Delivering a Standard Instrument LEP Strategic Planning Unit July 2011

Introduction Why a new LEP The process so far What does the Standard Instrument LEP look like? The cornerstones of the new Plan Next steps

Why a New LEP? All NSW Councils are required to prepare a Standard Template Give effect to strategic directions in Council’s settlement strategy, growth strategies and JAP

The process so far NSW Government released Standard LEP template in 2006 Timeframe for SRS new LEP is for completion in 2012 New Plan is a Conversion LEP informed by current strategic planning Planning Proposal adopted by Council in May Currently awaiting Gateway determination

Delivering a new LEP Outlining the Plan The Planning Proposal Developing the Plan working with the Department of Planning working with Council working with community resolve key issues for inclusion new zones, landuses, definitions local clauses Communicating the plan informing the community about the plan preparation process to date Formal Exhibition Expected 1 st half 2012 The new plan applies Approved by NSW Government Expected late 2012 **** * Feeding in Strategic Planning and Existing Professional & Technical Studies * Political Touch Points Council Meeting MAY Council Workshop The Cornerstones of the Plan MID 2011 Council Workshop The Shape of the Plan LAST HALF 2011 Council Workshop Communicating the Plan LATE 2011 Council Meeting EARLY 2012 WE ARE HERE Community and Stakeholder Consultation Scoping Strategic planning Background studies Technical information

The Standard Instrument LEP The new LEP must be:  Zone based  Conform with Standard Instrument format & content  Be consistent with state policies and regional strategies Mandatory provisions include:  34 zones from which to choose  Exempt and Complying Development provisions/schedules  Heritage provisions  Various clauses and map layers  Dictionary of definitions

The corner stones of the new Plan Conversion LEP Will give effect to recent strategic work including:  Rural living around Jindabyne and Cooma  Growth of towns and villages  Implement landuse outcomes of JAP  Updated and improved areas of environmental significance  Updated Heritage list Aims and objectives will be an amalgamation of what we have

The emerging conversion difficulties? No equivalent Standard zones to the eight individual localities in Rural LEP 2007 Standard definitions vary from both LEP 1997 and Rural LEP 2007 No equivalent for some uses particularly:  Tourism accommodation and uses  Rural living

General zone conversions (LEP 1997)  Zone 2(a) General Residential to: R2 Low Density Residential  Zone 2(b) Mixed Residential to: R1 General Residential  Zone 2(v) Village to: RU5 Village  Zone 1(c) Rural Residential to: R5 Large Lot Residential

General zone conversions (LEP 1997)  Zone 3(a) Business to: B2 Local Centre  Zone 4 Industrial to: IN1 General Industrial  Zone 3(b) Urban Tourist Accommodation Zone 1(d) Rural Tourist Accommodation to: Undetermined

General zone conversions (LEP 1997)  Zone 6 Open Space to: RE1 Public Recreation  Zone 8 National Parks and Nature Reserves to: E1 National Parks and Nature Reserves

Preliminary zone conversions (Rural LEP 2007)  Rural localities have no directly applicable zones, possibilities include:  Brothers-Bobundara, Berridale-Coolringdon, Dalgety-Numbla Vale localities to: RU1 Primary Production  Adaminaby-Eucumbene, Rocky Plain- Eucumbene, Moonbah-Ingebirah, Jindabyne to: RU2 Rural Landscape  Crakenback to: E4 Environmental Living

Feedback so far Department of Planning and Infrastructure  Bi partisan support for template  positive, supportive to work through local issues  No indication of required changes from State Agencies Community  Willingness to understand the changes  Future involvement

Next Steps Gateway determination will indicate specific timeframe for development of LEP, consultation requirements and further information. Continue to develop the new LEP with Council and the community with guidance from the Department. Work towards adoption and gazettal of a new plan by mid to late 2012.