North Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2001 (Amendment No 10) (2006-382) [GG No 84 of 30.6.2006, p 4929] (NSW)

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2006 No 382

New South Wales

North Sydney Local Environmental

Plan 2001 (Amendment No 10)

under the

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

I, the Minister for Planning, make the following local environmental plan under the

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. (S03/00795/S69)

FRANK SARTOR, M.P.,

Minister for Planning

Published in Gazette No 84 of 30 June 2006, page 4929

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North Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2001 (Amendment No 10)

North Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2001

(Amendment No 10)

under the

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

1      Name of plan

This plan is North Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2001 (Amendment

No 10).

2      Aim of plan

The aim of this plan is to amend North Sydney Local Environmental

Plan 2001:

(a)

to include the maintenance of public access along North Sydney’s foreshores as an aim of that plan, and

(b)

to clarify clauses 18 (2), (3) and (3A) and 30 (2), which relate to building height planes, and

(c)

to clarify clause 45 (1) (e) which requires development consent for interior amendments to a heritage property listed as having an interior of heritage significance, and

(d)

to update the definition of restricted premises, and

(e)

to amend Schedule 3 (Heritage items), and

(f)

to replace Schedules 6 (Exempt development), 7 (Complying development) and 8 (Complying development certificate standard conditions), and

(g)

to rezone part of 9 Westleigh Street, Neutral Bay from the Special Use—Club Zone to the Private Recreation Zone, and

(h)

to rezone 16 Bydown Street, Neutral Bay from the Special Use— School Zone to the Residential A2 zone, and

(i)      to rezone 6 Pine Street, Cammeray from the Special Use— School Zone to the Residential A2 Zone, and

(j)

to rezone the RTA Registry site, 303–321 Miller Street, Cammeray from the Special Use—Motor Registry Zone to the Residential C Zone, and

(k)

to reflect the amendments to Sheets 1 and 4 of the map marked “North Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2001”.

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3      Land to which plan applies

(1)

This plan applies to all land within the North Sydney local government

area.

(2)

To the extent that it rezones land, this plan applies to:

(a)

No 9 Westleigh Street, Neutral Bay, and

(b)

No 16 Bydown Street, Neutral Bay, and

(c)

No 6 Pine Street, Cammeray, and

(d)

Nos 303–321 Miller Street, Cammeray,

as shown coloured and edged heavy black on Sheets 4–7 of the map marked “North Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2001 (Amendment No 10)” deposited in the office of North Sydney Council.

(3)

To the extent that it has the effect of amending Sheet 4 of North Sydney

Local Environmental Plan 2001, this plan applies to:

(a)

14 Harriette Street, Neutral Bay, and

(b)

land in the vicinity of the Milsons Point Railway Station, and

(c)

land comprising the Waverton Railway Station group,

as shown coloured or edged heavy black on Sheets 1–3 of the map marked “North Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2001 (Amendment No 10)” deposited in the office of North Sydney Council.

4 Amendment of North Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2001

North Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2001 is amended as set out in

Schedule 1.

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(Clause 4)

[1]      Clause 3 Specific aims of this plan

Insert at the end of clause 3 (g):

, and

(h)

in relation to the foreshore areas of North Sydney, to improve access by acquisition or dedication or by gaining rights of public access over foreshore land where it will not diminish the natural values of the foreshore.

[2]      Clause 12 Exempt development

Insert at the end of clause 12 (1) (d):

, and

(e)

is carried out within property boundaries (unless Schedule 6 permits it to be carried out outside property boundaries).

[3]      Clause 18 Building height plane

Omit clause 18 (2). Insert instead:

(2)

Building height plane control in residential A1, A2, B and F

zones

A building must not be erected in the residential A1, A2, B or F zone if any part of the building will exceed a building height plane, commencing at 1.8 metres above existing ground level, and projected at an angle of 45 degrees, at all points from each of the boundaries of the site.

[4]      Clause 18 (3) (a) and (b)

Omit the paragraphs. Insert instead:

(a)

commencing at 3.5 metres above existing ground level, and projected at an angle of 45 degrees, at all points from each of the boundaries of the site, or

(b)

commencing at 1.8 metres above existing ground level, and projected at an angle of 45 degrees, at all points from each of the boundaries of the site that adjoins land within the residential A1, A2, B or F zone or open space zone, or from the centre of any road that separates the land from land within the residential A1, A2, B or F zone or open space zone.

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[5]      Clause 18 (3A) (a)–(d)

Omit the paragraphs. Insert instead:

(a)

commencing 1.8 metres above existing ground level, and projected at an angle of 45 degrees, from all points from each of the boundaries of the site that adjoin land within the residential A1, A2, B, or F zone or open space zone, or

(b)

commencing 1.8 metres above existing ground level, and projected at an angle of 45 degrees, from the centre of any road that separates the land from land within the residential A1, A2, B, or F zone or open space zone, or

(c)

commencing 3.5 metres above existing ground level, and projected at an angle of 45 degrees, from all points from each of the boundaries of the site that adjoin land within the residential C zone, or

(d)

commencing 3.5 metres above existing ground level, and projected at an angle of 45 degrees, from the centre of any road that separates the land from land within the residential C zone.

[6]      Clause 30 Building height plane controls

Omit clause 30 (2) (a)–(d). Insert instead:

(a)

commencing 1.8 metres above existing ground level, and projected at an angle of 45 degrees, at all points from each of the boundaries of the site that adjoin land within the residential A1, A2, B or F zone or open space zone, or

(b)

commencing 1.8 metres above existing ground level, and projected at an angle of 45 degrees, from the centre of any road that separates the land from land within the residential A1, A2, B or F zone or open space zone, or

(c)

commencing 3.5 metres above existing ground level, and projected at an angle of 45 degrees, at all points from each of the boundaries of the site that adjoin land within the residential C zone, or

(d)

commencing 3.5 metres above existing ground level, and projected at an angle of 45 degrees, from the centre of any road that separates the land from land within the residential C zone.

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[7]      Clause 45 Consent requirements

Omit clause 45 (1) (e). Insert instead:

(e)

making:

(i)

structural changes to the detail or fabric of the interior of a heritage item, or

(ii)

non-structural changes to the detail, fabric, finish or appearance of the interior of a heritage item listed in Schedule 3 as having an interior of heritage significance, or

[8]      Schedule 2 Definitions

Insert in appropriate order in the definition of map:

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[9]      Schedule 2, definition of “restricted premises”

Omit the definition. Insert instead:

restricted premises means a building or place, not including a

newsagency, pharmacy or home occupation, where:

(a)

adult sexual acts or services are engaged in (with the exception of live performances) in return for payment or other reward, or

(b)

publications, films and other media classified as Category 2 restricted or X 18+ Restricted, under the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 of the Commonwealth are shown, exhibited, displayed, sold or otherwise rendered accessible or available to the public, or

(c)

a business to which section 578E of the Crimes Act 1900 applies is conducted.

[10]      Schedule 3 Heritage items

Omit the note to the Schedule. Insert instead:

Notes.

(1)

An asterisk symbol (*) indicates heritage items with interiors of

heritage significance.

(2)

The letter “S” indicates heritage items that are listed on the State Heritage Register as being of State heritage significance. Such items are subject to the provisions of the Heritage Act 1977.

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[11]      Schedule 3

Omit “State” wherever occurring in the third column. Insert instead “S”.

[12]      Schedule 3

Omit “Regional” and “Local” wherever occurring in the third column.

[13]      Schedule 3

Omit the matter relating to 23 Albany Street. Insert instead:

0906

23 Albany Street, corner Oxley Street,

S

Electricity Powerhouse

[14]      Schedule 3

Insert “S” in the third column of the matter relating to the following heritage items:

3 Amherst Street, Tarella

7 Bannerman Street

8 Bannerman Street, Dalkieth 11 Bayview Street, Ildemere 11A Bayview Street, Ildemere Boathouse

11 Cranbrook Avenue, Egglemont

2 Hayes Street, The Hastings

2–74 Middlemiss St (bays under expressway) refer to Sydney

Harbour Bridge and approach viaducts

6 Napier Street, Don Bank

92–96 Pacific Highway, North Sydney Post Office—Court

House—former Police Station

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[15]      Schedule 3

Omit the matter relating to Bay Road, Waverton Railway Station.

Insert instead:

0822

Bay Road, Waverton Railway Station

S

group, booking office, hut and tunnel

[16]      Schedule 3

Insert in alphabetical order of street names:

0763

36 Blue Street (refer to 103 Miller Street,

S

Greenwood) (North Sydney Technical

High School, former)

Milsons Point Railway Station group,

S

North Shore Railway

[17]      Schedule 3

Omit the matter relating to Commodore Crescent, Subway Overbridge.

Insert instead:

0260

Commodore Crescent, Waverton rail

S

underbridges

[18]      Schedule 3

Omit the matter relating to Falcon Street, Sewerage Vent, southwest of

Warringah Expressway.

Insert instead:

0764

Falcon Street, Sewer Vent, southwest of

S

Warringah Freeway

[19]      Schedule 3

Omit the following matter:

1631

14 Harriette Street, Walumetta

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[20]      Schedule 3

Omit the matter relating to Kurraba Road, Kurraba Point Reserve including

Hodgson and Spains Lookouts.

Insert instead:

1135

Site and remains of Port Jackson and

S

Manly Steamship Company depot,

Kurraba Road, Kurraba Point Reserve

including Hodgson and Spains Lookouts

[21]      Schedule 3

Omit the matter relating to 103 Miller Street (36 Blue Street, Greenwood).

Insert instead:

0763

103 Miller Street (refer to 36 Blue Street,

S

Greenwood) (North Sydney Technical

High School, former)

[22]      Schedule 3

Omit the matter relating to 49 Yeo Street, St John’s Uniting Church, formerly

Presbyterian Church.

