Litchfield Area Plan 2004 - Land and Planning Services

Litchfield Area Plan 2004NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIALITCHFIELD AREA PLAN 2004TABLE OF PROVISIONSPART I – PRELIMINARY1.1 CITATION 41.2 AIM AND OBJECTIVES 41.3 PLANNING FRAMEWORK 51.4 APPLICATION 51.5 CONSENT AUTHORITY 51.6 EXCEPTIONS 51.7 DEFINITIONS 6PART 2 – ADMINISTRATION2.1 ZONES 152.2 PERMITTED, CONSENT AND PROHIBITED USE 152.3 ANCILLARY DEVELOPMENT 16PART 3 – ZONE PURPOSE AND TABLES5.1 ZONE RR (RURAL RESIDENTIAL) 175.2 ZONE RL1 (RURAL LIVING 1) 195.3 ZONE RL2 (RURAL LIVING 2) 215.4 ZONE PA (PASTORAL) 235.5 ZONE OR (ORGANISED RECREATION) 255.6 ZONE OC (OPEN SPACE - CONSERVATION) 275.7 ZONE HP (HORTICULTURAL PROTECTION) 295.8 ZONE CP (COMMUNITY PURPOSES) 315.9 ZONE SD (SINGLE DWELLING RESIDENTIAL) 335.10 ZONE MD (MULTIPLE DWELLING RESIDENTIAL) 355.11 ZONE C (COMMERCIAL) 375.12 ZONE SC (SERVICE COMMERCIAL) 395.13 ZONE TC (TOURIST COMMERCIAL) 415.14 ZONE LI (LIGHT INDUSTRY) 435.15 ZONE DV (DEVELOPMENT) 455.16 ZONE FD (FUTURE DEVELOPMENT) 475.17 ZONE WM (WATER MANAGEMENT) 495.18 ZONE SU (SPECIFIC USE) 5131.01.2007 i

Litchfield Area Plan 2004PART 4 – DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTSDIVISION 1 – GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS6.1 MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT 556.2 VEHICLE PARKING 556.2.1 Parking Requirements 556.2.2 Reduction in Parking Requirements 556.2.3 Unlisted Land Uses 606.2.4 Parking Layout 606.2.5 Screening of Parking Areas 606.3 LOADING BAYS 626.4 ADVERTISING SIGNS 626.4.1 Signage Limitations 626.4.2 Signs on Territory Road Reserves 636.5 SETBACKS OF NON-RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE RR AND RL1 ZONE 636.6 DEMOUNTABLE STRUCTURES 636.7 LAND IN PROXIMITY TO AIRPORTS 646.8 EXCEPTIONS RELATING TO IRONSTONE AND KNUCKEY LAGOONS LOCALITY 646.9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 656.10 EXCAVATION AND FILL 656.11 DEVELOPMENT OF LAND ZONED FD 656.12 MOBILE TELEPHONE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS, ETC. 66DIVISION 2 – REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS7.1 LANDSCAPING AND OPEN SPACE 677.2 BUILDING ENVELOPES 677.3 MAXIMUM DENSITIES 687.4 EXCLUSIVE RURAL RESIDENTIAL 697.5 ESTATE DEVELOPMENT 697.6 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ZONES C AND TC 707.7 ASSOCIATED RESIDENTIAL USES 707.7.1 Caretaker’s Residence 707.7.2 Caravans 707.7.3 Dependant Unit 707.7.4 Home Occupations 717.7.5 Home Based Contracting 717.7.6 Bed and Breakfast Accommodation 7231.01.2007 ii

Litchfield Area Plan 2004DIVISION 3 – REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL USE AND DEVELOPMENT8.1 SITE COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS 738.2 SETBACKS 738.3 LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS 738.4 SHOPS IN ZONES LI, DV AND OC 738.5 SERVICE STATIONS 73DIVISION 4 – REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT9.1 BUILDING SITE COVERAGE 759.2 BUILDING SETBACKS 759.3 LANDSCAPING 759.4 WASTE DISPOSAL 759.5 TRANSPORT TERMINALS IN ZONES RL2 AND HP 769.6 RURAL INDUSTRY IN ZONES RL1, RL2 AND PA 769.7 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ON MIDDLE ARM PENINSULA 76DIVISION 5 – REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-URBAN USE AND DEVELOPMENT10.1 ANIMAL RELATED USE AND DEVELOPMENT 7810.2 CLEARING OF NATIVE VEGETATION IN ZONES HP, PA, RR, RL1, RL2, CP, OC AND WM. 7810.3 CLEARING OF NATIVE VEGETATION – PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 7910.4 DEVELOPMENT OF LAND IN ZONE WM 80PART 5 – SUBDIVISION11.1 SUBDIVISION LOT SIZES 8111.2 MINIMUM LOT SIZES IN LAND AFFECTED BY DARWIN AIRPORT 8111.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 8111.4 SUBDIVISION OF LAND ZONED RR 8211.5 SUBDIVISION OF LAND ZONED FD 82PART 6 – TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE12.1 UTILITIES 8312.2 LAND ADJACENT TO MAIN ROADS 8312.3 MAIN ROADS AND PROPOSED MAIN ROADS 8312.4 RAILWAY CORRIDOR 84DEVELOPMENT MATRIX 85TABLE OF AMENDMENTS 8631.01.2007 iii

Litchfield Area Plan 2004NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIAPlanning ActLITCHFIELD AREA PLAN 2004PART I – PRELIMINARY1.1 CITATIONThese development provisions “this Plan” may be cited as the Litchfield Area Plan2004.1.2 AIM AND OBJECTIVESAim – This Plan aims to protect the rural character of the Litchfield Shire and toidentify locations suitable for the range of activities and services associated withdevelopment in the Shire.Objectives – The objectives of this Plan are –(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)to contribute to the ecologically sustainable use and development of land andwater resources so that the use and development of land is consistent with theprinciples of sustainable development and avoids or minimises thedegradation of the environment or the pollution or over commitment of waterresources;to protect and promote the use of land identified as having horticulturalpotential;to protect the integrity of areas of environmental and conservation value;to ensure that visually intrusive developments on arterial roads areappropriately screened and located to minimise impacts on the efficiency ofthe road network;to create a flexible plan that can accommodate fluctuations in the growth ofthe area;to ensure that development controls reflect the physical and environmentalcapabilities of land and accessibility to services;to ensure that non-residential development is sited to avoid or minimiseconflict with the residential amenity of adjoining lots;to ensure that lot sizes reflect the capabilities of land in Litchfield Shire; andto identify land for residential, business and industrial development inappropriate locations.31.01.2007 iv

Litchfield Area Plan 20041.3 PLANNING FRAMEWORKThe interpretation of this Plan and the determinations of the consent authority musthave regard to the planning principles and concepts contained in the LitchfieldPlanning Concepts and Land Use Objectives 2002 and ensure that a use ordevelopment is consistent with them.1.4 APPLICATIONThis Plan applies to and in relation to the land comprised within the boundaries ofthe Shire of Litchfield.1.5 CONSENT AUTHORITYThe Development Consent Authority “the Authority” is the consent authority.1.6 EXCEPTIONSNothing in this Plan prevents –(a) the use of any land –iiias a public street; oras a public park.(b) the construction, alteration, repair or maintenance of –iiiiiifacilities for the reticulation of water, sewage, gas or electricity, or thereticulation or transmission of telecommunication services other than,subject to clause 6.12, towers, aerials or masts for mobile telephonetelecommunications;stormwater drains; orroads and traffic lights; or(c)applies to the strengthening or restoration to a safe condition of a building orworks;(d) the erection or display of a sign which is –iiiiiiivva traffic control or driver advisory guide, service or similar device;displayed by reason of a statutory obligation by the Territory, a statutorycorporation, an authority of the Territory or of the Commonwealth, or alocal government authority;on enclosed land or within a building and not readily visible from landoutside the enclosure or building;displayed on or inside a vehicle, other than a vehicle which is adaptedand exhibited primarily as an advertising sign; oran interpretive sign used for describing sites or items of historical oreducational significance;31.01.2007 5

Litchfield Area Plan 2004(e)(f)the maintenance of shipping channels or the use of mooring facilities withinthe port of Darwin within the meaning of the Darwin Port Corporation Act; orthe use of land under an extractive mineral permit issued under the Mining Actor an authorisation under section 178(2) of that Act.1.7 DEFINITIONSIn this Plan, unless the contrary intention appears –"abattoir" means premises used for the slaughter and dressing of animals, andincludes the processing of meat from such slaughter;"advertising sign" means a device using words, letters or images exhibited for thepurpose of advertising, announcement or display and includes a businesssign and a promotion sign;"agriculture" means, as a commercial enterprise –(a)(b)the growing of crops, pasture, timber trees and the like, but does not include anursery or horticulture; andthe keeping or breeding of livestock, but does not include intensive animalhusbandry;"bed and breakfast accommodation" means temporary accommodation fortravellers provided within a dwelling by the resident of that dwelling;"business sign" means an advertising sign restricted to the name and occupationof, and the nature of the services or goods available from, the personoccupying the land on which the sign is erected, and includes, where anumber of persons are carrying on different businesses in a place, a signidentifying the place;"caravan" includes a vehicle registered or eligible for registration within themeaning of the Motor Vehicles Act which is designed or adapted for humanhabitation;"caravan park" means land used for the parking of two or more caravans or theerection or placement and use of tents, mobile homes or cabins for thepurpose of providing accommodation;"caretaker’s residence" means a dwelling which is ancillary to the lawful use ofthe land on which it is erected and which is used as a residence by thecaretaker of the land;"car park" means the provision for parking of motor vehicles otherwise than as anancillary use of land whether or not the car park is operated as a commercialenterprise;"car parking space" means an individually accessible space set aside ordesignated for the parking of one motor vehicle;"child care centre" means a building or place used for the minding or caring of fiveor more children who are not permanent residents of the building or place;31.01.2007 6

Litchfield Area Plan 2004"clearing of native vegetation" means the removal or destruction, by any means,of native vegetation on an area of land, other than –(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)the removal or destruction of a declared weed within the meaning of theWeeds Management Act or of a plant removed under the Plant DiseasesAct;the lopping of a tree;incidentally through the grazing of livestock;the harvesting of native vegetation planted for harvest;the clearing of firebreaks, fencelines or roads for access to the land orother land; orin the course of Aboriginal traditional use, including the gathering offood, the production of cultural artefacts and the use of fire;"cluster dwellings" means a building or group of buildings on a site whichindividually or collectively contain more than one dwelling each of which hasa separate entrance at ground level, but does not include a dependant unit;"community centre" means a building or part of a building designed or adaptedprimarily to provide facilities for social, sporting or cultural purposes, but doesnot include premises licensed under the Liquor Act;"consent" means the consent of the Authority;"convention centre" means a building, or part of a building, used for conventions,conferences or similar functions including, for such purposes, a bar, arestaurant and offices;"demountable structure" means a building, including transport containers, which iswholly or substantially prefabricated and which is designed to be transportedfrom site to site but does not include a caravan or transportable module usedin conjunction with an educational establishment or as a temporary officeon a construction site;"dependant unit" means a dwelling ancillary to and constructed on the same siteas a detached dwelling for the purpose of providing accommodation for adependant of a resident of the detached dwelling;"detached dwelling" means a building containing one dwelling;"dwelling" means a building, or part of a building, designed, constructed or adaptedfor human habitation as a self-contained unit;"domestic livestock" means the keeping, exercising or training, other than as acommercial enterprise, of any of the following – horse or other equine animal,ox, buffalo or other bovine animal, or camel."educational establishment" includes an academy, college, gallery, kindergarten,lecture hall, museum, primary or secondary school, technical college oruniversity, but does not include a child care centre, an institutionalestablishment or a place of worship;31.01.2007 7

Litchfield Area Plan 2004"extractive materials supplies" means the bulk processing, sale, storage anddistribution of sand, soil, screenings, rocks and other like materials but doesnot include a nursery;"flats" means a building or part of a building (other than a cluster dwelling)containing two or more dwellings;"floor area", in relation to a building, includes –(a)(b)all wall thicknesses of the external walls; andall roof areas used as floors,but does not include verandahs, balconies or areas set aside for car parking oraccess to car parking;"flora and fauna sanctuary" means land set aside for the protection of plant andanimal life;"fuel depot" means a depot for the storage or sale of solid, liquid or gaseous fuel,but does not include a service station;"funeral parlour" means a building used for the storage or preparation for burial orcremation of human bodies, and includes a funeral chapel associated with it;"general industry" means an industry other than mining, a light industry or arural industry;"guesthouse and hostel" includes boarding houses, lodging houses and otherpremises used to provide board or lodging with communal toilet, ablution,dining and cooking facilities but does not include a motel or hotel or bed andbreakfast accommodation;"habitable room" means any room of a dwelling other than a bathroom, laundry,toilet, pantry, walk-in wardrobe, corridor, stair, lobby, photographic darkroom,clothes drying room or other space of a specialised nature that is not occupiedfrequently or for extended periods;"home based contracting" means the storage on the site of a dwelling ofmaterials and / or vehicles associated with a business operated by a personresident in the dwelling, but not operated on the site of the dwelling;"home occupation" means an occupation or profession which is carried on in adwelling or within the curtilage of a dwelling by a person resident in thedwelling and which does not detrimentally affect the amenity of a locality butdoes not include a child care centre or home based contracting;"horticulture" means the commercial cultivation of fruit, nuts, vegetables, flowersand the like but does not include a nursery;"hospital" means a building used to provide health services including preventativecare, diagnosis, medical or surgical treatment and counselling to personsadmitted as in-patients;"hotel" means premises which require a licence under the Liquor Act and where, asa principal part of the business, alcoholic beverages are ordinarily sold to thepublic for consumption on the premises, whether or not accommodation isprovided for members of the public and whether or not meals are served, butdoes not include a motel or licensed club;31.01.2007 8

Litchfield Area Plan 2004"indoor recreation establishment" means a building used for recreation purposes,but does not include a dwelling used for private recreation;"industry" includes the following operations:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)the carrying out of a process of manufacture whether or not to produce afinished article;the dismantling and separating into parts of an article, machinery orvehicle;the breaking up of articles, machinery or vehicles;the treatment of waste materials;the packaging of goods or machinery;the process of testing or analysis of an article, goods or materials;the storage outdoors of goods, equipment or vehicles not in associationwith any other activity on the site, but not including a vehicle salesyard;if on the same land as any of the operations referred to in paragraphs (a)to (g) –(i)(ii)(iii)the storage of goods used in connection with or resulting fromany of the operations referred to in these paragraphs;the provision of amenities for persons engaged in the operations;the sale of goods resulting from the operations;(iv) any work of administration or accounting in connection with anoperation; and(v)an industry or a class of industry particularly described ordefined in this Plan,but does not include a home occupation or home based contracting;"institutional establishment" means premises used wholly or principally as –(a)(b)a home or institution for mentally ill persons within the meaning of theMental Health Act; ora penal or reform institution;"intensive animal husbandry" means –(a) the keeping and feeding of animals, including horses, cattle, poultry andpigs, in buildings, ponds, compounds or stockyards; or(b) aquaculture;as a commercial enterprise;31.01.2007 9

