Agenda of Ordinary Council Meeting

MINUTES OF narrabri SHIRE council
Ordinary Council Meeting
HELD AT THE Boggabri RSL Club Meeting Room,

77-79 Laidlaw Street, BOGGABRI NSW 2390
ON Tuesday, 27 November 2018 AT 2.01pm

PRESENT: Cr Robert Kneale (Deputy Mayor), Cr Maxine Booby, Cr Ron Campbell, Cr Ron Campey, Cr Lloyd Finlay, Cr Ann Loder, Cr Annie McMahon, Cr Cameron Staines.

IN ATTENDANCE: Stewart Todd (General Manager), Tan Vo (Acting Director Corporate Services), Darren Raeck (Director Infrastructure Delivery), Tony Meppem (Director Development and Economic Growth), Delece Hartnett (Minute Clerk), Tim McClellan (Financial Services Manager).

In the absence of the Mayor; the Deputy Mayor (Cr Kneale) assumed chairpersonship of the Meeting.

Proceedings of the meeting commenced at 2.01pm.

1 Opening Prayer by a Member of the Narrabri Minister’s Fraternal

Members and officers were upstanding for the opening prayer read by the Deputy Mayor, Cr Robert Kneale.

2 Acknowledgement of Country

The Deputy Mayor acknowledged the Traditional Owners of the land on which the Council met, the Kamilaroi people, and paid his respects to Elders past and present.

3 Apologies/Granting of Leave of Absences

Minute 251/2018

Moved: Cr Ron Campey Seconded: Cr Lloyd Finlay

That the apology from the Mayor, Cr Redding be acknowledged for the November 2018 Ordinary Council Meeting, held on Tuesday 27 November 2018.

In Favour: Crs Robert Kneale, Maxine Booby, Ron Campbell, Ron Campey, Lloyd Finlay, Ann Loder, Annie McMahon and Cameron Staines

Against: Nil

carried 8/0

4 Declaration of Pecuniary and Non- Pecuniary Interests

Councillors are reminded of their obligation to declare their interest in any matters listed before them.

In considering your interest, you are reminded to include pecuniary, non-pecuniary and conflicts of interest as well as any other interest you perceive or may be perceived of you.

Councillors may declare an interest at the commencement of the meeting, or alternatively at any time during the meeting should any issue progress or arise that would warrant a declaration.

Councillors must state their reasons in declaring any type of interest.

COUNCILLOR

ITEM NUMBER

PECUNIARY/

NON-PECUNIARY

REASON

Cr R Campbell

14.1

Pecuniary

Business Contractor for Whitehaven Coal.

Cr Finlay

14.1

Non Pecuniary - Significant

Currently leases property off Whitehaven Coal.

5 Items to be Considered in the Confidential (Public Excluded) Meeting

Nil.

6 Public Forum and Presentations

Public Forum requests received to date:

· Nil.

Presentation requests received to date:

1. Crowe Horwath (Auditor) - Ms Kylie Ellis, presenting the Annual Financial Statements.

7 Confirmation of Minutes

Motion

Moved: Cr Ann Loder Seconded: Cr Ron Campbell

That the minutes of Ordinary Meeting of the Narrabri Shire Council held on 30 October 2018 comprising Minute Nos 228/2018 to 250/2018 as circularised be confirmed and signed as a correct record by the Mayor.

In Favour: Crs Robert Kneale, Maxine Booby, Ron Campbell, Ron Campey, Lloyd Finlay, Ann Loder, Annie McMahon and Cameron Staines

Against: Nil

carried 8/0

8 Mayoral Minute

8.1 Mayoral Minute - Mayoral Appointments for October/November 2018

Minute 252/2018

Moved: Cr Maxine Booby Seconded: Cr Ron Campbell

That Council note the Mayoral Appointments for the period October/November 2018.

In Favour: Crs Robert Kneale, Maxine Booby, Ron Campbell, Ron Campey, Lloyd Finlay, Ann Loder, Annie McMahon and Cameron Staines

Against: Nil

carried 8/0

9 Our Society

9.1 Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee

Minute 253/2018

Moved: Cr Cameron Staines Seconded: Cr Ron Campey

That Council:

1. Appoint the following persons as members to the Access and Inclusion Committee, as individuals that identify as having a disability, have an understanding of disability related issues, or who care for someone with a disability:

a. Kylie Mullen.

b. Paul Robinson.

2. Amend the Access and Inclusion Committee Terms of Reference; 4.1 Members, by removing the membership of two (2) individuals representing organisations that provide disability support and service delivery; due to no applications being received.

In Favour: Crs Robert Kneale, Maxine Booby, Ron Campbell, Ron Campey, Lloyd Finlay, Ann Loder, Annie McMahon and Cameron Staines

Against: Nil

carried 8/0

10 Our Environment

10.1 Burning of Vegetation Policy

Minute 254/2018

Moved: Cr Cameron Staines Seconded: Cr Ron Campey

That Council adopt the Burning of Vegetation Policy; as attached to this report.

In Favour: Crs Robert Kneale, Maxine Booby, Ron Campbell, Ron Campey, Lloyd Finlay, Ann Loder, Annie McMahon and Cameron Staines

Against: Nil

carried 8/0

11 Our Economy

11.1 Heavy Vehicle Bypass of Narrabri

Minute 255/2018

Moved: Cr Annie McMahon Seconded: Cr Maxine Booby

That Council work proactively with Road and Maritime Services (RMS) and Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) with regards to the forward planning for a Newell Highway heavy vehicle bypass; with Councillors to receive monthly updates on the progress of discussions.

In Favour: Crs Robert Kneale, Maxine Booby, Ron Campbell, Ron Campey, Lloyd Finlay, Ann Loder, Annie McMahon and Cameron Staines

Against: Nil

carried 8/0

At 2:57 pm, Cr Ron Campbell declared a non-pecuniary significant interest in Agenda item 12.1 - Vickery Mine Extension Project, and left the meeting.

Cr Lloyd Finlay declared a non-pecuniary significant interest in Agenda item 12.1 - Vickery Mine Extension Project, and left the meeting.

Director Development and Economic Growth Tony Meppem declared pecuniary interest in Agenda item 12.1 - Vickery Coal Mine Extension Project, and left the meeting.

12 Our Civic Leadership

12.1 Vickery Coal Mine Extension Project

MOTION

Moved: Cr Cameron Staines

That Council defer this matter.

MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE MOVER

Minute 256/2018

Moved: Cr Annie McMahon Seconded: Cr Maxine Booby

1. That Council note the update on the Vickery Coal Mine, Vickery Extension Project Public Hearing.

2. That Council write to the Independent Planning Commission NSW and request:

a. That the Independent Planning Commission NSW website be updated to identify Narrabri Shire Council as well as Gunnedah Shire Council as the Local Government areas within which the Vickery Coal Mine, Vickery Extension Project is proposed.

b. That at least one (1) session of the Vickery Coal Mine, Vickery Extension Project Public Hearing be held in Boggabri.

c. That suitable free transport be provided for residents of Boggabri and the wider Narrabri Shire to attend the Vickery Coal Mine, Vickery Extension Project Public Hearing in Gunnedah.

3. That Council make a written submission to the Vickery Coal Mine, Vickery Extension Project Public Hearing.

4. That Council note the update on submissions to the NSW Government on the Vickery Coal Mine, Vickery Extension Project.

5. That Council endorse in principle that the objectives for a planning agreement associated with the Vickery Coal Mine, Vickery Extension Project are to:

a. Meet the demands created by the Project for new public infrastructure, amenities and services;

b. Secure off-site planning benefits for the wider community so that the Project delivers a net community benefit;

c. Compensate for the loss of or damage to a public amenity, service, resource or asset by development through replacement, substitution, repair or regeneration.

In Favour: Crs Robert Kneale, Maxine Booby, Ron Campey, Ann Loder, Annie McMahon and Cameron Staines

Against: Nil

carried 6/0

At 3:16 pm, Cr Ron Campbell, Cr Lloyd Finlay and Director Development and Economic Growth returned to the meeting.

12.2 Notice of Motion - Re-naming of Lagoon Bridge, Wee Waa

Minute 257/2018

Moved: Cr Maxine Booby Seconded: Cr Lloyd Finlay

That the General Manager prepare a report, in alignment with the requirements of Council’s Naming Public Assets Policy, on the proposal to re-name “Lagoon Bridge”, Wee Waa to “Sweetman Bridge”.

In Favour: Crs Robert Kneale, Maxine Booby, Ron Campbell, Ron Campey, Lloyd Finlay and Cameron Staines

Against: Crs Ann Loder and Annie McMahon

carried 6/2

12.3 Narrabri Mardi Gras - Request for Suspension of Alcohol Free Zone

Minute 258/2018

Moved: Cr Ron Campbell Seconded: Cr Cameron Staines

That Council suspend the Alcohol Free Zone on Maitland Street between Lloyd Street and Doyle Street for the proposed area in front of the Crossroads Hotel, between the hours of 5:00PM to 9:00PM Thursday 20 December 2018, for the Narrabri Christmas Mardi Gras event. The remaining section of Maitland Street outside of the fenced area will remain an Alcohol Free Zone, for the Narrabri Christmas Mardi Gras event.

In Favour: Crs Robert Kneale, Maxine Booby, Ron Campbell, Ron Campey, Lloyd Finlay, Ann Loder, Annie McMahon and Cameron Staines

Against: Nil

carried 8/0

At 3:24 pm, Cr Cameron Staines left the meeting.

At 3:26 pm, Cr Cameron Staines returned to the meeting.

12.4 Code of Conduct Complaints Statistics

Minute 259/2018

Moved: Cr Ron Campey Seconded: Cr Annie McMahon

1. That Council note the Code of Conduct Complaint Statistics for the period 1 September 2017 to 31 August 2018.

2. That Council forward the Code of Conduct Complaint Statistics to the Office of Local Government.

In Favour: Crs Robert Kneale, Maxine Booby, Ron Campbell, Ron Campey, Lloyd Finlay, Annie McMahon and Cameron Staines

Against: Cr Ann Loder

carried 7/1

12.5 Investment Report - October 2018

Minute 260/2018

Moved: Cr Cameron Staines Seconded: Cr Ron Campbell

That Council note the Investment Report for October 2018.

In Favour: Crs Robert Kneale, Maxine Booby, Ron Campbell, Ron Campey, Lloyd Finlay, Ann Loder, Annie McMahon and Cameron Staines

Against: Nil

carried 8/0

12.6 2017/2018 Annual Report

Minute 261/2018

Moved: Cr Maxine Booby Seconded: Cr Ron Campbell

That Council adopt the 2017/2018 Annual Report, as attached.

In Favour: Crs Robert Kneale, Maxine Booby, Ron Campbell, Ron Campey, Lloyd Finlay, Ann Loder, Annie McMahon and Cameron Staines

Against: Nil

carried 8/0

12.7 2017/2018 Annual Financial Statements

Minute 262/2018

Moved: Cr Ron Campbell Seconded: Cr Annie McMahon

That Council note the 2017/2018 audited Annual Financial Statements.

In Favour: Crs Robert Kneale, Maxine Booby, Ron Campbell, Ron Campey, Lloyd Finlay, Ann Loder, Annie McMahon and Cameron Staines

Against: Nil

carried 8/0

12.8 September Quarterly Budget Review

Minute 263/2018

Moved: Cr Maxine Booby Seconded: Cr Ron Campey

That Council adopt the Quarterly Budget Review Statement for the period ended 30 September 2018 as the revised Budget estimates for the year ended 30 June 2019 and the Operational Plan and Capital Works Plan be amended accordingly.

In Favour: Crs Robert Kneale, Maxine Booby, Ron Campbell, Ron Campey, Lloyd Finlay, Ann Loder, Annie McMahon and Cameron Staines

Against: Nil

carried 8/0

12.9 Report of the Internal Audit and Risk Committee

Minute 264/2018

Moved: Cr Annie McMahon Seconded: Cr Ron Campbell

That Council adopt the Minutes of the Internal Audit and Risk Committee meeting held on 17 October 2018.

In Favour: Crs Robert Kneale, Maxine Booby, Ron Campbell, Ron Campey, Lloyd Finlay, Ann Loder, Annie McMahon and Cameron Staines

Against: Nil

carried 8/0

12.10 Delegates Report - Country Mayors Association Meeting -
Friday 2 November 2018

Minute 265/2018

Moved: Cr Ann Loder Seconded: Cr Maxine Booby

That Council note Mayor Reddings’ Delegate Report from the Country Mayors Association Ordinary Meeting and Annual General Meeting held in Sydney on Friday 2 November 2018.

In Favour: Crs Robert Kneale, Maxine Booby, Ron Campbell, Ron Campey, Lloyd Finlay, Ann Loder, Annie McMahon and Cameron Staines

Against: Nil

carried 8/0

12.11 Delegates Report - Boggabri Coal Community Consultative Committee Extraordinary Meeting - Wednesday 26 September 2018

Minute 266/2018

Moved: Cr Robert Kneale Seconded: Cr Cameron Staines

That Council note Cr Kneale’s Delegates Report from the Boggabri Coal Community Consultative Committee Extraordinary Meeting held on Friday 26 September 2018.

