Changes commencing March 6th, 2026
Comparing the consolidation as at March 7th, 2025 with March 6th, 2026 · 112 changes
Zoning of Foreshores and Waterways Area
pt 6.3, div 2: Ins 2022 (629), Sch 1[1]. 6.26 Zoning of Foreshores and Waterways Area (1) For this Part, land is in one of the following zones if it is shown within the zone on the Foreshores and Waterways Area Map — Zone 1—Maritime Waters Zone 2—Environment Protection Zone 3—Naval Waters Zone 4—Aviation Zone 5—Water Recreation Zone 6—Scenic Waters—Active Use Zone 7—Scenic Waters—Casual Use Zone 8—Scenic Waters—Passive Use Zone 9—National Parks and Nature Reserves (2) A zone boundary that follows the water’s edge, as shown on the Foreshores and Waterways Area Map , is taken to follow the mean high water mark. (3) This section does not affect the zoning, under another environmental planning instrument, of land in the Foreshores and Waterways Area if the land is not included in a zone under this section. s 6.26: Ins 2022 (629), Sch 1[1]. 6.27 Zone objectives and Land Use Table (1) The Land Use Table at the end of this section specifies the following for each zone— (a) the objectives for development, (b) development that may be carried out without development consent, (c) development that may be carried out only with development consent, (d) development that is prohibited. (2) Development not specified in the Table in relation to a zone may be carried out with development consent in the zone if the consent authority is satisfied that the development— (a) is not inconsistent with the objectives for development in the zone, and (b) is not inconsistent with the provisions of another environmental planning instrument, and (c) will not otherwise have adverse impacts. (3) The consent authority must consider the objectives for development in a zone when determining a development application in relation to land in the zone. Land Use Table Zone 1 Maritime Waters 1 Objectives of zone • To give preference to and protect waters required for the effective and efficient movement of commercial shipping, public water transport and maritime industry operations. • To allow development that is compatible with, and will not adversely affect the effective and efficient movement of, commercial shipping, public water transport and maritime industry operations. • To promote the equitable use of the Foreshores and Waterways Area, including use by passive recreation craft. 2 Permitted without consent Aids to navigation; Demolition, other than demolition of a heritage item; General restoration works; Maintenance dredging; Naval activities; Single moorings 3 Permitted with consent Aviation facilities; Boat building and repair facilities; Boat launching ramps; Boat lifts; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Commercial port facilities; Community facilities; Dredging; Flora and fauna enclosures; Marinas; Private landing steps; Public boardwalks; Public water recreational facilities; Public water transport facilities; Recreational or club facilities; Skids; Telecommunications facilities 4 Prohibited Above-water boat lifts; Advertisements; Advertising structures; Boat sheds; Floating boat platforms; Houseboats; Intertidal dredging; Mooring pens; Private landing facilities; Private swimming enclosures; Reclamation works; Residential accommodation; Slipways; Swimming pools; Tourist facilities; Water-based restaurants and entertainment facilities; Waterfront access stairs Zone 2 Environment Protection 1 Objectives of zone • To protect the natural and cultural values of waters in the zone. • To prevent damage to, or the possibility of long term adverse impact on, the natural and cultural values of waters in the zone and adjoining foreshores. • To enhance and rehabilitate the natural and cultural values of waters in the zone and adjoining foreshores. • To provide for the long term management of the natural and cultural values of waters in the zone and adjoining foreshores. 2 Permitted without consent Aids to navigation; Demolition, other than demolition of a heritage item; General restoration works; Naval activities; Single moorings 3 Permitted with consent Boat launching ramps; Community facilities; Dredging; Flora and fauna enclosures; Maintenance dredging; Private landing steps; Public boardwalks; Public water recreational facilities; Public water transport facilities; Recreational or club facilities; Telecommunications facilities 4 Prohibited Above-water boat lifts; Advertisements; Advertising structures; Aviation facilities; Boat building and repair facilities; Boat lifts; Boat sheds; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Commercial port facilities; Floating boat platforms; Houseboats; Intertidal dredging; Marinas; Mooring pens; Private landing facilities; Private swimming enclosures; Reclamation works; Residential accommodation; Skids; Slipways; Swimming pools; Tourist facilities; Water-based restaurants and entertainment facilities; Waterfront access stairs Zone 3 Naval Waters 1 Objectives of zone • To ensure effective implementation of the Control of Naval Waters Act 1918 of the Commonwealth. • To restrict development that is incompatible with naval interests. • To allow development that does not jeopardise naval interests. 