Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment No 74) (2001-438) [GG No 100 of 22.6.2001, p 4282] (NSW)

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Baulkham Hills Local Environmental

New South Wales

Plan 1991 (Amendment No 74)

under the

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

I, the Minister for Urban Affairs and Planning, make the following local environmental plan under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. (P98/00399/S69)

ANDREW REFSHAUGE, M.P.,

Minister for Urban Affairs and Planning

Published in Gazette No 100 of 22 June 2001, page 4282

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Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991

(Amendment No 74)

1     Name of plan

This plan may be called Baulkham Hills Local Environmental

Plan 1991 (Amendment No 74).

2     Aims, objectives etc

This plan aims to amend Baulkham Hills Local Environmental

Plan 1991 by:

(a)

making provision for exempt and complying development,

(b)

introducing a number of new definitions and amending several existing definitions, and

(c)

replacing certain provisions relating to advertised development, in accordance with changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

3     Land to which plan applies

This plan applies to all land to which Baulkham Hills Local

Environmental Plan 1991 applies.

4     Amendment of environmental planning instruments

(1)

This plan amends Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 as

set out in Schedule 1.

(2) This plan amends State Environmental Planning Policy No 4—Development Without Consent by inserting the following words in alphabetical order in Schedule 2 (Land excepted from clauses 6–10): Baulkham Hills local government area

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(Clause 4 (1))

[1]     Clause 5 Definitions

Omit clause 5 (1). Insert instead:

(1) In this plan:

additions and alterations related to an existing dwelling means additions or alterations to a dwelling-house lawfully erected, including garages, swimming pools and outbuildings or structures incidental to a dwelling-house, but not including tennis courts, squash courts and the like.

advertisement means a sign, notice, device or representation in the nature of an advertisement visible from any public place or public reserve or from any navigable water.

advertising structure means a structure used or to be used

principally for the display of an advertisement.

agricultural products establishment means a building or place

used for the sale of goods or materials used in agricultural

production, but does not include a building or place elsewhere

specifically defined in this clause.

agriculture includes horticulture and the use of land for any

purpose of husbandry, including the keeping or breeding of

livestock, poultry or bees, and the growing of fruit, vegetables

and the like, but not for the purpose of poultry farming

establishments, pig keeping establishments, intensive animal

industries or intensive horticulture establishments.

airline terminal means a building or place used for the

assembly of passengers and goods prior to the transport of

those passengers and goods either to or from an airport or an

aerodrome.

alter, in relation to a heritage item or to a building or work

within a conservation area, means:

(a)

make structural changes to the outside of the heritage item, building or work, or

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make non-structural changes to the detail, fabric, finish or appearance of the outside of the heritage item, building or work, not including changes resulting from maintenance of the existing detail, fabric, finish or appearance of the outside of the heritage item, building or work.

amusement park means a place where amusements or mechanical or electronic entertainments are permanently situated.

apartment building means a building containing 3 or more

dwellings.

appointed day means 1 March 1991.

aquaculture means the cultivation of plants or rearing of fish

or other organisms (including crustaceans and oysters) in water.

attached dual occupancy means the erection of two dwellings,

or the modification of an existing dwelling to create a second

dwelling, under a common roof on a single allotment of land.

bed and breakfast establishment means an establishment in an

existing dwelling house which:

(a)

has the owner as a permanent resident living in the dwelling-house, and

(b)

provides temporary accommodation, up to a maximum of 1 month, for the short term traveller, and

(c)

offers no more than three guest rooms, and accommodation for no more than 6 guests, at any one time, and

(d)

provides one off-street parking space per guest room,

(e)

offers meals for guests only served with non-alcoholic beverages, and

(f)

does not contain cooking facilities in guest rooms for preparation of meals by guests, and

(g)

exhibits a notice, advertisement or sign which does not exceed 0.6m2, and is located adjacent to the front property boundary, and

(h)

complies with all relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia, and

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(i)        provides a smoke detection system in the building in accordance with requirements of AS 3786 which is:

(i)

connected to a permanent 240V power supply,

(ii)

provided with a battery backup to activate the alarm unit in the event of failure of the permanent power supply, and

(j)

provides a fire extinguisher and a fire blanket in the kitchen.

bulky goods retailing means the retailing of large goods which are, in the opinion of the Council, of such a size and shape as to require:

(a)

a large area for handling, storage or display, and

(b)

easy and direct vehicular access to enable the goods to be collected by customers after sale,

but does not include the retailing of food, clothing, books or the

like.

bus depot means a building or place used for the servicing,

repair and garaging of buses and other vehicles used for the

purposes of a bus transport undertaking.

bus station means a building or place used as a terminal for the

assembly and dispersal of passengers travelling by bus.

bushfire fighting establishment means a building appurtenant

to the operation of a bush fire brigade formed or organised

under the Rural Fires Act 1997, unless elsewhere specifically

defined in this clause.

bushfire hazard reduction means a reduction or modification

(by controlled burning, or by mechanical or manual means) of

material that constitutes a bushfire hazard.

car repair station means a building or place used for the

purpose of carrying out repairs to motor vehicles or agricultural

machinery, not being motor body manufacture and repair.

caravan park means land (including a camping ground) on

which caravans (or other moveable dwellings) are, or are to be,

installed or placed.

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caretaker’s dwelling means a dwelling occupied by a person employed by the Council for the purpose of providing security or maintenance services to the land on which the dwelling stands.

child care centre means a building or place used to provide a child care service within the meaning of the Children (Care and Protection) Act 1987.

civic centre means a building or place:

(a)

that is owned and controlled by the Council, and

(b)

that is used for the benefit of the community, and

(c)

that may include commercial premises, community facilities, educational establishments, entertainment centres and reception establishments,

and includes a building or place that is owned and controlled by the Council and is used by the Council as an administrative centre.

classified road means a road or work, or a proposed road or

work, declared under the Roads Act 1993 to be:

(a)

a main road, or

(b)

a secondary road, or

(c)

a State highway, or

(d)

a tourist road, or

(e)

a State work, or

(f)

a freeway, or

(g)

a controlled access road,

and shown on the map by a continuous blue centre-line.

club means a building used by persons associated, or by a body

incorporated, for social, literary, political, sporting, athletic or

other lawful purposes, whether of the same or a different kind,

and whether or not the whole or a part of the building is the

premises of a club registered under the Registered Clubs

Act 1976.

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commercial premises means a building or place used as an office or for other business or commercial purposes, but does not include a building or place elsewhere specifically defined in this clause or a building or place used for a land use elsewhere specifically defined in this clause.

community facility means a building or place owned or controlled by the Council and used for the purpose of providing facilities comprising or relating to any one or more of the following:

(a)

a public library,

(b)

public health services,

(c)

rest rooms,

(d)

meeting rooms,

(e)

indoor recreation,

(f)

child minding,

(g)

a public building,

(h)

a restaurant,

or used for any other like purpose.

conservation area means the land edged heavy black and

marked “Conservation Area” on the map.

convenience store means a shop which, at the appointed day,

was a service station and at which:

(a)

a variety of goods, including foodstuffs, personal care products, household cleaning products and small items of hardware are sold, and

(b)

petrol, oil and petroleum products are sold (whether or not other goods are also sold), and

(c)

other goods may be made available for hire within an ancillary area.

Council means the Council of the Shire of Baulkham Hills.

dam means a barrier, embankment or excavated earth structure

used to retain water for agricultural, domestic or commercial

purposes.

demolition means the damaging, defacing, destruction, pulling

down or removal of a building or work, in whole or in part.

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detached dual occupancy means the erection of two free-standing dwellings or the erection of a second free-standing dwelling on a single allotment of land.

dwelling means a room or suite of rooms occupied or used, or so constructed or adapted as to be capable of being occupied or used, as a separate domicile.

dwelling-house means a building containing one, but not more

than one, dwelling.

educational establishment means a building used as a school,

college, technical college, academy, lecture hall, gallery or

museum, but does not include a building used wholly or

principally as an institution or child care centre.

environmentally integrated housing means development

consisting of:

(a)

the subdivision of land, and

(b)

the erection of three or more dwellings of any type on the land so subdivided,

being development that incorporates and protects (normally as common or neighbourhood property) substantial environmentally significant or sensitive areas of that land, including natural drainage channels, important vegetative and topographic features, geotechnical hazard areas and the like.

exhibition home means an unoccupied dwelling-house used

for display purposes.

existing holding means an allotment, portion or parcel of land

as it was in existence at 6 May 1988.

extractive industry means:

(a)

the winning of extractive material, or

(b)

an industry or undertaking, not being a mine, which depends for its operations on the winning of extractive material from the land on which it is carried on.

extractive material means sand, gravel, clay, turf, soil, rock,

stone or any similar substance.

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filling of land means filling of land by raising the natural ground level through deposition of clean (uncontaminated) excavated natural, earthy material, such as topsoil, lime, clay or sand, above the natural or pre-existing ground level, in association with a land use for which consent has been granted, where the landfill deposited exceeds one metre in depth or atotal area of 100m2, but does not include top dressing to an

average depth of 50mm or less.

firewood establishment means a building or place used for the

sale of firewood (or for the splitting of firewood, if firewood is

sold from the building or place).

forestry includes arboriculture, sylviculture, forest protection,

the cutting, dressing and preparation (otherwise than in a

sawmill) of wood and other forest products and the

establishment of roads required for the removal of wood and

forest products or for forest protection.

generating works means a building or place used for the

purpose of making or generating gas, electricity or other forms

of energy.

gross floor area means the sum of the areas of each floor of a

building, where the area of each floor is taken to be the area

within the outer face of the external enclosing walls measured

at a height of 1,400 millimetres above each floor level, but does

not include:

(a)

columns, fin walls, sun control devices and any elements, projections or works outside the general lines of the outer face of the external wall, or

(b)

lift towers, cooling towers, machinery and plant rooms and ancillary storage space and vertical air-conditioning ducts, or

(c)

car-parking needed to meet any requirements of the Council and any internal access thereto, or

(d)

space for the loading and unloading of goods.

guest house means a building or place (not being licensed to sell liquor), where accommodation, together with meals and laundry facilities, is provided, but only to residents of the guest house.

