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**What this Plan does (mechanics)
Sets the local land-use rules that apply in the Campbelltown local government area. It does this mainly by: (a) zoning land on maps (which say what uses are allowed where), (b) listing what development is permitted without consent, permitted with consent and prohibited in each zone (the Land Use Table), and (c) imposing numeric standards (lot sizes, heights, floor space ratios) and site-specific controls. (See cl 2.2, cl 2.3, cl 4.1–4.4.)
Makes the Council the primary decision-maker (the “consent authority”) for development applications under the Plan (cl 1.6), subject to State environmental planning policies (SEPPs) where those SEPPs prevail (cl 1.9).
Uses a set of named maps (zoning map, height map, lot-size map, floor space ratio map, environmental constraint maps, clause application maps, etc.) to determine which rules apply to a particular parcel of land. Many clauses operate only where the maps identify land as subject to a particular constraint or area (cl 1.7; numerous clauses reference specific maps).
Differentiates between: exempt development (low-impact work that usually does not need Council consent if it meets standards — Schedule 2 and cl 3.1), complying development (pre‑approved works that meet standards — cl 3.2 and Schedule 3), and development requiring consent (most other work). The Plan also excludes exempt/compliant development on certain environmentally sensitive areas (cl 3.3).
Contains a large number of principal standards and site-specific exceptions: minimum and special lot sizes and subdivision rules (Part 4, cl 4.1 and many exceptions such as cl 4.1F–4.1J), height limits (cl 4.3), floor space controls (cl 4.4, cl 4.5), and an exceptions mechanism that allows consent authorities to permit departures from standards in limited circumstances (cl 4.6).
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Direct links to the current provisions in Campbelltown Local Environmental Plan 2015.
Part 1 Preliminary
Part 2 Permitted or prohibited development
2.1 Land use zones
The land use zones under this Plan are as follows—
Rural Zones
RU2 Rural Landscape
RU5 Village
RU6 Transition
Residential Zones
R2 Low Density Residential
R3 Medium Density Residential
R4 High Density Residential
R5 Large Lot Residential
Employment Zones
E1 Local Centre
E2 Commercial Centre
E3 Productivity Support
E4 General Industrial
Mixed Use Zones
MU1 Mixed Use
Special Purpose Zones
SP1 Special Activities
SP2 Infrastructure
Recreation Zones
RE1 Public Recreation
RE2 Private Recreation
Conservation Zones
C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves
C2 Environmental Conservation
C3 Environmental Management
C4 Environmental Living
Waterway Zones
W1 Natural Waterways
cl 2.1: Am 2017 (631), Sch 1 [1]; 2018 (390), Sch 1 [1]; 2022 (828), Sch 1.7[1].
Land Use Table
Note—
State environmental planning policies, including the following, may be relevant to development on land to which this Plan applies—
State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021, 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
State Environmental Planning Policy (Resources and Energy) 2021, Chapter 2
State Environmental Planning Policy (Resilience and Hazards) 2021, Chapter 3
State Environmental Planning Policy (Industry and Employment) 2021, Chapter 3
State Environmental Planning Policy (Primary Production) 2021, Chapter 2
Land Use tbl: Am 2017 (493), Sch 1.1 [1] [2]; 2017 (631), Sch 1 [2]; 2018 (390), Sch 1 [2]; 2018 (488), Sch 1.1 [1]; 2019 (560), Sch 1[2]; 2019 (621), Sch 3; 2021 (199), Sch 1[4]–[16]; 2022 (314), Sch 1; 2022 (828), Sch 1.7[2]; 2023 (458), Sch 2.16.
Zone RU2 Rural Landscape
Zone RU5 Village
Zone RU6 Transition
Zone R2 Low Density Residential
Zone R3 Medium Density Residential
Zone R4 High Density Residential
Zone R5 Large Lot Residential
Zone E1 Local Centre
Zone E2 Commercial Centre
Zone E3 Productivity Support
Zone E4 General Industrial
Zone MU1 Mixed Use
Zone SP1 Special Activities
Zone SP2 Infrastructure
Zone RE1 Public Recreation
Zone RE2 Private Recreation
Zone C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves
Zone C2 Environmental Conservation
Zone C3 Environmental Management
Zone C4 Environmental Living
Zone W1 Natural Waterways
3 Permitted with consent
Agricultural produce industries; Agritourism; Animal boarding or training establishments; Aquaculture; Bed and breakfast accommodation; Boat launching ramps; Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Camping grounds; Car parks; Cellar door premises; Centre-based child care facilities; Community facilities; Dual occupancies (attached); Dwelling houses; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Farm buildings; Farm stay accommodation; Flood mitigation works; Helipads; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home industries; Information and education facilities; Intensive plant agriculture; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (outdoor); Respite day care centres; Roads; Roadside stalls; Rural workers’ dwellings; Veterinary hospitals
4 Prohibited
Any development not specified in item 2 or 3
Part 3 Exempt and complying development
Part 4 Principal development standards
Part 5 Miscellaneous provisions
5.1 Relevant acquisition authority
(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 (the owner-initiated acquisition provisions).
