to ensure that any such subdivision recognises the importance of the area as a gateway to the Kingscliff locality.\n> \n> > (2) This clause applies to land situated in the local government area of Tweed, Chinderah Road, Chinderah, as shown edged heavy black and distinctly coloured on the map marked “Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000 (Amendment No 14)”.\n> \n> > (3) The consent authority must not grant consent to the subdivision of the land to which this clause applies unless it has considered a structure plan that—\n> > \n> > > (a) has been available for inspection at the office of the Council since it was adopted by the Council, and\n> > \n> > > (b) makes recommendations for development of the land that takes into account—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the strategic importance of the land and the need to provide a gateway between the Tweed Coast to the south and Tweed Heads and South Tweed to the north, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) urban design principles consistent with the Coastal Design Guidelines for NSW (UDAS 2003) published by the Coastal Council of New South Wales.\n> \n> > (4) The structure plan must also make recommendations regarding—\n> > \n> > > (a) the location of, and setbacks from, the proposed east-west connector road, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the appropriate density of future development, particularly in relation to the provisions of Section A3—Development of Flood Liable Land of Tweed Development Control Plan, and\n> > \n> > > (c) land use buffers relating to adjoining environmental protection areas and adjoining residential areas (existing and proposed).\n> \n> **cl 53A:** Ins 6.8.2004. Am 2007 (157), Sch 1 \\[8\\].","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"53B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Height restrictions—Coast Road, South Kingscliff","content":"#### 53B Height restrictions—Coast Road, South Kingscliff\n\n53B Height restrictions—Coast Road, South Kingscliff\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lots 194, 301 and 312, DP 755701, Coast Road, South Kingscliff, as shown edged heavy black on the map marked “Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000 (Amendment No 67)”.\n> \n> > (2) Despite any other provision of this plan, in particular clause 16, consent must not be granted to the erection of a building on the land to which this clause applies if the building exceeds the following maximum height limit for the following kind of buildings—\n> > \n> > > (a) 2 storeys—single dwelling houses, integrated housing or multi-dwelling housing (but only if there are no more than 2 dwellings on any single allotment of land),\n> > \n> > > (b) 3 storeys—any kind of building not referred to in paragraph (a).\n> \n> **cl 53B:** Ins 2006 (18), Sch 1 \\[2\\].","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"53C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Seaside City","content":"#### 53C Seaside City\n\n53C Seaside City\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land known as Seaside City as shown edged heavy black and coloured on the map marked “Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000 (Amendment No 3)”.\n> \n> > (2) This clause aims—\n> > \n> > > (a) to ensure that development of the land to which this clause applies is undertaken within an appropriate planning framework, and\n> > \n> > > (b) to ensure that relevant environmental issues are considered before consent is granted to development of the land, and\n> > \n> > > (c) to facilitate the development of the land having regard to the subdivision and ownership patterns of the land.\n> \n> > (3) Despite the Table to clause 11, development for the purposes of a dwelling or a dual occupancy may be carried out with consent on land to which this clause applies.\n> \n> > (4) Development must not be carried out on land to which this clause applies unless a development control plan has been prepared for the land.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > See clause 39 in relation to the issue of contaminated land.\n> \n> > (5) The development control plan referred to in subclause (4) must address the following matters—\n> > \n> > > (a) proposed land uses, including the proposed location of areas to be left in their natural state, tourist facilities, residential uses, commercial premises, recreation facilities and community buildings,\n> > \n> > > (b) proposed infrastructure,\n> > \n> > > (c) principles relating to the design of proposed development, including the concept of ‘sense of place’, the character of proposed development and the layout of proposed lots,\n> > \n> > > (d) the provision of an environmental buffer (in which no development is to occur except as provided in paragraphs (e) and (f)) to ensure the protection of any part of the following land that adjoins, or is within, land to which this clause applies—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) land identified as “coastal wetlands” on the Coastal Wetlands and Littoral Rainforests Area Map, within the meaning of [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resilience and Hazards) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0730), Chapter 2, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) Cudgen Creek,\n> > \n> > > (e) the rehabilitation of land within the environmental buffer referred to in paragraph (d), including by the planting of coastal banksia and other species of plants,\n> > \n> > > (f) the provision of recreational cycle and pedestrian networks on the land, incorporating dual use pedestrian and cycle paths, including any such path within the environmental buffer referred to in paragraph (d) (other than any path located less than 25 metres from the boundaries of Cudgen Creek),\n> > \n> > > (g) the management of traffic issues relating to development of the land to which this clause applies, including—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) proposed road corridors and road connections to adjoining land, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the provision of public car parking spaces within Zone 2 (e), and\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) indicative public transport routes,\n> > \n> > > (h) the management of stormwater run-off resulting from development of the land to which this clause applies, including measures that are consistent with the Tweed Urban Stormwater Quality Management Plan, to minimise any adverse effects from stormwater run-off on any of the following—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) Cudgen Creek,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) land to which SEPP 14 applies,\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) Crown Reserve 1001008 (comprising Lot 500, DP 727420),\n> > > \n> > > excluding the provision of any stormwater detention ponds or pollution traps within the environmental buffer referred to in paragraph (d),\n> > \n> > > (i) the impact of land form on requirements for trunk drainage,\n> > \n> > > (j) the management of any soil erosion and sedimentation resulting from the development of the land to which this clause applies,\n> > \n> > > (k) the management of any acid sulfate soils on the land to which this clause applies,\n> > \n> > > (l) the management of any bush fire issues relating to the land (including development of the land) to which this clause applies,\n> > \n> > > (m) the management of any adverse impact of development on the land to which this clause applies on Crown Reserve 1001008 (comprising Lot 500, DP 727420),\n> > \n> > > (n) access to the coastal foreshore,\n> > \n> > > (o) measures to avoid any adverse impact of development on the land to which this clause applies on nesting or hatching of threatened species of turtles on land that adjoins the land to which this clause applies and on the Queensland blossom bat.\n> \n> **cl 53C:** Ins 2006 (608), Sch 1 \\[1\\]. Am 2018 (106), Sch 2.23 \\[2\\]; 2022 (72), Sch 1.60\\[1\\].","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"53D","sectionType":"section","heading":"Specific provisions for Terranora Urban Release Area E","content":"#### 53D Specific provisions for Terranora Urban Release Area E\n\n53D Specific provisions for Terranora Urban Release Area E\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to the land known as Terranora Urban Release Area (Area E), as shown edged heavy black and coloured on the map marked “Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000 (Amendment No 10)”.\n> \n> > (2) The object of this clause is—\n> > \n> > > (a) to ensure a development control plan has been developed for the land to which this clause applies to avoid ad hoc development, and\n> > \n> > > (b) to ensure that issues relating to contaminated land are dealt with to a sufficient level to meet the requirements of [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resilience and Hazards) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0730), Chapter 4, and\n> > \n> > > (c) to ensure that any wetlands in the area are restored and protected and breeding habitat for salt water mosquitoes and biting midges is minimised, and\n> > \n> > > (d) to ensure that the management of urban stormwater is consistent with the Tweed Urban Stormwater Quality Management Plan adopted by Council, and\n> > \n> > > (e) in respect of subclause (5), to require assistance towards the provision of the following infrastructure, facilities and services to satisfy needs that arise from development on land to which this clause applies, but only if the land is developed intensively for urban purposes—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) regional transport infrastructure,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) education facilities and services provided by the State,\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) health facilities and services provided by the State,\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) facilities and services provided by the State for the purposes of emergency services.\n> \n> > (3) The consent authority must not consent to development on land to which this clause applies unless it is satisfied that—\n> > \n> > > (a) a development control plan has been prepared for the land, and\n> > \n> > > (b) any contaminated land has been identified to the extent necessary to allow for the appropriate location of sensitive land uses, and\n> > \n> > > (c) any wetland on the land will be restored and managed to the consent authority’s satisfaction to restore freshwater wetland values and minimise breeding habitat for saltwater mosquitoes and biting midges, and\n> > \n> > > (d) the development will generally comply with the Tweed Urban Stormwater Quality Management Plan as adopted by the Council on 19 April 2000.\n> \n> > (4) The consent authority is not to consent to subdivision of land to which this clause applies or to other development on that land unless the consent authority is satisfied that—\n> > \n> > > (a) any likely contaminants within the soil, surface water and groundwater as a result of previous land uses have been identified, and\n> > \n> > > (b) an effective testing regime has been implemented, that takes into account the hydrology of the land, to identify hotspots of contamination in accordance with any relevant guidelines issued by a government department or public authority, and\n> > \n> > > (c) appropriate thresholds and criteria have been used in the assessment of any potential contamination, and\n> > \n> > > (d) any contamination of the land does not pose a significant threat to human health or the environment, and\n> > \n> > > (e) if contamination has been identified, an adequate monitoring program will be implemented in relation to the contamination of the land.\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resilience and Hazards) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0730), section 4.6 sets out other matters that must be taken into account by a consent authority.\n> \n> > (5) Despite any other provision of this plan, the consent authority must not grant consent to the subdivision of land to which this clause applies, that is within Zone No 2 (c), if the subdivision would create a lot smaller than the minimum lot size permitted on the land immediately before the commencement of this clause, unless the Director-General has certified in writing to the consent authority that satisfactory arrangements have been made to contribute to the provision of infrastructure, facilities and services referred to in subclause (2) (e) in relation to that lot.\n> \n> > (6) Subclause (5) does not apply—\n> > \n> > > (a) to any lot in a region within the meaning of the Act, Division 7.1, Subdivision 4, or\n> > \n> > > (b) to any lot identified in the certificate as a residue lot, or\n> > \n> > > (c) to any lot that is proposed in the development application to be reserved or dedicated for public open space, public roads, public utilities, educational facilities, or any other public purpose, or\n> > \n> > > (d) to a subdivision for the purpose only of rectifying an encroachment on any existing allotment.\n> \n> > (7) [State Environmental Planning Policy No 1—Development Standards](/view/html/repealed/current/epi-1980-0010) does not apply to development for the purposes of subdivision on land to which this clause applies.\n> \n> > (8) Nothing in this clause affects the application of [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resilience and Hazards) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0730), Chapter 4 to land to which this plan applies.\n> \n> **cl 53D:** Ins 2007 (525), Sch 1 \\[1\\]. Am 2022 (72), Sch 1.60\\[2\\] \\[3\\]; 2023 (554), Sch 2.41.","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"53E","sectionType":"section","heading":"Specific provisions for Seabreeze Estate—Stage 2","content":"#### 53E Specific provisions for Seabreeze Estate—Stage 2\n\n53E Specific provisions for Seabreeze Estate—Stage 2\n\n> > (1) The objectives of this clause are as follows—\n> > \n> > > (a) to allow for future urban development and the conservation of ecological and riparian corridors and areas of visual significance on land to which this clause applies,\n> > \n> > > (b) to ensure that development on the land to which this clause applies occurs in a logical and cost-effective manner, in accordance with a staging plan and only after a development control plan that includes specific controls has been prepared for the land.\n> \n> > (2) This clause applies to land fronting Seabreeze Boulevard, Pottsville, as shown coloured scarlet and lettered “2 (a)” and coloured orange and lettered “7 (l)” and identified as “Seabreeze Estate ‘Stage 2’” on the map marked “Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000 (Amendment No 69)”.\n> \n> > (3) Development consent must not be granted to development on land to which this clause applies unless the consent authority is satisfied that any of the following services that are essential for the proposed development are available or that adequate arrangements have been made to make the infrastructure available when it is required—\n> > \n> > > (a) the supply of water,\n> > \n> > > (b) the supply of electricity,\n> > \n> > > (c) the disposal and management of sewage,\n> > \n> > > (d) suitable road access.