{"id":"nsw:epi-2012-0679","name":"Willoughby Local Environmental Plan 2012","slug":"willoughby-local-environmental-plan-2012","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"679 of 2012","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":181389,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:epi-2012-0679-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Part 1 Preliminary\n\nPart 1 Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of Plan","content":"#### 1 Name of Plan\n\n1.1 Name of Plan\n\n> This Plan is [Willoughby Local Environmental Plan 2012](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2012-0679).","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Permitted or prohibited development","content":"# Part 2 Permitted or prohibited development\n\nPart 2 Permitted or prohibited development","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Land use zones","content":"#### 2 Land use zones\n\n2.1 Land use zones\n\n> The land use zones under this Plan are as follows—\n> \n> > Residential Zones\n> \n> > R2 Low Density Residential\n> > \n> > R3 Medium Density Residential\n> > \n> > R4 High Density Residential\n> \n> > Employment Zones\n> \n> > E1 Local Centre\n> > \n> > E2 Commercial Centre\n> > \n> > E3 Productivity Support\n> > \n> > E4 General Industrial\n> \n> > Mixed Use Zones\n> \n> > MU1 Mixed Use\n> \n> > Special Purpose Zones\n> \n> > SP1 Special Activities\n> > \n> > SP2 Infrastructure\n> \n> > Recreation Zones\n> \n> > RE1 Public Recreation\n> > \n> > RE2 Private Recreation\n> \n> > Conservation Zones\n> \n> > C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves\n> > \n> > C2 Environmental Conservation\n> > \n> > C4 Environmental Living\n> \n> **cl 2.1:** Am 2023 (373), Sch 1\\[13\\].","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"pt","sectionType":"part","heading":"Land Use Table","content":"# pt Land Use Table\n\nLand Use Table\n\nNote—\n\nState environmental planning policies, including the following, may be relevant to development on land to which this Plan applies—\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0714)\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0732), Chapter 2—relating to infrastructure facilities, including air transport, correction, education, electricity generating works and solar energy systems, health services, ports, railways, roads, waste management and water supply systems\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resources and Energy) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0731), Chapter 2\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resilience and Hazards) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0730), Chapter 3\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Industry and Employment) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0723), Chapter 3\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Primary Production) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0729), Chapter 2\n\nNote 2—\n\nUnder the [Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Order 2006](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2006-0155), Schedule 1, clause 6(1), this Plan is, until 26 April 2025, taken to apply as if the [Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Amendment (Land Use Zones) Order 2021](/view/pdf/asmade/epi-2021-650), Schedule 3\\[1\\]–\\[4\\] had not commenced on 26 April 2023. As a result, until 26 April 2025, the Land Use Table is taken to include business and industrial zones that were in the Land Use Table immediately before 26 April 2023.\n\n**Land Use tbl:** Am 2017 (493), Sch 1.1 \\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2019 (621), Sch 3; 2022 (727), Sch 4.8; 2023 (373), Sch 1\\[14\\]–\\[16\\]; 2023 No 52, Sch 2.6.\n\nZone R2 Low Density Residential\n\nZone R3 Medium Density Residential\n\nZone R4 High Density Residential\n\nZone E1 Local Centre\n\nZone E2 Commercial Centre\n\nZone E3 Productivity Support\n\nZone E4 General Industrial\n\nZone MU1 Mixed Use\n\nZone SP1 Special Activities\n\nZone SP2 Infrastructure\n\nZone RE1 Public Recreation\n\nZone RE2 Private Recreation\n\nZone C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves\n\nZone C2 Environmental Conservation\n\nZone C4 Environmental Living","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permitted with consent","content":"#### 3 Permitted with consent\n\n3 Permitted with consent\n\n> Bed and breakfast accommodation; Centre-based child care facilities; Community facilities; Dual occupancies; Dwelling houses; Group homes; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home industries; Oyster aquaculture; Pond-based aquaculture; Recreation areas; Respite day care centres; Roads; Secondary dwellings; Tank-based aquaculture","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibited","content":"#### 4 Prohibited\n\n4 Prohibited\n\n> Any development not specified in item 2 or 3","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Exempt and complying development","content":"# Part 3 Exempt and complying development\n\nPart 3 Exempt and complying development","sortOrder":92},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Principal development standards","content":"# Part 4 Principal development standards\n\nPart 4 Principal development standards","sortOrder":96},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"# Part 5 Miscellaneous provisions\n\nPart 5 Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":110},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relevant acquisition authority","content":"#### 5 Relevant acquisition authority\n\n5.1 Relevant acquisition authority\n\n> > (1) The objective of this clause is to identify, for the purposes of section 3.15 of the Act, the authority of the State that will be the relevant authority to acquire land reserved for certain public purposes if the land is required to be acquired under Division 3 of Part 2 of the [Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1991-022) (the owner-initiated acquisition provisions).\n> > \n> > Note.\n> > \n> > If the landholder will suffer hardship if there is any delay in the land being acquired by the relevant authority, section 23 of the [Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1991-022) requires the authority to acquire the land.\n> \n> > (2) The authority of the State that will be the relevant authority to acquire land, if the land is required to be acquired under the owner-initiated acquisition provisions, is the authority of the State specified below in relation to the land shown on the [Land Reservation Acquisition Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/willoughby-local-environmental-plan-2012) (or, if an authority of the State is not specified in relation to land required to be so acquired, the authority designated or determined under those provisions).\n> > \n> > | Type of land shown on Map | Authority of the State |\n> > | Zone RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Local open space” | Council |\n> > | Zone RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Regional open space” | The corporation constituted under section 2.5 of the Act |\n> > | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Classified road” | Transport for NSW |\n> > | Zone C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves and marked “National Park” | Minister administering the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 |\n> > | Zone E2 Environmental Conservation and marked “Regional open space” | The corporation constituted under section 8 of the Act |\n> > | Zone R2 Low Density Residential and marked “Local road widening” | Council |\n> > | Zone R3 Medium Density Residential and marked “Local road widening” | Council |\n> > | Zone E1 Local Centre and marked “Local road widening” | Council |\n> > | Zone MU1 Mixed Use and marked “Local road widening” | Council |\n> \n> > (3) Development on land acquired by an authority of the State under the owner-initiated acquisition provisions may, before it is used for the purpose for which it is reserved, be carried out, with development consent, for any purpose.