This presentation supports a series of information sessions the department has organised to help industry and council planning practitioners understand the recent changes to the Exempt and Complying Development Policy and the EP&A Regulation 2000.

1. Changes to Exempt and
Complying Development
Information Sessions for Council & Industry Practitioners
January 2014 – February 2014

2. Today’s presenters
Marcus Ray – Executive Director, Planning Reform, General Counsel
Shayne Watson – Director, Assessment Systems
Michael Teoh – Senior Planner, Exempt & Complying Development
Glenda Dunn – Senior Planner, Exempt & Complying Development
Yin Ye – Policy Officer, Exempt & Complying Development
Jonathon Lynch – Team Leader Accreditation, Building Professionals Board
Michael Said – Senior Building Codes Officer, Building Systems Unit
Gordon Bradford – Project Officer, E-planning
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3. Today’s program
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New planning system
Changes to key requirements - Questions
Exempt development - Questions
New requirements for complying development
 Information to be lodged with a CDC - Questions
 Neighbour notification - Questions
 Conditions of approval - Questions
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Break
Building Professionals Board
Commercial and industrial development - Questions
Changes to the housing codes - Questions
Other complying development codes - Questions
E-planning
Questions
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4. New Planning System

5. New Planning System
Outline of development types & who will determined them
Development type
Determined by
Exempt development
None required
Complying development
Councils & private certifiers
Local development
Councils & regional panels
State significant development &
State significant infrastructure
Minister & Planning Assessment
Commission
• Notification of complying development will be as per
these Regulation amendments
• Mandatory minimum notification requirements for local
development will apply
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6. New Planning System
Exempt & complying development in new local plans
• Specific sections in new local plans for exempt &
complying development are expected
• State-wide provisions for exempt development:
 Additional development types identified by council
 Local exclusions and variations will be rare
• State-wide provisions for complying development:
 Councils to include additional development types to streamline
approvals
 Exclusions allowed where justified by significant character or
environmental factors
 Greater local variation will be facilitated
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7. New Planning System
Allowing greater local variations
• Work underway to consider how current development
standards can incorporate greater local variation
• Greater planning powers for councils and communities
• Ability to modify state-wide complying development to:
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Tailor certain controls to reflect local character
Include additional controls supported by local communities
• Provided councils maintain the current level of growth of
complying development approvals
• Review of outcomes after 2 years of operation
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8. Changes to Key
Requirements

9. Changes to Key Requirements
Exempt and Complying Development SEPP
Commenced on 27 February 2009 and included:
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The Exempt Development Code - 41 development types
The General Housing Code Stage 1 - 1 & 2 storey dwellings and ancillary
development on lots greater than 450sqm
Significant amendments made:
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Housing Alterations Code (September 2009)
General Commercial and Industrial Code (September 2009)
Subdivisions Code (June 2010)
General Housing Code Stage 2: Small lots (February 2011)
Rural Housing Code (February 2011)
Demolition Code (February 2011)
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10. Changes to Key Requirements
Purpose of the amendment
• New industrial buildings and additions to commercial and
industrial buildings
• Expand change of use and alterations to commercial buildings
• Amendments to exempt development and housing codes
• New exempt development codes
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Advertising and Signage
Temporary Uses and Structures
• Repeal of redundant provisions in State policies
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Repeal of 4 existing SEPPs
Substantial repeal and renaming of the Temporary Structures SEPP
Amendments to 19 other SEPPs
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11. Changes to Key Requirements
Transitional arrangements
• Commencement date for the SEPP and Regulation
amendments: 22 February 2014
• Equivalent land use zones for development under the
Affordable Rental Housing SEPP – is retrospective.
• A CDC lodged prior to commencement date is to be:
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Assessed against the development standards of the unamended
SEPP
Processed under relevant procedural requirements in the
unamended Regulation
Determined with conditions imposed as per the unamended
SEPP and unamended Regulation
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12. Changes to Key Requirements
Sites excluded from complying development
• No change to major exclusions:
 Critical habitats
 Wilderness area (defined in the Wilderness Act 1987)
• Change for exempt development and specified complying
development within Environmentally sensitive areas
• State and local heritage
 Development enabled outside mapped or described area
 s57 Heritage Act 1977 exemptions for State items
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13. Changes to Key Requirements
Land–based exclusions
• Land identified in an environmental planning instrument
• Definition of coastal erosion hazard
• Unsewered land affected by the Sydney Drinking Water
Catchment SEPP
• Exempt development allowed on designated development
• Development allowed on partially excluded land
Local exclusions and variations
• Exclusions and variations in Schedules 2- 5 of the SEPP
• 16 requests by councils are being dealt with in the amendment
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14. Changes to Key Requirements
Suspension of certain covenants
• Model clause from standard instrument reworked for exempt
and complying development
• Covenants requiring compliance with a conflicting
development standards (i.e. cut and fill, height, floor area) are
suspended and will not apply
• Covenant not suspended if:
 Imposed by Council (via subdivision consent) imposing
development standards not covered by policy. I.e. use of
materials, requiring pitched roofs
 Imposed by former land owner
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15. Changes to Key Requirements
Section 149 planning certificates
• Must include information on new/amended development codes
• Development can now occur on lots affected by certain landbased restrictions if not on the part of the lot affected
 Councils must identify lots affected by a land exclusion
 Must also identify the extent, ie ‘wholly affected’ or ‘partially
affected’ if affected by exclusions for:
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Cl.1.17A (1)(c) – Wilderness Area
Cl.1.17A (1)(d), 1.17A (2), (3) & (4) – SHR and EPI heritage items
Cl.1.17A (1)(e) – Environmentally Sensitive Area
Cl.1.19 – Specific Land Exemptions relevant to Parts 3, 3A, 4, 4A, and 5A
If council does not have sufficient information a statement to
this effect must be included in the s.149
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16. Exempt Development