Note.
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 requires the authority to acquire the land.
(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 (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).
| Type of land shown on Map | Authority of the State | | Zone R3 Medium Density Residential and marked “Classified road” | Transport for NSW | | Zone R4 High Density Residential and marked “Local road” | Council | | Zone E2 Commercial Centre and marked “Car park” | Council | | Zone MU1 Mixed Use and marked “Classified road” | Transport for NSW | | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Classified road” | Transport for NSW | | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Drainage” | Council | | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Future transport corridor” | The corporation constituted under section 2.5 of the Act | | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Local road” | Council | | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Public purposes corridor” | The corporation constituted under section 8 of the Act | | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Railway corridor” | Rail Corporation New South Wales | | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Road” | Council | | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Sewerage reticulation system” | Council | | Zone RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Local open space” | Council | | Zone RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Regional open space” | The corporation constituted under section 8 of the Act | | Zone C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves and marked “National Park” | Minister administering the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 |
(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.
Note.
If land, other than land specified in the Table to subclause (2), is required to be acquired under the owner-initiated acquisition provisions, the Minister for Planning is required to take action to enable the designation of the acquiring authority under this clause. Pending the designation of the acquiring authority for the land, the acquiring authority is to be the authority determined by order of the Minister for Planning (see section 21 of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991).
cl 5.1: Am 2020 No 30, Sch 4.4; 2022 (174), Sch 1[6]; 2022 (828), Sch 1.7[10] [11].
Part 6 Urban release areas
6.1 (Repealed)
Part 7 Additional local provisions
7.1 Earthworks
(1) The objective of this clause is to ensure that earthworks for which development consent is required will not have a detrimental impact on environmental functions and processes, neighbouring uses, cultural or heritage items or features of the surrounding land.
(2) Development consent is required for earthworks unless—
(a) the earthworks are exempt development under this Plan or another applicable environmental planning instrument, or
(b) the earthworks are ancillary to development that is permitted without consent under this Plan or to development for which development consent has been given.
(3) In deciding whether to grant development consent for earthworks (or for development involving ancillary earthworks), the consent authority must consider the following matters—
(a) the likely disruption of, or any detrimental effect on, drainage patterns and soil stability in the locality of the development,
(b) the effect of the development on the likely future use or redevelopment of the land,
(c) the quality of the fill or the soil to be excavated, or both,
(d) the effect of the development on the existing and likely amenity of adjoining properties,
(e) the source of any fill material and the destination of any excavated material,
(f) the likelihood of disturbing relics,
(g) the proximity to, and potential for adverse impacts on, any waterway, drinking water catchment or environmentally sensitive area,
(h) any appropriate measures proposed to avoid, minimise or mitigate the impacts of the development.
Note.
The National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974, particularly section 86, deals with harming Aboriginal objects.
Part 8 Glenfield Precinct
pt 8: Ins 2021 (393), Sch 1[3].
8.1 Application of Part
This Part applies to land in the Glenfield Precinct.
cl 8.1: Ins 2021 (393), Sch 1[3].
Schedule 1 Additional permitted uses
(Clause 2.5)
sch 1: Am 2017 (631), Sch 1 [5]; 2021 (199), Sch 1[24]; 2021 (499), cl 5; 2021 (606), cl 4(1) (2); 2022 (595), Sch 1; 2022 (828), Sch 1.7[19]; 2025 (268), Sch 1[2]; 2025 (576), Sch 1.
9 (Repealed)
10 Use of certain land at Johnson Road, Campbelltown
(1) This clause applies to land at Johnson Road, Campbelltown, being Lot 7, DP 601056.
(2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.
11 Use of certain land at Kialba Road, Campbelltown
(1) This clause applies to land at Kialba Road, Campbelltown, being Lot 46, DP 32311.
(2) Development for the purpose of a correctional centre is permitted with development consent.
