What is DLEP 2009s response to Climate Change and Sea Level Rise?
The State Government’s Standard Instrument LEP Template contains a standard clause in relation to development within the coastal zone. The aim of this clause it to protect the coastal environment of the state and to implement the principles of the NSW Coastal Policy. It requires a number of matters to be considered, including climate change and the affect of sea level rise. It does not however have any specific directions in relation to zones or development controls to respond to climate change. Council’s strategic climate change investigations need to progress further before specific development controls will be able to be drafted and inserted into the DLEP and DDCP. The strategic direction chosen by Council in consultation with the community will influence the type of landuse planning required in the DLEP and DDCP. Hence DLEP 2009 does not contain specific provisions in relation to planning for sea level rise or climate change. For further information see Fact Sheet 8 Climate Change