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health care premises means a room or a number of rooms forming either the whole or part of, or attached to or within the curtilage of, an existing dwelling-house comprised of not more than 3 practice rooms to be used only by legally qualified:

(a)

medical practitioners, or dentists within the meaning of the Dentists Act 1989, or

(b)

health care professionals,

who practise therein the profession of medicine, dentistry or health care, respectively, and used by not more than 3 such persons in total who employ a total of not more than 3 employees in connection with all of the practices at any one time.

health care professional means a person who renders professional health services to members of the public, and is:

(a)

a registered podiatrist within the meaning of the Podiatrists Act 1989, or

(b)

a chiropractor or an osteopath, or a chiropractor and an osteopath, registered under the Chiropractors and Osteopaths Act 1991, or

(c)

a physiotherapist registered under the Physiotherapists Registration Act 1945, or

(d)

an optometrist registered under the Optometrists Act 1930, or

(e)

any other person professionally registered, pursuant to an Act of Parliament, to dispense health care.

height, in relation to a building, means the greatest distance measured vertically from any point on the ceiling of the topmost floor of the building to the natural ground level immediately below that point.

helipad means an area or place not open to public use which is

set apart for the taking off and landing of helicopters.

heliport means an area or place open to public use which is set

apart for the taking off and landing of helicopters, and includes

terminal buildings and facilities for the parking, servicing and

repair of helicopters.

Heritage Council means the Heritage Council of New South

Wales constituted under the Heritage Act 1977.

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heritage item means a building, work, relic or place described

in Schedule l.

heritage significance means historic, scientific, cultural, social,

archaeological, architectural, natural or aesthetic significance.

home activity means any activity or occupation (excluding

health care) carried on for trade, sale or other gain in a building

or a room or a number of rooms forming part of, or ancillary to,

a dwelling where:

(a)

the activity or occupation does not occupy a total floor area of more than 50 square metres, and

(b)

the dwelling situated on the land is principally used as a domicile, and

(c)

the activity or occupation does not:

(i)

interfere with the amenity of the locality by reason of pollution, or

(ii)

involve exposure to view from any public place of any unsightly matter, or

(iii)

require the provision of any essential service main of a greater capacity than that available in the locality, or

(iv)

involve the employment of persons other than residents of the dwelling, or

(v)

involve the exhibition of any notice, advertisement or sign (other than a non-illuminated notice or sign, which would fit within a rectangular figure 1.2 metres in length and 0.6 metres in height, that is exhibited on that dwelling or land to indicate the names and occupations of the residents of the dwelling), or

(vi)

result in a significant increase in traffic, and

(d)

the goods made or produced, as a result of the activity or occupation, are not displayed or sold from the property, and

(e)

a minimum of one off-street car parking space is provided per activity or occupation carried on if the property is in an urban area, and

(f)

there is a maximum of one such activity or occupation per dwelling.

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home business means a business (excluding health care) carried out, or partly carried out, in a dwelling or within the site area of a dwelling, by the permanent residents of the dwelling, where:

(a)

the business involves employment of not more than one person, at any one time, in addition to the permanent residents, and

(b)

the business does not occupy a total floor area of more than 50m2, and

(c)

the business does not:

(i)

interfere with the amenity of the locality by reason of pollution, or

(ii)

involve exposure to view from any public place of any unsightly matter, or

(iii)

require the provision of any essential service main of a greater capacity than that available in the locality, or

(iv)

involve the exhibition of any notice, advertisement or sign (other than a non-illuminated notice or sign, which would fit within a rectangular figure 1.2m in length and 0.6m in height, that is exhibited on that dwelling or land to indicate the names and occupations of the residents of the dwelling), or

(v)

result in a significant increase in traffic, and

(d)

the goods made or produced in the building, room or rooms, as a result of the business are not displayed or sold from the property, and

(e)

there is a maximum of one home business per dwelling.

home industry means a industry (excluding health care premises) carried out in a building within the site area of a dwelling, by the permanent residents of the dwelling where:

(a)

the industry involves the employment of not more than 2 persons, at any one time, in addition to the permanent residents, and

(b)

the industry does not occupy a total floor area of more than 100m2, and

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(c)

the industry does not:

(i)

interfere with the amenity of the locality by reason of pollution, or

(ii)

involve exposure to view from any public place of any unsightly matter, or

(iii)

require the provision of any essential service main of a greater capacity than that available in the locality, or

(iv)

involve the exhibition of any notice, advertisement or sign (other than a non-illuminated notice or sign which would fit within a rectangular figure 1.2 metres in length and 0.6 metre in height) and exhibited on that dwelling or land to indicate the names and occupations of the residents of the dwelling, or

(v)

result in a significant increase in traffic,

(d)

there is a maximum of one such business per property.

hospital means a building or place used for the purpose of providing professional health services (including preventative care, diagnosis, medical or surgical treatment and counselling) to people admitted as inpatients of the hospital, whether or not outpatients are also cared for or treated there.

hotel means any premises specified in a hotelier’s licence

granted under the Liquor Act 1982.

industry means any manufacturing process within the meaning

of the Factories, Shops and Industries Act 1962.

institution means:

(a)

a building used wholly or principally as a home or other establishment for developmentally disabled persons, or

(b)

a hospital within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1990, or

(c)

a penal or reformative establishment.

intensive animal industry means agricultural animal production where cattle, horses, goats, poultry or other livestock are held in buildings or in a confined area for feeding and, without limiting the generality of the above, may involve the use of:

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(a)

a beef cattle feedlot, or

(b)

a dairy farm, or

(c)

a horse training and boarding establishment, or

(d)

a piggery, including a free range piggery, or

(e)

a poultry farm, including a free range poultry farm, or

(f)

a worm farm, or

(g)

a building or place used for fish farming (which may consist of or include farming crustaceans),

but does not include use of a building or place for keeping livestock intended solely for personal consumption or enjoyment by the owner or occupier of the building or place. intensive horticulture establishment means a place used for horticulture production at which plants or fungi are grown using an intensive agricultural system, such as hydroponics, housing, a climate control system, a crop protection system or equipment and, without limiting the generality of the above:

(a)

may consist of or include a shed, greenhouse or poly housing, and

(b)

may involve automated heating, irrigation or sprinkler systems, or the use of shade cloth, hail netting or animal scaring devices,

but does not include a place used to grow produce for personal

household consumption or enjoyment.

landscape supply establishment means a building or place

used for both the storage and sale of a range of materials used

for landscaping purposes.

leisure facility means a building or place used as a health farm,

religious retreat house, rest home, youth camp or the like, but

does not include a building or place elsewhere specifically

defined in this clause.

light industry means an industry, not being an offensive or

hazardous industry or home industry, in which the processes

carried on, the transportation involved or the machinery or

materials used do not significantly adversely affect the

environment or the amenity of the neighbourhood.

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liquid fuel depot means a depot or place used for the bulk storage of petrol, oil, petroleum or other inflammable liquid for wholesale distribution.

medical practitioners’ surgery means a building or place used by not more than three legally qualified medical practitioners who may employ ancillary staff at the building or place in connection with their practice.

medium density housing means 3 or more dwellings where each dwelling has access to private open space for the exclusive use of its occupants, and may take the form of villas, terraces, town-houses or cluster housing and the like.

mine means any place, open cut, shaft, tunnel, pit, drive, level or other excavation, drift, gutter, lead, vein, lode or reef on, in or by which any operation is carried on for or in connection with the purpose of obtaining any metal or mineral by any mode or method, and includes any place on which any product of the mine is stacked, stored, crushed or otherwise treated, but does not include a quarry.

motel means a building or buildings used for the short term accommodation of travellers, whether or not the building or buildings are also used in the provision of meals to those travellers or the general public.

motor showroom means a building or place used for the display or sale of motor vehicles, caravans or boats, whether or not accessories for motor vehicles, caravans or boats are sold or displayed there.

motor vehicle servicing means a building or place used for the servicing, repair or maintenance of motor vehicles, and includes a place used for tyre servicing, muffler repairs, auto electrical repairs and the like.

offensive or hazardous industry means an industry which, by reason of the processes involved or the method of manufacture or the nature of the materials used or produced, requires isolation from other buildings.

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place of assembly means a public hall, theatre, cinema, music hall, concert hall, dance hall, open air theatre, drive-in theatre, music bowl, dance party venue, or any other building or place of a like character used as such and whether used for the purposes of gain or not, but does not include a building or place elsewhere specifically defined in this clause.

place of worship means a place used for the purposes of public religious worship, whether or not the building or place is also used for counselling, social events or religious training by a congregation or religious group.

plant and building equipment hire means a building or place where plant and equipment are stored, displayed and hired out or leased to persons for intermittent use, but does not include premises used for the purposes of hiring home entertainment equipment, such as stereo sound systems, televisions, video cassette recorders, video tapes and the like.

prescribed materials, in relation to a site, means materials of low reflective quality that blend with the landscape of the site and its surroundings.

public building means a building used as offices or for administrative or other like purposes by the Crown, a statutory body, the Council or an organisation established for public purposes.

public utility undertaking means any of the following undertakings carried on or permitted or suffered to be carried on by or by authority of any Government department or under the authority of or in pursuance of any Commonwealth or State Act:

(a)

railway, road transport, water transport, air transport, wharf or river undertakings, or

(b)

undertakings for the supply of water, hydraulic power, electricity or gas or the provision of sewage or drainage services,

and a reference to a person carrying on a public utility undertaking shall be construed as including a reference to a council, county council, Government department, corporation, firm or authority carrying on the undertaking.