\n> \n> > (4) This clause does not apply to development for the purpose of providing, extending, augmenting, maintaining or repairing any public utility infrastructure referred to in this clause.\n> \n> > (5) Development consent must not be granted for development on land to which this clause applies unless a development control plan that provides for the matters specified in subclause (6) has been prepared for the land.\n> \n> > (6) The development control plan must provide for all of the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) a staging plan for the timely and efficient release of urban land making provision for necessary infrastructure and sequencing,\n> > \n> > > (b) an overall transport movement hierarchy showing the major circulation routes and connections to achieve a simple and safe movement system for private vehicles, public transport, pedestrians and cyclists,\n> > \n> > > (c) an overall landscaping strategy for the protection and enhancement of riparian areas and remnant vegetation, including visually prominent locations, and detailed landscaping requirements for both the public and private domain,\n> > \n> > > (d) a network of passive and active recreational areas,\n> > \n> > > (e) stormwater and water quality management controls,\n> > \n> > > (f) appropriate provision for the removal and disposal of sewage,\n> > \n> > > (g) amelioration of natural and environmental hazards, including bush fire, flooding and site contamination and, in relation to natural hazards, the safe occupation of, and the evacuation from, any land so affected,\n> > \n> > > (h) detailed urban design controls for significant development sites,\n> > \n> > > (i) measures to encourage higher density living around transport, open space and service nodes,\n> > \n> > > (j) measures to accommodate and control appropriate neighbourhood commercial and retail uses,\n> > \n> > > (k) suitably located public facilities and services, including provision for appropriate traffic management facilities and parking.\n> \n> > (7) Subclause (6) does not apply to any of the following development—\n> > \n> > > (a) a subdivision for the purpose of a realignment of boundaries that does not create additional lots,\n> > \n> > > (b) a subdivision of land if any of the lots proposed to be created is to be reserved or dedicated for public open space, public roads or any other public or environmental protection purpose,\n> > \n> > > (c) a subdivision of land in a zone in which the erection of structures is prohibited,\n> > \n> > > (d) proposed development on land that is of a minor nature only, if the consent authority is of the opinion that the carrying out of the proposed development would be consistent with the objectives of the zone in which the land is situated.\n> \n> **cl 53E:** Ins 2010 (778), Sch 1 \\[1\\].","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"53F","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cobaki Lakes—subdivision in Zone 2 (c)","content":"#### 53F Cobaki Lakes—subdivision in Zone 2 (c)\n\n53F Cobaki Lakes—subdivision in Zone 2 (c)\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land known as Cobaki Lakes, as shown edged red, coloured scarlet and lettered “2 (c)” on the map marked “Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000 (Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979—Section 75R(3A) Order 2011) Cobaki Lakes Land Zoning Map”.\n> \n> > (2) Development consent may be granted for the subdivision of land to which this clause applies for the erection of a dwelling house if the area of each lot created is at least 120 square metres.\n> \n> **cl 53F:** Ins 2011 (157), cl 3 (1).","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"53G","sectionType":"section","heading":"Specific provisions for Boyds Bay Business Park","content":"#### 53G Specific provisions for Boyds Bay Business Park\n\n53G Specific provisions for Boyds Bay Business Park\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to the land known as Boyds Bay Business Park, as shown coloured light blue, edged red and lettered “3 (c)” on the map marked “Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000 (Amendment No 93)”.\n> \n> > (2) The objectives of this clause are as follows—\n> > \n> > > (a) to ensure that development on the site occurs in a logical and cost-effective manner, in accordance with a staging plan and only after a development control plan that includes specific controls has been prepared for the site,\n> > \n> > > (b) to ensure that an appropriate mix of land uses occurs on the site,\n> > \n> > > (c) to ensure that relevant environmental issues are considered before consent is granted to development of the site,\n> > \n> > > (d) to ensure that issues relating to contaminated land are dealt with to a sufficient level to meet the requirements of [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resilience and Hazards) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0730), Chapter 4,\n> > \n> > > (e) to ensure that land use and development of the site do not hinder or have any other adverse impacts on the ongoing, safe and efficient operation of the Gold Coast Airport, and are otherwise compatible and appropriate given the site’s close proximity to that Airport,\n> > > \n> > > Note.\n> > > \n> > > See clause 32 in relation to requirements for development on land affected by aircraft noise.\n> > \n> > > (f) to ensure that the management of urban stormwater is consistent with the Tweed Urban Stormwater Quality Management Plan adopted by Council,\n> > \n> > > (g) to ensure that issues relating to the close proximity of the site to the Tweed Heads West Waste Water Treatment Plant are addressed in concept planning and are considered before consent is granted to development of the land.\n> \n> > (3) This clause applies despite any other provision of this plan.\n> \n> > (4) Development for the purposes of a shop may be carried out with development consent on land to which this clause applies.\n> \n> > (5) Development consent must not be granted for development on land to which this clause applies unless the Council is satisfied that any public utility infrastructure that is essential for the proposed development is available or that adequate arrangements have been made to make that infrastructure available when it is required.\n> \n> > (6) Subclause (5) does not apply to development for the purpose of providing, extending, augmenting, maintaining or repairing any public utility infrastructure.\n> \n> > (7) Development consent must not be granted for development on land to which this clause applies unless a development control plan that provides for the matters specified in subclause (8) has been prepared for the land.\n> \n> > (8) The development control plan must provide for all of the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) a concept plan showing the indicative layout, form and scale of proposed buildings,\n> > \n> > > (b) a staging plan for the timely and efficient development of the site, making provision for necessary infrastructure and sequencing,\n> > \n> > > (c) the development of the site as a “stand alone” destination (rather than in the context of any potential development of adjoining land),\n> > \n> > > (d) an overall transport movement hierarchy showing the major circulation routes and connections to achieve a simple and safe movement system for private vehicles, public transport, pedestrians and cyclists,\n> > \n> > > (e) an overall landscaping strategy for the protection and enhancement of riparian areas and remnant vegetation, including visually prominent locations, and detailed landscaping requirements for both the public and private domain,\n> > \n> > > (f) a network of passive and active recreational areas,\n> > \n> > > (g) stormwater and water quality management controls,\n> > \n> > > (h) amelioration of natural and environmental hazards, including bushfire, flooding and site contamination,\n> > \n> > > (i) detailed urban design controls for significant development sites,\n> > \n> > > (j) measures to accommodate and control appropriate neighbourhood commercial and retail uses,\n> > \n> > > (k) suitably located public facilities and services, including provision for appropriate traffic management facilities and parking,\n> > \n> > > (l) appropriate provision for the removal and disposal of sewage,\n> > \n> > > (m) provision that ensures that development does not conflict with the hierarchy of retail centres in the Tweed Heads and Tweed Heads South areas, and that the primacy of these areas (particularly in relation to retail shopping centres and bulky goods premises) is maintained.\n> \n> > (9) Subclause (7) does not apply to any of the following development—\n> > \n> > > (a) a subdivision for the purpose of a realignment of boundaries that does not create additional lots,\n> > \n> > > (b) a subdivision of land only for the purpose of creating lots proposed to be reserved or dedicated for public open space, public roads or any other public or environment protection purpose,\n> > \n> > > (c) a subdivision of land in a zone in which the erection of structures is prohibited,\n> > \n> > > (d) proposed development on land that is of a minor nature only, if the consent authority is of the opinion that the carrying out of the proposed development would be consistent with the objectives of the zone in which the land is situated.\n> \n> > (10) In this clause, public utility infrastructure includes infrastructure for any of the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) the supply of water,\n> > \n> > > (b) the supply of electricity,\n> > \n> > > (c) the disposal and management of sewage.\n> \n> **cl 53G:** Ins 2012 (560), Sch 1 \\[1\\]. Am 2022 (72), Sch 1.60\\[2\\].","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"53H","sectionType":"section","heading":"Subdivision at 225 Terranora Road, Banora Point","content":"#### 53H Subdivision at 225 Terranora Road, Banora Point\n\n53H Subdivision at 225 Terranora Road, Banora Point\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to the part of Lot 16, DP 856265, 225 Terranora Road, Banora Point to which this plan applies.\n> \n> > (2) Development consent may be granted to subdivide land to which this clause applies if the consent authority is satisfied—\n> > \n> > > (a) the land will be subdivided under the [Community Land Development Act 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2021-006), and\n> > \n> > > (b) the land will be community property within the meaning of the [Community Land Development Act 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2021-006), and\n> > \n> > > (c) no dwelling will be erected on the land.\n> \n> **cl 53H:** Ins 2024 (655), Sch 2.","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"Part 12","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"# Part 12 Miscellaneous provisions\n\nPart 12 Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"54","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tree preservation order","content":"#### 54 Tree preservation order\n\n54 Tree preservation order\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to enable the protection of vegetation for reasons of amenity or ecology.\n> \n> > (2) The Council may, by resolution, make, revoke or amend a tree preservation order.\n> \n> > (3) A tree preservation order may—\n> > \n> > > (a) prohibit the ringbarking, cutting down, topping, lopping, removing or wilful destruction of any tree or trees to which the order applies without development consent, and\n> > \n> > > (b) relate to any tree or trees or to any specified class, type or description of tree on any land, with the exception of trees—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) in a State forest or a forest reserve within the meaning of the [Forestry Act 1916](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1916-055), or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) in a national park within the meaning of the [National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1974-080), or\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) required to be lopped for overhead electricity line safety.\n> \n> > (4) Any consent required by such an order is taken to be required by this clause.\n> \n> > (5) A tree preservation order, and any revocation or amendment of it, does not have effect until it has been published in a newspaper circulating in the area of Tweed.\n> \n> > (6) A tree preservation order made and in force immediately before the appointed day under any instrument that applied to land to which this plan applies shall be deemed to be a tree preservation order made and published by the Council under this clause and may be revoked or amended by the Council in accordance with this clause.","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"55","sectionType":"section","heading":"Classification or reclassification of public land","content":"#### 55 Classification or reclassification of public land\n\n55 Classification or reclassification of public land\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to enable the classification or reclassification of public land for the purposes of the [Local Government Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-030).\n> \n> > (2) The public land described in Part 1 of Schedule 4 is classified, or reclassified, as community land for the purposes of the [Local Government Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-030).\n> \n> > (3) The public land described in Parts 2 and 3 of Schedule 4 is classified, or reclassified, as operational land for the purposes of the [Local Government Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-030), subject to subclauses (4)–(7).\n> \n> > (4) Land described in Part 2 of Schedule 4—\n> > \n> > > (a) to the extent (if any) that the land is a public reserve, does not cease to be a public reserve, and\n> > \n> > > (b) continues to be affected by any trusts, estates, interests, dedications, conditions, restrictions or covenants by which it was affected before its classification, or reclassification, as operational land.\n> \n> > (5) Land described in Columns 1 and 2 of Part 3 of Schedule 4, to the extent (if any) that it is a public reserve, ceases to be a public reserve on the commencement of the relevant amending plan and, by the operation of that plan, is discharged from all trusts, estates, interests, dedications, conditions, restrictions and covenants affecting the land or any part of the land except those (if any) specified opposite the land in Column 3 of Part 3 of Schedule 4.\n> \n> > (6) In this clause, the relevant amending plan, in relation to land described in Part 3 of Schedule 4, means this plan or, if the description of the land is inserted in that Part by another local environmental plan, that plan.\n> \n> > (7) Before the relevant amending plan inserted the description of land into Part 3 of Schedule 4, the Governor approved of subclause (5) applying to the land.