12 Use of certain land at 104 Lindesay Street, Campbelltown
(1) This clause applies to land at 104 Lindesay Street, Campbelltown, being Lots 73 and 74, DP 22711.
(2) Development for the purpose of a service station is permitted with development consent.
13 Use of certain land at 150 Lindesay Street, Campbelltown
(1) This clause applies to land at 150 Lindesay Street, Campbelltown, being Lot 1, DP 218620.
(2) Development for the purpose of a medical centre is permitted with development consent.
14 (Repealed)
15 Use of certain land at Sturt Street, Campbelltown
(1) This clause applies to land at Sturt Street, Campbelltown, being Lot 1, DP 218620.
(2) Development for the purpose of commercial premises is permitted with development consent.
16 Use of certain land at Waminda Avenue, Campbelltown
(1) This clause applies to land at Waminda Avenue (corner of Valley Road), Campbelltown, being Lots 1 and 2, DP 523727.
(2) Development for the purpose of a vehicle repair station is permitted with development consent.
17 Use of certain land at 194 Campbelltown Road, Denham Court
(1) This clause applies to land at 194 Campbelltown Road, Denham Court, being Lot 100, DP 1176622.
(2) Development for the purposes of a single service station is permitted with development consent if the service station is not able to be directly accessed from a freeway.
18 Use of certain land at Campbelltown Road, Glenfield
(1) This clause applies to land at Campbelltown Road, Glenfield, being Lot 1, DP 122424.
(2) Development for the purpose of a service station and neighbourhood shop is permitted with development consent.
19 Use of certain land at 21 Cumberland Road, Ingleburn
(1) This clause applies to land at 21 Cumberland Road, Ingleburn, being Lot D, DP 399714.
(2) Development for the purpose of a service station, vehicle repair station and vehicle sales or hire premises is permitted with development consent.
20 Use of certain land at 68 Cumberland Road, Ingleburn
(1) This clause applies to land at 68 Cumberland Road, Ingleburn, being Lots A and B, DP 390839.
(2) Development for the purpose of a service station is permitted with development consent.
21 Use of certain land at 72 Cumberland Road, Ingleburn
(1) This clause applies to land at 72 Cumberland Road, Ingleburn, being Lot 1, DP 552083.
(2) Development for the purpose of a service station is permitted with development consent.
22 Use of certain land at 126 Georges River Road, Kentlyn
(1) This clause applies to land at 126 Georges River Road, Kentlyn, being Lot 21, DP 1034471.
(2) Development for the purpose of a neighbourhood shop and service station is permitted with development consent.
23 Use of certain land at 78 Amundsen Street, Leumeah
(1) This clause applies to land at 78 Amundsen Street, Leumeah, being part of Lot 49, DP 192304.
(2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.
24 (Repealed)
25 Use of certain land at 6 Rudd Road, Leumeah
(1) This clause applies to land at 6 Rudd Road, Leumeah, being Lot 1, DP 826740.
(2) Development for the purpose of a service station and neighbourhood shop is permitted with development consent.
26 Use of certain land at 2 Atchison Road, Macquarie Fields
(1) This clause applies to land at 2 Atchison Road, Macquarie Fields, being Lot 4, DP 21481.
(2) Development for the purpose of a service station is permitted with development consent.
27 Use of certain land at Fields Road, Macquarie Fields
(1) This clause applies to land at Fields Road, Macquarie Fields identified as “27” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map, being Lot 31 and part of Lot 32, DP 557150.
(2) Development for the purpose of markets is permitted with development consent.
28 Use of certain land at Glenlee Road, Menangle Park
(1) This clause applies to land at Glenlee Road, Menangle Park, being Lot 1102, DP 883495.
(2) Development for the purpose of a resource recovery facility is permitted with development consent if the facility’s buildings and landscaping are so designed and located as to minimise any adverse effects of the facility on the environment.
29 Use of certain land at 201 Eagleview Road, Minto
(1) This clause applies to land at 201 Eagleview Road, Minto, being Lot 1, DP 788381.
(2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.
30 Use of certain land at 20 Lind Street, Minto
(1) This clause applies to land at 20 Lind Street, Minto, being Lot 50, DP 1028174.
(2) Development for the purpose of a medical centre and associated uses is permitted with development consent.
31 (Repealed)
32 Use of certain land at 73 Pembroke Road, Minto
(1) This clause applies to land at 73 Pembroke Road, Minto, being Lot 1, DP 810648.
(2) Development for the purpose of a service station is permitted with development consent.
