Buffer Area Overlay (clause 44.08)

The Buffer Area Overlay (BAO) clause 44.08, can be used to prevent incompatible use and development. It can apply to areas affected by the potential off-site impacts of industry, warehouse, infrastructure, or other uses.

The BAO supports the objectives in clause 13.07-1S. The BAO also complements clause 53.10 by ensuring that land use and development around existing industry is appropriate.

Proponents must meet criteria and provide supporting information to apply the BAO. Issues of land use conflict and compatibility may still exist in areas not covered by the BAO.

Planning Practice Note 92 explains the criteria and information required to apply the BAO.

• Planning Practice Note 92: Managing buffers and land use compatibility (PDF, 607.3 KB) or (DOCX, 379.8 KB)