Insert after the matter relating to 28 Yeo Street, Neutral Bay Fire Station:

*1209

49 Yeo Street, St John’s Uniting Church,

S

formerly Presbyterian Church and Pipe

Organ

[23]      Schedule 6

Omit the Schedule. Insert instead:

Schedule 6

Exempt development

(Clause 12)

Note. Clause 12 of this plan provides as follows:

(1)

Subject to the provisions of the Act, development is exempt development if it is

development which:

(a)

is permissible, with or without consent, in the zone in which it is to be carried out, and

(b)

is listed in column 1 of the Table in Schedule 6, and

(c)

satisfies all of the requirements specified in column 2 of the Table in Schedule 6 that are relevant to the development, and

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(d)

complies with all development standards specified in the provisions of this plan which would apply to the development if it were not exempt development, and

(e)

is carried out within property boundaries (unless Schedule 6 permits it to be carried out outside property boundaries).

(2)

State Environmental Planning Policy No 1—Development Standards does not

apply to subclause (1) (d).

It is the obligation of those responsible for any exempt development undertaken to demonstrate, if required by the Council, that they have met the appropriate requirements for any exempt development outlined in this Schedule.

Clause 5 of State Environmental Planning Policy No 10—Retention of Low-Cost Rental Accommodation restricts the application of exempt development in relation to low-cost rental accommodation.

Table

Column 1

Column 2

Erection and use, or carrying

Requirements

out, of any of the following

Any exempt development listed

Complies with the “deemed-to satisfy”

in this column

provisions of the Building Code of Australia that

are applicable to the relevant site.

Meets all relevant Australian Standards.

Does not contravene any valid consents that are applicable to the relevant site.

Does not obstruct drainage of the site.

Is carried out at least 1 m from any easement or public sewer main and complies with Sydney Water’s policy relating to building over or adjacent to sewers.

Stormwater is connected to an existing system and not redirected onto an adjoining property.

Does not require a tree with a height of 10 m, or a crown width of 10 m, or a trunk circumference of 1.5 m measured at 1 m above ground or more to be removed, unless a Tree Preservation Order has been obtained.

Does not reduce the structural integrity of any building.

All equipment is installed according to

manufacturer’s specifications and by qualified

tradespeople where relevant.

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Column 2

Erection and use, or carrying

Requirements

out, of any of the following

Meets all WorkCover requirements, particularly

for work involving hoarding, scaffolding,

removal of lead paint and asbestos.

Note. It is the obligation of those responsible for any exempt development undertaken to have obtained consent from the owners or owners corporation (body corporate), if relevant.

Access ramps for the disabled

Heritage

Not on the site of a heritage item

and associated hand rails

or on the street elevation in a

conservation area.

Size

Maximum height of ramp: 1 m (above existing ground level).

Maximum height of handrail: 1 m above the ramp or step.

Advertising:

1 Business identification sign

Heritage

Not attached to a heritage item or

(flush wall sign)

adjacent to a heritage item.

Illumination

Not illuminated.

Usage

Maximum one per site (residential building).

Maximum 2 per site

(non-residential use or building

for which consent granted).

Size

Maximum 0.45 m in length and

0.3 m in height.

Siting

Not above awning.

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Column 2

Erection and use, or carrying

Requirements

out, of any of the following

Content

Sign contains only:

(a)

identification of the place

or premises,

(b)

occupation or activity

identification of an premises,

(c)

necessary directions or cautions relating to the place or premises,

(d)

statutory notifications

required or permitted to be

displayed at the place or

premises.

2

Change of message on

Status

Sign was previously consented to

existing sign

by the Council or was erected as

exempt development.

Illumination

No change to authorised

illumination.

Content

New message complies with any

content requirements of the

consent.

Any advertisement for an alcohol product is on premises where that product is sold.

Structure

No change in dimensions.

Not a roof sign.

3 Community notice sign

Illumination

Not illuminated.

(a notice or display by a

public authority)

Structure

Not permanently or structurally

attached to the building.

Content

Contains only a notice or display

of public information giving

information or directions about

services provided by the

authority.

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Column 1

Column 2

Erection and use, or carrying

Requirements

out, of any of the following

4

Fascia sign

Heritage

Not attached to a heritage item or

(a sign on the fascia or

adjacent to a heritage item.

return end of an awning)

Not in a conservation area.

Illumination

Not illuminated.

Usage

Maximum one per site.

Size

Does not project above or below

the fascia or return end of the

awning.

Is flush with the fascia.

5 Real estate sign

Illumination

Not illuminated.

Size

No return exceeds 0.2 m.

Residential premises or premises containing serviced apartments— does not exceed 2.5 m2 in total

area.

Commercial/industrial

premises—does not exceed

4.5 m2 in total area.

Content

Contains only a notice that the

building or site to which it is

fixed is for sale or letting.

Duration

Use of the sign is not exempt

development later than 14 days

after letting or sale of the

premises to which sign relates.

6

Temporary sign

Size

Maximum height 3 m.

(a sign announcing a local

event—religious,

educational, cultural,

political, social or

recreational)

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Erection and use, or carrying

Requirements

out, of any of the following

Sign is no higher than building it is mounted on.

Maximum area 3 m2.

Illumination

Not illuminated.

Content

Any sponsor’s names or logos are

less prominent than message.

Duration

Displayed no earlier than 28 days

before an event.

Use of the sign is not exempt development later than 14 days after the event.

7 Top hamper sign

Heritage

Not attached to a heritage item or

(a sign painted on or

adjacent to a heritage item.

attached to the transom of a doorway or display window at the ground floor level of a building)

Not in a conservation area.

Siting

Minimum height of 2.6 m above

footpath.

Usage

Maximum one per premises.

Size

Does not extend below the head

of the doorway or window to

which it is attached.

Does not extend more than 0.2 m beyond any building alignment.

Illumination

Not illuminated.

8 Under awning sign

Heritage

Not attached to a heritage item or

(a sign that is attached to

adjacent to a heritage item.

and hangs below an awning)

Not in a conservation area.

Illumination

Not illuminated, except for commercial, mixed use and residential D zones.

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Column 2

Erection and use, or carrying

Requirements

out, of any of the following

Usage

Maximum one per premises.

Siting

Securely fixed to awning.

Erected horizontal to the ground.

Size

Does not project beyond the

awning.

Not less than 2.6 m from the ground or footpath.

Maximum length of 2.5 m. Maximum height of 0.5 m.

9

Window sign

Heritage

Not attached to a heritage item or

(a sign displayed on a shop

adjacent to a heritage item.

window)

Not in a conservation area.

Illumination

Not illuminated.

Usage

Maximum one per shop front.

Siting

Located on ground level facade.

Size

At least 75% of shop front

window remains uncovered.

Aerials/Antennae

Heritage

Not attached to a heritage item or

(not including satellite

adjacent to a heritage item.

dishes/microwave antennae—

dealt with as

telecommunications facilities)

Usage

For domestic use only.

Maximum of one per residential

building.

Size

Maximum height 3 m above roof

ridge.

Air conditioning/central

Heritage

Not attached to a heritage item or

heating/heat pump units for

on the street elevation in a

residential buildings

conservation area.

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Erection and use, or carrying

Requirements

out, of any of the following

Siting

Attached to an external wall or

ground mounted.

Not on a street frontage.

Minimum 1.5 m from boundary.

Enclosed in a sound proof

structure to meet noise

requirements.

Noise

Noise level does not exceed

5dB(A) above ambient

background noise level measured

at property boundary.

Obtain certification for the noise

level requirement, from a

qualified sound engineer.

Note. Failure to comply with, and obtain certification for the noise level requirement may result in removal and/or fine.

Awnings, canopies, shutters,

Heritage

Not attached to a heritage item or

storm blinds, vergolas

on the street elevation in a

conservation area.

Usage

On residential buildings in

residential zones only.

Siting

Located wholly within property

boundaries.

On windows only, not on roofs.

Size

Maximum combined area 10 m2.

Development

Does not exceed building height

standard

plane specified in clause 18.

Note. Non-structural; capable of ready

removal/retraction; canvas/plastic material or the like

(not corrugated iron).

Balustrades

Heritage

Not on a heritage item.

Not on the front facade in a conservation area.

Type

Replacement only.

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Erection and use, or carrying

Requirements

out, of any of the following

Size

Maximum height 1 m.

Barbecues

Foreshore

Not within foreshore building

(built structures)

area.

Siting

Located in rear yard.

Minimum 0.9 m from property

boundary.

Size

Maximum area 2 m2.

Maximum height 1.8 m.

Structure

Unroofed.

Development

Does not exceed building height

standard

plane specified in clause 18.

Landscaped area is no less than that required by clause 20.

Bed and breakfast

Usage

Involves the use of an existing

accommodation

lawful dwelling by its permanent

residents for the temporary

accommodation of visitors for

commercial purposes.

No employees other than

permanent residents of the

dwelling.

No display or sale of goods from the premises.

registration of the premises under

sections 10–13 of the Shops and

Would not have required the immediately before their repeal.

Amenity

No interference with the amenity

of the surrounding residents or

neighbourhood.

Advertising

No display of advertisements on the premises (other than a notice or sign exhibited on that dwelling to indicate the name and

occupation of the resident).

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Erection and use, or carrying

Requirements

out, of any of the following

Dwelling

A maximum of 3 guest bedrooms,

accommodating no more than

6 persons total.

Type

A minimum of 2 bathrooms.

Fire safety

Has a smoke detection system

that complies with relevant

Australian Standards.

Has smoke alarms and evacuation

lighting in accordance with The

Housing Provisions of the

Building Code of Australia as

applicable to a Class 1b building.