2 Permitted without consent Aids to navigation; Demolition, other than demolition of a heritage item; Flora and fauna enclosures; General restoration works; Maintenance dredging; Naval activities; Single moorings 3 Permitted with consent Aviation facilities; Boat building and repair facilities; Boat launching ramps; Boat lifts; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Commercial port facilities; Community facilities; Dredging; Private landing steps; Private swimming enclosures; Public boardwalks; Public water recreational facilities; Public water transport facilities; Recreational or club facilities; Telecommunications facilities 4 Prohibited Above-water boat lifts; Advertisements; Advertising structures; Boat sheds; Floating boat platforms; Houseboats; Intertidal dredging; Marinas; Mooring pens; Private landing facilities; Reclamation works; Residential accommodation; Skids; Slipways; Swimming pools; Tourist facilities; Uses and activities prohibited under the Control of Naval Waters Act 1918 of the Commonwealth, Water-based restaurants and entertainment facilities; Waterfront access stairs Zone 4 Aviation 1 Objectives of zone • To give preference to and protect waters required for marine aviation activities. • To ensure marine aviation activities safely coexist with other activities and facilities. • To allow development that is compatible with, and will not adversely affect, marine aviation activities. 2 Permitted without consent Aids to navigation; Demolition, other than demolition of a heritage item; Flora and fauna enclosures; General restoration works; Maintenance dredging; Naval activities; Single moorings 3 Permitted with consent Aviation facilities; Boat building and repair facilities; Boat launching ramps; Boat lifts; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Commercial port facilities; Community facilities; Dredging; Marinas; Private landing steps; Private swimming enclosures; Public boardwalks; Public water recreational facilities; Public water transport facilities; Recreational or club facilities; Telecommunications facilities 4 Prohibited Above-water boat lifts; Advertisements; Advertising structures; Boat sheds; Floating boat platforms; Houseboats; Intertidal dredging; Mooring pens; Private landing facilities; Reclamation works; Residential accommodation; Skids; Slipways; Swimming pools; Tourist facilities; Water-based restaurants and entertainment facilities; Waterfront access stairs Zone 5 Water Recreation 1 Objectives of zone • To give preference to and increase public water-dependent development that will promote the enjoyment of, and free access to, the Foreshores and Waterways Area. • To allow development that will enhance public use of waters in the zone and not compromise public use of waters in the zone in the present or future. • To minimise the number, scale and extent of artificial structures, considering the function of the structures. • To allow commercial water-dependent development that— (a) meets a justified demand, and (b) provides benefits to the general and boating public, and (c) results in a visual outcome that is compatible with the planned character of the locality. • To minimise congestion and conflict arising from the use of waters in the zone and the adjoining foreshores. • To protect and preserve beach environments and ensure they are free from artificial structures. • To ensure the scale and size of development are appropriate to the locality. • To ensure the scale and size of development protect and improve the natural assets and the natural and cultural scenic quality of the surrounding area, particularly when viewed from waters in the zone or from areas of public access. 