\n> \n> **cl 5.1:** Am 2024 (64), Sch 1\\[1\\] \\[2\\].","sortOrder":111},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Additional local provisions","content":"# Part 6 Additional local provisions\n\nPart 6 Additional local provisions","sortOrder":138},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Acid sulfate soils","content":"#### 6 Acid sulfate soils\n\n6.1 Acid sulfate soils\n\n> > (1) The objective of this clause is to ensure that development does not disturb, expose or drain acid sulfate soils and cause environmental damage.\n> \n> > (2) Development consent is required for the carrying out of works described in the Table to this subclause on land shown on the [Acid Sulfate Soils Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/willoughby-local-environmental-plan-2012) as being of the class specified for those works.\n> > \n> > | Class of land | Works |\n> > | 1 | Any works. |\n> > | 2 | Works below the natural ground surface.Works by which the watertable is likely to be lowered. |\n> > | 3 | Works more than 1 metre below the natural ground surface.Works by which the watertable is likely to be lowered more than 1 metre below the natural ground surface. |\n> > | 4 | Works more than 2 metres below the natural ground surface.Works by which the watertable is likely to be lowered more than 2 metres below the natural ground surface. |\n> > | 5 | Works within 500 metres of adjacent Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 land that is below 5 metres Australian Height Datum and by which the watertable is likely to be lowered below 1 metre Australian Height Datum on adjacent Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 land. |\n> \n> > (3) Development consent must not be granted under this clause for the carrying out of works unless an acid sulfate soils management plan has been prepared for the proposed works in accordance with the Acid Sulfate Soils Manual and has been provided to the consent authority.\n> \n> > (4) Despite subclause (2), development consent is not required under this clause for the carrying out of works if—\n> > \n> > > (a) a preliminary assessment of the proposed works prepared in accordance with the Acid Sulfate Soils Manual indicates that an acid sulfate soils management plan is not required for the works, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the preliminary assessment has been provided to the consent authority and the consent authority has confirmed the assessment by notice in writing to the person proposing to carry out the works.\n> \n> > (5) Despite subclause (2), development consent is not required under this clause for the carrying out of any of the following works by a public authority (including ancillary work such as excavation, construction of access ways or the supply of power)—\n> > \n> > > (a) emergency work, being the repair or replacement of the works of the public authority required to be carried out urgently because the works have been damaged, have ceased to function or pose a risk to the environment or to public health and safety,\n> > \n> > > (b) routine maintenance work, being the periodic inspection, cleaning, repair or replacement of the works of the public authority (other than work that involves the disturbance of more than 1 tonne of soil),\n> > \n> > > (c) minor work, being work that costs less than $20,000 (other than drainage work).\n> \n> > (6) Despite subclause (2), development consent is not required under this clause to carry out any works if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the works involve the disturbance of less than 1 tonne of soil, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the works are not likely to lower the watertable.","sortOrder":139},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Additional permitted uses","content":"# Schedule 1 Additional permitted uses\n\nSchedule 1 Additional permitted uses\n\n(Clause 2.5)\n\n**sch 1:** Am 2014 (368), Sch 1 \\[4\\]; 2016 (117), cl 5 (2); 2016 No 27, Sch 2.57; 2016 (456), cl 4; 2017 (37), cl 4 (1) (2); 2017 (180), Sch 1 \\[4\\]; 2017 (327), Sch 1 \\[14\\]–\\[16\\]; 2017 (493), Sch 1.2 \\[1\\]; 2018 (109), cl 5 (2); 2018 (488), Sch 1.2; 2021 (504), Sch 1\\[5\\] \\[6\\]; 2023 (292), Sch 1\\[3\\]; 2023 (373), Sch 1\\[23\\]–\\[37\\]; 2023 (460), Sch 1\\[4\\]; 2024 (64), Sch 1\\[4\\]–\\[6\\]; 2025 (434), Sch 1\\[2\\]–\\[21\\].","sortOrder":168},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 1 Denawen Avenue, Castle Cove","content":"#### 7 Use of certain land at 1 Denawen Avenue, Castle Cove\n\n7 Use of certain land at 1 Denawen Avenue, Castle Cove\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 1 Denawen Avenue, Castle Cove, being Lot 307, DP 200637.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":175},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 2A Holly Street, Castle Cove","content":"#### 8 Use of certain land at 2A Holly Street, Castle Cove\n\n8 Use of certain land at 2A Holly Street, Castle Cove\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 2A Holly Street, Castle Cove, being Lot 9, DP 214988.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a dwelling house is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":176},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 12 Charles Street, Castlecrag","content":"#### 9 Use of certain land at 12 Charles Street, Castlecrag\n\n9 Use of certain land at 12 Charles Street, Castlecrag\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 1, DP 1295413, 12 Charles Street, Castlecrag.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":177},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 184 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag","content":"#### 10 Use of certain land at 184 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag\n\n10 Use of certain land at 184 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 184 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag, being Lot 112, DP 11138 and Lot 113, DP 13195.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":178},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 10 The Postern, Castlecrag","content":"#### 11 Use of certain land at 10 The Postern, Castlecrag\n\n11 Use of certain land at 10 The Postern, Castlecrag\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 10 The Postern, Castlecrag, being Lot 143, DP 17416.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a community facility is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":179},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Albert Avenue, Chatswood","content":"#### 12 Use of certain land at Albert Avenue, Chatswood\n\n12 Use of certain land at Albert Avenue, Chatswood\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Albert Avenue, Chatswood, being Lot 1, DP 741948, Lot 24, DP 618973, Lot 1, DP 69505, Lot 11, DP 1171717, Lot 6, DP 69530 and Lot 5, DP 69530.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a car park is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":180},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Albert Avenue and Thomas Street, Chatswood","content":"#### 13 Use of certain land at Albert Avenue and Thomas Street, Chatswood\n\n13 Use of certain land at Albert Avenue and Thomas Street, Chatswood\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 22, DP 1215977, 79 Albert Avenue and 18 Thomas Street, Chatswood.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a car park is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":181},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land in Zone E3 for shop top housing","content":"#### 14 Use of certain land in Zone E3 for shop top housing\n\n14 Use of certain land in Zone E3 for shop top housing\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land identified as “Area 3” on the [Special Provisions Area Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/willoughby-local-environmental-plan-2012).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of shop top housing is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":182},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 15\n\n15 (Repealed)","sortOrder":183},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 26 Anthony Street, Chatswood","content":"#### 16 Use of certain land at 26 Anthony Street, Chatswood\n\n16 Use of certain land at 26 Anthony Street, Chatswood\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 26 Anthony Street, Chatswood, being Lot 1, DP 800321.