Please note: This information is provided for general purposes only. It should not be relied upon for any specific purpose or in relation to any particular building or development matter.

If you need detailed advice on any particular building or development issue you should obtain your own independent advice. A planning certificate should be purchased to determine the development controls that apply to a specific property.

The following development control tables are extracts from Councils planning documents the Gosford Planning Scheme Ordinance and Interim Development Order and are provided for general information purposes only. The tables need to be read in the context of the entire planning intrument and applicable SEPPs, LEPs, DCPs and other policies. Please contact Council if you require further information.

The Council must not grant consent for development on land within a zone unless
(a) it has taken into consideration the objectives of the zone and the consistency of that development within those objectives as well as the objectives of the Local Government Act 1993 relating to ecologically sustainable development and
(b) it has taken into consideration the character of the development site and the surrounding area, where, for the purpose of this provision, character means the qualities that distinguish each area and the individual properties located within that area

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ZONE NO. 1(a) NON URBAN (Light brown)

Objective of the zone
The objective of Zone No. 1(a) is to provide for non-urban activities in proximity to urban areas covered by this Ordinance.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of: agriculture; home occupations; recreation areas.Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of: animal establishments; bed and breakfast accommodation; camping grounds or caravan parks; child care centres; communication facilities; community facilities; dual occupancies-attached; dwelling-houses; educational establishments; general stores; home industries; places of public worship; plant nurseries; roads; rural industries; utility installations; veterinary hospitals.Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 1(b) NON URBAN
(Light brown with dark scarlet edging and lettered 1(b))

Objective of the zone
The objective of Zone No. 1(b) is to provide for non-urban activities in proximity to urban areas covered by this Ordinance.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
agriculture; home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of: animal establishments; bed and breakfast accommodation; camping grounds or caravan parks; child care centres; communication facilities; community facilities; dual occupancies-attached;dwelling-houses; educational establishments; general stores; home industries; places of public worship; plant nurseries; roads; rural industries; utility installations; veterinary hospitals.Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 1(c) NON URBAN
(Light brown with dark scarlet edging and lettered 1(c))

Objective of the zone
The objective of Zone No. 1(c) is to provide for non-urban activities in proximity to urban areas covered by this Ordinance.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
agriculture; home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
animal establishments; bed and breakfast accommodation; camping grounds or caravan parks; child care centres; communication facilities, community facilities; dual occupancies-attached; dwelling-houses; educational establishments; general stores; home industries; motels; places of public worship; plant nurseries; roads; rural industries; utility installations; veterinary hospitals. Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 1(d) NON URBAN (VILLAGE)
(Uncoloured with dark scarlet edging and lettered "V")

Objective of the zone
The objective of Zone No. 1(d) is to identify land in existing non-urban areas for the purposes of providing services for the non-urban population.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
agriculture; home occupations; recreation areas.
Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
bed and breakfast accommodation; camping grounds or caravan parks; child care centres; clubs; commercial premises; communication facilities; dual occupancies-attached; dwelling-houses; educational establishments; home industries; hospitals; hotels; motels; places of assembly; places of public worship; plant nurseries; reception rooms; recreation and sporting facilities; residential flat buildings; restaurants; roads; rural industries; service stations; shops; utility installations. Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 2(a) RESIDENTIAL
(Light scarlet with heavy black edging and lettered 2(a))

Objectives of the zone
The objectives of Zone No. 2(a) are:
(a) to make provision for the orderly and economic development of suitable land for a variety of low density housing forms which are essentially domestic in scale and which have private gardens; and
(b) to provide for other uses, but only where they:
(i) are compatible with a low density residential environment and afford services to residents at a local level; and
(ii) are unlikely to adversely affect residential amenity or place demands on services beyond the level reasonably required for low scale housing.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
agriculture; home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Cluster development.
Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
bed and breakfast accommodation; boatsheds; child care centres; communication facilities; community facilities; dual occupancies-attached; dual occupancies-detached; dwelling-houses; educational establishments; exhibition homes; general stores; home businesses; home industries; hospitals; places of public worship; roads; utility installations. Subdivision.

3. PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 2(b) RESIDENTIAL
(Light scarlet with heavy black edging and lettered 2 (b))

Objectives of the zone
The objectives of Zone No. 2(b) are:
(a) to make provision for the orderly and economic development of suitable land in appropriate locations for a variety of housing forms at medium density; and
(b) to provide for other uses which:
(i) are compatible with a medium density residential environment and afford services to residents at a local level; and
(ii) are unlikely to adversely affect residential amenity or place demands on services beyond the level reasonably required for medium density residential uses.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
home occupations; recreation areas.
Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
bed and breakfast accommodation; boarding houses; carparks; child care centres; communication facilities; community facilities; dual occupancies-attached; dual occupancies-detached; dwelling-houses; educational establishments; exhibition homes; general stores; home industries: hospitals; medical centres; motels; places of public worship; residential flat buildings; roads; utility installations.
Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 2(c) RESIDENTIAL
(Light scarlet with heavy black edging and lettered 2(c))

Objectives of the zone
The objectives of Zone No. 2(c) are:
(a) to make provision for the orderly and economic development of suitable land in appropriate locations for housing at medium to high density; and
(b) to provide for other uses which:
(i) are compatible with a medium to high density residential environment and afford services to residents at a local level; and
(ii) are unlikely to adversely affect residential amenity or place demands on services beyond the level reasonably required for high density residential uses.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
bed and breakfast accommodation; boarding houses; carparks; child care centres; communication facilities; community facilities; dual occupancies-attached; dual occupancies-detached; dwelling-houses; educational establishments; exhibition homes; general stores; home industries; hospitals; medical centres; motels; places of public worship; residential flat buildings; roads; utility installations. Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 2(d) RESIDENTIAL
(Light scarlet with heavy black edging and lettered 2 (d))

Objectives of the zone
The objectives of Zone No. 2(d) are:
(a) to make provision for the orderly and economic development of suitable land in appropriate locations for housing at high density; and
(b) to provide for other uses which:
(i) are compatible with a high density residential environment and afford services at a local level; and
(ii) are unlikely to adversely affect residential amenity or place demands on services beyond the level reasonably required for high density residential uses.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
bed and breakfast accommodation; boarding houses; carparks; child care centres; communication facilities; community facilities; dual occupancies-attached; dual occupancies-detached; dwelling-houses; educational establishments; exhibition homes; general stores; home industries; hospitals; medical centres; motels; places of public worship; residential flat buildings; roads; utility installations. Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 2(f) RESIDENTIAL (Beach Frontage)
(Light scarlet with dark red edging and lettered 2(f))

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 2(f) is to ensure that low scale development on land situated in proximity to public areas or identified as being subject to hazard from coastal erosion and storms (or both) is located and constructed so as to avoid or minimise the potential hazard and minimise visual impact.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
bed and breakfast accommodation; dwelling-houses, recreation areas; roads; utility installations. Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 3(a) BUSINESS (GENERAL)
(Light blue)

Objectives of the Zone
The objectives of Zone No. 3(a) are:
(a) to provide for the development of retail and commercial centres which make provision for the shopping and service needs of the community at the regional, district or neighbourhood level (or at 2 or more of these levels); and
(b) to allow residential or other ancillary development but only where it is unlikely to significantly prejudice the supply of retail and commercial floor space within the City of Gosford.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
advertisements; bed and breakfast accommodation; boarding houses; bulky goods salesrooms or showrooms; bus depots; carparks; childcare centres; clubs; commercial premises; communication facilities; community facilities; educational establishments; general stores; goods terminals; hardware and building supply outlets; hotels; medical centres; motels; motor showrooms; places of assembly; places of public worship; plant nurseries; reception rooms; recreation and sporting facilities; residential flat buildings; restaurants; roads; service stations; shops; shop-top housing; utility installations; vehicle repair stations; warehouses. Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 3(b) BUSINESS (SPECIAL)
(Light blue with dark scarlet edging and lettered 3(b))