In Favour: Crs Robert Kneale, Maxine Booby, Ron Campbell, Ron Campey, Lloyd Finlay, Ann Loder, Annie McMahon and Cameron Staines

Against: Nil

carried 8/0

12.12 Delegates Report - Vickery Coal Mine Community Consultative Committee Meeting - Thursday 4 October 2018

Minute 267/2018

Moved: Cr Cameron Staines Seconded: Cr Annie McMahon

That Council note Cr Staines’ Delegates Report from the Vickery Coal Mine Community Consultative Committee meeting held on Thursday 4 October 2018.

In Favour: Crs Robert Kneale, Maxine Booby, Ron Campbell, Ron Campey, Lloyd Finlay, Ann Loder, Annie McMahon and Cameron Staines

Against: Nil

carried 8/0

13 Confidential (Closed Council) Meeting

Nil reports.

14 Meeting Closed

The Meeting closed at 3.39pm.

The minutes of this meeting are scheduled to be confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 18 December 2018.

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CHAIRPERSON

Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda 17 December 2018

9.1 Delegates Report - Central Northern Regional Libraries (CNRL) Meeting in Tamworth - 14 November 2018

File Number: 434492

Responsible Officer: Catherine Redding, Mayor

Author: Jenny Campbell, Library Manager

Attachments: 1. Draft Annual Report 2017/2018 (under separate cover)

2. Meeting Minutes - 14 November 2018 ⇩

3. Budget to Actual 2017/2018 ⇩

4. Draft Budget 2018/2019 ⇩

5. AGM Minutes - 14 November 2018 ⇩

Delivery Program Alignment

1. Society
Objective	1.3 Our communities will be provided with facilities and services to increase social connectivity and accessibility
Strategy	1.3.4 Continually improve access to community facilities and services across the Shire

Executive Summary

Narrabri Shire Libraries are part of a Regional Library agreement with Uralla Shire Council, Walcha Shire Council, Tamworth Regional Council, Liverpool Plains Shire Council and Gwydir Shire Council. The agreement is administered by Tamworth Regional Council and the Central Northern Regional Library (CNRL) Committee, which meets to report on the year to date and to discuss other projects for the upcoming year. The Annual General Meeting, including elections was held. The Regional Library Manager also presented the annual report and the Annual Financial Statements. The draft budget was submitted for Council approval at the Ordinary Meeting.

Recommendation

1. That Council note the delegates report from the CNRL Meeting of 14 November 2018.

2. That Council adopt the CNRL draft budget for 2018-2019.

Delegates REPORT

CNRL held an Annual General Meeting and an Ordinary Meeting on 14 November 2018. Topics on the agenda included:

Annual General Meeting

The Minutes from the meeting are attached.

The meeting included the following matters listed on the CNRL AGM meeting for discussion:

Chairman’s Report 2017-2018

Highlights:

CNRL Libraries have serviced:-

· 302,981 Library Visits

· 64,752 members

· 53,212 Computer bookings

· 42,815 Wifi sessions

· 287,587 Loans

· 841 Seed Library loans

· 2,652 programs attended by 28,048 people

· CNRL received $200,000 to roll out RFID across our Library network.

Election of Central Northern Regional Libraries Committee Office Bearers

Chairman, Cr Bill Heazlett and Deputy Chair, Mayor Cathy Redding were re-elected unopposed.

Presentation of the Central Northern Regional Libraries (CNRL) Annual Report 2017-2018

The Regional Services Library Manager noted:

· An increase in the electronic loans overall

· The self-check loans – there was significant difference between branches

· There is a diverse range of Programs on offer

· Wifi hours have been reduced in some branches as a Council response to some areas to eliminate anti-social behaviour.

Annual Financial Statement 2017-2018 was presented

The CNRL Ordinary Meeting

The Minutes from the meeting are attached. The meeting included the following matters listed on the CNRL AGM meeting Agenda for discussion:

Regional Services Manager Report.

Staffing

There have been a number of resignations, which have led to a minor restructuring of positions.

CWA Country of Study

Papua New Guinea.

One Book One Region Promotion

The book chosen and distributed was “Scrublands” by Chris Hammer, who spoke at a number of library branches across the region.

Tamworth Libraries and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library

From 1 January 2019, all children born and registered in the Tamworth Regional Council LGA will receive regular free books each month until they turn 5 years old. As Tamworth was the Council, which paid for this program, it will run in Tamworth. Other Councils will have the ability to opt in if they are willing to contribute financially.

Library Regulation 2018

The Library Regulation 2010 was remade in September 2018. There are no significant changes to the regulation.

Renew Our Libraries Campaign

On Friday 24 August 2018 the NSW State Government pledged an additional $60m for NSW libraries for the quadrennial period 2019-20 to 2022-23.

Renew Our Libraries Strategy:

· Double the Funding – the $60m increase announced in August does not fully respond to the ROL request to Double the Funding for NSW libraries. The Campaign is requesting $94 million (rather than the $60m currently on offer) in additional funding to NSW public libraries over four years.

· Index the Funding - Index state funding commitments to ensure they increase with changes in the Consumer Price Index

· Protect the Funding - by amending the legislation to lock in the total library funding arrangements for the future (to include funding currently allocated to the Disability & Geographic Adjustment (DGA) and grant funding, which make up almost half of the current $60m proposed increase.)

The Quarterly Report for December 2018 was presented.

Spydus Upgrade to Version 10.1.6 – the update will go Live on 11^th December and will provide greater functionality in a cloud based environment.

RFID progress update – Implementation will commence in 2019.

Retro-fitting of the RFID tags will begin in January 2019.

Makerspace Report – A summary of the makerspace programs provided by CNRL and across the branches was provided.

Children’s Literacy Framework – This framework was developed by the State Library NSW. A training program will be developed to roll out the Early Literacy Framework to NSW public library staff.

Budget discussions:

The 2017-2018 budget results were presented. There was an operating deficit of $34,447 and additional capital purchases of $9,658 giving a result of $44,105 deficit. This amount was brought across from reserves.

The 2018-2019 draft budget was presented. The budget has been prepared using the initial funding decrease information from the NSW State Government for 2018-2109. Due to a successful Renew Our Libraries campaign, there have been announcements from both the NSW State Government and the State Opposition, that there will be substantial increases to library funding. This increase will be additional to the subsidy figures noted in the draft budget.

Items to note:

· The Library materials allocation has been reduced due to the initial announced drop in State Funding in 2018-2019.

