Moree Plains Local Environmental Plan 2011

Part 1 Preliminary

1.1 Name of Plan

This Plan is Moree Plains Local Environmental Plan 2011.

1.1AA Commencement

This Plan commences on the day on which 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 Moree Plains 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 encourage the management, development and conservation of environmental, economic and social resources,

(b)  to facilitate economic growth and development that is consistent with the aim specified in paragraph (a) and that—

(i)  embraces the principles of environmentally sustainable development, and

(ii)  minimises the cost to the community of fragmented and isolated development, and

(iii)  facilitates the efficient and effective delivery of amenities and services, and

(iv)  facilitates stimulation of demand for a range of residential, enterprise and employment opportunities and promotes agricultural diversity, and

(v)  facilitates farm adjustments, and

(vi)  utilises, where feasible, existing infrastructure and roads for new development and future potential development,

(c)  to facilitate development in accordance with flood management planning,

(d)  to facilitate development that is compatible with adjoining and nearby uses,

(e)  to facilitate development that is appropriate in scale and type to the characteristics of the relevant zone,

(f)  to recognise places of European heritage significance and Aboriginal heritage and cultural significance.

1.3 Land to which Plan applies

This Plan applies to the land identified 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 official NSW legislation website in connection with this Plan. 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—

Moree Plains Local Environmental Plan 1995

(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.

1.8A Savings provision relating to development applications

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.

cl 1.8A: Am 2019 (621), Sch 5[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—

State Environmental Planning Policy No 1—Development Standards

State Environmental Planning Policy (Rural Lands) 2008 (clause 9)

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

RU1 Primary Production

RU4 Primary Production Small Lots

RU5 Village

Residential Zones

R1 General Residential

R2 Low Density Residential

R5 Large Lot Residential

Business Zones

B1 Neighbourhood Centre

B2 Local Centre

B3 Commercial Core

B6 Enterprise Corridor

B7 Business Park

Industrial Zones

IN1 General Industrial

IN2 Light Industrial

Special Purpose Zones

SP1 Special Activities

SP2 Infrastructure

Recreation Zones

RE1 Public Recreation

RE2 Private Recreation

Environment Protection Zones

E1 National Parks and Nature Reserves

E3 Environmental Management

E4 Environmental Living

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)  Development on particular land that is described or referred to in Schedule 1 may be carried out—

(a)  with development consent, or

(b)  if the Schedule so provides—without development consent,

in accordance with the conditions (if any) specified in that Schedule in relation to that development.

(2)  This clause has effect despite anything to the contrary in the Land Use Table or other provision of this Plan.

2.6 Subdivision—consent requirements

(1)  Land to which this Plan applies may be subdivided, but only with development consent.

Notes—

1 If a subdivision is specified as exempt development in an applicable environmental planning instrument, such as this Plan or State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 , the Act enables it to be carried out without development consent.

2 Part 6 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 provides that the strata subdivision of a building in certain circumstances is complying development .

(2)  Development consent must not be granted for the subdivision of land on which a secondary dwelling is situated if the subdivision would result in the principal dwelling and the secondary dwelling being situated on separate lots, unless the resulting lots are not less than the minimum size shown on the Lot Size Map in relation to that land.

Note—

The definition of secondary dwelling in the Dictionary requires the dwelling to be on the same lot of land as the principal dwelling.

2.7 Demolition requires development consent

The demolition of a building or work may be carried out only with development consent.

Note—

If the demolition of a building or work is identified in an applicable environmental planning instrument, such as this Plan or State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008, as exempt development, the Act enables it to be carried out without development consent.

2.8 Temporary use of land

(1)  The objective of this clause is to provide for the temporary use of land if the use does not compromise future development of the land, or have detrimental economic, social, amenity or environmental effects on the land.

(2)  Despite any other provision of this Plan, development consent may be granted for development on land in any zone for a temporary use for a maximum period of 31 days (whether or not consecutive days) in any period of 12 months.

(3)  Development consent must not be granted unless the consent authority is satisfied that—

(a)  the temporary use will not prejudice the subsequent carrying out of development on the land in accordance with this Plan and any other applicable environmental planning instrument, and

(b)  the temporary use will not adversely impact on any adjoining land or the amenity of the neighbourhood, and

(c)  the temporary use and location of any structures related to the use will not adversely impact on environmental attributes or features of the land, or increase the risk of natural hazards that may affect the land, and

(d)  at the end of the temporary use period the land will, as far as is practicable, be restored to the condition in which it was before the commencement of the use.

(4)  Despite subclause (2), the temporary use of a dwelling as a sales office for a new release area or a new housing estate may exceed the maximum number of days specified in that subclause.

(5)  Subclause (3) (d) does not apply to the temporary use of a dwelling as a sales office mentioned in subclause (4).

Land Use Table

Note—

A type of development referred to in the Land Use Table is a reference to that type of development only to the extent it is not regulated by an applicable State environmental planning policy. The following State environmental planning policies in particular may be relevant to development on land to which this Plan applies—

State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 (including provision for secondary dwellings)

State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004

State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007—relating to infrastructure facilities such as those that comprise, or are for, 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 (Mining, Petroleum Production and Extractive Industries) 2007

State Environmental Planning Policy No 33—Hazardous and Offensive Development

State Environmental Planning Policy No 50—Canal Estate Development

State Environmental Planning Policy No 64—Advertising and Signage

State Environmental Planning Policy (Primary Production and Rural Development) 2019

Land Use tbl: Am 2015 (53), Sch 1 [1]–[3]; 2016 (168), Sch 1 [2]; 2017 (493), Sch 1.1 [1] [2]; 2018 (455), Sch 1 [1]–[4]; 2018 (488), Sch 1.1 [1]; 2019 (137), Sch 6 [1].

Zone RU1   Primary Production

1 Objectives of zone

•  To encourage sustainable primary industry production by maintaining and enhancing the natural resource base.

•  To encourage diversity in primary industry enterprises and systems appropriate for the area.

•  To minimise the fragmentation and alienation of resource lands.

•  To minimise conflict between land uses within this zone and land uses within adjoining zones.

•  To permit development for certain purposes if it can be demonstrated that suitable land or premises are not available elsewhere.

•  To protect significant agricultural resources in recognition of their value to the longer term economic sustainability of Moree Plains.

•  To maintain the rural character of the land.

2 Permitted without consent

Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Environmental protection works; Extensive agriculture; Farm buildings; Forestry; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home industries; Home occupations; Intensive plant agriculture; Roads

3 Permitted with consent

Agriculture; Air transport facilities; Airstrips; Animal boarding or training establishments; Aquaculture; Boat building and repair facilities; Boat launching ramps; Boat sheds; Camping grounds; Car parks; Caravan parks; Cellar door premises; Cemeteries; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Community facilities; Correctional centres; Crematoria; Depots; Dual occupancies; Dwelling houses; Eco-tourist facilities; Educational establishments; Environmental facilities; Extractive industries; Flood mitigation works; Freight transport facilities; Funeral homes; Heavy industrial storage establishments; Heavy industries; Helipads; Home occupations (sex services); Industrial retail outlets; Industrial training facilities; Information and education facilities; Intensive livestock agriculture; Jetties; Kiosks; Landscaping material supplies; Marinas; Markets; Mooring pens; Moorings; Mortuaries; Neighbourhood shops; Open cut mining; Passenger transport facilities; Places of public worship; Plant nurseries; Public administration buildings; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (major); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Respite day care centres; Restaurants or cafes; Roadside stalls; Rural industries; Rural supplies; Rural workers’ dwellings; Secondary dwellings; Service stations; Sewerage systems; Sex services premises; Signage; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Transport depots; Truck depots; Turf farming; Veterinary hospitals; Warehouse or distribution centres; Water recreation structures; Water supply systems; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 4

4 Prohibited

Amusement centres; Centre-based child care facilities; Commercial premises; Entertainment facilities; Exhibition homes; Exhibition villages; Function centres; Health services facilities; Highway service centres; Industries; Registered clubs; Residential accommodation; Restricted premises; Storage premises; Vehicle body repair workshops; Vehicle repair stations; Wholesale supplies

Zone RU4   Primary Production Small Lots

1 Objectives of zone

•  To enable sustainable primary industry and other compatible land uses.

•  To encourage and promote diversity and employment opportunities in relation to primary industry enterprises, particularly those that require smaller lots or that are more intensive in nature.

•  To minimise conflict between land uses within this zone and land uses within adjoining zones.

2 Permitted without consent

Environmental protection works; Extensive agriculture; Forestry; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home industries; Home occupations; Roads; Signage

3 Permitted with consent

Advertising structures; Agriculture; Airstrips; Animal boarding or training establishments; Aquaculture; Boarding houses; Boat building and repair facilities; Boat sheds; Cellar door premises; Centre-based child care facilities; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Community facilities; Depots; Dual occupancies (attached); Dwelling houses; Electricity generating works; Environmental facilities; Extractive industries; Farm buildings; Flood mitigation works; Group homes; Health consulting rooms; Helipads; Home occupations (sex services); Information and education facilities; Intensive plant agriculture; Landscaping material supplies; Marinas; Mooring pens; Moorings; Neighbourhood shops; Open cut mining; Places of public worship; Plant nurseries; Public administration buildings; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Research stations; Respite day care centres; Roadside stalls; Rural industries; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Sewerage systems; Transport depots; Truck depots; Vehicle repair stations; Veterinary hospitals; Water recreation structures; Water supply systems

4 Prohibited

Any development not specified in item 2 or 3

Zone RU5   Village

1 Objectives of zone

•  To provide for a range of land uses, services and facilities that are associated with a rural village.

•  To facilitate development that reinforces village viability.

2 Permitted without consent

Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Environmental protection works; Extensive agriculture; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home industries; Home occupations

3 Permitted with consent

Centre-based child care facilities; Community facilities; Dairies (pasture-based); Dwelling houses; Light industries; Liquid fuel depots; Neighbourhood shops; Oyster aquaculture; Places of public worship; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Respite day care centres; Roads; Schools; Tank-based aquaculture; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 4

4 Prohibited

Air transport facilities; Correctional centres; Crematoria; Extractive industries; Heavy industrial storage establishments; Home occupations (sex services); Industries; Intensive livestock agriculture; Mortuaries; Pond-based aquaculture Open cut mining; Recreation facilities (major); Restricted premises; Sex services premises

Zone R1   General Residential

1 Objectives of zone

•  To provide for the housing needs of the community.

•  To provide for a variety of housing types and densities.

•  To enable other land uses that provide facilities or services to meet the day to day needs of residents.

2 Permitted without consent

Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Extensive agriculture; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home industries; Home occupations

3 Permitted with consent

Attached dwellings; Boarding houses; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Centre-based child care facilities; Community facilities; Dwelling houses; Educational establishments; Exhibition homes; Exhibition villages; Farm buildings; Flood mitigation works; Group homes; Health services facilities; Hostels; Information and education facilities; Multi dwelling housing; Neighbourhood shops; Oyster aquaculture; Passenger transport facilities; Places of public worship; Pond-based aquaculture; Public administration buildings; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Residential accommodation; Residential flat buildings; Respite day care centres; Roads; Semi-detached dwellings; Seniors housing; Sewage reticulation systems; Shop top housing; Tank-based aquaculture; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Water recreation structures; Water supply systems

4 Prohibited

Any development not specified in item 2 or 3

Zone R2   Low Density Residential

1 Objectives of zone

•  To provide for the housing needs of the community within a low density residential environment.

•  To enable other land uses that provide facilities or services to meet the day to day needs of residents.

2 Permitted without consent

Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Extensive agriculture; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home industries; Home occupations

3 Permitted with consent

Bed and breakfast accommodation; Boarding houses; Centre-based child care facilities; Community facilities; Dwelling houses; Farm buildings; Flood mitigation works; Group homes; Health consulting rooms; Information and education facilities; Neighbourhood shops; Oyster aquaculture; Passenger transport facilities; Places of public worship; Pond-based aquaculture; Public administration buildings; Recreation areas; Residential accommodation; Respite day care centres; Roads; Sewage reticulation systems; Tank-based aquaculture; Water recreation structures; Water supply systems

4 Prohibited

Attached dwellings; Hostels; Multi dwelling housing; Residential flat buildings; Rural workers’ dwellings; Shop top housing; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 3

Zone R5   Large Lot Residential

1 Objectives of zone

•  To provide residential housing in a rural setting while preserving, and minimising impacts on, environmentally sensitive locations and scenic quality.

•  To ensure that large residential lots do not hinder the proper and orderly development of urban areas in the future.

•  To ensure that development in the area does not unreasonably increase the demand for public services or public facilities.

•  To minimise conflict between land uses within this zone and land uses within adjoining zones.

•  To permit rural uses and rural industries compatible with the character, land use and lot size patterns of the neighbourhood.

2 Permitted without consent

Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Extensive agriculture; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home industries; Home occupations

3 Permitted with consent

Animal boarding or training establishments; Bed and breakfast accommodation; Centre-based child care facilities; Community facilities; Depots; Dual occupancies; Dwelling houses; Farm buildings; Flood mitigation works; Group homes; Health consulting rooms; Information and education facilities; Intensive plant agriculture; Neighbourhood shops; Oyster aquaculture; Pond-based aquaculture; Public administration buildings; Recreation areas; Respite day care centres; Roads; Rural industries; Secondary dwellings; Sewage reticulation systems; Tank-based aquaculture; Water recreation structures; Water supply systems

4 Prohibited

Any development not specified in item 2 or 3

Zone B1   Neighbourhood Centre

1 Objectives of zone

•  To provide a range of small-scale retail, business and community uses that serve the needs of people who live or work in the surrounding neighbourhood.

2 Permitted without consent

Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home occupations

3 Permitted with consent

Boarding houses; Business premises; Centre-based child care facilities; Community facilities; Food and drink premises; Home industries; Kiosks; Medical centres; Neighbourhood shops; Neighbourhood supermarkets; Oyster aquaculture; Respite day care centres; Roads; Seniors housing; Sewage reticulation systems; Shop top housing; Tank-based aquaculture; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 4

4 Prohibited

Agriculture; Air transport facilities; Animal boarding or training establishments; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Cemeteries; Correctional centres; Crematoria; Depots; Eco-tourist facilities; Educational establishments; Electricity generating works; Exhibition homes; Exhibition villages; Extractive industries; Forestry; Freight transport facilities; Function centres; Heavy industrial storage establishments; Hospitals; Industrial training facilities; Industries; Mortuaries; Open cut mining; Pond-based aquaculture Recreation facilities (major); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Registered clubs; Residential accommodation; Resource recovery facilities; Restricted premises; Retail premises; Rural industries; Service stations; Sewerage systems; Sex services premises; Storage premises; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Transport depots; Vehicle body repair workshops; Vehicle repair stations; Waste disposal facilities; Wharf or boating facilities

Zone B2   Local Centre

1 Objectives of zone

•  To provide a range of retail, business, entertainment and community uses that serve the needs of people who live in, work in and visit the local area.

•  To encourage employment opportunities in accessible locations.

•  To maximise public transport patronage and encourage walking and cycling.

2 Permitted without consent

Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home occupations

3 Permitted with consent

Boarding houses; Centre-based child care facilities; Commercial premises; Community facilities; Educational establishments; Entertainment facilities; Function centres; Home industries; Information and education facilities; Medical centres; Oyster aquaculture; Passenger transport facilities; Recreation facilities (indoor); Registered clubs; Respite day care centres; Restricted premises; Roads; Seniors housing; Service stations; Sewage reticulation systems; Shop top housing; Tank-based aquaculture; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 4

4 Prohibited

Agriculture; Air transport facilities; Animal boarding or training establishments; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Cemeteries; Correctional centres; Crematoria; Depots; Eco-tourist facilities; Electricity generating works; Extractive industries; Forestry; Heavy industrial storage establishments; Industrial training facilities; Industries; Open cut mining; Pond-based aquaculture Recreation facilities (major); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Residential accommodation; Resource recovery facilities; Rural industries; Sewerage systems; Sex services premises; Storage premises; Truck depots; Vehicle body repair workshops; Waste disposal facilities; Wharf or boating facilities

Zone B3   Commercial Core

1 Objectives of zone

•  To provide a wide range of retail, business, office, entertainment, community and other suitable land uses that serve the needs of the local and wider community.

•  To encourage appropriate employment opportunities in accessible locations.

•  To maximise public transport patronage and encourage walking and cycling.

•  To maintain and enhance the role of the Moree town centre as the major centre for retail, commercial, administrative, service, cultural and professional services for the area.

•  To encourage core retail uses in the central business district and the facilitation of supporting land uses as close as practicable to the central business district.

•  To provide for non-commercial development in conjunction with commercial and retail development where such development is compatible with the commercial and retail development and the character of the locality.

•  To recognise and protect the art deco character of the Moree central business district.

2 Permitted without consent

Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home industries; Home occupations

3 Permitted with consent

Centre-based child care facilities; Commercial premises; Community facilities; Educational establishments; Entertainment facilities; Function centres; Hotel or motel accommodation; Information and education facilities; Medical centres; Oyster aquaculture; Passenger transport facilities; Recreation facilities (indoor); Registered clubs; Respite day care centres; Restricted premises; Roads; Seniors housing; Sewage reticulation systems; Shop top housing; Tank-based aquaculture; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 4

4 Prohibited

Agriculture; Air transport facilities; Animal boarding or training establishments; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Cemeteries; Correctional centres; Crematoria; Depots; Eco-tourist facilities; Electricity generating works; Extractive industries; Forestry; Heavy industrial storage establishments; Industrial training facilities; Industries; Mortuaries; Open cut mining; Pond-based aquaculture Recreation facilities (major); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Residential accommodation; Resource recovery facilities; Roadside stalls; Rural industries; Sewerage systems; Storage premises; Truck depots; Vehicle body repair workshops; Waste disposal facilities; Wharf or boating facilities

Zone B6   Enterprise Corridor

1 Objectives of zone

•  To promote businesses along main roads and to encourage a mix of compatible uses.

•  To provide a range of employment uses (including business, office, retail and light industrial uses).

•  To maintain the economic strength of centres by limiting retailing activity.

•  To provide for residential uses, but only as part of a mixed use development.

•  To improve the presentation of the major access corridors into Moree.

2 Permitted without consent

Business identification signs; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home occupations

3 Permitted with consent

Business premises; Community facilities; Dwelling houses; Food and drink premises; Garden centres; Hardware and building supplies; Home industries; Hotel or motel accommodation; Landscaping material supplies; Light industries; Liquid fuel depots; Neighbourhood shops; Oyster aquaculture; Passenger transport facilities; Plant nurseries; Roads; Rural supplies; Self-storage units; Seniors housing; Sewage reticulation systems; Shop top housing; Specialised retail premises; Tank-based aquaculture; Timber yards; Vehicle sales or hire premises; Warehouse or distribution centres; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 4

4 Prohibited

Agriculture; Air transport facilities; Animal boarding or training establishments; Cemeteries; Correctional centres; Crematoria; Eco-tourist facilities; Electricity generating works; Extractive industries; Forestry; Heavy industrial storage establishments; Industrial training facilities; Industries; Open cut mining; Pond-based aquaculture Recreation facilities (major); Residential accommodation; Resource recovery facilities; Retail premises; Rural industries; Sewerage systems; Storage premises; Truck depots; Waste disposal facilities; Wharf or boating facilities

Zone B7   Business Park

1 Objectives of zone

•  To provide a range of office and light industrial uses.

•  To encourage employment opportunities.

•  To enable other land uses that provide facilities or services to meet the day to day needs of workers in the area.

2 Permitted without consent

Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home occupations

3 Permitted with consent

Centre-based child care facilities; Garden centres; Hardware and building supplies; Home industries; Kiosks; Landscaping material supplies; Light industries; Liquid fuel depots; Neighbourhood shops; Office premises; Oyster aquaculture; Passenger transport facilities; Plant nurseries; Respite day care centres; Roads; Rural supplies; Seniors housing; Sewage reticulation systems; Shop top housing; Take away food and drink premises; Tank-based aquaculture; Timber yards; Vehicle sales or hire premises; Warehouse or distribution centres; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 4

4 Prohibited

Agricultural produce industries; Agriculture; Air transport facilities; Animal boarding or training establishments; Cemeteries; Correctional centres; Crematoria; Eco-tourist facilities; Electricity generating works; Extractive industries; Forestry; Heavy industrial storage establishments; Industrial training facilities; Industries; Open cut mining; Pond-based aquaculture Recreation facilities (major); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Residential accommodation; Resource recovery facilities; Retail premises; Sawmill or log processing works; Sewerage systems; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Waste disposal facilities; Wharf or boating facilities

Zone IN1   General Industrial

1 Objectives of zone

•  To provide a wide range of industrial and warehouse land uses.

•  To encourage employment opportunities.

•  To minimise any adverse effect of industry on other land uses.

•  To support and protect industrial land for industrial uses.

•  To enable development that is compatible with, or ancillary to, the industrial use of the land.

•  To prevent retail development, including stand-alone retail development, that would be more appropriately located in another zone.

2 Permitted without consent

Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Extensive agriculture; Home businesses; Home industries; Home occupations

3 Permitted with consent

Depots; Freight transport facilities; Funeral homes; Garden centres; General industries; Hardware and building supplies; Industrial training facilities; Landscaping material supplies; Light industries; Liquid fuel depots; Neighbourhood shops; Oyster aquaculture; Places of public worship; Plant nurseries; Roads; Rural supplies; Take away food and drink premises; Tank-based aquaculture; Timber yards; Vehicle sales or hire premises; Warehouse or distribution centres; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 4

4 Prohibited

Advertising structures; Commercial premises; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Centre-based child care facilities; Community facilities; Correctional centres; Eco-tourist facilities; Entertainment facilities; Exhibition homes; Exhibition villages; Forestry; Function centres; Heavy industrial storage establishments; Heavy industries; Health services facilities; Home-based child care; Information and education facilities; Open cut mining; Pond-based aquaculture Recreation facilities (major); Registered clubs; Residential accommodation; Respite day care centres; Schools; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Wharf or boating facilities

Zone IN2   Light Industrial

1 Objectives of zone

•  To provide a wide range of light industrial, warehouse and related land uses.

•  To encourage employment opportunities and to support the viability of centres.

•  To minimise any adverse effect of industry on other land uses.

•  To enable other land uses that provide facilities or services to meet the day to day needs of workers in the area.

•  To support and protect industrial land for industrial uses.

•  To enable development that is compatible with, or ancillary to, the industrial use of the land.

•  To prevent retail development, including stand-alone retail development, that would be more appropriately located in another zone.

•  To preserve or enhance local amenity where residential development adjoins, or is adjacent to, industrial land.