17. Exempt Development
New and amended exempt development types
• Changes of use - specific land uses of similar intensity
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Also different types of places of public worship (SEPP 4)
• Driveways and hard stand spaces
• Pathways and paving
• Roller shutter doors
• Charity bins and recycling bins - Waste storage containers
• Sculpture and artworks
• Footpaths—outdoor dining and Mobile food and drink outlets
 Controlled under LGAct or Roads Act approvals
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18. Exempt Development
Aerials, antennae and communication dishes
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19. Exempt Development
Fences
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20. Exempt Development
Earthworks
• Up to 600mm above or below ground level
• Max depth of fill = 150mm (not more than 25% site)
• Setback to boundary and easements
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21. Exempt Development
Subdivision
Minor land subdivision:
• widening a road, moving of a lot boundary,
• creating a public reserve, to excise land for public purposes.
This work can not:
• Create a residential lot, result in a lot smaller then allowed in the LEP, must
not affect services, must not increase the fire risk to buildings.
For moving of a lot boundary (boundary adjustment)
• For rural and environmental land must only be a minor change of the area.
• For residential, commercial or industrial land, must not change the area of
either lot by more than 10% of the current size.
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22. Exempt Development
Waterways structures
• Minor alterations, repairs and maintenance to existing
boatsheds, jetties, marinas, pontoons, water recreation
structures and wharf of boating facilities
• Works include:
 decking, handrails, ladders, or other non-load bearing element
 non-structural internal or external alterations to a boat shed
 emergency lighting and other equipment, and service pedestals
 painting and similar treatments to protect structures
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23. Exempt Development
Advertising & Signage Exempt Development Code
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24. Exempt Development
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25. Exempt Development
Temporary Uses & Structures Exempt Development Code
• Tents, Marquees and Booths for private or community events
• Stages or Platforms
• Major event sites – additional temporary development
• Scaffolding, hoarding and temporary construction site fences
• Temporary Builders structures
• Filming
• Trading hours – temporary extensions for Christmas
• Trading hours – temporary extension for licensed premises
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26. New Requirements for
Complying Development