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reception establishment means a building or place used for the purpose of wedding receptions, birthday parties and the like, where admission is by private invitation, but does not include a use elsewhere specifically defined in this clause.

recreation area means:

(a)

a children’s playground, or

(b)

an area used for sporting activities or sporting facilities, or

(c)

an area used to provide facilities for recreational activities which promote the physical, cultural or intellectual welfare of persons within the community, being facilities provided by:

(i)

the Council, or

(ii)

a body of persons associated together for the purposes of the physical, cultural or intellectual welfare of persons within the community,

but does not include a racecourse or a showground.

recreation facility means a building or place used for sporting

activities, recreation or leisure activities, whether or not

operated for the purpose of gain, but does not include a

building or place elsewhere specifically defined in this clause.

relic means any deposit, object or material evidence relating to

the settlement (excluding Aboriginal habitation) of the local

government area of Baulkham Hills which is 50 or more years

old.

research establishment means a laboratory or other place

where scientific or technological development or research is

carried out.

restaurant means a building or place the principal purpose of

which is the provision of food to people for consumption on

the premises.

restricted development area has the same meaning as in

clause 33.

retail plant nursery means a building or place used for both

the growing and retail selling of plants, whether or not ancillary

products are also sold there, but does not include a wholesale

plant nursery.

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road means a public thoroughfare used for the passage of

vehicles, pedestrians or animals.

road transport terminal means a building or place used for the

principal purpose of the bulk handling of goods for transport by

road, including facilities for the loading and unloading of

vehicles used to transport those goods and for the parking,

servicing and repair of those vehicles.

roadside stall means a building or place (not exceeding 20

square metres in floor space or area, respectively) where only

primary products produced on the property on which the

building or place is situated are exposed or offered for sale or

sold by retail.

rural industry means handling, treating, processing or packing

of primary products, and includes the servicing in a workshop

of plant or equipment used for rural purposes in the locality.

rural worker’s dwelling means a dwelling-house which is

situated on land on which there is already erected a

dwelling-house and which is occupied by a person who is

engaged in the use of the land for the purposes of agriculture,

aquaculture or horticulture.

sawmill means a mill handling, cutting and processing timber

from logs or baulks.

service station means a building or place used for the fuelling

of motor vehicles and involving the sale by retail of petrol, oil

and other petroleum products and the ancillary sale of a limited

range of food items for the convenience of patrons, providing

the building or place is also used for any one or more of the

following purposes:

(a)

the sale by retail of spare parts and accessories for motor vehicles,

(b)

the washing and greasing of motor vehicles,

(c)

the installation of accessories for motor vehicles,

(d)

the repairing and servicing of motor vehicles (other than repairing and servicing which involves body building, panel beating or spray painting).

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shop means a building or place used for the purpose of selling, whether by retail or auction, or hiring of, or displaying for the purpose of the selling or hiring of, items (whether goods or materials), but does not include a building or place elsewhere specifically defined in this clause.

stock and sale yard means a building or place used for the purpose of offering animals for sale, and includes a public cattle market.

telecommunications facility means:

(a)

any part of the infrastructure of a telecommunications network (such a network being a system, or series of systems, that carries or is capable of carrying communications by means of unguided electromagnetic energy), or

(b)

any line, equipment, apparatus, tower, antenna, tunnel, duct, hole, pit or other structure or thing used, or intended for use, in or in connection with a telecommunications network,

but does not include:

(c)

facilities listed in the Schedule to the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 of the Commonwealth, or

(d)

facilities used for an activity that a carrier may engage in despite a law of a State or Territory pursuant to the Telecommunications Act 1997 of the Commonwealth.

the Act means the Environmental Planning and Assessment

Act 1979.

the map means the map marked “Baulkham Hills Local

Environmental Plan l991” as amended by the maps marked as

follows:

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No l),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 2),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 3),

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Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 4),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 6),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 7),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 8),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 9),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 13),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 15),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 17),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 18),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 19),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 22),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 25),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 26),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 27),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 29),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 31),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 32),

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Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 33),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 35),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 36),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 38),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 40),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 41),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 42),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 43),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 44),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 45),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 46),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 51),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 52),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 54),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 57),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 58),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 61),

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Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 63),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 64),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 65),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 66),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 68),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 72),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 73),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 75),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 77),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 78),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 79),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 80),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 81),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 82),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 86),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 87),

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Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 90),

Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amendment

No 94).

tourist facility means an establishment providing facilities for

holiday accommodation or recreation, and may include a boat

shed, boat landing facilities, camping ground, caravan park,

holiday cabins, hotel, house boat, marina, motel, playground,

restaurant, water sport facilities or a club used in conjunction

with any such activity.

transport terminal means a building or place used as an airline

terminal, a road transport terminal, a bus station or a bus depot.

tree means a perennial plant with a self-supporting woody stem

which has a spread of more than 3 metres or a height of more

than 5 metres.

utility installation means a building or work used by a public

utility undertaking, but does not include a building designed

wholly or principally as administrative or business premises or

as a showroom..

veterinary establishment means a building or place used for

the purpose of the medical or surgical treatment of animals.

warehouse means a building or place used for the storage of

goods, merchandise or materials, including those intended for

sale and distribution to persons engaged in the retail trade.

wholesale plant nursery means a building or place used for

both the growing and wholesaling of plants.

[2]     Clause 5 (3)

Insert after clause 5 (2):

(3)

Any explanatory notes to this plan are intended to assist the reader to understand this plan but do not form part of this plan.

[3]     Clause 7 Consent authority

Insert “, subject to the Act” at the end of the clause.

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[4]     Clause 9

Omit the clause and the Table to the clause. Insert instead:

9     Zone objectives and zoning controls

(1)

The objectives of a zone are set out in the Table to this clause under the heading “Objectives of zone” appearing in the matter relating to the zone.

(2)

Except as otherwise provided by this plan, consent must not be granted for development unless the consent authority is satisfied that the development is consistent with one or more of the aims and objectives of this plan or one or more of the objectives of the zone within which it will be carried out.

(3)

The Table to this clause lists, for land within each zone:

(a)

development that may be carried out without development consent, under the heading “Development allowed without consent”, and

(b)

development that may be carried out only with development consent, under the heading “Development allowed only with consent”, and

(c)

development that is prohibited, under the heading “Prohibited development”.

(4)

If exempt development is allowed to be carried out in a zone, the kinds of exempt development that may be carried out and the conditions subject to which it may be carried out are set out in clause 9A and Schedule 3A.

(5)

Development that may be carried out within a zone only with development consent, and is not carried out as complying development, is required to be advertised in accordance with clause 35 if it is listed in the Table to this clause as advertised development for the zone. However, it is not identified by this plan as “advertised development” for the purposes of section 79A of the Act.

(6)

Local development that may be carried out within a zone only with development consent is complying development for the zone if it is listed in the Table to this clause as complying development for the zone, subject to clause 9B.

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(7)

Development within a zone specified in the Table to this clause may also be affected by the provisions of this plan referred to under the heading “Related special provisions” appearing in the matter relating to the zone.

(8)

The omission of a reference to a provision of this plan under the heading “Related special provisions” appearing in any such matter does not prevent that provision applying to land within that zone.

Table

Rural 1 (a) Zone

1     Objectives of zone

The objectives are:

(a)

to ensure that existing or potentially productive agricultural land is not withdrawn prematurely from agricultural production, and

(b)

to ensure that development is carried out in a manner that minimises risks from natural hazards and does not unreasonably increase demand for public services and public facilities, and

(c)

to provide for urban support functions, and

(d)

to ensure that development of land within the zone does not hinder the proper and orderly development of any future urban lands.

2     Development allowed without consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

agriculture (other than aquaculture or dams); bed and

breakfast establishments; bushfire hazard reduction;

home activities.

Exempt development.

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3

Development allowed only with consent

Development for the purpose of the following: development:

advertising structures; agricultural products

establishments; bushfire fighting establishments;

cemeteries; child care centres; community facilities;

dams; dwelling-houses; exhibition homes; health care

premises; filling of land; firewood establishments; home

businesses; home industries; intensive animal industries;

intensive horticulture establishments; landscape supply

establishments; leisure facilities; places of worship;

poultry farming establishments; public buildings;

recreation areas; recreation facilities; retail plant

nurseries; roads; roadside stalls; rural industries (other

than poultry processing); rural workers’ dwellings;

sheds; stables; stock and sale yards; tennis courts in

association with a dwelling; utility installations (other

than gas holders or generating works); veterinary

establishments; wholesale plant nurseries.

Demolition of existing structures.

Development for the purpose of the following (which is

advertised development):

aquaculture; attached dual occupancies; clubs;

educational establishments; hospitals, institutions;

reception establishments; research establishments;

telecommunications facilities.

additions and alterations to an existing dwelling-house;

erection of sheds between 50m2 and 100m2 in gross

floor area.

4     Prohibited development

Any development not included in item 2 or 3.

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5     Related special provisions

Clause

10—Subdivision generally

11—Services

12—Subdivision in Zones Nos 1 (a), 1 (b),

1 (c), 1 (d) and 7 (a)

14—Classified roads—special land use

controls

15—Minor variations to zone boundaries

16—Development of flood liable land

17—Land subject to bushfire hazards

18–23—Conservation of heritage items

30—Preservation of trees

32—Advert ising structures and

advertisements

Rural 1 (b) Zone

1     Objectives of zone

The objectives are:

(a)

to ensure that existing or potentially productive agricultural land is not withdrawn unnecessarily from agricultural production, and

(b)

to ensure that development is carried out in a manner that minimises risks from natural hazards and does not unreasonably increase demand for public services and public facilities, and

(c)

to provide for urban support functions, and

(d)

to protect and enhance those areas of particular scenic and environmental value, and

(e)

to maintain the rural character of the locality without adversely affecting the carrying out of agricultural activities, and

(f)

to make provision for tourist facilities in appropriate locations.

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2

Development allowed without consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

agriculture (other than aquaculture or dams); bed and

breakfast establishments; bushfire hazard reduction;

home activities.

Exempt development.

3     Development allowed only with consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

advertising structures; agricultural products

establishments; bushfire fighting establishments;

cemeteries; child care centres; clubs; community

facilities; convenience stores; dams; dwelling-houses;

exhibition homes; firewood establishments; filling of

land; health care premises; helipads; heliports; home

businesses; home industries; intensive animal industries;

intensive horticulture establishments; landscape supply

establishments; leisure facilities; pig keeping

establishments; places of worship; poultry farming

establishments; public buildings; recreation areas;

recreation facilities; restaurants; retail plant nurseries;

roads; roadside stalls; rural industries; rural workers’

dwellings; sawmills; sheds; stables; stock and sale

yards; tennis courts in association with a dwelling;

utility installations (other than gas holders or generating

works); veterinary establishments; wholesale plant

nurseries.