2 Permitted without consent

Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Extensive agriculture; Home businesses; Home industries; Home occupations

3 Permitted with consent

Depots; Garden centres; Hardware and building supplies; Industrial training facilities; Landscaping material supplies; Light industries; Liquid fuel depots; Neighbourhood shops; Oyster aquaculture; Places of public worship; Plant nurseries; Roads; Rural supplies; Take away food and drink premises; Tank-based aquaculture; Timber yards; Vehicle sales or hire premises; Warehouse or distribution centres; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 4

4 Prohibited

Advertising structures; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Centre-based child care facilities; Commercial premises; Community facilities; Correctional centres; Eco-tourist facilities; Entertainment facilities; Exhibition homes; Exhibition villages; Forestry; Function centres; Health services facilities; Heavy industrial storage establishments; Home-based child care; Industries; Open cut mining; Pond-based aquaculture Recreation facilities (major); Registered clubs; Residential accommodation; Respite day care centres; Schools; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Wharf or boating facilities

Zone SP1   Special Activities

1 Objectives of zone

•  To provide for special land uses that are not provided for in other zones.

•  To provide for sites with special natural characteristics that are not provided for in other zones.

•  To facilitate development that is in keeping with the special characteristics of the site or its existing or intended special use, and that minimises any adverse impacts on surrounding land.

2 Permitted without consent

Nil

3 Permitted with consent

Aquaculture; The purpose shown on the Land Zoning Map, including any development that is ordinarily incidental or ancillary to development for that purpose

4 Prohibited

Any development not specified in item 2 or 3

Zone SP2   Infrastructure

1 Objectives of zone

•  To provide for infrastructure and related uses.

•  To prevent development that is not compatible with or that may detract from the provision of infrastructure.

2 Permitted without consent

Roads

3 Permitted with consent

Aquaculture; The purpose shown on the Land Zoning Map, including any development that is ordinarily incidental or ancillary to development for that purpose

4 Prohibited

Any development not specified in item 2 or 3

Zone RE1   Public Recreation

1 Objectives of zone

•  To enable land to be used for public open space or recreational purposes.

•  To provide a range of recreational settings and activities and compatible land uses.

•  To protect and enhance the natural environment for recreational purposes.

2 Permitted without consent

Business identification signs; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Extensive agriculture

3 Permitted with consent

Animal boarding or training establishments; Aquaculture; Boat sheds; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Community facilities; Entertainment facilities; Farm buildings; Flood mitigation works; Information and education facilities; Kiosks; Marinas; Markets; Mooring pens; Moorings; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (major); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Roads; Sewage reticulation systems; Water recreation structures; Water supply systems

4 Prohibited

Any development not specified in item 2 or 3

Zone RE2   Private Recreation

1 Objectives of zone

•  To enable land to be used for private open space or recreational purposes.

•  To provide a range of recreational settings and activities and compatible land uses.

•  To protect and enhance the natural environment for recreational purposes.

2 Permitted without consent

Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Home businesses; Home occupations

3 Permitted with consent

Aquaculture; Boat building and repair facilities; Boat sheds; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Community facilities; Dwelling houses; Entertainment facilities; Flood mitigation works; Function centres; Information and education facilities; Kiosks; Marinas; Markets; Mooring pens; Moorings; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (major); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Registered clubs; Restaurants or cafes; Roads; Sewage reticulation systems; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Water recreation structures; Water supply systems

4 Prohibited

Any development not specified in item 2 or 3

Zone E1   National Parks and Nature Reserves

1 Objectives of zone

•  To enable the management and appropriate use of land that is reserved under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 or that is acquired under Part 11 of that Act.

•  To enable uses authorised under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.

•  To identify land that is to be reserved under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 and to protect the environmental significance of that land.

2 Permitted without consent

Uses authorised under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974

3 Permitted with consent

Nil

4 Prohibited

Any development not specified in item 2 or 3

Zone E3   Environmental Management

1 Objectives of zone

•  To protect, manage and restore areas with special ecological, scientific, cultural or aesthetic values.

•  To provide for a limited range of development that does not have an adverse effect on those values.

•  To enhance the environmental offset values of areas with special ecological, scientific, cultural or aesthetic values to compensate for environmental losses elsewhere.

2 Permitted without consent

Environmental protection works; Home businesses; Home occupations

3 Permitted with consent

Building identification signs; Dwelling houses; Environmental facilities; Flood mitigation works; Home industries; Information and education facilities; Oyster aquaculture; Pond-based aquaculture; Roads; Tank-based aquaculture

4 Prohibited

Industries; Multi dwelling housing; Residential flat buildings; Retail premises; Seniors housing; Service stations; Warehouse or distribution centres; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 3

Zone E4   Environmental Living

1 Objectives of zone

•  To provide for low-impact residential development in areas with special ecological, scientific or aesthetic values.

•  To ensure that residential development does not have an adverse effect on those values.

•  To ensure residential development is compatible with natural hazards that may affect the land within the zone.

2 Permitted without consent

Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Extensive agriculture; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home occupations

3 Permitted with consent

Bed and breakfast accommodation; Dual occupancies; Dwelling houses; Farm buildings; Flood mitigation works; Home industries; Oyster aquaculture; Pond-based aquaculture; Roads; Secondary dwellings; Sewage reticulation systems; Tank-based aquaculture; Water supply systems

4 Prohibited

Industries; Service stations; Warehouse or distribution centres; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 3

Part 3 Exempt and complying development

3.1 Exempt development

(1)  The objective of this clause is to identify development of minimal environmental impact as exempt development.

(2)  Development specified in Schedule 2 that meets the standards for the development contained in that Schedule and that complies with the requirements of this Part is exempt development.

(3)  To be exempt development, the development—

(a)  must meet the relevant deemed-to-satisfy provisions of the Building Code of Australia or, if there are no such relevant provisions, must be structurally adequate, and

(b)  must not, if it relates to an existing building, cause the building to contravene the Building Code of Australia, and

(c)  must not be designated development, and

(d)  must not be carried out on land that comprises, or on which there is, an item that is listed on the State Heritage Register under the Heritage Act 1977 or that is subject to an interim heritage order under the Heritage Act 1977.

(4)  Development that relates to an existing building that is classified under the Building Code of Australia as class 1b or class 2–9 is exempt development only if—

(a)  the building has a current fire safety certificate or fire safety statement, or

(b)  no fire safety measures are currently implemented, required or proposed for the building.

(5)  To be exempt development, the development must—

(a)  be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications, if applicable, and

(b)  not involve the removal, pruning or other clearing of vegetation that requires a permit, development consent or other approval unless it is undertaken in accordance with a permit, development consent or other approval.

Note—

See State Environmental Planning Policy (Vegetation in Non-Rural Areas) 2017 and Part 5A of the Local Land Services Act 2013.

(6)  A heading to an item in Schedule 2 is part of that Schedule.

3.2 Complying development

(1)  The objective of this clause is to identify development as complying development.

(2)  Development specified in Part 1 of Schedule 3 that is carried out in compliance with—

(a)  the development standards specified in relation to that development, and

(b)  the requirements of this Part,

is complying development.

Note—

See also clause 5.8 (3) which provides that the conversion of fire alarms is complying development in certain circumstances.

(3)  To be complying development, the development must—

(a)  be permissible, with development consent, in the zone in which it is carried out, and

(b)  meet the relevant deemed-to-satisfy provisions of the Building Code of Australia, and

(c)  have an approval, if required by the Local Government Act 1993, from the Council for an on-site effluent disposal system if the development is undertaken on unsewered land.

(4)  A complying development certificate for development specified in Part 1 of Schedule 3 is subject to the conditions (if any) set out or referred to in Part 2 of that Schedule.

(5)  A heading to an item in Schedule 3 is part of that Schedule.

3.3 Environmentally sensitive areas excluded

(1)  Exempt or complying development must not be carried out on any environmentally sensitive area for exempt or complying development.

(2)  For the purposes of this clause—

environmentally sensitive area for exempt or complying development means any of the following—

(a)  the coastal waters of the State,

(b)  a coastal lake,

(c)  land within the coastal wetlands and littoral rainforests area (within the meaning of the Coastal Management Act 2016),

(d)  land reserved as an aquatic reserve under the Fisheries Management Act 1994 or as a marine park under the Marine Parks Act 1997,

(e)  land within a wetland of international significance declared under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands or within a World heritage area declared under the World Heritage Convention,

(f)  land within 100 metres of land to which paragraph (c), (d) or (e) applies,

(g)  land identified in this or any other environmental planning instrument as being of high Aboriginal cultural significance or high biodiversity significance,

(h)  land reserved under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 or land acquired under Part 11 of that Act,

(i)  land reserved or dedicated under the Crown Land Management Act 2016 for the preservation of flora, fauna, geological formations or for other environmental protection purposes,

(j)  land that is a declared area of outstanding biodiversity value under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 or declared critical habitat under Part 7A of the Fisheries Management Act 1994.

Part 4 Principal development standards

4.1 Minimum subdivision lot size

(1)  The objectives of this clause are as follows—

(a)  to ensure that new subdivisions reflect the identified lot sizes for the locality.

(2)  This clause applies to a subdivision of any land shown on the Lot Size Map that requires development consent and that is carried out after the commencement of this Plan.

(3)  The size of any lot resulting from a subdivision of land to which this clause applies is not to be less than the minimum size shown on the Lot Size Map in relation to that land.

(4)  This clause does not apply in relation to the subdivision of any land—

(a)  by the registration of a strata plan or strata plan of subdivision under the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015, or

(b)  by any kind of subdivision under the Community Land Development Act 1989.

4.1AA Minimum subdivision lot size for community title schemes

(1)  The objectives of this clause are as follows—

(a)  to ensure that land to which this clause applies is not fragmented by subdivisions that would create additional dwelling entitlements.

(2)  This clause applies to a subdivision (being a subdivision that requires development consent) under the Community Land Development Act 1989 of land in any of the following zones—

(a)  Zone RU1 Primary Production,

(b)  Zone R5 Large Lot Residential,

(c)  Zone E3 Environmental Management,

(d)  Zone E4 Environmental Living,

but does not apply to a subdivision by the registration of a strata plan.

(3)  The size of any lot resulting from a subdivision of land to which this clause applies (other than any lot comprising association property within the meaning of the Community Land Development Act 1989) is not to be less than the minimum size shown on the Lot Size Map in relation to that land.

(4)  This clause applies despite clause 4.1.

4.1A Minimum lot sizes for dual occupancies, multi dwelling housing and residential flat buildings

(1)  The objective of this clause is to achieve planned residential density in certain zones.

(2)  Development consent must not be granted to development on a lot in a zone shown in Column 2 of the Table to this clause for a purpose shown in Column 1 of the Table opposite that zone, unless the area of the lot is equal to or greater than the area specified for that purpose and shown in Column 3 of the Table.

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Dual occupancy (attached)	Zone RU5 Village and Zone R1 General Residential	450 square metres
Dual occupancy (detached)	Zone RU5 Village and Zone R1 General Residential	450 square metres
Multi dwelling housing	Zone R1 General Residential	450 square metres
Residential flat building	Zone R1 General Residential	450 square metres

4.2 Rural subdivision

(1)  The objective of this clause is to provide flexibility in the application of standards for subdivision in rural zones to allow land owners a greater chance to achieve the objectives for development in the relevant zone.

(2)  This clause applies to the following rural zones—

(a)  Zone RU1 Primary Production,

(b)  Zone RU2 Rural Landscape,

(baa)  Zone RU3 Forestry,

(c)  Zone RU4 Primary Production Small Lots,

(d)  Zone RU6 Transition.

Note—

When this Plan was made, it did not include Zone RU2 Rural Landscape or Zone RU6 Transition.

(3)  Land in a zone to which this clause applies may, with development consent, be subdivided for the purpose of primary production to create a lot of a size that is less than the minimum size shown on the Lot Size Map in relation to that land.

(4)  However, such a lot cannot be created if an existing dwelling would, as the result of the subdivision, be situated on the lot.

(5)  A dwelling cannot be erected on such a lot.

Note—

A dwelling includes a rural worker’s dwelling (see definition of that term in the Dictionary).

4.2A Exceptions to minimum lot sizes for certain rural subdivisions

(1)  The objective of this clause is to enable the subdivision of land in rural areas to create lots of an appropriate size to meet the needs of permissible uses other than for the purpose of dwelling houses or dual occupancies.

(2)  Land in a zone to which clause 4.2 applies may, with development consent, be subdivided to create a lot of a size that is less than the minimum size shown on the Lot Size Map in relation to that land, where the consent authority is satisfied that the use of the land after the subdivision will be the same use permitted under the existing development consent for the land (other than for the purpose of a dwelling house or a dual occupancy).

(3)  Development consent must not be granted for the subdivision of land to which this clause applies unless the consent authority is satisfied that—

(a)  the subdivision will not adversely affect the use of the surrounding land for agriculture, and

(b)  the subdivision is necessary for the ongoing operation of the permissible use, and

(c)  the subdivision will not increase rural land use conflict in the locality, and

(d)  the subdivision is appropriate having regard to the natural and physical constraints affecting the land.

4.2B Erection of dwelling houses on land in certain rural, residential and environmental protection zones

(1)  The objectives of this clause are as follows—

(a)  to minimise unplanned rural residential development,

(b)  to enable the orderly development of residential zones,

(c)  to enable the replacement of lawfully erected dwelling houses in rural and environmental protection zones.

(2)  This clause applies to land in the following zones—

(a)  Zone RU1 Primary Production,

(b)  Zone RU4 Primary Production Small Lots,

(c)  Zone RU5 Village,

(d)  Zone R1 General Residential,

(e)  Zone R2 Low Density Residential,

(f)  Zone R5 Large Lot Residential,

(g)  Zone E3 Environmental Management,

(h)  Zone E4 Environmental Living.

(3)  Development consent must not be granted for the erection of a dwelling house on land in a zone to which this clause applies, and on which no dwelling house has been erected, unless the land is—

(a)  a lot that is at least the minimum lot size specified for that land by the Lot Size Map, or

(b)  a lot resulting from a subdivision for which development consent (or equivalent) was granted before this Plan commenced and on which the erection of a dwelling house was permissible immediately before that commencement, or

(c)  a lot resulting from a subdivision for which development consent (or equivalent) was granted before this Plan commenced and on which the erection of a dwelling house would have been permissible if the plan of subdivision had been registered before that commencement, or

(d)  an existing holding.

Note—

A dwelling cannot be erected on a lot created under clause 9 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Rural Lands) 2008 or clause 4.2.

(4)  Despite subclause (3), development consent may be granted for the erection of a dwelling house on land in the following zones, and on which no dwelling house has been erected, if the land is a lot created before this Plan commenced and on which the erection of a dwelling house was permissible immediately before that commencement—

(a)  Zone RU4 Primary Production Small Lots,

(b)  Zone RU5 Village,

(c)  Zone R1 General Residential,

(d)  Zone R2 Low Density Residential,

(e)  Zone R5 Large Lot Residential.

(5)  Despite subclauses (3) and (4), development consent may be granted for the erection of a dwelling house on land to which this clause applies if—

(a)  there is a lawfully erected dwelling house on the land and the dwelling house to be erected is intended only to replace the existing dwelling house, or

(b)  the land would have been a lot or a holding referred to in subclause (3) had it not been affected by—

(i)  a minor realignment of its boundaries that did not create an additional lot, or

(ii)  a subdivision creating or widening a public road or public reserve or for another public purpose, or

(c)  the dwelling house will replace a lawfully erected dwelling house that was either—

(i)  removed from the site, or

(ii)  partially or completely destroyed,

less than 2 years before the lodgement of a development application under this Plan for the purpose of a dwelling house.

(6)  In this clause—

existing holding means land that—

(a)  was a holding on 12 May 1995, and

(b)  is a holding at the time the application for development consent referred to in subclause (3) is lodged,

whether or not there has been a change in the ownership of the holding since 12 May 1995.

holding means all single lots and any adjoining land, even if separated by a road or railway, held by the same person or persons.

Note—

The owner in whose ownership all the land is at the time the application is lodged need not be the same person as the owner in whose ownership all the land was on the stated date.

4.2C Strata subdivisions in certain residential, rural or environmental protection zones

(1)  The objective of this clause is to ensure that land to which this clause applies is not fragmented by subdivisions that would create additional dwelling entitlements.

(2)  This clause applies to land in the following zones that is used, or proposed to be used, for residential accommodation or tourist and visitor accommodation—

(a)  RU1 Primary Production Zone,

(b)  R5 Large Lot Residential Zone,

(c)  E3 Environmental Management Zone,

(d)  E4 Environmental Living Zone.

(3)  Development consent must not be granted for the subdivision of a lot to which this clause applies under a strata plan that would create lots below the minimum size shown on the Lot Size Map for that lot.

Note—

Part 6 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 provides that the strata subdivision of a building in certain circumstances is specified complying development.

4.2D Erection of dual occupancies (detached) on land in Zone RU1

(1)  This clause applies to land in Zone RU1 Primary Production.

(2)  Development consent must not be granted for the erection of a dual occupancy (detached) on land to which this clause applies unless the consent authority is satisfied that—

(a)  each dwelling will use the same vehicular access to and from a public road, and

(b)  the dwellings will be situated within 200 metres of each other, and

(c)  the land is physically suitable for the erection of the dwellings, and

(d)  the land is capable of accommodating the on-site disposal and management of sewage for the development.

cll 4.2D, 4.2E: Ins 2015 (53), Sch 1 [4].

4.2E Erection of temporary workers’ accommodation on land in Zone RU1

(1)  The objectives of this clause are as follows—

(a)  to enable development for temporary workers’ accommodation if there is a demonstrated need to accommodate employees due to the nature of the work or the location of the land on which that work is carried out,

(b)  to ensure that temporary workers’ accommodation is appropriately located,

(c)  to ensure that the erection of temporary workers’ accommodation is not likely to have a detrimental impact on the future use of the land or to conflict with an existing land use,

(d)  to minimise the impact of temporary workers’ accommodation on local roads and infrastructure.

(2)  This clause applies to land in Zone RU1 Primary Production.

(3)  Development consent must not be granted for the erection of temporary workers’ accommodation on land to which this clause applies unless the consent authority is satisfied of the following—

(a)  the development is to be located within 5 kilometres of the land at which persons are to be employed,

(b)  there is a need to provide temporary workers’ accommodation due either to the nature of the development or because of the remote or isolated location of the land on which the development is being carried out,

(c)  the development will not prejudice the subsequent carrying out of development on the land in accordance with this Plan and any other applicable environmental planning instrument,

(d)  power systems, water reticulation systems and sewerage systems will be provided to adequately meet the requirements of the development,

(e)  when the development is no longer in use, the land will, as far as practicable, be restored to the condition in which it was before the commencement of the development.

(4)  In this clause—

temporary workers’ accommodation means any habitable buildings and associated amenities erected for the purpose of providing a place of temporary or short-term accommodation for persons working in the rural, agriculture or mining sector.

cll 4.2D, 4.2E: Ins 2015 (53), Sch 1 [4].

4.3 Height of buildings

[Not adopted]

4.4 Floor space ratio

[Not adopted]

4.5 Calculation of floor space ratio and site area

[Not adopted]

4.6 Exceptions to development standards

(1)  The objectives of this clause are as follows—

(a)  to provide an appropriate degree of flexibility in applying certain development standards to particular development,

(b)  to achieve better outcomes for and from development by allowing flexibility in particular circumstances.

(2)  Development consent may, subject to this clause, be granted for development even though the development would contravene a development standard imposed by this or any other environmental planning instrument. However, this clause does not apply to a development standard that is expressly excluded from the operation of this clause.

(3)  Development consent must not be granted for development that contravenes a development standard unless the consent authority has considered a written request from the applicant that seeks to justify the contravention of the development standard by demonstrating—

(a)  that compliance with the development standard is unreasonable or unnecessary in the circumstances of the case, and

(b)  that there are sufficient environmental planning grounds to justify contravening the development standard.

(4)  Development consent must not be granted for development that contravenes a development standard unless—

(a)  the consent authority is satisfied that—

(i)  the applicant’s written request has adequately addressed the matters required to be demonstrated by subclause (3), and

(ii)  the proposed development will be in the public interest because it is consistent with the objectives of the particular standard and the objectives for development within the zone in which the development is proposed to be carried out, and

(b)  the concurrence of the Planning Secretary has been obtained.

(5)  In deciding whether to grant concurrence, the Planning Secretary must consider—

(a)  whether contravention of the development standard raises any matter of significance for State or regional environmental planning, and

(b)  the public benefit of maintaining the development standard, and

(c)  any other matters required to be taken into consideration by the Planning Secretary before granting concurrence.

(6)  Development consent must not be granted under this clause for a subdivision of land in Zone RU1 Primary Production, Zone RU2 Rural Landscape, Zone RU3 Forestry, Zone RU4 Primary Production Small Lots, Zone RU6 Transition, Zone R5 Large Lot Residential, Zone E2 Environmental Conservation, Zone E3 Environmental Management or Zone E4 Environmental Living if—

(a)  the subdivision will result in 2 or more lots of less than the minimum area specified for such lots by a development standard, or

(b)  the subdivision will result in at least one lot that is less than 90% of the minimum area specified for such a lot by a development standard.

Note—

When this Plan was made, it did not include Zone RU2 Rural Landscape, Zone RU3 Forestry, Zone RU6 Transition or Zone E2 Environmental Conservation.

(7)  After determining a development application made pursuant to this clause, the consent authority must keep a record of its assessment of the factors required to be addressed in the applicant’s written request referred to in subclause (3).

(8)  This clause does not allow development consent to be granted for development that would contravene any of the following—

(a)  a development standard for complying development,

(b)  a development standard that arises, under the regulations under the Act, in connection with a commitment set out in a BASIX certificate for a building to which State Environmental Planning Policy (Building Sustainability Index: BASIX) 2004 applies or for the land on which such a building is situated,

(c)  clause 5.4,

(ca)  clause 6.1 or 6.2.

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 RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Local open space”	Council
Zone RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Regional open space”	The corporation constituted under section 2.5 of the Act
Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Classified road”	Transport for NSW
Zone E1 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.

5.2 Classification and reclassification of public land

(1)  The objective of this clause is to enable the Council to classify or reclassify public land as “operational land” or “community land” in accordance with Part 2 of Chapter 6 of the Local Government Act 1993.

Note—

Under the Local Government Act 1993, “public land” is generally land vested in or under the control of a council (other than roads and certain Crown land). The classification or reclassification of public land may also be made by a resolution of the Council under section 31, 32 or 33 of the Local Government Act 1993. Section 30 of that Act enables this Plan to discharge trusts on which public reserves are held if the land is reclassified under this Plan as operational land.

(2)  The public land described in Part 1 or Part 2 of Schedule 4 is classified, or reclassified, as operational land for the purposes of the Local Government Act 1993.

(3)  The public land described in Part 3 of Schedule 4 is classified, or reclassified, as community land for the purposes of the Local Government Act 1993.

(4)  The public land described in Part 1 of Schedule 4—

(a)  does not cease to be a public reserve to the extent (if any) that it is a public reserve, and

(b)  continues to be affected by any trusts, estates, interests, dedications, conditions, restrictions or covenants that affected the land before its classification, or reclassification, as operational land.

