New South Wales Repealed Regulations

This legislation has been repealed.

NEWCASTLE CITY CENTRE LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2008 - REG 2

2 Aims of Plan

(1) This Plan aims to make local environmental planning provisions for land in the Newcastle city centre that are generally in accordance with the relevant standard environmental planning instrument (as in force on 31 December 2007) under section 33A of the Act.

(2) The particular aims of this Plan are as follows:

(a) to promote the economic revitalisation of the Newcastle city centre,

(b) to strengthen the regional position of the Newcastle city centre as a multi-functional and innovative centre that encourages employment and economic growth,

(c) to protect and enhance the positive characteristics, vitality, identity, diversity and sustainability of the Newcastle city centre, and the quality of life of its local population,

(d) to promote the employment, residential, recreational and tourism opportunities within the Newcastle city centre,

(e) to facilitate the development of building design excellence appropriate to a regional city,

(f) to encourage responsible management, development and conservation of natural and man-made resources and to ensure that the Newcastle city centre achieves sustainable social, economic and environmental outcomes,

(g) to protect and enhance the environmentally sensitive areas and natural and cultural heritage of the Newcastle city centre for the benefit of present and future generations,

(h) to help create a mixed use place, with activity during the day and throughout the evening, so the Newcastle city centre is safe, attractive, inclusive and efficient for its local population and visitors alike.