{"id":"nsw:epi-2011-0085","name":"Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011","slug":"wollondilly-local-environmental-plan-2011","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"85 of 2011","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":181567,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:epi-2011-0085-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 [Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2011-0085).","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Permitted or prohibited development","content":"# Part 2 Permitted or prohibited development\n\nPart 2 Permitted or prohibited development","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Land use zones","content":"#### 2 Land use zones\n\n2.1 Land use zones\n\n> The land use zones under this Plan are as follows—\n> \n> > Rural Zones\n> \n> > RU1 Primary Production\n> > \n> > RU2 Rural Landscape\n> > \n> > RU4 Primary Production Small Lots\n> \n> > RU5 Village\n> \n> > Residential Zones\n> \n> > R2 Low Density Residential\n> > \n> > R3 Medium Density Residential\n> > \n> > R5 Large Lot Residential\n> \n> > Employment Zones\n> \n> > E1 Local Centre\n> > \n> > E3 Productivity Support\n> > \n> > E4 General Industrial\n> > \n> > E5 Heavy 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> > C3 Environmental Management\n> > \n> > C4 Environmental Living\n> \n> **cl 2.1:** Am 2014 (19), Sch 1 \\[1\\]; 2014 (156), Sch 1 \\[1\\]; 2022 (857), Sch 1.9\\[1\\] \\[2\\].","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"pt","sectionType":"part","heading":"Land Use Table","content":"# pt Land Use Table\n\nLand Use Table\n\nNote—\n\nState environmental planning policies, including the following, may be relevant to development on land to which this Plan applies—\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0714)\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0732), Chapter 2—relating to infrastructure facilities, including air transport, correction, education, electricity generating works and solar energy systems, health services, ports, railways, roads, waste management and water supply systems\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resources and Energy) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0731), Chapter 2\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Resilience and Hazards) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0730), Chapter 3\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Industry and Employment) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0723), Chapter 3\n\n> [State Environmental Planning Policy (Primary Production) 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0729), Chapter 2\n\n**Land Use tbl:** Am 2011 (363), Sch 28 \\[1\\]–\\[22\\]; 2014 (19), Sch 1 \\[2\\]; 2014 (156), Sch 1 \\[2\\]; 2016 (167), Sch 1 \\[2\\]; 2017 (493), Sch 1.1 \\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2018 (383) cl 4 (1); 2018 (488), Sch 1.1 \\[1\\]; 2019 (137), Sch 6 \\[1\\]; 2021 (145), Sch 1\\[3\\]–\\[7\\]; 2022 (314), Sch 1; 2022 (554), Sch 1\\[1\\]–\\[14\\]; 2022 (857), Sch 1.9\\[3\\] (am 2023 (82), Sch 1.6\\[16\\]) \\[4\\]; 2023 (389), Sch 1\\[1\\]–\\[11\\]; 2023 (458), Sch 2.87.\n\nZone RU1 Primary Production\n\nZone RU2 Rural Landscape\n\nZone RU4 Primary Production Small Lots\n\nZone RU5 Village\n\nZone R2 Low Density Residential\n\nZone R3 Medium Density Residential\n\nZone R5 Large Lot Residential\n\nZone E1 Local Centre\n\nZone E3 Productivity Support\n\nZone E4 General Industrial\n\nZone E5 Heavy 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 C3 Environmental Management\n\nZone C4 Environmental Living","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permitted with consent","content":"#### 3 Permitted with consent\n\n3 Permitted with consent\n\n> Agriculture; Air transport facilities; Animal boarding or training establishments; Aquaculture; Artisan food and drink industries; Boat launching ramps; Camping grounds; Cellar door premises; Cemeteries; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Community facilities; Crematoria; Depots; Dual occupancies (attached); Dwelling houses; Eco-tourist facilities; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Extractive industries; Farm buildings; Flood mitigation works; Forestry; Function centres; Funeral homes; Group homes; Helipads; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home industries; Home occupations (sex services); Information and education facilities; Intensive livestock agriculture; Intensive plant agriculture; Landscaping material supplies; Markets; Open cut mining; Places of public worship; Plant nurseries; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (major); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Research stations; Restaurants or cafes; Roads; Roadside stalls; Rural industries; Rural supplies; Rural workers’ dwellings; Secondary dwellings; Signage; Timber yards; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Transport depots; Truck depots; Veterinary hospitals; Water recreation structures; Water supply systems; Wharf or boating facilities","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibited","content":"#### 4 Prohibited\n\n4 Prohibited\n\n> Any development not specified in item 2 or 3","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Exempt and complying development","content":"# Part 3 Exempt and complying development\n\nPart 3 Exempt and complying development","sortOrder":111},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Principal development standards","content":"# Part 4 Principal development standards\n\nPart 4 Principal development standards","sortOrder":115},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"# Part 5 Miscellaneous provisions\n\nPart 5 Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":128},{"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/wollondilly-local-environmental-plan-2011) (or, if an authority of the State is not specified in relation to land required to be so acquired, the authority designated or determined under those provisions).