2 Permitted without consent Aids to navigation; Demolition, other than demolition of a heritage item; Flora and fauna enclosures; General restoration works; Maintenance dredging; Naval activities; Single moorings 3 Permitted with consent Boat building and repair facilities; Boat launching ramps; Boat lifts; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Community facilities; Dredging; Marinas; Private landing steps; Public boardwalks; Public water recreational facilities; Public water transport facilities; Recreational or club facilities; Skids; Telecommunications facilities 4 Prohibited Above-water boat lifts; Advertisements; Advertising structures; Aviation facilities; Boat sheds; Commercial port facilities; Floating boat platforms; Houseboats; Intertidal dredging; Mooring pens; Private landing facilities; Private swimming enclosures; Reclamation works; Residential accommodation; Slipways; Swimming pools; Tourist facilities; Water-based restaurants and entertainment facilities; Waterfront access stairs Zone 6 Scenic Waters—Active Use 1 Objectives of zone • To allow a range of public and private water-dependent development close to shore only if the development— (a) minimises alienation of waters in the zone from public use, and (b) is not constrained by shallow water depth, navigational conflicts or severe wave action. • To minimise the number and extent of structures over waters in the zone through mechanisms, including the sharing of structures between adjoining waterfront property owners. • To ensure remnant natural features, aquatic ecology and public access along the intertidal zone are not damaged or impaired by development. • To minimise the adverse impact on views to and from waters in the zone and on the scenic values of the locality as a result of the size of vessels capable of being accommodated as a result of development in the zone. 2 Permitted without consent Aids to navigation; Demolition, other than demolition of a heritage item; Flora and fauna enclosures; General restoration works; Maintenance dredging; Single moorings 3 Permitted with consent Boat building and repair facilities; Boat launching ramps; Boat lifts; Boat sheds; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Community facilities; Dredging; Floating boat platforms; Marinas; Mooring pens; Naval activities; Private landing facilities; Private landing steps; Private swimming enclosures; Public boardwalks; Public water recreational facilities; Public water transport facilities; Recreational or club facilities; Skids; Slipways; Telecommunications facilities 4 Prohibited Above-water boat lifts; Advertisements; Advertising structures; Aviation facilities; Commercial port facilities; Houseboats; Intertidal dredging; Reclamation works; Residential accommodation; Swimming pools; Tourist facilities; Water-based restaurants and entertainment facilities; Waterfront access stairs Zone 7 Scenic Waters—Casual Use 1 Objectives of zone • To allow certain water-dependent development close to shore to meet casual boating needs and other water access needs. • To allow development only if the development— (a) achieves a largely open and unobstructed waterway, and (b) does not dominate the landscape setting. • To restrict development for permanent boat storage in locations that are unsuitable due to— (a) the adverse visual impact of the development, or (b) physical constraints, including shallow water depth, severe wave action and unsafe navigation. • To ensure the scale and size of development are appropriate to the locality • To ensure the scale and size of development protect and improve the natural and cultural scenic quality of the surrounding area, particularly when viewed from waters in the zone and areas of public access. • To maintain and enhance views to and from waters in the zone. • To minimise the number and extent of structures over waters in the zone through mechanisms including the sharing of structures between adjoining waterfront property owners. • To ensure remnant natural features, aquatic ecology and public access along the intertidal zone are not damaged or impaired by development. 2 Permitted without consent Aids to navigation; Demolition, other than demolition of a heritage item; Flora and fauna enclosures; General restoration works; Maintenance dredging; Single moorings 3 Permitted with consent Boat building and repair facilities; Boat launching ramps; Boat lifts; Community facilities; Dredging; Floating boat platforms; Mooring pens; Naval activities; Private landing facilities; Private landing steps; Private swimming enclosures; Public boardwalks; Public water recreational facilities; Public water transport facilities; Recreational or club facilities; Skids; Slipways; Telecommunications facilities 4 Prohibited Above-water boat lifts; Advertisements; Advertising structures; Aviation facilities; Boat sheds; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Commercial port facilities; Houseboats; Intertidal dredging; Marinas; Reclamation works; Residential accommodation; Swimming pools; Tourist facilities; Water-based restaurants and entertainment facilities; Waterfront access stairs Zone 8 Scenic Waters—Passive Use 1 Objectives of zone • To give preference to unimpeded public access along the intertidal zone, the visual continuity and significance of the landform and the ecological value of waters and foreshores. • To restrict development for permanent boat storage and private landing facilities in unsuitable locations. • To allow water-dependent development only if the development— (a) meets a demonstrated demand, and (b) is compatible with the planned character of the locality. • To ensure the scale and size of development are appropriate to the locality. • To ensure the scale and size of development protect and improve the natural assets and natural and cultural scenic quality of the surrounding area, particularly when viewed from waters in the zone or areas of public access. 