Litchfield Area Plan 2004"kennel and cattery" means an establishment used for the accommodation,breeding or training of dogs or cats as a commercial enterprise;"licensed club" means premises used as club rooms which require a licence underthe Liquor Act;"light industry" means an industry in which the process carried on, the machineryused and the goods and commodities carried to and from the premises onwhich the industry is sited are not of a kind likely to cause an injury to orprejudicially affect the amenity of the surrounding locality by reason of theemission of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, vapour, steam, soot, ash,dust, waste water, waste products, grit, oil or otherwise;"main road" means a main road shown on the zoning map;"medical clinic" means premises used by one or more medical practitioners,physiotherapists, dentists or persons ordinarily associated with health care, ortheir employees;"mining" means all modes of extracting minerals or extractive minerals byunderground, surface or open-cut workings, other than in pursuance of anextractive mineral permit issued under the Mining Act or an authorisationunder section 178(2) of that Act for a like purpose and includes the crushing orstorage of such material on the land from which the material is extracted or onadjacent land;"motel" means premises wholly or principally used for the accommodation oftravellers and the vehicles used by them, whether or not the building is alsoused to provide meals to the travellers or to members of the general publicand whether or not the premises are licensed under the Liquor Act but doesnot include bed and breakfast accommodation;"motor body works" means premises for repairing damaged motor vehicles andincludes body building, panel beating or spray painting of motor vehicles;"motor repair station" means premises used for carrying out repairs to motorvehicles but does not include a motor body works;"net floor area" in relation to premises, includes all the area between internalsurfaces of external walls but does not include –(a)(b)stairs, cleaners' cupboards, ablution facilities, lift shafts, escalators ortea rooms where the tea rooms are provided as a standard facility in thebuilding;lobbies between lifts facing other lifts servicing the same floor;(c) areas set aside as public space or thoroughfares and not usedexclusively by the occupiers of the building;(d)(e)(f)areas set aside as plant and lift motor rooms;areas set aside for use of service or delivery vehicles; andareas set aside for car parking or access;31.01.2007 10

Litchfield Area Plan 2004"nursery" means premises wholly or principally used for growing and / or display ofplants, for sale, whether or not seeds, equipment, soil, sand, rocks, railwaysleepers or other associated products are produced, displayed or sold, butdoes not include the use of land for horticulture or agriculture;"office" means premises used for the conduct of administration whether public orotherwise, the practice of a profession, or the carrying on of mercantile,banking, insurance, legal, clerical or similar services, but does not include ahome occupation, a medical clinic or a veterinary clinic;"outdoor entertainment" means the provision outdoors of entertainment oramusement to members of the public, whether or not food is provided;"parking area" means an area inclusive of all car parking spaces and connectingdriveways set aside or designated for the parking of three or more motorvehicles;"passenger terminal" means premises used as a railway or bus station, airlinepassenger terminal or shipping passenger terminal;"place of worship" means premises used as a church, chapel, mosque,synagogue or place of religious instruction or worship or for the purpose ofreligious training, but does not include an institutional establishment or aneducational establishment;"plot ratio" in relation to a site, means the number obtained by dividing the floorarea of the building or buildings on the site by the area of the site;"promotion sign" means an advertising sign which contains information relatingto –(a)(b)goods, services or products of a class not provided, produced or sold;orevents or activities which are not carried on,on the land or in the building on which the sign is constructed or erected;"proposed main road" means a proposed main road shown on the zoning map;"recycling depot" means premises used for the collection, storage, abandonmentor sale of scrap metals, waste paper, rags, bottles or other scrap material orgoods, or used for the collection, dismantling, storage, salvaging orabandonment of automobiles or other vehicles or machinery whether or notparts of them are for sale;"restaurant" means premises (other than a shop, hotel or motel) in which mealsare served to the public for consumption on the premises, whether or not thepremises require a licence under the Liquor Act;"retail agricultural stall" means premises used for the display and retail sale ofagricultural and / or horticultural produce grown on the land on which thebuilding is erected, but does not include a shop;"rural industry" means an industry, which involves the treatment, processing orpacking of primary products transported to the site, where the process carriedon, the machinery used and the goods and commodities carried to and fromthe premises on which the industry is sited are not of a kind likely to cause aninjury to or prejudicially affect the amenity of the surrounding locality;31.01.2007 11

Litchfield Area Plan 2004"service station" means premises used for the sale by retail of petrol, oils andother products for use in connection with the operation of motor vehicles,whether or not the premises are used for –(a)(b)(c)(d)the sale by retail of spare parts and accessories for motor vehicles;the washing and greasing of motor vehicles;the installation of accessories in motor vehicles; orthe repairing and servicing of motor vehicles involving the use of handtools, but not including motor body works;"shop" means premises used for selling, exposing or offering for sale, goods byretail or hire, but does not include a nursery, a restaurant, a retailagricultural stall, a service station, showroom sales or a vehicle salesyard;"showroom sales" means the sale or hire of –(a)(b)furniture, floor coverings, furnishings, household appliances or campinggear; ormaterials, tools, equipment or machinery for use in industry, commerce,trades, primary production, medical purposes or party hire,or the like;"site" means an area of land, whether consisting of one allotment or more, which isthe subject of an application to the Authority;"special purposes" means a purpose in relation to –(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)a morgue, cemetery or crematorium;law courts, administration of justice or functions pertaining to publicrecords;a railway, heliport or airport;an official government residence;an ambulance, police or fire station;a building, mast or tower wholly or principally used for the transmissionor reception of radio or television signals, but does not include ahousehold installation used for that purpose; orthe provision of public utilities;"sports and recreation" means the use of land by members of the public for sportsand recreation activities, but does not include activities which, by virtue of thegeneration of noise or disturbance, will detrimentally affect the amenity ofadjoining land;"stock and sales yard" means premises used in a permanent manner for the saleof livestock;31.01.2007 12

Litchfield Area Plan 2004"storey" means the part within a building which is situated between one floor leveland the floor level immediately above or, where there is no floor immediatelyabove, the ceiling or roof immediately above, but does not include –(a)a part of the building designed, constructed or used only for theaccommodation of –(i)a lift shaft, stairway or meter room;(ii) a bath, shower, laundry or closet fixture; or(iii) not more than three vehicles; or(b)a mezzanine;"supporting accommodation" means –(a)a convalescent or nursing home, an orphanage, a children's home, aninstitution for poor or disadvantaged persons or a home for the care ofaged persons; or(b) premises used for the care of resident persons receiving medicaltreatment but not full-time medical treatment;but does not include an institutional establishment, a hospital or a medicalclinic;"transport terminal" means premises used –(a)(b)(c)for the loading, discharge or storage of goods in the course of thetransport of those goods by air, road, rail or sea;solely for the garaging and basic maintenance of fleet vehicles or themooring, maintenance and servicing of ships used for the transport ofgoods; orfor the servicing, repair and garaging of buses and other vehicles usedfor the purposes of a bus transport undertaking;"vehicle sales yard" means premises used wholly or principally for the display forsale by retail or for rental of motor vehicles, caravans, trailers or boats butdoes not include a shop or showroom sales;"veterinary clinic" means premises used for the treatment of sick or injuredanimals, whether or not the animals are boarded there as part of thetreatment;"warehouse" means premises used for the bulk storage of goods, or the displayand sale of goods by wholesale, but does not include showroom sales;"zoning map" means the zoning map referred to in clause 2.1 of this Plan.A reference in this Plan to premises used for a particular purpose includes areference to premises intended for that use.31.01.2007 13

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Litchfield Area Plan 2004PART 2 – ADMINISTRATION2.1 ZONESThe land to which this Plan applies is divided into the zones shown on the zoningmap, which are the zones referred to in this Plan.The zoning map Litchfield Area Plan 2004 is kept at the offices of the Departmentof Planning, Infrastructure and Environment, as amended from time to time.2.2 PERMITTED, CONSENT AND PROHIBITED USELand within a zone shown on zoning map may only be used or developed inaccordance with this Plan.A use or development of land is permitted without the consent of the Authoritywhere the use or development is shown as "permitted" in the relevant zoning tableand it complies with the provisions of the clauses (if any) specified opposite the useor development in the table.A use or development of land which –(a)(b)(c)does not comply with one or more of the clauses (if any) listed opposite in thezoning table or other applicable clauses;is shown as consent in the zoning table; oris otherwise described in the Plan as requiring consent;requires consent.Consent is required where a proposed use of land does not appear in the relevantzoning table.In considering whether to grant consent to a proposed use or development and towhat conditions (if any) the consent should be subject, the Authority must haveregard to –(a) the Litchfield Planning Concepts and Land Use Objectives 2002;(b) the aim and objectives of the Plan as contained in clause 1.2;(c)(d)the purpose of the relevant zone set out in Part 3 and, as appropriate, theprovisions of Parts 4, 5 and 6; andthe merits of the proposal.The provisions contained in Parts 4, 5 and 6 are generally regarded as the minimumstandard of development. The Authority may –(a)(b)where it can be shown that there are special circumstances, consent to adevelopment at variance with those standards; orin granting consent to a use or development, where in the opinion of theAuthority it is necessary to do so, require a higher standard than specified inParts 4, 5 and 6.Where a proposed use of land is shown as "prohibited" in the relevant zoning table,the use is prohibited.23.08.2005 15

Litchfield Area Plan 2004Where a particular project requires more than one consent such consents may besought simultaneously by a single development application.2.3 ANCILLARY DEVELOPMENTWhere a use or development of land is permitted without consent, a use ordevelopment which in the opinion of the Authority is ancillary thereto and whichwould require consent if proposed as the primary use or development, shall also bepermitted without consent.Where an ancillary use or development of land would be prohibited if proposed asthe primary use or development, the ancillary use or development shall be permittedonly with consent.23.08.2005 16

Litchfield Area Plan 2004PART 3 – ZONE PURPOSE AND TABLES5.1 ZONE RR (RURAL RESIDENTIAL)Purpose: To provide land for rural residential purposes as a choice for thoseseeking an alternative to urban living.Proposals for rural residential development are expected to demonstrate therelationship of the proposal to existing and proposed future land uses identifyingpotential impacts on facilities and services and the amenity of the locality.In the event that lots within the zone may not to be sewered, provision for effluentdisposal must be made on-site in a manner that will ensure that it will not become asource of pollution to groundwater supplies.Clauses that apply to the subdivision of land in the RR zone:7.5 Particular requirements relating to Estate Development11.1 Subdivision lot sizes11.3 Environmental protection when subdividing11.4 Particular requirements for RR subdivisionClauses that apply to the use and development of land in the RR zone:6.5 Setbacks of non-residential uses in the RR and RL1 zones6.6 Control of demountable structures6.9 Environmental protection when developing6.10 Control of excavation and / or fill7.4 Limitations on development of exclusive rural residential areas7.7.2 Limitations on the use of caravans10.2 Control of clearing of native vegetation23.08.2005 17

Litchfield Area Plan 2004ZONING TABLE – ZONE RRUSERELEVANT CLAUSEAbattoirxAgriculturexBed and Breakfast Accommodation C 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 7.4, 7.7.6Business Sign P 6.4, 6.5Caravan ParkxCaretaker’s ResidencexCar ParkxChild Care CentrexCluster DwellingsxCommunity Centre C 6.1, 6.2Convention CentrexDependant Unit P 6.1, 7.7.3Detached Dwelling P 6.1, 6.2, 7.3Domestic Livestock P 6.5, 7.4, 10.1Educational EstablishmentxExtractive Materials SuppliesxFlatsxFlora and Fauna SanctuaryPFuel DepotxFuneral ParlourxGeneral IndustryxGuesthouse and HostelxHome Based Contracting P 6.1, 6.5, 7.7.5Home Occupation P 6.5, 7.7.4HorticulturexHospitalxHotelxIndoor Recreation EstablishmentxInstitutional EstablishmentxIntensive Animal HusbandryxKennel and CatteryxLicensed ClubxLight IndustryxMedical ClinicxMiningxMotelxMotor Body WorksxMotor Repair StationxNursery C 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 7.4OfficexOutdoor EntertainmentxPassenger TerminalxPlace of WorshipxPromotion Sign x 6.4Recycling DepotxRestaurantxRetail Agricultural StallxRural IndustryxService StationxShopxShowroom SalesxSpecial Purpose C 6.1, 6.2, 6.5Sports and Recreation C 6.1, 6.5Stock and Sales YardxSupporting Accommodation C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1Transport TerminalxVehicle Sales YardxVeterinary ClinicxWarehousexP = PERMITTED C = CONSENT x = PROHIBITED23.08.2005 18

Litchfield Area Plan 20045.2 ZONE RL1 (RURAL LIVING 1)Purpose: To provide opportunities for low-density rural living and a range of ruralland uses.Subject to consideration of the potential impact of non-residential uses on existingand future amenity it can be anticipated that agriculture and horticulture will beamongst the uses likely to establish within the zone. A minimum lot size of 2 ha andcontrol of potentially incompatible land uses will maintain existing amenity inestablished areas and emphasise the protection of residential amenity in newlocalities.Lots within the zone are unlikely to be sewered; provision for effluent disposal is tobe made on-site in a manner which will ensure it will not become a source ofpollution to groundwater supplies.Clauses that apply to the subdivision of land in the RL1 zone:7.5 Particular requirements relating to Estate Development11.1 Subdivision lot sizes11.2 Lot sizes on land bounded by a 20 ANEF value contourassociated with an Airport11.3 Environmental protection when subdividingClauses that apply to the use and development of land in the RL1 zone:6.5 Setbacks of non-residential uses in RR and RL1 zones6.6 Control of demountable structures6.7 CONTROL OF USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND BOUNDED BY A 20 ANEFVALUE CONTOUR ASSOCIATED WITH AN AIRPORT6.9 Environmental protection when developing6.10 Control of excavation and / or fill7.7.2 Limitations on the use of caravans7.4 LIMITATIONS ON DEVELOPMENT OF EXCLUSIVE RURAL RESIDENTIAL AREAS10.2 Control of clearing of native vegetation23.08.2005 19

