New Tweed Planning
Council's Planning Reforms Unit has primary responsibility for managing new planning policy initiatives on behalf of Tweed Council. The Unit is required to balance the complex demands of emerging State Government Planning Reforms legislation and policy directions, the need to continually update and improve Council's local strategies, plans and policies, as well as the processing of an increasing number of development driven rezoning proposals.
In order to best resource and prioritise the demands, the Unit submitted a  Report to Council's Meeting of 21 April (216kb) and 16 June 2009 (574kb), to establish a work program over the next 2-3 years. The reports also illustrate how the use of independent planning consultants can be integrated into and improve Council’s strategic planning assessment processes.
Further detail on the main projects is also provided below. Please click on the headings below to view the desired information...
Tweed Housing Code Review
In 2010 Council commenced a review of the Tweed Shire Development Control Plan (DCP) 2008 Part A1 Residential and Tourist Development Code.
This part of the DCP outlines the objectives and development control requirements for all residential and tourist development. The DCP has been in place for 3 years and the review is to assess the effectiveness of the objectives and controls and fine tune any provisions.
The DCP Part A1 comprises three chapters:
- Part A - Single dwelling houses, alterations and additions to dwelling houses, garages, outbuildings, swimming pools, tennis courts;
- Part B - Dual occupancy housing, granny flats, town houses and row houses;
- Part C - Residential flat buildings and shop-top housing
The review will be undertaken in stages, the first stage concentrates on Part A.
An industry and community breakfast forum was held in September 2010. An Issues Paper (2.4mb) was distributed at the forum highlighting some of the emerging issues and seeking both industry and community feedback on the current single dwelling controls and more importantly on ‘what is working and what is not’ for the construction of houses and how new dwellings present in the streetscape.
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Discussion Papers - What do you want Tweed housing to look like in the future?
This review is seeking the community’s feedback on how they feel housing should be designed in appearance, how it should respond to the climate and locality and whether current housing design trends are reflective of community values and Tweed’s natural amenity.
Consultation seeks to understand how much flexibility people want to see in the controls which regulate housing design. Flexible regulations allow owners to create homes which meet their needs, expectations and aesthetic desires, however, this should also be balanced against protecting the overall amenity of the Tweed. Considerations may include controls such as how much housing blocks can be modified by cut-and-fill and other methods to accommodate a home and how this in turn may impact on the naturally undulating scenic landscape of the Tweed. Small variations in such controls could allow a significant change in the character of the Tweed.
Based on internal review and community and industry feedback to date, a range of discussion papers are being prepared addressing specific development issues. These discussion papers can be accessed through the following links, as they are completed. The discussion papers include:
Each discussion paper explains changing trends, perceived issues and outlines possible options for future amendment to the DCP.
Council invites members of the community and industry to review and comment on the discussion papers and options. This is an issue that is close to home for everyone that lives or owns residential property in the Tweed. Not only does it have the potential to affect the homes they live in, it stands to have a dramatic effect on how the Tweed’s residential areas look in years to come.
It is anticipated the review will continue through 2011 and 2012. Feedback from consultation on the discussion papers will inform draft DCP amendments. We are seeking to exhibit draft DCP A1 amendments in early 2012. A broad outline of the process and opportunities to provide comments is as follows:
We encourage you to review the discussion papers, consider the issues, review the provided examples and options and invite your submissions on the content and directions of the discussion papers.
An online forum provides all consultation information and on line survey forms at www.yoursaytweed.com.au/tweedhousing
The survey forms may also be downloaded with the discussion papers, printed and posted to Council.
Council would like to receive written submissions on the following discussion papers by Friday 15 October 2011:
- Designing in Context
- Sloping sites – Managing Cut and Fill
- Landscaping and Deep Soil Zones
- Small Lot Housing
Following feedback from the discussion papers, draft DCP A1 amendments will be prepared and subject to the resolution of Council, publicly exhibited for further comment.
Should you require any further information, please contact Council’s Strategic Planning Reform Unit on 02 6670 2562.
Area E Urban Release Area
Tweed Shire Council has prepared a new Section (Section B24) of the Tweed DCP for the Area E Urban Release Area. Section B24 was considered and adopted at Council’s December 2011 meeting.
Section B24 of the Tweed DCP identifies design principles for high quality urban and sustainable development of the site as well as the need to provide critical infrastructure within Area E, including; internal roads such as Broadwater Parkway, structured and casual open space, and land for stormwater drainage.
Council staff are currently considering options for collecting development contribution options, which will need to be available for the orderly and equitable facilitation of the infrastructure demand generated by the development of Area E.