Demolition of existing structures.

Development for the purpose of the following (which is

advertised development):

aquaculture; attached dual occupancies; caravan parks;

educational establishments; extractive industries or

industries directly associated with, or dependent upon,

extractive industries; guest houses; hospitals;

institutions; liquid fuel depots; motels; reception

establishments; research establishments; service

stations; telecommunications facilities; tourist facilities.

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Included in this item is the following complying development:

additions and alterations related to an existing

dwelling-house; erection of sheds between 50m2 and100m2 in gross floor area.

4     Prohibited development

Any development not included in item 2 or 3.

5     Related special provisions

Clause

10—Subdivision generally

11—Services

12—Subdivision in Zones Nos 1 (a), 1 (b),

1 (c), 1 (d) and 7 (a)

13—Development near the Hawkesbury

River

14—Classified roads—special land use

controls

15—Minor variations to zone boundaries

16—Development of flood liable land

17—Land subject to bushfire hazards

18–23—Conservation of heritage items

30—Preservation of trees

32—Advertising structures and

advertisements

33—Restricted development areas

34—Extractive industries

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Rural 1 (c) Zone

1     Objectives of zone

The objectives are:

(a)

to accommodate rural-residential development that is sympathetic with the environment and minimises risks from natural hazards, and

(b)

to provide for a range of activities which are compatible with the rural residential character of the locality, and

(c)

to ensure that development in the area does not unreasonably increase demand for public services and public facilities, and

(d)

to encourage the preservation of suitable areas for open space purposes.

2     Development allowed without consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

agriculture (other than aquaculture or dams); bed and

breakfast establishments; bushfire hazard reduction;

home activities.

Exempt development.

3     Development allowed only with consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

advertising structures; bushfire fighting establishments;

cemeteries; child care centres; community facilities;

dams; dwelling-houses; exhibition homes; filling of

land; health care premises; home businesses; home

industries; intensive animal establishments; intensive

horticulture establishments; landscape supply

establishments; leisure facilities; places of worship;

public buildings; recreation areas; recreation facilities;

retail plant nurseries; roads; roadside stalls; rural

industries (other than poultry processing); rural

workers’ dwellings; sheds; stables; tennis courts in

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association with a dwelling; utility installations (other than gas holders or generating works); veterinary establishments; wholesale plant nurseries.

Demolition of existing structures. development:

Development for the purpose of the following (which is

advertised development):

aquaculture; attached dual occupancies; clubs;

educational establishments; hospitals; restaurants;

research establishments; telecommunications facilities.

additions and alterations related to an existing

dwelling-house; erection of sheds between 50m2 and100m2 in gross floor area.

4     Prohibited development

Any development not included in item 2 or 3.

5     Related special provisions

Clause

10—Subdivision generally

11—Services

12—Subdivision in Zones Nos 1 (a), 1 (b),

1 (c), 1 (d) and 7 (a)

14—Classified roads—special land use

controls

15—Minor variations to zone boundaries

16—Development of flood liable land

17—Land subject to bushfire hazards

18–23—Conservation of heritage items

30—Preservation of trees

32—Advertising structures and

advertisements

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Rural 1 (d) Zone

1     Objectives of zone

The objectives are:

(a)

to accommodate rural-residential development that is sympathetic with the environment and minimises risks from natural hazards, and

(b)

to ensure that development is compatible with the rural residential character of the locality, and

(c)

to preserve environmentally sensitive locations, natural areas and the scenic quality of the area, and

(d)

to ensure that development in the area does not unreasonably increase demand for public services and public facilities, and

(e)

to facilitate the creation of a range of lot sizes to provide variety and choice for housing compatible with the environmental quality and rural character of the locality and the protection of development from the hazards of bushfires.

2     Development allowed without consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

bed and breakfast establishments; bushfire hazard

reduction; home activities.

Exempt development.

3     Development allowed only with consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

advertising structures; agriculture (other than

aquaculture); bushfire fighting establishments; child

care centres; community facilities; dams;

dwelling-houses; filling of land; home businesses; home

industries; places of worship; recreation areas;

recreation facilities; roads; roadside stalls; sheds;

stables; tennis courts in association with a dwelling;

utility installations (other than gas holders or generating

works); veterinary establishments.

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Demolition of existing structures. development:

Development for the purpose of the following (which is

advertised development):

attached dual occupancies; educational establishments;

research establishments; telecommunications facilities.

additions and alterations related to an existing

dwelling-house; erection of sheds between 50m2 and100m2 in gross floor area.

4     Prohibited development

Any development not included in item 2 or 3.

5     Related special provisions

Clause

10—Subdivision generally

11—Services

12—Subdivision in Zones Nos 1 (a), 1 (b),

1 (c), 1 (d) and 7 (a)

15—Minor variations to zone boundaries

17—Land subject to bushfire hazards

18–23—Conservation of heritage items

30—Preservation of trees

32—Advertising structures and

advertisements

Residential 2 (a) Zone

1     Objectives of zone

The objectives are:

(a)

to make general provision for land to be used for the purposes of housing and associated facilities, and

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to provide for development for medium-density housing forms (including town houses, villas, cluster housing, semi-detached housing and the like) in locations close to the main activity centres of the area of Baulkham Hills, and

(c)

to allow people to carry out a reasonable range of activities from their homes, where such activities are not likely to adversely affect the living environment of neighbours, and

(d)

to allow a range of development, ancillary to residential uses, which:

(i)

is capable of visual integration with the surrounding environment, and

(ii)

serves the needs of the surrounding population without conflicting with the residential intent of the zone, and

(iii)

does not place demands on services beyond the level reasonably required for residential use.

2     Development allowed without consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

home activities.

Exempt development.

3     Development allowed only with consent

Development for the purpose of the following (which is

advertised development):

apartment buildings; attached dual occupancies;

convenience stores; detached dual occupancies;

environmentally integrated housing; medium density

housing; telecommunications facilities.

Any other development not included in item 2 or 4.

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Included in this item is the following complying

development:

additions and alterations related to an existing

dwelling-house, being an addition to the ground floor

only, with not more than 1 metre cut or 0.6 metre fill;

erection of single storey dwelling-houses with not more

than 1 metre cut or 0.6 metre fill.

4     Prohibited development

Development for the purpose of the following:

bed and breakfast establishments; home industries; land

uses specified in Schedule 2; places of assembly.

5     Related special provisions

Clause

10—Subdivision generally

11—Services

15—Minor variations to zone boundaries

17—Land subject to bushfire hazards

18–23—Conservation of heritage items

30—Preservation of trees

33—Restricted development areas

Residential 2 (b) Zone

1     Objectives of zone

The objectives are:

(a)

to make general provision for land to be used for the purposes of housing and associated facilities, and

(b)

to identify residential areas of a predominantly single dwelling character, and to maintain that character, and

(c)

to allow people to carry out a reasonable range of activities from their homes, where such activities are not likely to adversely affect the living environment of neighbours, and

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(d)

to allow a range of development, ancillary to residential uses, which:

(i)

is visually integrated with development carried out on the land and in the surrounding area, and

(ii)

serves the needs of the surrounding population without conflicting with the residential intent of the zone, and

(iii)

does not place excessive demand on services.

2     Development allowed without consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

home activities.

Exempt development.

3     Development allowed only with consent

Development for the purpose of the following (which is

advertised development):

attached dual occupancies; convenience stores;

detached dual occupancies; telecommunications

facilities.

Any other development not included in item 2 or 4.

Included in this item is the following complying

development:

additions and alterations related to an existing

dwelling-house, being an addition to the ground floor

only, with not more than 1 metre cut or 0.6 metre fill;

erection of single storey dwelling-houses with not more

than 1 metre cut or 0.6 metre fill.

4     Prohibited development

Development for the purpose of the following:

apartment buildings; bed and breakfast establishments;

environmentally integrated housing; home industries;

medium density housing; land uses specified in

Schedule 2; places of assembly.

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5     Related special provisions

Clause

10—Subdivision generally

11—Services

15—Minor variations to zone boundaries

17—Land subject to bushfire hazards

18–23—Conservation of heritage items

30—Preservation of trees

33—Restricted development areas

Residential 2 (c) (Tourist Village) Zone

1     Objectives of zone

The objectives are:

(a)

to make general provision for land to be used for the purposes of housing, and

(b)

to provide for a range of uses serving the needs of the residents and complementary to the scale of neighbouring land uses, and

(c)

to allow people to carry out a reasonable range of activities from their homes, where such activities are not likely to adversely affect the living environment of neighbours, and

(d)

to allow a range of development, ancillary to residential uses, which:

(i)

is capable of visual integration with the surrounding environment, and

(ii)

serves the needs of the surrounding population without conflicting with the residential intent of the zone, and

(iii)

does not place excessive demands on services, and

(e)

to provide for tourist orientated activities that are appropriately located in the village setting.

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Development allowed without consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

bed and breakfast establishments; home activities.

Exempt development.

3     Development allowed only with consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

additions or alterations to existing dwellings;

advertising structures; agriculture (other than

aquaculture or dams); bushfire hazard reduction;

bushfire fighting establishments; bus stations;

cemeteries; child care centres; commercial premises;

community facilities; convenience stores;

dwelling-houses; educational establishments; filling of

land; health care premises; home businesses; places of

worship; public buildings; recreation areas; recreation

facilities; research establishments; restaurants; retail

plant nurseries; roads; service stations; shops; tennis

courts in association with a dwelling; utility installations

(other than gas holders or generating works); veterinary

establishments.

Demolition of existing structures.

Strata subdivision of buildings consented to or

approved by the Council.

Development for the purpose of the following (which is

advertised development):

apartment buildings; attached dual occupancies; car

repair stations; caravan parks; clubs; detached dual

occupancies; environmentally integrated housing; guest

houses; hospitals; hotels; medium density housing;

motels; reception establishments; telecommunications

facilities; tourist facilities.

