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The Local Environmental Plan (LEP) does not normally provide detailed guidance with regard to specific development design and location. This detail is provided via a Development Control Plan (DCP). Generally the purpose of a DCP is to indicate to developers what level of detail is required with certain types of applications and what standards are sought with the design of certain developments.

The Dubbo Development Control Plan (PDF 5.9MB) came into effect on 6 May 2013 and applies to the former Dubbo City Council Local Government Area.

The Community Participation Plan 2019  (PDF 1MB)  came into effect on Monday 25 November 2019. The Community Participation Plan 2019 has repealed the following:

• Dubbo Development Control Plan 2013, Chapter 1.2 Notification of Development; and
• Wellington Development Control Plan 2013 Chapter A11 Notification and Advertising of Development Applications.