Business Zones

Note that as of 1 Dec 2021, new Employment Zones E1 – E5 have been added to the Standard Instrument. As a result, former Environment Protection Zones E1 – E4 have been replaced by Conservation Zones C1 – C4, and existing Business and Industriel Zones, which will remain in the Standard Instrument for the time being, will be migrated to appropriate Employment Zones.

B2 Local Centre

Objectives of zone

To provide a range of retail, business, entertainment and community uses that serve the needs of people who live in, work in and visit the local area.
To encourage employment opportunities in accessible locations.
To maximise public transport patronage and encourage walking and cycling.

To ensure that new development has regard to the character and amenity of the locality.

To strengthen the viability of Palerang’s existing business centres as places for investment, employment and cultural activity.

To support business development by way of the provision of parking and other civic facilities.

Permitted without consent

Home businesses; Home occupations.

Permitted with consent

Amusement centres; Boarding houses; Car parks; Child care centres; Commercial premises; Community facilities; Educational establishments; Electricity generating works; Entertainment facilities; Environmental protection works; Flood mitigation works; Function centres; Home-based child care; Home industries; Home occupation (sex services); Information and education facilities; Medical centres; Mortuaries; Passenger transport facilities; Places of public worship; Public administration buildings; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Registered clubs; Respite day care centres; Restricted premises; Roads; Service stations; Sex service premises; Shop top housing; Signage; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Water recycling facilities; Water reticulation systems.

Prohibited

Any development not specified in item 2 or 3.

B4 Mixed Use