Has a fire extinguisher and fire blanket in the kitchen.

Approval

Approval has been obtained from

the owners corporation, or the

community, precinct or

neighbourhood association,

where a dwelling is subject to the

Strata Schemes Management Act

1996 or the Community Land

Management Act 1989.

Bird aviaries

Foreshore

Not within foreshore building

(including poultry)

area.

Usage

Used only for domestic purposes.

Siting

Located in rear yard.

Minimum 0.9 m from boundary.

Not within 6 m of any habitable room of any dwelling.

Size

Maximum area 10 m2.

Maximum height 1.8 m.

Development

Does not exceed building height

standard

plane specified in clause 18.

Landscaped area is no less than that required by clause 20.

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Column 1

Column 2

Erection and use, or carrying

Requirements

out, of any of the following

Bushfire hazard reduction

Work

Work to be carried out

consistently with a plan of

operations and a bush fire risk

management plan under the Rural

Fires Act 1997.

Cabanas, garden sheds,

Foreshore

Not within foreshore building

gazebos, greenhouses

line.

Usage

Not used as a dwelling or

habitable room.

Siting

Located in rear yard.

Minimum 0.9 m from property

boundary.

Size

Maximum area 10 m2.

Maximum height 2.7 m.

Structure

Free-standing.

Structurally stable and securely

anchored.

Materials

Non-reflective surface finishes.

Development

Does not exceed building height

standard

plane specified in clause 18.

Landscaped area is no less than that required by clause 20.

Change of use of building:

1

Change of use of one shop to

Type

Previous use was a lawful use.

another shop

(excluding refreshment

rooms or takeaway food

shops)

Usage

Must be a permissible use in the

zone.

Must comply with any condition

of consent.

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Column 2

Erection and use, or carrying

Requirements

out, of any of the following

Existing use rights do not apply.

Obtain a Trade Waste Agreement with Sydney Water Corporation, if the specific use results in the

discharge of trade waste.

Duration

No extension to hours outside

existing approved hours of

operation.

Size

No change to approved area of

premises.

Registration

Where the use requires registration under other legislation, registration must be

obtained.

2

Change of use of a

Type

Previous use was a lawful use.

refreshment room or

takeaway food shop to a

shop

Usage

Must be a permissible use in the

zone.

Must comply with any condition

of consent.

Existing use rights do not apply.

Obtain a Trade Waste Agreement with Sydney Water Corporation, if the specific use results in the

discharge of trade waste.

Duration

No extension to hours outside

existing approved hours of

operation.

Size

Floor area not to exceed 200 m2.

No change to approved area of premises.

Registration

Where the use requires registration under other legislation, registration must be

obtained.

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Column 1

Column 2

Erection and use, or carrying

Requirements

out, of any of the following

3

Change of use of one

Type

Previous use was a lawful use.

refreshment room to

another refreshment room

Usage

Must be a permissible use in the

zone.

Must comply with any condition

of consent.

Existing use rights do not apply.

Obtain a Trade Waste Agreement with Sydney Water Corporation, if the specific use results in the

discharge of trade waste.

Duration

No extension to hours outside

existing approved hours of

operation.

Size

Floor area not to exceed 200 m2.

No change to approved area of premises.

Registration

Where the use requires registration under other legislation, registration must be

obtained.

4

Change of use of one type of

Type

Previous use was a lawful use.

commercial premises to

another type of commercial

premises

Usage

Must be a permissible use in the

zone.

Must comply with any condition

of consent.

Existing use rights do not apply.

Not in a residential D zone.

Obtain a Trade Waste Agreement with Sydney Water Corporation, if the specific use results in the

discharge of trade waste.

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Column 1

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Erection and use, or carrying

Requirements

out, of any of the following

Duration

No extension to hours outside

existing approved hours of

operation.

Size

No change to approved area of

premises.

Registration

Where the use requires registration under other legislation, registration must be

obtained.

5

Change of use of one type of

Type

Previous use was a lawful use.

commercial premises to a

shop

Usage

Must be a permissible use in the

zone.

Must comply with any condition

of consent.

Existing use rights do not apply.

Obtain a Trade Waste Agreement with Sydney Water Corporation, if the specific use results in the

discharge of trade waste.

Duration

No extension to hours outside

existing approved hours of

operation.

Size

No change to approved area of

premises.

Registration

Where the use requires registration under other legislation, registration must be

obtained.

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Column 1

Column 2

Erection and use, or carrying

Requirements

out, of any of the following

Clothes hoist/lines

Siting

Located in rear yard.

Not visible from street or public place.

Decks/verandahs

Heritage

Not on the site of a heritage item.

Behind the building line in a conservation area.

Siting

Side setbacks minimum 0.9 m

from property boundary or match

those for existing dwelling,

whichever is greater.

Minimum 10 m setback from any

adjoining land in the Bushland

zone.

Foreshore

Not within the foreshore building

area.

Size

Maximum area 10 m2.

Finished level not greater than

0.5 m above existing ground

level.

Structure

Uncovered.

Materials

Made of timber.

Development

Landscaped area is no less than

standard

that required by clause 20.

Demolition of

building/structure:

1 Demolition of building

Heritage

Not of a heritage item.

eg pergolas, sheds, fences,

decks etc

Not of a building in a

conservation area, unless the

building is an uncharacteristic

element in the conservation area.

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Type

Demolition of part of a building (other than a retaining wall) the erection of which would be

exempt development for the

purpose of this plan.

May involve non-structural demolition associated with decommissioning a building, but

not involving any change to the

external fabric or internal

structure of the building.

May involve stripping of internal, non-structural elements only of a building for maintenance or

repair purposes.

Works

Provision is made for erosion and

sediment control in accordance

with the Council’s brochure

called Erosion and Sediment

Control for Urban

Redevelopment.

2

Demolition of structure

Heritage

Not of a heritage item.

Not of a structure in a

conservation area, unless the

structure is an uncharacteristic

element in the conservation area.

Type

Demolition of a structure the

erection of which would be

exempt development for the

purpose of this plan.

Size

Maximum area of structure

25 m2.

Works

Demolition carried out in

accordance with Australian

Standard AS 2601—2001,

Demolition of structures.

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Erection and use, or carrying

Requirements

out, of any of the following

Display of goods on the footpath Usage

Used in conjunction with an

existing shop for which consent

has been granted in an area that is

zoned commercial, mixed use or

residential D.

Permit must be obtained from the

Council.

Must not involve any live or

recorded entertainment including

music, broadcast programs,

flashing lights or the like.

Must not include sandwich boards or any other form of advertising placed on the ground.

Location

Area is immediately adjoining the

shop front and does not obstruct

access to this or to adjacent

shops.

Siting

A minimum of 1.8 m of footpath,

immediately adjacent to the

roadway, remains clear of goods.

Size

Area is no greater than 5 m2.

Structure

Goods are displayed at ground

level or on stable, temporary

structures no higher than 1.5 m.

Goods are not stacked.

No construction work involved.

No permanent structures.

Advertising

No signs or advertising displayed

on footpath.

All goods, materials and

equipment are temporary and

removed from the footpath at

close of business.

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Requirements

out, of any of the following

Driveways and pathways

Heritage

Not on the site of a heritage item

or on the street elevation in a

conservation area.

Siting

Not over public land.

Does not require new gutter

crossing, or new opening in front

boundary fence.

Structure

Not elevated or suspended above

existing ground level.

Replacement only.

Drainage

Does not increase rate or

concentration of stormwater

run-off to neighbouring

properties.

Development

Landscaped area is no less than

standard

that required by clause 20.

Fences:

Heritage

Not on the site of a heritage item

(other than fences required to

or adjacent to a heritage item.

be erected by the Swimming

Pools Act 1992)

Not forward of the front building line on a site in a conservation area.

Foreshore

Not within foreshore building

area.

1 Boundary fences: (a) Front and side

Materials

Constructed of timber, metal or

(between the building line

lightweight materials.

and street or any other

public place)

Size

Maximum height 1 m.

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Requirements

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(b) Side

Materials

Constructed of timber, metal or

(between the building line

lightweight materials.

and the rear boundary)

and rear

Size

Maximum height 1.8 m.

2

Masonry or brick fences

Size

Maximum height 0.9 m.

Structure

Constructed in accordance with

relevant Australian Standards.

Fire upgrading of a building

Heritage

Not in relation to a heritage item.

Type

Does not involve structural alterations or changes to the external configuration of the building.

Must obtain certification from a grade 1 or 2 Accredited Certifier that works have been completed in accordance with Building Code of Australia fire safety

requirements.

Work

Work to be carried out in

compliance with the requirements

of an order of the Council or as an

approved voluntary fire safety

upgrade.

Note. Approval for a voluntary fire safety upgrade requires a letter of approval from the Council.

Home occupations

Usage No employees other than

permanent residents of the

dwelling or dwelling-house.

No display or sale of goods from the premises.

Not restricted premises.

Would not have required the immediately before their repeal.

registration of the premises under

sections 10–13 of the Shops and

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Requirements

out, of any of the following

Amenity

No interference with the amenity

of the surrounding residents or

neighbours.

Advertising

No display of advertisements on the premises (other than a notice or sign exhibited on that dwelling to indicate the name and

occupation of the resident).

Note. Owners corporation (body corporate) approval is required for home occupation in a unit or flat.

Letterbox

Usage

Designed for use and used in conjunction with residential premises.

Not more than 2 letterboxes per site.

Size

Maximum height 1.2 m above

ground level.

Structure

Structurally stable with adequate

footings.

Numbering

Recognised numbering visible

from street alignment.

