Overview
This Planning Proposal seeks to amend the Dubbo Regional Local Environmental Plan 2022 (Dubbo Regional LEP 2022) to make advertising structures prohibited in the E4 General Industrial zone.
Before the NSW Government’s Employment Zone Reforms were introduced in April 2023, advertising structures were permitted with consent in the IN1 General Industrial zone (Wellington) and prohibited in the IN2 Light Industrial zone (Dubbo). When these zones were consolidated into the E4 General Industrial zone, advertising structures became permitted with consent across this land within the Local Government Area.
This outcome is inconsistent with Council’s long‑standing policy position, which limits advertising signage to the land on which the associated business activity operates. The current permissibility of advertising structures in the E4 General Industrial zone is therefore considered an anomaly that this Planning Proposal seeks to correct.
Land to which the Planning Proposal applies
Land in the E4 General Industrial zone: Wellington
Land in the E4 General Industrial zone: Dubbo
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🖥️Frequently asked questions
FAQ
A Planning Proposal is a document that explains the intended effect of, and justification for, a proposed amendment to the Dubbo Regional Local Environmental Plan 2022. A Planning Proposal can be prepared by a proponent, however, it must be endorsed by Council and the NSW Government Department of Planning and Environment in order to take effect. This process must be undertaken in accordance with Division 3.4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
The six keys stages for amending the Dubbo Regional Local Environmental Plan 2022 are:
- Stage 1 – Pre-lodgement;
- Stage 2 – Lodgement and assessment;
- Stage 3 – Gateway Determination;
- Stage 4 – Post Gateway (current stage);
- Stage 5 – Public exhibition and assessment; and
- Stage 6 – Finalisation
The Dubbo Regional Local Environmental Plan 2022 is a statutory document that guides land use planning and development in the Dubbo Regional Local Government Area. It includes specific controls and provisions that regulate land use and development, such as zoning, minimum lot sizes, development standards, land use permissibility and environmental heritage.
A Planning Proposal must be endorsed by Council and the NSW Government Department of Planning and Environment in order to take effect. This process must be undertaken in accordance with Division 3.4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
The Towards 2040 Community Strategic Plan is a vision for the development of the region out to the year 2040. The Plan includes six principle themes and a number of objectives and strategies. This report is aligned to:
Theme: 1 Housing
Objective: 1.2 An adequate supply of land is located close to community services and facilities
Delivery Program Strategy: 1.2.1 Land is suitably zoned, sized and located to facilitate a variety of housing types and densities
Theme: 3 Economy
Objective: 3.3 A strategic framework is in place to maximise the realisation of economic development opportunities for the region
Delivery Program Strategy: 3.1.1 Continuously review and improve Council services to maintain efficiency and effectiveness.
3.1.2 Ensure decision-making reflects local needs through meaningful community consultation.
Further information can be found on the NSW Planning Portal
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