\n> \n> **cl 55:** Am 11.10.2002.","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"56","sectionType":"section","heading":"Suspension of covenants, agreements and similar instruments","content":"#### 56 Suspension of covenants, agreements and similar instruments\n\n56 Suspension of covenants, agreements and similar instruments\n\n> > (1) Objective\n> > \n> > > • to enable development to be carried out in accordance with this plan or a consent.\n> \n> > (2) For the purpose of enabling development to be carried out in accordance with this plan or a consent granted under the Act, any covenant, agreement or similar instrument that restricts or prohibits development allowed by this plan shall not apply to the development to the extent necessary to serve that purpose.\n> \n> > (3) Nothing in subclause (2) affects the rights or interests of any public authority under any registered instrument.\n> \n> > (4) Pursuant to section 28 of the Act, before the making of this clause the Governor approved of subclause (2).","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"57","sectionType":"section","heading":"Protection of existing dwelling entitlement","content":"#### 57 Protection of existing dwelling entitlement\n\n57 Protection of existing dwelling entitlement\n\n> > (1) Objectives\n> > \n> > > • to protect an existing dwelling entitlement on an allotment lawfully created or the creation of which was lawfully consented to before the commencement of this plan.\n> > \n> > > • to protect an existing dwelling entitlement on an allotment lawfully created after the commencement of this plan if each other allotment created by the subdivision is created for a public purpose or if the allotment was created by a subdivision pursuant to clause 19 (3).\n> \n> > (2) Nothing in this plan prevents a person, with development consent, from erecting a dwelling house on an allotment lawfully created, or the creation of which was lawfully consented to, before the appointed day and on which a dwelling house could lawfully have been erected immediately before the appointed day.\n> \n> > (3) Neither clause 20 nor the Table to clause 11 prevents consent being granted—\n> > \n> > > (a) to a subdivision of an area of land in Zone 1 (a), 1 (b), 7 (d) or 7 (1) to excise an allotment of at least one hectare to be used for the purpose of a dwelling house, but only if the consent authority is satisfied that each other allotment created by the subdivision is created for a public purpose, and\n> > \n> > > (b) to the erection of a dwelling house on the excised allotment, but only if no more dwelling houses will be erected on the area after its subdivision than the greatest number of dwelling houses that could have been erected on the area in accordance with subclause (2) immediately before its subdivision.\n> \n> > (4) An allotment is created for a public purpose as referred to in subclause (3) (a) only if it is created—\n> > \n> > > (a) for the purpose of widening or realigning a public road, or\n> > \n> > > (b) so the land may be classified as community land under the [Local Government Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-030), or\n> > \n> > > (c) so the land may be classified as operational land under that Act and used for public infrastructure, or\n> > \n> > > (d) so that land may be dedicated as a public reserve or dedicated or reserved as a nature reserve or national park (within the meaning of the [National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1974-080)).\n> \n> > (5) The Table to clause 11 does not prevent consent being granted to the erection of a dwelling-house on an allotment created by a subdivision of an area of land within Zone 1 (a), 1 (b), 7 (d) or 7 (l) pursuant to clause 19 (3), but only if no more dwelling houses will be erected on the area after its subdivision than the greatest number of dwelling houses that could have been erected on the area in accordance with subclause (2) immediately before its subdivision.\n> \n> **cl 57:** Subst 2.4.2004.","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"58","sectionType":"section","heading":"Savings","content":"#### 58 Savings\n\n58 Savings\n\n> > (1) Nothing in this plan is to be construed as restricting or prohibiting or enabling the consent authority to restrict or prohibit—\n> > \n> > > (a) the carrying out of development of any description specified in Schedule 5 other than that specified in clause 2 or 11 of that Schedule in respect of land to which clause 35 applies, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the use of existing buildings of the Crown by the Crown, or\n> > \n> > > (c) home occupations carried on in dwelling houses.\n> \n> > (2) If a development application has been made before the commencement of [State Environmental Planning Policy Amendment (Planning for Bush Fire Protection) 2020](/view/pdf/asmade/epi-2020-69) in relation to land to which this Plan applies and the application has not been finally determined before that commencement, the application must be determined as if that Policy had not commenced.\n> \n> > (3) A development application made but not finally determined before the commencement of [Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2014 (Amendment No 35)](/view/pdf/asmade/epi-2022-220) must be determined as if that Plan had not commenced.\n> \n> > (4) A development application made, but not finally determined, before the commencement of [State Environmental Planning Policy Amendment (Exceptions to Development Standards) 2023](/view/pdf/asmade/epi-2023-524) must be determined as if that policy had not commenced.\n> \n> **cl 58:** Am 2020 (69), Sch 1.12\\[3\\]; 2022 (220), cl 5; 2023 (524), Sch 1.1\\[2\\].","sortOrder":84},{"sectionNumber":"59","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exceptions to development standards","content":"#### 59 Exceptions to development standards\n\n59 Exceptions to development standards\n\n> > (1) The objectives of this clause are as follows—\n> > \n> > > (a) to provide an appropriate degree of flexibility in applying certain development standards to particular development,\n> > \n> > > (b) to achieve better outcomes for and from development by allowing flexibility in particular circumstances.\n> \n> > (2) Development consent may, subject to this clause, be granted for development even though the development would contravene a development standard imposed by this or any other environmental planning instrument. However, this clause does not apply to a development standard that is expressly excluded from the operation of this clause.\n> \n> > (3) Development consent must not be granted to development that contravenes a development standard unless the consent authority is satisfied the applicant for development consent has demonstrated that—\n> > \n> > > (a) compliance with the development standard is unreasonable or unnecessary in the circumstances, and\n> > \n> > > (b) there are sufficient environmental planning grounds to justify the contravention of the development standard.\n> > \n> > Note—\n> > \n> > The [Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2021-0759) requires the development application to be accompanied by a document setting out the grounds on which the applicant seeks to demonstrate the matters in paragraphs (a) and (b).\n> \n> > (4) The consent authority must keep a record of its assessment carried out under subclause (3).\n> \n> > (5) (Repealed)\n> \n> > (6) Development consent must not be granted under this clause for a subdivision of land in Zone 1 (a) Rural, Zone 1 (b) Agricultural Protection, Zone 1 (c) Rural Living, Zone 7 (a) Environmental Protection (Wetlands and Littoral Rainforests), Zone 7 (d) Environmental Protection (Scenic/Escarpment), Zone 7 (f) Environmental Protection (Coastal Lands) or Zone 7 (l) Environmental Protection (Habitat) if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the subdivision will result in 2 or more lots of less than the minimum area specified for such lots by a development standard, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the subdivision will result in at least one lot that is less than 90% of the minimum area specified for such a lot by a development standard.\n> \n> > (7) (Repealed)\n> \n> > (8) This clause does not allow development consent to be granted for development that would contravene any of the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) a development standard for complying development,\n> > \n> > > (b) a development standard that arises, under the regulations under the Act, in connection with a commitment set out in a BASIX certificate for a building to which [State Environmental Planning Policy (Building Sustainability Index: BASIX) 2004](/view/html/repealed/current/epi-2004-0396) applies or for the land on which such a building is situated.\n> \n> **cl 59:** Ins 2019 (659), Sch 1.37\\[2\\]. Am 2023 (524), Sch 1.1\\[1\\].","sortOrder":85},{"sectionNumber":"60","sectionType":"section","heading":"Standards that cannot be used to refuse consent—playing and performing music","content":"#### 60 Standards that cannot be used to refuse consent—playing and performing music\n\n60 Standards that cannot be used to refuse consent—playing and performing music\n\n> > (1) The consent authority must not refuse consent to development in relation to licensed premises on the following grounds—\n> > \n> > > (a) the playing or performance of music, including the following—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the genre of music played or performed, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) whether the music played or performed is live or amplified, or\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) whether the music played or performed is original music, or\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) the number of musicians or live entertainment acts playing or performing, or\n> > > \n> > > > (v) the type of instruments played,\n> > \n> > > (b) whether dancing occurs,\n> > \n> > > (c) the presence or use of a dance floor or another area ordinarily used for dancing,\n> > \n> > > (d) the direction in which a stage for players or performers faces,\n> > \n> > > (e) the decoration to be used, including, for example, mirror balls, or lighting used by players or performers.\n> \n> > (2) The consent authority must not refuse consent to development in relation to licensed premises on the grounds of noise caused by the playing or performance of music, if the consent authority is satisfied the noise may be managed and minimised to an acceptable level.\n> \n> > (3) In this clause—\n> > \n> > licensed premises has the same meaning as in the [Liquor Act 2007](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2007-090).\n> \n> **cl 60:** Ins 2020 (724), Sch 3.","sortOrder":86},{"sectionNumber":"61","sectionType":"section","heading":"Canal estate development prohibited","content":"#### 61 Canal estate development prohibited\n\n61 Canal estate development prohibited\n\n> > (1) Canal estate development is prohibited on land to which this Plan applies.\n> \n> > (2) In this clause—\n> > \n> > canal estate development has the same meaning as in the standard instrument prescribed by the [Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Order 2006](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2006-0155).\n> \n> **cl 61:** Ins 2022 (629), Sch 2\\[4\\].","sortOrder":87},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Meanings of terms","content":"# Schedule 1 Meanings of terms\n\nSchedule 1 Meanings of terms\n\n(Clause 7 (1))\n\n| Term | Meaning |\n| abattoir | a building or place where animals are slaughtered for human consumption. |\n| advertisement | a display by the use of symbols, messages or other devices for promotional purposes or for conveying information, instructions, directions or the like, whether or not the display includes the erection of a structure or the carrying out of a work. |\n| agriculture | includes horticulture and the use of land for any purpose of husbandry, including the keeping or breeding of livestock, poultry or bees, and the growing of fruit, vegetables and the like. It does not include forestry, or the use of an animal establishment or a retail plant nursery. |\n| AHC | Australian Heritage Commission. |\n| airline terminal | a building or place used for the assembly of passengers and goods prior to the transport of those passengers and goods either to or from an airport or an aerodrome. |\n| ANEF | Australian Noise Exposure Forecast within the meaning of Australian Standard AS 2021–1994Acoustics—Aircraft noise intrusion—Building siting and construction. |\n| ANEF contour | a noise exposure contour shown on a plan or plans of Coolangatta Airport and surrounding areas prepared by the Coolangatta Airport operator. |\n| animal establishment | a building or place used for any one or more of the purposes of intensive animal husbandry, or the boarding, training or the keeping of animals, birds, fish, crustaceans, insects or the like, generally requiring the importation of feed from outside the land on which the establishment is conducted. |\n| appointed day | the day on which this plan is gazetted. |\n| archaeological site | a site identified as such in Schedule 2. |\n| beach maintenance | restoration works carried out to aid in the stabilisation of the beach area. |\n| bed and breakfast | the use of a lawfully erected dwelling, in addition to its use as a principal place of residence—(a) for the provision of short-term accommodation for persons other than its permanent residents, and(b) for the provision, by its permanent residents, of meals and other services incidental to its use for the provision of short-term accommodation. |\n| boarding-house | includes a house let in lodgings or a hostel, but does not include a motel or a permanent or transitional group home. |\n| boat repair and servicing facility | a building or place used to repair, service or restore boats. |\n| boat showroom | land used for the display or sale of boats, whether or not boat accessories are sold or displayed there. |\n| boating facility | land used for the purposes of recreational boating activities, and includes a marina, boat launching ramp, boat repair and servicing facility, wharf, jetty and any means of dry storage for boats. |\n| brothel | a building habitually used for the purpose of prostitution being prostitution within the meaning of the Summary Offences Act 1988. |\n| bulk store | land used for the bulk storage of goods, where the goods stored or to be stored are not required for use in a shop or commercial premises on the same parcel of land or on adjoining land in the same ownership. |\n| bulky goods retailing | use of premises for the sale by retail or auction, or the hire or display, of articles which are of such a size, shape or weight as to require—(a) a large area for handling, storage or display, or(b) direct vehicular access to the premises by members of the public for the purpose of loading articles into their vehicles after purchase.It may include—(a) plant sales and hire (which may include associated repairs and service),(b) vehicle part and accessory sales (which may include fitting),(c) the sale of hardware, landscape or building supplies,(d) the sale of furniture, floor coverings, light fittings, large electrical goods, swimming pools, spas