Litchfield Area Plan 2004ZONING TABLE – ZONE RL1USERELEVANT CLAUSEAbattoirxAgriculture C 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 10.1Bed and Breakfast Accommodation C 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 7.4, 7.7.6Business Sign P 6.4, 6.5Caravan ParkxCaretaker’s ResidencexCar ParkxChild Care Centre C 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 7.4Cluster DwellingsxCommunity Centre C 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 7.4Convention CentrexDependant Unit P 6.1, 7.7.3Detached Dwelling P 6.1, 6.2, 7.3Domestic Livestock P 6.5, 7.4, 10.1Educational EstablishmentxExtractive Materials SuppliesxFlatsxFlora and Fauna SanctuaryPFuel DepotxFuneral ParlourxGeneral IndustryxGuesthouse and HostelxHome Based Contracting P 6.1, 6.5, 7.7.5Home Occupation P 6.5, 7.7.4Horticulture C 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 7.4HospitalxHotelxIndoor Recreation EstablishmentxInstitutional EstablishmentxIntensive Animal Husbandry C 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 7.4, 10.1Kennel and Cattery C 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 7.4, 10.1Licensed ClubxLight IndustryxMedical ClinicxMiningxMotelxMotor Body WorksxMotor Repair StationxNursery C 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 7.4OfficexOutdoor EntertainmentxPassenger TerminalxPlace of WorshipxPromotion Sign x 6.4Recycling DepotxRestaurantxRetail Agricultural Stall C 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 7.4Rural Industry C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.5, 7.4, 9.6Service StationxShopxShowroom SalesxSpecial Purpose C 6.1, 6.2, 6.5Sports and Recreation C 6.1, 6.2, 6.5Stock and Sales YardxSupporting Accommodation C 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 7.1Transport TerminalxVehicle Sales YardxVeterinary Clinic C 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 7.4WarehousexP = PERMITTED C = CONSENT x = PROHIBITED23.08.2005 20

Litchfield Area Plan 20045.3 ZONE RL2 (RURAL LIVING 2)Purpose: To provide land for agriculture, horticulture and intensive animalhusbandry and other enterprises in conjunction with residential use and to restrictcloser settlement in recognition of environmental constraints to development.The larger lot size provided for in this zone will facilitate separation betweenpotentially incompatible land uses. On-site effluent disposal is to be in a mannerthat will ensure it will not become a source of pollutants to groundwater supplies.Clauses that apply to the subdivision of land in the RL2 zone:7.5 Particular requirements relating to Estate Development11.1 Subdivision lot sizes11.3 Environmental protection when subdividingClauses that apply to the use and development of land in the RL2 zone:6.6 Control of demountable structures6.7 Control of use and development of land bounded by a 20 ANEFvalue contour associated with an Airport6.9 Environmental protection when developing6.10 Control of excavation and / or fill7.4 Limitations on development of exclusive rural residential areas7.7.2 Limitations on the use of caravans10.2 Control of clearing of native vegetation23.08.2005 21

Litchfield Area Plan 2004ZONING TABLE – ZONE RL2USERELEVANT CLAUSEAbattoirxAgriculture P 6.1, 10.1Bed and Breakfast Accommodation C 6.2, 7.4, 7.7.6Business Sign P 6.4Caravan ParkxCaretaker’s ResidencexCar ParkxChild Care Centre C 6.1, 6.2, 7.4Cluster DwellingsxCommunity Centre C 6.1, 6.2, 7.4Convention CentrexDependant Unit P 6.1, 7.7.3Detached Dwelling P 6.1, 7.3Domestic Livestock P 7.4, 10.1Educational Establishment C 6.1, 6.2Extractive Materials Supplies C 6.1, 6.2, 7.4FlatsxFlora and Fauna SanctuaryPFuel DepotxFuneral ParlourxGeneral IndustryxGuesthouse and HostelxHome Based Contracting P 6.1, 7.7.5Home Occupation P 7.7.4Horticulture P 6.1, 6.8, 7.4HospitalxHotelxIndoor Recreation EstablishmentxInstitutional EstablishmentxIntensive Animal Husbandry C 6.1, 6.2, 6.8, 7.4, 10.1Kennel and Cattery C 6.1, 6.2, 7.4, 10.1Licensed ClubxLight IndustryxMedical ClinicxMiningCMotelxMotor Body WorksxMotor Repair StationxNursery P 6.1, 6.2, 7.4OfficexOutdoor EntertainmentxPassenger TerminalxPlace of Worship C 6.1, 6.2, 7.4Promotion Sign x 6.4Recycling DepotxRestaurant C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.4Retail Agricultural Stall P 6.1, 7.4Rural Industry C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.5, 7.4, 9.6Service StationxShopxShowroom SalesxSpecial Purpose C 6.1, 6.2Sports and Recreation P 6.1Stock and Sales Yard C 6.1, 6.2, 7.4Supporting Accommodation C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1Transport Terminal C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.4, 9.5Vehicle Sales YardxVeterinary Clinic C 6.1, 6.2, 7.4WarehousexP = PERMITTED C = CONSENT x = PROHIBITED23.08.2005 22

Litchfield Area Plan 20045.4 ZONE PA (PASTORAL)Purpose: To preserve suitable land for agricultural activities.Lot size will depend on the capability of the land for agricultural use.Clauses that apply to the subdivision of land in the PA zone:11.3 Environmental protection when subdividingClauses that apply to the use and development of land in the PA zone:6.6 Control of demountable structures6.7 Control of use and development of land bounded by a 20 ANEFvalue contour associated with an Airport6.9 Environmental protection when developing6.10 Control of excavation and / or fill7.7.2 Limitations on the use of caravans10.2 Control of clearing of native vegetation23.08.2005 23

Litchfield Area Plan 2004ZONING TABLE – ZONE PAUSERELEVANT CLAUSEAbattoir C 6.1, 6.2Agriculture P 6.1, 10.1Bed and Breakfast Accommodation C 6.2, 7.7.6Business Sign P 6.4Caravan Park C 6.1, 6.2Caretaker’s ResidencexCar ParkxChild Care CentrexCluster DwellingsxCommunity CentrexConvention CentrexDependant Unit P 6.1, 7.7.3Detached Dwelling P 6.1Domestic Livestock P 10.1Educational Establishment C 6.1, 6.2Extractive Materials Supplies C 6.1, 6.2FlatsxFlora and Fauna SanctuaryPFuel DepotxFuneral ParlourxGeneral IndustryxGuesthouse and Hostel C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2Home Based Contracting P 6.1, 7.7.5Home Occupation P 7.7.4Horticulture P 6.1HospitalxHotelxIndoor Recreation Establishment C 6.1, 6.2Institutional EstablishmentxIntensive Animal Husbandry C 6.1, 6.2, 10.1Kennel and Cattery P 6.1, 6.2, 10.1Licensed ClubxLight IndustryxMedical ClinicxMiningCMotelxMotor Body WorksxMotor Repair StationxNursery P 6.1, 6.2OfficexOutdoor Entertainment C 6.1, 6.2Passenger TerminalxPlace of Worship C 6.1, 6.2Promotion Sign x 6.4Recycling DepotxRestaurantxRetail Agricultural Stall P 6.1Rural Industry P 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.6Service StationxShopxShowroom SalesxSpecial Purpose C 6.1, 6.2Sports and Recreation P 6.1Stock and Sales Yard P 6.1Supporting AccommodationxTransport Terminal C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3Vehicle Sales YardxVeterinary Clinic P 6.1, 6.2Warehouse P 6.1, 6.2, 6.3P = PERMITTED C = CONSENT x = PROHIBITED23.08.2005 24

Litchfield Area Plan 20045.5 ZONE OR (ORGANISED RECREATION)Purpose: To provide areas for organised recreational activities.It is expected that development will be of a nature consistent with the recreationaluse of the land and the potential impact on adjoining or nearby property.Clauses that apply to the subdivision of the land in the OR zone:11.3 Environmental protection when subdividingClauses that apply to the use and development of land in the OR zone:6.6 Control of demountable structures6.9 Environmental protection when developing6.10 Control of excavation and / or fill7.7.2 Limitations on the use of caravans23.08.2005 25

Litchfield Area Plan 2004ZONING TABLE – ZONE ORUSERELEVANT CLAUSEAbattoirxAgriculturexBed and Breakfast AccommodationxBusiness Sign P 6.4Caravan ParkxCaretaker’s Residence C 6.1, 6.2, 7.7.1Car Park C 6.1, 6.2Child Care Centre C 6.1, 6.2Cluster DwellingsxCommunity Centre P 6.1, 6.2Convention CentrexDependant UnitxDetached DwellingxDomestic Livestock C 10.1Educational EstablishmentxExtractive Materials SuppliesxFlatsxFlora and Fauna SanctuaryPFuel DepotxFuneral ParlourxGeneral IndustryxGuesthouse and HostelxHome Based ContractingxHome Occupation P 7.7.4HorticulturexHospitalxHotelxIndoor Recreation Establishment C 6.1, 6.2Institutional EstablishmentxIntensive Animal HusbandryxKennel and CatteryxLicensed Club C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3Light IndustryxMedical ClinicxMiningxMotel C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.2Motor Body WorksxMotor Repair StationxNurseryxOfficexOutdoor Entertainment C 6.1, 6.2Passenger TerminalxPlace of WorshipxPromotion Sign P 6.4Recycling DepotxRestaurant C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3Retail Agricultural StallxRural IndustryxService StationxShop C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3Showroom SalesxSpecial Purpose C 6.1, 6.2Sports and Recreation P 6.1Stock and Sales YardxSupporting AccommodationxTransport TerminalxVehicle Sales YardxVeterinary ClinicxWarehousexP = PERMITTED C = CONSENT x = PROHIBITED23.08.2005 26

Litchfield Area Plan 20045.6 ZONE OC (OPEN SPACE - CONSERVATION)Purpose: To conserve and protect the flora, fauna and character of natural areas.A use or development is expected to be particularly sensitive to the natural featuresand habitats of the locality and sited so as to have minimal impact on the naturalsurroundings.Clauses that apply to the subdivision of land in the OC zone:11.3 Environmental protection when subdividingClauses that apply to the use and development of land in the OC zone:6.6 Control of demountable structures6.7 Control use and development of land bounded by a 20 ANEFvalue contour associated with an Airport6.9 Environmental protection when developing6.10 Control of excavation and / or fill10.2 Control of clearing of native vegetation23.08.2005 27

Litchfield Area Plan 20045.7 ZONE HP (HORTICULTURAL PROTECTION)Purpose: To preserve suitable land for horticultural use.The minimum lot size is intended to maintain parcels for viable horticulturalproduction.Clauses that apply to the subdivision of land in the HP zone:7.5 Particular requirements relating to Estate Development11.1 Subdivision lot sizes11.3 Environmental protection when subdividingClauses that apply to the use and development of land in the HP zone:6.6 Control of demountable structures6.9 Environmental protection when developing6.10 Control of excavation and / or fill10.2 Control of clearing of native vegetation23.08.2005 29

Litchfield Area Plan 2004ZONING TABLE – ZONE HPUSERELEVANT CLAUSEAbattoirxAgriculture P 6.1, 10.1Bed and Breakfast Accommodation C 6.1, 6.2, 7.7.6Business Sign P 6.4Caravan ParkxCaretaker’s ResidencexCar ParkxChild Care CentrexCluster DwellingsxCommunity CentrexConvention CentrexDependant Unit P 6.1, 7.7.3Detached Dwelling P 6.1, 7.3Domestic Livestock P 10.1Educational EstablishmentxExtractive Materials SuppliesxFlatsxFlora and Fauna SanctuaryPFuel DepotxFuneral ParlourxGeneral IndustryxGuesthouse and HostelxHome Based Contracting P 6.1, 7.7.5Home Occupation P 7.7.4Horticulture P 6.1HospitalxHotelxIndoor Recreation EstablishmentxInstitutional EstablishmentxIntensive Animal Husbandry C 6.1, 6.2, 10.1Kennel and Cattery C 6.1, 6.2, 10.1Licensed ClubxLight IndustryxMedical ClinicxMiningxMotelxMotor Body WorksxMotor Repair StationxNursery P 6.1, 6.2OfficexOutdoor EntertainmentxPassenger TerminalxPlace of WorshipxPromotion Sign x 6.4Recycling DepotxRestaurantxRetail Agricultural StallPRural Industry P 6.1, 6.2, 6.3Service StationxShopxShowroom SalesxSpecial Purpose C 6.1, 6.2Sports and RecreationxStock and Sales YardxSupporting AccommodationxTransport Terminal C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.5Vehicle Sales YardxVeterinary ClinicxWarehousexP = PERMITTED C = CONSENT x = PROHIBITED23.08.2005 30

Litchfield Area Plan 20045.8 ZONE CP (COMMUNITY PURPOSES)Purpose : To provide for community services and facilities, whether they be publiclyor privately owned or operated, including facilities for civic and governmentadministration.Design is expected to incorporate landscaping that will enhance the visualappearance of the development. The development of residential accommodationshould only be in association with and ancillary to the primary use of the land.Clauses that apply to the subdivision of land in the CP zone:11.2 Lot sizes on land bounded by the 20 ANEF value contourassociated with Darwin Airport11.3 Environmental protection when subdividingClauses that apply to the use and development of land in the CP zone:6.6 Control of demountable structures6.7 Control of use and development of land bounded by a 20 ANEFvalue contour associated with an Airport6.9 Environmental protection when developing6.10 Control of excavation and / or fill10.2 Control of clearing of native vegetation23.08.2005 31

Litchfield Area Plan 2004ZONING TABLE – ZONE CPUSERELEVANT CLAUSEAbattoirxAgriculturexBed and Breakfast AccommodationxBusiness Sign P 6.4Caravan ParkxCaretaker’s Residence P 6.1, 6.2, 7.7.1Car Park P 6.1Child Care Centre P 6.1, 6.2Cluster DwellingsxCommunity Centre P 6.1, 6.2Convention Centre C 6.1, 6.2Dependant UnitxDetached DwellingxDomestic Livestock C 10.1Educational Establishment P 6.1, 6.2Extractive Materials SuppliesxFlatsxFlora and Fauna SanctuaryPFuel DepotxFuneral Parlour P 6.1, 6.2General IndustryxGuesthouse and HostelxHome Based ContractingxHome Occupation P 7.7.4HorticulturexHospital C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3HotelxIndoor Recreation Establishment C 6.1, 6.2Institutional Establishment P 6.1, 6.2Intensive Animal HusbandryxKennel and Cattery C 6.1, 6.2, 10.1Licensed ClubxLight IndustryxMedical Clinic C 6.1, 6.2MiningxMotelxMotor Body WorksxMotor Repair StationxNursery C 6.1, 6.2OfficexOutdoor EntertainmentCPassenger TerminalxPlace of Worship P 6.1, 6.2Promotion Sign C 6.4Recycling Depot C 6.1, 6.2RestaurantxRetail Agricultural StallxRural IndustryxService StationxShopxShowroom SalesxSpecial Purpose P 6.1, 6.2Sports and RecreationxStock and Sales YardxSupporting Accommodation C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1Transport TerminalxVehicle Sales YardxVeterinary Clinic C 6.1, 6.2WarehousexP = PERMITTED C = CONSENT x = PROHIBITED23.08.2005 32

