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Development Plans, Policies and Controls

View the relevant plans, policies and controls affecting development in Cumberland City.

Local Environmental Plan (LEP)

LEPs provide the legislative framework for land use and development in a Local Government Area (LGA) through land use zones and planning controls.

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Development Control Plans (DCP)

Development Control Plans (DCPs) provide guidance for the design and operation of development within a Local Government Area (LGA) to achieve the aims and objectives of the Local Environmental Plan (LEP).

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Local Infrastructure Contribution Plan

Councils in NSW have the ability to levy developers for contributions towards local infrastructure under the Environmental and Planning Assessment Act (EP&A).

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Voluntary Planning Agreements

A Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) is an agreement entered into by a planning authority (such as Cumberland City Council) and a developer.

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Planning Proposals

A planning proposal is a request to amend a Local Environmental Plan (LEP) through the ‘Gateway’ process.

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Engineering Services Policy and Guideline

The Engineering Services Policy and Guideline is provided to support all stakeholders on Council’s requirements to deliver best practice engineering solutions and safety for the benefit of the Cumberland community.

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Public Domain

A range of Public Domain Plans for key centres and corridors in Cumberland City.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Cumberland Council acknowledges the Darug Nation and People as Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) is situated and pays respect to Aboriginal Elders both past, present and future. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. Cumberland Council also acknowledges other Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living in the Cumberland LGA and reaffirms that we will work closely with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to advance reconciliation within the area.

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