The long-term vision for land-use planning in the city is outlined in our Lake Macquarie Local Strategic Planning Statement.
The Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan (LMLEP) 2014 establishes zones of land, such as environmental, rural, residential, business and industrial.
Works carried out in our economic and neighbourhood centres must adhere to approved Streetscape Master Plans, Area Plans and Technical Guidelines.
The Lake Macquarie Development Control Plan (LMDCP) 2014 provides guidance and details requirements for development that should be taken into account when preparing a Development Application
We have a range of development guidelines that show you how to prepare specific information that should be submitted with your Development Application.
Our Waste Management Guidelines identify the types of waste that are generated and how this waste will be managed from its source through to its disposal (at lawful reuse, recycling or landfill facilities).
Some parts of the Catherine Hill Bay have planning controls that are not contained in the Lake Macquarie Local Environment Plan or Development Control Plan.