2 Permitted without consent Aids to navigation; Demolition, other than demolition of a heritage item; Flora and fauna enclosures; General restoration works; Maintenance dredging; Single moorings 3 Permitted with consent Boat building and repair facilities; Boat launching ramps; Boat lifts; Community facilities; Dredging; Naval activities; Private landing steps; Public boardwalks; Public water recreational facilities; Public water transport facilities; Recreational or club facilities; Skids; Slipways; Telecommunications facilities 4 Prohibited Above-water boat lifts; Advertisements; Advertising structures; Aviation facilities; Boat sheds; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Commercial port facilities; Floating boat platforms; Houseboats; Intertidal dredging; Marinas; Mooring pens; Private landing facilities; Private swimming enclosures; Reclamation works; Residential accommodation; Swimming pools; Tourist facilities; Water-based restaurants and entertainment facilities; Waterfront access stairs Zone 9 National Parks and Nature Reserves 1 Objectives of zone • To identify and protect the environmental significance of islands in Sydney Harbour acquired or reserved under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 . • To enable uses of the islands that are authorised under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 . • To facilitate public access to Clark Island, Fort Denison, Goat Island, Rodd Island and Shark Island. • To facilitate development on Clark Island, Fort Denison, Goat Island, Rodd Island and Shark Island in a way that is compatible with the plan of management prepared under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 in relation to Sydney Harbour National Park. 2 Permitted without consent Aids to navigation; Uses authorised under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 3 Permitted with consent Nil 4 Prohibited Above-water boat lifts; Advertisements; Advertising structures; Aviation facilities; Boat building and repair facilities; Boat launching ramps; Boat lifts; Boat sheds; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Commercial port facilities; Community facilities; Demolition; Dredging; Floating boat platforms; Flora and fauna enclosures; General restoration works; Houseboats; Intertidal dredging; Maintenance dredging; Marinas; Mooring pens; Naval activities; Private landing facilities; Private landing steps; Private swimming enclosures; Public boardwalks; Public water recreational facilities; Public water transport facilities; Reclamation works; Recreational or club facilities; Residential accommodation; Single moorings; Skids; Slipways; Swimming pools; Telecommunications facilities; Tourist facilities; Water-based restaurants and entertainment facilities; Waterfront access stairs s 6.27: Ins 2022 (629), Sch 1[1]. Am 2023 (458), Sch 3.1[1].
Zoning of Foreshores and Waterways Area pt 6.3, div 2: Ins 2022 (629), Sch 1[1]. 6.26 Zoning of Foreshores and Waterways Area (1) For this Part, land is in one of the following zones if it is shown within the zone on the Foreshores and Waterways Area Map — Zone 1—Maritime Waters Zone 2—Environment Protection Zone 3—Naval Waters Zone 4—Aviation Zone 5—Water Recreation Zone 6—Scenic Waters—Active Use Zone 7—Scenic Waters—Casual Use Zone 8—Scenic Waters—Passive Use Zone 9—National Parks and Nature Reserves (2) A zone boundary that follows the water’s edge, as shown on the Foreshores and Waterways Area Map , is taken to follow the mean high water mark. (2A) Land in Zone 6, 7 or 8 comprises the waters between the mean high water mark and a line running parallel to, and 30m seaward of, the mean high water mark. (3) This section does not affect the zoning, under another environmental planning instrument, of land in the Foreshores and Waterways Area if the land is not included in a zone under this section. s 6.26: Ins 2022 (629), Sch 1[1]. Am 2026 (79), Sch 1[35]. 