Planning Controls

A range of policies and resources can help you understand the types and scope of development that is possible in Bellingen Shire.

This page provides links to the local policies and guidelines that determine which rules apply to a proposed development.

For guidance on how these apply to your property, see Research a property and Planning guidelines and tools

 

 

Bellingen Local Environmental Plan 2010

Find out about land use, zoning and development controls in Bellingen Shire.

Bellingen Shire Development Control Plan (DCP) 2017

Browse or search for detailed information on development in Bellingen Shire.

Land Use Planning & Policies

Learn about the land use policies and strategies which set the direction for sustainable growth and development in Bellingen Shire.

Heritage Fact Sheets

Council has identified over 350 items of local heritage in the Bellingen Local Environmental Plan 2010. Development that impacts upon a heritage item usually requires development consent, however certain minor or maintenance works can be endorsed via a separate process. These Fact Sheets provide guidance to help landowners manage heritage properties.

S7.12 Contributions Plan 2021

A Development Contributions Plan (DCP) is used to collect payments towards the provision of infrastructure triggered by new development.

Development Engineering Standards

Following a Development Consent a Subdivision Works Certificate (SWC) may be required. Obtaining a SWC requires making an application through the NSW Planning Portal.

Lower Bellinger and Kalang Rivers Floodplain Risk Management Study

Floods damage public and private property and present a risk to personal safety depending on their severity, but there are several ways that people and governments can reduce the risks.

Housing Strategy Implementation - Eco-village Pilot Project

In adopting the Bellingen Shire Local Housing Strategy 2020-2040 Council committed to investigating unique and alternative models for housing development in the Shire. An investigation has been undertaken into the viability of establishing an Eco-village style development in Bellingen Shire. The outcomes of this investigation are shared here to promote further discussion and investigations.

Contaminated Lands Policy

The management of contaminated land is the responsibility of Council and the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). The Bellingen Shire Contaminated Land Policy and accompanying guidelines provides a framework through which Council will consider and manage contaminated land throughout the shire.

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