Included in this item is the following complying

development:

additions and alterations related to an existing

dwelling-house, being an addition to the ground floor

only, with not more than 1 metre cut or 0.6 metre fill

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(that do not increase the number of the storeys in the dwelling); erection of single storey dwelling-houses with not more than 1 metre cut or 0.6 metre fill.

4     Prohibited development

Any development not included in item 2 or 3.

5     Related special provisions

Clause

10—Subdivision generally

11—Services

15—Minor variations to zone boundaries

16—Development of flood liable land

17—Land subject to bushfire hazards

18–23—Conservation of heritage items

30—Preservation of trees

33—Restricted development areas

Residential 2 (d) (Protected) Zone

1     Objectives of zone

The objectives are:

(a)

to provide for the residential development of land within the zone having regard to the special development constraints of that land, and

(b)

to provide for the preservation of the vegetative, landscape, drainage, scenic and environmental qualities of the land within the zone, and

(c)

to make provision for the carrying out of necessary environmental protection works to support residential development of the land within the zone.

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Development allowed without consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

home activities.

Exempt development.

3     Development allowed only with consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

additions and alterations related to an existing dwelling;

advertising structures; bushfire fighting establishments;

bushfire hazard reduction; child care centres;

community facilities; dwelling-houses; exhibition

homes; filling of land; home businesses; roads; tennis

courts in association with a dwelling; utility installations

(other than gas holders or generating works).

Demolition of existing structures.

Development for the purpose of the following (which is

advertised development):

attached dual occupancies; environmentally integrated

housing; telecommunications facilities.

Included in this item is the following complying

development:

additions and alterations related to an existing

dwelling-house, being an addition to the ground floor

only, with not more than 1 metre cut or 0.6 metre fill.

4     Prohibited development

Any development not included in item 2 or 3.

5     Related special provisions

Clause

10—Subdivision generally

11—Services

15—Minor variations to zone boundaries

17—Land subject to bushfire hazards

18–23—Conservation of heritage items

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30—Preservation of trees

33—Restricted development areas

General Business 3 (a) Zone

1     Objectives of zone

The objectives are:

(a)

to encourage appropriate development for accommodating the retail, commercial and social needs of the community, and

(b)

to encourage the development and expansion of business activities which will contribute to the economic growth of, and the creation of, employment opportunities within the area of Baulkham Hills, and

(c)

to encourage a wide range of retail, commercial and entertainment facilities in the major business centres of that area, and

(d)

to accommodate the establishment of retail, commercial and professional services for local residents in conveniently located centres within the residential precincts where the scale and type of business development is compatible with the amenity of the surrounding areas, and

(e)

to provide for limited residential development in conjunction with retail, commercial and professional services.

2     Development allowed without consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

home activities.

Exempt development.

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Development allowed only with consent

Development for the purpose of the following (which is

advertised development):

apartment buildings; hotels; medium density housing;

motels; telecommunications facilities.

Any other development not included in item 2 or 4.

Included in this item is the following complying

development:

different shop use resulting from change of use of a

shop; different commercial premises use resulting from

change of use of commercial premises; internal

alterations related to existing commercial premises;

internal alterations related to an existing shop.

4     Prohibited development

Development for the purpose of the following:

airline terminals; amusement parks; attached dual

occupancies; bus depots; caravan parks; detached dual

occupancies; dwelling-houses; exhibition homes;

extractive industries; gas holders; generating works;

helipads; heliports; home industries; industries;

institutions; junk yards; liquid fuel depots; mines;

offensive or hazardous industries; roadside stalls; road

transport terminals; sawmills; stock and sale yards;

waste disposal.

5     Related special provisions

Clause

10—Subdivision generally

11—Services

15—Minor variations to zone boundaries

18–23—Conservation of heritage items

30—Preservation of trees

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Special Business 3 (b) Zone

1     Objectives of zone

The objectives are:

(a)

to support general retail and commercial development of land within Zone No 3 (a) in identified centres by providing land for commercial office development and employment in close proximity to the centres, and

(b)

to support general retail and commercial development of land within Zone No 3 (a) in identified centres by providing land for uses which service the needs of activities carried on in those centres, and

(c)

to provide for commercial development complementary to other development within the area, and

(d)

to facilitate a range of business and commercial development using and developing advanced technology products and processes, and

(e)

to provide additional land adjacent to existing commercial centres where a mix of professional, commercial and residential uses can be carried out, and

(f)

to provide a buffer between land within Zone No 3 (a) and adjacent residential areas.

2     Development allowed without consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

home activities.

Exempt development.

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Development allowed only with consent

Development for the purpose of the following (which is

advertised development):

apartment buildings; clubs; medium density housing;

telecommunications facilities.

Any other development not included in item 2 or 4.

Included in this item is the following complying

development:

different commercial premises use resulting from a

change of use of commercial premises; internal

alterations related to existing commercial premises.

4     Prohibited development

Development for the purpose of the following:

airline terminals; amusement parks; attached dual

occupancies; bulky goods retailing; bus depots; bus

stations; car repair stations; caravan parks; detached

dual occupancies; dwelling-houses; extractive

industries; generating works; helipads; heliports; home

industries; hotels; industries (other than home

activities); institutions; junk yards; liquid fuel depots;

mines; motor vehicle servicing; offensive or hazardous

industries; road transport terminals; roadside stalls;

sawmills; shops; stock and sale yards; warehouses;

waste disposal.

5     Related special provisions

Clause

10—Subdivision generally

11—Services

15—Minor variations to zone boundaries

18–23—Conservation of heritage items

30—Preservation of trees

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Light Industry 4 (b) Zone

1     Objectives of zone

The objectives are:

(a)

to encourage activity that will contribute to the economic and employment growth in the area of Baulkham Hills, and

(b)

to allow a wide range of industrial, warehousing and manufacturing activities requiring a range of floor areas, together with ancillary uses, the opportunity to locate within that area, and

(c)

to provide for associated uses to service the convenience needs of the local workforce, and

(d)

to encourage a high standard of industrial development which is aesthetically pleasing, functional and relates sympathetically to nearby and adjoining development, and

(e)

to protect the viability of commercial centres by enabling development for the purpose of commercial offices only where it is associated with and ancillary to industrial, manufacturing, warehousing or like land uses on the same land, and

(f)

to permit generally large-scale retail and display activities which require extensive site areas, which generate a low return per unit of floor area or which require a relatively free-standing location to facilitate the loading and unloading of goods, provided that such activities cannot appropriately be located in, or would not adversely affect the viability of services offered in Zone No 3 (a), and

(g)

to encourage innovative and imaginative design with particular emphasis on the integration of buildings and landscaped areas.

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Development allowed without consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

home activities.

Exempt development.

3     Development allowed only with consent

Development for the purpose of the following (which is

advertised development):

bulky goods retailing; educational establishments;

hotels; motels; telecommunications facilities; waste

disposal.

Any other development not included in item 2 or 4.

Included in this item is the following complying

development:

different use of an industrial unit resulting from a

change of one industrial use to another involving lessthan 500m2 in gross floor area; internal alterations

related to an existing industrial unit or industrial

building (except where gross floor area is increased).

4     Prohibited development

Development for the purpose of the following:

airline terminals; amusement parks; apartment

buildings; attached dual occupancies; caravan parks;

commercial premises (other than banks, timber yards

and those associated with industries); detached dual

occupancies; dwellings (other than those ancillary to

industry and situated on land on which such industry is

conducted); dwelling-houses; exhibition homes;

extractive industries; guest houses; health care premises;

hospitals; industries (other than light industries);

institutions; junk yards; liquid fuel depots; medium

density housing; mines; offensive or hazardous

industries; places of assembly; public buildings (other

than motor registries); reception establishments; retail

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plant nurseries; road transport terminals; roadside stalls; sawmills; shops (other than those listed in Schedule 3); stock and sale yards; tourist facilities.

5     Related special provisions

Clause

10—Subdivision generally

11—Services

15—Minor variations to zone boundaries

18–23—Conservation of heritage items

30—Preservation of trees

Special Uses 5 (a) (Existing and Proposed) Zone

1     Objectives of zone

The objectives are:

(a)

to identify land to be or currently used by public authorities, private organisations and the Council to provide urban support facilities and services, and

(b)

to identify land reserved for future acquisition by the Council for a range of community facilities and services, and

(c)

to identify land which has been reserved at the request of public authorities for their future acquisition to provide a range of urban support facilities and services, and

(d)

to identify land which has been acquired by private organisations to provide a range of urban support facilities and services (such as educational establishments), and

(e)

to permit land that is not immediately required for Special Use purposes to be used for purposes permissible in adjoining zones where that use is compatible with the existing use or likely future use of the land.

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Development allowed without consent

Exempt development.

3     Development allowed only with consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

(a)

in relation to land set aside for a particular land use (as indicated by black lettering on the map) other than railways:

the particular land use for which the land has been set aside; bushfire hazard reduction; community facilities; open space; public buildings; recreation areas; roads; utility installations (other than gas holders or generating works); any other land uses normally associated with and ancillary to the particular use for which the land has been set aside, or

(b)

in relation to land set aside for use for railways (as indicated by the word “Railways” on the map):

railways; open space; roads; utility installations; any other land uses normally associated with and ancillary to railways.

Development for the purpose of the following (which is to the land concerned is situated; telecommunications facilities.

advertised development):

any land use specified in item 3 of the matter in this

4     Prohibited development

Any development not included in item 2 or 3.

5     Related special provisions

Clause

10—Subdivision generally

11—Services

15—Minor variations to zone boundaries

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18–23—Conservation of heritage items

25—Acquisition of certain land

25A—Acquisition and development of land

reserved for public transport corridor

25B—Development along public transport

corridors

26A—Acquisition and development of land

reserved for community facilities and local

open space

30—Preservation of trees

Special Uses 5 (b) (Existing and Proposed Roads) Zone

1     Objectives of zone

The objective is to identify land required for existing or proposed roads (including the widening of existing roads) and to provide for the acquisition of this land.

