Proposals to build, demolish, alter or change the use of a building or land are all considered within a framework of planning strategies and controls.
Randwick's local planning framework consists of the following key elements:
- Local Environmental Plans (LEPs)
- Development Control Plans (DCPs)
- Section 94 and 94A Development Contributions Plans
- Randwick City Plan
- Comprehensive LEP and DCP
To view the Inventory of archived amendments to the Randwick LEP 1998 (up to 15 January 2010) please click here.
In addition, Randwick Council can provide information on zoning and other property enquiries, including Section 149 Planning Certificates as well as other key planning policies.
The State Government has a number of State strategies and plans that guide the future of Sydney and NSW, and which local Councils must address in their local strategies and plans.
It also prepares State and Regional Environment Planning Instruments. Those applicable in Randwick City are:
The Sydney Metropolitan Strategy is the State Government's key long term plan to maintain Sydney's role in the global economy and to plan for growth and change. For further information please visit Sydney Metropolitan Strategywebsite.
The NSW Government is undergoing a major overhaul of the NSW Planning system. The Planning Reforms require a greater focus on Strategic Planning, comprehensive planning instruments and simplified planning controls. For more information, visit NSW Government, Department of Planning website.
To supplement Council's LEP and DCPs, a number of Council codes/policies may also be relevant to rezoning or development applications, see City Planning policies.