(5)  The public land described in Part 2 of Schedule 4, to the extent (if any) that it is a public reserve, ceases to be a public reserve when the description of the land is inserted into that Part and is discharged from all trusts, estates, interests, dedications, conditions, restrictions and covenants affecting the land or any part of the land, except—

(a)  those (if any) specified for the land in Column 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 4, and

(b)  any reservations that except land out of the Crown grant relating to the land, and

(c)  reservations of minerals (within the meaning of the Crown Land Management Act 2016).

Note—

In accordance with section 30 (2) of the Local Government Act 1993, the approval of the Governor to subclause (5) applying to the public land concerned is required before the description of the land is inserted in Part 2 of Schedule 4.

5.3 Development near zone boundaries

(1)  The objective of this clause is to provide flexibility where the investigation of a site and its surroundings reveals that a use allowed on the other side of a zone boundary would enable a more logical and appropriate development of the site and be compatible with the planning objectives and land uses for the adjoining zone.

(2)  This clause applies to so much of any land that is within the relevant distance of a boundary between any 2 zones. The relevant distance is—

(a)  100 metres between Zone RU1 Primary Production and Zone RU4 Primary Production Small Lots, and

(b)  in all other cases, 20 metres.

(3)  This clause does not apply to—

(a)  land in Zone RE1 Public Recreation, Zone E1 National Parks and Nature Reserves, Zone E2 Environmental Conservation, Zone E3 Environmental Management or Zone W1 Natural Waterways, or

(b)  land within the coastal zone, or

(c)  land proposed to be developed for the purpose of sex services or restricted premises.

(4)  Despite the provisions of this Plan relating to the purposes for which development may be carried out, development consent may be granted to development of land to which this clause applies for any purpose that may be carried out in the adjoining zone, but only if the consent authority is satisfied that—

(a)  the development is not inconsistent with the objectives for development in both zones, and

(b)  the carrying out of the development is desirable due to compatible land use planning, infrastructure capacity and other planning principles relating to the efficient and timely development of land.

(5)  This clause does not prescribe a development standard that may be varied under this Plan.

5.4 Controls relating to miscellaneous permissible uses

(1) Bed and breakfast accommodation If development for the purposes of bed and breakfast accommodation is permitted under this Plan, the accommodation that is provided to guests must consist of no more than 5 bedrooms.

Note—

Any such development that provides for a certain number of guests or rooms may involve a change in the class of building under the Building Code of Australia.

(2) Home businesses If development for the purposes of a home business is permitted under this Plan, the carrying on of the business must not involve the use of more than 50 square metres of floor area.

(3) Home industries If development for the purposes of a home industry is permitted under this Plan, the carrying on of the home industry must not involve the use of more than 150 square metres of floor area.

(4) Industrial retail outlets If development for the purposes of an industrial retail outlet is permitted under this Plan, the retail floor area must not exceed—

(a)  25% of the gross floor area of the industry or rural industry located on the same land as the retail outlet, or

(b)  400 square metres,

whichever is the lesser.

(5) Farm stay accommodation If development for the purposes of farm stay accommodation is permitted under this Plan, the accommodation that is provided to guests must consist of no more than 5 bedrooms.

(6) Kiosks If development for the purposes of a kiosk is permitted under this Plan, the gross floor area must not exceed 20 square metres.

(7) Neighbourhood shops If development for the purposes of a neighbourhood shop is permitted under this Plan, the retail floor area must not exceed 300 square metres.

(7AA) Neighbourhood supermarkets If development for the purposes of a neighbourhood supermarket is permitted under this Plan, the gross floor area must not exceed 1,000 square metres.

(8) Roadside stalls If development for the purposes of a roadside stall is permitted under this Plan, the gross floor area must not exceed 40 square metres.

(9) Secondary dwellings on land other than land in a rural zone If development for the purposes of a secondary dwelling is permitted under this Plan on land other than land in a rural zone, the total floor area of the dwelling, excluding any area used for parking, must not exceed whichever of the following is the greater—

(a)  60 square metres,

(b)  67% of the total floor area of the principal dwelling.

(10) Artisan food and drink industry exclusion If development for the purposes of an artisan food and drink industry is permitted under this Plan in an industrial or rural zone, the floor area used for retail sales (not including any cafe or restaurant area) must not exceed—

(a)  25% of the gross floor area of the industry, or

(b)  400 square metres,

whichever is the lesser.

cl 5.4: Am 2018 (406), Sch 1.92 [1] [2].

5.5 Controls relating to secondary dwellings on land in a rural zone

[Not adopted]

5.6 Architectural roof features

[Not adopted]

5.7 Development below mean high water mark

[Not applicable]

5.8 Conversion of fire alarms

(1)  This clause applies to a fire alarm system that can be monitored by Fire and Rescue NSW or by a private service provider.

(2)  The following development may be carried out, but only with development consent—

(a)  converting a fire alarm system from connection with the alarm monitoring system of Fire and Rescue NSW to connection with the alarm monitoring system of a private service provider,

(b)  converting a fire alarm system from connection with the alarm monitoring system of a private service provider to connection with the alarm monitoring system of another private service provider,

(c)  converting a fire alarm system from connection with the alarm monitoring system of a private service provider to connection with a different alarm monitoring system of the same private service provider.

(3)  Development to which subclause (2) applies is complying development if it consists only of—

(a)  internal alterations to a building, or

(b)  internal alterations to a building together with the mounting of an antenna, and any support structure, on an external wall or roof of a building so as to occupy a space of not more than 450mm × 100mm × 100mm.

(4)  A complying development certificate for any such complying development is subject to a condition that any building work may only be carried out between 7.00 am and 6.00 pm on Monday to Friday and between 7.00 am and 5.00 pm on Saturday, and must not be carried out on a Sunday or a public holiday.

(5)  In this clause—

private service provider means a person or body that has entered into an agreement that is in force with Fire and Rescue NSW to monitor fire alarm systems.

5.9, 5.9AA (Repealed)

5.10 Heritage conservation

Note—

Heritage items (if any) are listed and described in Schedule 5. Heritage conservation areas (if any) are shown on the Heritage Map as well as being described in Schedule 5.

(1) Objectives The objectives of this clause are as follows—

(a)  to conserve the environmental heritage of Moree,

(b)  to conserve the heritage significance of heritage items and heritage conservation areas, including associated fabric, settings and views,

(c)  to conserve archaeological sites,

(d)  to conserve Aboriginal objects and Aboriginal places of heritage significance.

(2) Requirement for consent Development consent is required for any of the following—

(a)  demolishing or moving any of the following or altering the exterior of any of the following (including, in the case of a building, making changes to its detail, fabric, finish or appearance)—

(i)  a heritage item,

(ii)  an Aboriginal object,

(iii)  a building, work, relic or tree within a heritage conservation area,

(b)  altering a heritage item that is a building by making structural changes to its interior or by making changes to anything inside the item that is specified in Schedule 5 in relation to the item,

(c)  disturbing or excavating an archaeological site while knowing, or having reasonable cause to suspect, that the disturbance or excavation will or is likely to result in a relic being discovered, exposed, moved, damaged or destroyed,

(d)  disturbing or excavating an Aboriginal place of heritage significance,

(e)  erecting a building on land—

(i)  on which a heritage item is located or that is within a heritage conservation area, or

(ii)  on which an Aboriginal object is located or that is within an Aboriginal place of heritage significance,

(f)  subdividing land—

(i)  on which a heritage item is located or that is within a heritage conservation area, or

(ii)  on which an Aboriginal object is located or that is within an Aboriginal place of heritage significance.

(3) When consent not required However, development consent under this clause is not required if—

(a)  the applicant has notified the consent authority of the proposed development and the consent authority has advised the applicant in writing before any work is carried out that it is satisfied that the proposed development—

(i)  is of a minor nature or is for the maintenance of the heritage item, Aboriginal object, Aboriginal place of heritage significance or archaeological site or a building, work, relic, tree or place within the heritage conservation area, and

(ii)  would not adversely affect the heritage significance of the heritage item, Aboriginal object, Aboriginal place, archaeological site or heritage conservation area, or

(b)  the development is in a cemetery or burial ground and the proposed development—

(i)  is the creation of a new grave or monument, or excavation or disturbance of land for the purpose of conserving or repairing monuments or grave markers, and

(ii)  would not cause disturbance to human remains, relics, Aboriginal objects in the form of grave goods, or to an Aboriginal place of heritage significance, or

(c)  the development is limited to the removal of a tree or other vegetation that the Council is satisfied is a risk to human life or property, or

(d)  the development is exempt development.

(4) Effect of proposed development on heritage significance The consent authority must, before granting consent under this clause in respect of a heritage item or heritage conservation area, consider the effect of the proposed development on the heritage significance of the item or area concerned. This subclause applies regardless of whether a heritage management document is prepared under subclause (5) or a heritage conservation management plan is submitted under subclause (6).

(5) Heritage assessment The consent authority may, before granting consent to any development—

(a)  on land on which a heritage item is located, or

(b)  on land that is within a heritage conservation area, or

(c)  on land that is within the vicinity of land referred to in paragraph (a) or (b),

require a heritage management document to be prepared that assesses the extent to which the carrying out of the proposed development would affect the heritage significance of the heritage item or heritage conservation area concerned.

(6) Heritage conservation management plans The consent authority may require, after considering the heritage significance of a heritage item and the extent of change proposed to it, the submission of a heritage conservation management plan before granting consent under this clause.

(7) Archaeological sites The consent authority must, before granting consent under this clause to the carrying out of development on an archaeological site (other than land listed on the State Heritage Register or to which an interim heritage order under the Heritage Act 1977 applies)—

(a)  notify the Heritage Council of its intention to grant consent, and

(b)  take into consideration any response received from the Heritage Council within 28 days after the notice is sent.

(8) Aboriginal places of heritage significance The consent authority must, before granting consent under this clause to the carrying out of development in an Aboriginal place of heritage significance—

(a)  consider the effect of the proposed development on the heritage significance of the place and any Aboriginal object known or reasonably likely to be located at the place by means of an adequate investigation and assessment (which may involve consideration of a heritage impact statement), and

(b)  notify the local Aboriginal communities, in writing or in such other manner as may be appropriate, about the application and take into consideration any response received within 28 days after the notice is sent.

(9) Demolition of nominated State heritage items The consent authority must, before granting consent under this clause for the demolition of a nominated State heritage item—

(a)  notify the Heritage Council about the application, and

(b)  take into consideration any response received from the Heritage Council within 28 days after the notice is sent.

(10) Conservation incentives The consent authority may grant consent to development for any purpose of a building that is a heritage item or of the land on which such a building is erected, or for any purpose on an Aboriginal place of heritage significance, even though development for that purpose would otherwise not be allowed by this Plan, if the consent authority is satisfied that—

(a)  the conservation of the heritage item or Aboriginal place of heritage significance is facilitated by the granting of consent, and

(b)  the proposed development is in accordance with a heritage management document that has been approved by the consent authority, and

(c)  the consent to the proposed development would require that all necessary conservation work identified in the heritage management document is carried out, and

(d)  the proposed development would not adversely affect the heritage significance of the heritage item, including its setting, or the heritage significance of the Aboriginal place of heritage significance, and

(e)  the proposed development would not have any significant adverse effect on the amenity of the surrounding area.

5.11 Bush fire hazard reduction

Bush fire hazard reduction work authorised by the Rural Fires Act 1997 may be carried out on any land without development consent.

Note—

The Rural Fires Act 1997 also makes provision relating to the carrying out of development on bush fire prone land.

5.12 Infrastructure development and use of existing buildings of the Crown

(1)  This Plan does not restrict or prohibit, or enable the restriction or prohibition of, the carrying out of any development, by or on behalf of a public authority, that is permitted to be carried out with or without development consent, or that is exempt development, under State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007.

(2)  This Plan does not restrict or prohibit, or enable the restriction or prohibition of, the use of existing buildings of the Crown by the Crown.

5.13 Eco-tourist facilities

(1)  The objectives of this clause are as follows—

(a)  to maintain the environmental and cultural values of land on which development for the purposes of eco-tourist facilities is carried out,

(b)  to provide for sensitively designed and managed eco-tourist facilities that have minimal impact on the environment both on and off-site.

(2)  This clause applies if development for the purposes of an eco-tourist facility is permitted with development consent under this Plan.

(3)  The consent authority must not grant consent under this Plan to carry out development for the purposes of an eco-tourist facility unless the consent authority is satisfied that—

(a)  there is a demonstrated connection between the development and the ecological, environmental and cultural values of the site or area, and

(b)  the development will be located, constructed, managed and maintained so as to minimise any impact on, and to conserve, the natural environment, and

(c)  the development will enhance an appreciation of the environmental and cultural values of the site or area, and

(d)  the development will promote positive environmental outcomes and any impact on watercourses, soil quality, heritage and native flora and fauna will be minimal, and

(e)  the site will be maintained (or regenerated where necessary) to ensure the continued protection of natural resources and enhancement of the natural environment, and

(f)  waste generation during construction and operation will be avoided and that any waste will be appropriately removed, and

(g)  the development will be located to avoid visibility above ridgelines and against escarpments and from watercourses and that any visual intrusion will be minimised through the choice of design, colours, materials and landscaping with local native flora, and

(h)  any infrastructure services to the site will be provided without significant modification to the environment, and

(i)  any power and water to the site will, where possible, be provided through the use of passive heating and cooling, renewable energy sources and water efficient design, and

(j)  the development will not adversely affect the agricultural productivity of adjoining land, and

(k)  the following matters are addressed or provided for in a management strategy for minimising any impact on the natural environment—

(i)  measures to remove any threat of serious or irreversible environmental damage,

(ii)  the maintenance (or regeneration where necessary) of habitats,

(iii)  efficient and minimal energy and water use and waste output,

(iv)  mechanisms for monitoring and reviewing the effect of the development on the natural environment,

(v)  maintaining improvements on an on-going basis in accordance with relevant ISO 14000 standards relating to management and quality control.

cl 5.13: Subst 2018 (455), Sch 1 [5].

5.14 Siding Spring Observatory—maintaining dark sky

[Not adopted]

5.15 Defence communications facility

[Not adopted]

5.16 Subdivision of, or dwellings on, land in certain rural, residential or environment protection zones

(1)  The objective of this clause is to minimise potential land use conflict between existing and proposed development on land in the rural, residential or environment protection zones concerned (particularly between residential land uses and other rural land uses).

(2)  This clause applies to land in the following zones—

(a)  Zone RU1 Primary Production,

(b)  Zone RU2 Rural Landscape,

(c)  Zone RU3 Forestry,

(d)  Zone RU4 Primary Production Small Lots,

(e)  Zone RU6 Transition,

(f)  Zone R5 Large Lot Residential,

(g)  Zone E2 Environmental Conservation,

(h)  Zone E3 Environmental Management,

(i)  Zone E4 Environmental Living.

(3)  A consent authority must take into account the matters specified in subclause (4) in determining whether to grant development consent to development on land to which this clause applies for either of the following purposes—

(a)  subdivision of land proposed to be used for the purposes of a dwelling,

(b)  erection of a dwelling.

(4)  The following matters are to be taken into account—

(a)  the existing uses and approved uses of land in the vicinity of the development,

(b)  whether or not the development is likely to have a significant impact on land uses that, in the opinion of the consent authority, are likely to be preferred and the predominant land uses in the vicinity of the development,

(c)  whether or not the development is likely to be incompatible with a use referred to in paragraph (a) or (b),

(d)  any measures proposed by the applicant to avoid or minimise any incompatibility referred to in paragraph (c).

5.17 Artificial waterbodies in environmentally sensitive areas in areas of operation of irrigation corporations

[Not applicable]

5.18 Intensive livestock agriculture

(1)  The objectives of this clause are—

(a)  to ensure appropriate environmental assessment of development for the purpose of intensive livestock agriculture that is permitted with consent under this Plan, and

(b)  to provide for certain capacity thresholds below which development consent is not required for that development subject to certain restrictions as to location.

(2)  This clause applies if development for the purpose of intensive livestock agriculture is permitted with consent under this Plan.

(3)  In determining whether or not to grant development consent under this Plan to development for the purpose of intensive livestock agriculture, the consent authority must take the following into consideration—

(a)  the adequacy of the information provided in the statement of environmental effects or (if the development is designated development) the environmental impact statement accompanying the development application,

(b)  the potential for odours to adversely impact on the amenity of residences or other land uses within the vicinity of the site,

(c)  the potential for the pollution of surface water and ground water,

(d)  the potential for the degradation of soils,

(e)  the measures proposed to mitigate any potential adverse impacts,

(f)  the suitability of the site in the circumstances,

(g)  whether the applicant has indicated an intention to comply with relevant industry codes of practice for the health and welfare of animals,

(h)  the consistency of the proposal with, and any reasons for departing from, the environmental planning and assessment aspects of any guidelines for the establishment and operation of relevant types of intensive livestock agriculture published, and made available to the consent authority, by the Department of Primary Industries (within the Department of Industry) and approved by the Planning Secretary.

(4)  Despite any other provision of this Plan, development for the purpose of intensive livestock agriculture may be carried out without development consent if—

(a)  the development is of a type specified in subclause (5), and

(b)  the consent authority is satisfied that the development will not be located—

(i)  in an environmentally sensitive area, or

(ii)  within 100 metres of a natural watercourse, or

(iii)  in a drinking water catchment, or

(iv)  within 500 metres of any dwelling that is not associated with the development, or a residential zone, or

(v)  if the development is a poultry farm—within 500 metres of another poultry farm.

(5)  The following types of development are specified for the purposes of subclause (4)—

(a)  a cattle feedlot having a capacity to accommodate fewer than 50 head of cattle,

(b)  a goat feedlot having a capacity to accommodate fewer than 200 goats,

(c)  a sheep feedlot having a capacity to accommodate fewer than 200 sheep,

(d)  a pig farm having a capacity to accommodate fewer than 20 breeding sows, or fewer than 200 pigs (of which fewer than 20 may be breeding sows),

(e)  a dairy (restricted) having a capacity to accommodate fewer than 50 dairy cows,

(f)  a poultry farm having a capacity to accommodate fewer than 1,000 birds for meat or egg production (or both).

(6)  For the avoidance of doubt, subclause (4) does not apply to development that is prohibited or that may be carried out without development consent under this or any other environmental planning instrument.

(7)  In this clause—

environmentally sensitive area has the same meaning as in clause 1.5 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008.

residential zone means Zone RU4 Primary Production Small Lots, Zone RU5 Village, Zone RU6 Transition, Zone R1 General Residential, Zone R2 Low Density Residential, Zone R3 Medium Density Residential, Zone R4 High Density Residential, Zone R5 Large Lot Residential, Zone B4 Mixed Use, Zone B6 Enterprise Corridor, Zone E3 Environmental Management or Zone E4 Environmental Living.

5.19 Pond-based, tank-based and oyster aquaculture

(1) Objectives The objectives of this clause are as follows—

(a)  to encourage sustainable oyster, pond-based and tank-based aquaculture in the State, namely, aquaculture development that uses, conserves and enhances the community’s resources so that the total quality of life now and in the future can be preserved and enhanced,

(b)  to set out the minimum site location and operational requirements for permissible pond-based and tank-based aquaculture development.

(2) Pond-based or tank-based aquaculture—matters of which consent authority must be satisfied before granting consent The consent authority must not grant development consent to carry out development for the purpose of pond-based aquaculture or tank-based aquaculture unless the consent authority is satisfied of the following—

(a)  that the development complies with the site location and operational requirements set out in Part 1 of Schedule 6 for the development,

(b)  in the case of—

(i)  pond-based aquaculture or tank-based aquaculture in Zone R1 General Residential, Zone R2 Low Density Residential or Zone R5 Large Lot Residential—that the development is for the purpose of small scale aquarium fish production, and

(ii)  pond-based aquaculture in Zone E3 Environmental Management or Zone E4 Environmental Living—that the development is for the purpose of extensive aquaculture, and

(iii)  tank-based aquaculture in Zone R3 Medium Density Residential, Zone E3 Environmental Management or Zone E4 Environmental Living—that the development is for the purpose of small scale aquarium fish production, and

(iv)  pond-based aquaculture or tank-based aquaculture in Zone W1 Natural Waterways, Zone W2 Recreational Waterways or Zone W3 Working Waterways—that the development will use waterways to source water.

(3)  The requirements set out in Part 1 of Schedule 6 are minimum requirements and do not limit the matters a consent authority is required to take into consideration under the Act or the conditions that it may impose on any development consent.

(4) Extensive pond-based aquaculture permitted without consent in certain zones Development for the purpose of pond-based aquaculture, that is also extensive aquaculture, may be carried out without development consent if—

(a)  the development is carried out in Zone RU1 Primary Production, Zone RU2 Rural Landscape, Zone RU3 Forestry, Zone RU4 Primary Production Small Lots or Zone RU6 Transition, and

(b)  the development complies with the site location requirements and operational requirements set out in Part 2 of Schedule 6.

(5) Oyster aquaculture—additional matters that consent authority must consider in determining a development application In determining a development application for development for the purpose of oyster aquaculture, the consent authority must consider—

(a)  any provisions of any aquaculture industry development plan that are relevant to the subject of the development application, and

(b)  the NSW Oyster Industry Sustainable Aquaculture Strategy.

(6) Oyster aquaculture permitted without consent in priority oyster aquaculture areas Development for the purpose of oyster aquaculture may be carried out without development consent—

(a)  on land that is wholly within a priority oyster aquaculture area, or

(b)  on land that is partly within and partly outside a priority oyster aquaculture area, but only if the land outside the area is no more than 0.1 hectare in area.

(7) Definitions In this clause—

aquaculture industry development plan means an aquaculture industry development plan published under Part 6 of the Fisheries Management Act 1994.

extensive aquaculture has the same meaning as in the Fisheries Management (Aquaculture) Regulation 2017.

NSW Oyster Industry Sustainable Aquaculture Strategy means the third edition of the publication of that title, as published in 2016 by the Department of Primary Industries (within the Department of Industry).

priority oyster aquaculture area means an area identified as a priority oyster aquaculture area on a map referred to in Chapter 5.3 of the NSW Oyster Industry Sustainable Aquaculture Strategy, being a map a copy of which is held in the head office of the Department of Primary Industries (within the Department of Industry) and published on that Department’s website.

5.20 Standards that cannot be used to refuse consent—playing and performing music

(1)  The consent authority must not refuse consent to development in relation to licensed premises on the following grounds—

(a)  the playing or performance of music, including the following—

(i)  the genre of music played or performed, or

(ii)  whether the music played or performed is live or amplified, or

(iii)  whether the music played or performed is original music, or

(iv)  the number of musicians or live entertainment acts playing or performing, or

(v)  the type of instruments played,

(b)  whether dancing occurs,

(c)  the presence or use of a dance floor or another area ordinarily used for dancing,

(d)  the direction in which a stage for players or performers faces,

(e)  the decorations to be used, including, for example, mirror balls, or lighting used by players or performers.

(2)  The consent authority must not refuse consent to development in relation to licensed premises on the grounds of noise caused by the playing or performance of music, if the consent authority is satisfied the noise may be managed and minimised to an acceptable level.