or camping equipment.It does not include the sale of clothing or foodstuffs, or a motor showroom. |\n| bus depot | land used for the servicing, repair and garaging of buses and other vehicles used for the purposes of a bus transport undertaking. |\n| bus station | land used as a terminal for the assembly and dispersal of passengers travelling by bus. |\n| bushfire hazard reduction | a reduction or modification (by controlled burning, chemical, mechanical or manual means) of material that constitutes a bushfire hazard. |\n| Business Centres Map | the series of maps marked “Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000 (Amendment No 31)—Business Centres”, as amended by the maps listed in Part 5 of Schedule 6. |\n| business identification sign | an advertisement that displays any or all of the following information relating to the place or premises to which it is fixed—(a) the identity or a description of the place or premises,(b) the identity or a description of any person residing or carrying on an occupation at the place or premises,(c) particulars of any occupation carried on at the place or premises,(d) such directions or cautions as are usual or necessary relating to the place or premises or any occupation carried on there,(e) particulars or notifications required or permitted to be displayed by or under any State or Commonwealth Act,(f) particulars relating to the goods, commodities or services dealt with or provided at the place or premises,(g) particulars of any activities held or to be held at the place or premises,(h) a reference to an affiliation with a trade, professional or other association relevant to the business conducted at the place or premises. |\n| camping ground | land used for the placement of tents and camper vans. |\n| car park | land used principally for the purpose of parking vehicles off-street whether operated for gain or not. |\n| car repair station | land used for the purpose of carrying out repairs to motor vehicles or agricultural machinery not being—(a) body building, or(b) panel beating which involves dismantling, or(c) spray painting other than of a touching-up character. |\n| caravan park | land (including a camping ground) on which caravans (or caravans and other moveable dwellings) are, or are to be, installed or placed. |\n| child care centre | land used (whether or not for profit) for the purpose of educating, minding or caring for children (whether or not any of the children are related to the owner or operator), but only if the following conditions are satisfied—(a) the children number 6 or more, are under 6 years of age, and do not attend a government school, or a registered non-government school, within the meaning of the Education Act 1990,(b) residential care is not provided on the land for any of the children (other than those related to the owner or operator). |\n| club | a building used by persons associated, or by a body incorporated, for social, literary, political, sporting, athletic or other lawful purposes whether of the same or of a different kind and whether or not the whole or a part of such building is the premises of a club registered under the Registered Clubs Act 1976. |\n| commercial premises | land used as an office or for other business or commercial purposes, but does not include a building or place elsewhere specifically defined in this Schedule or a building or place used for a land use elsewhere specifically defined in this Schedule. |\n| community building | a building owned, occupied or operated by the Council or another public authority and used to provide facilities comprising or relating to any one or more of the following—(a) an art and craft centre,(b) a child care centre,(c) a health centre,(d) a indoor recreation centre,(e) a information centre,(f) a kiosk,(g) a library,(h) a meeting room,(i) a neighbourhood centre,(j) a rest room,(k) a senior citizens centre,(l) a youth centre,(m) a welfare centre,(n) any other like place. |\n| contaminated land | land in, on or under which any substance is present at a concentration above that naturally present in, on or under the land and that poses, or is likely to pose, an immediate or long-term risk to human health or the environment. |\n| cruise craft dock | land used for the purpose of docking, mooring, servicing and repairing cruise craft (being aquatic vessels containing toilet accommodation), and for the purpose of embarkation and disembarkation of their passengers and crew. |\n| demolish, in relation to a heritage item or a building, work, relic, tree or place within a heritage conservation area | wholly or partly destroy or dismantle the heritage item or building, work, relic, tree or place. |\n| depot | land used for the storage or maintenance, or both, of plant, machinery, equipment, building materials and the like. |\n| designated road | includes—(a) an RTA classified road, and(b) a council designated road as shown on the map marked “Tweed Local Environmental Plan 1998—Designated Roads”, as amended by the maps listed in Part 4 of Schedule 6. |\n| display home | a dwelling used for display purposes to encourage people to buy or construct similar dwellings. |\n| dwelling | a room or suite of rooms occupied or used or so constructed or adapted as to be capable of being occupied or used as a separate domicile. |\n| dwelling house | a building containing one but not more than one dwelling. |\n| earthworks | the addition or removal of any solid material on, to or from land, or any other work which will substantially alter the existing ground level or character of the surface of land. |\n| educational establishment | a building or place used for a primary or secondary school, a museum, gallery, or a tertiary education institution (being a university, a TAFE establishment or other specialist college providing formal education beyond secondary education and which is constituted by or under an Act).It includes—(a) ancillary residential accommodation and facilities for students or staff, and(b) the community use or development for community use of the facilities or site of the establishment, whether for gain or not.It does not include an institution or a child care centre. |\n| emergency service facilities | facilities for air-sea rescue, surf life saving, bushfire control, ambulances or the like. |\n| environmental facility | a structure or work which provides for—(a) nature study or display facilities such as walking, board walks, observation decks, bird hides or the like, or(b) environmental management and restoration facilities such as bush restoration, swamp restoration, erosion and run off prevention works, dune restoration or the like. |\n| extractive industry | means—(a) the winning of extractive material, or(b) an undertaking, not being a mine, which depends for its operations on the winning of extractive material from the land on which it is carried on,but does not include earthworks or works for drainage and landfill or maintenance dredging. |\n| extractive material | sand, silt, gravel, clay, turf, soil, rock, stone or similar substances. |\n| finished ground level, in relation to land | means the following (and, if more than one of the following paragraphs applies in relation to the land, whichever is the highest)—(a) the natural ground level of the land that was the level of the land at the appointed day, or the level of the land after such earthworks (excluding any basement excavations) as are consented to by the consent authority, whichever is the lower,(b) the level of the land approved by the consent authority as the finished ground level of the land prior to the commencement of Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000 (Amendment No 46),(c) if the land is within an area identified by the Council as flood liable land, the level of the land after filling the land in accordance with the consent of the consent authority to the adopted design flood level under Section A3—Development of Flood Liable Land of Tweed Development Control Plan. |\n| floor space ratio | the ratio of the total gross floor area of all buildings on a site to the area of the site. |\n| forestry | includes arboriculture, sylviculture, forest protection, the cutting, dressing and preparation, other than in a sawmill, of wood and other forest products and the establishment of roads required for the removal of wood and forest products and for forest protection. |\n| general store | a shop used for the sale by retail of general merchandise and which may include the facilities of a post office. |\n| generating works | land used for the purpose of making or generating gas, electricity or other forms of energy. |\n| gross floor area | the sum of the areas of each floor of a building where the area of each floor is taken to be the area within the outer face of the external enclosing walls as measured at a height of 1,400 millimetres above each floor level, excluding—(a) columns, fin walls, sun control devices and any elements, projections or works outside the general lines of the outer face of the external wall,(b) lift towers, cooling towers, machinery and plant rooms and ancillary storage space and vertical air-conditioning ducts,(c) car parking needed to meet any requirements of the Council and any internal access thereto,(d) space for the loading and unloading of goods. |\n| HC | Heritage Council of New South Wales. |\n| health care professional | a person who provides professional health services to members of the public, and includes—(a) a podiatrist registered under the Podiatrists Act 1989, and(b) a chiropractor or osteopath or chiropractor and osteopath registered under the Chiropractors and Osteopaths Act 1991, and(c) an optometrist registered under the Optometrists Act 1930. |\n| height, in relation to a building | the greatest distance measured vertically from any point on the building to the finished ground level immediately below that point. |\n| Height of Buildings map | the series of maps marked “Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000—Height of Buildings”, as amended by the maps listed in Part 3 of Schedule 6. |\n| helipad | land not open to public use which is set apart for the taking off and landing of helicopters. |\n| heliport | land open to public use which is used by helicopters and includes terminal buildings and facilities for the parking, servicing and repair of helicopters. |\n| heritage conservation area | land shown on the zone map as a heritage conservation area and includes buildings, works, relics, trees and places situated on or within that land. |\n| heritage item | a building, work, relic, tree or place (which may or may not be situated on or within land that is a heritage conservation area) described in Schedule 2. |\n| heritage significance | historic, scientific, cultural, social, archaeological, architectural, natural or aesthetic significance. |\n| home business | an activity, business or occupation carried on in a dwelling house, or in an ancillary building on the same lot as a dwelling house, by one or more of the permanent residents of the dwelling house, where—(a) not more than two other non-resident persons are engaged in the activity, business or occupation on the site or use the site as a base (other than electronically), and(b) it does not occupy more than 80 square metres of floor space, and(c) it does not interfere with the amenity of the neighbourhood by reason of—(i) excessive vehicular traffic generation or reduction in parking availability in the vicinity of the site, or(ii) the emission of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, vapour, steam, soot, ash, dust, waste water, waste products, grit or oil, or otherwise, and(d) no articles are displayed on, or sold or offered for sale by retail from, the land, and(e) the only sign, advertisement or notice on the land is one on the dwelling house to indicate the name and the activity, business, or occupation of the resident, and(f) it does not involve a change in the appearance of the dwelling house or land on which it is erected that is out of character with that of the surrounding area.It does not include a brothel, child care centre or professional consulting rooms. |\n| home industry | an industry carried on in a building other than a dwelling under the following circumstances—(a) the building does not occupy a floor space exceeding 50 square metres and is erected within the curtilage of the dwelling occupied by the person carrying on the industry or on adjoining land owned by that person, and(b) the industry does not—(i) interfere with the amenity of the locality by reason of the emission of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, vapour, steam, soot, ash, dust, waste water, waste products or grit or oil, or otherwise, or(ii) involve exposure to view from any adjacent premises or from any public place of any unsightly matter, or(iii) require the provision of any essential service main of a greater capacity than that available in the locality. |\n| home occupation | an occupation carried on in a dwelling by the permanent residents of the dwelling which does not involve—(a) the registration of the building under the Factories, Shops and Industries Act 1962, or(b) the employment of persons other than those residents, or(c) interference with the amenity of the neighbourhood by reason of the emission of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, vapour, steam, soot, ash, dust, waste water, waste products or grit or oil or otherwise, or(d) the display of goods, whether in a window or otherwise, or(e) the exhibition of any notice, advertisement or sign (other than a notice, advertisement or sign exhibited on that dwelling to indicate the name and occupation of the resident), or(f) the sale of items (whether goods or materials) or the exposure or offer for sale of items, by retail. |\n| hospital | a building or place (other than an institution) used for the purpose of providing professional health care services (such as preventative or convalescent care, diagnosis, medical or surgical treatment, care for people with developmental disabilities, psychiatric care or counselling and services provided by health care professionals) to people admitted as in-patients (whether or not out-patients are also cared for or treated there), and includes—(a) ancillary facilities for the accommodation of nurses or other health care workers, and(b) ancillary shops or refreshment rooms, and(c) ancillary accommodation for persons receiving health care or for their visitors, and(d) facilities situated in the building or at the place and used for educational or research purposes, whether or not they are used only by hospital staff or health care workers, and whether or not any such use is a commercial use. |\n| hotel | premises to which a hotelier’s licence granted under the Liquor Act 1982 relates. |\n| housing for older people or people with disabilities | residential accommodation which is used permanently as housing for the accommodation of older people or people with a disability which may consist of a residential care facility, a hostel or a grouping of 2 or more self-contained dwellings, or a combination of these, but does not include a hospital. |\n| industry | means—(a) any manufacturing