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Development Control Plan
A Development Control Plan (DCP) is used by applicants and Council to guide the preparation and assessment of Development Applications.
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Local Environmental Plan
The Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013 (LEP) provides a framework for the way land can be used in our local government area.
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Local infrastructure contributions
Council is able to collect contributions for the provision of local infrastructure and facilities under section 94 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
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Open space and recreation planning
View the open space and recreation plans for Port Stephens.
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Pathway plans
The Pathways Plans are maps that show existing footpaths and shared pathways throughout Port Stephens.
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