\n> > \n> > | Type of land shown on Map | Authority of the State |\n> > | Zone RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Local open space” | Council |\n> > | Zone RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Regional open space” | The corporation constituted under section 2.5 of the Act |\n> > | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Classified road” | Transport for NSW |\n> > | Zone C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves and marked “National Park” | Minister administering the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 |\n> > | Zone E1 Local Centre and marked “Car park” | Council |\n> > | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Local road” | Council |\n> \n> > (3) Development on land acquired by an authority of the State under the owner-initiated acquisition provisions may, before it is used for the purpose for which it is reserved, be carried out, with development consent, for any purpose.\n> \n> **cl 5.1:** Am 2022 (857), Sch 1.9\\[10\\].","sortOrder":129},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Urban release areas","content":"# Part 6 Urban release areas\n\nPart 6 Urban release areas","sortOrder":156},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 6\n\n6.1 (Repealed)","sortOrder":157},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Additional local provisions","content":"# Part 7 Additional local provisions\n\nPart 7 Additional local provisions","sortOrder":162},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Essential services","content":"#### 7 Essential services\n\n7.1 Essential services\n\n> > (1) Development consent must not be granted to development 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 them available when 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> > (2) This clause does not apply to the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) development for the purpose of providing, extending, augmenting, maintaining or repairing any public utility infrastructure referred to in this clause,\n> > \n> > > (b) land to which Part 6 applies.\n> \n> > (3) (Repealed)\n> \n> **cl 7.1:** Am 2018 (383), cl 4 (2).","sortOrder":163},{"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 2011 (363), Sch 28 \\[31\\] \\[32\\]; 2017 (93), cl 5; 2018 (766), Sch 1 \\[2\\].","sortOrder":180},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Bingara Gorge Estate, Wilton in Zone R2 Low Density Residential","content":"#### 8 Use of certain land at Bingara Gorge Estate, Wilton in Zone R2 Low Density Residential\n\n8 Use of certain land at Bingara Gorge Estate, Wilton in Zone R2 Low Density Residential\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at Bingara Gorge Estate, Wilton, being part of Lot 17, DP 270536, within Zone R2 Low Density Residential.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—\n> > \n> > > business premises; entertainment facilities; function centres; hotel or motel accommodation; information and education facilities; office premises; pubs; recreation facilities (indoor); registered clubs; restaurants; take away food and drink premises; shops.","sortOrder":188},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Bronzewing Street, Tahmoor in Zone RU2 Rural Landscape","content":"#### 9 Use of certain land at Bronzewing Street, Tahmoor in Zone RU2 Rural Landscape\n\n9 Use of certain land at Bronzewing Street, Tahmoor in Zone RU2 Rural Landscape\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to land at 7 Bronzewing Street, Tahmoor, being Lot 110, DP 8982 within Zone RU2 Rural Landscape.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of a car park is permitted with development consent.\n> \n> > (3) Development consent may only be granted under this clause if the consent authority is satisfied that the car park will provide parking in connection with the lawful use of land in the vicinity of the land to which this clause applies.","sortOrder":189},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of certain land at Menangle","content":"#### 10 Use of certain land at Menangle\n\n10 Use of certain land at Menangle\n\n> > (1) This clause applies to the following land at Menangle—\n> > \n> > > (a) 15 Menangle Road, being Lot 201, DP 590247,\n> > \n> > > (b) 1370 Moreton Park Road, being Lot 202, DP 590247,\n> > \n> > > (c) 45 Stevens Road, being Lot 21, DP 581462.\n> \n> > (2) Development for the purposes of attached dwellings is permitted with development consent on the land identified as “10” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/wollondilly-local-environmental-plan-2011).