process within the meaning of the Factories, Shops and Industries Act 1962, or(b) the breaking up or dismantling of any goods or any article for trade or sale or gain or as ancillary to any business,but does not include an extractive industry. |\n| institution | a penal or reformative establishment. |\n| integrated housing | includes—(a) the subdivision of land into 3 or more allotments, and(b) the erection of a dwelling on each of the allotments to be created by that subdivision provided that the erection of the dwelling occurs prior to the issue of a subdivision certificate except where a strata management statement, or restriction as to user, prohibits any dwelling on each lot other than the dwelling approved by an integrated housing consent. |\n| junkyard | land used for the collection, storage, abandonment or sale of scrap metals, waste paper, rags, bottles or other scrap materials or goods or used for the collecting, dismantling, storage, salvaging or abandonment of automobiles or other vehicles or machinery or for the sale of parts thereof. |\n| light industry | an industry, not being an offensive or hazardous industry, in which the processes carried on, the transportation involved or the machinery or materials used do not interfere with the amenity of the neighbourhood by reason of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, vapour, steam, soot, ash, dust, waste water, waste products, grit or oil, or otherwise. |\n| liquid fuel depot | land used for the bulk storage for wholesale distribution of petrol, oil, petroleum or other inflammable liquid. |\n| manufactured home | a self-contained dwelling (that is, a dwelling that contains at least one kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living area and that also includes toilet and laundry facilities), being a dwelling—(a) that comprises one or more major sections that are each constructed, and assembled, away from the manufactured home estate on which it is situated and transported to the estate for installation on the estate, and(b) that is not capable of being registered under the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1997,and includes any associated structures that form part of the dwelling. |\n| manufactured home estate | land on which manufactured homes are, or are to be, erected. |\n| marina | a pontoon, jetty, pier or similar structure, designed or adapted to provide moorings primarily for boats used for pleasure or recreation, and includes ancillary works such as a slipway and facilities for the provision of fuel, accessories and parts for boats. |\n| market | a temporary outlet for the sale of local crafts and goods, a large proportion of which are not available through normal commercial outlets—(a) which operates on one day of a week only, and(b) which does not require the erection of permanent structures. |\n| mine | (a) any place, open cut, shaft, tunnel, pit, drive, level or other excavation, drift, gutter, lead, vein, lode or reef whereon, wherein or whereby any operation is carried on, for or in connection with the purpose of obtaining any metal or mineral by any mode or method, and(b) any place on which any product so obtained is stacked, stored, crushed or otherwise treated,but does not include a quarry. |\n| mineral sand mine | a mine used for or in connection with the purpose of obtaining ilmenite, monazite, rutile, zircon or similar minerals. |\n| minor boundary adjustment | means a subdivision of adjoining lots to create new lots none of which is significantly different in area, shape or dimensions from the corresponding former lot. |\n| motel | a building or buildings (other than a hotel, boarding-house or dwelling used to provide bed and breakfast) substantially used for the overnight accommodation of travellers and the vehicles used by them, whether or not the building or buildings are also used in the provision of meals to those travellers or the general public. |\n| motor showroom | land used for the display or sale of motor cycles, motor vehicles, agricultural machinery or caravans, whether or not motor vehicle accessories, agricultural machinery accessories or caravan accessories are sold or displayed therein or thereon. |\n| moveable dwelling | includes—(a) any tent, or any caravan or other van or other portable device (whether on wheels or not), used for human habitation, or(b) a manufactured home. |\n| multi-dwelling housing | more than one dwelling on an allotment, but does not include a rural worker’s dwelling. |\n| noxious weed control | the suppression or destruction of noxious weed material as authorised under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 and the incidental and unavoidable destruction or removal of plants lying adjacent to noxious weed material that are to be suppressed or destroyed. |\n| NTA | National Trust of Australia (New South Wales). |\n| offensive or hazardous industry | an industry which, by reason of the processes involved or the method of manufacture or the nature of the materials used or produced, requires isolation from other buildings. |\n| outdoor eating area | an area of public land used for seating in association with an adjacent restaurant, whether or not it is covered or separated from the rest of the public land. |\n| place of assembly | a public hall, theatre, music hall, concert hall, open-air theatre, drive-in theatre, music bowl or any other building of a like character used as such and whether used for purposes of gain or not, but does not include a place of public worship, an institution or an educational establishment. |\n| place of public worship | a church, chapel or other place of public worship or religious instruction or a place used for the purpose of religious training. |\n| potential archaeological site | a site identified as such in Schedule 2 and includes a site known to the consent authority to have archaeological potential even if it is not so identified. |\n| professional consulting rooms | a room or a number of rooms forming either the whole of or part of, attached to or within the curtilage of a dwelling house and used by not more than three legally qualified medical practitioners or by not more than three dentists within the meaning of the Dentists Act 1989, or by not more than three health care professionals, who practise therein the profession of medicine, dentistry or health care, respectively, and, if more than one, practise in partnership, and who employ not more than three employees in connection with that practice. |\n| public building | a building used as offices or for administrative or other like purposes by the Crown, a statutory body, a council or an organisation established for public purposes. |\n| public utility undertaking | any of the following undertakings carried on or permitted or suffered to be carried on by or by authority of any Government Department or under the authority of or in pursuance of any Commonwealth or State Act—(a) railway, road transport, water transport, air transport, wharf or river undertakings,(b) undertakings for the supply of water, hydraulic power, electricity or gas or the provision of sewerage or drainage services,(c) undertakings for the provision of telecommunications infrastructure.A reference to a person carrying on a public utility undertaking is to be construed as including a reference to a council, county council, Government Department, corporation, licensed telecommunications carrier, firm or authority carrying on the undertaking. |\n| real estate sign | an advertisement that contains only a notice that the place or premises to which it is fixed is or are for sale or letting (together with particulars of the sale or letting), and that is not displayed for more than 14 days after the letting or completion of the sale. |\n| recreation area | means—(a) a children’s playground, or(b) an area used for sporting activities or sporting facilities, or(c) an area used by the Council to provide recreational facilities for the physical, cultural or intellectual welfare of the community, or(d) an area used by a body of persons associated together for the purposes of the physical, cultural or intellectual welfare of the community to provide recreational facilities for those purposes.It does not include a racecourse or a showground. |\n| recreation establishment | health farms, religious retreat houses, rest homes, youth camps and the like, but does not include a building or place elsewhere specifically defined in this Schedule or a building or place used or intended for use for a land use elsewhere specifically defined in this Schedule. |\n| recreation facility | land used for indoor recreation, a billiard saloon, table tennis centre, squash court, swimming pool, gymnasium, health studio, bowling alley, fun parlour or any other building of a like character used for recreation and whether used for the purpose of gain or not, but does not include a place of assembly. |\n| recreation vehicle area | has the meaning ascribed to it in the Recreation Vehicles Act 1983. |\n| recreational beach activities | activities on public land which are ancillary to the recreational use of a beach, such as the sale of refreshments or the hire of umbrellas, chairs, mats or lockers, but not including the following—(a) activities that make use of any structure that is not dismantled at the end of each day’s use,(b) the use or hire of motorised vehicles or equipment,(c) activities that have the potential to degrade the coastal environment,(d) activities that have the potential to have negative impact on the well-being and amenity of beach users,(e) activities that are located within the frontal dune system or the vegetated dunal areas,(f) activities that require access into the frontal dune system or vegetated dunal areas otherwise than by approved access points as contained in the Council’s Dune Management Plan (as in force immediately before the commencement of Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000 (Amendment No 18)). |\n| refreshment room | a restaurant, cafe, tea room, eating house or the like. |\n| relic | means—(a) any deposit, object or material evidence (which may consist of human remains) relating to the use or settlement of the area of Tweed, not being Aboriginal habitation, which is more than 50 years old, or(b) any deposit, object or material evidence (which may consist of human remains) relating to Aboriginal habitation of the area of Tweed whether before or after its occupation by persons of European extraction. |\n| remediation | means—(a) removing the cause of the contamination of any land, or(b) dispersing, destroying, reducing, mitigating or containing the contamination of any land, or(c) eliminating or reducing any hazard arising from the contamination of any land (including preventing the entry of persons or animals onto the land). |\n| respite care centre | land used for the provision of respite care for aged persons or people who are physically, mentally, or socially disadvantaged. |\n| restricted premises | premises (other than a newsagency or pharmacy) where—(a) publications classified Category 1 restricted, Category 2 restricted or RC under the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 of the Commonwealth are shown, exhibited, displayed, sold or otherwise made accessible or available to the public, or(b) a business to which section 578E of the Crimes Act 1900 applies is conducted. |\n| retail plant nursery | land used for both the growing and retail selling of plants, whether or not ancillary products are sold therein. |\n| reticulated sewerage system | a network of pipes which collects sewage from individual premises and conveys it to a point of treatment and disposal. |\n| road | a road within the meaning of the Roads Act 1993. |\n| road transport terminal | land used for the principal purpose of the bulk handling of goods for transport by road, including facilities for the loading and unloading of vehicles used to transport those goods and for the parking, servicing and repair of those vehicles. |\n| roadside stall | a building or place not exceeding 20m2 in floor space or area, respectively, where only primary products produced on the property on which the building or place is situated are exposed or offered for sale or sold by retail. |\n| RTA | Roads and Traffic Authority. |\n| rural industry | handling, treating, processing or packing of primary products in the locality and includes the servicing in a workshop of plant or equipment used for rural purposes in the locality. |\n| rural tourist facility | an establishment which is designed, located and operated to principally provide educational, recreational or leisure facilities or activities related to—(a) farming or the processing of farm products, or(b) appreciation of the natural environment.It may also provide associated tourist accommodation, refreshment rooms, or exhibition or function centre facilities, if they are commensurate in scale to the principal facilities or activities. |\n| rural worker’s dwelling | a dwelling which is on land on which there is already erected a dwelling or dwellings and which is occupied by persons engaged in rural occupation on that land. |\n| sawmill | a mill handling, cutting and processing timber from logs or baulks. |\n| service station | building or place used for the fuelling of motor vehicles involving the sale by retail of petrol, oil and other petroleum products, whether or not the building or place is also used for any one or more of the following purposes—(a) the sale by retail of spare parts and accessories for motor vehicles,(b) washing and greasing of motor vehicles,(c) installation of accessories,(d) repairing and servicing of motor vehicles involving the use of hand tools (other than repairing and servicing which involves top overhaul of motors, body building, panel beating, spray painting, or suspension, transmission or chassis restoration),(e) a general store. |\n| shop | land used for the purpose of selling, exposing or offering for sale by retail, goods, merchandise or materials, but does not include a building or place elsewhere specifically defined in this Schedule or used for a land use elsewhere specifically defined in this Schedule. |\n| site area | the area of land to which an application for consent under the Act relates, excluding any land on which the development to which the application relates is not permitted by or under this plan. |\n| stock and sale yard | land used for the purpose of offering animals for sale and includes a public cattle market. |\n| storage unit | land used for the storage of goods, merchandise or materials, whether or not they are distributed to persons engaged in the retail trade. |\n| storey | means—(a) the space between two floors, or(b) the space between a floor and any ceiling or roof immediately above it, or(c) foundation areas, garages, workshops, storerooms and the like, excluding access paths to basement areas, where the height between the finished ground level and the top of the floor immediately above them exceeds 1.5 metres in height.A storey which exceeds 4.5 metres for residential buildings is counted as two storeys.A storey which exceeds 5 metres for commercial buildings is counted as two storeys.For the purpose