Concept Approval MP 10_0090 for the development of the site was issued by the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on 6 August 2013 under the provisions of Section 75O and 75P of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. 

Condition 1.13 of that Concept Approval required the preparation of urban design guidelines, in a form consistent with the Newcastle Development Control Plan, to guide future development on the land. On 18 December 2014 the Department of Planning and Environment approved the Minmi East Precinct Development Guidelines (herein referred to as the Guidelines). This section adopts the Guidelines as approved. 

The Guidelines apply to all development within the Minmi East Precinct requiring development consent.

1. Ensure that the Minmi East Precinct is developed in a manner generally consistent with the Concept Approval (MP10_0090) for the site.

Download Section E11 Minmi East Precinct (PDF).

The following sections will apply to development: 

• Part D – Development controls by land use
• C1 Traffic, parking and access
• C4 Stormwater
• C6 Waste management  
• C12 Open space and landscaping

The following sections may also apply to development:  

• B1(a) Flood management - pre 2019 flood studies
• B1(b) Flood management - post 2019 flood studies
• B2 Bush fire protection  
• B3 Mine subsidence  
• B4 Aboriginal cultural heritage  
• B5 Historical archaeology  
• B7 Land contamination  
• C2 Movement networks  
• C3 Vegetation preservation and care
• C5 Soil management  
• C7 Safety and security  
• C8 Social impact  
• E1 Built and landscape heritage