Litchfield Area Plan 20045.9 ZONE SD (SINGLE DWELLING RESIDENTIAL)Purpose To provide land for detached dwellings on individual lots.Non-residential activities should be limited to those predominantly servicing the localneighbourhood and should not have any detrimental effect on residential amenity.Clauses that apply to the subdivision of land in the SD zone:11.1 Subdivision lot sizes11.3 Environmental protection when subdividingClauses that apply to the use and development of land in the SD zone:6.6 Control of demountable structures6.9 Environmental protection when developing6.10 Control of excavation and / or fill7.7.2 Limitations on the use of caravans23.08.2005 33

Litchfield Area Plan 2004Zoning Table – Zone SDUSERELEVANT CLAUSEAbattoirxAgriculturexBed and Breakfast Accommodation C 6.1, 6.2, 7.7.6Business Sign P 6.4Caravan ParkxCaretaker’s ResidencexCar ParkxChild Care CentrexCluster DwellingsxCommunity Centre C 6.1, 6.2Convention CentrexDependant Unit P 6.1, 7.7.3Detached Dwelling P 6.1, 7.2, 7.3Domestic LivestockxEducational EstablishmentxExtractive Materials SuppliesxFlatsxFlora and Fauna SanctuaryxFuel DepotxFuneral ParlourxGeneral IndustryxGuesthouse and HostelxHome Based Contracting P 6.1, 7.7.5Home Occupation P 7.7.4HorticulturexHospitalxHotelxIndoor Recreation EstablishmentxInstitutional EstablishmentxIntensive Animal HusbandryxKennel and CatteryxLicensed ClubxLight IndustryxMedical ClinicxMiningxMotelxMotor Body WorksxMotor Repair StationxNurseryxOfficexOutdoor EntertainmentxPassenger TerminalxPlace of WorshipxPromotion Sign x 6.4Recycling DepotxRestaurantxRetail Agricultural StallxRural IndustryxService StationxShopxShowroom SalesxSpecial Purpose C 6.1, 6.2Sports and RecreationxStock and Sales YardxSupporting Accommodation C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1Transport TerminalxVehicle Sales YardxVeterinary ClinicxWarehousexP = PERMITTED C = CONSENT x = PROHIBITED23.08.2005 34

Litchfield Area Plan 20045.10 ZONE MD (MULTIPLE DWELLING RESIDENTIAL)Purpose: To provide for a range of housing options to a maximum height of twostoreys, where the availability of services, size of lots and proximity to major roads,schools and other community facilities will support medium residential densities.Infill development is expected to respect the streetscape and be of a scale,character and architectural style compatible with surrounding development.Clauses that apply to the subdivision of the land in the MD zone:11.1 Subdivision lot sizes11.3 Environmental protection when subdividingClauses that apply to the use and development of land in the MD zone:6.6 Control of demountable structures6.9 Environmental protection when developing6.10 Control of excavation and / or fill7.7.2 Limitations on the use of caravans23.08.2005 35

Litchfield Area Plan 2004ZONING TABLE – ZONE MDUSERELEVANT CLAUSEAbattoirxAgriculturexBed and Breakfast Accommodation C 6.1, 7.7.6Business Sign P 6.4Caravan ParkxCaretaker’s ResidencexCar ParkxChild Care CentrexCluster Dwellings C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3Community Centre C 6.1, 6.2Convention CentrexDependant Unit P 6.1, 7.7.3Detached Dwelling P 6.1, 7.2, 7.3Domestic LivestockxEducational EstablishmentxExtractive Materials SuppliesxFlats C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3Flora and Fauna SanctuaryxFuel DepotxFuneral ParlourxGeneral IndustryxGuesthouse and HostelxHome Based Contracting P 6.1, 7.7.5Home Occupation P 7.7.4HorticulturexHospitalxHotelxIndoor Recreation EstablishmentxInstitutional EstablishmentxIntensive Animal HusbandryxKennel and CatteryxLicensed ClubxLight IndustryxMedical ClinicxMiningxMotelxMotor Body WorksxMotor Repair StationxNurseryxOfficexOutdoor EntertainmentxPassenger TerminalxPlace of WorshipxPromotion Sign x 6.4Recycling DepotxRestaurantxRetail Agricultural StallxRural IndustryxService StationxShopxShowroom SalesxSpecial Purpose C 6.1, 6.2Sports and RecreationxStock and Sales YardxSupporting Accommodation C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1Transport TerminalxVehicle Sales YardxVeterinary ClinicxWarehousexP = PERMITTED C = CONSENT x = PROHIBITED23.08.2005 36

Litchfield Area Plan 20045.11 ZONE C (COMMERCIAL)Purpose: To provide appropriately sited areas for a range of business andcommunity uses that cater for the needs of surrounding areas.The zone is applied primarily to retailing areas ranging from neighbourhoodconvenience shopping to regional centres. The nature of any development isexpected to –(a)(b)(c)be of a scale and character appropriate to the service function of a particularcentre;respect the amenity of adjacent and nearby uses; andpromote the creation of community safety in building design, having regard toadjacent and nearby uses.Clauses that apply to the subdivision of the land in the C zone:11.3 Environmental protection when subdividingClauses that apply to the use and development of land in the C zone:6.6 Control of demountable structures6.9 Environmental protection when developing6.10 Control of excavation and / or fill7.7.2 Limitations on the use of caravans23.08.2005 37

Litchfield Area Plan 2004ZONING TABLE – ZONE CUSERELEVANT CLAUSEAbattoirxAgriculturexBed and Breakfast Accommodation C 6.1, 6.2, 7.7.6, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Business Sign P 6.4Caravan ParkxCaretaker’s Residence P 6.1, 7.7.1, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Car Park C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Child Care Centre C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Cluster Dwellings C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 7.6, 8.1, 8.3Community Centre C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Convention Centre C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Dependant UnitxDetached Dwelling C 6.1, 6.2, 7.2, 7.6, 8.1, 8.3Domestic LivestockxEducational Establishment C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Extractive Materials SuppliesxFlats C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 7.6, 8.1, 8.3Flora and Fauna SanctuaryxFuel DepotxFuneral Parlour P 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3General IndustryxGuesthouse and Hostel C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Home Based Contracting P 7.7.5, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Home Occupation P 7.7.4HorticulturexHospital C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Hotel C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Indoor Recreation Establishment C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Institutional EstablishmentxIntensive Animal HusbandryxKennel and CatteryxLicensed Club C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Light Industry C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Medical Clinic C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3MiningxMotel C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Motor Body WorksxMotor Repair Station C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Nursery C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Office C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Outdoor Entertainment C 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Passenger Terminal C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Place of Worship C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Promotion Sign C 6.4Recycling DepotxRestaurant C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Retail Agricultural StallxRural IndustryxService Station C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.5Shop C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Showroom Sales C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Special Purpose P 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Sports and RecreationxStock and Sales YardxSupporting Accommodation C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Transport TerminalxVehicle Sales Yard C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Veterinary Clinic C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Warehouse C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3P = PERMITTED C = CONSENT x = PROHIBITED23.08.2005 38

Litchfield Area Plan 20045.12 ZONE SC (SERVICE COMMERCIAL)Purpose: To accommodate commercial activities that because of their nature ofbusiness or size of the population catchment require good vehicular access and / orlarge sites.Service stations, showroom sales, vehicle sales yards and small offices aretypical of the uses that may be expected to establish within this zone. Because ofthe zone’s general relationship with major roads, it is particularly important thatdevelopment provides for safe and convenient access for vehicles to off-streetparking areas and that access points onto roads are located and designed so as tominimise traffic hazards and queuing on those roads.Clauses that apply to the subdivision of the land in the SC zone:11.3 Environmental protection when subdividingClauses that apply to the use and development of land in the SC zone:6.6 Control of demountable structures6.9 Environmental protection when developing6.10 Control of excavation and / or fill7.7.2 Limitations on the use of caravans23.08.2005 39

Litchfield Area Plan 2004ZONING TABLE – ZONE SCUSERELEVANT CLAUSEAbattoirxAgriculturexBed and Breakfast AccommodationxBusiness Sign P 6.4Caravan ParkxCaretaker’s Residence P 6.1, 7.7.1, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Car Park C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Child Care CentrexCluster DwellingsxCommunity CentrexConvention CentrexDependant UnitxDetached DwellingxDomestic LivestockxEducational Establishment C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Extractive Materials Supplies C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3FlatsxFlora and Fauna SanctuaryxFuel DepotxFuneral Parlour C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3General IndustryxGuesthouse and Hostel C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Home Based Contracting P 7.7.5, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Home Occupation P 7.7.4HorticulturexHospitalxHotel C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Indoor Recreation Establishment C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Institutional EstablishmentxIntensive Animal HusbandryxKennel and Cattery C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 10.1Licensed Club C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Light Industry C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Medical Clinic C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3MiningxMotel C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Motor Body Works C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Motor Repair Station C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Nursery C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Office C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Outdoor Entertainment C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Passenger Terminal C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Place of Worship C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Promotion Sign C 6.4Recycling DepotxRestaurant C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Retail Agricultural StallxRural IndustryxService Station C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.5Shop C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Showroom Sales P 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Special Purpose P 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Sports and Recreation C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Stock and Sales YardxSupporting Accommodation C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Transport Terminal C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Vehicle Sales Yard C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Veterinary Clinic C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Warehouse C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3P = PERMITTED C = CONSENT x = PROHIBITED23.08.2005 40

Litchfield Area Plan 20045.13 ZONE TC (TOURIST COMMERCIAL)Purpose: To provide areas accommodating a mixture of activities includingcommercial and residential development serving tourism.Development should be of a scale and character compatible with developmentnearby.Clauses that apply to the subdivision of land in the TC zone:11.3 Environmental protection when subdividingClauses that apply to the use and development of land in the TC zone:6.6 Control of demountable structures6.9 Environmental protection when developing6.10 Control of excavation and / or fill7.7.2 Limitations on the use of caravans23.08.2005 41

Litchfield Area Plan 2004ZONING TABLE – ZONE TCUSERELEVANT CLAUSEAbattoirxAgriculturexBed and Breakfast Accommodation P 7.7.6Business Sign P 6.4Caravan Park C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Caretaker’s Residence P 6.1, 6.2, 7.7.1Car Park C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Child Care Centre C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Cluster Dwellings C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1, 8.3Community Centre C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Convention Centre C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Dependant Unit C 7.7.3Detached Dwelling C 6.1, 6.2, 7.2, 7.6, 8.1, 8.3Domestic Livestock C 10.1Educational Establishment C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Extractive Materials SuppliesxFlats C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 7.6, 8.1, 8.3Flora and Fauna SanctuaryxFuel DepotxFuneral Parlour C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3General IndustryxGuesthouse and Hostel C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Home Based Contracting P 6.1, 6.2, 7.7.5, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Home Occupation P 7.7.4HorticulturexHospital C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Hotel C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Indoor Recreation Establishment C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Institutional EstablishmentxIntensive Animal HusbandryxKennel and CatteryxLicensed Club C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Light IndustryxMedical Clinic C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3MiningxMotel C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Motor Body WorksxMotor Repair Station C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Nursery C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Office C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Outdoor Entertainment C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Passenger Terminal C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Place of Worship C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Promotion Sign C 6.4Recycling DepotxRestaurant C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Retail Agricultural StallxRural IndustryxService Station C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.5Shop C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Showroom SalesxSpecial Purpose P 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Sports and Recreation C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Stock and Sales YardxSupporting AccommodationxTransport TerminalxVehicle Sales Yard C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Veterinary Clinic C 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Warehouse x 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3P = PERMITTED C = CONSENT x = PROHIBITED23.08.2005 42

Litchfield Area Plan 20045.14 ZONE LI (LIGHT INDUSTRY)Purpose: To provide for industrial activities that will not, by the nature of theiroperations, detrimentally affect adjoining or nearby land.Design should incorporate landscaping to improve the visual amenity of industrialareas. Office development should be of a size commensurate with and ancillary tothe primary use of the land for industrial purposes. Shops should be limited tothose that either cater for the needs of the industrial area or would be inappropriatewithin a commercial zone.Clauses that apply to the subdivision of land in the LI zone:11.1 Subdivision lot sizes11.3 Environmental protection when subdividingClauses that apply to the use and development of land in the LI zone:6.6 Control of demountable structures6.9 Environmental protection when developing6.10 Control of excavation and / or fill7.7.2 Limitations on the use of caravans23.08.2005 43

Litchfield Area Plan 2004ZONING TABLE – ZONE LIUSERELEVANT CLAUSEAbattoirxAgriculturexBed and Breakfast AccommodationxBusiness Sign P 6.4Caravan ParkxCaretaker’s Residence P 6.1, 7.7.1Car Park P 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Child Care CentrexCluster DwellingsxCommunity CentrexConvention CentrexDependant UnitxDetached DwellingxDomestic LivestockxEducational Establishment C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Extractive Materials Supplies C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4FlatsxFlora and Fauna SanctuaryxFuel Depot C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4Funeral Parlour C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4General IndustryxGuesthouse and HostelxHome Based ContractingxHome Occupation P 7.7.4HorticulturexHospitalxHotel C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Indoor Recreation Establishment C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Institutional EstablishmentxIntensive Animal HusbandryxKennel and Cattery C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 10.1Licensed Club C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Light Industry P 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4Medical Clinic P 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3MiningxMotelxMotor Body Works P 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4Motor Repair Station P 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4Nursery P 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Office C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Outdoor Entertainment C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Passenger Terminal C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Place of Worship C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Promotion Sign C 6.4Recycling Depot C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4Restaurant C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Retail Agricultural StallxRural Industry C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4Service Station C 6.1, 6.2, 8.5, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4Shop C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.4, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Showroom Sales P 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Special Purpose P 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Sports and RecreationxStock and Sales Yard C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Supporting AccommodationxTransport Terminal P 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4Vehicle Sales Yard P 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Veterinary Clinic C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Warehouse P 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4P = PERMITTED C = CONSENT x = PROHIBITED23.08.2005 44

Litchfield Area Plan 20045.15 ZONE DV (DEVELOPMENT)Purpose: To facilitate the development of major strategic industries including gasbased, road, rail or port related industries.The zone provides land for major industrial development that is of strategicimportance to the future economic development of the Territory.Developments will be assessed having regard to, amongst other things, theirenvironmental impact and the effect on surrounding development by reason of theprocesses involved, the method of manufacture or the nature of materials used,produced or stored.Clauses that apply to the subdivision of land in the DV zone:11.1 Subdivision lot sizes11.3 Environmental protection when subdividingClauses that apply to the use and development of land in the DV zone:6.6 Control of demountable structures6.9 Environmental protection when developing6.10 Control of excavation and / or fill7.7.2 Limitations on the use of caravans9.7 Industrial Development on Middle Arm Peninsula23.08.2005 45

