Local environmental plans

Local Environmental Plans (LEPs) are the main planning documents that guide how we can use and develop land. LEPs set out how land is zoned - for housing, business, industry, rural use, or open space. They help manage local growth to meet the community's long-term goals.

Eurobodalla Local Environmental Plan 2012

The Eurobodalla Local Environmental Plan 2012 (the LEP) applies to most land in Eurobodalla. It explains what you can build or develop on your property, and what requires Council approval:

View the full LEP

What the LEP covers

The LEP provides clear guidance on:

• Zoning: The types of development allowed in each area.
• Land-use controls: How you can use your property (eg, residential, business or industrial).
• Development requirements: Includes lot size for certain development, building heights, and areas for specific types of buildings.

For more detail, check out the land-use table in the LEP. It lists development types allowed without consent and those that need approval.

Development control plans

Eurobodalla's development control plans (DCPs) give more detailed rules to follow under the LEP. They set local design and site requirements for new buildings and developments, including:

• building setbacks and site coverage
• landscaping and design standards
• environmental and heritage considerations.

These plans help ensure new development fits well within the character of each area.

Learn more about DCPs 

Planning and development tools

You can use online tools to check planning controls and zoning for your property. These include:

• NSW Planning Portal - ePlanning tool: Explore property zoning, environmental policies, and bushfire or flood risk data.
• Eurobodalla land-mapping tool: Access local mapping to find detailed information about your property, and planning controls.

These tools show:

• zoning information
• development control plans
• state environmental planning policies (SEPPs)
• bushfire and flood risk data.

Before you start any project, check your property using these tools to understand what rules apply.

Exempt and complying development

Some smaller projects do not need approval. This is called exempt development. You can do other low-impact projects with a Complying Development Certificate (CDC). This approval pathway is usually much quicker than a full Development Application.

Find out more:

• Exempt and complying development in Eurobodalla
• Do I need development approval?

Planning proposals

A planning proposal is required to create or amend an LEP. Proposals outline:

• the reasons for the proposed changes
• likely social, economic and environmental impacts
• how it supports local and regional planning goals.

Planning proposal process

The process aligns with the LEP-making guideline. Drafting an LEP involves many steps. These include councillor endorsement and engaging with the community. As the LEP is a legislated document, the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure needs to approve it.

Learn about the process 

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