2     Development allowed without consent

Nil.

3     Development allowed only with consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

bushfire hazard reduction; roads; utility installations

(other than gas holders or generating works).

Demolition of existing structures.

Development for the purpose of the following (which is

advertised development):

telecommunications facilities.

4     Prohibited development

Any development not included in item 2 or 3.

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Related special provisions

Clause

10—Subdivision generally

18–23—Conservation of heritage items

25—Acquisition of certain land

26—Acquisition and development of land

reserved for roads

30—Preservation of trees

Open Space 6 (a) (Existing and Proposed Public

Recreation) Zone

1     Objectives of zone

The objectives are:

(a)

to ensure there is provision of adequate open space areas to meet the existing and future needs of residents and to provide opportunities to enhance the environmental quality of the area of Baulkham Hills, and

(b)

to identify land which is now owned, or proposed to be owned, by the Council and to provide for the acquisition or dedication of this land for open space or public recreational purposes, and

(c)

to identify land which is owned by the Crown and is under the care, control and management of the Council as public open space, and

(d)

to protect and preserve areas of urban bushland which are considered valuable in terms of its natural heritage significance and recreational, educational, aesthetic and scientific value, and

(e)

to provide opportunities for recreation and tourist facilities development on publicly owned land.

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2     Development allowed without consent

Development for the purpose of the following: bushfire hazard reduction; open space; works and buildings involved in landscaping.

3     Development allowed only with consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

agriculture (other than aquaculture or dams); bushfire

fighting establishments; caravan parks; caretakers’

dwellings; child care centres; community facilities;

forestry; public buildings; public utility undertakings;

recreation areas; recreation facilities; roads; utility

installations (other than gas holders or generating

works).

Demolition of existing structures.

Development for the purpose of the following (which is

advertised development):

restaurants; telecommunications facilities.

4     Prohibited development

Any development not included in item 2 or 3.

5     Related special provisions

Clause

10—Subdivision generally

15—Minor variations to zone boundaries

18–23—Conservation of heritage items

26A—Acquisition and development of land

reserved for community facilities and local

open space

27—Development in Zone No 6 (a)

30—Preservation of trees

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1     Objectives of zone

The objective is to identify land where private recreation facilities are located or may be developed.

2     Development allowed without consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

bushfire hazard reduction; works for the purposes of

landscaping.

Exempt development.

3     Development allowed only with consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

advertising structures; agriculture; bushfire fighting

establishments; child care centres; community facilities;

forestry; leisure facilities; open space; public buildings;

recreation areas; recreation facilities; roads; utility

installations (other than gas holders or generating

works).

Demolition of existing structures.

Development for the purpose of the following (which is

advertised development):

clubs associated with recreation facilities; restaurants;

telecommunications facilities; tourist facilities.

4     Prohibited development

Any development not included in item 2 or 3.

5     Related special provisions

Clause

10—Subdivision generally

11—Services

15—Minor variations to zone boundaries

17—Land subject to bushfire hazards

18–23—Conservation of heritage items

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30—Preservation of trees

33—Restricted development areas

Environmental Protection 7 (a) (Wetlands) Zone

1     Objectives of zone

The objectives are:

(a)

to conserve the ecological, scenic and environmental attributes of wetland areas, and

(b)

to allow development only where it is unlikely to have a significant detrimental effect on wetlands.

2     Development allowed without consent

Nil.

3     Development allowed only with consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

additions or alterations related to existing dwellings;

agriculture (other aquaculture or dams); bushfire hazard

reduction; dwelling-houses; open space.

Demolition of existing structures.

Development for the purpose of the following (which is

advertised development):

telecommunications facilities.

4     Prohibited development

Any development not included in item 2 or 3.

5     Related special provisions

Clause

10—Subdivision generally

11—Services

12—Subdivision in Zones Nos 1 (a), 1 (b),

1 (c), 1 (d) and 7 (a)

13—Development near the Hawkesbury

River

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15—Minor variations to zone boundaries

16—Development of flood liable land

17—Land subject to bushfire hazards

18–23—Conservation of heritage items

30—Preservation of trees

31—Restrictions on access

National Parks and Nature Reserves 8 (a) Zone

1     Objectives of zone

The objective is to identify land within a national park, nature reserve, historic site, Aboriginal area or State recreation area within the meaning of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.

2     Development allowed without consent

Any development authorised by or under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 or ancillary or incidental to any such development.

3     Development allowed only with consent

Development for the purpose of the following:

restaurants; utility installations.

Development for the purpose of the following (which is

advertised development):

telecommunications facilities.

4     Prohibited development

Any development not included in item 2 or 3.

5     Related special provisions

Nil.

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Employment Area 10 (a) (Business Park) Zone

1     Objectives of zone

The objectives are:

(a)

to provide for new industrial, business and office development which will contribute to the economic and social growth of the local government area of Baulkham Hills, and

(b)

to provide for the special requirements of industry and business, particularly in the areas of advanced technology and communications, and to cater for the varying needs of employment activities, and

(c)

to encourage the development of a new industrial business and office employment area in a location highly accessible to employees, and

(d)

to make special provision for industries using and developing advanced technology products and processes, and

(e)

to provide facilities for business and industry by allowing development of a range of ancillary commercial, recreational and community facilities and other development activities serving the needs of the business park workforce, and

(f)

to create a park-like environment emphasising the integration of all structures and landscaped areas.

2     Development allowed without consent

Exempt development.

3     Development allowed only with consent

Development for the purpose of the following (which is

advertised development):

bulky goods retailing; recreation facilities;

telecommunications facilities.

Any other development not included in item 2 or 4.

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Included in this item is the following complying

development:

different commercial premises use resulting from a

change of use of commercial premises; different use of

an industrial unit resulting from a change of oneindustrial use to another involving less than 500m2 in

gross floor area.

4     Prohibited development

Development for the purpose of the following:

amusement parks; apartment buildings; attached dual

occupancies; bus depots; caravan parks; detached dual

occupancies; dwellings (other than those ancillary to

industry and situated on land on which such industry is

conducted); dwelling-houses; exhibition homes;

forestry; generating works; home activities; home

businesses; home industries; industries (other than light

industries); institutions; junk yards; liquid fuel depots;

medium density housing; mines; offensive or hazardous

industries; places of assembly; road transport terminals;

roadside stalls; shops; stock and sale yards; waste

disposal.

5     Related special provisions

Clause

10—Subdivision generally

11—Services

15—Minor variations to zone boundaries

18–23—Conservation of heritage items

30—Preservation of trees

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[5]     Clauses 9A and 9B

Insert before clause 10:

9A

Exempt development

(1) Development listed in Schedule 3A is exempt development,

but only if:

(a)

it complies with the requirements for exemption set out for the development in that Schedule, and

(b)

it is carried out in a zone in which exempt development is specifically allowed by the Table to clause 9, and

(c)

it meets the other requirements for exempt development made by the Act and this clause.

Note. The Act says development may be exempt development only if it is of minimal environmental impact and can not be exempt development if it is carried out on land:

(a)

that is critical habitat under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995, or

(b)

that is within a wilderness area within the meaning of the Wilderness Act 1987.

(2)

Development is not exempt development if it is carried out on

any of the following land:

(a)

land that is subject to an interim heritage order or a State Heritage Register listing,

(b)

land that is, or is the site of, a heritage item for the purposes of this plan or that is a conservation area for those purposes,

(c)

an Aboriginal place under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974,

(d)

land zoned, or otherwise identified, under this or any other environmental planning instrument for the protection or preservation of habitat, plant communities or wetlands (but not land within Zone No 2 (d) under this plan),

(e)

an aquatic reserve under the Fisheries Management Act 1994,

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land reserved or dedicated under the Crown Lands Act 1989 for the preservation of flora, fauna, geological formations or for other environmental protection purposes,

(g)

environmentally sensitive land, including riparian land, flood prone or flood liable land, any land with a gradient in excess of 20% and any land within 40 metres of a stream, river or watercourse,

(h)

land within a restricted development area as identified in accordance with the provisions of this plan.

(3)

Exempt development must comply with the conditions of any development consent in force in respect of the land on which the development is to be carried out.

9B

Complying development

(1)

Development identified as complying development in the Table

to clause 9, is complying development, but only if:

(a)

it is local development (and, consequently, it is not State significant development), and

(b)

it is not an existing use, as defined in section 106 of the Act,

(c)

it is carried out in a zone for which it is identified as complying development by the Table to clause 9, and

(d)

it complies with the development standards and other requirements applied to the development by the Council’s four complying development control plans for residential, employment, business and rural development, respectively, as approved by the Council on 2 May 2000, and

(e)

it meets the other requirements made for complying development by the Act and this clause.

Note. The Act says development may be complying development only if it is not designated development and it is not carried out on land:

(a)

that is critical habitat under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995, or

(b)

that is within a wilderness area within the meaning of the Wilderness Act 1987,

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that comprises, or on which there is, an item of environmental heritage to which an order under the Heritage Act 1977 applies or that is identified as such an item in an environmental planning instrument, or

(d)

that is identified as an environmentally sensitive area in the environmental planning instrument providing for the complying development.

(2)

Development is not complying development if it is carried out

on any of the following land:

(a)

land that is subject to an interim heritage order or a State Heritage Register listing,

(b)

land that is, or is the site of, a heritage item for the purposes of this plan or that is a conservation area for those purposes,

(c)

an Aboriginal place under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974,

(d)

land zoned, or otherwise identified, under this or any other environmental planning instrument for the protection or preservation of habitat, plant communities or wetlands (but not land within Zone No 2 (d),

(e)

an aquatic reserve under the Fisheries Management Act 1994,

(f)

land reserved or dedicated under the Crown Lands Act 1989 for the preservation of flora, fauna, geological formations or for other environmental protection purposes,

(g)

environmentally sensitive land, including riparian land, flood prone or flood liable land, any land with a gradient in excess of 20% and any land within 40 metres of a stream, river or watercourse,

(h)

land within a restricted development area as identified in accordance with the provisions of this plan.

(3)

Complying development must comply with the conditions of any development consent in force in respect of the land on which the development is to be carried out.