Maintenance to heritage items

Heritage

On the site of a heritage item or in

and/or properties within a

a conservation area:

conservation area

(a)

only minor conservation

works,

(b)

no adverse effect on heritage significance,

(c)

the proponent has notified

the Council in writing of

the proposed development

and the Council has

advised the proponent in

writing before the

development is carried out

that it is satisfied that

development consent is

not required because of

this exemption.

No impact on heritage

significance.

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Erection and use, or carrying

Requirements

out, of any of the following

Type

Repainting of existing painted

surfaces.

Replacement of guttering,

handrails, steps, fences, roofs

(excluding skylights), driveways,

doors, windows and gates and the

like.

Repointing.

No change to windows and door openings.

No change to roof configuration.

Contributes to conservation of the

building.

Size

No change in dimensions of

building or its elements.

No additional structures.

Materials

Replacing existing materials with

the same materials.

Replacing with materials that

would originally have been used

subject to engineers certification

that roof structure can carry the

load.

Replacement windows and doors match existing original windows and doors.

Minor external alterations:

Heritage

Not to a heritage item.

Not in a conservation area.

Type

Attached fittings, bagging,

maintenance, painting, rendering

and repair, or the like.

1

Re-cladding of roofs or walls Heritage

Not carried out on a heritage item

or adjacent to a heritage item.

Not in a conservation area.

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Requirements

out, of any of the following

Type

Replacing existing materials with

similar materials that are

compatible with the existing

building and finish.

Does not involve structural alterations or change to the external configuration of the

building.

2 Replacement of windows,

Heritage

Not involving a heritage item or

glazed areas, external doors

on the street elevation in a

conservation area.

Size

Does not reduce or increase light

and ventilation.

Does not change opacity.

Materials

Replacement in residential

premises with materials that

comply with Australian

Standards.

Minor internal alterations:

1

Residential premises

Type

Non-structural work.

Renovation of bathrooms,

kitchens, inclusion of built-in

fixtures such as vanities,

cupboards and wardrobes.

Replacement of:

(a)

doors, or

(b)

linings (wall, ceiling or

floor), or

(c)

deteriorated frame

members,

with materials of equal or improved specifications.

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Erection and use, or carrying

Requirements

out, of any of the following

Does not involve structural

changes to the internal layout of

the dwelling or removal of load

bearing wall.

Painting undertaken on existing

painted surfaces.

2

Non-residential premises

Heritage

Not to a heritage item.

Type

Non load-bearing work such as

shelving, displays, benches,

partitions.

Building has a current fire safety measures schedule.

Work

Complies with fire safety

requirements of the Building

Code of Australia.

Does not involve, alter or

interfere with the performance of

any fire safety measure identified

in the current fire safety measures

schedule.

Usage

Complies with NSW food safety

standards.

Not a take-away food shop or drive-in take-away food shop.

Size

Does not increase floor space.

Outdoor dining

Usage

Used in conjunction with an

existing refreshment room for

which consent has been granted

in an area that is zoned

commercial, mixed use or

residential D.

Permit must be obtained from the

Council.

Does not involve any live or

recorded entertainment including

music, broadcast programs,

flashing lights, or the like.

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Requirements

out, of any of the following

Location

Area is immediately adjoining refreshment room and does not obstruct access to this, or to

adjacent shops.

Siting

A minimum of 1.8 m between the

seating and roadway remains

clear of seating.

Size

No greater than 5 m2.

Structure

Except where approved by the

Council, does not use any

permanent structures to delineate

the area to be used for the

accommodation of diners or for

the display of goods.

Where approved by the Council,

uses removable screens or

removable planter boxes, no

higher than 0.5 m, to delineate the

outdoor area.

Amenity

All materials and equipment are temporary and are removed from the footpath at close of business.

No construction work involved.

Advertising

No signs or advertising displayed

on the footpath.

Display only the name or logo of the establishment on furniture and equipment.

Do not display any general

advertising.

Do not place sandwich boards on the footpath.

Umbrellas

Subject to approval under

existing permit, installation of up

to 3 separate umbrellas.

Maximum diameter of 1 m.

Note. Private use on public land is subject to licence agreement with the Council and issue of permit.

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Erection and use, or carrying

Requirements

out, of any of the following

Park and street furniture, and

Heritage

Consultation must be undertaken

engineering works undertaken

with the Council’s conservation

by the Council only on public

planner when involving a heritage

land

item or property within a

(seats, bins, picnic tables, minor

conservation area.

shelters, bollards, seawalls,

fences and the like, not

including bus shelters)

Location

Located on land under control of

the Council.

Siting

Does not affect sight lines or restrict pedestrian movement.

Structure

Structurally stable and securely

anchored.

Consultation

Is included in a plan that has been subject to public consultation and approved by the Council

resolution eg streetscape project,

public domain strategy, public

works program.

Patio/paving

Heritage

Not on the site of a heritage item.

(for use incidental to the use of

a dwelling)

Not forward of the front building line on a site in a conservation area.

Siting

At existing ground level.

Size

Maximum combined area 20 m2

for site.

Soft landscaping is at least 80% of total landscaped area of the site.

Drainage

No entry of water into a building.

No increase in rate or

concentration of stormwater

run-off from the site.

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Requirements

out, of any of the following

Development

Landscaped area is no less than

standard

that required by clause 20.

Pergola

Heritage

Not on the site of a heritage item

(not vergola or the like)

or on the street elevation in a

conservation area.

Type

Not roofed or enclosed.

Siting

Minimum 0.9 m from property

boundary.

Size

Maximum area 20 m2.

Maximum height 2.4 m.

Structure

Structurally stable and securely

anchored.

Development

Landscaped area is no less than

standard

that required by clause 20.

Playground equipment, cubby

houses etc:

1

If for residential use only

Siting

Minimum 0.9 m from side

property boundaries.

Rear yard only.

Size

Maximum height 2.1 m.

Maximum area 10 m2.

Structure

Structurally stable and securely

anchored.

Development

Landscaped area is no less than

standard

that required by clause 20.

2

If for non-residential use eg

Type

Not for commercial use.

child care, schools

Siting

Minimum 3 m from side and rear

property boundaries.

Size

Maximum height 2.1 m.

Structure

Structurally stable and securely

anchored.

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Erection and use, or carrying

Requirements

out, of any of the following

3 On community land

Type

Replacing existing equipment

(as defined by the Local

only.

Government Act 1993)

Consultation

Works have been subjected to a

public participation process ie

public consultation, have been

approved by the Council and

included in Capital Works

Budget.

Ponds, fountains, water features Size

Maximum height 1.8 m.

Structure

Freestanding or on a masonry or

brick structure.

Not on boundary fence.

Not attached to wooden fence.

Retaining walls

Foreshore

Not within the foreshore building

area.

Usage

Does not restrict or alter

stormwater drainage.

Size

Maximum height 0.5 m from

existing ground level.

Structure

Masonry and timber walls to

comply with relevant Australian

Standards.

Skylight/rooflight/air vent

Heritage

Not attached to a heritage item.

Not on the front facade of a building in a conservation area.

Usage

Not more than one installation per

25 m2 of roof area.

Siting

Minimum 0.9 m from property

boundary.

Minimum 0.9 m from any

common wall between attached

dwellings.

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Requirements

out, of any of the following

Minimum 1.8 m from any rooflight in another building on the lot or in a detached part of the same building.

Size

Maximum area of skylight not to exceed 20% of the roof plane on which it is located.

Solar water heater

Heritage

Not attached to a heritage item.

(attached to a residential

building)

Foreshore

Not within the foreshore building

area.

Siting

Located on rear of property.

Not visible from street, foreshores or reserves.

Structure

Installation must be flush with a

roof alignment.

Telecommunications facilities

Refer to the Telecommunications (Low-impact

Facilities) Determination 1997 of the

Commonwealth under the Telecommunications

Act 1997 of the Commonwealth.

Temporary structures on roads

Usage

Structure is for purposes of a

and open space

public market, gala, exhibition,

entertainment or festival for

which a permit has been issued by

the Council.

Roads

Road lawfully closed for event.

Only on roads adjoining land in

the commercial, mixed use or

residential D zone.

Location

Does not obstruct pedestrian

access to shops or other premises.

Does not obstruct footpaths.

Structure

Erected no more than 12 hours

before event.

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Erection and use, or carrying

Requirements

out, of any of the following

No disturbance to road or ground surface, or street furniture.

Maximum height 3 m.

Removal

All temporary structures, goods

and litter removed within

12 hours after the end of the

event.

No temporary structure to remain

in place longer than 24 hours.

Goods

Goods are displayed at ground

display

level or on stable, temporary

structures no higher than 1.5 m.

Consultation

Is included in a plan that has been subject to public consultation and approved by the Council

resolution eg streetscape project,

public domain strategy, public

works program.

Water heaters

Siting

At ground level.

(excluding solar systems, which are dealt with separately in this table)

Behind building line.

Energy

A Greenhouse Score of 4 or

greater.

Water tanks

Refer to State Environmental Planning Policy

No 4—Development Without Consent and

Miscellaneous Exempt and Complying

Development: clause 16.

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Omit the Schedule. Insert instead:

Schedule 7

Complying development

(Clause 13)

Note. State Environmental Planning Policy No 10—Retention of Low-Cost Rental Accommodation, Clause 5 restricts the application of complying development in relation to low-cost rental accommodation.

Section 76A (6) of the Act states that complying development is not available in the case of:

(a)

designated development, or

(b)

development that requires the concurrence of a person other than the consent authority, or the Director-General of the Department of Environment and Conservation, or

(c)

land that is critical habitat or a wilderness area, or

(d)

a heritage item subject to an interim heritage order or listed in an LEP or other planning instrument, or

(e)

land that is an environmentally sensitive area.

