A merely speculative intention to use land for extensive agriculture 'down the track' does not constitute a 'purpose' sufficient to engage the exculpatory provisions under cl 6.1(2)(b) of the Palerang LEP 2014 or equivalent provisions permitting development without consent. The purpose must be more than speculative — the factual findings of no current use, no imminent use, and no established intention are fatal to reliance on agricultural purpose exemptions. In stated case proceedings under s 5BA, the court examines the judgment below for error, not the wording of the stated case itself, and a question asking whether evidence could support a finding of fact is not a pure question of law.
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