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":184},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 23 Archer Street, Chatswood","content":"#### 17 Use of certain land at 23 Archer Street, Chatswood\n\n17 Use of certain land at 23 Archer Street, Chatswood\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 23 Archer Street, Chatswood, being Lots 1 and 2, DP 6577 and Lot 5, DP 331555.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":185},{"sectionNumber":"17A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 17A\n\n17A (Repealed)","sortOrder":186},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 46 Beaconsfield Road, Chatswood","content":"#### 18 Use of certain land at 46 Beaconsfield Road, Chatswood\n\n18 Use of certain land at 46 Beaconsfield Road, Chatswood\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 46 Beaconsfield Road, Chatswood, being Lot 76, DP 14213.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":187},{"sectionNumber":"19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 250 Sailors Bay Road, Northbridge","content":"#### 19 Use of certain land at 250 Sailors Bay Road, Northbridge\n\n19 Use of certain land at 250 Sailors Bay Road, Northbridge\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 16, DP 7749, 250 Sailors Bay Road, Northbridge.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of business premises and office premises is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":188},{"sectionNumber":"20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 28–32 Chatswood Avenue, Chatswood","content":"#### 20 Use of certain land at 28–32 Chatswood Avenue, Chatswood\n\n20 Use of certain land at 28–32 Chatswood Avenue, Chatswood\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lots 1 and 2, DP 1280762, 28–32 Chatswood Avenue, Chatswood.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":189},{"sectionNumber":"21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 126 Greville Street, Chatswood and part of 25 Millwood Avenue, Chatswood West","content":"#### 21 Use of certain land at 126 Greville Street, Chatswood and part of 25 Millwood Avenue, Chatswood West\n\n21 Use of certain land at 126 Greville Street, Chatswood and part of 25 Millwood Avenue, Chatswood West\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to the following land—\n> > \n> > > (a) 126 Greville Street, Chatswood, being Lot 1, DP 532353,\n> > \n> > > (b) part of 25 Millwood Avenue, Chatswood West, being Lot 1, DP 408490.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of eco-tourist facilities, educational establishments, high technology industries, information and education facilities, office premises, public administration buildings, storage premises and tourist and visitor accommodation is permitted with development consent.\n> \n> > (3) However, development consent may be granted to such development only if the eco-tourist facility, educational establishment, high technology industry, information and education facility, office premises, public administration building, storage premises or tourist and visitor accommodation concerned is (or is proposed to be) located in a building that existed on the commencement of this clause.\n> \n> > (4) Development for the purposes of dwelling houses is permitted with development consent on land in Zone R3 Medium Density Residential.","sortOrder":190},{"sectionNumber":"22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 4 and 6 Hotham Street, Chatswood","content":"#### 22 Use of certain land at 4 and 6 Hotham Street, Chatswood\n\n22 Use of certain land at 4 and 6 Hotham Street, Chatswood\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 4 and 6 Hotham Street, Chatswood, being Lot B, DP 335285 and Lot B, DP 399242.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of office premises and storage premises used in conjunction with the use of adjoining land as a private hospital and carried out in dwelling houses existing when this Plan commenced, other than minor changes to the external envelope of those dwelling houses, is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":191},{"sectionNumber":"23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 50 Johnson Street, Chatswood","content":"#### 23 Use of certain land at 50 Johnson Street, Chatswood\n\n23 Use of certain land at 50 Johnson Street, Chatswood\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 50 Johnson Street, Chatswood, being Lot B, Section 18, DP 3226.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":192},{"sectionNumber":"24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 10 Macquarie Street, Chatswood","content":"#### 24 Use of certain land at 10 Macquarie Street, Chatswood\n\n24 Use of certain land at 10 Macquarie Street, Chatswood\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 10 Macquarie Street, Chatswood, being Lot 65, DP 5679.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":193},{"sectionNumber":"25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 3–21 Malvern Avenue, 2–32 and 9–11 Havilah Street and 103 Archer Street, Chatswood","content":"#### 25 Use of certain land at 3–21 Malvern Avenue, 2–32 and 9–11 Havilah Street and 103 Archer Street, Chatswood\n\n25 Use of certain land at 3–21 Malvern Avenue, 2–32 and 9–11 Havilah Street and 103 Archer Street, Chatswood\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to the following land in Zone R2 Low Density Residential—\n> > \n> > > (a) the following land at 103 Archer Street and 3–21 Malvern Avenue, Chatswood—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) SP 51038,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) Lots 2 and 3, DP 100677,\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) Lot 2, DP 101905,\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) Lot 2, DP 310160,\n> > > \n> > > > (v) Lots 3 and 4, DP 313131,\n> > > \n> > > > (vi) Lots A and B, DP 394859,\n> > > \n> > > > (vii) Lots A and B, DP 418863,\n> > \n> > > (b) the following land at 2–32 and 9–11 Havilah Street, Chatswood—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) Lots 45–48 and 52–60, DP 3372,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) Lot 1, DP 105814,\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) Lot 1, DP 510937,\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) Lots 11 and 12, DP 1048214,\n> > > \n> > > > (v) Lots 20 and 21, DP 1144618.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of health consulting rooms and office premises is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":194},{"sectionNumber":"26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 655A Pacific Highway, Chatswood","content":"#### 26 Use of certain land at 655A Pacific Highway, Chatswood\n\n26 Use of certain land at 655A Pacific Highway, Chatswood\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to SP 57067, 655A Pacific Highway, Chatswood.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a car park to be used in conjunction with the bowling club on adjoining land is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":195},{"sectionNumber":"27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land in Chatswood CBD","content":"#### 27 Use of certain land in Chatswood CBD\n\n27 Use of certain land in Chatswood CBD\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land in Zone MU1 Mixed Use and identified as “Area 8” on the [Special Provisions Area Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/willoughby-local-environmental-plan-2012).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of residential flat buildings is permitted with development consent if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the ground floor is used for non-residential purposes only, and\n> > \n> > > (b) at least 17% of the gross floor area of the building will be used for non-residential purposes.","sortOrder":196},{"sectionNumber":"28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 112 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood","content":"#### 28 Use of certain land at 112 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood\n\n28 Use of certain land at 112 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 112 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, being Lot 1, DP 724205.