Working Waterfront
Part of: Waterway Zones
Provides for working waterfront uses on land that supports water-based commercial and industrial activity (replaces former IN4 Working Waterfront under the Employment Zones reform).
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Key Controls and Considerations
- •Water-dependent industry and commerce
- •Sites adjacent to working waterways
- •Replaces IN4 (Employment Zones reform)
How NSW zones work in practice
The Standard Instrument LEP gives each zone a set of objectives and a Land Use Table that lists uses as permitted without consent, permitted with consent (DA required), or prohibited. Each council's LEP also sets minimum lot size, height of buildings, and floor space ratio (FSR) on standard maps.
Zone controls are only one layer. Your project must also comply with relevant SEPPs and LEP overlays, the council's DCP, and any title restrictions (covenants, easements, 88B Instruments).
What does this zone mean for your specific property?
A NSW Planning Insight sets out the W4 controls, the approval pathway and what you can build on your property. For complex matters, speak to a NSW planner.
For DAs, modifications or appeals, talk to our NSW partner firm.