· CNRL contributions remain the same, $12.70 per capita, given the uncertain nature of the funding for 2018-2019. A subsidy drop for Narrabri Shire from $25,376 to $24,958 has been recorded in the draft budget. This decrease is much lower than other CNRL branches.

If Council wishes to make representations to the draft budget, they are requested to provide written comments to Tamworth Regional Council by 15 January 2019.

General discussion.

· State Library visits

· New Design for Quirindi Library

· Walcha Council news

· Boggabri Library refurbishments

· CNRL servicing outlying areas

· Uralla Library is now open 7 days

· Tamworth Community now considers Tamworth Library as their community hub

· Update on proposed new library for Bingara

PART 1: OBJECTIVES OR INTENDED OUTCOMES

SECTION A – BACKGROUND

A core objective of Council’s Operational Plan is the ‘review and development of statutory and non-statutory plans to ensure for orderly and sustainable development’. As part of Council’s commitment to this objective Council Staff have been completing a review of the Narrabri Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2012 Land Use Table. The Narrabri LEP 2012 is the statutory environmental planning instrument applicable to development in the Narrabri Local Government Area (LGA).

The Narrabri LEP 2012 Land Use Table review has focused on the RU1 Primary Production, IN1 General Industrial, IN2 Light Industrial and B1 Neighbourhood Centre land use zonings.

This planning proposal relates only to the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone located in West Narrabri, and the changes sought to this land as an outcome of the Narrabri LEP 2012 review.

The scope of the review as it related to the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone was:

Ø Identification of land uses permitted without consent, permitted with consent and prohibited within the land use zone,

Ø Review of the prohibited land uses in the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone in context with the following:

· Identify the range of land uses that would be reasonable to be permitted with consent in the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone, considering the vision and goals of the New England North West Regional Plan 2036. In particular, the Regional Plan sets the following regionally focused goals:

o A strong and dynamic regional economy;

o A healthy environment with pristine waterways;

o Strong infrastructure and transport networks for a connected future;

o Attractive and thriving communities.

· Consider alternative uses that support the objectives of the existing B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone to broaden the scope to allow consideration of uses that are likely to have positive outcomes in terms of supporting the vision and goals of the Regional Plan.

· Review the range of land uses permissible in the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone for LGA’s in the North West Region that have similar characteristics to Narrabri LGA.

Ø Identify the range of land uses that would be reasonable to be permitted in the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone given the findings of the above review, with a particular emphasis on ensuring that the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone has the capacity and flexibility to adapt to changing land use and opportunities arising from the directions and focus on building strong economic centres identified in the Regional Plan.

Ø Review of the RU1 Primary Production land use zone objectives in context with the findings of the Land Use Table Review and anticipated changing development pressures affecting the RU1 Primary Production arising from the establishment of mining, the construction of the inland rail and potential coal seam gas developments in the region.

Ø Identify any changes to the land use zone objectives considered to be logical or necessary to improve the versatility of the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone and support the changes to the Land Use Table recommended by the review.

This planning proposal has been informed by the Narrabri LEP 2012 Land Use Table Review, as completed to date.

Following the Narrabri LEP 2012 Land Use Table Review, consideration of the vision and goals set by the New England North West Regional Plan 2036 and review of the Narrabri Shire Growth Management Strategy 2009, Council has determined that the most appropriate zone for the West Narrabri land is B4 Mixed Use as recommended in the Growth Management Strategy rather than B1 Neighbourhood Centre.

This document sets out the justification for and explains the intended effect of the recommended amendment.

SECTION B – OBJECTIVES

The objectives and intended outcomes of this planning proposal are:

1. To rezone the B1 Neighbourhood Centre land at West Narrabri to B4 Mixed Use under the Narrabri LEP 2012 to account for the following:

a) To ensure the range of development permitted within the Narrabri West precinct accounts for changing land use pressures and opportunities associated with the vision, goals and directions set out in the New England North West Regional Plan 2036.

b) To bring the Narrabri LEP 2012 into line with the Narrabri Shire Growth Management Strategy in relation to the West Narrabri land.

c) Remove the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone from the Narrabri LEP 2012.

PART 2: EXPLANATION OF PROVISIONS

To achieve the planning proposal’s objectives, it is proposed to rezone the land located at West Narrabri that is currently zoned B1 Neighbourhood Centre to B4 Mixed Use under the Narrabri LEP 2012.

The proposed change will require a modification to the LEP 2012 map as shown below in its current form;

Figure 1 – Current B1 Land Use Zoning.

To the proposed zoning as shown in the following map extract;

Figure 2 – Proposed B4 Land Use Zoning.

Given that the land located at West Narrabri is the only B1 Neighbourhood Centre zoned land within LEP 2012 it is also proposed to delete the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone from the LEP referenced under:

1. Part 2 Clause 2.1 Land use zones.

2. Part 2 Land Use Table Zone B1 Neighbourhood Centre

There are no further changes proposed to LEP 2012 or the LEP 2012 maps.

The planning proposal applies to the following land:

5. Property Address	6. Lot / Section	7. DP	8. Existing Zone	9. Proposed Zone
10. 21 Goobar Street, Narrabri	11. 1 / 2	12. 758756	13. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	14. B4 Mixed Use
15. 19 Goobar Street, Narrabri	16. 2 / 2	17. 758756	18. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	19. B4 Mixed Use
20. 17 Goobar Street, Narrabri	21. 3A / -	22. 326074	23. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	24. B4 Mixed Use
25. 15 Goobar Street, Narrabri	26. 3B / -	27. 326074	28. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	29. B4 Mixed Use
30. Goobar Street, Narrabri	31. 4A / -	32. 326074	33. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	34. B4 Mixed Use
35. 13 Goobar Street	36. 4B / -	37. 326074	38. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	39. B4 Mixed Use
40. 11 Goobar Street, Narrabri	41. 5 / 2	42. 758756	43. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	44. B4 Mixed Use
45. 9 Goobar Street, Narrabri	46. 6 / 2	47. 758756	48. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	49. B4 Mixed Use
50. 7 Goobar Street, Narrabri	51. 7 / 2	52. 758756	53. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	54. B4 Mixed Use
55. 5 Goobar Street, Narrabri	56. 8 / 2	57. 758756	58. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	59. B4 Mixed Use
60. 1-3 Goobar Street, Narrabri	61. 1 / -	62. 915129	63. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	64. B4 Mixed Use
65. Goobar Street, Narrabri	66. 10 / 2	67. 758756	68. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	69. B4 Mixed Use
70. Goobar Street, Narrabri	71. 2 / -	72. 915129	73. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	74. B4 Mixed Use
75. 24 Mooloobar Street, Narrabri	76. 5 / 3	77. 758756	78. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	79. B4 Mixed Use
80. 24A Mooloobar Street, Narrabri	81. 22 / -	82. 543782	83. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	84. B4 Mixed Use
85. 26 Mooloobar Street, Narrabri	86. 21 / -	87. 543782	88. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	89. B4 Mixed Use
90. 28 Mooloobar Street, Narrabri	91. 11 / 2	92. 758756	93. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	94. B4 Mixed Use
95. 30 Mooloobar Street, Narrabri	96. 12 / 2	97. 758756	98. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	99. B4 Mixed Use
100. 32 Mooloobar Street, Narrabri	101. 13 / 2	102. 758756	103. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	104. B4 Mixed Use
105. 38 Mooloobar Street, Narrabri	106. 14 / 2	107. 758756	108. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	109. B4 Mixed Use
110. 40 Mooloobar Street, Narrabri	111. 15 / 2	112. 758756	113. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	114. B4 Mixed Use
115. 42 Mooloobar Street, Narrabri	116. 16 / 2	117. 758756	118. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	119. B4 Mixed Use
120. 44 Mooloobar Street, Narrabri	121. 17 / 2	122. 758756	123. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	124. B4 Mixed Use
125. 46 Mooloobar Street, Narrabri	126. 18 / 2	127. 758756	128. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	129. B4 Mixed Use
130. 50 Mooloobar Street, Narrabri	131. 19 / 2	132. 758756	133. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	134. B4 Mixed Use
135. Mooloobar Street, Narrabri	136. 20 / 2	137. 758756	138. B1 Neighbourhood Centre	139. B4 Mixed Use