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a car park is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":197},{"sectionNumber":"29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 161 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood","content":"#### 29 Use of certain land at 161 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood\n\n29 Use of certain land at 161 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 161 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, being Lot 1, DP 719238.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of sex services premises is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":198},{"sectionNumber":"30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 311–313 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood","content":"#### 30 Use of certain land at 311–313 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood\n\n30 Use of certain land at 311–313 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to SP 74153, 311–313 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of business premises, retail premises and restaurants or cafes at street level is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":199},{"sectionNumber":"31","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 31\n\n31, 32 (Repealed)","sortOrder":200},{"sectionNumber":"33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Chatswood and St Leonards in Zone E2","content":"#### 33 Use of certain land at Chatswood and St Leonards in Zone E2\n\n33 Use of certain land at Chatswood and St Leonards in Zone E2\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land in Chatswood and St Leonards that is in Zone E2 Commercial Centre.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a car park by or on behalf of the Council is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":201},{"sectionNumber":"34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land in Zone E4 in Chatswood and Roseville","content":"#### 34 Use of certain land in Zone E4 in Chatswood and Roseville\n\n34 Use of certain land in Zone E4 in Chatswood and Roseville\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land in Zone E4 General Industrial in Chatswood and Roseville, unless the land has direct frontage to or adjoins any residential area (other than land along Eastern Valley Way).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of specialised retail premises and landscaping material supplies is permitted with development consent.\n> \n> > (3) Development consent under subclause (2) must not be granted unless the consent authority is satisfied that—\n> > \n> > > (a) suitable land is not available for the development in any nearby business centre, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the development will not detrimentally affect the range of services offered by existing shops located in any nearby business centre, and\n> > \n> > > (c) giving consent would not, because of the number of retail outlets that exist or are proposed in Zone E4 General Industrial, change the predominantly industrial nature of the area or detrimentally affect existing or future industrial development in the zone.\n> \n> > (4) Development for the purposes of animal boarding or training establishments is permitted with development consent if the establishment is—\n> > \n> > > (a) used for cats, dogs or other pets during normal business hours only, and\n> > \n> > > (b) not used to provide veterinary services.","sortOrder":202},{"sectionNumber":"35","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 35\n\n35 (Repealed)","sortOrder":203},{"sectionNumber":"36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 83–95 Christie Street, Naremburn","content":"#### 36 Use of certain land at 83–95 Christie Street, Naremburn\n\n36 Use of certain land at 83–95 Christie Street, Naremburn\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 83–95 Christie Street, Naremburn, being Lots 33 and 34, Section 27, DP 4241, Lots A–D, DP 390464 and Lots 27 and 28, Section 27, DP 4241.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of medical centres and office premises is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":204},{"sectionNumber":"37","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 2B, 2–14 Northcote Street, St Leonards","content":"#### 37 Use of certain land at 2B, 2–14 Northcote Street, St Leonards\n\n37 Use of certain land at 2B, 2–14 Northcote Street, St Leonards\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to the following land at 2B and 2–14 Northcote Street, St Leonards—\n> > \n> > > (a) SP 93253,\n> > \n> > > (b) Lots 2 and 3, Section 29, DP 4241,\n> > \n> > > (c) Lot 1, DP 746018,\n> > \n> > > (d) Lots 1 and 2, DP 801523.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of shop top housing is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":205},{"sectionNumber":"38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 53 Baringa Road, Northbridge","content":"#### 38 Use of certain land at 53 Baringa Road, Northbridge\n\n38 Use of certain land at 53 Baringa Road, Northbridge\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 53 Baringa Road, Northbridge, being Lot 31, Section 3, DP 7122 and Lot 32, Section 3, DP 7122.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":206},{"sectionNumber":"39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Eastern Valley Way, Northbridge (Northbridge Council car park)","content":"#### 39 Use of certain land at Eastern Valley Way, Northbridge (Northbridge Council car park)\n\n39 Use of certain land at Eastern Valley Way, Northbridge (Northbridge Council car park)\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Eastern Valley Way, Northbridge (Northbridge Council car park), being Lot B, DP 323172, Lot 6, DP 200096, Lot 4, DP 200099, Lot 2, DP 200094 and Lot 8, DP 200098.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a car park is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":207},{"sectionNumber":"40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 7 Eastern Valley Way, Northbridge","content":"#### 40 Use of certain land at 7 Eastern Valley Way, Northbridge\n\n40 Use of certain land at 7 Eastern Valley Way, Northbridge\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 7 Eastern Valley Way, Northbridge, being Lot 7, DP 200098.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a car park is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":208},{"sectionNumber":"41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 43 Eastern Valley Way, Northbridge","content":"#### 41 Use of certain land at 43 Eastern Valley Way, Northbridge\n\n41 Use of certain land at 43 Eastern Valley Way, Northbridge\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 43 Eastern Valley Way, Northbridge, being Lot 83, DP 20195.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a community facility is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":209},{"sectionNumber":"42","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 42\n\n42 (Repealed)","sortOrder":210},{"sectionNumber":"43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 42–54 Sailors Bay Road, Northbridge","content":"#### 43 Use of certain land at 42–54 Sailors Bay Road, Northbridge\n\n43 Use of certain land at 42–54 Sailors Bay Road, Northbridge\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 42–54 Sailors Bay Road, Northbridge, being Lots 1–7, DP 305048.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of business premises, office premises, shops and shop top housing is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":211},{"sectionNumber":"44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at St Philip Neri Catholic School, 210–222 Sailors Bay Road and 65–71 Baringa Road, Northbridge","content":"#### 44 Use of certain land at St Philip Neri Catholic School, 210–222 Sailors Bay Road and 65–71 Baringa Road, Northbridge\n\n44 Use of certain land at St Philip Neri Catholic School, 210–222 Sailors Bay Road and 65–71 Baringa Road, Northbridge\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at St Philip Neri Catholic School, 210–222 Sailors Bay Road and 65–71 Baringa Road, Northbridge, being Lots 6–9, DP 7749 and Lot 1, DP 1022446.