6.27 Zone objectives and Land Use Table (1) The Land Use Table at the end of this section specifies the following for each zone— (a) the objectives for development, (b) development that may be carried out without development consent, (c) development that may be carried out only with development consent, (d) development that is prohibited. (2) Development not specified in the Table in relation to a zone may be carried out with development consent in the zone if the consent authority is satisfied that the development— (a) is not inconsistent with the objectives for development in the zone, and (b) is not inconsistent with the provisions of another environmental planning instrument, and (c) will not otherwise have adverse impacts. (3) The consent authority must consider the objectives for development in a zone when determining a development application in relation to land in the zone. Land Use Table Zone 1 Maritime Waters 1 Objectives of zone • To give preference to and protect waters required for the effective and efficient movement of commercial shipping, public water transport and maritime industry operations. • To allow development that is compatible with, and will not adversely affect the effective and efficient movement of, commercial shipping, public water transport and maritime industry operations. • To promote the equitable use of the Foreshores and Waterways Area, including use by passive recreation craft. 2 Permitted without consent Aids to navigation; Demolition, other than demolition of a heritage item; General restoration works; Maintenance dredging; Naval activities; Single moorings 3 Permitted with consent Aviation facilities; Boat building and repair facilities; Boat launching ramps; Boat lifts; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Commercial marinas; Commercial port facilities; Community facilities; Dredging; Flora and fauna enclosures; Private landing steps; Public boardwalks; Public water recreational facilities; Public water transport facilities; Recreational or club facilities; Skids; Telecommunications facilities 4 Prohibited Above-water boat lifts; Advertisements; Advertising structures; Boat sheds; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Eco-tourist facilities; Floating boat platforms; Houseboats; Intertidal dredging; Manufactured home estates; Mooring pens; Private landing facilities; Private swimming enclosures; Reclamation works; Residential accommodation; Short-term rental accommodation; Slipways; Swimming pools; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Tourist facilities; Water-based restaurants and entertainment facilities; Waterfront access stairs Zone 2 Environment Protection 1 Objectives of zone • To protect the natural and cultural values of waters in the zone. • To prevent damage to, or the possibility of long term adverse impact on, the natural and cultural values of waters in the zone and adjoining foreshores. • To enhance and rehabilitate the natural and cultural values of waters in the zone and adjoining foreshores. • To provide for the long term management of the natural and cultural values of waters in the zone and adjoining foreshores. 2 Permitted without consent Aids to navigation; Demolition, other than demolition of a heritage item; General restoration works; Naval activities; Single moorings 3 Permitted with consent Boat launching ramps; Community facilities; Dredging; Flora and fauna enclosures; Maintenance dredging; Private landing steps; Public boardwalks; Public water recreational facilities; Public water transport facilities; Recreational or club facilities; Telecommunications facilities 4 Prohibited Above-water boat lifts; Advertisements; Advertising structures; Aviation facilities; Boat building and repair facilities; Boat lifts; Boat sheds; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Commercial marinas; Commercial port facilities; Eco-tourist facilities; Floating boat platforms; Houseboats; Intertidal dredging; Manufactured home estates; Mooring pens; Private landing facilities; Private swimming enclosures; Reclamation works; Residential accommodation; Short-term rental accommodation; Skids; Slipways; Swimming pools; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Tourist facilities; Water-based restaurants and entertainment facilities; Waterfront access stairs Zone 3 Naval Waters 1 Objectives of zone • To ensure effective implementation of the Control of Naval Waters Act 1918 of the Commonwealth. • To restrict development that is incompatible with naval interests. • To allow development that does not jeopardise naval interests. 