33 (Repealed)
34 Use of certain land at 43 Acacia Avenue, Ruse
(1) This clause applies to land at 43 Acacia Avenue, Ruse, being Lot 101, DP 613169.
(2) Development for the purpose of a place of public worship is permitted with development consent.
35 (Repealed)
36 Use of certain land at 95 Ballantrae Drive, St Andrews
(1) This clause applies to land at 95 Ballantrae Drive, St Andrews, being Lot 4001, DP 593698.
(2) Development for the purpose of a service station is permitted with development consent.
37 Use of certain land at 72 Stranraer Drive, St Andrews
(1) This clause applies to land at 72 Stranraer Drive, St Andrews, being Lot 63, DP 262162.
(2) Development for the purpose of a service station is permitted with development consent.
38, 39 (Repealed)
40 Use of certain land at Racecourse Avenue, Menangle Park
(1) This clause applies to land at Racecourse Avenue, Menangle Park, being Lot 10, DP 1022204, Lot 1, DP 1140461 and Lot 2, DP 1187569.
(2) Development for any of the following purposes is permitted with consent—
(a) animal boarding or training establishments,
(b) dwellings for the use of harness racing drivers and stable hands,
(c) facilities for the training of persons in relation to horse racing and the care of horses, including the training of horse trainers, harness racing drivers and stable hands.
41 Use of certain land at Western Sydney University Campbelltown Campus, Narellan Road, Campbelltown
(1) This clause applies to land at Western Sydney University Campbelltown Campus, 183 Narellan Road, Campbelltown, identified as “41” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map, being part of Lot 3098, DP 1230014.
(2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—
(a) attached dwellings,
(b) building identification signs,
(c) business identification signs,
(d) centre-based child care facilities,
(e) dual occupancies,
(f) dwelling houses,
(g) emergency services facilities,
(h) exhibition homes,
(i) exhibition villages,
(j) home-based child care,
(k) home businesses,
(l) home occupations,
(m) multi dwelling housing,
(n) recreation areas,
(o) recreation facilities (outdoor),
(p) residential flat buildings,
(q) secondary dwellings,
(r) semi-detached dwellings,
(s) seniors housing.
42 Use of certain land at 901 Appin Road, Gilead
(1) This clause applies to part of Lot 10, DP 1261146, 901 Appin Road, Gilead, identified as “42” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the purposes of a single business premises is permitted with development consent if the consent authority is satisfied that the business premises will be used only during the relevant period for the purposes of house and land sales for the Mount Gilead Urban Release Area.
(3) In this clause—
Mount Gilead Urban Release Area means land identified as the “Mount Gilead Urban Release Area” on the Urban Release Area Map.
relevant period means the period—
(a) commencing on the commencement of this clause, and
(b) ending on the earlier of the following—
(i) the day that is 3 years after the day on which an occupation certificate for the premises is issued,
(ii) the day that is 12 months after the day on which 1,200 lots are created on the Mount Gilead Urban Release Area.
43 Use of certain land at Raby Road, Kearns
(1) This clause applies to part of Lot 3900, DP 1170905, Raby Road, Kearns, identified as “43” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—
(a) function centres,
(b) restaurants or cafes.
44 Use of land at 13–17 Eagleview Road, Minto
(1) This clause applies to Lot 7, DP 39165, 13–17 Eagleview Road, Minto, identified as “44” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the purposes of a single place of public worship is permitted with development consent.
Schedule 2 Exempt development
(Clause 3.1)
Note 1.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 specifies exempt development under that Policy. The Policy has State-wide application. This Schedule contains additional exempt development not specified in that Policy.
Note 2.
Exempt 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.
sch 2: Am 2022 (296), Sch 1; 2022 (828), Sch 1.7[6].
Advertisements—signs on field fencing and amenity facilities at sports fields in Zone RE1
(1) Must only provide information about sponsors of teams or organisations using the sporting facility.
(2) Must not contain direct product advertising for the following—
(a) alcohol,
(b) tobacco products,
(c) adult entertainment, being entertainment including nudity, indecent acts or sexual activity.
(3) Must not contain offensive images or references, including sexual references, nudity or illegal activity.
(4) Must not obstruct gates, access points or openings.
(5) Must face the playing area and must not be visible from outside the site.
(6) Must be affixed to field fencing, field perimeter fencing or amenity facilities.
(7) Must, if affixed to field perimeter fencing—
(a) not extend beyond the top or bottom of the fencing, and
(b) have a maximum length of 3m, and
(c) have a maximum height of 1m.