27. Important requirements for lodging a CDC
Pre-requisites for complying development
• Existing requirements
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Flood affected lots (flood level certificate)
Bushfire prone land (BAL certificate)
Approval for new driveway crossing (Roads Act approval)
Approval for tree removal (Tree Preservation Order)
• New pre-requisites to allow for additional development types
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Protection of easements – requirement for a Certificate of Title
Building upgrade report – Additional fire safety requirements
RMS concurrence – New industrial buildings > 5,000m2
Statement from qualified person – site contamination assessment
Requirements of the relevant water utility
• Information requirements for CDC under Fire Safety Code
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28. Important requirements for lodging a CDC
Easement
Protection
Applies where
development standard
specifies setback to
registered easement
• General Housing
Code (Part 3)
• C&I Building
Alterations Code
(Part 5)
• C&I New Buildings
Code (Part 5A)
Requirements:
 Cl.4(1)(k) Sch 1 of
the Regulation
Developer obtains certificate of title for the land
If the certificate of title includes a registered easement
the title diagram for the lot is also required
The certificate of title and the title diagram if required,
must be lodged with the CDC application to the certifier
Certifier must ensure that the development standards
are met by confirming that the proposed buildings are
not located over any registered easement
The certifier approves the CDC application
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29. Important requirements for lodging a CDC
Building
Upgrade
Developer to obtain report from independent accredited
certifier to identify any work to be carried out
Applies:
• Change of use or
alterations >500m²
of a pre-1993
building
Report must identify:
• any work to be carried out
• other work as on-going strategy
Requirements:
 Cl.132A of the
Regulation
 Cl.154D of the
Regulation
Application for CDC lodged to include copy of report and
plans, and must include works specified in report
CDC approved and copy of report provided to Council
Council may issue s.121 order for upgrade works, either:
• for further works to be done immediately, or
• as part of an on-going strategy
Receipt from council that they received the report
required by certifying authority prior issue of OC
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30. Important requirements for lodging a CDC
RMS Certificate
Developer applies to RMS for certificate
Applies:
• New industrial
RMS issue the certificate.
building or
May include conditions for on-site works or requirements,
additions >5000m²
or requirements for an agreement
on or within 90m of
a classified road
CDC application is lodged with RMS certificate
Requirements:
 Cl.4(1)(k) Sch 1 of
CDC conditions that include the requirements specified in
the Regulation
RMS certificate be met before work commences
Condition:
 Cl.136I of the
Regulation
Developer complies with CDC conditions
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31. Important requirements for lodging a CDC
Contaminated
Land
Applies:
• Change of use under
C&I Buildings
Alterations Code
(Part 5)
• C&I New Buildings
Code (Part 5A)
Requirements in the
Regulation:
 Cl.3 (h) Sch 1
 Cl.4(1)(l) Sch1,
 Cl.4 (7) Sch1
Condition:
 Cl.136J of the
Regulation
Applicant must identify historical land uses as part of the
information requirements for CDC application
If land used for types of uses specified in SEPP 55
Guidelines, developer gets report from qualified person
Qualified person provides statement confirming whether
land is suitable, or will be suitable for the use after
specified remediation works
Include a condition that the remediation requirements in
qualified persons statement must be met
Any remediation must be in accordance with the SEPP 55
and Guidelines
Developer complies with CDC conditions
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32. Important requirements for lodging a CDC
Water utility
notification
Applies:
• Change of use
under C&I Buildings
Alterations Code
(Part 5)
• C&I New Buildings
Code (Part 5A)
Condition:
 17 of Schedule 8
Applicant notifies water utility and identifies water
demand and waste water requirements
Written notice or advice provided by the water utility of
works/requirements to be part of development
Water utility advice lodged with CDC and relevant on site
works included and approved as part of the development
Water utility will issue a notice of requirements under
Sydney Water Act or Water Management Act
All work must be satisfactorily completed
Applicant obtains a s73 certificate from water utility and
provides to PCA before Occupation Certificate is issued.
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33. Neighbour notification
Neighbour notification & consultation
• New requirement for advising neighbours about proposed
complying development in residential areas prior to approval.
• The provision of this notice does not allow for objection rights.
• Requirements are intended to encourage greater
communication between applicants and their neighbours
• Consultation with neighbours should occur at the earliest
opportunity
 preferably before detailed plans are drawn up and before an
application is lodged.
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34. Neighbour notification
Advice of complying development proposals
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Advice of complying development:
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notice must be given by the certifying authority,
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to the occupier of any dwelling within 20m of proposed development, and
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14 days prior to approval.
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This requirement applies:
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to the demolition of a building under the SEPP,
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to a new dwelling and additions to a dwelling under all planning
instruments, including the Affordable Rental Housing SEPP, and
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only to new dwellings within a rural or residential zone, and notice is only
required to be given to dwellings within those zones.
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Land Release and Urban Release Areas in an standard instrument LEP.
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35. Neighbour notification