\n> \n> > (3) Development for the purposes of function centres is permitted with development consent on the land identified as “11” on the [Additional Permitted Uses Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/wollondilly-local-environmental-plan-2011).\n> \n> > (4) Subdivision of land to which this clause applies that results in a lot that is less than the minimum size shown on the [Lot Size Map](https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/publications/environmental-planning-instruments/wollondilly-local-environmental-plan-2011) in relation to the land is permitted with development consent, but only if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the land is in Zone RU1 Primary Production, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the consent authority is satisfied that the subdivision facilitates development on the land to which this clause applies.","sortOrder":190},{"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 2011 (363), Sch 28 \\[33\\]; 2022 (554), Sch 1\\[17\\]; 2022 (857), Sch 1.9\\[16\\]; 2023 (389), Sch 1\\[15\\].","sortOrder":191},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec","sectionType":"section","heading":"Advertising structures in employment or mixed use zones","content":"#### sch.2-sec Advertising structures in employment or mixed use zones\n\nAdvertising structures in employment or mixed use zones\n\n> > (1) Area must not exceed 2.25m2.\n> \n> > (2) Must comply with the relevant development control plan relating to advertising structures and signage.\n> \n> > (3) Must not be illuminated.\n> \n> > (4) Must not be pole signs.\n> \n> > (5) Must not obscure the line of sight of vehicles using nearby streets and driveways.","sortOrder":192},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Roadside stalls in Zones RU1, RU2, RU4 and R5","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.2 Roadside stalls in Zones RU1, RU2, RU4 and R5\n\nRoadside stalls in Zones RU1, RU2, RU4 and R5\n\n> > (1) Area of the place or structure used for the sale and display for sale must not exceed 20m2.\n> \n> > (2) Must be set back at least 20m from a public road and must not create direct access for vehicles to an arterial road or to a road with a junction to an arterial road that is less than 90m from that junction.\n> \n> > (3) A car parking area must be provided in close proximity to the building or that part of the land used for the stall.\n> \n> > (4) Maximum of 3 signs per property (one at either side of boundary and one at entrance to the property). Each sign must not exceed 2m2.\n> \n> > (5) Signage must not obscure the line of sight of vehicles entering and exiting the property.","sortOrder":193},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec-oc.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Temporary use of land for the purposes of function centres, recreation facilities (outdoor) and markets","content":"#### sch.2-sec-oc.3 Temporary use of land for the purposes of function centres, recreation facilities (outdoor) and markets\n\nTemporary use of land for the purposes of function centres, recreation facilities (outdoor) and markets\n\n> > (1) The temporary use of land for the purposes of function centres, recreation facilities (outdoor) or markets that meets the following standards—\n> > \n> > > (a) must not cause a change to the building classification of any existing building,\n> > \n> > > (b) must not involve the erection of permanent structures,\n> > \n> > > (c) if on land other than public land—must not take place on more than 12 occasions in any 12-month period,\n> > \n> > > (d) each occasion on which the temporary use takes place must not exceed a total period of 7 consecutive days, comprising—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) not more than 3 consecutive days of use, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) not more than 4 days for set up and pack down,\n> > \n> > > (e) must not take place outside of the hours of 7am–10pm, including set up and pack down,\n> > \n> > > (f) if on land zoned Rural or Conservation—must have parking within the boundary of the land,\n> > \n> > > (g) must have artificial lighting to ensure safe movement of patrons that is directed away from adjacent residential properties,\n> > \n> > > (h) must not take place on a lot if any part of the lot is bush fire prone land,\n> > \n> > > (i) must be readily accessible by vehicles, including emergency vehicles, from a public road,\n> > \n> > > (j) must have waste containers for the removal of waste at the conclusion of the temporary use,\n> \n> > (2) This clause ceases to apply if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the use involves a gathering of more than—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) for land zoned Rural or Conservation—500 people,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) for land within the Sydney Drinking Water Catchment—150 people,\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) otherwise—1500 people.