(3)  In this clause—

licensed premises has the same meaning as in the Liquor Act 2007.

5.21 Flood planning

(1)  The objectives of this clause are as follows—

(a)  to minimise the flood risk to life and property associated with the use of land,

(b)  to allow development on land that is compatible with the flood function and behaviour on the land, taking into account projected changes as a result of climate change,

(c)  to avoid adverse or cumulative impacts on flood behaviour and the environment,

(d)  to enable the safe occupation and efficient evacuation of people in the event of a flood.

(2)  Development consent must not be granted to development on land the consent authority considers to be within the flood planning area unless the consent authority is satisfied the development—

(a)  is compatible with the flood function and behaviour on the land, and

(b)  will not adversely affect flood behaviour in a way that results in detrimental increases in the potential flood affectation of other development or properties, and

(c)  will not adversely affect the safe occupation and efficient evacuation of people or exceed the capacity of existing evacuation routes for the surrounding area in the event of a flood, and

(d)  incorporates appropriate measures to manage risk to life in the event of a flood, and

(e)  will not adversely affect the environment or cause avoidable erosion, siltation, destruction of riparian vegetation or a reduction in the stability of river banks or watercourses.

(3)  In deciding whether to grant development consent on land to which this clause applies, the consent authority must consider the following matters—

(a)  the impact of the development on projected changes to flood behaviour as a result of climate change,

(b)  the intended design and scale of buildings resulting from the development,

(c)  whether the development incorporates measures to minimise the risk to life and ensure the safe evacuation of people in the event of a flood,

(d)  the potential to modify, relocate or remove buildings resulting from development if the surrounding area is impacted by flooding or coastal erosion.

(4)  A word or expression used in this clause has the same meaning as it has in the Considering Flooding in Land Use Planning Guideline unless it is otherwise defined in this clause.

(5)  In this clause—

Considering Flooding in Land Use Planning Guideline means the Considering Flooding in Land Use Planning Guideline published on the Department’s website on 14 July 2021.

flood planning area has the same meaning as it has in the Floodplain Development Manual.

Floodplain Development Manual means the Floodplain Development Manual(ISBN 0 7347 5476 0) published by the NSW Government in April 2005.

5.22 Special flood considerations

[Not adopted]

Part 6 Urban release areas

6.1 Arrangements for designated State public infrastructure

(1)  The objective of this clause is to require satisfactory arrangements to be made for the provision of designated State public infrastructure before the subdivision of land in an urban release area to satisfy needs that arise from development on the land, but only if the land is developed intensively for urban purposes.

(2)  Development consent must not be granted for the subdivision of land in an urban release area if the subdivision would create a lot smaller than the minimum lot size permitted on the land immediately before the land became, or became part of, an urban release area, unless the Director-General has certified in writing to the consent authority that satisfactory arrangements have been made to contribute to the provision of designated State public infrastructure in relation to that lot.

(3)  Subclause (2) does not apply to—

(a)  any lot identified in the certificate as a residue lot, or

(b)  any lot to be created by a subdivision on land that was the subject of a previous development consent granted in accordance with this clause, or

(c)  any lot that is proposed in the development application to be reserved or dedicated for public open space, public roads, public utility undertakings, educational facilities or any other public purpose, or

(d)  a subdivision for the purpose only of rectifying an encroachment on any existing lot.

(4)  This clause does not apply to land in an urban release area if all or any part of the land is in a special contributions area (as defined by section 7.1 of the Act).

cl 6.1: Am 2019 (621), Sch 5[5].

6.2 Public utility infrastructure

(1)  Development consent must not be granted for development on land in an urban release area unless the Council is satisfied that any public utility infrastructure that is essential for the proposed development is available or that adequate arrangements have been made to make that infrastructure available when it is required.

(2)  This clause does not apply to development for the purpose of providing, extending, augmenting, maintaining or repairing any public utility infrastructure.

6.3 Development control plan

(1)  The objective of this clause is to ensure that development on land in an urban release area occurs in a logical and cost-effective manner, in accordance with a staging plan and only after a development control plan that includes specific controls has been prepared for the land.

(2)  Development consent must not be granted for development on land in an urban release area unless a development control plan that provides for the matters specified in subclause (3) has been prepared for the land.

(3)  The development control plan must provide for all of the following—

(a)  a staging plan for the timely and efficient release of urban land, making provision for necessary infrastructure and sequencing,

(b)  an overall transport movement hierarchy showing the major circulation routes and connections to achieve a simple and safe movement system for private vehicles, public transport, pedestrians and cyclists,

(c)  an overall landscaping strategy for the protection and enhancement of riparian areas and remnant vegetation, including visually prominent locations, and detailed landscaping requirements for both the public and private domain,

(d)  a network of passive and active recreational areas,

(e)  stormwater and water quality management controls,

(f)  amelioration of natural and environmental hazards, including bush fire, flooding and site contamination and, in relation to natural hazards, the safe occupation of, and the evacuation from, any land so affected,

(g)  detailed urban design controls for significant development sites,

(h)  measures to encourage higher density living around transport, open space and service nodes,

(i)  measures to accommodate and control appropriate neighbourhood commercial and retail uses,

(j)  suitably located public facilities and services, including provision for appropriate traffic management facilities and parking.

(4)  Subclause (2) does not apply to any of the following development—

(a)  a subdivision for the purpose of a realignment of boundaries that does not create additional lots,

(b)  a subdivision of land if any of the lots proposed to be created is to be reserved or dedicated for public open space, public roads or any other public or environmental protection purpose,

(c)  a subdivision of land in a zone in which the erection of structures is prohibited,

(d)  proposed development on land that is of a minor nature only, if the consent authority is of the opinion that the carrying out of the proposed development would be consistent with the objectives of the zone in which the land is situated.

6.4 Relationship between Part and remainder of Plan

A provision of this Part prevails over any other provision of this Plan to the extent of any inconsistency.

Part 7 Additional local provisions

7.1 Earthworks

(1)  The objectives of this clause are as follows—

(a)  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,

(b)  to allow earthworks of a minor nature without requiring separate development consent.

(2)  Development consent is required for earthworks unless—

(a)  the work is exempt development under this Plan or another applicable environmental planning instrument, or

(b)  the work is ancillary to other development for which development consent has been given.

(3)  Before granting development consent for earthworks, the consent authority must consider the following matters—

(a)  the likely disruption of, or any detrimental effect on, existing drainage patterns and soil stability in the locality,

(b)  the effect of the proposed 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 proposed 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 watercourse, drinking water catchment or environmentally sensitive area.

Note—

The National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974, particularly section 86, deals with disturbing or excavating land and Aboriginal objects.

7.2 Erection of rural workers’ dwellings

(1)  The objective of this clause is to ensure the provision of adequate accommodation for employees of existing agricultural or rural industries.

(2)  This clause applies to land in Zone RU1 Primary Production.

(3)  Development consent must not be granted for the erection of a rural worker’s dwelling unless the consent authority is satisfied that—

(a)  the development will not impair the use of the land for agricultural and rural industries, and

(b)  there is a demonstrated economic capacity of the agricultural or rural industry being carried out on the land to support the ongoing employment of rural workers, and

(c)  the development is necessary considering the nature of the agricultural or rural industry land use lawfully occurring on the land or as a result of the remote or isolated location of the land, and

(d)  the development will be on the same lot as an existing lawfully erected dwelling house.

cl 7.2: Am 2015 (53), Sch 1 [5].

7.3 Airspace operations

(1)  The objectives of this clause are as follows—

(a)  to provide for the effective and ongoing operation of the Moree Airport by ensuring that such operation is not compromised by proposed development that penetrates the Limitation or Operations Surface for that airport,

(b)  to protect the community from undue risk from that operation.

(2)  If a development application is received and the consent authority is satisfied that the proposed development will penetrate the Limitation or Operations Surface, the consent authority must not grant development consent unless it has consulted with the relevant Commonwealth body about the application.

(3)  The consent authority may grant development consent for the development if the relevant Commonwealth body advises that—

(a)  the development will penetrate the Limitation or Operations Surface but it has no objection to its construction, or

(b)  the development will not penetrate the Limitation or Operations Surface.

(4)  The consent authority must not grant development consent for the development if the relevant Commonwealth body advises that the development will penetrate the Limitation or Operations Surface and should not be constructed.

(5)  In this clause—

Limitation or Operations Surface means the Obstacle Limitation Surface or the Procedures for Air Navigation Services Operations Surface as shown on the Obstacle Limitation Surface Map or the Procedures for Air Navigation Services Operations Surface Map for the Moree Airport.

relevant Commonwealth body means the body, under Commonwealth legislation, that is responsible for development approvals for development that penetrates the Limitation or Operations Surface for the Moree Airport.

7.4 Development in areas subject to aircraft noise

(1)  The objectives of this clause are as follows—

(a)  to prevent certain noise sensitive developments from being located near the Moree Airport and its flight paths,

(b)  to assist in minimising the impact of aircraft noise from that airport and its flight paths by requiring appropriate noise attenuation measures in noise sensitive buildings,

(c)  to ensure that land use and development in the vicinity of that airport do not hinder or have any other adverse impacts on the ongoing, safe and efficient operation of that airport.

(2)  This clause applies to development that—

(a)  is on land that—

(i)  is near the Moree Airport, and

(ii)  is in an ANEF contour of 20 or greater, and

(b)  the consent authority considers is likely to be adversely affected by aircraft noise.

(3)  Before determining a development application for development to which this clause applies, the consent authority—

(a)  must consider whether the development will result in an increase in the number of dwellings or people affected by aircraft noise, and

(b)  must consider the location of the development in relation to the criteria set out in Table 2.1 (Building Site Acceptability Based on ANEF Zones) in AS 2021—2000, and

(c)  must be satisfied the development will meet the indoor design sound levels shown in Table 3.3 (Indoor Design Sound Levels for Determination of Aircraft Noise Reduction) in AS 2021—2000.

(4)  In this clause—

airport means a civil, military or joint civil and military airport.

ANEF contour means a noise exposure contour shown as an ANEF contour on the Noise Exposure Forecast Contour Map for the Moree Airport prepared by the Department of the Commonwealth responsible for airports.

AS 2021—2000 means AS 2021—2000, Acoustics—Aircraft noise intrusion—Building siting and construction.

7.5 Development in the vicinity of Moree Meteorological Station

(1)  The objectives of this clause are as follows—

(a)  to provide for the effective and ongoing operation of the Moree Meteorological Station,

(b)  to ensure that any such operation is not compromised by proposed development in the radar vectors of the facility.

(2)  This clause applies to the land identified as “Meteorological Station Height Limit” on the Meteorological Station Height Limit Map.

(3)  The height of a building on land to which this clause applies is not to exceed the maximum height shown for the land on the Meteorological Station Height Limit Map.

(4)  Before granting development consent for the erection of a building in a radar vector of Moree Meteorological Station, the consent authority must—

(a)  give notice of the proposed development to the relevant Commonwealth body, and

(b)  consider any comment made by the relevant Commonwealth body within 28 days of its having been given notice of the proposed development.

(5)  For the purposes of this clause, land is in the radar vector of the Moree Meteorological Station if the relevant Commonwealth body has notified the consent authority that the land is in a radar vector.

(6)  In this clause—

Meteorological Station Height Limit Map means the Moree Plains Local Environmental Plan 2011 Meteorological Station Height Limit Map.

relevant Commonwealth body means the body, under Commonwealth legislation, that is responsible for development approvals for development within the radar vectors of Moree Meteorological Station.

7.6 (Repealed)

cl 7.6: Rep 2021 (225), Sch 1.

7.7 Places of Aboriginal cultural significance

(1)  This clause applies to land identified as “place of Aboriginal cultural significance” on the Aboriginal Cultural Significance Map.

(2)  Before determining a development application for development on land to which this clause applies, the consent authority must—

(a)  consider the likely impact of the proposed development on the cultural significance of the land, and

(b)  consult with the local Aboriginal people in any way it thinks fit.

7.8 Truck depots in Zone RU1 Primary Production

(1)  The object of this clause is to ensure that development for the purpose of truck depots in Zone RU1 Primary Production is appropriate for the locality.

(2)  Development consent must not be granted to development for the purpose of truck depots on land in Zone RU1 Primary Production unless the consent authority is satisfied of the following—

(a)  adequate road access is available, or will be available, to the site to support the scale of the development,

(b)  the development will predominately service vehicles engaged in supporting the primary industry sector,

(c)  the development will not have a significant impact on the amenity of the locality.

cll 7.8, 7.9: Ins 2018 (455), Sch 1 [6].

7.9 Warehouse or distribution centres in Zone RU1 Primary Production

(1)  The object of this clause is to ensure that development for the purpose of warehouse or distribution centres in Zone RU1 Primary Production is appropriate for the locality.

(2)  Development consent must not be granted to development for the purpose of warehouse or distribution centres on land in Zone RU1 Primary Production unless the consent authority is satisfied of the following—

(a)  adequate road access is available, or will be available, to the site to support the scale of the development,

(b)  the development will facilitate either or both of the following—

(i)  the movement of freight to and from the primary industry sector,

(ii)  the movement of freight by rail,

(c)  the development will not increase rural land use conflict in the locality.

cll 7.8, 7.9: Ins 2018 (455), Sch 1 [6].

Schedule 1 Additional permitted uses

(Clause 2.5)

1 Use of certain land at Bingara Road, Moree

(1)  This clause applies to land at Bingara Road, Moree, known as “Longpoint”, being Lot 6, DP 1072832.

(2)  Development for the purposes of a dwelling house and a self-storage unit is permitted with consent.

2 Use of certain land at 393 Frome Street, Moree

(1)  This clause applies to land at 393 Frome Street, Moree, being Lot 496, DP 751780.

(2)  Development for the purposes of signage is permitted with consent.

3 Use of certain land at 74 Drive In Road, Moree

(1)  This clause applies to land at 74 Drive In Road, Moree, being Lot 319, DP 751780.

(2)  Development for the purposes of concrete works is permitted with consent.

sch 1: Am 2019 (228), cl 4.

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.

Signage

(1)  In all cases, signs must not—

(a)  cover mechanical ventilation inlet or outlet vents, or

(b)  be situated on an item listed in Schedule 5, or

(c)  be situated on land to which clause 7.6 (Flood planning) applies.

(2)  Business identification signs or building identification signs must comply with the following—

(a)  Maximum area—1m².

(b)  Only 1 per property.

(c)  Must be secure and stable.

(3)  A-frame signs on private land must comply with the following—

(a)  Only 1 per property.

(b)  Must be on land within a business or industrial zone.

(c)  Must be related to the existing lawful use of the land.

(d)  Must not involve any live or recorded entertainment, including music, broadcast programs, flashing lights and the like.

(e)  Must not obstruct access to the land or to any adjacent land.

(f)  Maximum display area (on each side)—0.5m².

(g)  Must be secure and stable.

(h)  Must not involve construction work.

(i)  Must be temporary and must be removed at the close of business each day.

(4)  Change of message on existing sign must comply with the following—

(a)  Development consent for the sign must have been previously granted by the consent authority or the sign must have been erected as exempt development.

(b)  Must not change signage illumination.

(c)  New message must comply with any content requirements of any existing development consent.

(d)  Must not change sign dimensions.

(5)  Fascia signs must comply with the following—

(a)  Must be attached to an existing fascia and fixed flush with the fascia.

(b)  Must not extend above or below the fascia or return end of the awning.

(c)  Must not be illuminated.

(d)  Only 1 per property.

(6)  Flush wall signs must comply with the following—

(a)  Maximum area—2.5m².

(b)  Must be securely fixed to an existing wall.

(c)  Maximum height—3.5m above ground level (existing).

(d)  Must not be illuminated.

(e)  Only 1 per property in Zone R1 General Residential and Zone RU5 Village.

(f)  Maximum of 2 per property in all other zones.

(g)  Must only identify the subject premises or describe the subject premises, activities or professional affiliations of the occupation conducted in the building to which the sign is attached.

(7)  Pole or pylon advertising signs must comply with the following—

(a)  Maximum height—6m.

(b)  Maximum area of advertising panel (per side)—2.5m².

(c)  Only 1 per property.

(d)  Must only be installed on land within industrial zones.

(e)  Must be built in accordance with engineer’s certification for the structure and footings.

(f)  Must be located clear of any sewer main or stormwater main by a minimum distance of 1m from the main centreline or the equivalent invert depth of the main, whichever is the greater.

(g)  Must not encroach on any registered easement.

(8)  Real estate signs must comply with the following—

(a)  Maximum area (per side)—

(i)  single dwelling house—2.5m², or

(ii)  multi dwelling housing of less than 10 dwelling houses—5m², or

(iii)  multi dwelling housing of 10 or more dwelling houses—10m², or

(iv)  commercial premises—5m², or

(v)  rural property—10m², or

(vi)  subdivision of less than 20 lots—10m², or

(vii)  subdivision of 20 lots or more—15m².

(b)  If the sign relates to a proposed building or subdivision, must not be erected until development consent for the building or subdivision has been granted.

(c)  Maximum width—0.2m.

(d)  Must contain only a notice that the building or site to which it is fixed is for sale or for lease.

(e)  Maximum of 1 sign for each property or lot.

(f)  Must not be illuminated.

(g)  Must be removed within 14 days of the property being sold or leased, or in the case of subdivisions, when 90% of lots are sold, or within 5 years, whichever occurs first.

(h)  Maximum height—8m.

(i)  Only 1 directional sign with a maximum area of 1m² in Zone RU1 Primary Production to direct people to the site or for auction or inspection purposes.

(j)  Must not interfere with sight distances for vehicles approaching intersections.

(9)  Temporary signs (including signs announcing a local event for religious, educational, cultural, political, social or recreational purposes) other than signs referred to in subclause (3) must comply with the following—

(a)  Maximum height—3m.

(b)  Sign must not be higher than any building it is mounted on.

(c)  Maximum area—3m².

(d)  Must not be illuminated.

(e)  Any sponsors’ names or logos must be less prominent than the message.

(f)  Must not be displayed earlier than 28 days before an event.

(g)  Must not be displayed later than 14 days after an event.

(10)  Top hamper signs (including signs attached to the transom of a doorway or display window of a building) must comply with the following—

(a)  Must be fixed flush to the wall.

(b)  Must be securely affixed.

(c)  Must not extend below the head of the doorway or window to which they are attached.

(d)  Must not extend more than 0.2m beyond any building alignment.

(e)  Must not be illuminated.

(11)  Under awning signs must comply with the following—

(a)  Must be located on land within a business zone.

(b)  Must not be less than 2.6m from the ground or footpath to the underside of the sign.

(c)  Maximum length—2.5m.

(d)  Only 1 per property.

(e)  Must be securely fixed to awning.

(f)  Must not project beyond the awning.

(g)  Must be erected horizontal to the ground.

(h)  Must be located more than 3m from another under awning sign.

(12)  Shop window signs must comply with the following—

(a)  Must be located on land within business and industrial zones.

(b)  Must not cover more than 75% of shop window.

(c)  Must not be illuminated.

(d)  Must be located on ground level facade.

(e)  Only 1 per shop window.

Community use of educational establishments and centre-based child care facilities

An educational establishment or centre-based child care facility (including the site and facilities) may also be used for the physical, social, cultural or intellectual development of the community, whether or not any such use is a commercial use of the land.

sch 2: Am 2017 (726), Sch 2.5.

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.

Part 1 Types of development

Farm buildings—Zone R5 Large Lot Residential

(1)  Maximum floor area—250m².

(2)  Must not be used for habitable purposes, commercial premises or industries.

(3)  Use must be related to rural land use.

(4)  Existing ground levels must not be altered by more than 1.5m.

(5)  Must not be located within 50m of any road other than an internal road within the subject lot.

(6)  Must comply with any restrictions placed on the title of the land.

(7)  Must not be relocated from another site.

(8)  Roof line must not protrude above natural ridge lines when viewed from public areas and public roads.

(9)  Maximum building height—8.5m.

(10)  Materials used in construction must have low reflectivity properties and must be characteristic of the locality. Factory pre-coloured and new materials must be used.

(11)  Sanitary facilities must not be within the building.

(12)  Roof water must be disposed of to a rainwater tank that has an overflow that is piped at least 5m from the building foundations in a manner that will ensure no nuisance is caused to nearby buildings or properties.

(13)  Must not involve any new vehicular access.

Industrial buildings—minor additions and ancillary structures

(1)  Additional floor area created must not exceed 50m² and must not be used for manufacturing, industrial or like activity.

(2)  Additional external areas must not be occupied for the purpose of storage or manufacturing or any like activity.

(3)  The total floor area of all buildings on the site must not be more than 2,000m².

(4)  Must not involve a change of building use.

(5)  Must comply with any existing development consent conditions.

(6)  Setbacks must comply with the following—

(a)  each part of the structure must have a front setback of not less than 10m,

(b)  each part of the structure must have side and rear setbacks of not less than 3m.

(7)  Building height and materials must comply with the following—

(a)  the height of any walls must not be more than 8.5m, not including a parapet,

(b)  parapets may extend a maximum of 1.2m above the intersection of the wall and the roof,

(c)  roof pitch must not be more than 10 degrees,

(d)  the site must not be cut or filled greater than 500mm,

(e)  cladding and materials used in construction must be new, must have low reflective properties and must be factory pre-coloured,

(f)  security fencing must not be greater than 1.8m in height.

(8)  Drainage must comply with the following—

(a)  all roof and surface water must be drained to the street and discharged to the consent authority’s nearest stormwater drainage system in accordance with an engineer’s design,

(b)  the drainage system must be designed for a 10-year return period, with excess flows designed to flow overland to the street.

(9)  Garbage and storage areas must be on site and behind the building line of the property.

(10)  A landscaping strip of at least 3m (if reticulated sewer is provided) or 6m (if there is no sewer) to each street frontage must be planted and maintained with canopy trees and shrubs with a maximum width of 7m for the driveway.

(11)  Must not change existing arrangements for access, parking spaces, loading and waste disposal.

(12)  Stormwater must be disposed of by way of—

(a)  a registered stormwater easement, or

(b)  an inter-lot stormwater pit located within the property boundaries, or

(c)  a pipe that connects to the kerb and gutter, or

(d)  an existing approved stormwater drain on site.

Retaining walls

(1)  Minimum height—900mm from ground level (existing).

(2)  Maximum height—2,500mm from ground level (existing).

(3)  Adequate moisture barriers and drainage lines must be connected via a silt trap to an existing stormwater system.

(4)  Must comply with—

(a)  AS 3500:2003, Plumbing and drainage set, and

(b)  AS 2870:1996, Residential slabs and footings—Construction.

(5)  Must comply with—

(a)  AS 3700:2001, Masonry structures, or

(b)  AS 3600:2009, Concrete structures, or

(c)  AS 1170.0:2002, Structural design actions—General principles, or

(d)  AS 1720.1:2010, Timber structures—Design methods.

(6)  Must not adversely impact on surface water or rain water run off onto adjoining properties.

(7)  Must not affect existing fencing.