of counting the number of storeys in a building, the number is to be the maximum number of storeys of the building which may be intersected by the same vertical line, not being a line which passes through any wall of the building. |\n| telecommunications infrastructure | a “facility”, “telecommunications transmission tower” or “tower” as defined in the Telecommunications Code of Practice 1997 of the Commonwealth, but does not include a “low impact facility” as also defined in the Code. |\n| temporary sign | an advertisement of a temporary nature that—(a) announces any local level event of a religious, educational, cultural, political, social or recreational character or relates to any temporary matter in connection with such an event, and(b) does not include advertising of a commercial nature except for the name of the event’s sponsor.Temporary signs may consist of advertisements in the form of banners, bunting, posters, inflatable structures and similar things. |\n| the Act | the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. |\n| the Council | Tweed Shire Council. |\n| tourist accommodation | a building principally used for the accommodation of tourists but does not include a building elsewhere specifically defined in this Schedule. |\n| tourist facilities | an establishment principally used for the recreation or enjoyment of tourists and may include an amusement park, boat shed, boating facility, cruise craft dock, tavern, marina, playground, refreshment room, shop, theme park, water sport facilities or the like or a club used in conjunction with any such activities. |\n| tourist resort | a largely self-contained holiday destination establishment which provides—(a) tourist accommodation, and(b) on-site facilities to satisfy all, or substantially all, of the recreational, entertainment, dining and other holiday needs of its resident tourists. |\n| transport terminal | land used as an airline terminal, a road transport terminal, a bus station or a bus depot. |\n| Tweed Development Control Plan | Tweed Development Control Plan, as adopted by the Council on 17 October 2006. |\n| unzoned land | land to which this plan applies that is shown uncoloured on the zone map. |\n| urban stormwater water quality management facility | a detention basin, artificial wetland or similar large facility constructed to manage the water quality of urban stormwater. |\n| utility installation | a building or work used by a public utility undertaking, but does not include a building designed wholly or principally as administrative or business premises or as a showroom. It may include generating works and gasholders. |\n| warehouse | land used for the storage of goods, merchandise or materials pending their sale and distribution to persons engaged in the retail trade. |\n| waterbed | means—(a) a lake or lagoon either naturally formed or artificially modified, or(b) a watercourse, whether perennial or intermittent, flowing in a natural channel with an established bed or in a natural channel artificially modifying the course of the water flow, or which has a defined bed and banks, or(c) tidal waters (other than the ocean) including any bay, estuary or inlet, or(d) a constructed waterway, canal, inlet, bay, channel or lake which connects to a waterbed specified in paragraph (a), (b) or (c),but does not include an agricultural drain or a dry detention basin or other construction that is only intended to hold water intermittently. |\n| wetland | land inundated with temporary or permanent water that is usually slow moving or stationary or shallow and either fresh, brackish or saline, and where the inundation determines the type and productivity of soils and the plant and animal communities. |\n| works for drainage and landfill | the removal of extractive material from land for the principal purpose of providing a method of stormwater drainage and the subsequent filling or spoiling of the extractive material on an allotment. |\n| zone map | the series of maps marked “Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000”, as amended by the maps (or sheets of maps) listed in Part 2 of Schedule 6.Editorial note.For amendments to the legend on the zone map see Gazette No 105 of 18.8.2000, p 7856, paragraph 6. |\n\n**sch 1:** Am 14.2.2003; 15.10.2004; 26.11.2004; 7.1.2005; 2007 (157), Sch 1 \\[9\\] \\[10\\].","sortOrder":88},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 2","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Heritage items","content":"# Schedule 2 Heritage items\n\nSchedule 2 Heritage items\n\n(Clause 41, Part 8, Schedule 1)\n\n| Locality | Street & No | Property description | Item | Significance Level | Listed by |\n| Burringbar | Broadway Street 61–63 | Lot 11, DP 571794 | Saint Michael’s Roman Catholic Church | Local |  |\n|  |  |  | Burringbar Railway Station | Regional |  |\n| Chindera | Chindera Road | Lot 493, DP 720407, Lot 49, DP 841783 | Chindera Cemetery | State |  |\n| Dulguigan | Dulguigan Road | Lot 6, DP 578144 | Grave site and headstone of Mr Paddy Smith | Local |  |\n| Dum Dum | Kyogle Road973 | Lot 3, DP 611094 | Dum Dum Homestead | Local |  |\n| Dunbible |  | Near Stokers Road rail crossing | Dunbible Creek Railway Bridge | Regional |  |\n| Fingal Head | Lighthouse Road | Lot 1, DP 847751 | Fingal Head Lighthouse | Local | AHC |\n| Kynnumboon | Numinbah Road | Pt. Lot 7, DP 817563 | “Lisnagar” House and Dairy | Local | AHC, NTA |\n| Midginbil | Midginbil Road321 | Lot 74, DP 755710 | Bag End Wildlife Refuge | Local |  |\n| Mooball | Wabba Road | Pt. Lot 1 & Lot 2, DP 873618 | Hoskin Wildlife Refuge | Local |  |\n| Murwillumbah | Eyles Avenue4 | Lots 5 & 6, Sec 28, DP 8950 | “Goldsborough” | Local |  |\n|  | Murwillumbah Street1–3 | Lot 1, DP 772892 | B.G.F. Building | Local | AHC, NTA |\n|  | Murwillumbah Street38 | Lot 1, DP 772600 | National Australia Banking Chambers | Local | NTA |\n|  | Murwillumbah Street61–83 | Lot 4, Sec 1, DP 758739 | Murwillumbah Police Station and Courthouse Group (including all trees and spaces between and in front of buildings) | Regional | AHC, NTA |\n|  | Murwillumbah Street143 | Lot 2, DP 225827 | Roman Catholic Presbytery | Local |  |\n|  | Queen Street21 | Lot A, DP 395020 | Former Salvation Army Building | Regional |  |\n|  | Queensland Road2 | Lot 1, Sec 30, DP 75839 | Former Tweed Shire Council Chambers | Regional |  |\n|  | Riverview Street | Lot 6, DP 820602A | Block A—Murwillumbah High School | State |  |\n|  | Wollumbin Street1 | Lot 1, DP 772596 | “Austral” Building | Regional |  |\n| Terragon | Palmers Road | Lot 67, DP 755754 | Wollumbin Wildlife Refuge | Local |  |\n| Tweed area |  |  | Osprey nests as mapped from time to time by the National Parks and Wildlife Service and notified to the Council | Local |  |\n| Uki | Kyogle Road1468 | Lot 6, DP 8107 | The Old Bank | Regional |  |\n|  | Kyogle Road1473 | Lot 116, DP 755730 | Holy Trinity Church | Regional |  |\n| Wooyung | Old Coast Road | Lot 1, DP 779830 | Natural area north of Brunswick Heads (Ocean Shores) | Local |  |\n\n**sch 2:** Am 18.8.2000.","sortOrder":89},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 3","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Development of specific sites","content":"# Schedule 3 Development of specific sites\n\nSchedule 3 Development of specific sites\n\n(Clause 53)\n\n| Additional development permitted with development consent | Conditions |\n| Lot 719, DP 820030, Dry Dock Road, Tweed Heads South | Development for the purpose of a place of public worship. | The building and associated car parking must be a minimum of 15 metres from the eastern boundary. |\n| Lot 6, DP 10297, Kennedy Drive, Tweed Heads West | Development for the purpose of a car wash facility. | Vehicular access to and from Kennedy Drive must only be via a right-of-way to be provided adjacent site to the east, being Lots 1 and 2, DP 10297. |\n| Lot 3, DP 830660 and the adjoining part of Phillip Street, Chinderah. | Development for the purpose of a “highway service centre” being an integrated development which has direct access to a controlled access road or motorway, and contains service station facilities with separate car and truck refuelling bays, a convenience shop within the service station, having a floor area of not more than 240 square metres, from which food, drinks and other convenience goods are sold, or offered for sale, to the travelling public, refreshment room facilities, including sit-down, takeaway and drive-through fast food outlets, adequate short-term parking facilities for cars, buses and trucks, toilet and washroom facilities, rest areas and playgrounds, advertising structures, and limited emergency repair facilities, with such facilities serving the needs of highway motorists and commercial users, and fuel and fast food made available 24 hours, 7 days per week. | (1) Consent must not be granted unless the consent authority is satisfied that—(a) it has considered the practicality of requiring an integrated effluent disposal system for the land, and(b) the measures and systems to treat on-site and dispose of waste water meet the guidelines of the Department of Health and the Environment Protection Authority, including long-term arrangements for monitoring and maintenance of such systems, and(c) suitable arrangements can be made to upgrade local roads that will be used as a result of the development. |\n| Lot 9, DP 786563, Mt Warning Road, Mt Warning | Development for rural residential purposes of not more than 25 allotments (under the Community Land Development Act 1989) for dwelling houses. | (2) Consent must not be granted unless the consent authority has considered—(a) a plan of management for the rehabilitation of the land, which includes measures for native flora regeneration, habitat rehabilitation of the land, reasonable public access to parts of the land and mitigation of any adverse impact of development, and(b) a report prepared in accordance with the requirements for a species impact statement (set out in Division 2 of Part 6 of the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995) that has been prepared by a person considered by the consent authority to be suitably qualified, that addresses the impact of the proposed development on the environment of threatened species (particularly endangered species) and that has been exhibited for public comment. |\n|  |  | (3) An application for consent made pursuant to this item must not be granted unless the application—(a) is made within 2 years after the commencement of Tweed Local Environmental Plan 1987 (Amendment No 58), and(b) relates to development of all the land to which this item applies. |\n| Lot 2, DP 972662, Lot 1, DP 562104, Walsh Street, Lot 22, DP 585033, Lot 12, DP 830660, Phillip Street, Lot 10, DP 830660, Ocean Drive, Chinderah | Development for the purpose of dwelling houses | Must comply with the requirements of Section A3—Development of Flood Liable Land of Tweed Development Control Plan as in force when the consent is granted. |\n| Lot 2, DP 735226, Racecourse Road, Tygalgah | Development for the purpose of a recreation facility |  |\n| Lot 1, DP 727451 and Lot 6, DP 18244 | Development for the purpose of commercial premises |  |\n| Portions 194, 301 and 312, Kings Beach, South Kingscliff | Development for the purpose of dwelling houses and a hotel, motel or tourist resort (or any combination of them) | (1) An application made pursuant to this item must not be granted unless the consent authority is satisfied that the development, whether or not to be carried out in stages, will include a hotel, motel or tourist resort as the primary development and the number of units/rooms in that hotel, motel or tourist resort will at all times exceed the number of dwellings or dwelling houses included in the completed development.(2) If a subdivision is proposed to create an allotment for a dwelling house as part of the proposed development then such allotment must have a minimum area of 450m2. |\n| Lot 353, DP 755740, Fingal | Development creating 33m2 of refreshment room floor area within the existing general store, bottle shop, takeaway, snacks, storeroom and toilet | Consent must not be granted unless—(a) the development application has been exhibited for public comment, and(b) the consent authority is satisfied there is adequate on site car parking, and(c) the application is made within 2 years after the commencement of the appointed day. |\n| Part Lot 9, DP 786563, shown stippled on the zone map | Development for the purpose of a camping ground and place of assembly | Any place of assembly must be ancillary to the camping ground. |\n| Lot B, Section 5, DP 174482, Nullum Street, Murwillumbah | Development for the purpose of commercial premises, being office accommodation. |  |\n| Lots 4 and 6, DP 844549, Lot 6, DP 853589 and Lot 3, DP 811390, Scenic Drive, Bilambil Heights | Subdivision of the land into two allotments and the erection of a dwelling house on one of the allotments. | One allotment, having an approximate area of 18.82 hectares, is to be situated on the eastern side of Scenic Drive and is the allotment on which the new dwelling house is to be erected.The other allotment, having an approximate area of 5.273 hectares, is to be situated on the western side of Scenic Drive.The existing dwelling on Lot 6, DP 844549 must be demolished prior to the occupation of the new dwelling house. |\n| Lot 1, DP 1009372, Skyline Drive, Tweed Heads West | Development for the purpose of a dwelling house | An application for consent made pursuant to this item must not be granted unless the application is made within 2 years after the commencement of Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000 (Amendment No 43) |\n| Lot 12, DP 838447, No 1497–1501 Kyogle Road, Uki | Development for the purpose of a single-storey dwelling house on the southeastern portion of the land, which is zoned Rural 1 (a) and which has an approximate site area of 7.03 hectares and lies south of Kyogle Road. | (1) The subject land is to be used for a single dwelling only, to be approved by the Council.(2) Development of the subject land shall not be permitted to adversely impact upon the agricultural potential of neighbouring land. |\n| That part of Lot 65, DP 855462, Pottsville that is within Zone No 7 (l) Environmental Protection (Habitat) | Development for the purposes of sports fields. | Maximum area of 4 hectares. (excluding water quality control ponds or drains.)The sports fields must be located as close as possible to the residential land on the eastern portion of the site, the western side of the dunal ridge and the southern boundary of the land. |\n| Lot 1, DP 129075, Tyalgum Road, Eungella | Development for the purpose of a dwelling house. |  |\n| Lot 24, DP 1058759, Round Mountain Road, Hastings Point. | Development for the purpose of a telecommunications facility (a mobile phone base station). | Power to the telecommunications facility is to be via an underground line along an existing access track to a water reservoir. |\n| Lot 346, DP 755701, Coronation Avenue, Pottsville | Subdivision of the land into 2 lots and the erection of a dwelling-house on so much of the land as is within Zone No 1 (a). | The dwelling-house may not be erected until so much of the land as is within Zone No 7 (a) has been transferred to the Council. |\n| So much of Lot 704, DP 1000580, as is shown edged heavy black on the map marked “Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000 (Amendment No 83)”, being land situated between the Pacific Highway and Tweed Valley Way, Chinderah | Development for the purposes of a crematorium and mortuary.In this item—crematorium and mortuary have the same meanings as in the Dictionary set out at the end of the Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Order 2006. | (1) The premises must not be used as a place of public worship, except as a chapel for private services incidental to the crematorium.