Objectives of the zone
The objectives of Zone No. 3(b) are:
(a) to provide for the development of commercial centres which make provision for the service needs of the community; and
(b) to allow residential or other ancillary development but only where it is unlikely to significantly prejudice the supply of commercial floor space within the City of Gosford.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
advertisements; bed and breakfast accommodation; boarding houses; bulky goods salesrooms or showrooms; bus depots; carparks; child care centres; clubs; commercial premises; community facilities; dwelling-houses; educational establishments; goods terminals; hardware and building supply outlets; hotels; light industries; medical centres; motels; motor showrooms; places of assembly; places of public worship; plant nurseries; recreation and sporting facilities; recreation areas; residential flat buildings; restaurants; roads; service stations; shop-top housing; tennis courts; utility installations; vehicle repair stations; warehouses. Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 3(c) BUSINESS (CENTRAL)
(Light blue with heavy black edging with lettered 3(c))

Objectives of the Zone
The objectives of Zone No. 3(c) are:
(a) to provide for the development of retail and commercial centres which make provision for the shopping and service needs at a regional level for the community within the Gosford Central Business District; and
(b) to allow residential or other ancillary development but only where it is unlikely to significantly prejudice the supply of retail and commercial floor space within the City of Gosford.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
advertisements; boarding houses; bulky goods salesrooms or showrooms; carparks; child care centres; clubs; commercial premises; communication facilities; community facilities; educational establishments; general stores; goods terminals; hardware and building supply outlets; hotels; medical centres; motels; motor showrooms; places of assembly; places of public worship; plant nurseries; reception rooms; recreation and sporting facilities; residential flat buildings; restaurants; roads; service stations; shops; utility installations; vehicle repair stations; warehouses. Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 4(a) INDUSTRIAL (GENERAL)
(Purple)

Objectives of the Zone
The objectives of Zone No. 4(a) are:
(a) to enable the development or use of land for industrial or storage purposes (or both) which require, due to the nature of the activity concerned, physical separation from other industrial, commercial, retail and residential uses; and
(b) to allow other development where it:
(i) is of a nature which the community feels is appropriate only in the Industrial (General) areas; and
(ii) provides for relatively low intensity uses with extensive floor space requirements which, by nature of the activity concerned, require direct and easy access to motor vehicle parking areas for loading purposes; and
(iii) is unlikely to prejudice the viability of established retail and commercial centres when considered both on its own and with other similar land uses which are existing or proposed; and
(iv) is primarily intended to provide personal services to persons occupied or employed in carrying out development otherwise permitted in the zone.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
advertisements; animal establishments; boarding houses; bus depots; brothels; carparks; childcare centres; clubs; communication facilities; community facilities; educational establishments; goods terminals; hardware and building supply outlets; heliports; industries; medical centres; motor showrooms; places of public worship; reception rooms; recreation and sporting facilities; restaurants, retail plant nurseries; roads; service stations; utility installations; vehicle body repair workshops; vehicle repair stations; veterinary hospitals; warehouses. Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 4(b) INDUSTRIAL (LIGHT)
(Purple with dark scarlet edging and lettered 4 (b))

Objectives of the Zone
The objectives of Zone No. 4(b) are:
(a) to enable the development or use of land for industrial or storage purposes (or both) which, due to the nature of the activity concerned, can be located in reasonable proximity to other industrial, commercial, retail and residential uses; and
(b) to allow other development where it:
(i) provides for relatively low intensity uses with extensive floor space requirements which, by nature of the activity concerned, require direct and easy access to motor vehicle parking areas for loading purposes; and
(ii) is unlikely to prejudice the viability of established retail and commercial centres when considered both on its own and with other similar land uses which are existing or proposed; and
(iii) is primarily intended to provide personal services to persons occupied or employed in carrying out development otherwise permitted in the zone.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
advertisements; animal establishments; boarding houses; bus depots; carparks; childcare centres; clubs; communication facilities; community facilities; educational establishments; hardware and building supply outlets; industries; light industries, medical centres; places of public worship; reception rooms; recreation and sporting facilities; retail plant nurseries; service stations; utility installations; vehicle repair stations; veterinary hospitals; warehouses.
Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 4(c) INDUSTRIAL (EXTRACTIVE)
(Purple with dark scarlet edging and lettered 4(c))