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(4)

This clause is subject to any other inconsistent provision of this

Part.

Note. A complying development certificate issued for any complying development is to be subject to the conditions for the development specified in the relevant development control plan setting those conditions, as in force when the certificate is issued.

[6]     Clause 35 Advertised development

Insert at the end of the section:

(2) This section refers to provisions of the Act as in force on

30 June 1998.

[7]     Schedule 3A

Insert after Schedule 3:

Schedule 3A Exempt development

(Clause 9A)

Development consisting of

Exemption requirements

erection and use or carrying

out of the following:

ACCESS RAMPS FOR THE

Maximum height 1m (above ground

DISABLED

level).

Maximum grade 1:20.

Structurally adequate construction.

Compliance with any relevant provisions

of the Building Code of Australia.

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Development consisting of

Exemption requirements

erection and use or carrying

out of the following:

ADVERTISING (including the

The following requirements apply, subject to

erection of a structure or the

any specific requirements below:

carrying out of a work)—a

No moving or flashing sign or other

display of symbols, messages or

device.

other devices for promotion or

No roof-top signs.

for conveying information,

No airborne signs or blimps.

instructions, directions of the

No A-frame boards or signs.

like, whether or not the display

Advertising structures over public roads

includes the erection of a

to be set back at least 600mm from

structure, or the carrying out of a

carriageway edge.

work, which relates to the use of

The advertising must relate to the use of

the building

the building on (or on the land on) which

it is displayed.

Compliance with any relevant provisions

of the Building Code of Australia,

including Section B1 (“Structural

Provisions”).

1

Business identification

One per premises.

signs where home

Signs not exceeding 0.75m2 in area.

occupations are allowed

Located wholly within the property

boundaries.

Shall not be illuminated.

Maximum height of a freestanding sign above ground level is 1.2m.

Compliance with any relevant requirements

of the Building Code of Australia.

2

Real estate signs

One sign per premises or street frontage,

(advertising premises/

whichever is the greater.

land for sale or rent) in

Only until sale or leasing of the dwelling.

areas zoned

Each sign not exceeding 2.5m2 in area.

RESIDENTIAL or

Located wholly within the property

RURAL

boundary or attached to the existing

boundary fence and not projecting more

than 100mm from the fence.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

3

Advertisements within a

Compliance with any relevant requirements

site but not visible from

of the Building Code of Australia.

a public place

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Development consisting of

Exemption requirements

erection and use or carrying

out of the following:

4

A public notice displayed

One sign per 20m of street frontage, per

by a public body giving

premises.

information or directions

Signs not exceeding 3.5m2 in area.

about the services

Located wholly within the property

provided

boundary or attached to the existing

boundary fence and not projecting more

than 100mm from the fence.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

5 Temporary signs for

One per street frontage.

rel igious,

cultural ,

Not exceeding 1.5m2 in residential areas

polit ical, social or

and 3.5m2 in commercial and industrial

recreational events

areas.

Located wholly within the property

boundary.

Does not include commercial advertising

apart from name of event sponsor(s).

Not displayed earlier than 28 days before event and must be removed within 14 days after the event.

Construction by or for the Council.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

6

Street signs comprising

Compliance with any relevant requirements

name plates, directional

of the Building Code of Australia.

signs and advance traffic

warning signs

AERIALS/ANTENNAE/

For domestic use only.

MICROWAVE

Structurally adequate construction.

ANTENNAE (not including

Maximum number of 3 aerials.

satellite dishes—dealt with as

Maximum height 6m.

separate provision)

Compliance with any relevant requirements

of the Building Code of Australia.

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Development consisting of

Exemption requirements

erection and use or carrying

out of the following:

AIR CONDITIONING

Noise level not to exceed 5dBA above

UNITS FOR DWELLINGS

ambient background noise level measured

(attached to external wall or

at the property boundary.

ground mounted)

Building work must not reduce the structural integrity of the building.

Any opening created is to be adequately weatherproofed.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

AWNINGS, CANOPIES AND

Maximum area 20m2.

STORM BLINDS ON

Located wholly within property boundaries.

DWELLINGS

Structurally adequate construction.

Compliance with any relevant requirements

of the Building Code of Australia.

BARBECUES

Maximum area of 2m2.

Maximum chimney height of 2m above natural ground level.

Located in rear yard area or, if behind a courtyard wall, with no greater than 200mm of the chimney above the wall.

Structurally adequate construction.

Not located adjoining a property

boundary.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

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Exemption requirements

erection and use or carrying

out of the following:

B I R D

A V I A R I E S — a n

Maximum area 10m2 total cumulative

enclosure in which birds are

area.

kept for domestic purposes only

Maximum height 2.1m above natural

ground level.

Non reflective materials.

Located in rear yard and not closer than boundary.

Located a minimum 9m from any dwelling on an adjoining property.

Structurally adequate construction.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

CABANAS/GAZEBOS AND

Maximum area 10m2.

GREEN HOUSES

Maximum height 2.4m.

Not to be used for habitable purposes.

Stormwater to be connected to existing stormwater system.

Structurally adequate construction.

Non reflective surface finishes.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

CLASSROOMS—

On land which a government or

PORTABLE

non-government school is situated.

Height of portable classroom not

exceeding 1 storey.

Use of portable classroom for not more than 5 years after the date of its erection.

Must comply with the minimum road frontage setbacks as required by any locality DCP applying to the subject land.

Must be set back a minimum of 3 metres from a side or rear boundary, and 3 metres from any other building on the site.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

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Development consisting of

Exemption requirements

erection and use or carrying

out of the following:

CLOTHES HOISTS/LINES

Installed to manufacturer’s specifications.

DECKS (unroofed and attached

Maximum area 10m2.

to dwellings that are not located

Finished surface level to be not greater

in areas identified by Council as

than 1m above existing ground level.

bushfire prone)

Boundary setbacks for existing dwelling

to be maintained.

Structurally adequate construction.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

DEMOLITION

Where erection of the structure is exempt development under the provisions of this plan.

accordance with Australian Standard

Demolition must be carried out in structures.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

FENCES (other than fences

All fences are to be constructed so that

covered by the Swimming

they do not prevent the natural flow of

Pools Act 1992)

stormwater drainage/run off.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

1      Boundary fences

(a)

Side fences

Maximum height 1m if constructed of

(between the

timber, metal or lightweight materials.

building line and street or any other public place) and front fences.

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Development consisting of

Exemption requirements

erection and use or carrying

out of the following:

(b)

Side fences

Maximum height 1.8m if constructed of

(between the

timber, metal or lightweight materials.

building line and

the rear boundary)

and rear boundary

fences.

2

Masonry or Brick fences

Maximum height of 1m.

3

Security fences

Chain wire type fences around Council owned compounds and depots.

4

Rural

zones—Electric

To be erected in accordance with

fences, in areas zoned

AS 3014–1991—Electrical

RURAL only

installations—Electric fences.

FLAGPOLES in residential

Maximum height 6m above ground level.

zones

Must be structurally adequate.

Installed to manufacturer’s specifications.

If flagpoles are to project over a public road they must comply with the Local Government (Approvals) Regulation

1999.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

FLAGPOLES in commercial or

Maximum height 9m above natural

industrial zones

ground level.

Approval needed for any corporate flags.

Must be structurally adequate.

Installed to manufacturer’s specifications.

If flagpoles are to project over a public road they must comply with the Local Government (Approvals) Regulation

1999.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

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Schedule 1

Development consisting of

Exemption requirements

erection and use or carrying

out of the following:

FOWL HOUSE (for the

Must comply with the standards

keeping of chickens, hens and

contained in the Local Government

roosters), in areas zoned

(Orders) Regulation 1999.

RURAL only

Maximum area of 50m2.

Must be structurally adequate.

Maximum height of 3m.

Not more than one per property.

Materials used must be non reflective.

Adequate drainage must be provided.

FUEL TANKS used in

Maximum size 5,000 litres.

conjunction with agricultural

Constructed of prefabricated metal,

activities on properties in

freestanding and not relying on other

excess of 2 hectares in areas

structures for support.

zoned RURAL

Erected in accordance with

manufacturer’s specification.

Kept in accordance with

AS 1940–1993—The storage and

handling of flammable and combustible

liquids, including requirements for

bunding.

Not to be erected within 20m of the street boundary or within 4m of the side or rear boundary.

Wholly within the boundaries of the property and not to encroach on any registered easements.

Clearance from power lines to be in accordance with relevant electricity authority requirements.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

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Development consisting of

Exemption requirements

erection and use or carrying

out of the following:

GARDEN SHEDS

Free standing and prefabricated.

Maximum floor area 10m2 cumulative.

Maximum height 2.1m.

Must be located in the rear yard of premises.

Non reflective materials.

Installed to manufacturer’s specifications.

Structurally adequate construction.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

HORSE STABLES (keeping

Must comply with the Local Government

up to 4 horses), and ANIMAL

(Orders) Regulation 1999.

SHELTERS in areas zoned

Maximum size 50m2 and maximum

RURAL only)

height 3.0m.

Constructed of timber (cut or round) or metal.

Any cladding to have a low reflective finish and be fixed in accordance with manufacturer’s specification.

Erected within the boundaries of the property and not within 20m of a road boundary or 4m from the side or rear boundaries.

Not to encroach on any registered easement.

Structurally adequate construction.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

LANDSCAPING

Landscaping works carried out in

conjunction with other exempt

development.

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Development consisting of

Exemption requirements

erection and use or carrying

out of the following:

LETTER BOX (free standing

Maximum height of 1.2m above ground

or in “banks”)

level.

Sufficient boxes to provide one for each occupancy.

Appropriate numbering for each box.

Structurally stable with adequate footings.

Located within property.

MINOR ALTERATIONS

1      Residential premises

(a)

Internal

wall, ceiling or floor linings, or

deteriorated frame members with

equivalent or improved quality materials,

and renovations of bathrooms, kitchens,

Applies only to replacement of doors, vanities, cupboards and wardrobes.

