Council Policies

 State Environmental Planning Policy No 33—Hazardous and Offensive Development

 State Environmental Planning Policy No 36—Manufactured Home Estates

 State Environmental Planning Policy No 50—Canal Estate Development

 State Environmental Planning Policy No 55—Remediation of Land

 State Environmental Planning Policy No 64—Advertising and Signage

 State Environmental Planning Policy No 65—Design Quality of Residential Apartment Development

Council Policies

Council has developed a number of plans and general policies which have either direct or indirect relevance to planning, management and maintenance of Community Land and Council Reserves. Of particular note;

 The Great Lakes Plan of Management (guideline), adopted in 2012 provides an overarching framework for the compilation of plans of management for community lands, listing all relevant legislation and policy.

 Recreation and Open Space Strategy (ROSS), compiled for Council in 2006 contains projections until 2026, providing much insight into proposed management of recreation and open space areas in the (former Great Lakes) local government area, including the Bulahdelah Showground.

 MidCoast Council Community Engagement Policy, adopted in 2017 outlines the principles and activities that guide community engagement practices to ensure effective community contribution the Council Decision making process.

 MidCoast Council Leasing/Licensing of Council Land & Buildings Policy, adopted in 2017 provides for a consistent, transparent and fair approach to the leasing or licensing of Council Property and to maximise the community benefit by encouraging the multiple use of community facilities.

 MidCoast Council Terms & Conditions for use of Recreational Spaces Procedure, approved in 2016 provides for the operational aspects of organised usage of Council's sporting and recreational facilities.

All relevant policies can be found at Council’s website at www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au7 .

This Plan of Management is consistent with these plans, strategies and policies.

7 The majority of relevant policies appear in the references of this Plan.