Litchfield Area Plan 2004ZONING TABLE – ZONE DVUSERELEVANT CLAUSEAbattoir C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 10.1AgriculturexBed and Breakfast AccommodationxBusiness Sign P 6.4Caravan ParkxCaretaker’s Residence C 6.1, 7.7.1Car Park C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Child Care CentrexCluster DwellingsxCommunity CentrexConvention CentrexDependant UnitxDetached DwellingxDomestic Livestock C 10.1Educational Establishment C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Extractive Materials SuppliesxFlatsxFlora and Fauna SanctuaryxFuel Depot C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4Funeral ParlourxGeneral Industry C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4Guesthouse and Hostel C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Home Based Contracting P 6.1, 7.7.5Home Occupation P 7.7.4HorticulturexHospitalxHotel C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Indoor Recreation Establishment C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Institutional EstablishmentxIntensive Animal Husbandry C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 10.1Kennel and Cattery C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 10.1Licensed Club C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Light Industry C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4Medical Clinic C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3MiningxMotel C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Motor Body Works C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4Motor Repair Station C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4NurseryxOffice C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Outdoor Entertainment C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Passenger Terminal C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4Place of WorshipxPromotion Sign C 6.4Recycling Depot C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4Restaurant C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Retail Agricultural StallxRural IndustryxService Station C 6.1, 6.2, 8.5, 9.1, 9.2, 9.4Shop C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.4, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Showroom Sales C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Special Purpose C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Sports and Recreation C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Stock and Sales YardxSupporting AccommodationxTransport Terminal C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4Vehicle Sales Yard C 6.1, 6.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4Veterinary ClinicxWarehouse C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4P = PERMITTED C = CONSENT x = PROHIBITED23.08.2005 46

Litchfield Area Plan 20045.16 ZONE FD (FUTURE DEVELOPMENT)Purpose: To –(a)(b)(c)identify areas which are intended for future development;limit development to a level that will not prejudice future subdivision anddevelopment potential; andpermit subdivision and development once services are (or can be) madeavailable to the land.Subdivision for any interim use of land should not prejudice the ultimate subdivisionand future use of the land.Clauses that apply to the subdivision of land in the FD zone:11.1 Subdivision lot sizes11.3 Environmental protection when subdividing11.5 Subdivision of land zoned FDClauses that apply to the use and development of land in the FD zone:6.6 Control of demountable structures6.9 Environmental protection when developing6.10 Control of excavation and / or fill6.11 Development of land within the FD zone7.7.2 Limitations on the use of caravans23.08.2005 47

Litchfield Area Plan 2004ZONING TABLE – ZONE FDUSERELEVANT CLAUSEAbattoirxAgriculture C 6.1, 10.1Bed and Breakfast Accommodation C 6.2, 7.7.6Business Sign P 6.4Caravan Park C 6.1, 6.2Caretaker’s Residence C 6.1, 7.7.1Car Park C 6.1, 6.2Child Care Centre C 6.1, 6.2Cluster Dwellings C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3Community Centre C 6.1, 6.2Convention CentrexDependant Unit P 6.1, 7.7.3Detached Dwelling C 6.1, 7.2, 7.3Domestic Livestock C 10.1Educational Establishment C 6.1, 6.2Extractive Materials Supplies C 6.1, 6.2Flats C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3Flora and Fauna SanctuaryPFuel DepotxFuneral ParlourxGeneral IndustryxGuesthouse and HostelxHome Based Contracting C 6.1, 7.7.5Home Occupation P 7.7.4Horticulture C 6.1Hospital C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3Hotel C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3Indoor Recreation Establishment C 6.1, 6.2Institutional EstablishmentxIntensive Animal Husbandry C 6.1, 6.2, 10.1Kennel and Cattery C 6.1, 6.2, 10.1Licensed Club C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3Light IndustryxMedical Clinic C 6.1, 6.2MiningxMotel C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2Motor Body WorksxMotor Repair StationxNursery C 6.1, 6.2Office C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3Outdoor Entertainment C 6.1, 6.2Passenger TerminalxPlace of Worship C 6.1, 6.2Promotion Sign C 6.4Recycling DepotxRestaurant C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3Retail Agricultural Stall C 6.1Rural IndustryxService Station C 6.1, 6.2, 8.5Shop C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3Showroom SalesxSpecial Purpose C 6.1, 6.2Sports and RecreationCStock and Sales YardxSupporting Accommodation C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1Transport TerminalxVehicle Sales YardxVeterinary Clinic C 6.1, 6.2WarehousexP = PERMITTED C = CONSENT x = PROHIBITED23.08.2005 48

Litchfield Area Plan 20045.17 ZONE WM (WATER MANAGEMENT)Purpose: To restrict development within a water catchment area or other areasproviding surface or groundwater for public water supplies.Development will be in accordance with the principles for water management of theservice authority responsible for managing the public water supply.Clauses that apply to the subdivision of land in the WM zone:10.4 Development of land within the WM zone11.3 Environmental protection when subdividingClauses that apply to the use and development of land in the WM zone:6.6 Control of demountable structures6.9 Environmental protection when developing6.10 Control of excavation and / or fill7.7.2 Limitations on the use of caravans10.4 Development of land within WM zone23.08.2005 49

Litchfield Area Plan 2004ZONING TABLE – ZONE WMUSERELEVANT CLAUSEAbattoirxAgriculture C 10.1, 10.4Bed and Breakfast Accommodation C 6.1, 6.2, 7.7.6, 10.4Business Sign P 6.4Caravan Park C 6.1, 6.2, 10.4Caretaker’s Residence C 6.1, 6.2, 7.7.1, 10.4Car ParkxChild Care CentrexCluster DwellingsxCommunity CentrexConvention CentrexDependant Unit P 6.1, 7.7.3, 10.4Detached Dwelling C 6.1, 10.4Domestic Livestock C 10.1Educational EstablishmentxExtractive Materials SuppliesxFlatsxFlora and Fauna SanctuaryPFuel DepotxFuneral ParlourxGeneral IndustryxGuesthouse and Hostel C 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 10.4Home Based ContractingxHome Occupation C 7.7.4, 10.4HorticulturexHospitalxHotelxIndoor Recreation EstablishmentxInstitutional EstablishmentxIntensive Animal HusbandryxKennel and CatteryxLicensed ClubxLight IndustryxMedical ClinicxMiningCMotel C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 10.4Motor Body WorksxMotor Repair StationxNursery C 6.1, 6.2, 10.4OfficexOutdoor EntertainmentxPassenger TerminalxPlace of WorshipxPromotion Sign C 6.4, 10.4Recycling DepotxRestaurant C 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 10.4Retail Agricultural StallxRural IndustryxService StationxShopxShowroom SalesxSpecial Purpose C 6.1, 6.2Sports and RecreationCStock and Sales YardxSupporting AccommodationxTransport TerminalxVehicle Sales YardxVeterinary ClinicxWarehousexP = PERMITTED C = CONSENT x = PROHIBITED23.08.2005 50

Litchfield Area Plan 20045.18 ZONE SU (SPECIFIC USE)Purpose: To accommodate specific development projects that may not bepermissible or adequately catered for in other zones. Although this zone will only beapplied where the ultimate development of the subject land is known, the use mustbe demonstrated to be consistent with existing or proposed future development inthe area generally and be of a design compatible with the built environment of thelocality.Despite anything to the contrary in this plan, land described in Column 1 of the tableto this clause may be used or developed either with or without consent as specifiedonly for the purposes listed and subject to such conditions specified in Column 2 orby the consent authority. The provisions of Parts 4, 5 and 6 apply to developmentwithin this zone except where they conflict with a condition specified in Column 2 ofthe table.TABLE TO CLAUSE 5.18SPECIFIC USESCOLUMN 1 COLUMN 2(1) Portion 2915 SecrettRoad, Hundred of Bagot(2) Lot 31, LTO 81/005,De Caen Close, Hundredof BagotWith consent, a warehouse for stock food andancillary showroom, office and a caretaker'sresidence.With consent –(a)the refurbishment and alteration of existingdevelopment, the construction of a storageshed and a motel; and(b)the use of land not already the subject ofdevelopment or to be used for the storageshed and motel, as if that land was zonedRL1.(3) Land including part ofPortion 2627, ChannelIsland localityWithout consent:(a) purposes associated with the existing electricitygenerating station;(b) public access and recreation;(c) aquaculture and research facility, provided thereis an approved environmental management planunder the Environmental Assessment Act.With consent the use and development associatedwith the existing liquefied petroleum gas storagefacility or for a liquefied petroleum gas storagefacility in substitution for the existing facility.23.08.2005 51

Litchfield Area Plan 2004COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2(4) Part of Section 400Stuart Highway, Hundredof StrangwaysWith consent, a brickworks and a warehouse forsale of bricks, provided that a densely landscapedarea at least 50 m wide is located on all boundariesof the land.(5) Part of Section 643,off Hay Road, Hundred ofCavenagh(6) Sections 3145 and3146 and part ofSections 3144 and 4449Girraween Road, Hundredof BagotWith consent a facility for manufacturing plasticbottles and for bottling water. If more than 25 000 l/hrof ground water is to be extracted from the land, theController of Water Resources within the meaning ofthe Water Act, must be satisfied that the proposedrate of ground water extraction from the land isappropriate, having regard to anticipated availableground water in the area.With consent a local centre comprising:(a)(b)area of approximately 3 ha for a primary school;an area of approximately 2.2 ha for retail,commercial and service activities that areappropriate in a local business centre; and(c)a further area of approximately 6.3 ha may bedeveloped once the area described in (b) is fullydeveloped for the following purposes:23.08.2005 52ambulance stationbed and breakfast accommodationbusiness signcaravan parkcar parkchild care centrecluster dwellingscommunity centredependant unitdetached dwellingeducational establishmentfire stationhome occupationhotelindoor recreation establishmentlicensed clubmedical clinicmotelofficeoutdoor entertainmentplace of worshippolice stationpromotion signrestaurantshopshowroom salessports and recreationsupporting accommodation

Litchfield Area Plan 2004COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2(d)veterinary clinic;subject to the following conditions –a masterplan for development of the site is tobe submitted with any development application;(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)a stormwater and flooding management plan isto be submitted with any developmentapplication including:i. erosion prevention structures and siltretention facilities at appropriatelocations; andii.low flow concrete invert drains,identified on the development plan fromthe site to a suitable discharge point;that the Controller of Water Resources, withinthe meaning of the Water Act is satisfied that:i. the proposed wastewater managementsystem is appropriate having regard todischarge to the environment; andii.the proposed means of water supply isappropriate having regard toanticipated available groundwater inthe area and separation from townwater supply production bores andprivate bores on adjoining land;no direct vehicular access to Girraween Road orthe Anglesey Road to Hicks Road extension;a 10 m wide buffer along the Girraween Roadfrontage which is to be maintained with suitablevegetation;a 20 m wide buffer along the Anglesey Road toHicks Road extension which is to be maintainedwith suitable vegetation.(7) Lot 30, LTO 69/011,Henning Road, Hundred ofStrangwaysIn accordance with zone RL1 and with consent agrain storage facility and caretaker’s residenceprovided that the –(a) total area of development for the grainstorage facility is not to exceed 30% of thetotal site area;(b) grain storage facility is limited to onebuilding; and(c) floor area used for the grain storage facilityis not to exceed 400 m 2 .23.08.2005 53

Litchfield Area Plan 2004COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2In considering an application for a use ordevelopment the Authority must have particularregard to the disposal of stormwater.(8) Part Section 2545 andLot 4 LTO70/001 ArnhemHighway, Hundred ofStrangwaysIn accordance with the RL1 zone and, with consent,the development of a caravan park including thefollowing related land uses:Caretaker’s residence;Guesthouse and hostel;Motel;Promotion Sign;Restaurant; andShop.(9) Parts of Lot 3 and Lot 4LTO 73/022 Mira Road.Hundred of CavenaghIn accordance with the RL2 zone and, with consent,the development of a caravan park including thefollowing related land uses:Caretaker’s residence;Guesthouse and hostel;Motel;Promotion Sign;Restaurant; andShop.(10) Section 1746 AnzacParade, Hundred of GuyUse and development of the land for the purpose ofParks and Wildlife Headquarters in accordance withthe HP zone and without consent offices andmultiple dwellings.23.08.2005 54

Litchfield Area Plan 2004PART 4 – DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTSDIVISION 1 – GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS6.1 MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTThe purpose of this clause is to maintain the existing low rise character of the builtenvironment.No building should be constructed that is more than 8.5 m in height measured fromthe lowest ground level that abuts the building.6.2 VEHICLE PARKING6.2.1 PARKING REQUIREMENTSThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that developments provide sufficient offstreetcar parking to service the proposed use.Land should not be used or developed for a purpose specified in Column 1 of thetable to this clause unless provision is made on the land for car parking spaces,being no fewer in number than the number calculated in accordance with theformula specified opposite in Column 2 of the table.Where a calculation made results in a number which is not a whole number, thenumber of car parking spaces required is the next highest whole number.6.2.2 REDUCTION IN PARKING REQUIREMENTSThe purpose of this clause is to provide for a reduction in the calculated parkingrequirement having regard to the criteria specified.Where the Authority is satisfied that fewer car parking spaces are required than thenumber otherwise calculated in accordance with clause 6.2.1 after having regardto –(a)(b)the provision of car parking spaces in the vicinity of the land;the availability of public transport in the vicinity of the land; and(c) the zoning of the land, the use or development or proposed use ordevelopment of the land and possible future use or development of the land,the Authority may grant consent to the use or development or proposed use ordevelopment of the land after making provision for such number of car parkingspaces (or for no parking spaces) as may be specified by the Authority.23.08.2005 55

Litchfield Area Plan 2004TABLE TO CLAUSE 6.2.1PARKING REQUIREMENTSCOLUMN 1 COLUMN 2AbattoirUse or developmentBed and BreakfastMinimum number ofcar parking spaces requiredfor every 100 m 2 of net floor area other that offices – 1plusfor every 100 m 2 of net floor area of office – 4for each guest room – 1plus2 for the dwellingCaretaker’s Residence 1Caravan park for every caravan, mobile home or tent site – 1.1Child care centreCluster dwellingsfor every employee – 1plus1 for every 20 childrenplusan area for setting down and picking up passengersas for 'dwelling'Community centre for every 100 m 2 of net floor area – 5Convention centre for every 100 m 2 of net floor area – 5Detached dwelling 2Dwellinga) if access from acul-de-sac, a 2 level roador a carriageway notmore than 8 metres wideb) in any other casefor every dwelling – 2for every dwelling – 1.5Educational establishmenta) primary or secondaryschoolfor every classroom – 1plus2 additional spacesb) tertiary educationalestablishmentfor every classroom – 1plusfor every 6 students – 1plus2 additional spaces23.08.2005 56

