Strategic Land Use Planning
Strategic land use plans provide a consistent planning approach for how we use and develop land in the long-term. The plans enable positive change while protecting the characteristics that make the Central Coast so attractive to residents and visitors alike. There are a number of strategic land use plans which Central Coast Council uses when making decisions on future development. These include Council plans as well as those prepared by the NSW State Government.
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Planning controls
Building on the Central Coast? Find links to our Local Environment Plans (LEPs), Development Control Plans (DCPs) and guidelines here.
State Government planning documents
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Strategic land use planning documents (Strategies & Masterplans)
A masterplan is a highly detailed plan that aims to create a long term plan or vision for a neighbourhood, and focuses mostly on the built environment.These are not statutory documents, however masterplans are often the basis for changes to planning controls to enable the vision of the masterplan to be delivered, such as changes to Development Control Plan chapters.Strategies are broadly applicable documents that help shape the vision for the Central Coast region, and generally relate to a specific issue. Structure Plans are moderately detailed plans that identify the preferred urban structure for a precinct. These are not statutory documents, however Strategies and Structure Plans are often the basis for changes to planning controls such as land use zones.
Development Contributions Plans and Planning Agreements
Developer contributions are generally monetary payments required to be made to Council so it can upgrade and provide infrastructure and facilities to cater for the demands generated by development.