(2) Funeral corteges must not be permitted to or from the premises.(3) Visible smoke emissions are not permitted from the crematorium. |\n| Lot 919, DP 1077493, Koala Beach Estate, Pottsville | Subdivision of the land into 3 lots and development for the purpose of a dwelling house on 2 of those lots (being lots of less than 40 hectares in area). |  |\n| Lot 2, DP 582869, Cavendish Road, Duroby | Development for the purpose of a dwelling house. |\n\n**sch 3:** Am 18.8.2000; 3.5.2002; 14.3.2003; 12.9.2003; 31.10.2003; 27.2.2004; 2005 (704), cl 4; 2005 (739), cl 4; 2006 (242), cl 4; 2007 (157), Sch 1 \\[11\\]; 2007 (351), Sch 1; 2007 (369), Sch 1 \\[1\\]; 2009 (62), cl 4.","sortOrder":90},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 4","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Classification or reclassification of public land","content":"# Schedule 4 Classification or reclassification of public land\n\nSchedule 4 Classification or reclassification of public land\n\n(Clause 55)\n\n**sch 4:** Subst 11.10.2002. Am 11.3.2005; 2006 (152), Sch 1 \\[1\\] \\[2\\].","sortOrder":91},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 5","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Savings","content":"# Schedule 5 Savings\n\nSchedule 5 Savings\n\n(Clauses 13 (2) and 58)\n\n> 1 The carrying out by persons carrying on the railway undertakings on land comprised in their undertakings of—\n> \n> > (a) any development required in connection with the movement of traffic by rail, including the construction, reconstruction, alteration, maintenance and repair of ways, works and plant, and\n> \n> > (b) the erection within the limits of a railway station of buildings for any purpose,\n> \n> but excluding—\n> \n> > (c) the construction of new railways, railway stations and bridges over roads,\n> \n> > (d) the erection, reconstruction and alteration of buildings for purposes other than railway undertaking purposes outside the limits of a railway station and the reconstruction or alteration so as materially to affect the design thereof of railway stations or bridges,\n> \n> > (e) the formation or alteration of any means of access to a road, and\n> \n> > (f) the erection, reconstruction and alteration of buildings for purposes other than railway purposes where such buildings have direct access to a public place.\n\n> 2 The carrying out by persons carrying on public utility undertakings, being water, sewerage, drainage, electricity or gas undertakings, of any of the following development, being development required for the purpose of their undertakings, that is to say—\n> \n> > (a) development of any description at or below the surface of the ground,\n> \n> > (b) the installation of any plant inside a building or the installation or erection within the premises of a generating station or substation established before the appointed day of any plant or other structures or erections required in connection with the station or substation,\n> \n> > (c) the installation or erection of any plant or other structures or erections by way of addition to or replacement or extension of plant or structures or erections already installed or erected, including the installation in an electrical transmission line of substations, feeder-pillars or transformer housing, but not including the erection of overhead lines for the supply of electricity or pipes above the surface of the ground for the supply of water, or the installation of substations, feeder-pillars or transformer housings of stone, concrete or brickworks,\n> \n> > (d) the provision of overhead service lines in pursuance of any statutory power to provide a supply of electricity,\n> \n> > (e) the erection of service reservoirs on land acquired or in process of being acquired for the purposes thereof before the appointed day, provided reasonable notice of the proposed erection is given to the Council, or\n> \n> > (f) any other development except—\n> > \n> > > (i) the erection of buildings, the installation or erection of plant or other structures or erections and the reconstruction or alteration, so as materially to affect the design or external appearance thereof, of buildings, or\n> > \n> > > (ii) the formation or alteration of any means of access to a road.\n\n> 3 The carrying out by persons carrying on public utility undertakings, being water transport undertakings, on land comprised in their undertakings, of any development required in connection with the movement of traffic by water, including the construction, reconstruction, alteration, maintenance and repair of ways, buildings, wharves, works and plant required for that purpose, except—\n> \n> > (a) the erection of buildings and the reconstruction or alteration of buildings so as materially to affect the design or external appearance thereof, or\n> \n> > (b) the formation or alteration of any means of access to a road.\n\n> 4 The carrying out by persons carrying on public utility undertakings, being wharf or river undertakings, on land comprised in their undertakings, of any development required for the purposes of shipping or in connection with the embarking, loading, discharging or transport of passengers, livestock or goods at a wharf or the movement of traffic by a railway forming part of the undertaking, including the construction, reconstruction, alteration, maintenance and repair of ways, buildings, works and plant for those purposes, except—\n> \n> > (a) the construction of bridges, the erection of any other buildings, and the reconstruction or alteration of bridges or of buildings so as materially to affect the design or external appearance thereof, or\n> \n> > (b) the formation or alteration of any means of access to a road.\n\n> 5 The carrying out by persons carrying on public utility undertakings, being air transport undertakings, on land comprised in their undertakings within the boundaries of any aerodrome, of any development required in connection with the movement of traffic by air, including the construction, reconstruction, alteration, maintenance and repair of ways, buildings, wharves, works and plant required for that purpose, except—\n> \n> > (a) the erection of buildings and the reconstruction or alteration of buildings so as materially to affect the design or external appearance thereof, or\n> \n> > (b) the formation or alteration of any means of access to a road.\n\n> 6 The carrying out by persons carrying on public utility undertakings, being road transport undertakings, on land comprised in their undertakings, of any development required in connection with the movement of traffic by road, including the construction, reconstruction, alteration, maintenance and repair of buildings, works and plant required for that purpose, except—\n> \n> > (a) the erection of buildings and the reconstruction or alteration of buildings so as materially to affect the design or external appearance thereof, or\n> \n> > (b) the formation or alteration of any means of access to a road.\n\n> 7 The carrying out by the owner or lessee of a mine (other than a mineral sands mine), on the mine, of any development required for the purposes of a mine, except—\n> \n> > (a) the erection of buildings (not being plant or other structures or erections required for the mining, working, treatment or disposal of minerals) and the reconstruction, alteration or extension of buildings, so as materially to affect the design or external appearance thereof, or\n> \n> > (b) the formation or alteration of any means of access to a road.\n\n> 8 The carrying out of any development required in connection with the construction, reconstruction, improvement, maintenance or repair of any road, except the widening, realignment or relocation of such road.\n\n> 9 The carrying out of any forestry work by the Forestry Commission, a School Forest Trust or Community Forest Authorities empowered under relevant Acts to undertake afforestation, roading, protection, cutting and marketing of timber, and other forestry purposes under such Acts or on any Crown land temporarily reserved from sale as a timber reserve under the [Forestry Act 1916](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1916-055).\n\n> 10 The carrying out by a Rural Lands Protection Board of any development required for the improvement and maintenance of travelling stock and water reserves, except—\n> \n> > (a) the erection of buildings and the reconstruction or alteration of buildings so as materially to affect the design or purposes thereof,\n> \n> > (b) any development designed to change the use or purpose of any such reserve.\n\n> 11 The carrying out or causing to be carried out by a council engaged in flood mitigation works or by the Department of Land and Water Conservation of any work for the purposes of soil conservation, irrigation, afforestation, reafforestation, flood mitigation, water conservation or river improvement in pursuance of the provisions of the [Water Act 1912](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1912-044), the [Irrigation Act 1912](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1912-073), the [Farm Water Supplies Act 1946](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1946-022) or the [Rivers and Foreshores Improvement Act 1948](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1948-020), except—\n> \n> > (a) the erection of buildings, the installation or erection of plant or other structures or erections and the reconstruction or alteration of buildings so as materially to affect the design or external appearance thereof,\n> \n> > (b) the formation or alteration of any means of access to a road.","sortOrder":95},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 6","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Maps and Zones","content":"# Schedule 6 Maps and Zones\n\nSchedule 6 Maps and Zones\n\n(Clause 7 (3), Schedule 1)\n\n**sch 6:** Am 17.11.2000; 20.4.2001; 18.5.2001; 28.9.2001; 12.7.2002; 18.10.2002; 29.11.2002; 14.3.2003; 6.6.2003; 17.10.2003; 31.10.2003; 21.11.2003; 28.11.2003; 27.2.2004; 11.6.2004; 6.8.2004; 15.10.2004; 26.11.2004; 2005 (209), cl 4; 2005 (666), cl 4; 2005 (722), cl 4; 2006 (235), cl 4; 2006 (608), Sch 1 \\[2\\]; 2006 (609), cl 4; 2006 (757), cl 4; 2007 (369), Sch 1 \\[2\\]; 2007 (525), Sch 1 \\[2\\]; 2008 (106), cl 4; 2010 (778), Sch 1 \\[2\\]; 2011 (157), cl 3 (2); 2011 (564), cl 4; 2012 (373), cl 4; 2012 (560), Sch 1 \\[2\\]; 2012 (677), cl 4; 2013 (15), cl 4.","sortOrder":96},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 7","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Major drains","content":"# Schedule 7 Major drains\n\nSchedule 7 Major drains\n\n(Clause 35)","sortOrder":102},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 8","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Commercial streets","content":"# Schedule 8 Commercial streets\n\nSchedule 8 Commercial streets\n\n(Clause 51B)\n\n| Locality | Street name |\n| Bilambil Heights | Simpson Drive |\n| Bogangar | Hastings Road |\n|  | Rosewood Avenue |\n|  | Tweed Coast Road |\n| Cabarita Beach | Palm Avenue |\n|  | Pandanus Parade |\n| Fingal Head | Marine Parade |\n|  | Prince Street |\n| Kingscliff | Marine Parade |\n|  | Pearl Street |\n|  | Seaview Street |\n|  | Sutherland Street |\n|  | Turnock Street |\n| Murwillumbah | Brisbane Street |\n|  | Commercial Road |\n|  | King Street |\n|  | Murwillumbah Street |\n|  | Queen Street |\n|  | Queensland Road |\n|  | Wharf Street |\n|  | Wollumbin Street |\n| Pottsville | Coronation Avenue |\n|  | Elisabeth Street |\n|  | Overall Drive |\n|  | Philip Street |\n| Tweed Heads | Banks Avenue |\n|  | Bay Street |\n|  | Beryl Street |\n|  | Boyd Street |\n|  | Brett Street |\n|  | Ducat Street |\n|  | Enid Street |\n|  | Florence Street |\n|  | Frances Street |\n|  | Keith Compton Drive |\n|  | Recreation Street |\n|  | Sands Street |\n|  | Stuart Street |\n|  | Terranora Terrace |\n|  | Wharf Street |\n| Tweed Heads/Tweed Heads West | Kennedy Drive |\n| Tweed Heads South | Dry Dock Road |\n|  | Kirkwood Road |\n|  | Minjungbal Drive |\n| Tweed Heads West | Gull Place |\n|  | Scenic Drive |\n\n**sch 8:** Rep 15.10.2004. Ins 25.2.2005.","sortOrder":103}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"LEPs almost always evolve significantly from their original form through amendments. With over 70 point-in-time versions recorded between 2001 and 2024, the Tweed LEP 2000 has clearly expanded and shifted in scope from its original 2000 version — reflecting new development pressures, environmental concerns, state government policy changes, and community planning decisions over 25 years. The current instrument is substantially different from what was originally made."},"complexity_factors":["Land use planning instruments are inherently multi-layered, involving zoning maps, definitions, permitted/prohibited use tables, and numerous exceptions","Over 70 amendments since 2000 mean the current law is a heavily evolved, accumulated document — not the clean original","Must be read alongside state-level planning legislation (Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979) and other state environmental planning policies","Geographic and site-specific application requires cross-referencing zoning maps with the legislative text","Interplay between different land use zones, heritage overlays, flood/environmental constraints creates complex decision trees for any given property","25+ years of amendments creates potential for internal inconsistencies and transitional provisions","Only the version metadata was provided — the actual substantive provisions (zones, definitions, schedules) are not visible in this excerpt, limiting full assessment but indicating a large and complex underlying instrument"],"plain_english_summary":"The Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000 is the rulebook that controls land use and development across Tweed Shire. It zones land (residential, rural, commercial, environmental protection), sets what uses and developments are allowed or prohibited, and imposes controls on building heights, lot sizes, heritage and environmental constraints.\n\nIt affects anyone with property or development interests in the Shire — homeowners, developers, businesses, farmers and the Council — and determines whether proposed works or changes of use are permissible. Current version in force since 13 December 2024."