(8)  Must not affect the structural integrity of any adjacent structure.

(9)  Must be located at least 1,500mm from any manhole, riser, inspection shaft or the like.

(10)  If the proposed works involve structural alterations to an existing building, the consent authority must be satisfied of the structural adequacy of the existing structures and their ability to withstand the proposed additional or altered structural loads.

Part 2 Complying development certificate conditions

Note—

Complying development must comply with the requirements of the Act, the regulations under the Act and this Plan.

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)

Part 1 Land classified, or reclassified, as operational land—no interests changed

Column 1	Column 2
Locality	Description
Ashley
54 Boolooroo Street	Lot 3, Section 22, DP 758037
Boggabilla
Boggabilla Street	Lot 1, Section D, DP 709214
62 Brown Street	Lot 2, DP 43322
66 Brown Street	Lot 2, Section 4, DP 758127
67 Brown Street	Lot 3, DP 812892
85 Merriwa Street	Lot 9, Section 2, DP 758127
130 Merriwa Street	Lot C, DP 398319; Lot 8, DP 658700
Boomi
26 Bishop Street	Lot 2, Section 12, DP 758135
45 Bishop Street	Lot 9, Section 16, DP 758135
Garah
Railway Parade	Lot 2, DP 1011962
2 Welbon Street	Lot 1, Section 12, DP 758429
Gurley
Bellata Street and Bumble Street	Lots 1–10, Section 2, DP 758494
Courallie Street	Lot 20, DP 1052470
Moree
59 Alice Street	Lot 1, DP 867636
Anne Street	Lot 2, DP 594110
114 Anne Street	Lot 3, DP 773814
17 Arunga Street	Lot 15, DP 241141
19 Arunga Street	Lot 16, DP 241141
20 Arunga Street	Lot 27, DP 241141
21 Auburn Street	Lot 1, DP 166345; Lot 10, DP 665427
28 Auburn Street	Lot 3, DP 665428; Lot 4, DP 664157; Lot 10, DP 884432; Lot 3, DP 667743
36 Auburn Street	Lot 1, DP115327
38 Auburn Street	Lot 2, DP 304403
40–42 Auburn Street	Lot 1, DP 300200; Lot 2, DP 115327
44 Auburn Street	Lot 3, DP 667832; Lot 3, DP 1122589
Barton Plains Road	Lot 3, DP 570202
16 Bingara Road	Lot 2, DP 252543
Blueberry Road	Lot 10, DP 848790
1 Blueberry Road (part of)	Lots 1–6 and 8–15, DP 1212873
370 Boston Street	Lot 24, DP 853425
48 Carbeen Street	Lots 183, 184 and 233–236, DP 751780
Cooee Street	Lot 78, DP 235103
15 Downer Avenue	Lot 13, DP 30028
7 Florence Street	Lot 8, DP 39738
15 Frome Street	Lot 9D, DP150500
15 George Street	Lot 4, DP 30028
457 Gosport Street	Lot 2, DP 559298
30 Heber Street	Lot 6, Section 43, DP 758706
27 Industrial Drive	Lot 11, DP 1090566
110 Jones Avenue (part of)	Lots 49–52, DP 263789; Lot 3, DP 804950; Lot 2, DP 1160336
Maple Avenue	Lot 29, DP 261058
Menandool Road	Lots 2 and 4, DP 570202
Newell Highway	Lot 1, DP 570202
28 Oak Street	Lot 325, DP 751780
Wattle Crescent	Lot 25, DP 32245
1 Webb Avenue	Lot 523, DP 751780
Mungindi
50 Goondiwindi Street	Lot 14, DP 19336
52 Goondiwindi Street	Lot 15, DP 19336
60 Goondiwindi Street	Lot 19, DP 19336
63 Goondiwindi Street	Lot B, DP 343731
64 Goondiwindi Street	Lot 21, DP 19336
66 Goondiwindi Street	Lot 22, DP 19336
89 Goondiwindi Street	Lot 1, DP 222045
Mogul Street	Lots 11 and 12, DP 750518
10 Mogul Street	Lot 4, Section 23, DP 758729
14 Mogul Street	Lot 3, Section 23, DP 758729
18 Mogul Street	Lot 2, Section 23, DP 758729
30 Mogul Street	Lots 1 and 2, Section 27, DP 758729
2 Railway Parade	Lot 10, Section 32, DP 758729
207 St George Street	Lot 22, Section C, DP 11331
213 St George Street	Lot 25, Section C, DP 11331
90 Walker Street	Lot 4, Section 13, DP 758729
109 Walker Street	Lot 8, Section 19, DP 758729
125 Walker Street	Lot 4, Section 21, DP 758729
West Street	Lot 1, DP 599562

Part 2 Land classified, or reclassified, as operational land—interests changed

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Locality	Description	Any trusts etc not discharged
Moree
1 Alice Street	Lot 1, DP 807499	Easement to drain water (DP 807499), easement for water supply (DP 807499) and lease (E442693), as noted on Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 1/807499
174 Barton Plains Road	Lot 53, DP 751791	Nil
1 Blueberry Road (part of)	Lot 7, DP 1212873	Easement to drain sewage (DP 1212873) and two restrictions on the use of land (DP 1212873), as noted on Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 7/1212873
1 Blueberry Road (part of)	Lot 16, DP 1212873	Right of carriageway (DP 245426), easement to drain sewage (DP 1212873), right of access (DP 1212873) and two restrictions on the use of land (DP 1212873), as noted on Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 16/1212873
1 Blueberry Road (part of)	Lot 17, DP 1212873	Right of carriageway (DP 245426) and two restrictions on the use of land (DP 1212873), as noted on Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 17/1212873
1 Blueberry Road (part of)	Lot 18, DP 1212873	Right of carriageway (DP 245426), easement to drain water (DP 1212873) and two restrictions on the use of land (DP 1212873), as noted on Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 18/1212873
1 Blueberry Road (part of)	Lot 19, DP 1212873	Right of carriageway (DP 245426), easement to drain water (DP 1212873) and two restrictions on the use of land (DP 1212873), as noted on Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 19/1212873
1 Blueberry Road (part of)	Lot 20, DP 1212873	Right of carriageway (DP 245426) and two restrictions on the use of land (DP 1212873), as noted on Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 20/1212873
1 Blueberry Road (part of)	Lot 21, DP 1212873	Right of carriageway (DP 245426), right of access (DP 1212873) and two restrictions on the use of land (DP 1212873), as noted on Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 21/1212873
35A Boland Drive	Lot 38, DP 261979	Nil
407 Boston Street	Lot 43, DP 253977	Easement to drain sewage (DP 253977), as noted on Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 43/253977
46 Brigalow Drive	Lot 9, DP 848790	Right of carriageway (DP 245426), as noted on Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 9/848790
Cummins Avenue	Lot 13, DP 259878	Two easements to drain sewage (DP 253977) and two easements to drain sewage (DP 259878), as noted on Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 13/259878
Downer Avenue	Lot 51, DP 259367	Covenant (D243696) and two easements to drain water (DP 852618), as noted on Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 51/259367
360 Edward Street	Lot 30, DP 258378	Nil
Elizabeth Street	Lot 36, DP 30028	Nil
142 Greenbah Road	Lots 13 and 14, DP 2627	Nil
110 Jones Avenue (part of)	Lot 58, DP 263789	Easement to drain sewage (DP 261301), as noted on Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 58/263789
Lorna Rae Avenue	Lot 81, DP 226321	Nil
31 Sullivan Place	Lot 50, DP 259367	Covenant (D243696), as noted on Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 50/259367
11 Wilga Place	Lot 159, DP 748657	Easement(s) to drain water (DP 748657), as noted on Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 159/748657
Pallamallawa
22 Warialda Street	Lot 48, DP 751784	Nil
Weemelah
Balarang Street	Lot 18, DP 750436	Rights to mine, as noted on Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 18/750436
Balarang Street	Lot 45, DP 750436	Nil
Tawarri Road	Lot 6, DP 750436	Rights to mine, as noted on Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 6/750436

Part 3 Land classified, or reclassified, as community land

Column 1	Column 2
Locality	Description
Nil

sch 4: Am 2016 (224), Sch 1 [1]–[4].

Schedule 5 Environmental heritage

(Clause 5.10)

Part 1 Heritage items

Locality	Item name	Address	Property description	Significance	Item no
Berrigal	Regan Family Burials	“Myall Arms”	Lot 21, DP 751786, Parish of Pringle	Local	I001
Boomi	Old Toomelah Cemetery	MR 507 Mungindi-Goondiwindi Bridge Road (21 km east of Boomi)	Lot 44, DP 756030, Parish of Willimill	Local	I002
Mallawa	“Combadello” Homestead	Collarenabri Road, Moree	Lot 3, DP 584035, Parish of Combadello	Local	I003
Medgun (via Ashley)	“Midkin” Homestead	Carnarvon Highway (23 km north of Moree)	Lot 35, DP 751775	Local	I004
Moree	All Saints Church	53 Albert Street	Lot 12, Section 46, DP 758706	Local	I005
Moree	Dwelling house—“Mellor House”	47 Auburn Street	Lot 9, DP 667848	Local	I006
Moree	AC Reid and Co. Building (Permewans Store)	103 Balo Street	Lot 1, DP 625339	Local	I007
Moree	Memorial Hall	36 Balo Street	Lot 2, Section 52, DP 758706; Lot 1, DP 3363; Lot 1, DP 654055	Local	I008
Moree	Imperial Hotel	113 Balo Street	Lots 1–18, SP 14534	Local	I009
Moree	All Saints Rectory	99 Boston Street	Lot 11, Section 46, DP 758706	Local	I010
Moree	Dwelling	7 Chester Street	Lot 2, DP 629349	Local	I011
Moree	Dwelling—“Lygon House”	13 Chester Street	Lot 10, Section 48, DP 758706	Local	I012
Moree	Kirkby Park Bandstand	Frome Street	Reserve 72084 Dedicated for Public Recreation; Lot 1, DP 1168343	Local	I013
Moree	Moree Plains Gallery (former bank)	25 Frome Street	Lot 1, DP 741470	Local	I014
Moree	Westpac Bank	29 Frome Street	Lot 1, DP 710559	Local	I015
Moree	Moree Technical College	30–38 Frome Street	Lots 1 and 2, DP 852748	Local	I016
Moree	Houlahan and Young (former Pitt Son Crane and Co. Ltd Building)	37 Frome Street	Lot 1, DP 710643	Local	I017
Moree	Department of Lands building	40 Frome Street	Lot 4, Section 42, DP 758706	Local	I018
Moree	3 joined shops	43–47 Frome Street	Lot 10, DP 663089	Local	I019
Moree	Courthouse	48 Frome Street	Lot 2, Section 42, DP 758706	Local	I020
Moree	Moree Club	57 Frome Street	Lot 1, DP 3404; Lot 1, DP 119547	Local	I021
Moree	Victoria Hotel	339 Gosport Street	Lot 12, DP 758706	Local	I022
Moree	Dwelling house—“Alloway”	13 Gwydir Street	Lots C and D, DP 406834	State	I023
Moree	3 shops and attached residence (Soma Centre)	75 Heber Street (corner of Auburn and Heber Streets)	Lot 12, DP 651259	Local	I024
Moree	Brick Railway Station building	Werris Creek-Moree Railway Land, Gosport Street	Railway land adjacent to Lot 158, DP 1157018	State	I025
Stapylton	Dwelling house—“Terlings”	Terlings Road (45 km north of Moree on Newell Highway)	Lot 47, DP 756014, Parish of Mount Pleasant	Local	I026
Terry Hie Hie	Homestead—“Heslington”	Rocky Creek Road	Lot 4, DP 751761, Parish of Campbell	Local	I027
Terry Hie Hie	Old Terry Hie Hie Cemetery	Old Terry Hie Hie Crossing (5 km south of Terry Hie Hie)	Lot 2, DP 751761, Parish of Campbell	Local	I028
Wee Bulla Bulla	“Wee Bolla Bolla”—original kitchen block	Terry Hie Hie Road (8 km south east of Moree)	Lot 36, DP 751795, Parish of Wee Bulla Bulla	Local	I029

Part 2 Heritage conservation areas

Suburb	Description	Identification on heritage map	Significance
Moree	Moree Town Centre Conservation Area	Shown by a red outline with red hatching and labelled “C001 Moree Town Centre Conservation Area—General”	Local

Part 3 Archaeological sites

Locality	Item name	Address	Property description	Significance	Item no
Berrigal	Berrygill Creek Area	Berrygill State Forest	Lots 14 and 28, DP 751749	Local	A007
Biniguy	Massacre Site, Slaughterhouse Creek	Creek bed known as Slaughterhouse Creek (east of Biniguy)	Parish of Biniguy	Local	A001
Boggabilla	Boobera Lagoon	Mungindi-Goondiwindi Road (approximately 30 km from Boggabilla)	Lagoon surrounded by Lots 1–4, 9, 24 and 33, DP 755981; Lot 5, DP 569926; Lot 63, DP 704648; Lots 64 and 65, DP 821224	Local	A002
Boomi	Euraba Mission Area and Cemetery	Moree-Boonangar Road (9 km from Boomi)	Lot 6, DP 750431	Local	A003
Collarenabri	Scarred Trees of Collymongle	Barwon River Road	Lot 29, DP 750445; Parish of Collymungoul	Local	A004
Collarenabri	Banarway Carved Tree	Barwon River Road, 9 km south of “Moggil Moggil”	Lot 58, DP 750445; Parish of Collymungoul	Local	A005
Moree	Ngindi Baabili Tubbiabri (Aboriginal section of the Moree Cemetery)	Greenbah Road	Lot 7313, DP 1163137	Local	A006
Moree	Wearmatong Carved Tree	Watercourse Road (33 km west north west of Moree)	Lot 122, DP 822906; Parish of Bulleranan	Local	A008
Terry Hie Hie	Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Mission Area and Cemetery	Mission State Forest, Moree-Terry Hie Hie Road (south west of Terry Hie Hie)	Lots 2, 11, 32 and 33, DP 751790; Lot 1, DP 1166118; Lot 35, DP 257051	Local	A0010
Toomelah (Boggabilla)	Mission and Cemetery	Bruxner Highway (10 km east of Boggabilla)	Lot 25, DP 756009	Local	A0011
Waterloo Creek	Massacre Site, Waterloo Creek	50 km south west of Moree	Land in the vicinity of Lots 2–4, 8, 17 and 52, DP 751755; Lot 99, DP 753957; Parish of Booramine	Local	A009

Schedule 6 Pond-based and tank-based aquaculture

(Clause 5.19)

Part 1 Pond-based and tank-based aquaculture

Division 1 Site location requirements

1 Conservation exclusion zones

(1)  Must not be carried out on the following land, except to the extent necessary to gain access to water—

(a)  land declared an area of outstanding biodiversity value under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016,

(b)  vacant Crown land,

(c)  land within a wetland of international significance declared under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.

(2)  Must not be carried out on the following land, except for the purposes of minimal infrastructure to support the extraction of water from, and discharge of water to, the land concerned—

(a)  land declared as an aquatic reserve under the Marine Estate Management Act 2014,

(b)  land declared as a marine park under the Marine Estate Management Act 2014.

Note—

Nothing in this clause affects any requirement under an Act relating to land specified in this clause to obtain a licence or other authority under that Act for development of the land.

Division 2 Operational requirements

2 Species selection

Species of fish or marine vegetation cultivated or kept must be consistent with the relevant aquaculture industry development plan (within the meaning of clause 5.19).

3 Pond-based aquaculture that is also intensive aquaculture—pond design

For pond-based aquaculture that is also intensive aquaculture—ponds must be capable of being drained or pumped and then completely dried.

4 Pond-based aquaculture and tank-based aquaculture that is also intensive aquaculture—freshwater discharges

For pond-based aquaculture and tank-based aquaculture that is also intensive aquaculture—no discharge of freshwater used to intensively cultivate or keep fish to natural waterbodies or wetlands is permitted, except freshwater discharge from open flow through systems.

5 Outlets from culture ponds etc

All outlets from culture ponds, tanks and other culture facilities must be screened to avoid the escape of fish.

6 Definition

In this Division—

intensive aquaculture has the same meaning as it has in the Fisheries Management (Aquaculture) Regulation 2017.

Part 2 Extensive pond-based aquaculture

Division 1 Site location requirements

7 Conservation exclusion zones

(1)  Must not be carried out on the following land, except to the extent necessary to gain access to water—

(a)  land declared an area of outstanding biodiversity value under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016,

(b)  vacant Crown land,

(c)  land within a wetland of international significance declared under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.

Note—

Nothing in this clause affects any requirement under an Act relating to land specified in this clause to obtain a licence or other authority under that Act for development of the land.

8 Flood liability

Must be designed or constructed on land so that it will not be inundated by the discharge of a 1:100 ARI (average recurrent interval) flood event.

Division 2 Operational requirements

9 Species selection

Species of fish or marine vegetation cultivated or kept must be consistent with the relevant aquaculture industry development plan (within the meaning of clause 5.19).

10 Pond design

(1)  Must not require the construction of new ponds, water storages, dams or buildings.

(2)  Must not be located on permanent watercourses, creeks, billabongs or isolated outreaches of creeks or rivers.

(3)  Must be capable of preventing the escape of stock into natural waterbodies or wetlands.

11 Culture water

Must use freshwater.

Dictionary

(Clause 1.4)

Note—

The Act and the Interpretation Act 1987 contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Plan.

Aboriginal Cultural Significance Map means the Moree Plains Local Environmental Plan 2011 Aboriginal Cultural Significance Map.

Aboriginal object means any deposit, object or other material evidence (not being a handicraft made for sale) relating to the Aboriginal habitation of an area of New South Wales, being habitation before or concurrent with (or both) the occupation of that area by persons of non-Aboriginal extraction, and includes Aboriginal remains.

Aboriginal place of heritage significance means an area of land, the general location of which is identified in an Aboriginal heritage study adopted by the Council after public exhibition and that may be shown on the Heritage Map, that is—

(a)  the site of one or more Aboriginal objects or a place that has the physical remains of pre-European occupation by, or is of contemporary significance to, the Aboriginal people. It may (but need not) include items and remnants of the occupation of the land by Aboriginal people, such as burial places, engraving sites, rock art, midden deposits, scarred and sacred trees and sharpening grooves, or

(b)  a natural Aboriginal sacred site or other sacred feature. It includes natural features such as creeks or mountains of long-standing cultural significance, as well as initiation, ceremonial or story places or areas of more contemporary cultural significance.

Note—

The term may include (but is not limited to) places that are declared under section 84 of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 to be Aboriginal places for the purposes of that Act.

acid sulfate soils means naturally occurring sediments and soils containing iron sulfides (principally pyrite) or their precursors or oxidation products, whose exposure to oxygen leads to the generation of sulfuric acid (for example, by drainage or excavation).

Acid Sulfate Soils Manual means the manual by that name published by the Acid Sulfate Soils Management Advisory Committee and made publicly available.

advertisement has the same meaning as in the Act.

Note—

The term is defined as a sign, notice, device or representation in the nature of an advertisement visible from any public place or public reserve or from any navigable water.

advertising structure has the same meaning as in the Act.

Note—

The term is defined as a structure used or to be used principally for the display of an advertisement.

Advertising structures are a type of signage—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

affordable housing has the same meaning as in the Act.

Note—

The term is defined as housing for very low income households, low income households or moderate income households, being such households as are prescribed by the regulations or as are provided for in an environmental planning instrument.

agricultural produce industry means a building or place used for the handling, treating, processing or packing, for commercial purposes, of produce from agriculture (including dairy products, seeds, fruit, vegetables or other plant material), and includes wineries, flour mills, cotton seed oil plants, cotton gins, feed mills, cheese and butter factories, and juicing or canning plants, but does not include a livestock processing industry.

Note—

Agricultural produce industries are a type of rural industry—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

agriculture means any of the following—

(a)  aquaculture,

(b)  extensive agriculture,

(c)  intensive livestock agriculture,

(d)  intensive plant agriculture.

Note—

Part 6 of the Plantations and Reafforestation Act 1999 provides that exempt farm forestry within the meaning of that Act is not subject to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

air transport facility means an airport or a heliport that is not part of an airport, and includes associated communication and air traffic control facilities or structures.

airport means a place that is used for the landing, taking off, parking, maintenance or repair of aeroplanes, and includes associated buildings, installations, facilities and movement areas and any heliport that is part of the airport.

Note—

Airports are a type of air transport facility—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

airstrip means a single runway for the landing, taking off or parking of aeroplanes for private aviation only, but does not include an airport, heliport or helipad.

amusement centre means a building or place (not being part of a pub or registered club) used principally for playing—

(a)  billiards, pool or other like games, or

(b)  electronic or mechanical amusement devices, such as pinball machines, computer or video games and the like.

animal boarding or training establishment means a building or place used for the breeding, boarding, training, keeping or caring of animals for commercial purposes (other than for the agistment of horses), and includes any associated riding school or ancillary veterinary hospital.

aquaculture has the same meaning as in the Fisheries Management Act 1994. It includes oyster aquaculture, pond-based aquaculture and tank-based aquaculture.

Note—

Aquaculture is a type of agriculture—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

archaeological site means a place that contains one or more relics.

artisan food and drink industry means a building or place the principal purpose of which is the making or manufacture of boutique, artisan or craft food or drink products only. It must also include at least one of the following—

(a)  a retail area for the sale of the products,

(b)  a restaurant or cafe,

(c)  facilities for holding tastings, tours or workshops.

Note—

See clause 5.4 for controls in industrial or rural zones relating to the retail floor area of an artisan food and drink industry.

Artisan food and drink industries are a type of light industry—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

attached dwelling means a building containing 3 or more dwellings, where—

(a)  each dwelling is attached to another dwelling by a common wall, and

(b)  each of the dwellings is on its own lot of land, and

(c)  none of the dwellings is located above any part of another dwelling.

Note—

Attached dwellings are a type of residential accommodation—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

attic means any habitable space, but not a separate dwelling, contained wholly within a roof above the ceiling line of the storey immediately below, except for minor elements such as dormer windows and the like.

backpackers’ accommodation means a building or place that—

(a)  provides temporary or short-term accommodation on a commercial basis, and

(b)  has shared facilities, such as a communal bathroom, kitchen or laundry, and

(c)  provides accommodation on a bed or dormitory-style basis (rather than by room).

Note—

Backpackers’ accommodation is a type of tourist and visitor accommodation—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

basement means the space of a building where the floor level of that space is predominantly below ground level (existing) and where the floor level of the storey immediately above is less than 1 metre above ground level (existing).

bed and breakfast accommodation means an existing dwelling in which temporary or short-term accommodation is provided on a commercial basis by the permanent residents of the dwelling and where—

(a)  meals are provided for guests only, and

(b)  cooking facilities for the preparation of meals are not provided within guests’ rooms, and

(c)  dormitory-style accommodation is not provided.

Note—

See clause 5.4 for controls relating to the number of bedrooms for bed and breakfast accommodation.