Clause 13 of this plan states:

(1)

Subject to the provisions of the Act, development is complying development if it

is development which:

(a)

is permissible, with consent, in the zone in which it is to be carried out, and

(b)

is listed in a development category in Schedule 7, and

(c)

satisfies all of the requirements specified in the standards for the relevant development category in Schedule 7, and

(d)

complies with all development standards specified in the provisions of this plan which would apply to the development if it were not complying development, and

(e)

would not be carried out on land reserved for acquisition by a public authority as identified in an environmental planning instrument.

(2)

A complying development certificate issued for any such development is subject

to the conditions specified in Schedule 8.

(3)

A complying development certificate that relates to the erection of builders’

sheds or portable facilities must:

(a)

state that the sheds or toilet facilities are temporary buildings, and

(b)

specify a removal date that is no later than one year after the date of issue of the complying development certificate.

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Single storey dwellings—not in

conservation areas

Requirements

All building work complies with the “deemed-to-satisfy” provisions of the

Building Code of Australia.

Development does not contravene any valid consents that are applicable to the

relevant site.

Complies with residential controls in this plan and North Sydney Development

Control Plan 2002 that is, with provisions regulating building height, building

height plane, landscaped area and lot size.

Maximum building height of 5.5 m.

Common controls

Controls—Acoustic privacy for residents

Noise levels within dwellings, with windows closed, do not exceed the following:

(a)

recreation/work areas—40dB(A),

(b)

sleeping areas—35dB(A).

Controls—Attics

No attic rooms.

Controls—Car parking

Do not provide underground parking for detached dwellings.

Carparking does not exceed the maximum requirements in North Sydney

Development Control Plan 2002.

Controls—Decks

No decks or balconies above ground floor level.

Controls—Dormers

No new or enlarged dormers.

Controls—Fences

Do not build front fences higher than 1 m. brushwood) higher than 0.9 m.

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Controls—Foreshore

Not within the foreshore building line or on foreshore.

Controls—Form, massing and scale

Finish the height of the ceiling of the ground floor no higher than 3.4 m

(measured vertically at any point above existing ground level).

Controls—Landscaped area

North Sydney

Provide landscaped area in accordance with clause 20 and than 10 m, or a girth greater than 1.5 m measured 1 m above the base of the tree.

Development Control Plan 2002.

Provide a minimum of 80% of the landscaped area as soft landscaped elements

such as gardens, lawns, shrubs and trees.

Finish the level of landscaped area to within 0.5 m of existing ground level.

Do not contravene the Council’s Tree Preservation Order.

Controls—Laneways

Where a laneway is the principal frontage address dwelling to the lane, do not alignment and landscape the setback with appropriate low maintenance plants.

conceal the front facade behind high walls, fences or garages.

Do not cover more than 50% of the width of the laneway frontage with car

spaces of any kind, or car park entrances.

Where a property has a frontage less than 7.5 m, do not provide more than one

car space.

Controls—Overshadowing

No increase in overshadowing to principal area of ground level private open space, habitable rooms or solar panels of any adjoining properties, between the hours of 9 am and 3 pm on 21 June.

Controls—Privacy

If a window will have a direct outlook to the windows of habitable rooms of an adjacent dwelling, the window in the proposed dwelling:

(a)

is offset from the edge of one window to the edge of the other by a distance of at least 0.5 m to limit views into the adjacent window, or

(b)

has sill heights of at least 1.5 m above floor level, or

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has fixed obscure glazing in any part of the window below 1.5 m above floor level, or

(d)

provides a fence at least 1.8 m high between the buildings.

Controls—Properties adjoining bushland

Not adjacent to bushland (consult zoning map for properties with a boundary to bushland).

Controls—Roofs

Must have a pitched roof. dwelling.

Maximum roof pitch of 36 degrees.

Minimum roof pitch of 26 degrees for a roof visible from any public place.

Minimum roof pitch of 14 degrees for a roof not visible from any public place.

Controls—Setbacks

All building work is set back behind the front building line. (The front building line being the line projected between the principal facades of the buildings on adjoining properties.)

All building work is set back by an average of the setback of the dwellings on land either side of the subject property, from the side and rear boundaries of the property, or a minimum of 0.9 m, whichever is the greater.

The eaves and roof gutter of any structure are a minimum distance, from the boundary, of 0.675 m.

Controls—Topography

Finish all ground levels no greater than 0.5 m from existing ground levels. smaller scale gardens.

Locate all habitable rooms (does not include bathrooms, laundries and

storerooms) above the existing ground level.

Do not remove or cover rock outcrops, overhangs, boulders, sandstone

platforms or sandstone retaining walls.

Do not excavate closer than 1 m to any boundary.

No excavation, footings or foundations within 1 m of any boundary.

Controls—Water and soil management

The land surrounding any structure is graded and drained to divert surface water to the street and clear of existing and proposed structures and adjoining premises (and does not require pumpouts, charged lines or on-site disposal).

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No construction over any registered easement without the approval of the owners corporation (body corporate) or relevant land owner benefiting from the easement.

No structure is constructed within 1 m of a sewer or water main without the prior approval of the relevant service authority, or relevant land owner, and must be in accordance with Sydney Water Corporation’s policy relating to building over or adjacent to sewers.

The development must comply with an erosion and sediment control plan that contains measures as to how erosion will be controlled and sediments trapped on building sites, in accordance with the Council’s brochure called Erosion and Sediment Control for Urban Development. The plan must accord with the guidelines for preparing an erosion and sediment control plan found in the brochure called Preparing an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan available from the Council.

Minimum requirements in relation to the erosion and sediment control plan

are:

(a)

providing a single stabilised entry/exit point for site access, and

(b)

diverting run-off away from disturbed areas and stockpiles towards stabilised areas using banks or channels, and

(c)

sediment fences being installed downslope to treat site run-off, and

(d)

gutter protection being used only as a precautionary measure if there is a risk of untreated run-off entering the waterways, and

(e)

building material stockpiles being located and managed in accordance with the guidelines, and

(f)

as soon as the roof is complete, temporary or permanent downpipes being installed for roof water drainage, and

(g)

dust minimisation in accordance with the guidelines.

Controls—Views

Do not obstruct views from streets and other public places, as identified in the character statement in North Sydney Development Control Plan 2002.

Development categories

Construction of detached, single storey dwelling without attic rooms: additional controls

Controls—Building height

Must comply with the requirements of clause 17 concerning building heights.

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Controls—Energy efficiency

Dwelling achieves a minimum 4 Star Rating when assessed in accordance with nationally accredited National House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS).

Controls—Lot frontage

Lot must have a minimum street frontage of 10 m.

Controls—Maintaining residential accommodation

There is no loss of residential accommodation on the site.

Controls—Streetscape

The street elevation of dwellings have:

(a)

a front door and window of a habitable room facing the street, and

(b)

a maximum unarticulated length of no more than 6 m elevation facing the public street.

Alterations and additions to a dwelling house: additional controls

Controls—Colours and materials

Match the design of the main dwelling by having the same or similar roof form, materials, colours and detailing.

Part 2

Single storey dwellings—in conservation

areas

Requirements

All building work complies with the “deemed-to-satisfy” provisions of the relevant site.

Building Code of Australia.

Development category

Alterations and additions behind the rear building line, not visible from a public place

Controls—Acoustic privacy for residents

Noise levels within dwellings, with windows closed, do not exceed the following:

(a)

recreation/work areas—40dB(A),

(b)

sleeping areas—35dB(A).

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Controls—Attics

No attic rooms.

Controls—Car parking

Do not provide underground parking for detached dwellings.

Car parking does not exceed the maximum requirements in North Sydney

Development Control Plan 2002.

Controls—Decks

No decks or balconies above ground floor level.

Controls—Dormers

No new or enlarged dormers.

Controls—Foreshore

Not within the foreshore building line or on foreshore.

Controls—Heritage, gardens and plantings

No removal of trees, garden designs or plantings of heritage significance.

Controls—Landscaped area

Development Control Plan 2002.

Provide a minimum of 80% of the landscaped area as soft landscaped elements

such as gardens, lawns, shrubs and trees.

Finish the level of landscaped area to within 0.5 m of existing ground level.

Do not contravene the Council’s Tree Preservation Order.

Provide landscaped area in accordance with clause 20 and North Sydney than 10 m, or a girth greater than 1.5 m measured 1 m above the base of the tree.

Controls—Laneways

conceal the front facade behind high walls, fences or garages.

Do not cover more than 50% of the width of the laneway frontage with car

spaces of any kind, or car park entrances.

Where a property has a frontage less than 7.5 m, do not provide more than one

car space.

Where a laneway is the principal frontage address dwelling to the lane, do not alignment and landscape the setback with appropriate low maintenance plants.

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Controls—Overshadowing

No increase in overshadowing to principal area of ground level private open space, habitable rooms or solar panels of any adjoining properties, between the hours of 9 am and 3 pm on 21 June.

Controls—Privacy

If a window will have a direct outlook to the windows of habitable rooms of an adjacent dwelling, the window in the proposed dwelling:

(a)

is offset from the edge of one window to the edge of the other by a distance of at least 0.5 m to limit views into the adjacent window, or

(b)

has sill heights of at least 1.5 m above floor level, or

(c)

has fixed obscure glazing in any part of the window below 1.5 m above floor level, or

(d)

provide a fence at least 1.8 m high between the buildings.

Controls—Properties adjoining bushland

Not adjacent to bushland (consult zoning map for properties with a boundary to bushland).

Controls—Roofs

Maximum roof pitch of 36 degrees. dwelling.

Minimum roof pitch of 26 degrees for a roof visible from any public place.