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 4(c) is to identify land for extractive industry purposes under this Ordinance.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
communication facilities; extractive industries; roads; utility installations.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 4(d) INDUSTRIAL (OFFENSIVE OR HAZARDOUS)
(Purple with dark scarlet edging and lettered 4(d))

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 4(d) is to provide for certain land uses which, because of their nature, cannot be permitted in other industrially-zoned localities.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
communication facilities; hazardous industries; hazardous storage establishments; offensive industries; offensive storage establishments; roads; utility installations.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 5(a) SPECIAL USES
(Yellow)

Objectives of the Zone
The objectives of Zone No. 5(a) are:
a) to provide for the development of some miscellaneous public facilities; and
(b) to provide for other land uses if they do not affect the usefulness of the land for the purpose for which it is zoned.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
the particular land use indicated by scarlet lettering on the scheme map; roads; utility installations.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 5(b) SPECIAL USES (RAILWAYS)
(Dark Grey)

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 5(b) is to provide for the development of railway facilities and services in certain parts of the Gosford area.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 3.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Nil.

ZONE NO. 5(d) SPECIAL USES - ROADS RESERVATION
(Grey)

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 5(d) is to provide for the development of road facilities and services in certain parts of the Gosford area.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
roads; utility installations.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 5(e) SPECIAL USES (ARTERIAL ROAD - PROPOSED)
(Broken Red band between firm black lines)

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 5(e) is to provide for the development of arterial road facilities and services in certain parts of the Gosford area.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
roads; utility installations.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 6(a) OPEN SPACE (RECREATION)
(Dark Green)

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 6(a) is to identify and make provision for land for the purposes of leisure and recreation to promote community benefits and contribute to the amount and distribution of public open space areas at acceptable levels and at standards which meet the needs of the community.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
camping grounds or caravan parks; community facilities; roads; utility installations.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 6(b) OPEN SPACE (SPECIAL PURPOSES)
(Uncoloured with dark green edging)

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 6(b) is to identify land for open space purposes, being land that is not able to be appropriately included in other open space zones.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
the particular land use indicated by scarlet lettering on the scheme map;
roads; utility installations.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 6(c) OPEN SPACE (PRIVATE RECREATION)
(Dark green with yellow edging)

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 6(c) is to restrict development for the purposes of private recreation facilities to development that:
(a) promotes community benefits; and
(b) does not reduce the amount and distribution of public open space areas below acceptable levels or standards which meet the needs of the community; and
(c) does not have an unacceptable impact on the amenity of adjacent localities.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
clubs; recreation and sporting facilities; recreation areas; restaurants; roads; utility installations.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 6(d) OPEN SPACE (REGIONAL)
(Light green with scarlet edging)

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 6(d) is to identify and protect land for acquisition by the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning for open space purposes.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
roads; utility installations.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 6(e) OPEN SPACE (PROPOSED)
(Light green with scarlet edging and lettered 6(e))

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 6(e) is to identify and protect land for acquisition by a public authority for open space purposes.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
dwelling-houses; home occupations; roads; utility installations.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 8 NATIONAL PARKS, NATURE RESERVES and
STATE RECREATION AREAS RESERVATION
(Uncoloured with green edging and lettered (8))

Objectives of the Zone
The objectives of Zone No. 8 are:
(a) to identify land which is reserved or dedicated under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974; and
(b) to allow for the management and appropriate use of that land as provided for in the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Exempt development. Development for any purpose authorised by or under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Nil.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 9(a) RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT (FLOOD PRONE LAND)
(Dark Brown)