Bed and breakfast accommodation is a type of tourist and visitor accommodation—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

bee keeping means a building or place used for the keeping and breeding of bees for commercial purposes.

Note—

Bee keeping is a type of extensive agriculture—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

biodiversity or biological diversity means the variety of living animal and plant life from all sources, and includes diversity within and between species and diversity of ecosystems.

biosolids treatment facility means a building or place used as a facility for the treatment of biosolids from a sewage treatment plant or from a water recycling facility.

Note—

Biosolids treatment facilities are a type of sewerage system—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

boarding house means a building that—

(a)  is wholly or partly let in lodgings, and

(b)  provides lodgers with a principal place of residence for 3 months or more, and

(c)  may have shared facilities, such as a communal living room, bathroom, kitchen or laundry, and

(d)  has rooms, some or all of which may have private kitchen and bathroom facilities, that accommodate one or more lodgers,

but does not include backpackers’ accommodation, a group home, hotel or motel accommodation, seniors housing or a serviced apartment.

Note—

Boarding houses are a type of residential accommodation—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

boat building and repair facility means any facility (including a building or other structure) used primarily for the construction, maintenance or repair of boats, whether or not including the storage, sale or hire of boats, but does not include a marina or boat shed.

boat launching ramp means a structure designed primarily for the launching of trailer borne recreational vessels, and includes associated car parking facilities.

boat shed means a building or other structure used for the storage and routine maintenance of a boat or boats and that is associated with a private dwelling or non-profit organisation, and includes any skid used in connection with the building or other structure.

brothel has the same meaning as in the Act.

Note—

This definition is relevant to the definitions of home occupation (sex services) and sex services premises in this Dictionary.

building has the same meaning as in the Act.

Note—

The term is defined to include part of a building and any structure or part of a structure, but not including a manufactured home, a moveable dwelling or associated structure (or part of a manufactured home, moveable dwelling or associated structure).

building height (or height of building) means—

(a)  in relation to the height of a building in metres—the vertical distance from ground level (existing) to the highest point of the building, or

(b)  in relation to the RL of a building—the vertical distance from the Australian Height Datum to the highest point of the building,

including plant and lift overruns, but excluding communication devices, antennae, satellite dishes, masts, flagpoles, chimneys, flues and the like.

building identification sign means a sign that identifies or names a building and that may include the name of a building, the street name and number of a building, and a logo or other symbol but does not include general advertising of products, goods or services.

Note—

Building identification signs are a type of signage—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

building line or setback means the horizontal distance between the property boundary or other stated boundary (measured at 90 degrees from the boundary) and—

(a)  a building wall, or

(b)  the outside face of any balcony, deck or the like, or

(c)  the supporting posts of a carport or verandah roof,

whichever distance is the shortest.

bush fire hazard reduction work has the same meaning as in the Rural Fires Act 1997.

Note—

The term is defined as follows—

bush fire hazard reduction work means—

(a)  the establishment or maintenance of fire breaks on land, and

(b)  the controlled application of appropriate fire regimes or other means for the reduction or modification of available fuels within a predetermined area to mitigate against the spread of a bush fire,

but does not include construction of a track, trail or road.

bush fire prone land has the same meaning as in the Act.

Note—

The term is defined, in relation to an area, as land recorded for the time being as bush fire prone land on a map for the area certified as referred to in section 10.3(2) of the Act.

bush fire risk management plan means a plan prepared under Division 4 of Part 3 of the Rural Fires Act 1997 for the purpose referred to in section 54 of that Act.

business identification sign means a sign—

(a)  that indicates—

(i)  the name of the person or business, and

(ii)  the nature of the business carried on by the person at the premises or place at which the sign is displayed, and

(b)  that may include the address of the premises or place and a logo or other symbol that identifies the business,

but that does not contain any advertising relating to a person who does not carry on business at the premises or place.

Note—

Business identification signs are a type of signage—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

business premises means a building or place at or on which—

(a)  an occupation, profession or trade (other than an industry) is carried on for the provision of services directly to members of the public on a regular basis, or

(b)  a service is provided directly to members of the public on a regular basis,

and includes a funeral home and, without limitation, premises such as banks, post offices, hairdressers, dry cleaners, travel agencies, internet access facilities, betting agencies and the like, but does not include an entertainment facility, home business, home occupation, home occupation (sex services), medical centre, restricted premises, sex services premises or veterinary hospital.

Note—

Business premises are a type of commercial premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

camping ground means an area of land that has access to communal amenities and on which campervans or tents, annexes or other similar portable and lightweight temporary shelters are, or are to be, installed, erected or placed for short term use, but does not include a caravan park.

canal estate development means development that incorporates wholly or in part a constructed canal, or other waterway or waterbody, that is inundated by or drains to a natural waterway or natural waterbody by surface water or groundwater movement (not being works of drainage, or for the supply or treatment of water, that are constructed by or with the authority of a person or body responsible for those functions and that are limited to the minimal reasonable size and capacity to meet a demonstrated need for the works), and that either—

(a)  includes the construction of dwellings (which may include tourist and visitor accommodation) of a kind other than, or in addition to—

(i)  dwellings that are permitted on rural land, and

(ii)  dwellings that are used for caretaker or staff purposes, or

(b)  requires the use of a sufficient depth of fill material to raise the level of all or part of that land on which the dwellings are (or are proposed to be) located in order to comply with requirements relating to residential development on flood prone land.

car park means a building or place primarily used for the purpose of parking motor vehicles, including any manoeuvring space and access thereto, whether operated for gain or not.

caravan park means land (including a camping ground) on which caravans (or caravans and other moveable dwellings) are, or are to be, installed or placed.

catchment action plan has the same meaning as in the Catchment Management Authorities Act 2003.

Note—

The term is defined as a catchment action plan of an authority that has been approved by the Minister under Part 4 of the Catchment Management Authorities Act 2003.

cellar door premises means a building or place that is used to sell wine by retail and that is situated on land on which there is a commercial vineyard, and where most of the wine offered for sale is produced in a winery situated on that land or is produced predominantly from grapes grown in the surrounding area.

Note—

Cellar door premises are a type of retail premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

cemetery means a building or place used primarily for the interment of deceased persons or pets or their ashes, whether or not it contains an associated building for conducting memorial services.

centre-based child care facility means—

(a)  a building or place used for the education and care of children that provides any one or more of the following—

(i)  long day care,

(ii)  occasional child care,

(iii)  out-of-school-hours care (including vacation care),

(iv)  preschool care, or

(b)  an approved family day care venue (within the meaning of the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW)),

Note—

An approved family day care venue is a place, other than a residence, where an approved family day care service (within the meaning of the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW)) is provided.

but does not include—

(c)  a building or place used for home-based child care or school-based child care, or

(d)  an office of a family day care service (within the meanings of the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW)), or

(e)  a babysitting, playgroup or child-minding service that is organised informally by the parents of the children concerned, or

(f)  a child-minding service that is provided in connection with a recreational or commercial facility (such as a gymnasium) to care for children while the children’s parents are using the facility, or

(g)  a service that is concerned primarily with providing lessons or coaching in, or providing for participation in, a cultural, recreational, religious or sporting activity, or providing private tutoring, or

(h)  a child-minding service that is provided by or in a health services facility, but only if the service is established, registered or licensed as part of the institution operating in the facility.

charter and tourism boating facility means any facility (including a building or other structure) used for charter boating or tourism boating purposes, being a facility that is used only by the operators of the facility and that has a direct structural connection between the foreshore and the waterway, but does not include a marina.

classified road has the same meaning as in the Roads Act 1993.

Note—

The term is defined as follows—

classified road means any of the following—

(a)  a main road,

(b)  a highway,

(c)  a freeway,

(d)  a controlled access road,

(e)  a secondary road,

(f)  a tourist road,

(g)  a tollway,

(h)  a transitway,

(i)  a State work.

(See Roads Act 1993 for meanings of these terms.)

clearing native vegetation has the same meaning as in Part 5A of the Local Land Services Act 2013.

clearing vegetation has the same meaning as in State Environmental Planning Policy (Vegetation in Non-Rural Areas) 2017.

coastal hazard has the same meaning as in the Coastal Management Act 2016.

coastal lake means a body of water identified in Schedule 1 to State Environmental Planning Policy (Coastal Management) 2018.

coastal protection works has the same meaning as in the Coastal Management Act 2016.

coastal waters of the State—see section 58 of the Interpretation Act 1987.

coastal zone has the same meaning as in the Coastal Management Act 2016.

commercial premises means any of the following—

(a)  business premises,

(b)  office premises,

(c)  retail premises.

community facility means a building or place—

(a)  owned or controlled by a public authority or non-profit community organisation, and

(b)  used for the physical, social, cultural or intellectual development or welfare of the community,

but does not include an educational establishment, hospital, retail premises, place of public worship or residential accommodation.

community land has the same meaning as in the Local Government Act 1993.

correctional centre means—

(a)  any premises declared to be a correctional centre by a proclamation in force under section 225 of the Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999, including any juvenile correctional centre or periodic detention centre, and

(b)  any premises declared to be a detention centre by an order in force under section 5 (1) of the Children (Detention Centres) Act 1987,

but does not include any police station or court cell complex in which a person is held in custody in accordance with any Act.

Council means the Moree Plains Shire Council.

crematorium means a building in which deceased persons or pets are cremated, whether or not it contains an associated building for conducting memorial services.

curtilage, in relation to a heritage item or conservation area, means the area of land (including land covered by water) surrounding a heritage item, a heritage conservation area, or building, work or place within a heritage conservation area, that contributes to its heritage significance.

dairy (pasture-based) means a dairy that is conducted on a commercial basis where the only restriction facilities present are milking sheds and holding yards and where cattle generally feed by grazing on living grasses and other plants on the land and are constrained for no more than 10 hours in any 24 hour period (excluding during any period of drought or similar emergency relief).

Note—

Dairies (pasture-based) are a type of extensive agriculture—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

dairy (restricted) means a dairy that is conducted on a commercial basis where restriction facilities (in addition to milking sheds and holding yards) are present and where cattle have access to grazing for less than 10 hours in any 24 hour period (excluding during any period of drought or similar emergency relief). It may comprise the whole or part of a restriction facility.

Note—

Dairies (restricted) are a type of intensive livestock agriculture—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

demolish, in relation to a heritage item or an Aboriginal object, or a building, work, relic or tree within a heritage conservation area, means wholly or partly destroy, dismantle or deface the heritage item, Aboriginal object or building, work, relic or tree.

depot means a building or place used for the storage (but not sale or hire) of plant, machinery or other goods (that support the operations of an existing undertaking) when not required for use, but does not include a farm building.

designated State public infrastructure means public facilities or services that are provided or financed by the State (or if provided or financed by the private sector, to the extent of any financial or in-kind contribution by the State) of the following kinds—

(a)  State and regional roads,

(b)  bus interchanges and bus lanes,

(c)  land required for regional open space,

(d)  land required for social infrastructure and facilities (such as land for schools, hospitals, emergency services and justice purposes).

drainage means any activity that intentionally alters the hydrological regime of any locality by facilitating the removal of surface or ground water. It may include the construction, deepening, extending, opening, installation or laying of any canal, drain or pipe, either on the land or in such a manner as to encourage drainage of adjoining land.

dual occupancy means a dual occupancy (attached) or a dual occupancy (detached).

Note—

Dual occupancies are a type of residential accommodation—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

dual occupancy (attached) means 2 dwellings on one lot of land that are attached to each other, but does not include a secondary dwelling.

Note—

Dual occupancies (attached) are a type of dual occupancy—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

dual occupancy (detached) means 2 detached dwellings on one lot of land, but does not include a secondary dwelling.

Note—

Dual occupancies (detached) are a type of dual occupancy—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

dwelling means a room or suite of rooms occupied or used or so constructed or adapted as to be capable of being occupied or used as a separate domicile.

dwelling house means a building containing only one dwelling.

Note—

Dwelling houses are a type of residential accommodation—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

early education and care facility means a building or place used for the education and care of children, and includes any of the following—

(a)  a centre-based child care facility,

(b)  home-based child care,

(c)  school-based child care.

earthworks means excavation or filling.

ecologically sustainable development has the same meaning as in the Act.

eco-tourist facility means a building or place that—

(a)  provides temporary or short-term accommodation to visitors on a commercial basis, and

(b)  is located in or adjacent to an area with special ecological or cultural features, and

(c)  is sensitively designed and located so as to minimise bulk, scale and overall physical footprint and any ecological or visual impact.

It may include facilities that are used to provide information or education to visitors and to exhibit or display items.

Note—

See clause 5.13 for requirements in relation to the granting of development consent for eco-tourist facilities.

Eco-tourist facilities are not a type of tourist and visitor accommodation—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

educational establishment means a building or place used for education (including teaching), being—

(a)  a school, or

(b)  a tertiary institution, including a university or a TAFE establishment, that provides formal education and is constituted by or under an Act.

electricity generating works means a building or place used for the purpose of—

(a)  making or generating electricity, or

(b)  electricity storage.

emergency services facility means a building or place (including a helipad) used in connection with the provision of emergency services by an emergency services organisation.

emergency services organisation means any of the following—

(a)  Ambulance Service of New South Wales,

(b)  Fire and Rescue NSW,

(c)  NSW Rural Fire Service,

(d)  NSW Police Force,

(e)  State Emergency Service,

(f)  New South Wales Volunteer Rescue Association Incorporated,

(g)  New South Wales Mines Rescue Brigade established under the Coal Industry Act 2001,

(h)  an accredited rescue unit within the meaning of the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989.

entertainment facility means a theatre, cinema, music hall, concert hall, dance hall and the like, but does not include a pub or registered club.

environmental facility means a building or place that provides for the recreational use or scientific study of natural systems, and includes walking tracks, seating, shelters, board walks, observation decks, bird hides or the like, and associated display structures.

environmental protection works means works associated with the rehabilitation of land towards its natural state or any work to protect land from environmental degradation, and includes bush regeneration works, wetland protection works, erosion protection works, dune restoration works and the like, but does not include coastal protection works.

estuary has the same meaning as in the Water Management Act 2000.

Note—

The term is defined as follows—

estuary means—

(a)  any part of a river whose level is periodically or intermittently affected by coastal tides, or

(b)  any lake or other partially enclosed body of water that is periodically or intermittently open to the sea, or

(c)  anything declared by the regulations (under the Water Management Act 2000) to be an estuary,

but does not include anything declared by the regulations (under the Water Management Act 2000) not to be an estuary.

excavation means the removal of soil or rock, whether moved to another part of the same site or to another site, but does not include garden landscaping that does not significantly alter the shape, natural form or drainage of the land.

exhibition home means a dwelling built for the purposes of the public exhibition and marketing of new dwellings, whether or not it is intended to be sold as a private dwelling after its use for those purposes is completed, and includes any associated sales or home finance office or place used for displays.

exhibition village means 2 or more exhibition homes and associated buildings and places used for house and land sales, site offices, advisory services, car parking, food and drink sales and other associated purposes.

extensive agriculture means any of the following—

(a)  the production of crops or fodder (including irrigated pasture and fodder crops) for commercial purposes,

(b)  the grazing of livestock (other than pigs and poultry) for commercial purposes on living grasses and other plants on the land as their primary source of dietary requirements, and any supplementary or emergency feeding, or temporary agistment or housing for weaning, dipping, tagging or similar husbandry purposes, of the livestock,

(c)  bee keeping,

(d)  a dairy (pasture-based) where the animals generally feed by grazing on living grasses and other plants on the land as their primary source of dietary requirements, and any supplementary or emergency feeding, or temporary agistment or housing for weaning, dipping, tagging or similar husbandry purposes, of the animals.

Note—

Extensive agriculture is a type of agriculture—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

extractive industry means the winning or removal of extractive materials (otherwise than from a mine) by methods such as excavating, dredging, tunnelling or quarrying, including the storing, stockpiling or processing of extractive materials by methods such as recycling, washing, crushing, sawing or separating, but does not include turf farming.

Note—

Extractive industries are not a type of industry—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

extractive material means sand, soil, gravel, rock or similar substances that are not minerals within the meaning of the Mining Act 1992.

farm building means a structure the use of which is ancillary to an agricultural use of the landholding on which it is situated and includes a hay shed, stock holding yard, machinery shed, shearing shed, silo, storage tank, outbuilding or the like, but does not include a dwelling.

farm stay accommodation means a building or place that provides temporary or short-term accommodation to paying guests on a working farm as a secondary business to primary production.

Note—

See clause 5.4 for controls relating to the number of bedrooms.

Farm stay accommodation is a type of tourist and visitor accommodation—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

feedlot means a confined or restricted area that is operated on a commercial basis to rear and fatten cattle, sheep or other animals, but does not include a poultry farm, dairy or pig farm.

Note—

Feedlots are a type of intensive livestock agriculture. Intensive livestock agriculture does not include extensive agriculture. See the definitions of those terms in this Dictionary.

fill means the depositing of soil, rock or other similar extractive material obtained from the same or another site, but does not include—

(a)  the depositing of topsoil or feature rock imported to the site that is intended for use in garden landscaping, turf or garden bed establishment or top dressing of lawns and that does not significantly alter the shape, natural form or drainage of the land, or

(b)  the use of land as a waste disposal facility.

filming means recording images (whether on film or video tape or electronically or by other means) for exhibition or broadcast (such as by cinema, television or the internet or by other means), but does not include—

(a)  still photography, or

(b)  recording images of a wedding ceremony or other private celebration or event principally for the purpose of making a record for the participants in the ceremony, celebration or event, or

(c)  recording images as a visitor or tourist for non-commercial purposes, or

(d)  recording for the immediate purposes of a television program that provides information by way of current affairs or daily news.

fish has the same meaning as in the Fisheries Management Act 1994.

Note—

The term is defined as follows—

Definition of “fish”

(1)  

Fish means marine, estuarine or freshwater fish or other aquatic animal life at any stage of their life history (whether alive or dead).

(2)  

Fish includes—

(a)  oysters and other aquatic molluscs, and

(b)  crustaceans, and

(c)  echinoderms, and

(d)  beachworms and other aquatic polychaetes.

(3)  

Fish also includes any part of a fish.

(4)  

However, fish does not include whales, mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians or other things excluded from the definition by the regulations under the Fisheries Management Act 1994.

flood mitigation work means work designed and constructed for the express purpose of mitigating flood impacts. It involves changing the characteristics of flood behaviour to alter the level, location, volume, speed or timing of flood waters to mitigate flood impacts. Types of works may include excavation, construction or enlargement of any fill, wall, or levee that will alter riverine flood behaviour, local overland flooding, or tidal action so as to mitigate flood impacts.

floor space ratio—see clause 4.5.

Floor Space Ratio Map means the Moree Plains Local Environmental Plan 2011 Floor Space Ratio Map. [Not adopted. See clause 4.4]

food and drink premises means premises that are used for the preparation and retail sale of food or drink (or both) for immediate consumption on or off the premises, and includes any of the following—

(a)  a restaurant or cafe,

(b)  take away food and drink premises,

(c)  a pub,

(d)  a small bar.

Note—

Food and drink premises are a type of retail premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

forestry means forestry operations within the meaning of the Forestry Act 2012 or Part 5B of the Local Land Services Act 2013.

freight transport facility means a facility used principally for the bulk handling of goods for transport by road, rail, air or sea, including any facility for the loading and unloading of vehicles, aircraft, vessels or containers used to transport those goods and for the parking, holding, servicing or repair of those vehicles, aircraft or vessels or for the engines or carriages involved.

function centre means a building or place used for the holding of events, functions, conferences and the like, and includes convention centres, exhibition centres and reception centres, but does not include an entertainment facility.

funeral home means premises that are used to arrange, conduct and cater for funerals and memorial services, whether or not the premises include facilities for the short-term storage, dressing and viewing of bodies of deceased persons.

Note—

Funeral homes are a type of business premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

garden centre means a building or place the principal purpose of which is the retail sale of plants and landscaping and gardening supplies and equipment. It may include a restaurant or cafe and the sale of any of the following—

(a)  outdoor furniture and furnishings, barbecues, shading and awnings, pools, spas and associated supplies, and items associated with the construction and maintenance of outdoor areas,

(b)  pets and pet supplies,

(c)  fresh produce.

Note—

Garden centres are a type of retail premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

general industry means a building or place (other than a heavy industry or light industry) that is used to carry out an industrial activity.

Note—

General industries are a type of industry—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

gross floor area means the sum of the floor area of each floor of a building measured from the internal face of external walls, or from the internal face of walls separating the building from any other building, measured at a height of 1.4 metres above the floor, and includes—

(a)  the area of a mezzanine, and

(b)  habitable rooms in a basement or an attic, and

(c)  any shop, auditorium, cinema, and the like, in a basement or attic,

but excludes—

(d)  any area for common vertical circulation, such as lifts and stairs, and

(e)  any basement—

(i)  storage, and

(ii)  vehicular access, loading areas, garbage and services, and

(f)  plant rooms, lift towers and other areas used exclusively for mechanical services or ducting, and

(g)  car parking to meet any requirements of the consent authority (including access to that car parking), and

(h)  any space used for the loading or unloading of goods (including access to it), and

(i)  terraces and balconies with outer walls less than 1.4 metres high, and

(j)  voids above a floor at the level of a storey or storey above.

ground level (existing) means the existing level of a site at any point.

ground level (finished) means, for any point on a site, the ground surface after completion of any earthworks (excluding any excavation for a basement, footings or the like) for which consent has been granted or that is exempt development.

ground level (mean) means, for any site on which a building is situated or proposed, one half of the sum of the highest and lowest levels at ground level (finished) of the outer surface of the external walls of the building.

group home means a permanent group home or a transitional group home.

Note—

Group homes are a type of residential accommodation—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

group home (permanent) or permanent group home means a dwelling—

(a)  that is occupied by persons as a single household with or without paid supervision or care and whether or not those persons are related or payment for board and lodging is required, and

(b)  that is used to provide permanent household accommodation for people with a disability or people who are socially disadvantaged,

but does not include development to which State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004 applies.

Note—

Permanent group homes are a type of group home—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

group home (transitional) or transitional group home means a dwelling—

(a)  that is occupied by persons as a single household with or without paid supervision or care and whether or not those persons are related or payment for board and lodging is required, and

(b)  that is used to provide temporary accommodation for the relief or rehabilitation of people with a disability or for drug or alcohol rehabilitation purposes, or that is used to provide half-way accommodation for persons formerly living in institutions or temporary accommodation comprising refuges for men, women or young people,

but does not include development to which State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004 applies.

Note—

Transitional group homes are a type of group home—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

hardware and building supplies means a building or place the principal purpose of which is the sale or hire of goods or materials, such as household fixtures, timber, tools, paint, wallpaper, plumbing supplies and the like, that are used in the construction and maintenance of buildings and adjacent outdoor areas.

Note—

Hardware and building supplies are a type of retail premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

hazardous industry means a building or place used to carry out an industrial activity that would, when carried out and when all measures proposed to reduce or minimise its impact on the locality have been employed (including, for example, measures to isolate the activity from existing or likely future development on other land in the locality), pose a significant risk in the locality—

(a)  to human health, life or property, or

(b)  to the biophysical environment.