},"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"},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":1000},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Originally a straightforward 2000 LEP focused on implementing the Tweed Shire 2000+ Strategic Plan, this instrument has expanded significantly through 90+ amendments. It now incorporates: site-specific provisions for major developments (Seaside City, Cobaki Lakes, Boyds Bay Business Park, Terranora, Seabreeze Estate); detailed infrastructure contribution requirements; complex acid sulfate soil and contamination management regimes; aircraft noise and obstacle controls for Gold Coast Airport; bushfire protection provisions; and music/entertainment protections for licensed premises. The 2014 LEP overlay provisions (clauses 3A and 4A) mean this 2000 plan now operates in conjunction with a newer LEP, creating a dual-plan framework. The scope has shifted from simple zoning to sophisticated place-based and issue-specific management."},"complexity_factors":["19 separate zones with distinct objectives and development tables, each with 4-item permission structures (exempt, consent, clause 8(2) consent, prohibited)","Over 80 defined terms in Schedule 1, many with nested exclusions and cross-references to other legislation","Multiple overlay provisions and site-specific clauses (clauses 50-53H) creating exceptions to general rules","Extensive cross-referencing to external documents: Tweed Development Control Plan, State Environmental Planning Policies, Australian Standards, and multiple amending maps","Conditional logic throughout — many permissions depend on lot size, proximity to features, connection to services, or satisfaction of multiple cumulative tests","Heritage, environmental, and hazard provisions require parallel approvals under other Acts (National Parks and Wildlife Act, Heritage Act, etc.)","Savings and transitional provisions (clause 58) creating parallel assessment pathways for pending applications","Amendment history spanning 24+ years with numerous inserted clauses and repealed provisions creating potential interpretive conflicts"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this plan does:**\n\nThis is the main planning rulebook for the Tweed Shire area in northern NSW. It tells landowners and developers what they can and cannot build on their land, and what rules they must follow.\n\n**Key things it covers:**\n\n- **Land zoning**: Divides the Shire into 19 different zones — from rural farmland (Zone 1) to industrial areas (Zone 4), business centres (Zone 3), and protected environmental areas (Zone 7). Each zone has its own rules about what development is allowed, requires approval, or is banned.\n\n- **Development rules**: Sets out three categories of development:\n  - *Exempt development* — small projects that don't need approval (like minor home improvements)\n  - *Complying development* — projects that meet specific standards and get fast-tracked approval\n  - *Development requiring consent* — most projects need Council approval, with some needing extra scrutiny under \"clause 8(2)\" (a tougher test for sensitive or large projects)\n\n- **Environmental protection**: Special rules to protect wetlands, rainforests, coastal lands, scenic escarpments, and wildlife habitat. These areas have strict limits on clearing vegetation, earthworks, and building.\n\n- **Heritage protection**: Requires Council approval to alter or demolish heritage-listed buildings and places (listed in Schedule 2), including churches, old banks, railway stations, and the Murwillumbah Courthouse.\n\n- **Hazard management**: Rules for building on flood-prone land, near acid sulfate soils, in bushfire zones, near airports (noise and flight paths), and coastal erosion areas.\n\n- **Subdivision controls**: Minimum lot sizes — generally 40 hectares in rural zones, but smaller in residential and village zones. Special rules apply to creating new housing lots.\n\n- **Specific sites**: Special conditions for particular developments like Seaside City, Cobaki Lakes, Boyds Bay Business Park, and the Jack Evans Boatharbour tourist area.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\nAnyone wanting to build, subdivide, or change the use of land in Tweed Shire — homeowners, farmers, businesses, developers, and public authorities. Tweed Shire Council makes the decisions, though some appeals go to the NSW Land and Environment Court.\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nThis plan shapes how Tweed grows — protecting its natural environment (including the Tweed River, coastal areas, and World Heritage-listed rainforests nearby) while allowing for housing, tourism, and economic development. It balances preserving rural character with accommodating population growth, particularly around Tweed Heads and the coastal villages."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":9,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Plan has materially expanded beyond a simple 2000-era zoning scheme. Over successive amendments it has accumulated numerous site-specific development permissions, precinct-specific staging and DCP triggers (e.g. Seaside City cl 53C, Terranora cl 53D, Boyds Bay cl 53G, Cobaki Lakes cl 53F), modern hazard-management provisions (acid sulfate soils cl 35; contaminated land cl 39; bushfire cl 39A; coastal erosion cl 27 and 36), and operational linkages to State SEPPs and external agencies. These additions broaden the Plan from basic land-use zoning to a hybrid regulatory instrument that manages detailed remediation, infrastructure staging and environmental mitigation. That expansion increases regulatory reach, raises compliance and implementation burdens for developers and Council, and concentrates decision-making around site-specific conditions that were not part of the Plan’s original simple zoning purpose (see clauses 4, 35, 53C–53G, Schedule 3)."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive zoning regime with 20+ named zone variants and a detailed Table to clause 11 setting permitted, consent and prohibited uses","Large Interpretation Schedule (Schedule 1) containing many defined terms (dozens to ~200+ technical and land-use terms)","Numerous map- and overlay-based controls (zone map, height-of-buildings map, designated roads, acid sulfate soil planning map, transmission corridors, future road corridors) with multiple amending maps (Schedule 6)","Many cross-references to State Environmental Planning Policies, Acts and Australian Standards (e.g. SEPPs, EP&A Act, BASIX, AS 2021) increasing external dependencies","Multiple site-specific and precinct clauses (Part 11, Schedule 3) each with bespoke requirements and exceptions (structure plans, DCP triggers, remediation and certification)","Conditional and discretionary decision-making: numerous \"must be satisfied\" tests and \"consent authority may\" powers (clauses 8, 22, 25–39, 53C–53G, 59)","Nested exceptions and savings (exempt development vs complying development vs prohibited; subclauses that exclude particular land uses or require additional reports), including repealed/inserted subclauses spread through the text","Detailed environmental controls that impose technical study requirements (acid sulfate soil assessments, socio-economic impact statements, contaminated land testing, bushfire planning) increasing procedural complexity","Historic amendment trail and site-specific amendments noted throughout (many amendment citations), complicating interpretation of current operative text and maps"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this instrument is and what it does (mechanics)\n\n- This is the local environmental plan (LEP) that controls land use and development across the Tweed Shire. It divides land into zones, describes what uses are \"permitted without consent\", \"permitted only with consent\" and \"prohibited\", and sets a range of procedural and substantive rules the consent authority must follow. (See clauses 1, 6 and the Table to clause 11.)\n\n- The consent authority under the Plan is Tweed Shire Council (clause 6). Most development that is not expressly exempt must either get development consent from the Council or be carried out under a complying/ exempt development regime tied to the Council's Development Control Plan (clause 9–10). The Council can impose conditions, require management plans or refuse consent where specified criteria are not met (for example clauses 8, 15, 16, 25–28, 31–39, 53C–53G).  \n\n- Zoning and permitted uses: the Plan establishes many zone types (rural, residential, business, industrial, environmental protection, open space, special uses, national parks, etc.) and, for each zone, lists primary/secondary objectives and precise use tables (Table to clause 11). This is the primary mechanism that controls land use on each parcel.  \n\n- Site- and map-based controls: the Plan relies on maps and overlays (zone map, height-of-buildings map, designated roads, transmission-line corridors, flood and acid-sulfate soil maps). Those maps trigger bespoke rules (for example height limits—clause 16; designated-road access and setbacks—clauses 22–24; acid sulfate soil controls—clause 35). Schedule 6 lists the maps and amendments.  \n\n- Environmental and heritage protections: specific parts require the Council to consider environmental matters before consenting to development adjacent to or within wetlands, littoral rainforest, escarpments, habitats, national parks, coastal lands, waterbodies, flood-prone land, acid sulfate soil areas, bushfire-prone land and contaminated land (clauses 25–39, 31, 34–36, 35, 39A). Heritage items and conservation areas are listed in Schedule 2 and attract additional consent requirements (Part 8, clauses 40–46).  \n\n- Subdivision and density controls: Part 4 (clauses 19–21A) sets when subdivision is permitted, minimum lot sizes in different zones and exceptions (for example rural minimums, special release areas like Cobaki Lakes). Part 11 contains site-specific density or floor-space controls (clauses 50–53F).  \n\n- Site-specific and staged development: the Plan includes many site‑specific clauses and staging/DCP requirements for precincts (Seaside City, Terranora, Boyds Bay, Cobaki Lakes, Seabreeze, etc.). Those clauses commonly require a DCP, structure plan, remediation testing or certification from the Director‑General before subdivision or intense urban development proceeds (see clauses 53C, 53D, 53E, 53G, 53F).  \n\n- Flexibility and exceptions: the Plan includes a provision allowing consent authorities some flexibility to depart from development standards where justified (clause 59), but it also lists limits on that flexibility (for example subdivisions in certain rural/environmental zones). The Plan also preserves savings for certain public utility and railway works (Schedule 5) and suspends private covenants to the extent they prevent development authorised by the Plan (clause 56).\n\n**Who is affected\n\n- Property owners and prospective developers: their ability to use, subdivide or develop land depends on zone rules, map overlays and site-specific clauses (Table to clause 11; Parts 4 and 11; Schedules 3–4).  \n- Tweed Shire Council (consent authority): administers consents, enforces controls, prepares DCPs, and decides discretionary matters (clauses 6, 4A, 53C, 53D, 53G).  \n- State agencies and infrastructure providers: the plan gives effect to or defers to State policies in many places (cross-references to SEPPs, the Environment Protection Authority, Civil Aviation Safety Authority). It also requires consultation/notification to infrastructure operators in some cases (e.g. transmission lines—clause 37).  \n- Neighbouring land users and the community: the Plan controls cumulative impacts (clause 8), public access to foreshore (clause 31) and conservation of heritage and biodiversity (clause 40–46, Schedule 2).\n\n**Why it matters (rationale claims and practical implications)\n\n- The Plan explicitly aims to translate the local strategic plan into legal controls and to manage growth, protect environmental and heritage values, and guide where and how development occurs (clause 4). That stated purpose is implemented by zoning, development standards, overlay protections and site-specific requirements.  \n\n- Practical trade-offs and incentives: the Plan restricts development intensity in environmentally sensitive zones (clauses 20, 25–28, 35) and permits higher commercial intensity and bonuses in targeted business areas (floor-space ratios and bonuses—clause 50). That creates a clear incentive structure: people will seek to develop where maps and bonuses allow greater returns, and avoid or seek approvals and management plans where environmental overlays apply.  \n\n- Costs and compliance burden: many clauses require technical reports (acid sulfate soils assessments—clause 35, socio‑economic statements—clause 17, contaminated land testing—clauses 39/53D), DCPs or structure plans before consent will be given. These requirements increase upfront cost and time for applicants and require professional consultants.  \n\n- Bureaucratic discretion and uncertainty: discretionary clauses (e.g. clause 8 consent considerations, clause 59 exceptions to standards, numerous \"must be satisfied\" tests) hand judgment to the Council and, in several precincts, to the Director‑General or state agencies. That concentrates decision power and can create uncertainty for applicants about outcomes and conditions.  \n\n- Concentrated benefits and site-specific entitlements: Schedule 3 and many Part 11 clauses confer explicit development permissions or staged pathways for particular lots (e.g. Lot-specific permissions, Seaside City, Boyds Bay). Owners of those parcels gain firm entitlements; other owners do not, which can create disparities in land value and expectations.  \n\n- Implementation risk and opportunity costs: protections for wetlands, coastal lands, acid sulfate soils, bushfire and contaminated sites reduce development risk if enforced, but they shift costs to developers through remediation, mitigation works, or reduced developable area. Conversely, the Plan creates development opportunities in controlled precincts subject to DCP compliance.\n\n**What to watch for in practice (brief)**\n\n- Where a property sits on an overlay map (height, acid sulfate, flood, designated road, transmission corridor) will typically determine the major obstacles and required studies for development (clauses 16, 35, 34, 22, 37).\n- Site-specific clauses and DCP triggers (Part 11 and clauses 53C–53G) often impose pre‑conditions (structure plans, certification, infrastructure contributions) before subdivision or intensive development can proceed.\n- There is scope to seek an exception to a development standard, but the applicant must meet tests and the Council must record its assessment (clause 59).\n\n"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tweed-local-environmental-plan-2000","history":"/api/acts/tweed-local-environmental-plan-2000/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tweed-local-environmental-plan-2000/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tweed-local-environmental-plan-2000/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tweed-local-environmental-plan-2000/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tweed-local-environmental-plan-2000/documents"}}