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 9(a) is to ensure that buildings for residential use on land in the zone identified as flood prone are appropriately located and constructed.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
drainage; dwelling-houses; flood mitigation works; utility installations.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 9 (b) RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT -
SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL(SITE AND SERVICES CONSTRAINTS)
(Dark brown with scarlet edging and lettered 9 (b))

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 9(b) is to ensure that the particular issues constraining the use of the land in the zone are adequately considered and addressed in determining the location and requirements for buildings for residential use.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
bed and breakfast accommodation; dwelling-houses; roads; utility installations.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 9 (c) RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT (STEEP LAND)
(Dark brown with heavy black edging and lettered 9(c))

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 9(c) is to ensure that buildings for residential use on land in the zone identified as being steep or unstable are suitably located and constructed.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
bed and breakfast accommodation; communication facilities; dwelling-houses; recreation areas; roads; utility installations. Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 1(a) RURAL (AGRICULTURE)
(Light Brown)

Objectives of the zone
The objectives of Zone No. 1(a) are:
(a) to identify and provide suitable land for agricultural use; and
(b) to protect the agricultural potential of land identified as suitable for agricultural use; and
(c) to prevent the fragmentation of prime agricultural land; and
(d) to enable uses which are complementary to, and compatible with, the use of land for agriculture; and
(e) to protect the rural landscape quality of the area; and
(f) to protect water catchments, water quality, soil conditions, and important eco-systems such as streams, estuaries, and wetlands, from inappropriate development and land management practices.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
agriculture; home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
animal establishments; bed and breakfast accommodation; child care centres; dams; dual occupancies-attached; dwelling-houses; educational establishments; extractive industries; forestry; home businesses; horse establishments; intensive agriculture; mines; places of public worship; plant nurseries; roads; roadside stalls; rural industries; rural tourist facilities; rural tourist units; stock and sale yards; utility installations; veterinary hospitals.
Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 1(b) RURAL (HIGHWAY PROTECTION)
(Light Brown with dark red edging and lettered 1(b))

Objective of the zone
The objective of Zone No. 1(b) is to control the use and development of land adjacent to certain roads.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
agriculture; home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
animal establishments; bed and breakfast accommodation; dams; child care centres; dual occupancies-attached; dwelling-houses; educational establishments; home industries; horse establishments; intensive agriculture; mines; roads; rural industries; rural tourist facilities; rural tourist units; utility installations; veterinary hospitals. Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 1(c) RURAL (RURAL PURPOSES)
(Light brown with dark red edging and lettered 1(c))

Objectives of the zone
The objectives of Zone No. 1(c) are:
(a) to control the use and development of rural land, not being prime agricultural land, to allow a range of agricultural and other appropriate uses which do not detract from the rural landscape and character, and
(b) to provide opportunity for expansive and low intensity land uses which are suitably located in a rural landscape.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
agriculture; home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
animal establishments; bed and breakfast accommodation; dams; dual occupancies-attached; dwelling-houses; educational establishments; extractive industries; home industries; horse establishments; mines; places of public worship; plant nurseries; roads; utility installations; veterinary hospitals.
Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 1(d) RURAL (URBAN INVESTIGATION)
(Light brown with dark red edging and lettered 1 (d))

Objective of the zone
The objective of Zone No. 1(d) is to identify land currently used for rural purposes that may have the potential for urban purposes and prevent such land from being developed in a manner that may preclude future urban development.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
agriculture; home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
animal establishments; bed and breakfast accommodation; childcare centres; dams; dwelling-houses; dual occupancies-attached; educational establishments; extractive industries; home industries; horse establishments; mines; places of public worship; plant nurseries; roads; utility installations; veterinary hospitals. Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 2 (VILLAGE)
(uncoloured with "V" superimposed)