Minimum roof pitch of 14 degrees for a roof not visible from any public place.

Controls—Set backs

All building work is set back by an average of the setback of the dwellings on land either side of the subject property, from the side and rear boundaries of the property, or a minimum of 0.9 m, whichever is the greater.

The eaves and roof gutter of any structure are a minimum distance, from the boundary, of 0.675 m.

Controls—Topography

Finish all ground levels no greater than 0.5 m from existing ground levels.

Locate all habitable rooms (does not include bathrooms, laundries and

storerooms) above the existing ground level.

Do not remove or cover rock outcrops, overhangs, boulders, sandstone

platforms or sandstone retaining walls.

Do not excavate closer than 1 m to any boundary.

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No excavation, footings or foundations within 1 m of any boundary. smaller scale gardens.

Controls—Water and soil management

The land surrounding any structure is graded and drained to divert surface water to the street and clear of existing and proposed structures and adjoining premises (and does not require pumpouts, charged lines or on-site disposal).

No construction over any registered easement without the approval of the owners corporation (body corporate) or relevant land owner benefiting from the easement.

No structure is constructed within 1 m of a sewer or water main without the prior approval of the relevant service authority, or relevant land owner, and must be in accordance with Sydney Water Corporation’s policy relating to building over or adjacent to sewers.

The development must comply with an erosion and sediment control plan that contains measures as to how erosion will be controlled and sediments trapped on building sites, in accordance with the Council’s brochure called Erosion and Sediment Control for Urban Development. The plan must accord with the guidelines for preparing an erosion and sediment control plan found in the brochure called Preparing an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan available from the Council.

Minimum requirements in relation to the erosion and sediment control plan

are:

(a)

providing a single stabilised entry/exit point for site access, and

(b)

diverting run-off away from disturbed areas and stockpiles towards stabilised areas using banks or channels, and

(c)

sediment fences being installed downslope to treat site run-off, and

(d)

gutter protection being used only as a precautionary measure if there is a risk of untreated run-off entering the waterways, and

(e)

building material stockpiles being located and managed in accordance with the guidelines, and

(f)

as soon as the roof is complete, temporary or permanent downpipes being installed for roof water drainage, and

(g)

dust minimisation in accordance with the guidelines.

Controls—Views

Do not obstruct views from streets and other public places, as identified in the character statement in North Sydney Development Control Plan 2002.

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Attached dwellings and apartment

buildings

Requirements

All building work complies with the “deemed-to-satisfy” provisions of the

Building Code of Australia.

Development must not contravene any valid consents that are applicable to the

relevant site.

Relevant owners corporation approval has been obtained.

Common controls

Controls—Acoustic privacy for residents

Noise levels within dwellings, with windows closed, do not exceed the following:

(a)

recreation/work areas—40dB(A),

(b)

sleeping areas—35dB(A).

Controls—Attics

No attic rooms.

Controls—Car parking

Provide all parking associated with attached dwelling developments and

apartment buildings underground.

Car parking does not exceed the maximum requirements in North Sydney

Development Control Plan 2002.

Controls—Colours and materials

Alterations, additions and outbuildings visible from a public place match the design of the main dwelling through roof form, materials, colours and detailing.

Controls—Decks

No decks or balconies above ground floor level.

Controls—Density

No increase or reduction in the number of dwellings.

Controls—Dormers

No new or enlarged dormers.

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Controls—Fences

Do not build front fences higher than 1 m. brushwood) higher than 0.9 m.

Controls—Foreshore

Not within the foreshore building line or on foreshore.

Controls—Form, massing and scale

Finish the height of the ceiling of the ground floor no higher than 3.4 m

(measured vertically at any point above existing ground level).

Controls—Landscaped area

North Sydney

Provide landscaped area in accordance with clause 20 and than 10 m, or a girth greater than 1.5 m measured 1 m above the base of the tree.

Development Control Plan 2002.

Provide a minimum of 80% of the landscaped area as soft landscaped elements

such as gardens, lawns, shrubs and trees.

Finish the level of landscaped area to within 0.5 m of existing ground level.

Do not contravene the Council’s Tree Preservation Order.

Controls—Laneways

Where a laneway is the principal frontage address dwelling to the lane, do not alignment and landscape the setback with appropriate low maintenance plants.

conceal the front facade behind high walls, fences or garages.

Do not cover more than 50% of the width of the laneway frontage with car

spaces of any kind, or car park entrances.

Where a property has a frontage less than 7.5 m, do not provide more than one

car space.

Controls—Overshadowing

No increase in overshadowing to principal area of ground level private open space, habitable rooms or solar panels of any adjoining properties, between the hours of 9 am and 3 pm on 21 June.

Controls—Privacy

Skylights are a minimum of 1.5 m above the floor level.

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If a window will have a direct outlook to the windows of habitable rooms of an adjacent dwelling, the window in the proposed dwelling:

(a)

is offset from the edge of one window to the edge of the other by a distance of at least 0.5 m to limit views into the adjacent window, or

(b)

has sill heights of at least 1.5 m above floor level, or

(c)

has fixed obscure glazing in any part of the window below 1.5 m above floor level.

Controls—Properties adjoining bushland

Not adjacent to bushland (consult zoning map for properties with a boundary to bushland).

Controls—Roofs

Maximum roof pitch of 36 degrees. dwelling.

Minimum roof pitch of 26 degrees for a roof visible from any public place.

Minimum roof pitch of 14 degrees for a roof not visible from any public place.

Controls—Set backs

All building work is set back behind the front building line. (The front building line is defined as the line projected between the principal facades of the buildings on adjoining properties.)

All building work is set back by an average of the set back of the dwellings on land either side of the subject property, from the side and rear boundaries of the property, or minimum 0.9 m, whichever is the greater.

The eaves and roof gutter of any structure are a minimum distance, from the boundary, of 0.675 m.

Controls—Topography

No building above the ground level, within 1.5 m of any boundary. No excavation, footings or foundations within 1 m of any boundary.

Controls—Water and soil management

The land surrounding any structure is graded and drained to divert surface water to the street and clear of existing and proposed structures and adjoining premises (and does not require pumpouts, charged lines or on-site disposal).

No construction over any registered easement without the approval of the owners corporation (body corporate) or relevant land owner benefiting from the easement.

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No structure is constructed within 1 m of a sewer or water main without the prior approval of the relevant service authority, or relevant land owner, and must be in accordance with Sydney Water Corporation’s policy relating to building over or adjacent to sewers.

The development must comply with an erosion and sediment control plan that contains measures as to how erosion will be controlled and sediments trapped on building sites, in accordance with the Council’s brochure called Erosion and Sediment Control for Urban Development. The plan must accord with the guidelines for preparing an erosion and sediment control plan found in the brochure called Preparing an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan available from the Council.

Minimum requirements in relation to the erosion and sediment control plan

are:

(a)

providing a single stabilised entry/exit point for site access, and

(b)

diverting run-off away from disturbed areas and stockpiles towards stabilised areas using banks or channels, and

(c)

sediment fences being installed downslope to treat site run-off, and

(d)

gutter protection being used only as a precautionary measure if there is a risk of untreated run-off entering the waterways, and

(e)

building material stockpiles being located and managed in accordance with the guidelines, and

(f)

as soon as the roof is complete, temporary or permanent downpipes being installed for roof water drainage, and

(g)

dust minimisation in accordance with the guidelines.

Controls—Views

Do not obstruct views from streets and other public places, as identified in the character statement in North Sydney Development Control Plan 2002.

Development categories

Minor alterations and additions to attached dwellings or apartment buildings—not in conservation areas

Minor alterations and additions to attached dwellings or apartment buildings—in conservation areas: additional controls

Controls—Heritage, gardens and plantings

No removal of trees, garden designs or plantings of heritage significance.

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Fitout to alter a shop to a refreshment room

or take away food shop

Requirements

All building work complies with the “deemed-to-satisfy” provisions of the discharge.

Building Code of Australia.

Development must not contravene any valid consents that are applicable to the

relevant site.

Development consent has been granted for change of use.

Complies with relevant Australian Standards for disabled access and the

Disability Discrimination Act 1992 of the Commonwealth.

Development category

Minor alterations and internal fit out work to alter a shop to a refreshment room or take away food shop that does not change the building classification of the premises under the Building Code of Australia: additional controls

Controls—Compliance With North Sydney Council Food

Premises Code, NSW Food Safety Standards and Protection of the

Environment Operations Act 1997

All aspects of the food handling areas, waste storage areas and internal shop layout comply with the North Sydney Food Premises Code, as adopted by the Council in July 1995, Council’s Garbage Bay Code and any relevant Australian Standards.

Protection of the specific use results in the discharge of trade waste.

Noise, air, waste and water emissions comply with the

Environment Operations Act 1997 and the regulations under that Act.

Controls—Floor space

No change in the gross floor area.

Maximum of 20 seats.

All proposed building work is within the existing approved envelope of the

premises.

No change to external walls.

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Land subdivision—not in conservation

areas

Requirements

All building work complies with the “deemed-to-satisfy” provisions of the with this plan.

Building Code of Australia.

Development must not contravene any valid consents that are applicable to the

relevant site.

Development categories

Subdivision

Subdivision for the purpose of:

(a)

correcting an encroachment on a lot, or

(b)

boundary adjustments that do not create a different number of lots: additional controls.

Controls—Landscaped area

Provide landscaped area in accordance with clause 20 and North Sydney

Development Control Plan 2002.

Controls—Lot frontage

Must maintain existing, or comply with the requirements for new, lot frontage and access from a public road in accordance with this plan.

Part 6

Construction of garages/carports—not in

conservation areas

Requirements

All building work complies with the “deemed-to-satisfy” provisions of the

Building Code of Australia.