Section B24 will not formally take effect until an appropriate framework has been approved by Council, and which is anticipated to take upward of 10 months. Accordingly, the Code has been set to formerly take effect under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 on the 1 October 2012.
Should a contributions framework be/not be endorsed by this date Council may resolve to bring forward / delay the Code’s taking effect.
Please click on the headings below to expand/collapse the relevant information. Should you have an enquiry please contact Council’s Planning Reform Unit on 02 6670 2503.
In 2004 a comprehensive Local Environmental Study (LES) was prepared to support the rezoning of ‘Area E’ to accurately reflect its ability to accommodate urban land uses and environmental qualities of the land . In October 2007, the findings of the LES were realised through the gazettal of an amendment to the Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000. This amendment gave rise to the zonings applicable to Area E and included an area specific clause requiring, amongst others, the preparation of a Development Control Plan. Council’s Planning Reforms Unit is currently preparing an Area E Urban Release Area Code (the Code) to satisfy this requirement and provide the framework for managing growth in Area E into the future. Figure 1 identifies the boundary of the Area E Urban Release Area.
The Code is being prepared on the basis of extensive analysis and stakeholder input in regard to a wide range of key issues, including traffic and transport, community facilities, retail and employment opportunities, urban development and density, built form, landscape and environmental protection.
Based on those findings, the Code will provide policy guidance in relation to a number of key strategy areas. These include:
- Urban Structure
- Built form
- Traffic and Transport
- Open Space
- Social Infrastructure
- Environment
- Flooding
- Infrastructure
- Other land constraints
- Developer Contributions
Timeline
The following timeline briefly details the progress of Area E:
- 19 July 2000 - Tweed Shire Council resolved to prepare a draft Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and Local Environmental Study (LES) for land identified in Tweed Shire's Residential Development Strategy as Area E.
- 2004 - A comprehensive Local Environmental Study (LES) was prepared to support the rezoning of ‘Area E’ to accurately reflect its ability to accommodate urban land uses and environmental qualities of the land.
- 2004 – Council adopts ‘Tweed Futures 04/24 Plan’ which identifies Area E as one of several critical areas needed to enable population growth through urban consolidation, stating;
Council will liaise with developers to seek the timely release of zoned urban land to meet market needs. Master Plans for Kings Forest, Bilambil Heights (subject to adequate road access) and 'Area E' at Terranora (subject to rezoning) will be completed as quickly as possible.
- October 2007 - The findings of the LES were realised through the gazettal of an amendment to the Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000.
- 2008 - Information submitted by the ‘Area E’ Landowners Group to advance the finalisation of the DCP.
- September 2009 - NSW Department of Planning identified a portion of ‘Area E’ as a Major Project after discussions with Metricon, the predominate landholder.
- February 2011 – Planning Reform Unit conduct first Area E landowners workshop.
- February 2011 – Part 3A Major Project for ‘Altitude Aspire’ lodged with the NSW Department of Planning with public exhibition undertaken from 25 February to 4 April 2011.
- March 2011 – Planning Reform Unit conduct second Area E landowners workshop.
Local Environment Study (LES)
Area E LES pp1-18 (4,446kb)
Area E LES pp19-50 (5,761kb)
Area E LES pp51-79 (5,735kb)
Area E LES pp80-119 (3,271kb)
Area E LES pp120-160 (6,564kb)
Area E LES pp161-204 (6,202kb)
Area E LES pp205-243 (3,703kb)
Area E LES pp244-255 (1,240kb)
Area E LES Appendix A (887kb)
Area E LES Appendix B-D (1,470kb)
Area E LES Appendix E-I (426kb)
Area E Council Reports
Council Report 16 February 2005 (236kb)
Administrator's Minutes 6 July 2005 (26kb)
Council Report 19 October 2005 (1,611kb)
Council Report 16 November 2005 (1,614kb)
Council Report 28 February 2006 (47kb)
Area E comprises an infill urban release area in the Banora Point/Terranora residential area and presents an opportunity to consolidate the urban footprint by providing housing opportunities for approximately 3,500 people.
Whilst possessing land suitable for urban purposes, Area E also contains extensive areas of environmentally significant vegetation and SEPP 14 wetlands and needs to respect the existing urban fabric, whilst ensuring the efficient use of land.
Council’s Planning Reform Unit has prepared a Draft Development Control Plan (Section B24 – Area E Urban Release Development Code) for Area E to enable development of the site to occur in a coordinated and orderly manner.
A Development Control Plan or DCP contains detailed guidelines that illustrate the controls that apply to a particular type of development or in a particular area.