\n> > \n> > > (b) the use involves the use of loudspeakers and amplifying devices—\n> > > \n> > > > (i) on Sunday to Thursday—after 8pm, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) on Friday and Saturday—after 10pm.","sortOrder":194},{"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":195},{"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":198},{"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 2011 (258), cl 4 (1) (2); 2014 (19), Sch 1 \\[4\\].","sortOrder":199},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 5","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Environmental heritage","content":"# Schedule 5 Environmental heritage\n\nSchedule 5 Environmental heritage\n\n(Clause 5.10)\n\n**sch 5:** Am 2014 (19), Sch 1 \\[5\\]; 2014 (266), cl 5; 2015 (540), cl 5; 2016 (527), cl 5; 2018 (772), cl 5 (1) (2); 2021 (613), Sch 1\\[1\\] \\[2\\]; 2023 (370), Sch 2; 2025 (598), Sch 1.","sortOrder":203},{"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":207},{"sectionNumber":"Division 1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Site location requirements","content":"## Division 1 Site location requirements\n\nDivision 1 Site location requirements","sortOrder":209},{"sectionNumber":"Division 2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Operational requirements","content":"## Division 2 Operational requirements\n\nDivision 2 Operational requirements","sortOrder":211},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Culture water","content":"#### 11 Culture water\n\n11 Culture water\n\n> Must use freshwater.","sortOrder":224}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The plan has undergone more than 70 amendments since its original commencement in February 2011, strongly indicating that its scope has expanded and evolved considerably from its original intent. Frequent amendments to LEPs typically reflect rezoning of new land, updates to permitted land uses, changes to development standards, and incorporation of new state planning policy requirements. The current version (from 31 October 2025) is materially different from the 2011 original."},"complexity_factors":["Standard instrument LEP format incorporates a large volume of state-level standard clauses alongside locally-specific provisions, requiring readers to cross-reference both layers","Extensive zoning tables — readers must identify their specific land zone before any rules become meaningful","Over 70 amendments since 2011, meaning the current version differs substantially from the original and historical context requires careful navigation of point-in-time versions","Interaction with multiple external instruments — the plan operates under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and must be read alongside State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs) which can override local rules","Geographic specificity — rules apply differently depending on exact land parcel, requiring reference to zoning maps that are not reproduced in the text alone","Multiple overlapping protection layers (heritage, biodiversity, flood, bushfire) that stack on top of base zoning rules","Only metadata and version history visible in the provided extract — the full substantive content of the plan (zones, maps, schedules) is not reproduced here, limiting direct analysis"],"plain_english_summary":"The Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011 is the legally binding land‑use map and rulebook for Wollondilly Shire that determines what can be built, used, or subdivided across towns, rural land and bushland. It zones land, sets development standards (heights, lot sizes, densities), and protects heritage, biodiversity and hazard‑prone areas.\n\nIt directly affects property owners, developers, farmers, businesses, residents and environmental managers — controlling approvals for development and shaping how the Shire grows. Adopted in 2011 and amended 70+ times."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Plan replaces prior local environmental plans and consolidates local controls (cl 1.8), adding mapped controls, new local provisions and site-specific permissions (Schedules and Part 7). That replacement changes which instruments apply to land and introduces new local tests (zoning, lot sizes, heritage, biodiversity and flood requirements) that alter the practical scope of permissible development (cl 1.8; cl 2.5; cl 4.1; cl 5.10; cl 7.2; cl 5.21)."},"complexity_factors":["Large number of zones and a detailed Land Use Table prescribing permitted, consent and prohibited uses (cl 2.1; cl 2.3).","Extensive dependence on external maps and schedules (Land Zoning Map, Lot Size Map, Height of Buildings Map, Heritage Map, Natural Resources maps) that determine outcomes (cl 1.7; cl 1.3; cl 4.1; cl 4.3).","Multiple development pathways (development consent, exempt development, complying development) with different standards and cross-references (cl 3.1; cl 3.2).","Numerous site-specific and schedule-based exceptions and additional permitted uses that alter default zone rules (cl 2.5; Schedule 1).","Layering of environmental and hazard controls (heritage, biodiversity, water, flood planning, bush fire) requiring case‑by‑case assessment by the consent authority (cl 5.10; cl 7.2; cl 7.3; cl 5.21; cl 5.11).","Discretionary exceptions to development standards with procedural requirements and limits (cl 4.6).","Interplay with State environmental planning policies and other Acts, creating cross-instrument dependencies (cl 1.9; multiple notes referencing other Acts).","Frequent targeted amendments and site-specific clauses (Part 7 and schedules) increasing instability and interpretive burden (see numerous ins/ams notes throughout the Plan)."],"plain_english_summary":"Mechanically, this Plan sets the zoning, maps, permitted/prohibited uses, exempt and complying development rules, and development standards (lot sizes, building heights) for land in Wollondilly and repeals earlier local plans (cl 1.3; cl 1.8; cl 2.1; cl 4.1; cl 4.3). It affects landowners, developers and the Council as consent authority (cl 1.6): most works need development consent or must fit exempt/complying rules (cl 3.1–3.2), and applications must meet heritage, biodiversity and flood tests and other local controls (cl 5.10; cl 7.2; cl 5.21)."