What is a Local Environmental Plan
A Local Environmental Plan (LEP) is the principal legal document for determining land use and controlling development at the local level. Land uses and standards are determined by both State and local objectives for the future of the area. LEPs control and guide proposed development using land use zones and development standards. They also contain a range of provisions such as those relating to heritage, subdivision, flooding and floor space ratio.A LEP is made by Council in consultation with the community, and approved by the Minister for Planning, according to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulations.
What Local Environmental Plan Applies
The Tamworth Regional Local Environmental Plan 2010 is now in force following its gazettal on Friday 21 January 2011. The Local Environmental Plans of the former Tamworth City, Parry, Nundle, Manilla and Barraba Shires have been repealed (to the extent that they applied to the Tamworth Regional Council area).
Tamworth Regional Local Environmental Plan 2010.
The Tamworth Regional Local Environmental Plan 2010 is a principal LEP which means it has been made in a standard form prescribed in the Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Order 2006. The maps which accompany the LEP, such as zoning and lot size must also conform with the standard technical requirements for LEP maps.
Further Information
Any queries in relation to the Tamworth Regional Local Environmental Plan 2010 or Tamworth Regional Development Control Plan 2010 may be directed to Council’s Planning and Community Services Directorate by phoning (02) 6767 5507, during normal business hours.