Table 1 – Land affected by this planning proposal

PART 3: JUSTIFCATION

In accordance with the Department of Planning and Infrastructure’s Guide to Preparing Planning Proposals, this section considers the following issues:

Ø Section A: Need for the planning proposal

Ø Section B: Relationship to strategic planning framework

Ø Section C: Environmental, social and economic Impact

Ø Section D: State and Commonwealth Interests

SECTION A – NEED FOR THE PLANNING PROPOSAL

1. Is the planning proposal the result of any strategic study?

The planning proposal is not a direct result of a strategic study or report. However, the proposal has been informed by a detailed Review of the land use table for the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone. This Review has also led to the consideration of the vision and goals of the New England North West Regional Plan 2036 and reconsideration of the Narrabri Shire Growth Management Strategy 2009.

It is submitted that the objectives of the planning proposal are not contrary to the objectives or outcomes sought by the New England North West Regional Plan 2036 and will bring LEP 2012 into alignment with the recommendations of the Narrabri Shire Growth Management Strategy, 2009 in relation to the land currently zoned B1 Neighbourhood Centre in Narrabri West.

A comprehensive review of the twelve (12) Local Environmental Plans (LEP’s) within the New England North West Regional Plan Area was undertaken as part of this planning proposal. This included the following Local Government Area LEP’s:

· Tamworth

· Moree Plains

· Inverell

· Gunnedah

· Gwydir

· Tenterfield

· Uralla

· Armidale

· Walcha

· Liverpool Plains

· Glen Innes Severn

· Narrabri

Of the twelve (12) LEP’s that were reviewed, Narrabri, Tamworth, Moree and Inverell have a B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone. These LEP’s land use tables have been reviewed in detail and compared to Narrabri’s LEP 2012 in relation to the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone.

It is also noted that of the twelve (12) LEP’s that were reviewed all of the LEP’s have the B4 Mixed Use zone except for Moree Plains, Inverell, Gwydir and Tenterfield.

Narrabri LEP 2012 contains only one area of B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone which is located in West Narrabri. It is a small pocket of land that is bounded by Burigal Street to the west, Goobar Street to the north, Mooloobar Street to the south and Buri Street to the east with the Narrabri West Post Office also being included in the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone on the eastern side of Buri Street.

See site location plan below;

Figure 3 – Current B1 Zone Location Plan.

The total B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone is approximately 3ha and contains approximately 26 lots.

A review of the existing land uses within the West Narrabri B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone revealed a mixture of existing commercial land uses along with residential dwellings, a backpackers, a hotel, the West Narrabri Post Office and the Narrabri Christian Fellowship. There are also a number of empty buildings or buildings that require significant repairs.

Narrabri Lake with adjacent recreation and park area bound the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone on the eastern side with the Narrabri West Walgett Railway Line on the southern side of Mooloobar Street.

The location of the B1 Neighbourhood Centre in close proximity to Narrabri Lake offers the area the opportunity to take advantage of this natural and recreation environment. It is considered that by rezoning the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone to B4 Mixed Use such uses as recreation facilities and garden centres could be considered offering the opportunity to positively enhance the Narrabri Lake area.

2. Is the planning proposal the best means of achieving the objectives or intended outcomes or is there a better way?

It is considered that an amendment to the Narrabri LEP 2012 is the only method to achieve the objectives and outcome sought by this planning proposal.

The objectives and intended outcomes listed in Part 1 of this report have been informed by a review of the prohibited land uses within the Narrabri LEP 2012 B1 Neighbourhood Centre land use zone. This review identified a number of land uses currently prohibited within the zone which may be in the public interest to establish as forms of development permissible with consent.

Consideration was given to opening up the B1 Neighbourhood Centre land uses to enable more land uses to be “permitted with consent” however, upon review of the Narrabri Shire Growth Management Strategy, 2009 it was identified that the subject land was recommended to be zoned “Mixed Use” under the Strategy.

Review of Narrabri Council’s files failed to reveal why the land at West Narrabri was zoned B1 Neighbourhood Centre rather than B4 Mixed Use as recommended.

Consideration was given to the objectives of both the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone and the B4 Mixed Use zone along with a comparison of the land uses permitted within each zone.

Given the focus of the New England North West Regional Plan is to build strong economic centres that enhance the vitality of existing central business precincts, the exiting vacant buildings and blocks within the West Narrabri precinct it is considered that by rezoning this land to B4 Mixed Use the potential for alternative land uses to be considered is a positive.

SECTION B –RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLANNING FRAMEWORK

3. Is the planning proposal consistent with the objectives and actions contained within the applicable regional or sub-regional strategy?

The New England North West Regional Plan 2036, hereby referred to as the Regional Plan, was prepared by the Department of Planning and Environment to give strategic direction to development in the New England North West Region and is a relevant consideration for this planning proposal.

The Regional Plan recognises the network of regional cities and centres support diverse industries and that as their industries grow, centres will thrive and require high quality health, education and recreation options. The Regional Plan goes on to further recognise the regional cities of Tamworth and Armidale and the strategic centres of Narrabri, Moree, Inverell and Glen Innes will be the focus of employment and services.