36. Neighbour notification
Notification of commencement of works
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Neighbour notification of the commencement of work under a CDC:
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notice must be provided by the person benefitting from the consent
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to the occupier of any dwelling within 20m of proposed development,
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7 days prior to the commencement or works.
The requirement is only 2 days notice for sites within a ‘residential release
area’.
Imposed as a condition of approval on complying development as specified
in cl136AB of the Regulation, and applies to:
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the demolition of a building under the SEPP
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a new building or an addition to a building under all planning instruments
PCA must be satisfied that this pre-commencement condition has been met
before the work commences – cl136N of the Regulation.
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37. Conditions of approval
Conditions under EP&A Regulation
• Existing conditions to be imposed in specified circumstances
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Clause 136A, 136B, 136C, 136D and 136E – no change
Protection of adjoining buildings, structures and works (cl. 136H)
• New conditions
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Neighbour notification prior to commencement of works (cl. 136AB)
Development accompanied by RMS certificate (cl. 136I)
Development accompanied by contaminated land statement (cl. 136J)
Payments of contributions or levies (cl. 136K & 136L)
Payments of security (cl. 136M)
Pre-conditions to be met prior to commencement of work (cl. 136N)
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38. Conditions of approval
Development
Contributions
Applies to:
• Type of development
which is subject to
section 94 or 94A
Contributions Plan
 Cl.27(1A) of the
Regulation
Conditions:
 Cl.136K & Cl.136L of
the Regulation
Section 149 planning certificate will identify relevant
contributions plans applicable to the land
Check whether s94 plan contains applicable levies to
that type of development
Include a condition requiring payment in accordance
with the s.94 plan to be paid before work commences
• Applicant contacts council
• Council calculates the amount of the payment
• Applicant pays council & provides receipt to PCA
PCA must be satisfied this pre-commencement
condition has been met.

39. Conditions of approval
Payment of
Security
(Damage
deposit/bond)
Applies to:
• All new buildings
and additions over
$25,000
Condition:
 Cl.136M of the
Regulation
DA fees and charges published on council’s website include
fees for payment of security for the same type of
development in the same circumstances
Impose condition requiring payment in accordance with
fees and charges published at the time of determination
• Applicant contacts council
• Council calculates the amount of the payment
• Applicant pays council & provides receipt to PCA
PCA must be satisfied this pre-commencement condition
has been met
Applicant requests council to release security after works
completed – less any specified inspection fee

40. Conditions of approval
Conditions under the SEPP
• Conditions for each code will be located in 5 separate
schedules at the end of the SEPP.
• Standardised terminology consistent across all schedules.
• Conditions have been strengthened - particularly in relation
to control of construction related impacts such as earthworks,
soil erosion and sediment control and waste management.
• Schedules structured to correspond to the construction stages
for the development with conditions relating to:
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Before works commence
During works
Before the issue of an occupation certificate
Operational requirements
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41. Building Professionals
Board

42. Building Professionals Board
We accredit, advise and investigate
• Most complaints we get are about complying development
• Most were about basic things … not complex issues … due to
certifiers not following the correct process identified on the
checklists and skipping steps.
Great news! Most issues can be fixed NOW:
- Adopt better processes and read the new policy carefully
- Gather all relevant documents before issuing a CDC
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43. Building Professionals Board
Is it complying development?
• If in doubt, DON’T issue a CDC!
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Don’t just rely on verbal advice
• Need help to understand the
Exempt & Complying
Development Policy?
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Contact the team in DP&I
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44. Building Professionals Board
We’re here to help
• Question about matters of professional practice?
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Contact the Board
www.bpb.nsw.gov.au
(click on
“Publications &
forms”, then
“Resources for
certifiers”)
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45. Commercial and
Industrial Development