2 Permitted without consent Aids to navigation; Demolition, other than demolition of a heritage item; Flora and fauna enclosures; General restoration works; Maintenance dredging; Naval activities; Single moorings 3 Permitted with consent Aviation facilities; Boat building and repair facilities; Boat launching ramps; Boat lifts; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Commercial port facilities; Community facilities; Dredging; Private landing steps; Private swimming enclosures; Public boardwalks; Public water recreational facilities; Public water transport facilities; Recreational or club facilities; Telecommunications facilities 4 Prohibited Above-water boat lifts; Advertisements; Advertising structures; Boat sheds; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Commercial marinas; Eco-tourist facilities; Floating boat platforms; Houseboats; Intertidal dredging; Manufactured home estates; Mooring pens; Private landing facilities; Reclamation works; Residential accommodation; Short-term rental accommodation; Skids; Slipways; Swimming pools; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Tourist facilities; Uses and activities prohibited under the Control of Naval Waters Act 1918 of the Commonwealth, Water-based restaurants and entertainment facilities; Waterfront access stairs Zone 4 Aviation 1 Objectives of zone • To give preference to and protect waters required for marine aviation activities. • To ensure marine aviation activities safely coexist with other activities and facilities. • To allow development that is compatible with, and will not adversely affect, marine aviation activities. 2 Permitted without consent Aids to navigation; Demolition, other than demolition of a heritage item; Flora and fauna enclosures; General restoration works; Maintenance dredging; Naval activities; Single moorings 3 Permitted with consent Aviation facilities; Boat building and repair facilities; Boat launching ramps; Boat lifts; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Commercial marinas; Commercial port facilities; Community facilities; Dredging; Private landing steps; Private swimming enclosures; Public boardwalks; Public water recreational facilities; Public water transport facilities; Recreational or club facilities; Telecommunications facilities 4 Prohibited Above-water boat lifts; Advertisements; Advertising structures; Boat sheds; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Eco-tourist facilities; Floating boat platforms; Houseboats; Intertidal dredging; Manufactured home estates; Mooring pens; Private landing facilities; Reclamation works; Residential accommodation; Short-term rental accommodation; Skids; Slipways; Swimming pools; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Tourist facilities; Water-based restaurants and entertainment facilities; Waterfront access stairs Zone 5 Water Recreation 1 Objectives of zone • To give preference to and increase public water-dependent development that will promote the enjoyment of, and free access to, the Foreshores and Waterways Area. • To allow development that will enhance public use of waters in the zone and not compromise public use of waters in the zone in the present or future. • To minimise the number, scale and extent of artificial structures, considering the function of the structures. • To allow commercial water-dependent development that— (a) meets a justified demand, and (b) provides benefits to the general and boating public, and (c) results in a visual outcome that is compatible with the planned character of the locality. • To minimise congestion and conflict arising from the use of waters in the zone and the adjoining foreshores. • To protect and preserve beach environments and ensure they are free from artificial structures. • To ensure the scale and size of development are appropriate to the locality. • To ensure the scale and size of development protect and improve the natural assets and the natural and cultural scenic quality of the surrounding area, particularly when viewed from waters in the zone or from areas of public access. 2 Permitted without consent Aids to navigation; Demolition, other than demolition of a heritage item; Flora and fauna enclosures; General restoration works; Maintenance dredging; Naval activities; Single moorings 3 Permitted with consent Boat building and repair facilities; Boat launching ramps; Boat lifts; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Commercial marinas; Community facilities; Dredging; Private landing steps; Public boardwalks; Public water recreational facilities; Public water transport facilities; Recreational or club facilities; Skids; Telecommunications facilities 4 Prohibited Above-water boat lifts; Advertisements; Advertising structures; Aviation facilities; Boat sheds; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Commercial port facilities; Eco-tourist facilities; Floating boat platforms; Houseboats; Intertidal dredging; Manufactured home estates; Mooring pens; Private landing facilities; Private swimming enclosures; Reclamation works; Residential accommodation; Short-term rental accommodation; Slipways; Swimming pools; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Tourist