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":212},{"sectionNumber":"45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 476 Penshurst Street, Roseville","content":"#### 45 Use of certain land at 476 Penshurst Street, Roseville\n\n45 Use of certain land at 476 Penshurst Street, Roseville\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 476 Penshurst Street, Roseville, being Lot 9, DP 9236.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a car park is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":213},{"sectionNumber":"46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 83 Macquarie Street and 30 William Street, Roseville","content":"#### 46 Use of certain land at 83 Macquarie Street and 30 William Street, Roseville\n\n46 Use of certain land at 83 Macquarie Street and 30 William Street, Roseville\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lots 1 and 2, DP 314602, 83 Macquarie Street and 30 William Street, Roseville.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":214},{"sectionNumber":"47","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 47\n\n47 (Repealed)","sortOrder":215},{"sectionNumber":"48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 14–102 Chandos Street, St Leonards","content":"#### 48 Use of certain land at 14–102 Chandos Street, St Leonards\n\n48 Use of certain land at 14–102 Chandos Street, St Leonards\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 14–102 Chandos Street, St Leonards, being land bounded by Henry Lane, Chandos Street, Christie Street and Ryan Lane.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of shop top housing is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":216},{"sectionNumber":"49","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Sexton’s Cottage, Gore Hill Cemetery, St Leonards","content":"#### 49 Use of certain land at Sexton’s Cottage, Gore Hill Cemetery, St Leonards\n\n49 Use of certain land at Sexton’s Cottage, Gore Hill Cemetery, St Leonards\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Sexton’s Cottage, Gore Hill Cemetery, St Leonards, being Lot 101, DP 791327.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of community facilities, office premises and recreation areas is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":217},{"sectionNumber":"50","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land in Zone E4 in St Leonards and Artarmon","content":"#### 50 Use of certain land in Zone E4 in St Leonards and Artarmon\n\n50 Use of certain land in Zone E4 in St Leonards and Artarmon\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to the following land in Zone E4 General Industrial—\n> > \n> > > (a) the following land at 2–10 Herbert Street, St Leonards—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) SP 74480,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) Lots 1 and 2, DP 778425,\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) Lot 1, DP 1079151,\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) Lot 1, DP 1212720,\n> > \n> > > (b) the following land at 31–37 Herbert Street, St Leonards—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) Lot 1, DP 115615,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) Lots 1 and 2, DP 744175,\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) Lot 3, DP 772072,\n> > \n> > > (b1) Lot 2, DP 1212720, 2 Frederick Street, St Leonards,\n> > \n> > > (c) land bounded by Punch Street, Lambs Road, Cleg Street and Herbert Street, Artarmon,\n> > \n> > > (d) land bounded by the North Shore Rail Line, Ella Street, Herbert Street, Cleg Street and Lambs Road, Artarmon.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of function centres and restaurants or cafes is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":218},{"sectionNumber":"51","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at “The Forum”, 3 Herbert Street and 1 Sergeants Lane, St Leonards","content":"#### 51 Use of certain land at “The Forum”, 3 Herbert Street and 1 Sergeants Lane, St Leonards\n\n51 Use of certain land at “The Forum”, 3 Herbert Street and 1 Sergeants Lane, St Leonards\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at “The Forum”, 3 Herbert Street and 1 Sergeants Lane, St Leonards, being Lot 21, DP 1034099 and Lots 11 and 12, DP 1006213.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of shop top housing is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":219},{"sectionNumber":"52","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 7–13 Herbert Street, St Leonards","content":"#### 52 Use of certain land at 7–13 Herbert Street, St Leonards\n\n52 Use of certain land at 7–13 Herbert Street, St Leonards\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 7–13 Herbert Street, St Leonards, being on the ground floor, SP 66951.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of a recreation facility (indoor) or a restaurant or cafe, or both, is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":220},{"sectionNumber":"53","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 53\n\n53, 54 (Repealed)","sortOrder":221},{"sectionNumber":"55","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Borlaise Street, Willoughby","content":"#### 55 Use of certain land at Borlaise Street, Willoughby\n\n55 Use of certain land at Borlaise Street, Willoughby\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to the following land at Borlaise Street, Willoughby—\n> > \n> > > (a) Lots 31 and 32, Section 1, DP 2880,\n> > \n> > > (b) Lot 18, DP 82656.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a car park is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":222},{"sectionNumber":"56","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 30 Frenchs Road, Willoughby","content":"#### 56 Use of certain land at 30 Frenchs Road, Willoughby\n\n56 Use of certain land at 30 Frenchs Road, Willoughby\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 30 Frenchs Road, Willoughby, being Lots 1–3, Section 2, DP 2639.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":223},{"sectionNumber":"57","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 26 Horsley Street, Willoughby","content":"#### 57 Use of certain land at 26 Horsley Street, Willoughby\n\n57 Use of certain land at 26 Horsley Street, Willoughby\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 26 Horsley Street, Willoughby, being Lot 36, DP 14241.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":224},{"sectionNumber":"58","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 162 Mowbray Road, Willoughby","content":"#### 58 Use of certain land at 162 Mowbray Road, Willoughby\n\n58 Use of certain land at 162 Mowbray Road, Willoughby\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 162 Mowbray Road, Willoughby, being Lot 1, DP 333501 and Lot 350, DP 1146823.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a car park is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":225},{"sectionNumber":"59","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 203–211 Mowbray Road, Willoughby","content":"#### 59 Use of certain land at 203–211 Mowbray Road, Willoughby\n\n59 Use of certain land at 203–211 Mowbray Road, Willoughby\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 203–211 Mowbray Road, Willoughby, being Lots 4 and 5, DP 246192.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":226},{"sectionNumber":"60","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 41–43 Oakville Road, Willoughby","content":"#### 60 Use of certain land at 41–43 Oakville Road, Willoughby\n\n60 Use of certain land at 41–43 Oakville Road, Willoughby\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 41–43 Oakville Road, Willoughby, being Lots 14 and 15, DP 33364.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a car park is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":227},{"sectionNumber":"61","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 45–47 Oakville Road, Willoughby","content":"#### 61 Use of certain land at 45–47 Oakville Road, Willoughby\n\n61 Use of certain land at 45–47 Oakville Road, Willoughby\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 45–47 Oakville Road, Willoughby, being Lot 1, DP 175604 and Lot 13, DP 33364.