46. Commercial & Industrial Development
Commercial & Industrial Alterations Code
Current provisions
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Building alterations – internal commercial, light industry and
warehouse distribution centres
Change of use of premises – bulky goods, commercial premises, light
industry, warehouse distribution centre an ancillary offices
Changes allow for
• Internal alterations
 commercial offices, business premises, retail shops, industrial
buildings, schools, universities, hospitals, registered club premises
and other non-residential development.
• First use and first fit out without there being a prior approved use.
• Change of use are grouped into types of uses that can be changed to
other uses of a similar or lesser intensity.
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47. Commercial & Industrial Development
Commercial & Industrial Alterations Code
• Ancillary development types
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mechanical ventilation systems, shop fronts and awnings, skylights and
roof windows, projecting wall signs, free standing signs, earthworks and
retaining walls, driveways, hardstands, paving, fences and garbage bin
enclosures and sheds.
• Important development standards
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New use must be permissible in the zone, and not a pub, a small bar, an
entertainment facility or a registered club.
Alteration not to increase area of an entertainment venue
Food or drink premises restricted to 50 seats – except in a food court.
Existing conditions for noise, car parking, vehicular movement, traffic
generation, loading, waste management and landscaping remain.
Car parking to meet council controls or s94 contribution if applicable
Hours of operation
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48. Commercial & Industrial Development
Commercial & Industrial New Buildings & Additions Code
• Applies to all Business and Industrial Zones
 New building, addition and external alteration for industry and
warehouse and distribution centre – but not heavy industry.
 Rear addition (not on a corner lot) and external additions to building
use for commercial premises.
 Exclusions apply to buffer area, river front, ecologically sensitive
area, environmentally sensitive land or within a protected area, or a
foreshore area
• Key provisions for all development
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Water utility requirements to be met as a pre-requisite
Development requiring clearing of >1,000m² of vegetation cannot be
complying development
Tree removal up to 8m in height
No buildings over registered easements
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49. Commercial & Industrial Development
Commercial & Industrial New Buildings & Additions Code
• Key development standards determined by those established in the
local council LEP
• Where none are stated in the LEP those specified in the Code
• Standards where this applies:
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Building height – Council LEP or
- 15m for industrial
- 12m for commercial
Floor space ratio – Council LEP or 1:1
Setbacks from classified road – Council LEP or 10m
Car parking requirements – Council DCP or if none the RTA Guidelines
Drainage requirements – Council DCP
• Existing conditions on noise, car parking, vehicular movement,
traffic generation, loading, waste management and landscaping
must be complied with
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50. Commercial & Industrial Development
New Industrial buildings
• Maximum floor area:
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new industrial buildings up to 20,000m²
additions to existing industrial buildings of up to 5000m²
LEP restrictions on maximum floor area for specific uses continue to apply
• Setbacks
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Road setbacks determined by adjacent development (except classified road)
Side setbacks only required where adjoining residential, reserves & rail
• Design requirements:
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façade treatment & articulation zone
landscaping – also dealt with in conditions
• Other development standards cover:
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Caretaker flats
Bunding
Car parking & access, loading facilities & driveways, garbage & waste storage,
earthworks, drainage, bush fire prone land and flood control lots
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51. Commercial & Industrial Development
New Industrial buildings - Setbacks from residential
Additional setbacks determined by the height and area of the building
Building area
0 – 1000m²
Setback
minimum
3m
1000m² – 5000m²
5m
50000m² – 10000m²
20m
10,000m² - 20,000m²
50m
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52. Commercial & Industrial Development
Additions to Commercial Buildings
• Maximum floor area of an addition
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Retail purposes can be up to 1000m² or 50% of existing
Commercial office and business premises 2,500 m² or 50% of existing
• Setbacks
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Road setbacks determined by adjacent development (except classified
road)
Side setbacks only required where adjoining residential
• Design requirements
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Alterations on all façades - treatment must be similar to existing
Landscaped areas – also dealt with in conditions
• Other standards cover:
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Car parking & access, loading facilities & driveways, garbage & waste
storage, earthworks, drainage, bush fire prone land and flood control lots
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53. Changes to the Housing
Codes

