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State Environmental Planning Policy (Koala Habitat Protection) 2019

The State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) [Koala Habitat Protection] 2019 has introduced an updated definition of core koala habitat and new maps which affect the Mid-Western Region. Council has not currently implemented a Koala Plan of Management for the Mid-Western Region, and therefore all development identified on the Koala Development Application Map that has an area of at least one hectare (including all adjoining land in the same ownership) will need to consider the SEPP. 

Consideration must occur in accordance with the draft Koala Habitat Protection Guideline. Subject to the final Guideline to be released by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE), development can be categorised as either Tier 1 or Tier 2 depending on the expected level of impact:
  • Development is likely Tier 1 if it does not involve the removal of any native vegetation or will not impede koala movement. Tier 1 may require koala management measures to be implemented
  • All other development is considered Tier 2 and will require a Koala Assessment Report prepared by a suitably qualified and experienced person
If an applicant disagrees with the mapping in the Koala Development Application Map, a flora and fauna survey can be undertaken at the applicant’s expense to demonstrate that the land is not core koala habitat.
 
For more information please speak with Council’s Duty Planner at 86 Market Street Mudgee or by calling 6378 2850.

Development Control Plan Amendment


The Mid-Western Regional Development Control Plan (DCP) Amendment 5 commenced operation on 18 September 2020 and has delivered these minor updates:
  • Reduction of setbacks in the R2 zone (lot size: 2000sqm to 1 hectare):
           - Front setback: now 10 metres (reduced from 15 metres)
           - Side/rear setback: now 2.5 metres (reduced from 5 metres)
  • Introduction of a maximum floor area of 150 square metres for detached outbuildings (e.g. sheds) in urban areas on lots greater than 3000 square metres
  • Urban areas are now defined as 'residential areas which include the R1, R2, and R3 zones, and where a dwelling/house is approved or constructed on the land'
  • New provision for rural outbuildings including standards for floor areas. Outbuildings, including farm buildings*, must not negatively affect the amenity of the streetscape or adjoining properties. Maximum shed sizes apply to the following lot sizes in rural areas:
                      - Up to 5 hectares: 150 square metres
                      - Between 5 hectares and 40 hectares: 200 square metres
                      - 40 hectares and greater: 500 square metres
  • Amendment to rural subdivision road standards to bring in line with industry standards
* a farm building is defined as a structure which use is ancillary to an agricultural use of the landholding on which it is situated and includes (however is not limited to) a hay shed, stock holding yard, machinery shed, silo, storage tank, and outbuilding. A dwelling is not a farm building.
Sediment Control Measures

Builders and developers are reminded that it is an offence under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 to allow silt and sediment to leave a site and enter any waterway. This includes any drain, channel or gutter that is designed to receive and pass rainwater and floodwater.
 
Development sites are required to provide and maintain appropriate sediment and erosion control measures including an all-weather access driveway for the duration of works.
 
Runoff and erosion controls must be installed prior to clearing a site, and incorporate:
  • diversion of uncontaminated upsite runoff around cleared and/or disturbed areas
  • sediment control fences at the downslope perimeter of the cleared and/or disturbed area to prevent sediment and other debris escaping from the land
Builders and developers must maintain all erosion control measures at maximum operational capacity until the land is effectively rehabilitated and stabilised beyond the completion of construction. For more information click here.

Mid-Western Regional Council is excited to host the second annual Central West Young Entrepreneurs Summit (CWYES) on Thursday 29 October 2020. CWYES 2020 will inspire local businesses, who will gain insights from some of Australia’s most influential entrepreneurs including:

The event will be live-streamed via Zoom this year due to COVID-19. Tickets are only $25 and can be purchased here.

CWYES 2020 is an informative entrepreneurial event that aims to mentor, encourage and inspire driven professionals in any stage of their career through educational sessions.

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Mid-Western Regional Council
86 Market Street I PO Box 156 Mudgee NSW 2850

T I 02 6378 2850 or 1300 765 002 
F I 02 6378 2815
E I council@midwestern.nsw.gov.au
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