(8) Must be removable signs or fixings and must not be painted directly onto fencing or amenity facilities.
(9) If affixed to amenity facilities—must be flush mounted and not cover more than 20% of a wall surface area.
(10) Must not be illuminated.
(11) Must be installed in accordance with the following—
(a) AS/NZS 1170.0:2002, Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles,
(b) AS/NZS 1170.2:2011, Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions.
Advertising signs—general requirements
(1) Must be non-moving, non-flashing, non-illuminating and non-inflatable.
(2) Must be at least 600mm from any public road.
(3) Must relate to the lawful use of the building, except in the case of a temporary sign or public notice.
(4) Must be located within the boundary of the property to which the sign applies or relates.
(5) Must reflect the character and style of any building to which it is attached.
(6) Must not be detrimental to the character and functioning of the building.
(7) Must not be on walls facing or adjoining residential premises, unless the sign is a business identification sign in a residential, conservation or rural zone.
(8) Must have the consent of the owner of the property on which the sign is located.
(9) Must not be located on land on which there is a heritage item or on land in a heritage conservation area.
(10) Must not obstruct the line of sight of vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
(11) Must not endanger the public or adversely affect the amenity of the area.
(12) Must not be more than one of each category or type of sign permitted as exempt development on a single property or premises.
Public notices displayed by a public authority
Any sign used by a public authority to provide public notice, information, education, direction or location advice must meet the general requirements for advertising signs that are applicable to this type of development other than the general requirements set out in subclauses (3), (4), (9) and (12).
Signage—bus shelter advertising
(1) Maximum—1 advertising panel per bus shelter, but the panel may have an advertisement on each side.
(2) Maximum display area per panel on each side—1.2m × 1.8m.
(3) Must not contain flashing or continuously moving electronic content.
(4) Must not extend beyond the perimeter of the bus shelter.
(5) Must not adversely impact the amenity of a heritage item.
(6) Must be erected by or on behalf of Council.
Schedule 3 Complying development
(Clause 3.2)
Note.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 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.
General conditions
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.
Schedule 4 Classification and reclassification of public land
(Clause 5.2)
sch 4: Am 2019 (191), cl 4; 2022 (162), cl 4(1); 2022 (436), cl 5; 2024 (59), Sch 1.
Schedule 5 Environmental heritage
(Clause 5.10)
sch 5: Am 2017 (39), Sch 1 [3]; 2017 (631), Sch 1 [6]; 2018 (340), cl 5; 2018 (546), cl 4; 2019 (96), cl 5; 2021 (393), Sch 1[4]; 2023 (597), Sch 1; 2024 (207), Sch 2[1] [2].
Schedule 6 Pond-based and tank-based aquaculture
(Clause 5.19)
Division 1 Site location requirements
Division 2 Operational requirements
Sourced from legislation.nsw.gov.au, CC BY 4.0.
Part 1 Preliminary
1.1 Name of Plan
This Plan is Campbelltown Local Environmental Plan 2015.
1.1AA Commencement
This Plan commences 3 months after it is published on the NSW legislation website.
1.2 Aims of Plan
(1) This Plan aims to make local environmental planning provisions for land in Campbelltown in accordance with the relevant standard environmental planning instrument under section 3.20 of the Act.
(2) The particular aims of this Plan are as follows—
(aa) to protect and promote the use and development of land for arts and cultural activity, including music and other performance arts,
(a) to provide a comprehensive planning framework for the sustainable development of all land in Campbelltown,
(b) to facilitate Campbelltown’s development as the compact, vibrant primary business centre for the Macarthur Region, with distinct limits to urban growth and a clearly defined separation between urban and non-urban areas,
(c) to protect rural land, its agricultural potential and prevent its fragmentation,
(d) to ensure that diverse housing opportunities are provided, including those that accord with urban consolidation principles for all existing and future residents of Campbelltown in all stages of their lives,
(e) to reinforce a hierarchy of centres and strengthen the role of the Campbelltown-Macarthur Regional City Centre as the primary business centre for the Macarthur Region,
(f) to optimise the integration of land use and transport and encourage safe, diverse and efficient means of transport throughout Campbelltown,
(g) to encourage high-quality, well-designed development, that is of an appropriate design and scale to complement its setting and that enhances and encourages a safe and healthy environment,
Imposes environment- and heritage-focused controls. Examples: heritage item protections and special consent requirements (cl 5.10, Schedule 5), riparian protection and 40 m riparian buffer rules (cl 7.3), biodiversity and koala-corridor controls (cl 7.20; cl 7.28 requires Planning Secretary concurrence over development in a mapped Koala Corridor), flood planning requirements (cl 5.21), scenic and escarpment protections (cl 7.6) and public bushland protections (cl 5.23).