Applies only to alterations or renovations to previously completed buildings.

arrangements for light and ventilation

needs, reduced doorways for egress

Work not to cause reduced window areas.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

(b)

External

Being changes that involve the repair or renovation, or the painting, plastering or other decoration, of the building or work, but does not include the enlargement or

extension of the building or work.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

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Exemption requirements

erection and use or carrying

out of the following:

2      Commercial premises

(a)

Internal

Non structural work, such as shelving, displays, benches and partitions that do not provide structural support to any part

of the building.

Floor area not to exceed 20m2.

Work must not compromise fire safety or affect accessibility to a fire exit.

configuration of rooms whether by

Work must not include changes to the structural support.

Food premises to comply with A Guide to Food Safety Standards (ANZFA 2001).

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

(b)

External

Being changes that involve the repair or renovation, or the painting, plastering or other decoration, of the building or work, but does not include a reference to the

enlargement or extension of the building

or work.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

PATIO AT GROUND

Stormwater from patio surface not to be

LEVEL abutting a dwelling

redirected into adjoining property.

Sufficient step down is to be provided to prevent the entry of water into the dwelling.

Structurally adequate construction.

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Development consisting of

Exemption requirements

erection and use or carrying

out of the following:

PERGOLA

Maximum area 20m2

Maximum height 2.4m.

Must maintain boundary setbacks

required for the associated dwelling with

a minimum of 900mm from a boundary.

Structurally adequate construction.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

PLAYGROUND

EQUIPMENT (excluding

Cubby Houses see below)

(a)

Residential Use

Maximum height of 2.1m

Maximum ground coverage of 10m2.

a pool safety fence measured in

accordance with

AS 1926.2–1995—Swimming pool

Structure must be at least 1.2m away from swimming pools.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

(b)

Non Residential Use

Maximum height of 2.1m.

Maximum ground coverage of 10m2.

Adequate safety arrangements, including

soft landing surfaces to be provided.

a pool safety fence measured in

accordance with

Structure must be at least 1.2m away from safety—Fencing for swimming pools.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

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Development consisting of

Exemption requirements

erection and use or carrying

out of the following:

Cubby Houses

manufacturer’s instructions and comply

with any relevant Australian Standards

(AS 1924.1–1981—Playground

equipment for parks, schools and

domestic use—General requirements,

AS 1924.2–1981—Playground equipment

for parks, schools and domestic

use—Design and construction—Safety

aspects (incorporating Amdt 1) and

AS/NZS 4486:1:1997—Playgrounds and

playground equipment—Development,

Must be installed in accordance with operation).

a pool safety fence measured in

accordance with

AS 1926.2–1995—Swimming pool

Structure must be at least 1.2m away from swimming pools.

Maximum height of 2.1m.

Maximum area 10m2.

Installed to manufacturer’s specification.

Structurally adequate construction on a

uniformly stable foundation.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

PRIVACY SCREENS

Maximum height 2.4m.

Maximum length 10m.

Must be installed in rear yard.

Construction of translucent materials.

Structurally adequate construction.

Must be free standing and not attached to boundary fence without adjoining owner’s consent.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

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Schedule 1

Development consisting of

Exemption requirements

erection and use or carrying

out of the following:

RE-CLADDING OF

Must only involve replacing existing

ROOFS OR WALLS or

materials with similar materials which are

repair/maintenance of damaged

compatible with the existing building and

materials

finish.

Re-cladding must not involve structural

alterations or change to the external

configuration of a building.

Must comply with requirements of the of lead paint and asbestos cement.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

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Development consisting of

Exemption requirements

erection and use or carrying

out of the following:

RETAINING WALLS

Maximum height 0.6m for retaining

filling and maximum 1m for excavation.

Masonry walls to comply with:

AS 3700–1998—Masonry structures

(including Amdts 1–1999 and

2–2000),

AS 3600–1994—Concrete structures

(including Amdt 1–1996),

AS 1170.1–1989—Minimum design

loads on structures (known as the SAA

Loading Code)—Dead and live loads

and load combinations (including

Amdt 1–1993) and

AS 1170.2–1989—Minimum design

loads on structures (known as the SAA

Loading Code)—Wind loads

(including Amdts 1–1991, 2–1993 and

3–1993).

Timber walls to comply with: AS 1720.1–1997—Timber structures—Design methods

(including Amdts 1–1998, 2–2000 and

3–2001),

AS 1170.1–1989—Minimum design

loads on structures (known as the SAA

Loading Code)—Dead and live loads

and load combinations (including

Amdt 1–1993) and

AS 1170.2–1989—Minimum design

loads on structures (known as the SAA

Loading Code)—Wind loads

(including Amdts 1–1991, 2–1993 and

3–1993).

All retaining walls are to be constructed so that they do not prevent the natural flow of stormwater drainage/run off.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

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Schedule 1

Development consisting of

Exemption requirements

erection and use or carrying

out of the following:

SATELLITE DISHES

1

Residential

Mounted on the ground only.

Maximum height of 2.4m above natural ground level.

Maximum diameter 1m.

One installation per dwelling.

A minimum of 900mm from a property boundary.

Situated no closer to the street than the associated dwelling.

Building.

One installation per dwelling.

Located below the ridge of the dwelling.

Structurally stable.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

2

Commercial

(a)

Ground Mounted

Maximum height and diameter of 2.4m.

Situated a minimum of 900mm from the residential.

One installation per property.

Structurally stable.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

(b)

Roof Mounted

Maximum diameter of 2.0m.

To be located a minimum of 900mm off all property boundaries.

One installation per building.

Structurally stable.

Freestanding 2.4m.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

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Schedule 1

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Development consisting of

Exemption requirements

erection and use or carrying

out of the following:

SHEDS for or in conjunction

Land must be in Zone No 1 (a), 1 (b),

with agricultural activities in

1 (c) or 1 (d).

areas zoned RURAL only

Maximum size 50m2 cumulative and

maximum height 5m.

Structurally adequate construction.

Constructed of non reflective materials

and prefabricated metal.

Roof water is not to discharge onto adjoining properties and is to be directed to a water tank or 3m clear of any structure.

To be erected within the boundaries of the allotment and not within 20m of a boundary adjoining a road or within 10m

of rear and side boundaries.

Not to encroach into any registered easement.

To be located clear of septic disposal area or other services.

Not to be erected above the height of land ridge lines or within 20m of a dwelling on an adjoining property.

Not a machinery or hay shed unrelated to the normal agricultural activities on the property.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

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Schedule 1

Development consisting of

Exemption requirements

erection and use or carrying

out of the following:

SKYLIGHT/ROOF

Maximum area of skylight not to exceed

WINDOWS

2m2.

Located not less than 900mm from a property boundary and not less than 900mm from a wall separating attached

dwellings.

The building work must not reduce the involve structural alterations.

Any opening created by the installation must be adequately weatherproofed.

Installation must be to manufacturer’s instructions.

Compliance with any relevant provisions

of the Building Code of Australia.

SOLAR WATER

Installed to manufacturer’s specifications

HEATERS AND SOLAR

and requirements.

PANELS

Installed by a licensed tradesperson.

Associated building work must not reduce the structural integrity of the building or involve structural alterations.

Any openings created by an installation must be adequately weatherproofed.

Must not protrude above the ridge level.

STOCKYARDS AND

Maximum yard area of 0.5 hectare.

SHELTERS in conjunction

Maximum height of shelters 2.7m.

with normal agricultural

Structurally adequate construction.

activities on the property

Constructed of timber or metal.

excluding commercial or

Not to be erected within 20m of the street

intensive uses only in areas

boundary or within 4m of the side or ear

zoned RURAL

boundary.

Sited wholly within the boundaries of the property and not within 50m of a water course, a dwelling on an adjoining property or any registered easement.

Must be used in association with normal agricultural activities on the property.

Compliance with any relevant provisions

of the Building Code of Australia.

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Schedule 1

Amendments

Development consisting of

Exemption requirements

erection and use or carrying

out of the following:

WATER HEATERS

Replacement or new installations.

(excluding solar systems)

The work must not reduce the structural structural alterations.

Installation to be carried out by a licensed person.

WATER TANKS at or above

ground level

1

Rural areas

Maximum 17,000 litres capacity per

(up to 2 tanks per

above ground tank, 60,000 litres per

dwelling and another 2

inground tank.

associated with farm

Maximum height of 2.4m above natural

buildings not near a

ground level.

dwelling)

Situated no closer to a street than an associated dwelling.

Must be structurally adequate.

All tanks/tank stand installations to be structurally sound and comply with the manufacturers and/or designer’s

instructions.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

2

Urban areas

Maximum installed height above ground

(One per dwelling or other

level of 2.0m including any stand

premises)

(Maximum stand height 450mm).

Maximum storage capacity of 5,000 litres.

Located no closer to the street than the associated dwelling.

All tanks/tank stand installations to be structurally sound and comply with the manufacturers and/or designer’s

instructions.

Pumps not to cause a noise nuisance.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

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Amendments

Schedule 1

Development consisting of

Exemption requirements

erection and use or carrying

out of the following:

WINDMILLS in areas zoned

To be sited wholly within the boundaries

RURAL only

of the property and not to encroach onto

any registered easement.

Free-standing and not relying on other structures for support.

Clearance from power lines in accordance requirements.

Installed in accordance with the

manufacturer’s specifications.

To be built in accordance with engineer’s certification for the structure and footings.

Not to encroach into any registered easement.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

WINDOWS, GLAZED

Replacement in residential premises with

AREAS AND EXTERNAL

materials that comply with:

DOORS (excluding windows

(a)

AS 1288–1994—Glass in

in buildings listed as items of

buildings—Selection and

environmental heritage or in a

installation (including Amdts

conservation area)

1–1997 and 2–2000), and

(b)

AS/NZS 2208–1996—Safety

(including Amdt 1–1999).

No reduction in the area provided for light and ventilation is permitted and structural support members cannot be removed.

For commercial/industrial premises the

reflectivity index not to exceed 20%.

appearance of the building or work, being

changes that involve the repair or

renovation or decoration, but does not

Being changes to the external fabric or extension of the building or work.

Compliance with any relevant

requirements of the Building Code of

Australia.

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