Objective of the zone
The objective of Zone No. 2 is to identify land within existing rural areas for the purposes of providing services for the rural population.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
agriculture; home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
animal establishments; bed and breakfast accommodation; camping grounds or caravan parks; childcare centres; clubs; commercial premises; dams; dwelling-houses; educational establishments; home industries; hospitals; hotels; motels; places of assembly; places of public worship; plant nurseries; reception rooms; recreation and sporting facilities; residential flat buildings; restaurants; roads; rural industries; service stations; shops; utility installations; veterinary hospitals.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 4 INDUSTRIAL (EXTRACTIVE)
(Purple with dark scarlet edging and lettered 4 (c))

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 4 is to identify land for extractive industry purposes.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
extractive industries; roads; utility installations.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 5 SPECIAL USES
(Yellow with scarlet lettering superimposed thereon)

Objectives of the Zone
The objectives of Zone No. 5 are:
(a) to provide for the development of some miscellaneous public facilities on certain land; and
(b) to provide for other land uses if they do not affect the usefulness of the land for the purpose for which it is zoned.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
the particular purpose indicated by scarlet lettering on the I.D.C. map; roads; utility installations.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

New Zone LEP 391 GG 28.07.00 ZONE No. 5(b) SPECIAL USES - FESTIVAL DEVELOPMENT SITE (Yellow and lettered 5(b))

Objectives of the zone
The objectives of Zone No.5(b) are:
(a) to delineate land administered by the Festival Development Corporation to be actively developed in accordance with this Order; and
(b) to facilitate the development of a regional festival events centre, focused on a garden theme, and to encourage a wide range of activities which will contribute to the economic, recreational and educational development of the Central Coast; and
(c) to promote economic development and the creation of employment on the Central Coast by providing for the development of permanent gardens, and for festivals, sporting, entertainment, community and cultural facilities, for information technology and for educational, speciality retail and commercial development; and
(d) to ensure that development contributes to an ecologically sustainable environment and reflects equal and integrated consideration of social, economic and environmental design issues; and
(e) to ensure that conventional residential and industrial development that is not integral to the festival development site does not occur.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 3.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

The use of the land for permanent residential or industrial purposes (other than that which constitutes exempt development or ancillary to development carried out pursuant to a development consent granted under clause 103 and is in accordance with the objectives of the zone.

ZONE NO. 6(a) OPEN SPACE (RECREATION)
(Dark Green)

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 6(a) is to identify and make provision for land for the purposes of leisure and recreation and which promotes worthwhile community benefits and contributes to the amount and distribution of public open space areas at acceptable levels and standards which meet the needs of the community.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
camping grounds or caravan parks; community facilities; roads; utility installations.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 6(b) OPEN SPACE (SPECIAL PURPOSES)
(Uncoloured with dark green edging)

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 6(b) is to identify land for open space purposes, being land that is not able to be appropriately included in other open space zones.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
the particular purpose as indicated by scarlet lettering on the I.D.C. map; roads; utility installations.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

New zone LEP 391 GG 28.07.00 ZONE No. 6(c) OPEN SPACE (ESCARPMENT PROTECTION) (Green and lettered 6(c))

Objectives of the zone
The objectives of Zone No. 6(c) are:
(a) to delineate environmentally sensitive land administered by the Festival Development Corporation that is only suitable for limited development; and
(b) to recognise and protect the environmental and scenic integrity of the escarpment at Mount Penang, Kariong; and
(c) to enable development of the land for open space and limited community facilities, recreational and low key-tourist activities and other ancillary or related development that will encourage the enjoyment and preservation of the environmental qualities, provided that those activities do not impact on the environmental or scenic quality of the land.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purposes of: aboriginal cultural centres, child care centres, community facilities, eco-tourism, educational establishments, recreation and sporting facilities, recreation areas, roads, utility installations.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 6(d) OPEN SPACE (REGIONAL OPEN SPACE)
(Light green with dark red edging)