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a car park is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":228},{"sectionNumber":"62","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 85 Penshurst Street, Willoughby","content":"#### 62 Use of certain land at 85 Penshurst Street, Willoughby\n\n62 Use of certain land at 85 Penshurst Street, Willoughby\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to the part of Lot 18, DP 33364 and Lots 1–3, Section 2, DP 977087, 85 Penshurst Street, Willoughby that is in Zone R2.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a function centre is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":229},{"sectionNumber":"63","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 63\n\n63 (Repealed)","sortOrder":230},{"sectionNumber":"64","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 350 Penshurst Street, Willoughby","content":"#### 64 Use of certain land at 350 Penshurst Street, Willoughby\n\n64 Use of certain land at 350 Penshurst Street, Willoughby\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 350 Penshurst Street, Willoughby, being Lot 2, DP 1009275.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of sex services premises is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":231},{"sectionNumber":"65","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Bales Park, 118 Sydney Street, Willoughby","content":"#### 65 Use of certain land at Bales Park, 118 Sydney Street, Willoughby\n\n65 Use of certain land at Bales Park, 118 Sydney Street, Willoughby\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Bales Park, 118 Sydney Street, Willoughby, being Lot 292, DP 1149079.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a car park used in conjunction with the use of adjoining land as a centre-based child care facility is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":232},{"sectionNumber":"66","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Willoughby Market Gardens, Willoughby","content":"#### 66 Use of certain land at Willoughby Market Gardens, Willoughby\n\n66 Use of certain land at Willoughby Market Gardens, Willoughby\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Willoughby Market Gardens, Willoughby, being “Area 1” on the [Special Provisions Area Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/willoughby-local-environmental-plan-2012).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of semi-detached dwellings and dwelling houses is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":233},{"sectionNumber":"67","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 123A High Street, Willoughby East","content":"#### 67 Use of certain land at 123A High Street, Willoughby East\n\n67 Use of certain land at 123A High Street, Willoughby East\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 123A High Street, Willoughby East, being Lots 8 and 9, DP 4151.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":234},{"sectionNumber":"68","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 10–12 Clanwilliam Street, Willoughby North","content":"#### 68 Use of certain land at 10–12 Clanwilliam Street, Willoughby North\n\n68 Use of certain land at 10–12 Clanwilliam Street, Willoughby North\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 10–12 Clanwilliam Street, Willoughby North, being Lot 111, DP 1149884.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":235},{"sectionNumber":"69","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at St Thomas Catholic Primary School, corner Horsley Avenue and High Street, Willoughby North","content":"#### 69 Use of certain land at St Thomas Catholic Primary School, corner Horsley Avenue and High Street, Willoughby North\n\n69 Use of certain land at St Thomas Catholic Primary School, corner Horsley Avenue and High Street, Willoughby North\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at St Thomas Catholic Primary School, corner Horsley Avenue and High Street, Willoughby North, being Lots 22–27 and 62, DP 14241, Lots 19–21, DP 14241 and Lot 1, DP 782188.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":236},{"sectionNumber":"70","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 182 High Street, Willoughby North","content":"#### 70 Use of certain land at 182 High Street, Willoughby North\n\n70 Use of certain land at 182 High Street, Willoughby North\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 182 High Street, Willoughby North, being Lot 1, DP 101556.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":237},{"sectionNumber":"71","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 31 McClelland Street, Willoughby North","content":"#### 71 Use of certain land at 31 McClelland Street, Willoughby North\n\n71 Use of certain land at 31 McClelland Street, Willoughby North\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 31 McClelland Street, Willoughby North, being Lot A, DP 169084.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":238},{"sectionNumber":"72","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 2 Frederick Street, St Leonards","content":"#### 72 Use of certain land at 2 Frederick Street, St Leonards\n\n72 Use of certain land at 2 Frederick Street, St Leonards\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to certain land at Lot 2, 1212720, 2 Frederick Street, St Leonards, identified as “Area 12” on the [Floor Space Ratio Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/willoughby-local-environmental-plan-2012).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a hospital is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":239},{"sectionNumber":"73","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 17 Smith Street, Chatswood","content":"#### 73 Use of certain land at 17 Smith Street, Chatswood\n\n73 Use of certain land at 17 Smith Street, Chatswood\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lots 1 and 2, DP 1286955, 17 Smith Street, Chatswood.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of a supermarket or a supermarket and liquor store is permitted with development consent.\n> \n> > (3) Development consent under subclause (2) must not be granted unless the consent authority is satisfied that—\n> > \n> > > (a) the floor space ratio of that part of the building on the site that is to be used for the purposes of the proposed development will not exceed 1.1:1, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the gross floor area of that part of the building on the site that is to be used for the purposes of the proposed development will not exceed 4,815m2.","sortOrder":240},{"sectionNumber":"74","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 7 Westbourne Street, St Leonards","content":"#### 74 Use of certain land at 7 Westbourne Street, St Leonards\n\n74 Use of certain land at 7 Westbourne Street, St Leonards\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to certain land at Lot 1, DP 1239553, 7 Westbourne Street, St Leonards, identified as “Area 11” on the [Floor Space Ratio Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/willoughby-local-environmental-plan-2012).\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purpose of a hospital is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":241},{"sectionNumber":"75","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 100 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag","content":"#### 75 Use of certain land at 100 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag\n\n75 Use of certain land at 100 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lot 11, DP 611594, 100 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of residential flat buildings is permitted with development consent if the consent authority is satisfied—\n> > \n> > > (a) at least 20% of the gross floor area of the building will not be used for the purposes of residential accommodation or serviced apartments, and\n> > \n> > > (b) at least 75% of the gross floor area of the ground floor of the building will not be used for the purposes of residential accommodation or serviced apartments.","sortOrder":242},{"sectionNumber":"76","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at 92–96 Victoria Avenue, North Willoughby","content":"#### 76 Use of certain land at 92–96 Victoria Avenue, North Willoughby\n\n76 Use of certain land at 92–96 Victoria Avenue, North Willoughby\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to Lots 5–7, DP 809, 92–96 Victoria Avenue, North Willoughby.