Includes targeted, site-specific controls and urban release-area regimes (Part 6 and many Part 7 clauses). These require developer obligations such as development control plans, infrastructure staging, public utility availability and limits on retail floor area or parking in certain precincts (see cl 6.2–6.3, cl 7.21, cl 7.22, cl 8.3).
Lists a number of additional permitted uses on particular lots (Schedule 1) and classifies certain public land as operational or community land (Schedule 4; cl 5.2).
Contains transitional and savings provisions: development applications lodged before the Plan (or certain amendments) commenced are to be determined under the prior instrument (cl 1.8A). The Plan also authorises, in limited ways, the suspension of private covenants that would otherwise prevent compliant development (cl 1.9A).
Who it affects
Property owners and developers: where, how and at what density they may build; what types of commercial or residential uses they can propose; what consents are required (many clauses in Parts 2–7; cl 2.3; cl 4.1–4.6).
The Council (consent authority): it makes or refuses consents, enforces the Plan and prepares or requires development control plans for release areas (cl 1.6; cl 6.3).
Neighbours and the local community: rules on heritage, environmental protection, public open space, parking and traffic, noise (music standards at licensed premises) affect amenity and services (cl 5.10; cl 7.3; cl 5.20).
State authorities: several clauses require consultation or concurrence from State agencies (for example, the Planning Secretary for koala corridor matters at cl 7.28, Transport for NSW consultation in cl 7.24) and SEPPs can override local rules (cl 1.9).
Why it matters (practical effects and trade-offs)
Predictability and scope: The Plan translates strategic aims into legally binding controls: where homes, shops, industry and infrastructure can be built and at what scale (cl 1.2; cl 2.1; cl 4.3–4.4). That provides certainty for investors and neighbours, but only if maps and standards are interpreted consistently.
Compliance costs and approvals burden: Many developments require development consent, technical reports (heritage, flooding, biodiversity), and sometimes design excellence or development control plans (cl 5.10; cl 5.21; cl 7.13; cl 6.3). These are direct costs and can lengthen approval timelines.
Infrastructure sequencing and developer obligations: Urban release areas are tied to infrastructure availability and staged delivery (cl 6.2–6.3). That reduces the risk of poorly serviced subdivision but may increase up‑front costs for developers or delay housing supply if infrastructure is slow to be provided.
Site-specific carve-outs and concentrated benefits: The Plan contains numerous parcel-specific permissions and caps (Schedule 1, many cl 7.x clauses and Part 8 Glenfield). Those directly benefit specific landowners (their ability to use or develop land differs from surrounding parcels) while imposing or maintaining restrictions elsewhere (this is visible across Schedule 1 and the site-specific clauses such as cl 7.21–7.29).
Flexibility vs certainty: The Plan allows limited departures from standards (cl 4.6) and also contains many narrowly tailored exceptions (e.g. variations for Mount Gilead, Maryfields, Menangle Park). That creates flexibility to achieve development outcomes but increases complexity: more discretionary assessments and legal risk over whether a departure is permissible.
Environmental and heritage constraints: The Plan embeds multiple environmental safeguards (riparian buffers, biodiversity maps, escarpment protection, heritage lists). Those restrict some land uses and require additional demonstration and mitigation work by applicants (cl 7.3, cl 7.20, cl 7.6, cl 5.10).
Implementation and governance notes
The Plan depends on maps and external SEPPs; changes to maps or SEPPs, or further site-specific amendments, materially change what is permissible (cl 1.7, cl 1.9).
The Council exercises significant discretion in consent decisions but must take into account many prescribed matters and may need to obtain State agency concurrence in special cases (cl 5.10, cl 7.28).
Key reference points: zoning and land-use table (Part 2, cl 2.1–2.6), principal standards (Part 4, cl 4.1–4.6), heritage (cl 5.10, Schedule 5), environmental constraints (Part 7 clauses), urban release areas and infrastructure sequencing (Part 6, cl 6.2–6.3), and site-specific schedules and maps (Schedules 1–6 and the various clause-application maps).