Development must not contravene any valid consents that are applicable to the

relevant site.

Relevant owners corporation approval has been obtained.

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Construction of garages/carports associated with a dwelling house

Controls—Building height

Maximum building height 3 m.

Does not exceed the building height plane specified in clause 18.

Controls—Dwellings

No habitable rooms.

Controls—Properties adjoining bushland

Not adjacent to bushland (consult zoning map for properties with a boundary to bushland).

Controls—Site access and circulation

No new gutter or footpath crossing is to be created. materials or are graded to provide for on-site stormwater management.

No alteration to existing front fence.

The finished level of the driveway is within a maximum of 0.25 m from

existing ground level.

Driveways are a minimum of 0.5 m from the side boundary.

Driveways are a minimum of 0.5 m clear of all drainage structures on the kerb

and gutter and do not interfere with the existing public utility infrastructure,

including the Council drainage structures, unless prior approval is obtained

from the relevant authority.

Driveways are a minimum distance of 6 m from a road intersection.

Car parking does not exceed the maximum requirements in North Sydney

Development Control Plan 2002.

Controls—Size

1 car space only.

Maximum area 20 m2.

Controls—Streetscape

Carports and garages that are visible from a public place:

(a)

face the public street or access way to which they provide access,

(b)

are set back behind the front building line of the building,

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complement the design of the associated dwelling by having the same or similar roof form, materials, colours and detailing.

Controls—Topography

Finish all ground levels no greater than 0.5 m from existing ground levels. smaller scale gardens.

Do not remove or cover rock outcrops, overhangs, boulders, sandstone

platforms or sandstone retaining walls.

Controls—Water and soil management

The land surrounding any structure is graded and drained to divert surface water to the street and clear of existing and proposed structures and adjoining premises (and does not require pumpouts, charged lines or on-site disposal).

No construction over any registered easement without the approval of the owners corporation (body corporate) or relevant land owner benefiting from the easement.

No structure is constructed within 1 m of a sewer or water main without the prior approval of the relevant service authority, or relevant land owner, and must be in accordance with Sydney Water Corporation’s policy relating to building over or adjacent to sewers.

The development must comply with an erosion and sediment control plan that contains measures as to how erosion will be controlled and sediments trapped on building sites, in accordance with the Council’s brochure called Erosion and Sediment Control for Urban Development. The plan must accord with the guidelines for preparing an erosion and sediment control plan found in the brochure called Preparing an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan available from the Council.

Minimum requirements in relation to the erosion and sediment control plan

are:

(a)

providing a single stabilised entry/exit point for site access, and

(b)

diverting run-off away from disturbed areas and stockpiles towards stabilised areas using banks or channels, and

(c)

sediment fences being installed downslope to treat site run-off, and

(d)

gutter protection being used only as a precautionary measure if there is a risk of untreated run-off entering the waterways, and

(e)

building material stockpiles being located and managed in accordance with the guidelines, and

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(f)

as soon as the roof is complete, temporary or permanent downpipes being installed for roof water drainage, and

(g)

dust minimisation in accordance with the guidelines.

Controls—Views

Do not obstruct views from streets and other public places, as identified in the character statement in North Sydney Development Control Plan 2002.

[25]      Schedule 8

Omit the Schedule. Insert instead:

Schedule 8

Complying development certificate

standard conditions

(Clause 13)

Part 1

Conditions prior to works commencing

1      Conditions that apply before work begins

(1)

Two days before any site works, building or demolition begins, the person having the benefit of the complying development certificate must notify adjoining owners that work will commence.

(2)

Before any site works, building or demolition is started, the person having the benefit of the complying development certificate must:

(a)

notify the Council of the name, address, phone number and licence number of the builder, and

(b)

erect a sign at the front of the property with the builder’s name, licence number, site address, consent number and contact telephone number, and

(c)

provide a temporary on-site toilet or access to an existing toilet on site, and

(d)

protect and support any neighbouring buildings that might be affected by the proposed development, and

(e)

protect any public place from obstruction or inconvenience caused by the carrying out of the proposed development, and

(f)

set up barriers sufficient to prevent any substance from the site falling onto a public place.

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2      Approved plans on site

A copy of all approved certified plans, specifications and documents incorporating conditions of certification must be kept on site at all times so as to be readily available for perusal by any officer of the Council or the Principal Certifying Authority.

3      Building Code of Australia

All building work must be carried out in accordance with the “deemed-to-satisfy” provisions of the Building Code of Australia.

4 Home Building Act 1989

(1)

Building work that involves residential building work (within the meaning of the Home Building Act 1989) must not be carried out unless the principal certifying authority:

(a)

in the case of work to be done by a licensee under that Act:

(i)

has been informed in writing of the licensee’s name and contractor licence number, and

(ii)

is satisfied that the licensee has complied with the requirements of Part 6 of that Act, or

(b)

in the case of work to be done by any other person:

(i)

has been informed in writing of the person’s name and owner-builder permit number, or

(ii)

has been given a declaration, signed by the owner of the land, that states that the reasonable market cost of the labour and materials involved in the work is less than the amount prescribed for the purposes of the definition of owner-builder work in section 29 of that Act,

and is given appropriate information and declarations under paragraphs (a) and (b) whenever arrangements for the doing of the work are changed in such a manner as to render out of date any information or declaration previously given under either of those paragraphs.

Note. The amount referred to in paragraph (b) (ii) is prescribed by regulations under the Home Building Act 1989. As at the date on which this Schedule was gazetted, that amount was $5,000 (inclusive of GST). As those regulations are amended from time to time, that amount may vary.

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(2)

A certificate purporting to be issued by an approved insurer under Part 6 of the Home Building Act 1989 that states that a person is the holder of an insurance policy issued for the purposes of that Part is, for the purposes of this clause, sufficient evidence that the person has complied with the requirements of that Part.

5      Excavation/demolition

(1)

All excavations and backfilling associated with the erection or demolition of a building must be executed in accordance with any appropriate Australian Standards including those relating to safety.

(2)

All excavations associated with the erection or demolition of a building must be properly guarded and protected to prevent them from being dangerous to life or property.

6      Retaining walls and drainage

If the soil conditions require it:

(a)

retaining walls associated with the erection or demolition of a building or other approved methods of preventing movement of the soil must be provided, and

(b)

adequate provision must be made for drainage.

7      Support for neighbouring buildings

(1)

If an excavation associated with the erection or demolition of a building extends below the level of the base of the footings of a building on an adjoining lot of land, the person causing the excavation to be made:

(a)

must preserve and protect the building from damage, and

(b)

if necessary, must underpin and support the building in a manner approved by the Council, and

(c)

must, at least 7 days before excavating below the level of the base of the footings of a building on an adjoining lot of land, give notice of intention to do so to the owner of the adjoining lot of land and furnish particulars of the excavation to the owner of the building being erected or demolished.

(2)

In this clause, lot of land includes a public road and any other

public place.

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8      Protection of public places

(1)

If the work involved in the erection or demolition of a building:

(a)

is likely to cause pedestrian or vehicular traffic in a public place to be obstructed or hindered, or

(b)

involves the enclosure of a public place or any part of a public place,

a hoarding or fence must be erected between the work site and the

public place.

(2)

If necessary, an awning is to be erected, sufficient to prevent any substance from, or in connection with, the work falling into the public place.

(3)

The work site must be kept lit between sunset and sunrise if it is

likely to be hazardous to persons in the public place.

(4)

Any such hoarding, fence or awning is to be removed when the

work has been completed.

9      Site sign

(1)

A sign must be erected in a prominent position on any work site on which work involved in the erection or demolition of a building is being carried out:

(a)

stating that unauthorised entry to the work site is prohibited, and

(b)

showing the name of the owner of the premises and of the person in charge of the work site, and a telephone number at which that person may be contacted outside working hours.

(2)

Any such sign is to be removed when the work has been

completed.

(3)

This clause does not apply to:

(a)

building work carried out inside an existing building, or

(b)

building work carried out on premises that are to be occupied continuously (both during and outside working hours) while the work is being carried out.

10      Toilets

(1)

Toilet facilities are to be provided, at or in the vicinity of the work site on which work involved in the erection or demolition of a building is being carried out, at the rate of one toilet for every 20 persons or part of 20 persons employed at the site.

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(2)

Each toilet provided:

(a)

must be a standard flushing toilet, and

(b)

must be connected:

(i)      to a public sewer, or

(ii)      if connection to a public sewer is not practicable, to an accredited sewage management facility approved by the Council, or

(iii)      if connection to a public sewer or an accredited sewage management facility is not practicable, to some other sewage management facility approved by the Council.

(3)

The provision of toilet facilities in accordance with this clause

must be completed before any other work is commenced.

(4)

In this clause:

accredited sewage management facility means a sewage

management facility to which Subdivision 5 of Division 4 of

Part 2 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005

applies, being a sewage management facility that is installed or

constructed to a design or plan the subject of a certificate of

accreditation referred to in clause 41 of that Regulation.

approved by the Council, in relation to a sewage management

facility, means a sewage management facility the subject of an

approval in force under Subdivision 3 of Division 4 of Part 2 of

the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.

public sewer has the same meaning as it has in clause 3 (1) of the

Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.

sewage management facility has the same meaning as it has in

clause 3 (1) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.

11      Fire safety

(1)

A building in respect of which there is a change of building use:

(a)

must, on completion of any building work, ensure that the fire protection and structural capacity of the building will be appropriate to the proposed use, and

(b)

must comply with such of the Category 1 fire safety provisions applicable to the proposed use.

(2)

A building in respect of which building work involving the alteration, enlargement or extension of an existing building, where no change of building use is proposed, must, on completion of the building work, ensure that the fire protection and structural capacity of the building will not be reduced.