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 6(d) is to identify and protect land for acquisition by the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning for open space purposes.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
roads; utility installations.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 7 (a) CONSERVATION AND SCENIC PROTECTION (CONSERVATION)
(Orange)
Objectives of the zone
The objectives of Zone No. 7(a) are:
(a) the conservation and rehabilitation of areas of high environmental value;
(b) the preservation and rehabilitation of areas of high visual and scenic quality in the natural landscape;
(c) the provision and retention of suitable habitats for flora and fauna;
(d) the prohibition of development on or within proximity to significant ecosystems, including rainforests and estuarine wetlands;
(e) the provision and retention of areas of visual contrast within the City, particularly the "backdrop" created by the retention of the ridgelines in their natural state;
(f) the provision of opportunities for informal recreational pursuits, such as bushwalking and picnics, in appropriate locations;
(g) the minimisation or prohibition of development so that the environmental and visual qualities of the natural areas are not eroded by the cumulative impact of incremental, individually minor developments;
(h) the minimisation or prohibition of development in areas that are unsuitable for development by virtue of soil erosion, land slip, slope instability, coastal erosion or bushfire hazard.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
agriculture; bed and breakfast accommodation; dams; dwelling-houses; roads; Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 7(b) CONSERVATION AND SCENIC PROTECTION
(SCENIC PROTECTION)
(Orange with dark red edging and lettered 7(b))

Objective of the zone
The objective of Zone No. 7(b) is to enable a limited range of development (including tourist facilities) on land on the Somersby Plateau and Calga Plateau which has been identified as possessing aesthetic or conservation values where:
(a) it can be demonstrated that the development can be carried out in a manner that minimises risks from natural hazards, functions efficiently, does not prejudice other economic development and does not significantly detract from the aesthetic or conservation quality of the land within the zone; and
(b) the development will not detract from the scenic quality of the area as viewed from within the zone or from other areas of the City; and
(c) the development is unlikely to have a significant detrimental effect on the growth of native plant communities, the survival of native wildlife populations or the provision and quality of habitats for both indigenous and migratory species; and
(d) the development will not place undue demands on existing infrastructure.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
agriculture; home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of: animal establishments; bed and breakfast accommodation; camping grounds or caravan parks; child care centres; clubs; dams; dual occupancies - attached; dwelling-houses; educational establishments; extractive industries; home industries; hotels; lawn cemeteries; mines; motels; places of public worship; plant nurseries; recreation and sporting facilities; recreation establishments; restaurants; roads; roadside stalls; utility installations; veterinary hospitals. Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 7(c2) CONSERVATION AND SCENIC PROTECTION
(SCENIC PROTECTION - RURAL SMALL HOLDINGS)
(Orange with dark red edging and lettered 7(c2))

Objectives of the zone
The objectives of Zone No. 7(c2) are:
(a) to provide a buffer or transition zone between conservation areas and urban areas; and
(b) to enable development for the purposes of rural-residential holdings to be carried out on land which is suitable for those purposes and which is unlikely:
(i) to adversely affect the aesthetic and scenic value of the land and its setting; or
(ii) to create a demand for the uneconomic provision of services; and
(c) to allow for non-residential uses where those uses are:
(i) compatible with rural-residential development and unlikely to create an unreasonable demand for public services or substantially reduce existing levels of service;
(ii) unlikely to adversely affect the aesthetic and scenic value of the land and its setting; and
(iii) unlikely to interfere unreasonably with the amenity of adjoining properties.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
agriculture; home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
animal establishments; bed and breakfast accommodation; child care centres; dams; dual occupancies-attached; dwelling-houses; educational establishments; home industries; places of public worship; plant nurseries; roads; roadside stalls; utility installations; veterinary hospitals. Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 7(c3) CONSERVATION AND SCENIC PROTECTION
(SCENIC PROTECTION - TOURIST ACCOMMODATION)
(Orange with dark red edging and lettered 7(c3))