},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":807},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation appears consistent with its original purpose as a local environmental plan. While it has been amended numerous times (as evidenced by amendment notes throughout), these amendments appear to be incremental updates adding new provisions, modifying zone rules and inserting site-specific provisions rather than fundamentally altering the scope beyond local planning for the Wollondilly area. The core structure remains a standard NSW local environmental plan under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple overlapping zone categories (19 zones) with detailed land use tables specifying permitted, prohibited and consent-required uses","Extensive cross-referencing to external maps (Land Zoning Map, Lot Size Map, Height of Buildings Map, Heritage Map, Natural Resources Maps, Urban Release Area Map, Additional Permitted Uses Map, Original Holdings Map, Metropolitan Rural Area Map, Odour Buffer Area Map)","Numerous site-specific provisions in Schedule 1 overriding general zone rules for particular properties","Heritage provisions with multiple layers of protection (State significance, local significance, conservation areas, archaeological sites) and detailed assessment requirements","Conditional exemptions and exceptions — clauses 4.6 (exceptions to development standards), 5.9 (natural disaster repair), 5.18 (intensive livestock thresholds), 5.19 (aquaculture exemptions) create complex decision trees","Savings and transitional provisions (clauses 1.8, 1.8A) preserving rights under repealed plans and previous amendments","Dictionary-defined terms and defined expressions scattered throughout requiring cross-reference","Amendment history notes indicating frequent changes (multiple amendments in 2021-2023 alone)"],"plain_english_summary":"This is the **Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011**, a planning rulebook that controls what can be built and done on land in the Wollondilly area of New South Wales (south-west of Sydney, covering towns like Picton, Tahmoor, Thirlmere and surrounding rural areas).\n\n**What it does:**\n\n- **Zones the land** into categories like rural (farming), residential, industrial, conservation and recreation zones — each with different rules about what activities and buildings are allowed\n- **Controls development** by requiring council approval (called \"development consent\") for most building work, subdivisions and changes of use\n- **Sets minimum lot sizes** for subdividing land, with special rules to prevent rural land from being broken into tiny parcels\n- **Protects heritage** — there are hundreds of listed heritage items (old buildings, railway structures, Aboriginal sites) and conservation areas where demolition and alterations need special approval\n- **Protects the environment** — special rules for land near waterways, in drinking water catchments, with biodiversity values, or at risk of bushfire and flooding\n- **Allows some development without approval** — minor things like home occupations, roadside stalls and temporary events can be \"exempt development\"\n- **Supports rural tourism** — farm stays, cellar doors, eco-tourism and function centres are encouraged in appropriate locations\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\n- **Property owners** wanting to build, subdivide or change land use\n- **Farmers** — with specific provisions for intensive agriculture, aquaculture and rural worker housing\n- **Developers** — especially in designated \"urban release areas\" like Wilton and Silverdale where new housing estates are planned\n- **Business operators** — with rules about home businesses, industrial retail and licensed premises\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nWollondilly sits on the edge of the Sydney metropolitan area but retains significant rural character, water supply catchments and Aboriginal heritage. This plan tries to balance growth (especially around the new Western Sydney Airport corridor) with protecting agricultural land, water quality, scenic values and historic places. It also implements state policies on housing, infrastructure and biodiversity while giving local flexibility."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/wollondilly-local-environmental-plan-2011","history":"/api/acts/wollondilly-local-environmental-plan-2011/history","analysis":"/api/acts/wollondilly-local-environmental-plan-2011/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/wollondilly-local-environmental-plan-2011/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/wollondilly-local-environmental-plan-2011/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/wollondilly-local-environmental-plan-2011/documents"}}