facilities; Water-based restaurants and entertainment facilities; Waterfront access stairs Zone 6 Scenic Waters—Active Use 1 Objectives of zone • To allow a range of public and private water-dependent development close to shore only if the development— (a) minimises alienation of waters in the zone from public use, and (b) is not constrained by shallow water depth, navigational conflicts or severe wave action. • To minimise the number and extent of structures over waters in the zone through mechanisms, including the sharing of structures between adjoining waterfront property owners. • To ensure remnant natural features, aquatic ecology and public access along the intertidal zone are not damaged or impaired by development. • To minimise the adverse impact on views to and from waters in the zone and on the scenic values of the locality as a result of the size of vessels capable of being accommodated as a result of development in the zone. 2 Permitted without consent Aids to navigation; Demolition, other than demolition of a heritage item; Flora and fauna enclosures; General restoration works; Maintenance dredging; Single moorings 3 Permitted with consent Boat building and repair facilities; Boat launching ramps; Boat lifts; Boat sheds; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Commercial marinas; Community facilities; Dredging; Floating boat platforms; Mooring pens; Naval activities; Private landing facilities; Private landing steps; Private swimming enclosures; Public boardwalks; Public water recreational facilities; Public water transport facilities; Recreational or club facilities; Skids; Slipways; Telecommunications facilities 4 Prohibited Above-water boat lifts; Advertisements; Advertising structures; Aviation facilities; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Commercial port facilities; Eco-tourist facilities; Houseboats; Intertidal dredging; Manufactured home estates; Reclamation works; Residential accommodation; Short-term rental accommodation; Swimming pools; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Tourist facilities; Water-based restaurants and entertainment facilities; Waterfront access stairs Zone 7 Scenic Waters—Casual Use 1 Objectives of zone • To allow certain water-dependent development close to shore to meet casual boating needs and other water access needs. • To allow development only if the development— (a) achieves a largely open and unobstructed waterway, and (b) does not dominate the landscape setting. • To restrict development for permanent boat storage in locations that are unsuitable due to— (a) the adverse visual impact of the development, or (b) physical constraints, including shallow water depth, severe wave action and unsafe navigation. • To ensure the scale and size of development are appropriate to the locality • To ensure the scale and size of development protect and improve the natural and cultural scenic quality of the surrounding area, particularly when viewed from waters in the zone and areas of public access. • To maintain and enhance views to and from waters in the zone. • To minimise the number and extent of structures over waters in the zone through mechanisms including the sharing of structures between adjoining waterfront property owners. • To ensure remnant natural features, aquatic ecology and public access along the intertidal zone are not damaged or impaired by development. 2 Permitted without consent Aids to navigation; Demolition, other than demolition of a heritage item; Flora and fauna enclosures; General restoration works; Maintenance dredging; Single moorings 3 Permitted with consent Boat building and repair facilities; Boat launching ramps; Boat lifts; Community facilities; Dredging; Floating boat platforms; Mooring pens; Naval activities; Private landing facilities; Private landing steps; Private swimming enclosures; Public boardwalks; Public water recreational facilities; Public water transport facilities; Recreational or club facilities; Skids; Slipways; Telecommunications facilities 4 Prohibited Above-water boat lifts; Advertisements; Advertising structures; Aviation facilities; Boat sheds; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Commercial marinas; Commercial port facilities; Eco-tourist facilities; Houseboats; Intertidal dredging; Manufactured home estates; Reclamation works; Residential accommodation; Short-term rental accommodation; Swimming pools; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Tourist facilities; Water-based restaurants and entertainment facilities; Waterfront access stairs Zone 8 Scenic Waters—Passive Use 1 Objectives of zone • To give preference to unimpeded public access along the intertidal zone, the visual continuity and significance of the landform and the ecological value of waters and foreshores. • To restrict development for permanent boat storage and private landing facilities in unsuitable locations. • To allow water-dependent development only if the development— (a) meets a demonstrated demand, and (b) is compatible with the planned character of the locality. • To ensure the scale and size of development are appropriate to the locality. • To ensure the scale and size of development protect and improve the natural assets and natural and cultural scenic quality of the surrounding area, particularly when viewed from waters in the zone or areas of public access. 