Planning

Overview

The planning system addresses a range of environmental, social and economic issues.

NSW planning controls are prepared by both state and local government. This means there is no one simple document that defines all development for a parcel of land in NSW. 

The overarching legislation for planning in NSW is the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act. This legislation sets the ground rules – powers for Council officers, requirements for submitting  a Development Application, what needs to be considered when an officer assesses an application and more.

The following is a summary of each of the elements of the planning system that regulate land use and development for most development in the Snowy Valleys Council area.

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AUS-SPEC

Council has adopted AUS-SPEC as our Engineering Development Specifications for design and construction of civil infrastructure works. The use of these will ensure the required standards are maintained.

Community Participation Plan

The purpose of the Community Participation Plan is to make participation in the Snowy Valleys planning system easy and meaningful as possible.

Local Strategic Planning Statement 2020-2040

The Local Strategic Planning Statement sets clear local priorities for employment, housing, services and infrastructure that the Snowy Valleys communities will require over the next 20 years.

Local Environmental Plans

The Local Environmental Plan (LEP) is the legal planning document, which comprises documents and associated maps for Snowy Valleys Local Government Area and provides the rules and guidelines for the control of land (both private and public) through zoning.

Development Control Plans

Development Control Plans (DCPs) contain guidelines affecting development proposals within the region. They provide detailed guidelines for developers as well as others involved and interested in the development of the Snowy Valleys region.

State Environment Planning Policies

State Environment Planning Policies are planning policies that are written by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment and generally apply across NSW.

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