Note—

Hazardous industries are a type of heavy industry—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

hazardous storage establishment means a building or place that is used for the storage of goods, materials or products and that would, when in operation and when all measures proposed to reduce or minimise its impact on the locality have been employed (including, for example, measures to isolate the building or place from existing or likely future development on other land in the locality), pose a significant risk in the locality—

(a)  to human health, life or property, or

(b)  to the biophysical environment.

Note—

Hazardous storage establishments are a type of heavy industrial storage establishment—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

headland includes a promontory extending from the general line of the coastline into a large body of water, such as a sea, coastal lake or bay.

health care professional means any person registered under an Act for the purpose of providing health care.

health consulting rooms means premises comprising one or more rooms within (or within the curtilage of) a dwelling house used by not more than 3 health care professionals at any one time.

Note—

Health consulting rooms are a type of health services facility—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

health services facility means a building or place used to provide medical or other services relating to the maintenance or improvement of the health, or the restoration to health, of persons or the prevention of disease in or treatment of injury to persons, and includes any of the following—

(a)  a medical centre,

(b)  community health service facilities,

(c)  health consulting rooms,

(d)  patient transport facilities, including helipads and ambulance facilities,

(e)  hospital.

heavy industrial storage establishment means a building or place used for the storage of goods, materials, plant or machinery for commercial purposes and that requires separation from other development because of the nature of the processes involved, or the goods, materials, plant or machinery stored, and includes any of the following—

(a)  a hazardous storage establishment,

(b)  a liquid fuel depot,

(c)  an offensive storage establishment.

heavy industry means a building or place used to carry out an industrial activity that requires separation from other development because of the nature of the processes involved, or the materials used, stored or produced, and includes—

(a)  hazardous industry, or

(b)  offensive industry.

It may also involve the use of a hazardous storage establishment or offensive storage establishment.

Note—

Heavy industries are a type of industry—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

Height of Buildings Map means the Moree Plains Local Environmental Plan 2011 Height of Buildings Map. [Not adopted. See clause 4.3]

helipad means a place not open to the public used for the taking off and landing of helicopters.

heliport means a place open to the public that is used for the taking off and landing of helicopters, whether or not it includes—

(a)  a terminal building, or

(b)  facilities for the parking, storage or repair of helicopters.

Note—

Heliports are a type of air transport facility—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

heritage conservation area means an area of land of heritage significance—

(a)  shown on the Heritage Map as a heritage conservation area, and

(b)  the location and nature of which is described in Schedule 5,

and includes any heritage items situated on or within that area.

heritage conservation management plan means a document prepared in accordance with guidelines prepared by the Public Service agency responsible to the Minister administering the Heritage Act 1977 that documents the heritage significance of an item, place or heritage conservation area and identifies conservation policies and management mechanisms that are appropriate to enable that significance to be retained.

heritage impact statement means a document consisting of—

(a)  a statement demonstrating the heritage significance of a heritage item or heritage conservation area, and

(b)  an assessment of the impact that proposed development will have on that significance, and

(c)  proposals for measures to minimise that impact.

heritage item means a building, work, place, relic, tree, object or archaeological site the location and nature of which is described in Schedule 5.

Note—

An inventory of heritage items is also available at the office of the Council.

heritage management document means—

(a)  a heritage conservation management plan, or

(b)  a heritage impact statement, or

(c)  any other document that provides guidelines for the ongoing management and conservation of a heritage item, Aboriginal object, Aboriginal place of heritage significance or heritage conservation area.

Heritage Map means the Moree Plains Local Environmental Plan 2011 Heritage Map.

heritage significance means historical, scientific, cultural, social, archaeological, architectural, natural or aesthetic value.

high technology industry means a building or place predominantly used to carry out an industrial activity that involves any of the following—

(a)  electronic or micro-electronic systems, goods or components,

(b)  information technology (such as computer software or hardware),

(c)  instrumentation or instruments of a scientific, industrial, technological, medical or similar nature,

(d)  biological, pharmaceutical, medical or paramedical systems, goods or components,

(e)  film, television or multi-media technologies, including any post production systems, goods or components,

(f)  telecommunications systems, goods or components,

(g)  sustainable energy technologies,

(h)  any other goods, systems or components intended for use in a science or technology related field,

but does not include a building or place used to carry out an industrial activity that presents a hazard or potential hazard to the neighbourhood or that, because of the scale and nature of the processes involved, interferes with the amenity of the neighbourhood.

Note—

High technology industries are a type of light industry—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

highway service centre means a building or place used to provide refreshments and vehicle services to highway users. It may include any one or more of the following—

(a)  a restaurant or cafe,

(b)  take away food and drink premises,

(c)  service stations and facilities for emergency vehicle towing and repairs,

(d)  parking for vehicles,

(e)  rest areas and public amenities.

home-based child care means a family day care residence (within the meaning of the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW)) at which the education and care service is provided at any one time to no more than 7 children (including any child of the person providing the service) all of whom are under the age of 13 years and no more than 4 of whom are children who do not ordinarily attend school.

Note—

A family day care residence is a residence at which a family day care educator educates and cares for children as part of a family day care service—see the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW).

home business means a business, whether or not involving the sale of items online, carried on in a dwelling, or in a building ancillary to a dwelling, by 1 or more permanent residents of the dwelling and not involving the following—

(a)  the employment of more than 2 persons other than the residents,

(b)  interference with the amenity of the neighbourhood because of the emission of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, vapour, steam, soot, ash, dust, waste water, waste products, grit or oil, traffic generation or otherwise,

(c)  the exposure to view, from adjacent premises or from a public place, of unsightly matter,

(d)  the exhibition of signage, other than a business identification sign,

(e)  the retail sale of, or the exposure or offer for retail sale of, items, whether goods or materials, not produced at the dwelling or building, other than by online retailing,

but does not include bed and breakfast accommodation, home occupation (sex services) or sex services premises.

Note—

See clause 5.4 for controls relating to the floor area used for a home business.

home industry means an industrial activity, whether or not involving the sale of items online, carried on in a dwelling, or in a building ancillary to a dwelling, by 1 or more permanent residents of the dwelling and not involving the following—

(a)  the employment of more than 2 persons other than the residents,

(b)  interference with the amenity of the neighbourhood because of the emission of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, vapour, steam, soot, ash, dust, waste water, waste products, grit or oil, traffic generation or otherwise,

(c)  the exposure to view, from adjacent premises or from a public place, of unsightly matter,

(d)  the exhibition of signage, other than a business identification sign,

(e)  the retail sale of, or the exposure or offer for retail sale of, items, whether goods or materials, not produced at the dwelling or building, other than by online retailing,

but does not include bed and breakfast accommodation or sex services premises.

Note—

See clause 5.4 for controls relating to the floor area used for a home industry.

Home industries are a type of light industry—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

home occupation means an occupation that is carried on in a dwelling, or in a building ancillary to a dwelling, by one or more permanent residents of the dwelling and that does not involve—

(a)  the employment of persons other than those residents, or

(b)  interference with the amenity of the neighbourhood by reason of the emission of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, vapour, steam, soot, ash, dust, waste water, waste products, grit or oil, traffic generation or otherwise, or

(c)  the display of goods, whether in a window or otherwise, or

(d)  the exhibition of any signage (other than a business identification sign), or

(e)  the sale of items (whether goods or materials), or the exposure or offer for sale of items, by retail,

but does not include bed and breakfast accommodation, home occupation (sex services) or sex services premises.

home occupation (sex services) means the provision of sex services in a dwelling that is a brothel, or in a building that is a brothel and is ancillary to such a dwelling, by no more than 2 permanent residents of the dwelling and that does not involve—

(a)  the employment of persons other than those residents, or

(b)  interference with the amenity of the neighbourhood by reason of the emission of noise, traffic generation or otherwise, or

(c)  the exhibition of any signage, or

(d)  the sale of items (whether goods or materials), or the exposure or offer for sale of items, by retail,

but does not include a home business or sex services premises.

horticulture means the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, nuts, cut flowers and foliage and nursery products for commercial purposes, but does not include a plant nursery, turf farming or viticulture.

Note—

Horticulture is a type of intensive plant agriculture—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

hospital means a building or place used for the purpose of providing professional health care services (such as preventative or convalescent care, diagnosis, medical or surgical treatment, psychiatric care or care for people with disabilities, or counselling services provided by health care professionals) to people admitted as in-patients (whether or not out-patients are also cared for or treated there), and includes ancillary facilities for (or that consist of) any of the following—

(a)  day surgery, day procedures or health consulting rooms,

(b)  accommodation for nurses or other health care workers,

(c)  accommodation for persons receiving health care or for their visitors,

(d)  shops, kiosks, restaurants or cafes or take away food and drink premises,

(e)  patient transport facilities, including helipads, ambulance facilities and car parking,

(f)  educational purposes or any other health-related use,

(g)  research purposes (whether or not carried out by hospital staff or health care workers or for commercial purposes),

(h)  chapels,

(i)  hospices,

(j)  mortuaries.

Note—

Hospitals are a type of health services facility—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

hostel means premises that are generally staffed by social workers or support providers and at which—

(a)  residential accommodation is provided in dormitories, or on a single or shared basis, or by a combination of them, and

(b)  cooking, dining, laundering, cleaning and other facilities are provided on a shared basis.

Note—

Hostels are a type of residential accommodation—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

hotel or motel accommodation means a building or place (whether or not licensed premises under the Liquor Act 2007) that provides temporary or short-term accommodation on a commercial basis and that—

(a)  comprises rooms or self-contained suites, and

(b)  may provide meals to guests or the general public and facilities for the parking of guests’ vehicles,

but does not include backpackers’ accommodation, a boarding house, bed and breakfast accommodation or farm stay accommodation.

Note—

Hotel or motel accommodation is a type of tourist and visitor accommodation—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

industrial activity means the manufacturing, production, assembling, altering, formulating, repairing, renovating, ornamenting, finishing, cleaning, washing, dismantling, transforming, processing, recycling, adapting or servicing of, or the research and development of, any goods, substances, food, products or articles for commercial purposes, and includes any storage or transportation associated with any such activity.

industrial retail outlet means a building or place that—

(a)  is used in conjunction with an industry (other than an artisan food and drink industry) or rural industry, and

(b)  is situated on the land on which the industry or rural industry is located, and

(c)  is used for the display or sale (whether by retail or wholesale) of only those goods that have been manufactured on the land on which the industry or rural industry is located,

but does not include a warehouse or distribution centre.

Note—

See clause 5.4 for controls relating to the retail floor area of an industrial retail outlet.

industrial training facility means a building or place used in connection with vocational training in an activity (such as forklift or truck driving, welding or carpentry) that is associated with an industry, rural industry, extractive industry or mining, but does not include an educational establishment, business premises or retail premises.

industry means any of the following—

(a)  general industry,

(b)  heavy industry,

(c)  light industry,

but does not include—

(d)  rural industry, or

(e)  extractive industry, or

(f)  mining.

information and education facility means a building or place used for providing information or education to visitors, and the exhibition or display of items, and includes an art gallery, museum, library, visitor information centre and the like.

intensive livestock agriculture means the keeping or breeding, for commercial purposes, of cattle, poultry, pigs, goats, horses, sheep or other livestock, and includes any of the following—

(a)  dairies (restricted),

(b)  feedlots,

(c)  pig farms,

(d)  poultry farms,

but does not include extensive agriculture, aquaculture or the operation of facilities for drought or similar emergency relief.

Note—

Intensive livestock agriculture is a type of agriculture—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

intensive plant agriculture means any of the following—

(a)  the cultivation of irrigated crops for commercial purposes (other than irrigated pasture or fodder crops),

(b)  horticulture,

(c)  turf farming,

(d)  viticulture.

Note—

Intensive plant agriculture is a type of agriculture—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

jetty means a horizontal decked walkway providing access from the shore to the waterway and is generally constructed on a piered or piled foundation.

kiosk means premises that are used for the purposes of selling food, light refreshments and other small convenience items such as newspapers, films and the like.

Note—

See clause 5.4 for controls relating to the gross floor area of a kiosk.

Kiosks are a type of retail premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

Land Application Map means the Moree Plains Local Environmental Plan 2011 Land Application Map.

Land Reservation Acquisition Map means the Moree Plains Local Environmental Plan 2011 Land Reservation Acquisition Map.

Land Zoning Map means the Moree Plains Local Environmental Plan 2011 Land Zoning Map.

landscaped area means a part of a site used for growing plants, grasses and trees, but does not include any building, structure or hard paved area.

landscaping material supplies means a building or place used for the storage and sale of landscaping supplies such as soil, gravel, potting mix, mulch, sand, railway sleepers, screenings, rock and the like.

Note—

Landscaping material supplies are a type of retail premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

light industry means a building or place used to carry out an industrial activity that does not interfere with the amenity of the neighbourhood by reason of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, vapour, steam, soot, ash, dust, waste water, waste products, grit or oil, or otherwise, and includes any of the following—

(a)  high technology industry,

(b)  home industry,

(c)  artisan food and drink industry.

Note—

Light industries are a type of industry—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

liquid fuel depot means premises used for the bulk storage of petrol, oil, petroleum or other inflammable liquid for wholesale distribution and at which no retail trade is conducted.

Note—

Liquid fuel depots are a type of heavy industrial storage establishment—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

livestock processing industry means a building or place used for the commercial production of products derived from the slaughter of animals (including poultry) or the processing of skins or wool of animals and includes abattoirs, knackeries, tanneries, woolscours and rendering plants.

Note—

Livestock processing industries are a type of rural industry—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

local distribution premises means a building or place used for the storage or handling of items (whether goods or materials) pending their delivery to people and businesses in the local area, but from which no retail sales are made.

Note—

Local distribution premises are a type of warehouse or distribution centre—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

Lot Size Map means the Moree Plains Local Environmental Plan 2011 Lot Size Map.

maintenance, in relation to a heritage item, Aboriginal object or Aboriginal place of heritage significance, or a building, work, archaeological site, tree or place within a heritage conservation area, means ongoing protective care, but does not include the removal or disturbance of existing fabric, alterations (such as carrying out extensions or additions) or the introduction of new materials or technology.

marina means a permanent boat storage facility (whether located wholly on land, wholly on a waterway or partly on land and partly on a waterway), and includes any of the following associated facilities—

(a)  any facility for the construction, repair, maintenance, storage, sale or hire of boats,

(b)  any facility for providing fuelling, sewage pump-out or other services for boats,

(c)  any facility for launching or landing boats, such as slipways or hoists,

(d)  any car parking or commercial, tourist or recreational or club facility that is ancillary to the boat storage facility,

(e)  any berthing or mooring facilities.

market means an open-air area, or an existing building, that is used for the purpose of selling, exposing or offering goods, merchandise or materials for sale by independent stall holders, and includes temporary structures and existing permanent structures used for that purpose on an intermittent or occasional basis.

Note—

Markets are a type of retail premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

mean high water mark means the position where the plane of the mean high water level of all ordinary local high tides intersects the foreshore, being 1.44m above the zero of Fort Denison Tide Gauge and 0.515m Australian Height Datum.

medical centre means premises that are used for the purpose of providing health services (including preventative care, diagnosis, medical or surgical treatment, counselling or alternative therapies) to out-patients only, where such services are principally provided by health care professionals. It may include the ancillary provision of other health services.

Note—

Medical centres are a type of health services facility—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

mezzanine means an intermediate floor within a room.

mine means any place (including any excavation) where an operation is carried on for mining of any mineral by any method and any place on which any mining related work is carried out, but does not include a place used only for extractive industry.

mine subsidence district means a mine subsidence district proclaimed under section 15 of the Mine Subsidence Compensation Act 1961.

mining means mining carried out under the Mining Act 1992 or the recovery of minerals under the Offshore Minerals Act 1999, and includes—

(a)  the construction, operation and decommissioning of associated works, and

(b)  the rehabilitation of land affected by mining.

Note—

Mining is not a type of industry—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

mixed use development means a building or place comprising 2 or more different land uses.

mooring means a detached or freestanding apparatus located on or in a waterway and that is capable of securing a vessel, but does not include a mooring pen.

mooring pen means an arrangement of freestanding piles or other restraining devices designed or used for the purpose of berthing a vessel.

mortuary means premises that are used, or intended to be used, for the receiving, preparation, embalming and storage of bodies of deceased persons pending their interment or cremation.

moveable dwelling has the same meaning as in the Local Government Act 1993.

Note—

The term is defined as follows—

moveable dwelling means—

(a)  any tent, or any caravan or other van or other portable device (whether on wheels or not), used for human habitation, or

(b)  a manufactured home, or

(c)  any conveyance, structure or thing of a class or description prescribed by the regulations (under the Local Government Act 1993) for the purposes of this definition.

multi dwelling housing means 3 or more dwellings (whether attached or detached) on one lot of land, each with access at ground level, but does not include a residential flat building.

Note—

Multi dwelling housing is a type of residential accommodation—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

native fauna means any animal-life that is indigenous to New South Wales or is known to periodically or occasionally migrate to New South Wales, whether vertebrate (including fish) or invertebrate and in any stage of biological development, but does not include humans.

native flora means any plant-life that is indigenous to New South Wales, whether vascular or non-vascular and in any stage of biological development, and includes fungi and lichens, and marine vegetation within the meaning of Part 7A of the Fisheries Management Act 1994.

native vegetation has the same meaning as in Part 5A of the Local Land Services Act 2013.

navigable waterway means any waterway that is from time to time capable of navigation and is open to or used by the public for navigation, but does not include flood waters that have temporarily flowed over the established bank of a watercourse.

neighbourhood shop means premises used for the purposes of selling general merchandise such as foodstuffs, personal care products, newspapers and the like to provide for the day-to-day needs of people who live or work in the local area, and may include ancillary services such as a post office, bank or dry cleaning, but does not include neighbourhood supermarkets or restricted premises.

Note—

See clause 5.4 for controls relating to the retail floor area of neighbourhood shops.

Neighbourhood shops are a type of shop—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

neighbourhood supermarket means premises the principal purpose of which is the sale of groceries and foodstuffs to provide for the needs of people who live or work in the local area.

Note—

See clause 5.4 for controls relating to the gross floor area of neighbourhood supermarkets.

Neighbourhood supermarkets are a type of shop—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

nominated State heritage item means a heritage item that—

(a)  has been identified as an item of State significance in a publicly exhibited heritage study adopted by the Council, and

(b)  the Council has, by notice in writing to the Heritage Council, nominated as an item of potential State significance.

non-potable water means water that does not meet the standards or values for drinking water recommended from time to time by the National Health and Medical Research Council.

Obstacle Limitation Surface Map means the Moree Plains Local Environmental Plan 2011 Obstacle Limitation Surface Map.

offensive industry means a building or place used to carry out an industrial activity that would, when carried out and when all measures proposed to reduce or minimise its impact on the locality have been employed (including, for example, measures to isolate the activity from existing or likely future development on other land in the locality), emit a polluting discharge (including, for example, noise) in a manner that would have a significant adverse impact in the locality or on existing or likely future development on other land in the locality.

Note—

Offensive industries are a type of heavy industry—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

offensive storage establishment means a building or place that is used for the storage of goods, materials or products and that would, when all measures proposed to reduce or minimise its impact on the locality have been employed (including, for example, measures to isolate the building or place from existing or likely future development on other land in the locality), emit a polluting discharge (including, for example, noise) in a manner that would have a significant adverse impact in the locality or on existing or likely future development on other land in the locality.

Note—

Offensive storage establishments are a type of heavy industrial storage establishment—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

office premises means a building or place used for the purpose of administrative, clerical, technical, professional or similar activities that do not include dealing with members of the public at the building or place on a direct and regular basis, except where such dealing is a minor activity (by appointment) that is ancillary to the main purpose for which the building or place is used.

Note—

Office premises are a type of commercial premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

open cut mining means mining carried out on, and by excavating, the earth’s surface, but does not include underground mining.

operational land has the same meaning as in the Local Government Act 1993.

oyster aquaculture means the cultivation of any species of edible oyster for a commercial purpose.

Note—

Oyster aquaculture is a type of aquaculture—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

parking space means a space dedicated for the parking of a motor vehicle, including any manoeuvring space and access to it, but does not include a car park.

passenger transport facility means a building or place used for the assembly or dispersal of passengers by any form of transport, including facilities required for parking, manoeuvring, storage or routine servicing of any vehicle that uses the building or place.

people who are socially disadvantaged means—

(a)  people who are disadvantaged because of their alcohol or drug dependence, extreme poverty, psychological disorder or other similar disadvantage, or

(b)  people who require protection because of domestic violence or upheaval.

people with a disability means people of any age who, as a result of having an intellectual, psychiatric, sensory, physical or similar impairment, or a combination of such impairments, either permanently or for an extended period, have substantially limited opportunities to enjoy full and active lives.

pig farm means land that is used to keep or breed pigs for animal production, whether an indoor, outdoor, free-range or other type of operation.

Note—

Pig farms are a type of intensive livestock agriculture—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

place of public worship means a building or place used for the purpose of religious worship by a congregation or religious group, whether or not the building or place is also used for counselling, social events, instruction or religious training.

plant nursery means a building or place the principal purpose of which is the retail sale of plants that are grown or propagated on site or on an adjacent site. It may include the on-site sale of any such plants by wholesale and, if ancillary to the principal purpose for which the building or place is used, the sale of landscape and gardening supplies and equipment and the storage of these items.

Note—

Plant nurseries are a type of retail premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

pond-based aquaculture means aquaculture undertaken predominantly in ponds, raceways or dams (including any part of the aquaculture undertaken in tanks such as during the hatchery or depuration phases), but not including natural water-based aquaculture.

Note—

Pond-based aquaculture is a type of aquaculture—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary. Typical pond-based aquaculture is the pond culture of prawns, yabbies or silver perch.

port facilities means any of the following facilities at or in the vicinity of a designated port within the meaning of section 47 of the Ports and Maritime Administration Act 1995—

(a)  facilities for the embarkation or disembarkation of passengers onto or from any vessels, including public ferry wharves,

(b)  facilities for the loading or unloading of freight onto or from vessels and associated receival, land transport and storage facilities,

(c)  wharves for commercial fishing operations,

(d)  refuelling, launching, berthing, mooring, storage or maintenance facilities for any vessel,

(e)  sea walls or training walls,

(f)  administration buildings, communication, security and power supply facilities, roads, rail lines, pipelines, fencing, lighting or car parks.

potable water means water that meets the standards or values for drinking water recommended from time to time by the National Health and Medical Research Council.

poultry farm means land that is used to keep or breed poultry for animal production, whether for meat or egg production (or both) and whether an indoor, outdoor, free-range or other type of operation.