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(3)

In this clause, Category 1 fire safety provision has the same meaning as in clause 3 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000.

12      Site management

Where the proposed development may result in water run-off or affect stormwater run-off, the person having the benefit of the complying development certificate must install run-off and erosion controls to prevent soil erosion, water pollution or the discharge of loose sediment on surrounding land, by taking the following measures:

(a)

diverting uncontaminated run-off around cleared or disturbed areas,

(b)

erecting a silt fence to prevent debris escaping into drainage systems or waterways,

(c)

preventing tracking of sediment by vehicles onto roads,

(d)

stockpiling topsoil, excavated material, construction and landscaping supplies and debris within the site.

13      Vegetation and top soil

Removal or disturbance of vegetation and top soil must be confined to within 3 metres of the approved building area.

14      Drainage

(1)

Where the proposed development may affect drainage of the site, the land surrounding any structure must be graded to divert surface water to the street and clear of existing and proposed structures and adjoining premises.

(2)

Where the proposed development may affect drainage of the site and the water falls to the rear of the property, it must be collected and drained via a gravity system (and not by pumpouts, charge lines or on-site disposal) to the Council’s stormwater line or must be disposed of in a manner consistent with the Council’s Soil and Water Management Policy.

15      TV aerial

Only one common television aerial may be installed.

16      Brickwork to match

Any proposed new brickwork must match the existing brickwork.

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Subsidiary conditions prior to the issue of

a construction certificate

17      Sydney Water certificate

The person having the benefit of the complying development certificate must submit to the Council or the principal certifying authority a certificate from the Sydney Water Corporation under section 73 of the Sydney Water Act 1994 demonstrating that the Corporation’s requirements, if any, in relation to the development have been met, prior to the release of the stamped building plans.

18      Chimney stack

The height of any chimney must be a minimum 1 m above the height of any structure (including the applicant’s dwelling), or topographical feature within a 15 m radius of the chimney stack. Exhaust gases must be discharged vertically and the proposed stack must be protected by a concentric extended shrouded rain excluder in accordance with the Department of Environment and Conservation’s guidelines. It must terminate in such a position that it is not a risk of fire to nearby combustibles and does not permit the penetration of flue gases through nearby windows or other openings.

19      Asbestos conditions

Prior to the commencement of works, a survey of the existing building fabric must be undertaken identifying the presence or otherwise of asbestos contamination. Any works subsequently required to address asbestos contamination must be undertaken in strict accordance with the requirements of the WorkCover Authority in relation to the removal, handling and disposal of material containing asbestos and the Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos.

20      Reflectivity index of finishes

The reflectivity index of external finishes, including painted surfaces, walls or roof treatment of the proposed development, is to be no greater than 20%.

21      Service ducts

Service ducts must be provided to keep external walls free of plumbing or any other utility installations.

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Conditions prior to any demolition or

commencement of building works

22      Protection of trees during works

All trees that are to be retained must be maintained and protected during any demolition, excavation and construction on the site. The protection method must be provided to the principal certifying authority by an appropriately qualified person prior to commencement of works.

23      Prohibition on use of pavements

Building materials must not be placed on the Council’s footpaths, roadways, parks or grass verges and a suitable sign to this effect must be erected adjacent to the street alignment.

24      Disposal schedule

(1)

A disposal schedule for waste materials arising from any demolition and excavation must be submitted to the Council prior to the commencement of work, identifying:

(a)

those materials to be recycled, and

(b)

those materials to be reused, and

(c)

those materials to be disposed of.

(2)

A maximum amount of materials must be recycled or reused.

25      Mobile plant

Where on-street use of mobile plant is approved, such approval will be subject to the issue of a permit under section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 on each occasion from the Council’s Customer Services Unit. Such permit must be obtained and the fee paid at least 2 clear working days in advance of each relevant date.

Part 4

Conditions during demolition and building

works

26      Site access

(1)

Where kerb and gutter is provided, driveways are to be a minimum of 0.5 m clear of all drainage structures on the kerb and gutter and are not to interfere with the existing public utility infrastructure, including the Council drainage structures, unless prior approval is obtained from the relevant authority.

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(2)

Where kerb and gutter is not provided, a gravel vehicular entrance incorporating a 0.375 m diameter stormwater pipe and concrete head walls or a 6 m by 6 m concrete slab dish drain must be constructed to provide access to the lot.

(3)

Driveways are to be a minimum of 6 m from a road intersection.

(4)

Driveways are to be constructed in accordance with Australian Standard AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, Parking Facilities, Part 1: Off-street car parking, with appropriate transition zones.

27      Progress inspections

The Council or the principal certifying authority, unless otherwise agreed in writing, must be given 48 hours notice:

(a)

for inspection of the following, where applicable:

(i)

foundations before footings are laid,

(ii)

reinforcement prior to encasement in concrete,

(iii)

damp-proofing and flashing prior to covering,

(iv)

structural steelwork prior to covering,

(v)

timber framing prior to lining,

(vi)

stormwater and drainage prior to backfilling, and

(b)

on completion of any building work, and

(c)

if required by any special conditions relevant to the complying development certificate.

28      Progress survey—minor development

(1)

In order to ensure compliance with approved plans, a survey certificate, to Australian Height Datum, must be prepared by a registered surveyor, as follows:

(a)

at the completion of the first structural floor level, indicating the level of that floor and the relationship of the building to the boundaries,

(b)

at the completed height of the building, prior to the placement of concrete inform work, or the laying of roofing materials,

(c)

at completion, indicating the relationship of the building, and any projections thereto, to the boundaries.

(2)

Progress certifications in response to the stages described in subclause (1) (a)–(c) must be provided to the Council or the principal certifying authority at the time of carrying out relevant progress inspections.

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29      Hazardous materials

(1)

Unless tested by a person with suitable experience and expertise and shown to be otherwise, buildings constructed before 1970 are assumed to:

(a)

have accumulated hazardous amounts of fine lead dust in ceiling and wall cavities, and

(b)

contain components and surfaces coated with lead paint.

(2)

Appropriate measures to minimise hazards and contamination

from lead are to be implemented.

30      No removal of trees

No trees on public property (footpaths, roads, reserves etc) must be removed or damaged during construction including the erection of any fences, hoardings or other temporary works.

31      Cigarette butt receptacle

Provision must be made for cigarette butt receptacles on the site to minimise littering.

32      Hours of works

(1)

Demolition, earthworks, building construction and landscaping works are restricted to within the hours of 7.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday and on Saturday to within the hours of 8.00 am and 1.00 pm inclusive, with no work on Sundays and public holidays.

(2)

Excavation works are restricted to within the hours of 8.00 am and 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday only. (Excavation work includes the operation of any excavation machinery and the use of jack hammers, rock breakers, excavators and the like, regardless of whether the activities disturb or alter the natural state of the existing ground stratum or involve breaking up or removing materials from the site.)

(3)

The builder and any excavator must each display onsite their contact telephone number which is to be clearly visible and legible from any public place adjoining the site.

33      Erosion signage

A durable sign, which is available from the Council, must be erected during building works in a prominent location onsite warning of penalties should appropriate erosion and sedimentation control devices not be maintained.

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34      Equipment noise

Silencing mechanisms of a type approved by the Council must be provided and maintained in respect of all power-operated plant used in demolition, excavation, earthworks and erection of the building.

35      Dust emission

Suitable screens or barricades must be erected during any demolition, excavation and building works, where necessary to reduce the emission of dust, water effluent or other matter from the site. (Screening is to consist of a minimum 2 m height of shade cloth or similar material secured to a chain wire fence or the like.)

Part 5

Conditions prior to the issue of an

occupation certificate

36      Noise impact of plant

(1)

All sound producing plant, equipment, machinery or fittings associated with or forming part of any mechanical ventilation system or the refrigeration system involved in the proposed development, must be sound insulated and/or isolated so that the noise emitted does not exceed 5dB(A) above the background level, in any octave band from 63.0 Hz centre frequencies inclusive, at any time the plant is in operation, at the boundary of the site.

Note. The method of measurement of sound must be carried out in accordance with Australian Standard AS 1055.1—1997, Acoustics— Description and measurement of environmental noise, Part 1: General procedures.

(2)

A report prepared by an appropriately qualified or accredited person must be submitted to the principal certifying authority demonstrating compliance with this condition prior to the occupation of the completed works.

Part 6

Conditions prior to final completion

37      Disposal information

(1)

On completion of works and prior to occupation, the person with the benefit of the certificate must provide to the Council the following information:

(a)

the total tonnage of all waste and excavated material disposed of from the site,

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the disposal points and methods used.

(2)

Such information must be categorised in accordance with the

foregoing and is required for waste research purposes.

Part 7

Ongoing conditions

38      Prohibition on burning

Materials or rubbish resulting from any land clearing, demolition and building works must not be burnt on the site.

Part 8

Advisings

39      Mail boxes

Mail boxes must be provided in accordance with Australia Post guidelines. In general, a clearly marked mailbox (or group of mailboxes) must be provided within 0.5 m of the footpath alignment for premises at ground level, or adjacent to the main entrance to the development site or the building, where applicable.

40      Street numbering

Prior to completion of the development, a street number is to be obtained, in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993, from the Council, where applicable.

41      Termites

The structural members of the building that are subject to attack by subterranean termites must be protected in accordance with AS 3660.1—2000, Termite management, Part 1: New building work. A durable notice must be permanently fixed to the building in a prominent location, such as a meter box or the like, indicating the following:

(a)

method of protection,

(b)

the date of installation of the system,

(c)

where a chemical barrier is used, its life expectancy as listed on the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority label,

(d)

the need to maintain and inspect the system on a regular basis.

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