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of multi dwelling housing is permitted with development consent.","sortOrder":243},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 2","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Exempt development","content":"# Schedule 2 Exempt development\n\nSchedule 2 Exempt development\n\n(Clause 3.1)\n\nNote 1.\n\n[State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2008-0572) specifies exempt development under that Policy. The Policy has State-wide application. This Schedule contains additional exempt development not specified in that Policy.\n\nNote 2.\n\nExempt development may be carried out without the need for development consent under the Act. Such development is not exempt from any approval, licence, permit or authority that is required under any other Act and adjoining owners’ property rights and the common law still apply.\n\n**sch 2:** Am 2020 (501), Sch 2.12; 2023 (373), Sch 1\\[38\\].","sortOrder":244},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec","sectionType":"section","heading":"Power poles for electricity supply on private land","content":"#### sch.2-sec Power poles for electricity supply on private land\n\nPower poles for electricity supply on private land\n\n> > (1) Must comply with the electricity supplier’s requirements.\n> \n> > (2) Maximum 1 pole per property.","sortOrder":245},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—Council signage","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.2 Signage—Council signage\n\nSignage—Council signage\n\n> Must be signage that is—\n> \n> > (a) on Council owned or controlled land, and\n> \n> > (b) located on bus shelters, telephone booths, seats, bins, meters, notice boards or similar structures, and\n> \n> > (c) on freestanding display panels less than 4m2 in area.","sortOrder":246},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Signage—general requirements","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.3 Signage—general requirements\n\nSignage—general requirements\n\n> > (1) Must relate to the land on which the signage is located or to premises on the land and specify one or more of the following particulars—\n> > \n> > > (a) the purpose for which the land or premises is or are used,\n> > \n> > > (b) the identification of a person residing or carrying on an occupation or business on the land or premises,\n> > \n> > > (c) a description of an occupation or business referred to in paragraph (b),\n> > \n> > > (d) particulars of the goods or services dealt with or provided on the land or premises.\n> \n> > (2) (Repealed)\n> \n> > (3) Must not be located on a site occupied by a heritage item.","sortOrder":247},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Special events and temporary use of land (for community events, such as Christmas carol concerts, parades, street fetes, etc)","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.4 Special events and temporary use of land (for community events, such as Christmas carol concerts, parades, street fetes, etc)\n\nSpecial events and temporary use of land (for community events, such as Christmas carol concerts, parades, street fetes, etc)\n\n> > (1) Must take place on a road, school, place of public worship, hospital, public land or land that is in Zone RE1 Public Recreation or Zone RE2 Private Recreation.\n> \n> > (2) Must provide sufficient sanitary facilities for patrons and staff.\n> \n> > (3) Operator must have made arrangements for the collection, by an authorised trade waste contractor, of waste and recyclable materials that are generated by the event or use.\n> \n> > (4) Each stall and vendor must be registered with the Council before the event starts.\n> \n> > (5) Must have obtained any necessary approval to stage the event.\n> \n> Note.\n> \n> The proposed event or temporary use may involve activities that require approvals under the [Local Government Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-030). Such activities include closure of public roads, temporary structures, food stalls, mobile food vendors, activities on community land, certain amusement devices and public entertainment. Consultation with the Council will assist in identifying any requirements before organising such activities.","sortOrder":248},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 3","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Complying development","content":"# Schedule 3 Complying development\n\nSchedule 3 Complying development\n\n(Clause 3.2)\n\nNote.\n\n[State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2008-0572) specifies complying development and the complying development conditions for that development under that Policy. The Policy has State-wide application. This Schedule contains additional complying development not specified in that Policy.","sortOrder":249},{"sectionNumber":"sch.3-sec","sectionType":"section","heading":"General conditions","content":"#### sch.3-sec General conditions\n\nGeneral conditions\n\n> Any development specified in Part 1 is subject to the same conditions set out in Schedule 6 to [State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2008-0572).","sortOrder":252},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 4","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Classification and reclassification of public land","content":"# Schedule 4 Classification and reclassification of public land\n\nSchedule 4 Classification and reclassification of public land\n\n(Clause 5.2)\n\n**sch 4:** Am 2017 (327), Sch 1 \\[17\\].","sortOrder":253},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 5","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Environmental heritage","content":"# Schedule 5 Environmental heritage\n\nSchedule 5 Environmental heritage\n\n(Clause 5.10)\n\n**sch 5:** Am 2019 (494), cl 5; 2020 (658), Sch 1\\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2023 (373), Sch 1\\[39\\]–\\[41\\]; 2024 (320), Sch 1; 2026 (72), Sch 1; 2026 (104), Sch 1\\[1\\] \\[2\\].","sortOrder":257},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 6","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Pond-based and tank-based aquaculture","content":"# Schedule 6 Pond-based and tank-based aquaculture\n\nSchedule 6 Pond-based and tank-based aquaculture\n\n(Clause 5.19)","sortOrder":261},{"sectionNumber":"Division 1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Site location requirements","content":"## Division 1 Site location requirements\n\nDivision 1 Site location requirements","sortOrder":263},{"sectionNumber":"Division 2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Operational requirements","content":"## Division 2 Operational requirements\n\nDivision 2 Operational requirements","sortOrder":265}],"analysis":{"summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"While the core purpose of the plan — governing land use and development in Willoughby — has remained constant, the sheer volume of amendments (80+ versions over 13 years) strongly indicates that its scope and detailed provisions have evolved significantly from the original 2012 version. This is typical of LEPs, which are regularly updated to reflect rezoning decisions, state government policy changes, and community planning priorities. The current version is materially different in many respects from the original instrument made in December 2012."