Litchfield Area Plan 2004COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2Extractive materials supplies for every 100 m 2 of net floor area of any building – 2plusfor every 1000 m 2 used for outdoor storage area – 4Flatsas for 'dwelling'Funeral parlour for every 100 m 2 of net floor area used as a chapel – 5General industry for every 100 m 2 of net floor area – 1plusfor every 100 m 2 of net floor area used for offices – 4Guesthouse and hostel for every 5 persons – 1plusfor every staff member – 1plus1 mini-bus bayHospital for every 4 patient beds – 1plusfor every 100 m 2 of net floor area used for administrativepurposes – 4Hotel for every two guest suites or bedrooms – 1plusfor every 100 m 2 of net floor area used as a bar – 50plusfor a drive-in bottle shop (if any):for cars being served or awaiting service – 10Indoor recreationestablishmenta) racquet court gamesb) cinema or theatrec) otherwise than specifiedin a) or b)for every court – 4plusfor indoor spectator facilities (if any):for every 4 seats – 1for every 4 seats – 1for every 100 m 2 of net floor area – 10plusfor spectator facilities (if any):for every 4 seats – 1Institutional establishment for every employee – 1plusfor every 100 m 2 of net floor area – 1Kennel and cattery for every employee – 1plus 423.08.2005 57

Litchfield Area Plan 2004COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2Licensed clubLight industryfor every 100 m 2 of net floor area used as a lounge areaor beer garden – 10plusfor every 100 m 2 of net floor area used as a bar – 20for every 100 m 2 of net floor area used for industrialpurposes other than as an office – 1plusfor every 100 m 2 of net floor area used for offices – 4Medical clinic for every consulting room – 3plus1 additional spaceMotel for every guest suite or bedroom – 1plusfor every 100 m 2 net floor area used as a lounge bar orbeer garden – 16Motor body works for every 100 m 2 of net floor area – 6Motor repair station for every 100 m 2 of net floor area – 6Nursery for every 100 m 2 of net floor area of any building – 2for every 1000 m 2 used for outdoor nursery area – 4Office (not elsewhere referredto in this table)Outdoor entertainment(a) racquet court games(b) lawn bowls(c) swimming pool(d) golf coursee) otherwise than as specified ina), b), c) or d)for every 100 m 2 of net floor area – 2.5for every court – 4plusfor spectator facilities (if any):for every 4 seats – 1for each green – 20for each 100 m 2 of pool area – 16for each hole – 4plusfor each 100 m 2 of net floor area used as club house – 5for every 100 m 2 of net floor area – 10plusfor spectator facilities (if any):for every 4 seats – 1Passenger terminal for every 100 m 2 of net floor area – 5oras many car spaces as can be provided on 25% of thesite area, whichever results in the greater number ofspaces (calculated exclusive of areas used for taxi standsor bus loading purposes)Place of worship for every 100 m 2 of net floor area – 523.08.2005 58

Litchfield Area Plan 2004COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2Recycling depotfor every 100 m 2 of net floor area used other than as anoffice – 1plusfor every 100 m 2 of net floor area used for offices – 4plusfor every 1000 m 2 of the site area used for open storage –4Restaurant for every 100 m 2 of net floor area – 7Rural Industry for every 100 m 2 of net floor area other than offices – 1plusfor every 100 m 2 of net floor area of offices – 4plusfor every 250 m 2 used as outdoor storage – 1Service station for every 100 m 2 of net floor area – 2or 10whichever is the greaterShop for every 100 m 2 of net floor area – 6Showroom salesfor every 100m 2 of net floor area used for showroomsales – 4plusfor every 100 m 2 of net floor area used for offices – 4plusfor every 200 m 2 used for outdoor display and salespurpose – 1Special purposesa) cemetery or crematoriumb) law courts, administrationof justice or radio or TVinstallationc) ambulance, police or firestationfor every 100 m 2 of net floor area used as a chapel – 5for every 100 m 2 of net floor area – 2.5for every 100 m 2 of net floor area (excluding operatingvehicle parking areas) – 2.5Supporting accommodation for every 4 beds – 1plusfor every 100 m 2 of net floor area used as administrationarea – 4Transport terminalfor every 100 m 2 of floor area used as a transportterminal – 1oras many car parking spaces as can be accommodatedon 25% of the site area, whichever is the greater numberof spaces23.08.2005 59

Litchfield Area Plan 2004COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2Vehicle sales yard or every 100 m 2 of net floor area – 4plusfor every 100 m 2 of net floor area used for offices – 4plusfor every 200 m 2 of site used for open air display – 1Veterinary clinic for every 100 m 2 of net floor area – 4Warehouse for every 100 m 2 of net floor area (excluding offices) – 1plusfor every 100 m 2 of net floor area used for offices – 46.2.3 UNLISTED LAND USESWhere a use or development is proposed which is not listed in the table to clause6.2.1, but requires consent, the number of car parking spaces required for thatdevelopment are to be as determined by the Authority.6.2.4 PARKING LAYOUTThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that a parking area is constructed to astandard and so located as will facilitate its convenient use.A parking area should –(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)be of a suitable gradient for safe and convenient vehicular parking;be of functional design and provide separate access to every car parkingspace;be designed to allow a vehicle to enter from and exit to a public road in aforward gear;be well drained;be sealed in zones MD, C, SC, TC and LI and otherwise dust suppressed;be established, used and maintained only for the purpose of the parking ofvehicles; andbe designed in accordance with the dimensions set out in the table anddiagram to this clause.Access lanes and driveways to a parking area should have a minimum width of 6 mfor two-way traffic flow or 3.5 m for one-way traffic flow.6.2.5 SCREENING OF PARKING AREASThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that parking areas are adequately screenedfrom the street so as to enhance the streetscape.Parking areas should be screened from the street by a landscape strip not lessthan 3 m wide.23.08.2005 60

Litchfield Area Plan 2004Table and Diagram to Clause 6.2.4Angle ofParking(degree)0 (parallel)30456090Bay Sizes for Kerbside ParkingBayBayWidthLength*(metres) (metres)2.32.52.52.52.56.7**4.95.66.05.5Width usedfor parkingmanoeuvre(metres)5.97.89.310.511.5* Bay length for angle parking is measured at right angles to the kerb; for parallelparking it is measured along the kerb.** End bays for parallel parking may be reduced to 5.2 metres if necessary.Where the parking turnover is high bays could be up to 7.3 metres long to minimisemanoeuvring delays.23.08.2005 61

Litchfield Area Plan 20046.3 LOADING BAYSThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that adequate provision is made on site forthe loading and unloading of vehicles associated with the use of the land.A building or site should not be developed for a general industry, hospital, hotel,licensed club, light industry, motel, office, restaurant, rural industry, shop,showroom sales, transport terminal or warehouse unless provision is madewholly within the site for a loading bay to accommodate vehicles whilst being loadedor unloaded at the ratio of 1 –(a) for every 2 000 m 2 or less of net floor area used for a general industry,hospital, hotel, licensed club, light industry, motel, rural industry,showroom sales, transport terminal or warehouse in single occupationup to a total net floor area of 10 000 m 2plusor1 for every 5 000 m 2 of net floor area or part thereof in excess of 10 000 m 2(b) for every 2 000 m 2 of net floor area used for office, restaurant or shop ona site.A loading bay required by this clause should have minimum dimensions of 7.5 m by3.5 m and a minimum height clearance of 4 m and have access adequate for thepurpose.6.4 ADVERTISING SIGNS6.4.1 SIGNAGE LIMITATIONSThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that the size and location of business signsand promotion signs will not create detriment to the amenity of the area.For the purposes of this clause, the total area of signage includes but is not limitedto –(a)(b)(c)(d)wall or facia signs;pole signs (signs erected on poles or pylons that are not part of a building orother structure);illuminated signs; andprojecting signs (signs attached to and projecting from a building).The total area of signage on a site should not exceed that shown in Column 2 or 3,as the case may be, in the table to this clause.Illuminated signs should be no closer than 30 m to any residential zone.Projecting signs should be at least 2.7 m above ground level and not extend past theedge of any awning adjacent to a road.A business sign or promotion sign should not exceed the height of a building onthe site or, where there is no building, 7 m.23.08.2005 62

Litchfield Area Plan 2004Signs of a temporary nature used to advertise property that is available for rent,lease, sale, auction or inspection should not exceed 8 m 2 in zones C, SC, TC, LI,RL2, PA, H, FD and DV or 3.6 m 2 elsewhere.TABLE TO CLAUSE 6.4.1Column 1 Column 2 Column 3Zone Maximum area of Maximum area of signagesignage on siteif illuminatedSD, MD 1 m 2 ProhibitedC, SC, TC The lesser of 25% of any 3 m 2one facade or 20 m 2LI, DVThe lesser of 25% of any 5 m 2one facade or 30 m 2CP, WM, OR, OC 5 m 2 ProhibitedRR, RL1, RL2 1.5 m 2 ProhibitedHP, PA, FD 3 m 2 Prohibited6.4.2 SIGNS ON TERRITORY ROAD RESERVESThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that the erection of promotion signs isconsistent with guidelines published by the Road Network Division of theDepartment of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment for roadside advertisingsigns on road reserves that are under the control of the Territory, which include theStuart Highway, the Arnhem Highway, the Cox Peninsula Road andDarwin River Road.Although a promotion sign is shown as a prohibited use or development in the tablesset out in Part 3, a promotion sign may, with consent, be erected on a road reservethat is the property of and vested in the Territory.6.5 SETBACKS OF NON-RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE RR AND RL1 ZONEThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that structures built or placed on land withinthe RR and RL1 zones, and proposed for uses other than residential, are located soas to minimise impacts of non-residential activities on adjoining land.No structure used for non-residential purposes may be located within 10 m of theboundaries of land located in the RR and RL1 zones.6.6 DEMOUNTABLE STRUCTURESThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that demountable structures do not detractfrom the visual amenity of an area.Placement of a demountable structure requires consent.In considering an application for consent to place a demountable structure onland, the Authority must have regard to the intended use and any architectural,landscaping or other embellishments designed to –(a)(b)enhance the appearance of the structure; andbe visually consistent with adjoining and nearby development.23.08.2005 63

Litchfield Area Plan 20046.7 LAND IN PROXIMITY TO AIRPORTSThe purpose of this clause is to –(a)(a)minimise the detrimental impacts of noise generated by aircraft operations onthose who reside or work on land in the vicinity of airports; andpreclude any new use or intensification of development on land that wouldprejudice the safety or efficiency of an airport.Despite anything to the contrary in this Plan, in zones PA, RL1, RL2, CP or OC, theuse or development of land near an airport which is bounded by the AustralianNoise Exposure Forecast (ANEF) 20 unit value contour defined on ANEF Mapsproduced by the Department of Defence, Facilities and Property Division (asamended from time to time) and illustrated on the zoning maps requires consent.In determining an application for the use or development of land which is boundedby the ANEF 20 unit value contour, the consent authority must have regard to theBuilding Site Acceptability Table based on ANEF Zones taken from StandardsAustralia Table 2.1, AS 2021 – 1994 as a guide to the type of developmentconsidered appropriate.The open design of industrial buildings in the Top End means that noise attenuationcannot be achieved and it is therefore inappropriate that new industrial areasdevelop within the area bounded by the ANEF 20 unit value contour line.Lighting associated with development on land within the flight approach paths mustnot be prejudicial to the safe operation of an airport.The use or development of land must not be of a nature that attracts birds to anextent that might prejudice the safe operation of the airport.6.8 EXCEPTIONS RELATING TO IRONSTONE AND KNUCKEY LAGOONS LOCALITYThe purpose of this clause is to provide protection to the catchments of HolmesJungle and Knuckey and Ironstone Lagoons.Despite anything to the contrary in this Plan, use or development of land, zoned RL2and identified as Ironstone and Knuckey Lagoons Locality on the zoning maps, forthe purpose of horticulture requires consent.The development of land within the Ironstone and Knuckey Lagoons Locality forintensive animal husbandry or horticulture must demonstrate consideration ofand the Authority must have regard to –(a)(b)advice from the Controller of Water Resources under the Water Act regardingpotential impacts of the proposed development on the ground and surfacewater resources (particularly in relation to protection of environmental flows toHolmes Jungle) and water quality in the lagoons; andbuffers required to minimise the impacts on the amenity of adjacent land andthe lagoons.23.08.2005 64

Litchfield Area Plan 20046.9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONThe purpose of this clause is to minimise the detrimental impacts of development onareas of environmental significance and natural attributes by maintaining landscapecharacter, quality and amenity.Development of land within Priority Environmental Management areas identified onthe map titled “Priority Environmental Management Areas – Litchfield Shire” (asamended from time to time) produced by the Department of Infrastructure, Planningand Environment must demonstrate consideration of and the Authority must haveregard to –(a)(b)environmental evaluation of the significance of natural vegetation and otherlandscape features such as rugged terrain, rainforest patches, lagoons,wetlands, rivers and other drainage systems; andthe retention and protection of those areas established by this evaluation to besignificant.6.10 EXCAVATION AND FILLThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that excavation and / or filling of land doesnot degrade the environment of adjoining areas or the quality of adjacent waterwaysand associated riparian areas and is suited to the intended future use of the site.The excavation and / or filling of land, other than that normally required inassociation with the construction of a dwelling, requires consent.Excavation and / or filling of land must demonstrate and the Authority must haveregard to –(a)(b)(c)(d)the suitability of the site for the proposed future use;hydrological assessment of potential upstream and downstream impacts of theexcavation or filling;ongoing management to ensure erosion and sediment is controlled particularlyin respect of siltation of creeks and riparian areas; andmeasures to prevent the creation of mosquito breeding areas.6.11 DEVELOPMENT OF LAND ZONED FDThe purpose of this clause is to enable the development of land zoned FD, whenservices are (or can be) made available to that land, for urban (typically residentialor mixed use) development in anticipation of subsequent rezoning to reflect the finalpattern of land use.Despite anything to the contrary in this Plan, where a development permit has beenissued for the subdivision of land zoned FD, the Authority may permit developmentof the land, consistent with the anticipated ultimate zoning having regard to therelevant provisions of the Plan.23.08.2005 65

Litchfield Area Plan 20046.12 MOBILE TELEPHONE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS, ETC.Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Plan, towers, aerials or masts for thepurpose of mobile telephone telecommunications may be developed only withconsent.23.08.2005 66

Litchfield Area Plan 2004DIVISION 2 – REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS7.1 LANDSCAPING AND OPEN SPACEThe purpose of this clause is to ensure the provision of adequate open space andlandscaped areas for the enjoyment of the residents and the enhancement of thedevelopment and streetscape.A site should only be used or developed for cluster dwellings, flats, guesthouseand hostel, motel or supporting accommodation where there is an adequatelylandscaped and maintained open space area equivalent to not less than 20% of thearea of the site.7.2 BUILDING ENVELOPESThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that building alignment, height and lengthare appropriate to the zoning of a site and surrounds and compatible with setbacksof adjacent buildings, the streetscape and surrounding development.Buildings should be set back from lot boundaries in accordance with Tables A, or B(as applicable) to this clause.In the tables –(a)(b)primary street means the street with the wider carriageway or which carriesthe greater volume of traffic; andsecondary street means a street other than a primary street.TABLE A TO CLAUSE 7.2Minimum building setbacks for residential development in zone SDProperty BoundaryStreet Frontages:primary streetsecondary streetAll other boundariesZone SD7.5 m2.5 m1.5 m23.08.2005 67