The Regional Plan identifies four regionally focused goals and Direction’s and Actions as policy measures targeted toward achieving the plans goals.

The goals of the New England North West Regional Plan 2036 are:

Goal 1 – A strong and dynamic regional economy

Goal 2 – A healthy environment with pristine waterways

Goal 3 – Strong infrastructure and connected transport networks for a connected future

Goal 4 – Attractive and thriving communities

This planning proposal is considered to be compatible with all of the strategic goals in some way. In particular the following Directions are considered relevant to this planning proposal:

Direction 7: Building Strong Economic Centres – This planning proposal seeks to rezone the West Narrabri precinct from B1 Neighbourhood Centre to B4 Mixed Use which in turn will provide opportunities for a stronger more diverse precinct to be developed.

Existing land uses will be retained while a range of additional uses could be considered under the Mixed Use zone including Recreation facilities (indoor), Garden centre, Landscape material supplies, Rural supplies and Veterinary hospitals. This provides great diversity and flexibility within the West Narrabri precinct and allows for alternative uses to be considered outside of the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone.

It is not the intention of this planning proposal to shift the focus of retail and commercial activities outside of the Narrabri CBD rather provide for a mixture of compatible land uses to integrate with the existing low key residential land uses.

Direction 19: Support healthy, safe, socially engaged and well connected communities – The Regional Plan recognises that the structure and design of communities, including streetscapes, recreation areas and community facilities can influence community health, wellbeing and social cohesion. Housing services and facilities within walking distance of each other, or easily accessible by public transport, make it easier for people to be active while accessing services.

This planning proposal will enhance the opportunity for an appropriate mix of land uses to be considered within the West Narrabri precinct which is generally surrounded by residential development and within walking distance for the West Narrabri community.

This planning proposal does not present any issue in relation to the Actions recommended by the Regional Plan as measures to achieve the above Directions and Actions.

4. Is the planning proposal consistent with the local Council’s Community Strategic Plan or other local strategic plan?

The Narrabri Growth Management Strategy is a local strategic plan which was prepared in 2009 and relates to the entirety of the Narrabri Local Government Area (LGA).

The Growth Management Strategy considered the existing commercial areas across the Narrabri LGA in 2009 and found that the existing commercial area was considered appropriate for the short term future. The Strategy identified a number of anomalies with commercial type uses being zoned as industrial and residential. In relation to the West Narrabri precinct the Strategy states (pg. 164):

“The neighbourhood business zone in West Narrabri between Goobar, Mooloolaba, Buri and Burgal Streets should be zoned as Mixed Use.”

A review of Narrabri Council’s files fails to reveal why the land was zoned B1 Neighbourhood Centre rather than B4 Mixed Use under the Narrabri LEP 2012 against the recommendations of the Strategy.

5. Is the planning proposal consistent with applicable State Environmental Planning Policies?

Yes. This planning proposal is considered to be consistent with relevant State Environmental Planning Policies. The NSW Government publishes State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs) for matters of State and regional planning significance. The table below examines the consistency of this planning proposal with the relevant SEPPs;

Relevant SEPP/Deemed SEPP	Consistency of Planning Proposal
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 1 –Development Standards	Not applicable. No variations to development standards sought.
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 19 – Bushland in Urban Areas	Not applicable.
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 21 – Caravan Parks	Consistent. The planning proposal will allow caravan parks to be permitted with consent under the B4 Mixed Use zone. The planning proposal does not seek any variations to the requirements set out in this SEPP.
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 30 – Intensive Agriculture	Not applicable.
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 33 – Hazardous and Offensive Development	Not applicable.
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 36 – Manufactured Home Estates	Consistent. This SEPP aims to facilitate the establishment of manufactured home estates as a contemporary form of medium density residential development that provide an alternative to traditional housing arrangements. Consideration can be given to a manufactured home estate under the B4 Mixed Use zone given that Caravan Parks are a “permitted with consent” land use in this zone. The planning proposal does not seek any variations to the requirements set out in this SEPP.
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 44 – Koala Habitat Protection	Not applicable.
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 47 – Moore Park Showground	Not applicable.
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 50 – Canal Estate Development	Not applicable.
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 24 – Farm Dams and Other Works in Land and Water Management Plan Areas	Not applicable.
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 55 – Remediation of Land	Consistent. The objectives of this SEPP are to provide a Statewide planning approach to the remediation of contaminated land and aims to promote the remediation of contaminated land for purpose of reducing the risk of harm to human health or any other aspect of the environment. In preparing this planning proposal, consideration has been given to the whether the land at West Narrabri may be contaminated. A search of Council’s records does not reveal any existing reported contamination within the precinct. The existing land uses are unlikely to have resulted in land contamination. Any future development within the precinct will need to address the requirements of the SEPP.
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 62 – Sustainable Aquaculture	Not applicable.
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 64 – Advertising and Signage	Consistent. The main objectives of this SEPP is to ensure that signage is compatible with the desired amenity and visual character of an area, ensure that signage provides effective communication in suitable locations and is of a high quality design and finish. The planning proposal does not seek any variations to the requirements set out in this SEPP and any future developments within the precinct will need to address the requirements of this SEPP.
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 65 – Design Quality of Residential Apartment Development	Consistent. This SEPP applies to development for the purpose of a residential flat building, shop top housing or mixed use development with a residential accommodation component. The planning proposal does not seek any variations to the requirements set out in this SEPP.
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 70 – Affordable Housing (Revised Scheme)	Not applicable.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009	Not applicable.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Building Sustainability Index: BASIX) 2004	Consistent. Any future developments within the precinct will need to take into consideration the requirements of this SEPP.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Coastal Management) 2018	No applicable.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Educational Establishments and Child Care Facilities) 2017	Consistent. The current B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone provides for consideration to be given to both Educational Establishments and early education and care facilities within the West Narrabri precinct. The B4 Mixed Business zone also allows for these land uses to be permitted with consent. Any future child care centre or the like would need to take into consideration the requirements and provisions of the SEPP. The planning proposal does not seek any variations to the requirements set out in this SEPP.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008	Consistent. The planning proposal does not seek any variations to the requirements set out in this SEPP.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004	Consistent. As with the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone, seniors housing and housing suitable for people with a disability can be permitted with consent in the B4 Mixed Use zone. Any future developments of this type would need to take into consideration the requirements and provisions of the SEPP. The planning proposal does not seek any variations to the requirements set out in this SEPP.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007	Future development of land within the West Narrabri precinct may trigger an assessment under this SEPP. In that case the development will need to take into consideration the requirements and provisions of the SEPP. The planning proposal does not seek any variations to the requirements set out in this SEPP.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Integration and Repeals) 2016	Not applicable.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Mining, Petroleum Production and Extractive Industries) 2007	Not applicable.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Miscellaneous Consent Provisions) 2007	Consistent. The planning proposal does not seek any variations to the requirements set out in this SEPP in relation to temporary structures, subdivision, change of use, demolition and fire alarm communication links.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Rural Lands) 2008	Not applicable.
State Environmental Planning Policy (State and Regional Development) 2011	Consistent. The planning proposal does not seek any variations to requirements set out in this SEPP.
State Environmental Planning Policy (State Significant Precincts) 2005	Not applicable.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Urban Renewal) 2010	Not applicable.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Vegetation in No-Rural Areas) 2017	The planning proposal applies to land in West Narrabri that is a well-established residential, commercial and retail area. The planning proposal will not impact any existing significant vegetation.

