14AProvision for master plans

14A Provision for master plans

14A Provision for master plans

(1) In this clause, master plan means a document consisting of written information, maps and diagrams that—

(a) establishes provisions for the development of land zoned residential in greater detail than the provisions of this plan, and

(b) explains how the objectives and provisions of this plan are addressed, and

(c) addresses matters from the range specified in subclause (4) that are relevant to the future development of the land.

(2) Despite any other provision of this plan, the council must not grant consent to residential development on land within Zone No 2 (a1), (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) where that land exceeds 3,000m2 unless—

(a) the council is satisfied that the development is of a minor nature and ancillary to the current use of the land, or

(b) the development is for public infrastructure, a utility installation or housing under State Environmental Planning Policy No 5—Housing for Older People or People with a Disability, or

(c) the council has adopted a master plan for the land and has taken the master plan into consideration, or

(d) the land is identified as an urban release area under the Government’s Metropolitan Development Program or is within a release area known as North Penrith Urban Area, Werrington Mixed Use Area or Claremont Meadows Stage 2.

(3) A draft master plan for land may be prepared by, or on behalf of, the owner or lessees of the land following consultation with the council.

(4) A master plan is to address, illustrate and explain the matters that the council determines are relevant to the future residential development of the land, and must include the following—

(a) urban design principles derived from analysis of the property and the character of its surroundings,

(b) conservation of cultural heritage and compatibility with the character of established neighbourhoods in Penrith City,

(c) conservation of natural features and biodiversity,

(d) protection of natural hazards, including flooding, bushfire and ground salinity,