Litchfield Area Plan 2004TABLE B TO CLAUSE 7.2Minimum building setbacks for residential developmentProperty Boundary Zone MD Zone RR ZonesRL1,RL2, PAor HPStreet Frontages:primary streetsecondary streetSidewith windows or doors tohabitable rooms, or verandahsor balconies;without windows or doors ofhabitable rooms, or verandahsor balconies facing the sideboundaryRearwith windows or doors tohabitable rooms, or verandahsor balconies;without windows or doors ofhabitable rooms, or verandahsor balconies facing the rearboundaryPlus7.5 m2.5 m3.0 m1.5 m3.0 m1.5 m10 m10 m10 m5 m10 m5 m10 m10 m10 m10 m10 m10 mAll otherzones7.5 m2.5 m1.5 m1.5 m1.5 m1.5 mFor each additional 3 m in building length over 18 m, an additional setback tothat boundary of 0.5 m.Where more than one building is located on a site, the setback betweenbuildings should be a minimum of –iiiiii3 m for walls without windows to habitable rooms;6 m for walls with windows to habitable rooms; or4.5 m where one building contains windows to habitable rooms andthe other does not.7.3 MAXIMUM DENSITIESThe purpose of this clause is to ensure land is developed –(a) only to a density compatible with the existing and planned provision ofreticulated utilities and community facilities; and(b)consistent with land capability.Only one detached dwelling may be constructed on a site in zone SD, MD, RR,RL1, RL2, HP or SU, and the minimum site area per dwelling should be, in respectof a detached dwelling in –(a)(b)Zones SD and MD – 800 m²;Zone RR – 1 ha;23.08.2005 68

Litchfield Area Plan 2004(c)(d)(e)(f)Zone RL1 – 2 ha;Zone RL2 – 8 ha;Zone HP – 25 ha; andZone SU – as specified by the Authority.The number of medium density dwellings, which may be constructed on a site inzone MD, should be 1 per 300 m 2 of site.7.4 EXCLUSIVE RURAL RESIDENTIALThe purpose of this clause is to provide a rural residential environment thatprecludes other land uses.Despite anything to the contrary in this Plan and in particular clause 10.2, the use ordevelopment of land identified on the zoning map as an area for Exclusive RuralResidential is limited to residential and ancillary and development and the clearingof native vegetation is restricted to that required for construction of a detacheddwelling and associated outbuildings normal for domestic use.The Authority must not consent to a development application contrary to thisclause.7.5 ESTATE DEVELOPMENTThe purpose of this clause is to ensure estate rural living development does notunreasonably detract from the amenity of adjacent rural living areas or detrimentallyimpact on the environment.Notwithstanding the minimium lot sizes established by clause 11.1, land within zoneRR, RL1, RL2 or HP may, with consent, be developed as an Estate Developmentunder the provisions of the Unit Title Act.The overall density of an estate development should match the density of the zonein which it is located.Applications for consent for estate development must demonstrate consideration ofand the Authority must have regard to –(a)(b)(c)(d)detailed evaluation of the capability of the land to accommodate dwellingsand associated water supply and waste disposal infrastructure;retention and protection significant natural and cultural features;provision of appropriate waste disposal and water supply infrastructure;provision of an effective buffer between dwellings and boundaries of adjacentrural living lots;(e) the need for buffers between proposed activities on common areas andadjacent rural living areas; and(f)details of the management plan for common areas.23.08.2005 69

Litchfield Area Plan 20047.6 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ZONES C AND TCThe purpose of this clause is to ensure residential development of a site within zoneC or TC does not prejudice the use or development of the site for commercial orretail activity in accordance with the purpose of the zone.A site within zone C or TC should only be used or developed for residentialpurposes where the development includes, at least at ground level, occupancies forcommercial activity of a floor area consistent with the service function that exists orcould reasonably be expected of the centre.7.7 ASSOCIATED RESIDENTIAL USES7.7.1 CARETAKER’S RESIDENCEThe purpose of this clause is to ensure a caretaker’s residence remains a usesubsidiary to the primary use of the land and that the residential use does notprejudice the use of the site or adjoining land for the purpose for which it is zoned.A building or part of a building should only be constructed, modified or adapted foruse as a caretaker’s residence where –(a)(b)the floor area of the caretaker’s residence will not exceed 50 m 2 ; andthere is only one caretaker’s residence on the site.7.7.2 CARAVANSThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that the use of caravans does not adverselyaffect rural residential amenity in the locality of the site.Other than within a caravan park, land is to be used to provide accommodation in acaravan only where the caravan is the only caravan used as a residence on thesite and is used:(a)(b)(c)(d)as a temporary residence by the owner of the site;by a dependent of a person occupying a detached dwelling on the site;temporarily by a bona fide visitor; orby a bona fide caretaker of the land.For the purposes of this clause, caravan includes a tent.7.7.3 DEPENDANT UNITThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that a dependant unit remains subsidiary tothe detached dwelling on the site and does not adversely affect rural residentialamenity in the locality of the site and to maintain residential density.A building or part of a building should only be constructed, modified or adapted foruse as dependant unit where –(a) the floor area of the dependant unit will not exceed 50 m 2 ;(b)it shares public utility services and an effluent disposal system (if any) with thedetached dwelling; and23.08.2005 70

Litchfield Area Plan 2004(c)there is only one dependant unit associated with a detached dwelling.7.7.4 HOME OCCUPATIONSThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that home occupations are established andcontinue to operate in a manner that does not detract from the amenity of thelocality.A dwelling should only be used for the purpose of a home occupation where –(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)assistance is provided only by persons resident in the dwelling;the total area used (whether temporarily or permanently) does not exceed30 m 2 ;no greater demand or load is imposed on the services provided by a publicutility organisation beyond that which is ordinarily required by other users ofthe services in the locality;no sign is displayed, other than a business sign, which is not more than0.5 m 2 in size;no goods are visible from outside the site; andnot more than one vehicle is used for the purpose of the home occupation.7.7.5 HOME BASED CONTRACTINGThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that home based contracting isestablished, and continues to operate, in a matter that does not detract from theamenity of the locality.The site of a dwelling should only be used for the purpose of home basedcontracting –(a) in zone RL1, RL2, HP, PA or FD where –(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)the total area used (whether temporarily or permanently) does notexceed 200 m 2 ;no greater demand or load is imposed on the services provided by apublic utility organisation beyond that which is ordinarily required by otherusers of the services in the locality;no sign is displayed, other than a promotion sign which is not more that0.5 m 2 ;no goods are visible from outside the site; andnot more than three vehicles are used for the purpose of the homebased contracting; or(b) in any other zone –(i)the total area used (whether temporarily or permanently) does notexceed 30 m 2 ;23.08.2005 71

Litchfield Area Plan 2004(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)no greater demand or load is imposed on the services provided by apublic utility organisation beyond that which is ordinarily required byother users of the services in the locality;no sign is displayed, other than a promotional sign which is not morethat 0.5 m 2 ;no goods are visible from outside the site; andnot more than one vehicle is used for the purpose of the home basedcontracting.7.7.6 BED AND BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATIONThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that bed and breakfast accommodationmay be established in, and operate from, a dwelling, provided the use does notdetract from the amenity of the locality in which the use is established.A dwelling may be used for bed and breakfast accommodation only where –(a)(b)(c)the dwelling is suitable for the use;not more than five guests are accommodated in the dwelling at any one time;andno sign is displayed, other than a business sign, which is not more than0.5 m 2 .23.08.2005 72

Litchfield Area Plan 2004DIVISION 3 – REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL USE AND DEVELOPMENT8.1 SITE COVERAGE RESTRICTIONSThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that there is adequate open space betweenbuildings having regard to the existing and desirable intensity of development withinzone C, SC or C.No building should be constructed within zone C, SC or TC if the building coversmore than 70% of the site.8.2 SETBACKSThe purpose of this clause is to provide a minimum setback area within which nodevelopment is to occur other than landscaping to enhance the visual amenity of thelocality.Developments in zone C, SC or TC should incorporate setbacks of a minimum of5 m to one side boundary and to the rear boundary of the site.8.3 LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTSThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that developments in the zone C, SC or TCinclude an adequate amount of landscaping to enhance the level of visual amenity inthe locality.Developments in zone C, SC or TC should incorporate an adequately landscapedopen space area of at least 15% of the site.8.4 SHOPS IN ZONES LI, DV AND OCThe purpose of this clause is to facilitate retailing of a nature and intensity servicingonly the needs of the zone within which the shop is located.Within zone LI, DV or OC the net floor area of a shop should not exceed 200 m 2 .8.5 SERVICE STATIONSThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that service station developments do not,by reason of appearance, cause detriment to the amenity of an area or, by reason ofvehicle movements, create a potential hazard to traffic on abutting roadways.A site should only be developed for a service station where –(a)(b)(c)a vehicular crossing over the footpath is not more than 9 m wide, is not closerthan 6 m to another vehicular crossing and is not closer than 15 m to a roadintersection;separate entrances to and exits from the site are provided and exits areseparated by physical barriers and so identified by suitable signs readilyvisible to persons using the adjoining road or entering or leaving the site;vehicles temporarily stored pending repairs or upon completion of repairs arescreened from view from a road and from land used for residential purposes;23.08.2005 73

Litchfield Area Plan 2004(d)(e)(f)(g)inlets to bulk fuel storage tanks are situated so that tankers, while dischargingfuel into the tanks, stand wholly within the site;fuel pumps are not closer than 3 m to any of the road reserve boundaries;a minimum of 15% of the site is landscaped; anda satisfactory system of waste treatment and / or disposal is proposed to beemployed.23.08.2005 74

Litchfield Area Plan 2004DIVISION 4 – REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT9.1 BUILDING SITE COVERAGEThe purpose of this clause is to ensure industrial sites are developed in a mannerthat will provide adequate areas for setbacks, car parking areas and loading bays.No building should be constructed within zone LI or DV if the building covers morethan 60% of the site.9.2 BUILDING SETBACKSThe purpose of this clause is to enhance the level of visual amenity in zone LI orDV.Buildings within zone LI or DV should be located in accordance with the table to thisclause.TABLE TO CLAUSE 9.2Building Setback TableIndustrial DevelopmentSETBACKIN METRESMinimum setback to street 7Minimum setback to at least one side boundary to the rear boundary 59.3 LANDSCAPINGThe purpose of this clause is to enhance the level of visual amenity in industrialzones.Developments in zone LI or DV should include a landscaped area of at least 15% ofthe site. The area should include the frontage setback required by clause 9.2.9.4 WASTE DISPOSALThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that an industrial use does not causedetriment to the environment through the inappropriate discharge of effluent.Industrial developments should be connected to a reticulated sewerage system.Where this is not the case the Authority must be satisfied that the proposed meansof effluent disposal is appropriate to the nature of the use and the site and will notcause detriment to the environment and in particular, ground and surface waters.23.08.2005 75

Litchfield Area Plan 20049.5 TRANSPORT TERMINALS IN ZONES RL2 AND HPThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that transport terminals do not, by reasonof appearance, operation and associated vehicle movements, cause detriment tothe amenity of a locality or create a potential hazard to traffic on abutting roads.A site within zone RL2 or HP should not be developed for a transport terminalunless –(a)(b)(c)any activity associated with the transport terminal is located at least 50 mfrom the side and rear boundaries of the site and 100 m from the roadreserve boundary of the site;the boundary setbacks are landscaped to provide an effective screen tominimise the potential detrimental impacts on the existing and future amenityof adjacent areas and the road; andappropriate access is available to the site to minimise the impacts of heavyvehicles on the local road network.9.6 RURAL INDUSTRY IN ZONES RL1, RL2 AND PAThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that a rural industry does not, by reason ofappearance, operation and associated vehicle movements, cause detriment to theamenity of a locality or create a potential hazard to traffic on abutting roads.A site within zone RL1, RL2 or PA should not be developed for a rural industryunless –(a)(b)(c)any activity associated with the rural industry is located at least 50 m fromthe side and rear boundaries of the site and 100 m from the road reserveboundary of the site;the boundary setbacks are landscaped to provide an effective screen tominimise the potential detrimental impacts on the existing and future amenityof adjacent areas and the road; andappropriate access is available to the site to minimise the impacts of heavyvehicles on the local road network.9.7 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ON MIDDLE ARM PENINSULAThe purpose of this clause is to limit the nature of industrial developments on MiddleArm Peninsula.(a)Despite anything to the contrary in this Plan and subject to (b), land on MiddleArm Peninsula must not be used or developed for –iiiiiiivvthe processing of methane or ethane (or both) into Liquid Natural Gas orother liquid for export by sea;the production of methanol and ammonia or similar natural gas products;refineries using natural gas as a raw material;power generation required for metal smelting and production; ormetal smelting or production.23.08.2005 76

Litchfield Area Plan 2004(b)Notwithstanding (a), Sections 1860 and 1870 to 1873, Hundred of Ayers, maybe used or developed for the processing of methane or ethane (or both) intonatural gas.The Authority must not consent to development that is not in accordance with thisclause.23.08.2005 77

Litchfield Area Plan 2004DIVISION 5 – REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-URBAN USE AND DEVELOPMENT10.1 ANIMAL RELATED USE AND DEVELOPMENTThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that animal related industries and activitiesdo not cause detriment to the environment or the amenity of adjoining land.In zones RR and RL1 domestic livestock should be kept only where at least 1 haper animal of well maintained ground cover of grass or other pasture species isavailable at all times.The design and operation of premises used for the keeping of animals for thepurposes of abattoir, agriculture, domestic livestock, intensive animalhusbandry, or kennel and cattery should ensure that the use or development willnot –(a)(b)(c)(d)create a risk of contamination of ground or surface waters;contribute to the erosion of the site or of adjoining land;cause detriment to the amenity of the locality by reason of excessive noise,offensive odours, excessive dust or the attraction of flies, vermin or otherwise;orconstitute a risk of the spread of infectious disease or other health risk.10.2 CLEARING OF NATIVE VEGETATION IN ZONES HP, PA, RR, RL1, RL2, CP, OC ANDWM.The purpose of this clause is to ensure that clearing of native vegetation does notunreasonably contribute to physical, ecological or other environmental degradationof the locality.This clause does not apply if the clearing of native vegetation is required orcontrolled under any Act in force in the Territory.The clearing of native vegetation is to:(a) be based on land capability and suitability for the intended use;(b) allow for the retention of native wildlife corridors;(c) allow for protection of waterways; and(d) avoids impacting on environmentally significant or sensitive vegetation andfragile soils.All clearing of native vegetation in zone OC requires consent.Clearing of native vegetation of more than 1 ha in aggregate of land (including anyarea already cleared of native vegetation) in zone HP, PA, RR, RL1, RL2, CP orWM requires consent subject to clause 10.3.The clearing of native vegetation on land identified on the zoning map forExclusive Rural Residential is subject to clause 7.4.23.08.2005 78

