New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

BYRON LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2014 - REG 6.11

6.11 Temporary use of land in Zone RU2 for purpose of function centre

(1) The objectives of this clause are to ensure that--

(a) development is compatible with the primary production potential, rural character and environmental capabilities of the land, and

(b) development for the occasional holding of events in rural areas does not adversely impact the rural amenity, agricultural production, scenic or environmental values of the surrounding lands.

(2) Despite any other provision of this Plan, development consent may be granted for development on land within Zone RU2 Rural Landscape for the purpose of a function centre for a maximum period of 3 years from the date of consent.

(3) Development consent must not be granted to development for the purpose of a function centre on land within Zone RU2 Rural Landscape unless the consent authority is satisfied that--

(a) the development is not for the purpose of a convention centre, exhibition centre or for music festivals, and

(b) the development is small scale and low impact, and

(c) the development will not generate noise, traffic, parking or light spill that will significantly impact on surrounding residential areas, and

(d) the development will not impair the use of the surrounding land for agriculture or rural industries, and

(e) no more than 1 event will be held at the function centre on any one weekend, and

(f) no more than 20 events will be held at the function centre in any period of 12 months, and

(g) no more than 150 guests will be permitted to attend an event at the function centre at any one time.