Table 2 – Consistency with SEPPs.

6. Is the planning proposal consistent with applicable Ministerial Directions (s.117 Directions)?

The Minister for Planning issues Local Planning Directions that Council must follow when preparing a planning proposal. The directions cover the following broad categories:

· Employment and resources

· Environment and heritage

· Housing, infrastructure and urban development

· Hazard and risk

Each S. 9.1 Ministerial Direction is listed in the table below with an annotation stating whether it is relevant to the planning proposal and comments relating to its consistency with the corresponding objective;

S. 9.1 Direction Title	Consistency of Planning Proposal
1.1 Business and Industrial Zones	Inconsistent but justified. It is recognised that the planning proposal potentially alters the opportunity for some employment uses within the West Narrabri area. However, the planning proposal does not seek to alter the area, location or amount of business land that exists at West Narrabri. The rezoning from B1 Neighbourhood Centre to B4 Mixed Use allows the opportunity for a wider variety of suitable land uses for the area to be considered. The existing LEP 2012 does not contain provisions relating to floor space ratios or height of buildings and the planning proposal does not seek to change this. It is unknown why the land subject of this planning proposal is zoned B1 Neighbourhood Centre under LEP 2012. The planning proposal brings LEP 2012 into alignment with the Narrabri Shire Growth Management Strategy for the West Narrabri precinct which recommends that this land be zoned Mixed Use. In particular the Growth Management Strategy recognises that there are a “few anomalies” including the following (page 164): “The neighbourhood business zone in West Narrabri between Goobar, Moolooaba, Buri and Burigal Streets should be zoned as Mixed Use”. Whilst the planning proposal may be considered inconsistent with this Direction due to potentially alternative land uses being permitted with consent this inconsistency is considered justified.
1.2 Rural Zones	Not applicable. The planning proposal does not propose to rezone rural land and will not affect the provision of this Direction.
1.3 Mining, Petroleum Production and Extractive Industries	Not applicable. The land to which this planning proposal applies to is within an established residential, commercial and retail precinct.
1.4 Oyster Aquaculture	Not applicable.
1.5 Rural Lands	Not applicable. The planning proposal does not propose to rezone rural land and will not affect the provision of this Direction.
2.1 Environment Protection Zones	Not applicable. The planning proposal does not propose to rezone environmental land and will not affect the provision of this Direction.
2.2 Coastal Protection	Not applicable.
2.3 Heritage Conservation	Consistent. Schedule 5 – Environmental Heritage of LEP 2012 identifies two heritage items that may be impacted by the planning proposal. Heritage Item I035 – Railway Station Precinct is located within the land subject to this planning proposal, with Heritage Item I036 – War Memorial, Narrabri West adjoining the land subject to this planning proposal. The planning proposal does not seek to modify provision 5.10 – Heritage Conservation of LEP 2012 which would continue to apply to any future development within the West Narrabri precinct.
2.4 Recreation Vehicle Areas	Not applicable.
2.5 Application of E2 and E3 Zones and Environmental Overlays in Far North Coast LEPs	Not applicable.
3.1 Residential Zones	Consistent. The objectives of the B4 Mixed Use zone along with the permitted with consent land uses allows for the consideration of a wider variety of building types under the B4 Mixed Use zone compared to the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone. The West Narrabri precinct already has access to existing services and infrastructure and therefore will not be impacted by this planning proposal.
3.2 Caravan Parks and Manufactured Home Estates	Consistent. The B4 Mixed Use zone put forward under this planning proposal for the West Narrabri land allows for the consideration of caravan parks and manufactured home estates. The existing B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone prohibits this land use. It is considered that a caravan park may be a suitable use within the West Narrabri precinct but is unlikely to be proposed due to the multiple land ownership.
3.3 Home Occupations	Consistent. The planning proposal will retain the provisions of the principle LEP which provides for this use without consent in most circumstances.
3.4 Integrating Land Use and transport	Consistent. The planning proposal does not propose to alter area or location of the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone, rather change the zone to B4 Mixed Use. This allows for wider variety of land uses to be considered in the West Narrabri precinct that could offer additional services, jobs and housing in the area. This in turn may reduce travel demand, especially by car for local area.
3.5 Development Near Licensed Aerodromes	Not applicable. The land subject of this planning proposal is not located near a licenced aerodrome.
3.6 Shooting Ranges	Not applicable. The land subject to this planning proposal is not located near an existing shooting range.
4.1 Acid Sulfate Soils	Not applicable.
4.2 Mine Subsidence and Unstable Land	Not applicable.
4.3 Flood Prone Land	Consistent. The land subject to this planning proposal is identified as flood prone land. The planning proposal does not directly affect provisions relating to flood prone land. Flood policy would continue to be enforces on flood-prone land and any future Development Applications will be required to address these requirements.
4.4 Planning for Bushfire Protection	The planning proposal would not affect existing bushfire planning provisions. These provisions would continue to be enforced for developments on bushfire prone land.
5.1 Implementation of Regional Strategies (Revoked 17 October 2017)	Not applicable.
5.2 Sydney Drinking Water Catchments	Not applicable.
5.3 Farmland of State and Regional Significance on the NSW Far North Coast	Not applicable.
5.4 Commercial and Retail Development along the Pacific Highway, North Coast	Not applicable.
5.5 Development in the vicinity of Ellalong, Paxton and Millfield (Cessnock LGA) (Revoked 18 June 2010)	Not applicable.
5.6 Sydney to Canberra Corridor (Revoked 10 July 2008)	Not applicable.
5.7 Central Coast (Revoked 10 July 2008)	Not applicable.
5.8 Second Sydney Airport: Badgerys Creek	Not applicable.
5.9 North West Rail Link Corridor Strategy	Not applicable.
5.10 Implementation of Regional Plans	Consistent. The planning proposal is considered consistent with this Direction as outlined in Section B, Part 3 of the document. The planning proposal is considered to enhance the focus of the retail and commercial activities on the Narrabri CBD by preventing neighbourhood shops and supermarkets being allowed in the West Narrabri precinct. The intention of the planning proposal is to provide a wider range of compatible mixed land uses to be considered in the West Narrabri precinct.
6.1 Approval and Referral Requirements	Consistent. The planning proposal does not contain any additional provisions requiring concurrence, consultation or referral of development applications to a Minister or public authority.
6.2 Reserving Land for Public Purposes	Not applicable. The planning proposal does not relate to the reserving of land for public purposes nor the removal of reservations on public land.
6.3 Site Specific Provisions	Not applicable. The planning proposal does not propose any site specific provisions for the land at West Narrabri.
7.1 Implementation of A Plan for Growing Sydney	Not applicable.
7.2 Implementation of Greater Macarthur Land Release Investigation	Not applicable.
7.3 Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy	Not applicable.
7.4 Implementation of North West Priority Growth Area Land Use and Infrastructure Implementation Plan	Not applicable.
7.5 Implementation of Greater Parramatta Priority Growth Area Interim Land Use and Infrastructure Implementation Plan	Not applicable.
7.6 Implementation of Wilton Priority Growth Area Interim Land Use and Infrastructure Plan	Not applicable.
7.7 Implementation of Glenfield to Macarthur Urban Renewal Corridor	Not applicable.