(h) to ensure the adequate provision of infrastructure and services to support both existing and future development,
(i) to ensure high quality development that is sustainable and does not unreasonably increase the demand for public facilities, amenities and services,
(j) to identify, conserve and protect the Aboriginal, cultural and natural heritage of Campbelltown and to minimise any adverse impacts of development on heritage items and conservation areas,
(k) to facilitate diverse economic growth and employment opportunities,
(l) to conserve and enhance the environmental, scenic and landscape values of land in Campbelltown,
(m) to maintain, protect and improve the natural environment including biodiversity and water resources,
(n) to minimise land use conflict and the impact of development on adjoining land and on land subject to environmental hazards, particularly bush fire, flooding and salinity,
(o) to achieve development outcomes that are commensurate with the capability and suitability of the land,
(p) to provide for the social, cultural and recreational needs of existing and future communities,
(q) to foster environmental, economic, social and physical well-being so that Campbelltown develops as an integrated, balanced and sustainable city,
(r) to protect and promote the health and well-being of current and future residents of Campbelltown.
cl 1.2: Am 2021 (199), Sch 1[1].
1.3 Land to which Plan applies
(1) This Plan applies to the land identified on the Land Application Map.
(1A) Despite subclause (1), this Plan does not apply to the land identified as “Deferred matter” on the Land Application Map.
1.4 Definitions
The Dictionary at the end of this Plan defines words and expressions for the purposes of this Plan.
1.5 Notes
Notes in this Plan are provided for guidance and do not form part of this Plan.
1.6 Consent authority
The consent authority for the purposes of this Plan is (subject to the Act) the Council.
1.7 Maps
(1) A reference in this Plan to a named map adopted by this Plan is a reference to a map by that name—
(a) approved by the local plan-making authority when the map is adopted, and
(b) as amended or replaced from time to time by maps declared by environmental planning instruments to amend or replace that map, and approved by the local plan-making authority when the instruments are made.
(1AA) (Repealed)
(2) Any 2 or more named maps may be combined into a single map. In that case, a reference in this Plan to any such named map is a reference to the relevant part or aspect of the single map.
(3) Any such maps are to be kept and made available for public access in accordance with arrangements approved by the Minister.
(4) For the purposes of this Plan, a map may be in, and may be kept and made available in, electronic or paper form, or both.
Note.
The maps adopted by this Plan are to be made available on the NSW Planning Portal. Requirements relating to the maps are set out in the documents entitled Standard technical requirements for LEP maps and Standard requirements for LEP GIS data which are available on the website of the Department of Planning and Environment.
1.8 Repeal of planning instruments applying to land
(1) All local environmental plans and deemed environmental planning instruments applying only to the land to which this Plan applies are repealed.
Note.
The following local environmental plans are repealed under this provision—
Campbelltown Local Environmental Plan—District 8 (Central Hills Lands)
Campbelltown Local Environmental Plan No 1
Campbelltown Local Environmental Plan No 32
Campbelltown Local Environmental Plan No 112—Macquarie Field House
Campbelltown Local Environmental Plan No 197
Campbelltown Local Environmental Plan No 209—Exempt Development
Campbelltown (Urban Area) Local Environmental Plan 2002
Interim Development Order No 13—City of Campbelltown
Interim Development Order No 28—City of Campbelltown
(2) All local environmental plans and deemed environmental planning instruments applying to the land to which this Plan applies and to other land cease to apply to the land to which this Plan applies.
Note.
However, the following local environmental plans continue to apply to the land identified as “Deferred matter” under clause 1.3(1A)—
Interim Development Order No 15—City of Campbelltown
cl 1.8: Am 2021 (199), Sch 1[2] [3].
1.8A Savings provisions relating to development applications
(1) If a development application has been made before the commencement of this Plan in relation to land to which this Plan applies and the application has not been finally determined before that commencement, the application must be determined as if this Plan had not commenced.
Note.
However, under Division 3.5 of the Act, a development application may be made for consent to carry out development that may only be carried out if the environmental planning instrument applying to the relevant development is appropriately amended or if a new instrument, including an appropriate principal environmental planning instrument, is made, and the consent authority may consider the application. The Division requires public notice of the development application and the draft environmental planning instrument allowing the development at the same time, or as closely together as is practicable.
(2) If a development application has been made before the commencement of Campbelltown Local Environmental Plan 2015 (Amendment No 17) in relation to land to which that Plan applies and the application has not been finally determined before that commencement, the application must be determined as if that Plan had not commenced.
