Blue Mountains Local Environmental Plan 1991 (1991-683) (NSW)

Blue Mountains Local Environmental Plan 1991

Objectives and implementation

1 Name of plan This plan may be cited as Blue Mountains Local Environmental Plan 1991.

2 Land to which this plan applies This plan applies to certain land within the City of Blue Mountains, being— (a) that land shown on the Map, within the meaning of Blue Mountains Local Environmental Plan 2005, by distinctive colouring as "Area subject to LEP 1991", or (b) that land not shown on the Map within the meaning of Blue Mountains Local Environmental Plan 2005.

3 Objectives 3.1 The principal objectives for the City are—

(a) Maintain the unique character of the City To identify and protect the Blue Mountains' natural and cultural heritage, and the distinctive character and amenity of local communities; to recognise and maintain the positive qualities of the traditional lifestyle enjoyed by the residents of the City; and to recognise the importance of the Blue Mountains National Park as the setting of the City.

(b) Urban Containment To concentrate and contain the spread of urban development. (c) Environmentally sensitive design and bushfire protection (i) To locate, design, carry out and service development so that it does not exceed land capability and other physical constraints of the Blue Mountains. (ii) To implement a bush fire management plan which will not cause unacceptable impact on Water Supply Catchment Areas or environmentally sensitive areas. (iii) To ensure that new development is located and managed so as to reduce the threat from bushfire.

(d) Pollution and Erosion Control (i) To achieve unpolluted streams, land and air as well as a stable, attractive landscape. (ii) In the short term, to attain water quality appropriate for recreational use in the headwaters of the Blue Mountains' streams.