Table 3 – Consistency with Ministerial Directions.

The planning proposal has considered all Ministerial Directions and is consistent with the Local Planning Directions as outlined above. Any inconsistencies have been justified.

SECTION C – ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT

7. Is there any likelihood that critical habitat or threatened species, populations or ecological communities, or their habitats, will be adversely affected as a result of the proposal?

This planning proposal will not have an adverse impact on critical habitat or threatened species, populations or ecological communities, or their habitats as the land is already largely developed and under a Business zone. Any Development Applications within the West Narrabri precinct will be subject to normal merit assessment with impacts on the environment needing to be considered and addressed.

8. Are there any other environmental effects as a result of the planning proposal and how are they proposed to be managed?

As with a large percentage of Narrabri, the West Narrabri precinct is identified within the Flood Planning Area and therefore is subject to Clause 6.2 Flood Planning of LEP 2012. As outlined in this planning proposal the West Narrabri precinct is already largely developed with a mixture of residential, commercial and retail type business. Any Development Applications within the precinct will be required to address the provisions of the LEP 2012 and any other environmental matters relevant to the proposal.

It is not considered that this planning proposal would give rise to any significant environmental effects.

9. How has the planning proposal adequately addressed any social and economic effects?

It is considered that the planning proposal would have minor positive social and economic effects. The proposal will enable the existing land uses within the precinct to continue but also offer alternative land uses to be considered that are currently not availed under the B1 Neighbourhood Centre.

The planning proposal delivers increased opportunity for alternative uses such as garden centres, recreation facilities (indoor), veterinary hospital to be “permitted with consent” which are currently “prohibited” under the B1 Neighbourhood Centre zone. It is also considered that by rezoning the West Narrabri precinct to B4 Mixed Use, the Central Business District of Narrabri is reinforced as being the core location for such land uses as supermarkets.

SECTION D – COMMONWEALTH AND STATE INTERESTS

10. Is there adequate public infrastructure for the planning proposal?

Not applicable. It is considered that there are no additional infrastructure implications from this planning proposal.

11. What are the views of State and Commonwealth public authorities in accordance with the Gateway determination?

Relevant State and Commonwealth Government Agencies will be consulted in accordance with the requirements of any Gateway Determination.

PART 4: MAPPING

The following mapping is included in the planning proposal:

Attachment 1 Current Zoning

Attachment 2 Proposed Zoning

PART 5: COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

In accordance with the NSW Department of Planning Guidelines to preparing LEP’s, upon Gateway Determination adjoining landholders and any affected community organisations will be formally notified of the proposal and invited to provide comment.

In accordance with prevailing Departmental Guidelines and the provisions of the Environmental Protection Authority Act, the Planning Proposal will also be notified publicly for the prescribed period in local newspapers and Council’s website at http://www.narrabri.nsw.gov.au/

Public exhibition will be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the EPA Act, EPA Regulations and the Gateway Determination.

PART 6: PROJECT TIMELINE

It is expected that the relevant steps in the planning proposal process will be completed as set-out in the table below:

Milestone	Timeframe
Council endorse the Planning Proposal	December 2018
Gateway Determination issued by the Department of Planning and Environment	February 2018
Completion of technical assessment	March 2019
Public exhibition of the planning proposal and any required consultation with any public authorities	April 2019
Consideration of any submissions received made during public notification/consultation	May 2019
Refer proposal to Parliamentary Counsel and obtain Opinion	June 2019
Determination to make the LEP and notification of the LEP on legislation website	July 2019

Note: this project timeline has been drafted on the assumption that Council will be permitted to utilise its delegated plan making powers by the Department of Planning and Environment. Timeframes for achieving milestones may be subject to change pending issues arising during the planning proposal process.

2. Environment
Objective	2.2 We will protect our environment through sustainable planning and well-resourced emergency services
Strategy	2.2.4 Decision making will be informed by the principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development and the precautionary principle

2. Environment
Objective	2.2 We will protect our environment through sustainable planning and well-resourced emergency services
Strategy	2.2.4 Decision making will be informed by the principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development and the precautionary principle

4. Leadership
Objective	4.2 Decision making will ensure Council remains financially sustainable
Strategy	4.2.1 Maintain and improve Council's financial sustainability with a focus on core business

3. Economy
Objective	3.1 We will stimulate business and tourism by maximising our assets and attracting regional events
Strategy	3.1.4 Airport facilities and services provide connectivity to capital city markets

4. Leadership
Objective	4.4 Our strategic goals will be achieved through transparent and accountable planning and reporting
Strategy	4.4.2 Ensure effective and sound local governance practice

1. Society
Objective	1.1 Community health, safety and support services will adequately meet changing community needs
Strategy	1.1.1 Support and encourage health and wellbeing programs and services to improve resident lifestyles

1. Society
Objective	1.2 Our vibrant country lifestyle will be enhanced through embracing our recreational and cultural diversity
Strategy	1.2.1 Major towns have attractive and welcoming CBD areas that provide opportunities for social interaction

4. Leadership
Objective	4.1 We will proactively engage and partner with the community and government to achieve our strategic goals
Strategy	4.1.3 Develop and build strong, productive partnerships with State and Federal Governments