2 Permitted without consent Aids to navigation; Demolition, other than demolition of a heritage item; Flora and fauna enclosures; General restoration works; Maintenance dredging; Single moorings 3 Permitted with consent Boat building and repair facilities; Boat launching ramps; Boat lifts; Community facilities; Dredging; Naval activities; Private landing steps; Public boardwalks; Public water recreational facilities; Public water transport facilities; Recreational or club facilities; Skids; Slipways; Telecommunications facilities 4 Prohibited Above-water boat lifts; Advertisements; Advertising structures; Aviation facilities; Boat sheds; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Commercial marinas; Commercial port facilities; Eco-tourist facilities; Floating boat platforms; Houseboats; Intertidal dredging; Manufactured home estates; Mooring pens; Private landing facilities; Private swimming enclosures; Reclamation works; Residential accommodation; Short-term rental accommodation; Swimming pools; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Tourist facilities; Water-based restaurants and entertainment facilities; Waterfront access stairs Zone 9 National Parks and Nature Reserves 1 Objectives of zone • To identify and protect the environmental significance of islands in Sydney Harbour acquired or reserved under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 . • To enable uses of the islands that are authorised under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 . • To facilitate public access to Clark Island, Fort Denison, Goat Island, Rodd Island and Shark Island. • To facilitate development on Clark Island, Fort Denison, Goat Island, Rodd Island and Shark Island in a way that is compatible with the plan of management prepared under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 in relation to Sydney Harbour National Park. 2 Permitted without consent Aids to navigation; Uses authorised under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 3 Permitted with consent Nil 4 Prohibited Above-water boat lifts; Advertisements; Advertising structures; Aviation facilities; Boat building and repair facilities; Boat launching ramps; Boat lifts; Boat sheds; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Commercial marinas; Commercial port facilities; Community facilities; Demolition; Dredging; Eco-tourist facilities; Floating boat platforms; Flora and fauna enclosures; General restoration works; Houseboats; Intertidal dredging; Maintenance dredging; Manufactured home estates; Mooring pens; Naval activities; Private landing facilities; Private landing steps; Private swimming enclosures; Public boardwalks; Public water recreational facilities; Public water transport facilities; Reclamation works; Recreational or club facilities; Residential accommodation; Short-term rental accommodation; Single moorings; Skids; Slipways; Swimming pools; Telecommunications facilities; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Tourist facilities; Water-based restaurants and entertainment facilities; Waterfront access stairs s 6.27: Ins 2022 (629), Sch 1[1]. Am 2023 (458), Sch 3.1[1]; 2026 (79), Sch 1[36] [37]. 6.27A Unzoned land (1) This section applies to unzoned land in the Foreshores and Waterways Area— (a) to which a local environmental plan that adopts the Standard Instrument does not apply, or (b) that is not in an area under the Local Government Act 1993 . (2) Development may be carried out on unzoned land only with development consent. (3) In deciding whether to grant development consent, the consent authority must consider whether the development will have an impact on adjoining zoned land. (4) If the consent authority considers the development will have an impact on adjoining zoned land, the consent authority must consider the objectives for development in the zones of the adjoining land. (5) Development consent must not be granted unless the consent authority is satisfied the development is— (a) appropriate, and (b) compatible with permissible land uses in the adjoining zoned land. s 6.27A: Ins 2026 (79), Sch 1[38].
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