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Planning controls and strategies

Strategic planning publications

Find council's suite of strategic planning publications.

Planning proposals

A planning proposal is a request to amend the planning controls and/or zoning of land/site within a Local Environmental Plan (LEP).

Planning controls

View the state and local planning legislation, strategies and controls including the LEP and Development Control Plan.

Developer contributions

Council is able to recover the costs of infrastructure and facilities that are provided by Council to meet the demands of future development.

Building Sustainability Index

The Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) is a scheme designed to reduce greenhouse gasses and water consumption.

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