Objective of the zone
The objective of Zone No. 7(c3) is to enable a limited range of development, including tourist accommodation, on land between the Somersby Plateau and the ocean which has been identified as possessing significant aesthetic or conservation value, and where:
(a) it can be demonstrated that the development can be carried out in a manner which will not significantly prejudice the aesthetic or conservation quality of the land within the zone; and
(b) the development is unlikely to have a significant detrimental effect on the growth of native plant communities, the survival of native wildlife populations or the provision and quality of habitats for both indigenous and migratory species; and
(c) the development will not place undue demands on existing infrastructure.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
agriculture; home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of: advertisements; animal establishments; bed and breakfast accommodation; camping grounds or caravan parks; child care centres; clubs; dams; dual occupancies-attached; dwelling-houses;educational establishments; home industries; hotels; lawn cemeteries; places of public worship; plant nurseries; recreation and sporting facilities; recreation establishments; restaurants; roads; roadside stalls; tourist units; utility installations; veterinary hospitals. Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 7(c4) CONSERVATION AND SCENIC PROTECTION
(SCENIC PROTECTION - MANGROVE CREEK)
(Orange with dark red edging and lettered 7(c4))

Objective of the zone
The objective of Zone No. 7(c4) is to allow for the continuation of established uses in the vicinity of Mangrove Creek at a scale and intensity sympathetic to the scenic and environmental qualities of the area.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
agriculture; home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
animal establishments; bed and breakfast accommodation; camping and caravan parks; clubs; dams; dual occupancies-attached; dwelling-houses; educational establishments; extractive industries; forestry; home industries; hotels; mines; motels; places of public worship; plant nurseries; recreation establishments; restaurants; roads; roadside stalls; utility installations; veterinary hospitals. Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 7(c5) CONSERVATION AND SCENIC PROTECTION
(SCENIC PROTECTION - TOURIST)
(Orange with dark red edging and lettered 7(c5))

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 7(c5) is to allow for the continuation of established uses in the vicinity of the Hawkesbury River at a scale and intensity sympathetic to the scenic and environmental qualities of the area.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
agriculture; home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
advertisements; bed and breakfast accommodation; boat fuelling, hiring, launching and servicing facilities; camping and caravan parks; child care centres; dams; dual occupancies-attached; dwelling-houses; home industries; recreation establishments; restaurants; roads; utility installations. Subdivision.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 7(c6) CONSERVATION AND SCENIC PROTECTION
(SCENIC PROTECTION - RESIDENTIAL)
(Orange with dark red edging and lettered 7(c6))

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 7(c6) is to provide for residential development on suitable areas of previously subdivided land in the vicinity of the Hawkesbury River.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
agriculture; home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
bed and breakfast accommodation; dual occupancies-attached; dwelling-houses; roads; utility installations.

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 7(d) CONSERVATION AND SCENIC PROTECTION
(COASTAL LAND PROTECTION)
(Orange with dark red edging and lettered 7(d))

Objectives of the zone
The objectives of Zone No. 7(d)are:
(a) to identify and designate coastal land possessing special aesthetic, ecological or scientific value; and
(b) to restrict the type and scale of development to that which is compatible with land possessing special aesthetic, ecological or scientific values; and(c) to allow such development only where it can be carried out in a manner that does not detract from the aesthetic, ecological or scientific value of the land.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
agriculture; home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
bed and breakfast accommodation; dwelling-houses; extracting sand; forestry; golf courses; home businesses; mining; roads.
Subdivision

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.

ZONE NO. 7(e) CONSERVATION AND SCENIC PROTECTION
(COASTAL LAND ACQUISITION)
(Orange with dark red edging and lettered 7(e))

Objective of the Zone
The objective of Zone No. 7(e) is to identify and designate coastal land possessing aesthetic, ecological, or scientific value for purchase by the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning.

1 DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
agriculture; home occupations; recreation areas. Exempt development.

2 DEVELOPMENT THAT NEEDS CONSENT

Development (other than exempt development) for the purpose of:
agriculture; bed and breakfast accommodation; dwelling-houses; roads

3 PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT

Any development not included in Item 1 or 2.