(3) If a development application has been made before the commencement of State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Region Growth Centres) Amendment (Glenfield Precinct) 2021 in relation to land in the Glenfield Precinct and the application was not finally determined before that commencement, the application must be determined as if the Policy had not commenced.
cl 1.8A: Am 2019 (560), Sch 1[1]; 2019 (621), Sch 5[1]; 2021 (393), Sch 1[1].
1.9 Application of SEPPs
(1) This Plan is subject to the provisions of any State environmental planning policy that prevails over this Plan as provided by section 3.28 of the Act.
(2) The following State environmental planning policies (or provisions) do not apply to the land to which this Plan applies—
1.9A Suspension of covenants, agreements and instruments
(1) For the purpose of enabling development on land in any zone to be carried out in accordance with this Plan or with a consent granted under the Act, any agreement, covenant or other similar instrument that restricts the carrying out of that development does not apply to the extent necessary to serve that purpose.
(2) This clause does not apply—
(a) to a covenant imposed by the Council or that the Council requires to be imposed, or
(b) to any relevant instrument within the meaning of section 13.4 of the Crown Land Management Act 2016, or
(c) to any conservation agreement within the meaning of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974, or
(d) to any Trust agreement within the meaning of the Nature Conservation Trust Act 2001, or
(e) to any property vegetation plan within the meaning of the Native Vegetation Act 2003, or
(f) to any biobanking agreement within the meaning of Part 7A of the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995, or
(g) to any planning agreement within the meaning of Subdivision 2 of Division 7.1 of the Act.
(3) This clause does not affect the rights or interests of any public authority under any registered instrument.
(4) Under section 3.16 of the Act, the Governor, before the making of this clause, approved of subclauses (1)–(3).
cl 1.9A: Am 2019 (621), Sch 5[2]–[4].
Part 2 Permitted or prohibited development
2.1 Land use zones
The land use zones under this Plan are as follows—
Rural Zones
RU2 Rural Landscape
RU5 Village
RU6 Transition
Residential Zones
R2 Low Density Residential
R3 Medium Density Residential
R4 High Density Residential
R5 Large Lot Residential
Employment Zones
E1 Local Centre
E2 Commercial Centre
E3 Productivity Support
E4 General Industrial
Mixed Use Zones
MU1 Mixed Use
Special Purpose Zones
SP1 Special Activities
SP2 Infrastructure
Recreation Zones
RE1 Public Recreation
RE2 Private Recreation
Conservation Zones
C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves
C2 Environmental Conservation
C3 Environmental Management
C4 Environmental Living
Waterway Zones
W1 Natural Waterways
cl 2.1: Am 2017 (631), Sch 1 [1]; 2018 (390), Sch 1 [1]; 2022 (828), Sch 1.7[1].
2.2 Zoning of land to which Plan applies
For the purposes of this Plan, land is within the zones shown on the Land Zoning Map.
2.3 Zone objectives and Land Use Table
(1) The Land Use Table at the end of this Part specifies for each zone—
(a) the objectives for development, and
(b) development that may be carried out without development consent, and
(c) development that may be carried out only with development consent, and
(d) development that is prohibited.
(2) The consent authority must have regard to the objectives for development in a zone when determining a development application in respect of land within the zone.
(3) In the Land Use Table at the end of this Part—
(a) a reference to a type of building or other thing is a reference to development for the purposes of that type of building or other thing, and
(b) a reference to a type of building or other thing does not include (despite any definition in this Plan) a reference to a type of building or other thing referred to separately in the Land Use Table in relation to the same zone.
(4) This clause is subject to the other provisions of this Plan.
Notes.
1
Schedule 1 sets out additional permitted uses for particular land.
2
Schedule 2 sets out exempt development (which is generally exempt from both Parts 4 and 5 of the Act). Development in the land use table that may be carried out without consent is nevertheless subject to the environmental assessment and approval requirements of Part 5 of the Act.
3
Schedule 3 sets out complying development (for which a complying development certificate may be issued as an alternative to obtaining development consent).
4
Clause 2.6 requires consent for subdivision of land.
5
Part 5 contains other provisions which require consent for particular development.
2.4 Unzoned land
(1) Development may be carried out on unzoned land only with development consent.
(2) In deciding whether to grant development consent, the consent authority—
(a) must consider whether the development will impact on adjoining zoned land and, if so, consider the objectives for development in the zones of the adjoining land, and
(b) must be satisfied that the development is appropriate and is compatible with permissible land uses in any such adjoining land.
2.5 Additional permitted uses for particular land
(1) Develo
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