Note—

Poultry farms are a type of intensive livestock agriculture—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

private open space means an area external to a building (including an area of land, terrace, balcony or deck) that is used for private outdoor purposes ancillary to the use of the building.

property vegetation plan mean a property vegetation plan approved under Part 4 of the Native Vegetation Act 2003 before the repeal of that Act (as continued in force by the regulations under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016).

pub means licensed premises under the Liquor Act 2007 the principal purpose of which is the retail sale of liquor for consumption on the premises, whether or not the premises include hotel or motel accommodation and whether or not food is sold or entertainment is provided on the premises.

Note—

Pubs are a type of food and drink premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

public administration building means a building used as offices or for administrative or other like purposes by the Crown, a statutory body, a council or an organisation established for public purposes, and includes a courthouse or a police station.

public authority has the same meaning as in the Act.

public land has the same meaning as in the Local Government Act 1993.

public reserve has the same meaning as in the Local Government Act 1993.

public utility infrastructure in relation to an urban release area, includes infrastructure for any of the following—

(a)  the supply of water,

(b)  the supply of electricity,

(c)  the disposal and management of sewage.

public utility undertaking means any of the following undertakings carried on or permitted to be carried on by or by authority of any Public Service agency or under the authority of or in pursuance of any Commonwealth or State Act—

(a)  railway, road transport, water transport, air transport, wharf or river undertakings,

(b)  undertakings for the supply of water, hydraulic power, electricity or gas or the provision of sewerage or drainage services,

and a reference to a person carrying on a public utility undertaking includes a reference to a council, electricity supply authority, Public Service agency, corporation, firm or authority carrying on the undertaking.

rainwater tank means a tank designed for the storage of rainwater gathered on the land on which the tank is situated.

recreation area means a place used for outdoor recreation that is normally open to the public, and includes—

(a)  a children’s playground, or

(b)  an area used for community sporting activities, or

(c)  a public park, reserve or garden or the like,

and any ancillary buildings, but does not include a recreation facility (indoor), recreation facility (major) or recreation facility (outdoor).

recreation facility (indoor) means a building or place used predominantly for indoor recreation, whether or not operated for the purposes of gain, including a squash court, indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, table tennis centre, health studio, bowling alley, ice rink or any other building or place of a like character used for indoor recreation, but does not include an entertainment facility, a recreation facility (major) or a registered club.

recreation facility (major) means a building or place used for large-scale sporting or recreation activities that are attended by large numbers of people whether regularly or periodically, and includes theme parks, sports stadiums, showgrounds, racecourses and motor racing tracks.

recreation facility (outdoor) means a building or place (other than a recreation area) used predominantly for outdoor recreation, whether or not operated for the purposes of gain, including a golf course, golf driving range, mini-golf centre, tennis court, paint-ball centre, lawn bowling green, outdoor swimming pool, equestrian centre, skate board ramp, go-kart track, rifle range, water-ski centre or any other building or place of a like character used for outdoor recreation (including any ancillary buildings), but does not include an entertainment facility or a recreation facility (major).

Reduced Level (RL) means height above the Australian Height Datum, being the datum surface approximating mean sea level that was adopted by the National Mapping Council of Australia in May 1971.

registered club means a club that holds a club licence under the Liquor Act 2007.

relic has the same meaning as in the Heritage Act 1977.

Note—

The term is defined as follows—

relic means any deposit, artefact, object or material evidence that—

(a)  relates to the settlement of the area that comprises New South Wales, not being Aboriginal settlement, and

(b)  is of State or local heritage significance.

research station means a building or place operated by a public authority for the principal purpose of agricultural, environmental, fisheries, forestry, minerals or soil conservation research, and includes any associated facility for education, training, administration or accommodation.

residential accommodation means a building or place used predominantly as a place of residence, and includes any of the following—

(a)  attached dwellings,

(b)  boarding houses,

(c)  dual occupancies,

(d)  dwelling houses,

(e)  group homes,

(f)  hostels,

(g)  multi dwelling housing,

(h)  residential flat buildings,

(i)  rural workers’ dwellings,

(j)  secondary dwellings,

(k)  semi-detached dwellings,

(l)  seniors housing,

(m)  shop top housing,

but does not include tourist and visitor accommodation or caravan parks.

residential care facility means accommodation for seniors or people with a disability that includes—

(a)  meals and cleaning services, and

(b)  personal care or nursing care, or both, and

(c)  appropriate staffing, furniture, furnishings and equipment for the provision of that accommodation and care,

but does not include a dwelling, hostel, hospital or psychiatric facility.

Note—

Residential care facilities are a type of seniors housing—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

residential flat building means a building containing 3 or more dwellings, but does not include an attached dwelling or multi dwelling housing.

Note—

Residential flat buildings are a type of residential accommodation—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

resource recovery facility means a building or place used for the recovery of resources from waste, including works or activities such as separating and sorting, processing or treating the waste, composting, temporary storage, transfer or sale of recovered resources, energy generation from gases and water treatment, but not including re-manufacture or disposal of the material by landfill or incineration.

Note—

Resource recovery facilities are a type of waste or resource management facility—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

respite day care centre means a building or place that is used for the care of seniors or people who have a disability and that does not provide overnight accommodation for people other than those related to the owner or operator of the centre.

restaurant or cafe means a building or place the principal purpose of which is the preparation and serving, on a retail basis, of food and drink to people for consumption on the premises, whether or not liquor, take away meals and drinks or entertainment are also provided.

Note—

Restaurants or cafes are a type of food and drink premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

restricted premises means premises that, due to their nature, restrict access to patrons or customers over 18 years of age, and includes sex shops and similar premises, but does not include a pub, hotel or motel accommodation, home occupation (sex services) or sex services premises.

restriction facilities means facilities where animals are constrained for management purposes, including milking sheds, pads, feed stalls, holding yards and paddocks where the number of livestock exceeds the ability of vegetation to recover from the effects of grazing in a normal growing season, but does not include facilities for drought or similar emergency relief.

retail premises means a building or place used for the purpose of selling items by retail, or hiring or displaying items for the purpose of selling them or hiring them out, whether the items are goods or materials (or whether also sold by wholesale), and includes any of the following—

(a)    (Repealed)

(b)  cellar door premises,

(c)  food and drink premises,

(d)  garden centres,

(e)  hardware and building supplies,

(f)  kiosks,

(g)  landscaping material supplies,

(h)  markets,

(i)  plant nurseries,

(j)  roadside stalls,

(k)  rural supplies,

(l)  shops,

(la)  specialised retail premises,

(m)  timber yards,

(n)  vehicle sales or hire premises,

but does not include highway service centres, service stations, industrial retail outlets or restricted premises.

Note—

Retail premises are a type of commercial premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

road means a public road or a private road within the meaning of the Roads Act 1993, and includes a classified road.

roadside stall means a place or temporary structure used for the retail sale of agricultural produce or hand crafted goods (or both) produced from the property on which the stall is situated or from an adjacent property.

Note—

See clause 5.4 for controls relating to the gross floor area of roadside stalls.

Roadside stalls are a type of retail premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

rural industry means the handling, treating, production, processing, storage or packing of animal or plant agricultural products for commercial purposes, and includes any of the following—

(a)  agricultural produce industries,

(b)  livestock processing industries,

(c)  composting facilities and works (including the production of mushroom substrate),

(d)  sawmill or log processing works,

(e)  stock and sale yards,

(f)  the regular servicing or repairing of plant or equipment used for the purposes of a rural enterprise.

Note—

Rural industries are not a type of industry—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

rural supplies means a building or place used for the display, sale or hire of stockfeeds, grains, seed, fertilizers, veterinary supplies and other goods or materials used in farming and primary industry production.

Note—

Rural supplies are a type of retail premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

rural worker’s dwelling means a building or place that is additional to a dwelling house on the same lot and that is used predominantly as a place of residence by persons employed, whether on a long-term or short-term basis, for the purpose of agriculture or a rural industry on that land.

Note—

Rural workers’ dwellings are a type of residential accommodation—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

sawmill or log processing works means a building or place used for handling, cutting, chipping, pulping or otherwise processing logs, baulks, branches or stumps, principally derived from surrounding districts, into timber or other products derived from wood.

Note—

Sawmill or log processing works are a type of rural industry—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

school means a government school or non-government school within the meaning of the Education Act 1990.

Note—

Schools are a type of educational establishment—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

school-based child care means a building or place within a school that is used to provide out-of-school-hours care (including vacation care) for school children only.

Note—

Accordingly, a building or place within a school that is used to provide out-of-school-hours care for both school children and pre-school children is not school-based child care.

secondary dwelling means a self-contained dwelling that—

(a)  is established in conjunction with another dwelling (the principal dwelling), and

(b)  is on the same lot of land as the principal dwelling, and

(c)  is located within, or is attached to, or is separate from, the principal dwelling.

Note—

See clause 5.4 for controls relating to the total floor area of secondary dwellings.

Secondary dwellings are a type of residential accommodation—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

self-storage units means premises that consist of individual enclosed compartments for storing goods or materials (other than hazardous or offensive goods or materials).

Note—

Self-storage units are a type of storage premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

semi-detached dwelling means a dwelling that is on its own lot of land and is attached to only one other dwelling.

Note—

Semi-detached dwellings are a type of residential accommodation—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

seniors housing means a building or place that is—

(a)  a residential care facility, or

(b)  a hostel within the meaning of clause 12 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004, or

(c)  a group of self-contained dwellings, or

(d)  a combination of any of the buildings or places referred to in paragraphs (a)–(c),

and that is, or is intended to be, used permanently for—

(e)  seniors or people who have a disability, or

(f)  people who live in the same household with seniors or people who have a disability, or

(g)  staff employed to assist in the administration of the building or place or in the provision of services to persons living in the building or place,

but does not include a hospital.

Note—

Seniors housing is a type of residential accommodation—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

service station means a building or place used for the sale by retail of fuels and lubricants for motor vehicles, whether or not the building or place is also used for any one or more of the following—

(a)  the ancillary sale by retail of spare parts and accessories for motor vehicles,

(b)  the cleaning of motor vehicles,

(c)  installation of accessories,

(d)  inspecting, repairing and servicing of motor vehicles (other than body building, panel beating, spray painting, or chassis restoration),

(e)  the ancillary retail selling or hiring of general merchandise or services or both.

serviced apartment means a building (or part of a building) providing self-contained accommodation to tourists or visitors on a commercial basis and that is regularly serviced or cleaned by the owner or manager of the building or part of the building or the owner’s or manager’s agents.

Note—

Serviced apartments are a type of tourist and visitor accommodation—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

sewage reticulation system means a building or place used for the collection and transfer of sewage to a sewage treatment plant or water recycling facility for treatment, or transfer of the treated waste for use or disposal, including associated—

(a)  pipelines and tunnels, and

(b)  pumping stations, and

(c)  dosing facilities, and

(d)  odour control works, and

(e)  sewage overflow structures, and

(f)  vent stacks.

Note—

Sewage reticulation systems are a type of sewerage system—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

sewage treatment plant means a building or place used for the treatment and disposal of sewage, whether or not the facility supplies recycled water for use as an alternative water supply.

Note—

Sewage treatment plants are a type of sewerage system—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

sewerage system means any of the following—

(a)  biosolids treatment facility,

(b)  sewage reticulation system,

(c)  sewage treatment plant,

(d)  water recycling facility,

(e)  a building or place that is a combination of any of the things referred to in paragraphs (a)–(d).

sex services means sexual acts or sexual services in exchange for payment.

sex services premises means a brothel, but does not include home occupation (sex services).

shop means premises that sell merchandise such as groceries, personal care products, clothing, music, homewares, stationery, electrical goods or the like or that hire any such merchandise, and includes a neighbourhood shop and neighbourhood supermarket, but does not include food and drink premises or restricted premises.

Note—

Shops are a type of retail premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

shop top housing means one or more dwellings located above ground floor retail premises or business premises.

Note—

Shop top housing is a type of residential accommodation—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

signage means any sign, notice, device, representation or advertisement that advertises or promotes any goods, services or events and any structure or vessel that is principally designed for, or that is used for, the display of signage, and includes any of the following—

(a)  an advertising structure,

(b)  a building identification sign,

(c)  a business identification sign,

but does not include a traffic sign or traffic control facilities.

site area means the area of any land on which development is or is to be carried out. The land may include the whole or part of one lot, or more than one lot if they are contiguous to each other, but does not include the area of any land on which development is not permitted to be carried out under this Plan.

Note—

The effect of this definition is varied by clause 4.5 for the purpose of the determination of permitted floor space area for proposed development.

site coverage means the proportion of a site area covered by buildings. However, the following are not included for the purpose of calculating site coverage—

(a)  any basement,

(b)  any part of an awning that is outside the outer walls of a building and that adjoins the street frontage or other site boundary,

(c)  any eaves,

(d)  unenclosed balconies, decks, pergolas and the like.

small bar means a small bar within the meaning of the Liquor Act 2007.

Note—

Small bars are a type of food and drink premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

spa pool has the same meaning as in the Swimming Pools Act 1992.

Note—

The term is defined to include any excavation, structure or vessel in the nature of a spa pool, flotation tank, tub or the like.

specialised retail premises means a building or place the principal purpose of which is the sale, hire or display of goods that are of a size, weight or quantity, that requires—

(a)  a large area for handling, display or storage, or

(b)  direct vehicular access to the site of the building or place by members of the public for the purpose of loading or unloading such goods into or from their vehicles after purchase or hire,

but does not include a building or place used for the sale of foodstuffs or clothing unless their sale is ancillary to the sale, hire or display of other goods referred to in this definition.

Note—

Examples of goods that may be sold at specialised retail premises include automotive parts and accessories, household appliances and fittings, furniture, homewares, office equipment, outdoor and recreation equipment, pet supplies and party supplies.

Specialised retail premises are a type of retail premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

stock and sale yard means a building or place that is used on a commercial basis for the purpose of offering livestock or poultry for sale and that may be used for the short-term storage and watering of stock.

Note—

Stock and sale yards are a type of rural industry—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

storage premises means a building or place used for the storage of goods, materials, plant or machinery for commercial purposes and where the storage is not ancillary to any industry, business premises or retail premises on the same parcel of land, and includes self-storage units, but does not include a heavy industrial storage establishment or a warehouse or distribution centre.

storey means a space within a building that is situated between one floor level and the floor level next above, or if there is no floor above, the ceiling or roof above, but does not include—

(a)  a space that contains only a lift shaft, stairway or meter room, or

(b)  a mezzanine, or

(c)  an attic.

swimming pool has the same meaning as in the Swimming Pools Act 1992.

Note—

The term is defined as follows—

swimming pool means an excavation, structure or vessel—

(a)  that is capable of being filled with water to a depth of 300 millimetres or more, and

(b)  that is solely or principally used, or that is designed, manufactured or adapted to be solely or principally used, for the purpose of swimming, wading, paddling or any other human aquatic activity,

and includes a spa pool, but does not include a spa bath, anything that is situated within a bathroom or anything declared by the regulations made under the Swimming Pools Act 1992 not to be a swimming pool for the purposes of that Act.

take away food and drink premises means premises that are predominantly used for the preparation and retail sale of food or drink (or both) for immediate consumption away from the premises.

Note—

Take away food and drink premises are a type of food and drink premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

tank-based aquaculture means aquaculture undertaken exclusively in tanks, but not including natural water-based aquaculture.

Note—

Tank-based aquaculture is a type of aquaculture—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary. Typical tank-based aquaculture is the tank culture of barramundi or abalone.

telecommunications facility means—

(a)  any part of the infrastructure of a telecommunications network, or

(b)  any line, cable, optical fibre, fibre access node, interconnect point equipment, apparatus, tower, mast, antenna, dish, tunnel, duct, hole, pit, pole or other structure in connection with a telecommunications network, or

(c)  any other thing used in or in connection with a telecommunications network.

telecommunications network means a system, or series of systems, that carries, or is capable of carrying, communications by means of guided or unguided electromagnetic energy, or both.

temporary structure has the same meaning as in the Act.

Note—

The term is defined as follows—

temporary structure includes a booth, tent or other temporary enclosure (whether or not part of the booth, tent or enclosure is permanent), and also includes a mobile structure.

the Act means the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

timber yard means a building or place the principal purpose of which is the sale of sawn, dressed or treated timber, wood fibre boards or similar timber products. It may include the cutting of such timber, boards or products to order and the sale of hardware, paint, tools and materials used in conjunction with the use and treatment of timber.

Note—

Timber yards are a type of retail premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

tourist and visitor accommodation means a building or place that provides temporary or short-term accommodation on a commercial basis, and includes any of the following—

(a)  backpackers’ accommodation,

(b)  bed and breakfast accommodation,

(c)  farm stay accommodation,

(d)  hotel or motel accommodation,

(e)  serviced apartments,

but does not include—

(f)  camping grounds, or

(g)  caravan parks, or

(h)  eco-tourist facilities.

transport depot means a building or place used for the parking or servicing of motor powered or motor drawn vehicles used in connection with a business, industry, shop or passenger or freight transport undertaking.

truck depot means a building or place used for the servicing and parking of trucks, earthmoving machinery and the like.

turf farming means the commercial cultivation of turf for sale and the removal of turf for that purpose.

Note—

Turf farming is a type of intensive plant agriculture—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

underground mining means—

(a)  mining carried out beneath the earth’s surface, including bord and pillar mining, longwall mining, top-level caving, sub-level caving and auger mining, and

(b)  shafts, drill holes, gas and water drainage works, surface rehabilitation works and access pits associated with that mining (whether carried out on or beneath the earth’s surface),

but does not include open cut mining.

urban release area means an area of land shown hatched and lettered “Urban Release Area” on the Urban Release Area Map.

Urban Release Area Map means the Moree Plains Local Environmental Plan 2011 Urban Release Area Map.

vehicle body repair workshop means a building or place used for the repair of vehicles or agricultural machinery, involving body building, panel building, panel beating, spray painting or chassis restoration.

vehicle repair station means a building or place used for the purpose of carrying out repairs to, or the selling and fitting of accessories to, vehicles or agricultural machinery, but does not include a vehicle body repair workshop or vehicle sales or hire premises.

vehicle sales or hire premises means a building or place used for the display, sale or hire of motor vehicles, caravans, boats, trailers, agricultural machinery and the like, whether or not accessories are sold or displayed there.

Note—

Vehicle sales or hire premises are a type of retail premises—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

veterinary hospital means a building or place used for diagnosing or surgically or medically treating animals, whether or not animals are kept on the premises for the purpose of treatment.

viticulture means the cultivation of grapes for use in the commercial production of fresh or dried fruit or wine.

Note—

Viticulture is a type of intensive plant agriculture—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

warehouse or distribution centre means a building or place used mainly or exclusively for storing or handling items (whether goods or materials) pending their sale, but from which no retail sales are made, and includes local distribution premises.

waste disposal facility means a building or place used for the disposal of waste by landfill, incineration or other means, including such works or activities as recycling, resource recovery and other resource management activities, energy generation from gases, leachate management, odour control and the winning of extractive material to generate a void for disposal of waste or to cover waste after its disposal.

Note—

Waste disposal facilities are a type of waste or resource management facility—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

waste or resource management facility means any of the following—

(a)  a resource recovery facility,

(b)  a waste disposal facility,

(c)  a waste or resource transfer station,

(d)  a building or place that is a combination of any of the things referred to in paragraphs (a)–(c).

waste or resource transfer station means a building or place used for the collection and transfer of waste material or resources, including the receipt, sorting, compacting, temporary storage and distribution of waste or resources and the loading or unloading of waste or resources onto or from road or rail transport.

Note—

Waste or resource transfer stations are a type of waste or resource management facility—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

water recreation structure means a structure used primarily for recreational purposes that has a direct structural connection between the shore and the waterway, and may include a pier, wharf, jetty or boat launching ramp.

water recycling facility means a building or place used for the treatment of sewage effluent, stormwater or waste water for use as an alternative supply to mains water, groundwater or river water (including, in particular, sewer mining works), whether the facility stands alone or is associated with other development, and includes associated—

(a)  retention structures, and

(b)  treatment works, and

(c)  irrigation schemes.

Note—

Water recycling facilities are a type of sewerage system—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

water reticulation system means a building or place used for the transport of water, including pipes, tunnels, canals, pumping stations, related electricity infrastructure and dosing facilities.

Note—

Water reticulation systems are a type of water supply system—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

water storage facility means a dam, weir or reservoir for the collection and storage of water, and includes associated monitoring or gauging equipment.

Note—

Water storage facilities are a type of water supply system—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

water supply system means any of the following—

(a)  a water reticulation system,

(b)  a water storage facility,

(c)  a water treatment facility,

(d)  a building or place that is a combination of any of the things referred to in paragraphs (a)–(c).

water treatment facility means a building or place used for the treatment of water (such as a desalination plant or a recycled or reclaimed water plant) whether the water produced is potable or not, and includes residuals treatment, storage and disposal facilities, but does not include a water recycling facility.

Note—

Water treatment facilities are a type of water supply system—see the definition of that term in this Dictionary.

waterbody means a waterbody (artificial) or waterbody (natural).

waterbody (artificial) or artificial waterbody means an artificial body of water, including any constructed waterway, canal, inlet, bay, channel, dam, pond, lake or artificial wetland, but does not include a dry detention basin or other stormwater management construction that is only intended to hold water intermittently.

waterbody (natural) or natural waterbody means a natural body of water, whether perennial or intermittent, fresh, brackish or saline, the course of which may have been artificially modified or diverted onto a new course, and includes a river, creek, stream, lake, lagoon, natural wetland, estuary, bay, inlet or tidal waters (including the sea).

watercourse means any river, creek, stream or chain of ponds, whether artificially modified or not, in which water usually flows, either continuously or intermittently, in a defined bed or channel, but does not include a waterbody (artificial).

waterway means the whole or any part of a watercourse, wetland, waterbody (artificial) or waterbody (natural).

wetland means—

(a)  natural wetland, including marshes, mangroves, backwaters, billabongs, swamps, sedgelands, wet meadows or wet heathlands that form a shallow waterbody (up to 2 metres in depth) when inundated cyclically, intermittently or permanently with fresh, brackish or salt water, and where the inundation determines the type and productivity of the soils and the plant and animal communities, or

(b)  artificial wetland, including marshes, swamps, wet meadows, sedgelands or wet heathlands that form a shallow waterbody (up to 2 metres in depth) when inundated cyclically, intermittently or permanently with water, and are constructed and vegetated with wetland plant communities.

wharf or boating facilities means a wharf or any of the following facilities associated with a wharf or boating that are not port facilities—

(a)  facilities for the embarkation or disembarkation of passengers onto or from any vessels, including public ferry wharves,

(b)  facilities for the loading or unloading of freight onto or from vessels and associated receival, land transport and storage facilities,

(c)  wharves for commercial fishing operations,

(d)  refuelling, launching, berthing, mooring, storage or maintenance facilities for any vessel,

(e)  sea walls or training walls,

(f)  administration buildings, communication, security and power supply facilities, roads, rail lines, pipelines, fencing, lighting or car parks.

wholesale supplies means a building or place used for the display, sale or hire of goods or materials by wholesale only to businesses that have an Australian Business Number registered under the A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999 of the Commonwealth.