Natural Waterways Zone - NSW

Zone W1 Natural Waterways

The following must be included as either "Permitted without consent" or "Permitted with consent" for this zone:

• Environmental facilities

• Environmental protection works

Objectives of zone

• To protect the ecological and scenic values of natural waterways.

• To prevent development that would have an adverse effect on the natural values of waterways in this zone.

• To provide for sustainable fishing industries and recreational fishing.

Permitted without consent

• None

Permitted with consent

• None

Prohibited

• Business premises
• Hotel or motel accommodation
• Industries
• Multi dwelling housing
• Recreation facilities (major)
• Residential flat buildings
• Restricted premises
• Retail premises
• Seniors housing
• Service stations
• Warehouse or distribution centres
• Any other development not specified in item 2 or 3

Zone W2 Recreational Waterways

The following must be included as either "Permitted without consent" or "Permitted with consent" for this zone:

• Boat sheds
• Environmental facilities
• Environmental protection works
• Water recreation structures

Objectives of zone

• To protect the ecological, scenic and recreation values of recreational waterways.
• To allow for water-based recreation and related uses.
• To provide for sustainable fishing industries and recreational fishing.

Permitted without consent

• None

Permitted with consent

• Kiosks
• Marinas

Prohibited

• Industries
• Multi dwelling housing
• Residential flat buildings
• Seniors housing
• Warehouse or distribution centres
• Any other development not specified in item 2 or 3

Zone W3 Working Waterways

The following must be included as either "Permitted without consent" or "Permitted with consent" for this zone:

• Boat sheds
• Environmental facilities
• Environmental protection works
• Water recreation structures

Objectives of zone

• To enable the efficient movement and operation of commercial shipping, water-based transport and maritime industries.
• To promote the equitable use of waterways, including appropriate recreational uses.
• To minimise impacts on ecological values arising from the active use of waterways.
• To provide for sustainable fishing industries.

Permitted without consent

• None

Permitted with consent

• Boat building and repair facilities
• Port facilities
• Wharf or boating facilities

Prohibited

• Any development not specified in item 2 or 3

References

• http://www.austlii.edu.au/