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely high amendment frequency — over 80 distinct versions since 2012, making it difficult to know which version applied at any given point in time","Operates as part of a layered planning system alongside State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs), development control plans (DCPs), and the parent Act — meaning no single document tells the full story","Uses a 'standard instrument' template but with local variations, so readers familiar with other LEPs may still encounter Willoughby-specific provisions","Land use zones, permissibility tables, and development standards (height limits, floor space ratios) require cross-referencing multiple maps and schedules","Heritage and environmental provisions add further layers of complexity for affected properties","Only the metadata and version timeline were provided — the actual operative provisions (zones, schedules, maps) were not available for review, limiting assessment of the full complexity of the substantive rules","Point-in-time version complexity: determining which rules applied to a past development application requires identifying the exact version in force at that date"],"plain_english_summary":"The Willoughby Local Environmental Plan 2012 is the primary zoning and land‑use rulebook for Willoughby LGA (Chatswood, Artarmon, Naremburn, Castlecove, Willoughby). Made under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act as a NSW “standard instrument,” it controls what can be built where and sets limits like uses and heights. It matters to homeowners, developers, businesses and the community — and has been amended very frequently, so always check the current version."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Plan replaces and repeals earlier local instruments and a regional SEPP (cl.1.8; cl.1.8B) and consolidates a broader set of controls: new or explicit local rules on aquaculture (cl.5.19 and Schedule 6), flood and evacuation compatibility (cl.5.21–5.22), acid sulfate soils (cl.6.1), urban heat (cl.6.3), public bushland (cl.5.23) and an expanded heritage schedule and conservation areas. These additions extend the local regulatory scope beyond simply zoning to detailed technical and environmental management requirements."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross‑references to State policies, Acts and external technical guidance (cl.1.9; cl.1.9A; cl.5.19 references to Fisheries and NSW Oyster Strategy; flood guidance references in cl.5.21–5.22).","Detailed technical requirements and multi‑part schedules (Schedule 6 aquaculture Parts 1 and 2 with species, pond, discharge and flood design rules).","Large heritage register and multiple conservation areas requiring site‑specific treatment (Heritage items I1–I261; Conservation areas C1–C13).","Consent tests framed as mandatory 'must not grant unless' conditions across several risk areas (flooding cl.5.21–5.22; public bushland cl.5.23; acid sulfate soils cl.6.1).","Multiple exemptions, savings and repeal provisions affecting transitional application of previous instruments (cl.1.8; cl.1.8A; cl.1.8B).","Mapping, GIS and publication requirements for legal cadastral/technical maps (cl.1.7) increase procedural/technical compliance.","Specialist assessment and management obligations (acid sulfate soils management plans cl.6.1; flood‑design to 1:100 ARI in Schedule 6 cl.8).","Zone‑specific operational limits and definitions that constrain permitted uses and trigger different consent regimes (cl.5.19(2) and Schedule 6 provisions)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Plan sets the local land‑use and development rules for Willoughby LGA: it prescribes what development needs consent, maps heritage conservation areas/items, and imposes technical controls on aquaculture, flood risk, acid sulfate soils, earthworks and urban heat. Council is the consent authority (cl.1.6) and must apply the Plan, maps and schedules (cl.1.7). Developers and landowners pay for compliance: permits, management plans and design/mitigation measures where the Plan requires them (e.g. cl.5.21, cl.6.1, Schedule 6)."},"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":782},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The legislation has expanded significantly from its original 2012 scope. Major amendments in 2017, 2021, 2023 and 2024 have added substantial new policy areas including urban heat controls (2023), design excellence requirements for the Crows Nest Transport Oriented Development Precinct (2024), affordable housing provisions, and extensive site-specific controls for Chatswood CBD and St Leonards. The plan now functions as both a traditional zoning instrument and a strategic planning tool for major urban renewal, well beyond its original local planning framework purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple overlapping zone types (13 zones) with detailed land use tables and prohibited/permitted uses","Extensive site-specific provisions in Schedule 1 (76 clauses) with precise land descriptions using deposited plan numbers","Complex floor space ratio calculations with tiered tables based on site area, zone, and specific mapped areas","Height controls with multiple exceptions and area-specific rules","Heritage provisions requiring assessment against significance, with separate processes for Aboriginal heritage and archaeological sites","Affordable housing contribution scheme with mapped percentages and flexible payment/dedication options","Design excellence requirements triggering design review panels or competitive design processes based on building height","Numerous cross-references to State Environmental Planning Policies, the Building Code of Australia, and other legislation","Savings and transitional provisions for development applications made under previous planning instruments","Detailed definitions and measurement rules for technical concepts like 'floor space ratio', 'site area', and 'gross floor area'"],"plain_english_summary":"This is the **Willoughby Local Environmental Plan 2012**, a planning rulebook that controls what can be built and how land can be used across the Willoughby local government area in Sydney's lower north shore.\n\n**What it does:**\n\n- **Zones land** into categories like residential (low, medium, high density), commercial centres, industrial areas, mixed use, and conservation zones. Each zone has rules about what developments are allowed, need approval, or are banned.\n\n- **Sets development standards** including maximum building heights, floor space ratios (how much floor area you can build relative to your land size), minimum lot sizes for subdivision, and requirements for affordable housing contributions in certain areas.\n\n- **Protects heritage** by listing heritage items and conservation areas (like the Griffin-designed Castlecrag area) and requiring approval for any changes.\n\n- **Addresses environmental concerns** including flood planning, urban heat reduction, acid sulfate soils, and protection of public bushland.\n\n- **Includes special rules** for specific sites — for example, design excellence requirements for tall buildings in Chatswood and St Leonards, sun access protection for parks and ovals, and restrictions on dual occupancies in certain areas.\n\n- **Allows some development without approval** (exempt development like certain signage) and fast-tracked approval for complying development that meets set standards.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\n- **Property owners and developers** wanting to build, subdivide, or change land use\n- **Residents** — the plan aims to protect residential amenity, views, privacy, and access to sunlight\n- **Businesses** — particularly in Chatswood CBD and St Leonards, with rules encouraging active street frontages and mixed-use development\n- **Heritage property owners** — with extra controls on alterations and demolition\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nThis plan shapes how Willoughby grows, balancing housing supply with environmental protection, heritage conservation, and quality of life. It has been heavily amended over time, particularly to accommodate major redevelopment around Chatswood and St Leonards transport hubs while protecting established residential character in areas like Castlecrag and Northbridge."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/willoughby-local-environmental-plan-2012","history":"/api/acts/willoughby-local-environmental-plan-2012/history","analysis":"/api/acts/willoughby-local-environmental-plan-2012/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/willoughby-local-environmental-plan-2012/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/willoughby-local-environmental-plan-2012/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/willoughby-local-environmental-plan-2012/documents"}}