Litchfield Area Plan 200410.3 CLEARING OF NATIVE VEGETATION – PERFORMANCE CRITERIAThe purpose of this clause is to outline matters to be taken into account in assessingan application for the clearing of native vegetation.An application for the clearing of native vegetation under clause 10.2 mustdemonstrate consideration of, and the Authority must have regard to:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)(j)(k)areas not required or unsuitable for the intended use;whether there is sufficient water for the intended use at maturity;sensitive or significant vegetation communities such as rainforest, vine thicketor closed forest;essential habitats, within the meaning of the Territory Parks and WildlifeConservation Act;areas of erosion hazard within the meaning of the Soil Conservation and LandUtilisation Act;erosion prone soils and previously eroded areas;areas subject to rehabilitation;declared heritage places or archaeological sites within the meaning of theHeritage Conservation Act;natural drainage lines;seasonally waterlogged soils;permanent water features (eg swamps, lagoons, or lakes);(l) areas within –(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)50 m from the primary / top bank of the outer stream channel of firstand second order streams (water courses and gullies);100 m from the primary / top bank of the outer stream channel of thirdand forth order streams (creeks);200 m from the primary / top bank of the outer stream channel (rivers);or200 m from the maximum flood levels (wetlands);(m)where slopes exceed 1.0%, the type of erosion control to be implemented;(n) alignments of fence lines, roads and firebreaks noting that –(i)(ii)(iii)cleared lines should be located along the tops of ridge lines or keptclose to the contour as possible; andcleared lines on slopes exceeding 1.0% will require some form oferosion control;the same alignment should be used, where possible, for a number ofpurposes (eg road, firebreak and fence line);23.08.2005 79

Litchfield Area Plan 2004(o)(p)(q)(r)the retention of native vegetation along boundaries and / or drainage lines ofat least 25 m wide (excluding fire breaks) for lots up to 8 ha and at least 50 mwide (excluding fire breaks) on larger lots to provide habitat and refuge areasfor native wildlife and allow corridors for wildlife movement;staged operations or selective clearing to minimise the amount of landexposed at any one time;the revegetation or stabilisation of bare areas; andstabilised drainage works, above, below and within the development area.10.4 DEVELOPMENT OF LAND IN ZONE WMThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that any use or development of land withinzone WM does not contaminate the public water supply and is consistent with therequirements of the agency responsible for the public water supply.Consent is not to be granted to an application for subdivision or development ofland in zone WM unless the relevant service authority responsible for the publicwater supply and the Agency responsible for the relevant water resource haveprovided the Authority with a report on whether the proposed subdivision ordevelopment will be in accordance with this clause.Development within zone WM should –(a)not be of a nature or intensity which risks contamination of the surface orgroundwater supply;(b) take account of drainage of the land during both the construction andoperational stages;(c)(d)(e)provide appropriate facilities for effluent disposal;provide appropriate facilities for on-site waste collection and disposal; andbe consistent with the requirements of the Agency responsible for the publicwater supply.23.08.2005 80

Litchfield Area Plan 2004PART 5 – SUBDIVISION11.1 SUBDIVISION LOT SIZESThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that the size of lots created within thespecified zones will be consistent with the objective of the zone and the capability ofthe land to accommodate the intended use. It is emphasised that there are areaswithin zones where the characteristics of the land are such that it would beinappropriate to subdivide to the minimum area. For example, land may be floodprone, have limited potential for sufficient groundwater yield, or have topographicalconstraints. In such cases the allotment sizes should be in excess of the minimum inorder to counteract the constraints.Consent to subdivision of land in zone RR, SD, MD, C, SC, TC or LI should begranted only where it is determined that utilities can be provided to service the lotscreated and the proposed uses thereon.Land within the zones to which this clause applies should be subdivided only inaccordance with the requirements of the table to this clause.TABLE TO CLAUSE 11.1ZONEMINIMUM LOT SIZESRR1 haRL12 haRL28 haHP25 haSD and MD 800 m 2LI 1 125 m 211.2 MINIMUM LOT SIZES IN LAND AFFECTED BY DARWIN AIRPORTThe purpose of this clause is to restrict the intensification of development on landthat would prejudice the safety or efficiency of Darwin Airport.Notwithstanding clause 11.1, land that is within the area bounded by the 20 ANEFcontour value defined on the ANEF Maps produced by the Department of Defence,Facilities and Property Division (as amended from time to time) and illustrated onthe zoning map is not to be subdivided into allotments of less than 8 ha in areawhere that land is zoned RL1 or CP.11.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONThe purpose of this clause is to minimise the detrimental impacts of subdivision onareas of environmental significance and natural attributes by maintaining landscapecharacter, quality and amenity.Applications to subdivide land within Priority Environmental Management areasidentified on the map titled “Priority Environmental Management Areas – LitchfieldShire” (as amended from time to time) produced by the Department of Infrastructure,Planning and Environment must demonstrate consideration of and the Authoritymust have regard to –23.08.2005 81

Litchfield Area Plan 2004(a)(b)environmental evaluation of the significance of natural vegetation and otherlandscape features such as rugged terrain, rainforest patches, lagoons,wetlands, rivers and other drainage systems; andthe transfer to public ownership of those areas established by this evaluationto be significant.11.4 SUBDIVISION OF LAND ZONED RRThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that small lot rural residential subdivisions –(a)(b)(c)(d)respond to the physical characteristics of the land;are integrated with local infrastructure, community services and facilities;are proximate to arterials or collector roads; andcontain lots of a size, configuration and orientation suited for the purpose.Subdivision design must provide connection to reticulated water and should providefor the following:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)all lots to be of a minimum size of 1 ha in area;lots of a minimum size of 2 ha in area if those lots are adjacent to any existinglots 2 ha or more in area;protection of the amenity of existing rural living areas;continuous sealed access through to a sealed arterial or collector road;connection to reticulated sewerage or if no reticulated sewerage is available,demonstrate that the soils are suitable for the on-site absorption of effluentwithout detriment to the environment, in particular to groundwater resources;andadequate drainage within the road reserve or through engineered drainagereserves.11.5 SUBDIVISION OF LAND ZONED FDThe purpose of this clause is to enable the subdivision of land, when services are(or can be) made available to that land, for urban (typically residential or mixed use)development in anticipation of subsequent rezoning to reflect the final pattern of landuse.Despite anything to the contrary in this Plan, where land zoned FD is proposed to besubdivided for urban development, including residential, industrial, community orcommercial purposes, the Authority may permit subdivision into allotments of a sizeand configuration consistent with the anticipated ultimate zoning of the land havingregard to the relevant provisions of Parts 3, 4, 5 and 6..23.08.2005 82

Litchfield Area Plan 2004PART 6 – TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE12.1 UTILITIESThe purpose of this clause is to ensure the use or development of land within theUtility Zone does not prejudice the future development of the utility and in particularto –(a)(b)(c)(d)identify high pressure gas pipelines so that gas is safely delivered to users atminimal risk to people and the environment;identify elevated sites for water storage;identify sites for sewerage ponds sufficiently distant (1.5 km) from residentialareas; andidentify sites for power stations.Land zoned U may be used or developed other than for a utility only with consentand in accordance with the requirements of the service authority responsible for theutility on the land.12.2 LAND ADJACENT TO MAIN ROADSThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that access to main roads from adjacentland does not prejudice traffic safety.Despite anything to the contrary in this Plan, access to a proposed use ordevelopment from a main road is to be only with consent and in accordance withthe requirements of the service authority responsible for the care, control andmanagement of the main road.12.3 MAIN ROADS AND PROPOSED MAIN ROADSThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that use or development of land –(a)(b)in zone M does not prejudice traffic safety or the amenity of the main road;andin zone PM does not prejudice the future development of the proposed mainroad.Despite anything to the contrary in this Plan, land in zone M or zone PM may beused or developed other than for a public road only with consent and in accordancewith the requirements of the service authority that is or will be responsible for thecare, control and management of the main road or proposed main road, asapplicable.23.08.2005 83

Litchfield Area Plan 200412.4 RAILWAY CORRIDORThe purpose of this clause is to ensure that use and development of the corridor andadditional land in Zone RW does not constrain the safe and efficient operation of therailway.The use or development of the corridor and additional land in zone RW is to be inaccordance with section 8 of the AustralAsia Railway (Special provisions) Act.In this clause, ‘corridor’ and ‘additional land’ have the same meaning as in theAustralAsia Railway (Special Provisions) Act.23.08.2005 84

Litchfield Area Plan 2004DEVELOPMENT MATRIXRR RL1 RL2 PA OR OC HP CP SD MD C SC TC LI DV FD WMABBATOIR X X X C X X X X X X X X X X C X XAGRICULTURE X C P P X X P X X X X X X X X C CBED AND BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION C C C C X X C X C C C X P X X C CBUSINESS SIGN P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P PCARAVAN PARK X X X C X X X X X X X X C X X C CCARETAKER'S RESIDENCE X X X X C C X P X X P P P P C C CCAR PARK X X X X C X X P X X C C C P C C XCHILD CARE CENTRE X C C X C X X P X X C X C X X C XCLUSTER DWELLINGS X X X X X X X X X C C X C X X C XCOMMUNITY CENTRE C C C X P X X P C C C X C X X C XCONVENTION CENTRE X X X X X X X C X X C X C X X X XDEPENDANT UNIT P P P P X X P X P P X X C X X P PDETACHED DWELLING P P P P X X P X P P C X C X X C CDOMESTIC LIVESTOCK P P P P C X P C X X X X C X C C CEDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT X X C C X X X P X X C C C C C C XEXTRACTIVE MATERIAL SUPPLIES X X C P X X X X X X X C X C X C XFLATS X X X X X X X X X C C X C X X C XFLORA AND FAUNA SANCTUARY P P P P P P P P X X X X X X X P PFUEL DEPOT X X X X X X X X X X X X X C C X XFUNERAL PARLOUR X X X X X X X P X X P C C C X X XGENERAL INDUSTRY X X X X X X X X X X X X X X C X XGUEST HOUSE AND HOSTEL X X X C X X X X X X C C C X C X CHOME BASED CONTRACTING P P P P X X P X P P P P P X P C XHOME OCCUPATION P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P CHORTICULTURE X C P P X X P X X X X X X X X C XHOSPITAL X X X X X X X C X X C X C X X C XHOTEL X X X X X X X X X X C C C C C C XINDOOR RECREATION ESTABLISHMENT X X X C C X X C X X C C C C C C XINSTITUTIONAL ESTABLISHMENT X X X X X X X P X X X X X X X X XINTENSIVE ANIMAL HUSBANDRY X C C C X X C X X X X X X X C C XKENNEL AND CATTERY X C C P X X C C X X X C X C C C XLICENSED CLUB X X X X C X X X X X C C C C C C XLIGHT INDUSTRY X X X X X X X X X X C C X P C X XMEDICAL CLINIC X X X X X X X C X X C C C P C C XMINING X X C C X X X X X X X X X X X X CMOTEL X X X X C X X X X X C C C X C C CMOTOR BODY WORKS X X X X X X X X X X X C X P C X XMOTOR REPAIR STATION X X X X X X X X X X C C C P C X XNURSERY C C P P X X P C X X C C C P X C COFFICE X X X X X X X X X X C C C C C C XOUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT X X X C C X X C X X C C C C C C XPASSENGER TERMINAL X X X X X X X X X X C C C C C X XPLACE OF WORSHIP X X C C X X X P X X C C C C X C XPROMOTION SIGN X X X X P X X C X X C C C C C C CRECYCLING DEPOT X X X X X X X C X X X X X C C X XRESTAURANT X X C X C C X X X X C C C C C C CRETAIL AGRICULTURAL STALL X P P P X X P X X X X X X X X C XRURAL INDUSTRY X C C P X X P X X X X X X C X X XSERVICE STATION X X X X X X X X X X C C C C C C XSHOP X X X X C C X X X X C C C C C C XSHOWROOM SALES X X X X X X X X X X C P X P C X XSPECIAL PURPOSES C C C C C X C P C C P P P P C C CSPORTS AND RECREATION C C P P P C X C X X X C C X C C CSTOCK AND SALES YARD X X C P X X X X X X X X X C X X XSUPPORTING ACCOMMODATION C C C X X X X C C C C C X X X C XTRANSPORT TERMINAL X X C C X X C X X X X C X P C X XVEHICLE SALES YARD X X X X X X X X X X C C C P C X XVETERINARY CLINIC X C C P X X X C X X C C C C X C XWAREHOUSE X X X P X X X X X X C C X P C X XP = PERMITTED C = CONSENT X = PROHIBITED23.08.2005 85

Litchfield Area Plan 2004Table of AmendmentsLitchfield Area Plan 2004AmendmentNumberGazetteNumberGazetteDateAmendment1 G4 26/01/2005 Rezones Part section 2545 and lot 4 LTO70/001Arnhem Highway Hundred of Strangways RL1 toSU(8) Also added item 8 to clause 5.183 G9 2/03/2005 Rezones Lot 9 Arnhem Highway and Lot 13 SayerRoad, LTO 7/7/005 and Section 1822 and 1823Sayer Road, Hundred of Strangways from RL1(Rural Living 1) to RR. (Rural Residential).4 G20 18/05/2005 Rezones Sections 2497 and 2498 Strangways Road,Hundred of Strangways from RL1 (Rural Living 1) toRR (Rural Residential)5 G20 18/05/2005 Rezones Parts of Lots 3 and 4 LTO 73/022, Hundredof Cavenagh from RL2 (Rural Living 2) to SU9(Specific Use 9).Amends table to clause 5.18 – item 9.6 G20 04102006 Rezones Section 2934 Brooking Circuit, Hundred ofStrangways from FD to OC and RL17 G41 12/10/2005 Rezones Part Lot 10 and Lot 14, LTO 77/005, (05)Arnhem Highway and (120) Sayer Road, Hundred ofStrangways from (Rural Living 1) to RR (RuralResidential).8 G20 17/05/20069 G27 05/07/2006Rezones Section 3968 (1801) Stuart Highway,Hundred of Strangways from C (Commerical) to TC(Tourist Commercial).Rezones Sections 2946, 2947 and Lot 80 LTO77/010 Girraween Road, Hundred of Bagot from RL1(Rural Living 1) to RR (Rural Residential).1011 G34 23/08/2006Rezones Part Lots 60, 61 and 62. LTO77/010C andSection 5323 Whitewood Road, Hundred of Bagotfrom RL1 (Rural Living 1) to RR (Rural Residential).12 G47 22/11/2006 Rezones Section 1746 Anzac Parade, Hundred ofGuy from RL2 (Rural Living 2) to SU10 (Specific Use10).Amends table to clause 5.18 – item 1013 G46 15/11/2006Rezones Part Section 2642 (Proposed Section5020) Strangways Road, Hundred of Strangwaysfrom LI (Light Industry) to CP (CommunityPurposes).23.08.2005 86