A DCP refines or supplements a regional environmental plan or local environmental plan, for example, the LEP provides controls such as zoning and building height, the DCP supplements that information with more site specific and design orientated controls, such as setbacks to the street and side boundaries, colours and materials, landscaping requirements etc.
Landowners Consultation
As a key component of the project the Planning Reform Unit will be hosting a series of landowners working group meetings, enabling landowners to be consulted at key milestone intervals throughout the project. An indicative workshop structure is identified below, click on each meeting link to view presentation material for each meeting:
Area E Site Analysis
The following document has been prepared by Council’s Planning Reform Unit as more detailed analysis of the Area E Urban Release Area than that detailed within the landowners presentation and is designed to assist in setting policy direction and decisions for the draft DCP.
Site analysis coming soon.
Relevant Council Reports
Council Report 18 May 2010 (2,178kb)
Council Resolution 18 May 2010 (21kb)
Council Report 19 April 2011 (4.06mb)
Council Resolution 19 April 2011 (18kb)
Council Report 21 June 2011 (1,366b)
Council Resolution 21 June 2011 (17kb)
Council Report and Resolution 19 July 2011 (2.09mb)
Council Report and Resolution 13 December 2011 (1.39mb)
Part 3A – ‘Altitude Aspire’ Application
Within this application the proponent seeks project approval for a 321-lot community title subdivision comprising:
- 317 Residential lots,
- One community association lot (Lot 711),
- Public reserves (Lots 436 and 710),
- One drainage reserve lot (Lot 630) and,
- The provision of all usual urban infrastructure including reticulated water, sewer, stormwater, power and telephone.
Bulk earthworks across the site will also be required to create the proposed final landform. A temporary road access is proposed to Fraser Drive to service the first stages of the subdivision. Approval is also sought for the construction of a temporary site sales office on proposed Lot 1103.
The application was lodged pursuant to Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (the Act), and the Minister for Planning is the approval authority. A copy of the EA can be viewed online by going to the Department of Planning’s Major Projects website.
Submissions should be received by close of business 4 April 2011 and forwarded to The Director, Metropolitan & Regional North, GPO Box 39 SYDNEY NSW 2001 with the reference 09_0166. Or you can contact assessing officer Tom FitzGerald on 02 9228 6521 during normal business hours.
Council’s comments to the NSW Department of Planning regarding the Part 3A Application
Council Report 18 May 2010 (2,178kb)
Council Resolution 18 May 2010 (21kb)
Letter from Tweed Shire Council to the NSW Department of Planning 26 May 2010 (24kb)
Council Report 19 April 2011 (4.06mb)
Council Resolution 19 April 2011 (18kb)
Draft Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2010
The DRAFT Tweed LEP 2010 is being prepared in two stages with the current Stage 1 consisting of a rollover of the existing provisions of Tweed LEP 2000 into the State Government’s standard LEP template; ‘Standard Instrument Order 2006.’ Some additional amendments incorporating recommendations of Council adopted policies, such as, the Murwillumbah Locality Plan, and the Tweed Vegetation Management Strategy 2004, have also been included.
We encourage you to take the time to review the DRAFT LEP and how it relates to your property. To assist in finding the relevant information, we recommend you use the accompanying LEP ‘User Guide’ which we have prepared to help explain the LEP preparation process and how to access information about your property, information relating to specific aspects of the DRAFT LEP instrument, and mapping.
Should you have an urgent enquiry prior to the formal exhibition commencing please contact Council’s Planning Reform Unit on 02 6670 2503.
Tweed Heads Masterplan - New Draft LEP and DCP
Advance Investigations for New Planning Controls to Complement TEDC's Projects
Advance investigations for new planning controls to complement the Tweed Economic Development Corporation's (TEDC's) Telecommunications Infrastructure and Masterplanned Estates projects.
Council officers have been working closely with the Tweed Economic Development Corporation to co-ordinate the production of initial consultants’ reports to inform the advancement of new planning controls which will facilitate and guide the development of more sustainable and economically viable residential and business communities, with an emphasis on identifying suitable sites and new planning controls for co-locating residential, commercial and light industrial development, supported by a network of advanced telecommunications infrastructure, through both private and public investment. Building upon the Tweed Shire as a highly desirable place to live, these new forms of development are aimed at providing existing residents and attracting new people to the area, with greater employment and business opportunities in proximity to their homes, rather than having to travel in an unsustainable manner for these opportunities in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
The initial consultant’s reports have been presented to Tweed Councillors, and are expected to be advanced through the completion of new planning controls throughout 2009/2010.
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