Our LEP and DCPs
Local Environmental Plan
The Clarence Valley Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2011 is the primary planning tool for the Clarence Valley and is based on the requirements of the Standard Instrument - Principal Local Environmental Plan (2006 EPI 155a). The LEP 2011 includes a number of mapping layers which need to be read in conjunction with the written instrument.
It contains land-use zones, development standards such as height and minimum lots sizes, and other matters to consider when assessing development.
Development control plans
Our development control plans (DCPs) provide detailed planning and design guidelines to support the planning controls in the LEP.
Changes to the DCPs will commence on 1 January 2025 to implement updated Flood Planning Levels.
That means that if a Development Application is lodged on the Planning Portal on or after this date, it will be required to comply with the updated Flood Planning Levels. If a Development Application is lodged prior to this date, it will be assessed against the current Flood Planning Levels.
The following DCPs apply in the Clarence Valley Council Local Government Area:
Sustainable Water Requirements
Changes made to the Sustainable Water Controls sections of the DCPs and the Information for Applicants document are to align with the Northern Rivers Local Government Development Design and Construction Manual minimum water quality standards.
Download the Sustainable Water Requirements(PDF, 2MB)
DCP Appendices - Flood Planning Area Maps