54. Changes to the Housing Codes
Purpose of amendments
• To address concerns raised in initial discussion paper and ongoing issues received through Codes email/hotline
• Resulted in changes to standards related to:
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Basements and storeys
Setbacks and corner lots
Balconies and privacy
Earthworks
• New provisions for:
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Detached studios
Built to boundary requirements
Development standards and protection measures for trees
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55. Changes to the Housing Codes
Basements and storeys (including basement garages)
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56. Changes to the Housing Codes
Angle less than
135º = corner lot
Angle more than 135º not a
corner lot
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57. Changes to the Housing Codes
Side setbacks
• Encroachments into
setbacks amended
• Built to boundary for lots
10-12.5m
Front / road setbacks
• Clarify calculation of front
setback
• Garages, verandahs etc not
used to determine setback
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58. Changes to the Housing Codes
Building Articulation
Primary Road
• Allowance for an articulation
zone
• Measured 1.5m into the min
setback
Secondary Roads
• Requirement for articulation
elements if less than 4.5
setback
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59. Changes to the Housing Codes
Balconies and privacy
Setback
YES
NO
1m - 2m
YES
YES
NO
N/A
0m - 1m
YES
NO
1m - 2m
YES
NO
2m - 3m
YES
YES
>3m
NO
N/A
0m - 1m
YES
NO
1m - 2m
6m+
Privacy Screen required?
>2m
3m - 6m
Allowed?
0m - 1m
0 - 3m
Height
YES
NO
2m - 3m
YES
NO
3m-4m
YES
NO
>4m
NO
N/A
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60. Changes to the Housing Codes
Privacy screens
 Balconies
 Windows
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61. Changes to the Housing Codes
Detached studios
Maximum floor area
• Lot area < 350m² = 20m2
• Lot area >350m² = 35m2
Rear lane
900mm
Detached
studio
• Studios included in limit on habitable
floor area for the site
Maximum height
• On/within 900mm of rear lane = 6m
• All other locations = 3.6m
Dwelling
house
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62. Changes to the Housing Codes
Earthworks: Excavation & Structural Support
• Up to 3m excavation and associated structural support
• Setback varies based on depth excavation
• Strengthened drainage requirements and protection of
adjoining properties
• Retaining walls to be separated by 2m
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63. Changes to the Housing Codes
Earthworks: Fill & Structural Support
Fill
• Max height 1m
• Contained by retaining wall within 1.5m of dwelling
• Retaining walls require certification by a professional engineer:
 over 600mm if within 1m
 over 1m in all other locations
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64. Changes to the Housing Codes
Tree removal
Heights
• Up to 8m for a new house
• Up to 6m for additions
Location
• Within 3m of a building
>25m2
Other restrictions
• Not on significant tree
register
• Not required to be
retained as a condition of
consent
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65. Changes to the Housing Codes
Tree protection
• ‘Protected tree’
• 3m building setback
from protected trees
• Tree protection
measures required
during construction
• AS 4790 - 2009
• Tree guards
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66. Changes to the Housing Codes
Housing Alterations Code
• Internal alterations – expanded to allow alterations to
common areas of residential accommodation
• External alterations – extended to all forms of residential
accommodation
o Restricted to the first three habitable storeys, other than
for services and utilities
o Any external alteration must be below the height limit
o Setback and siting standards specified
o Provisions facilitate access ramps and stair lifts
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67. Other Complying
Development Codes

68. General Development Code
• Home (food) business – a home business (less than 10% of a dwelling)
that involves the manufacture of food will be allowed as complying
development provided it meets the requirement of the NSW Food
Authority.
• Stages, Platforms Tents, Marquees or booths for community events
-– development standards for these temporary structures have
transferred from Temporary Structures SEPP.
• Sydney Olympic Park (major events) – internal and external
alterations or additions to a major event venue transferred from Major
Development SEPP.
• Waterways Structures – structural repairs to, the replacement of, or
the undertaking of maintenance work to specified structures,
including work to any piles or slipway rails will now be complying
development.
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69. Subdivision Code
Changes to the Subdivision Code
• Existing provisions allow the strata subdivision of a building into
separate strata units
• The types of buildings included are:
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Commercial offices, business, industrial and retail buildings.
Residential buildings (townhouse developments, multi dwelling housing
(apartment buildings and residential flat buildings),
It does not include subdivision of a dual occupancy (2 dwellings on 1 lot)
• Changes now clarify that:
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multi dwelling housing, and
approvals under former Part 3A
can now be strata subdivided under this part of the SEPP.
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70. Fire Safety Code
What is the Fire Safety Code?
A new part inserted into the SEPP which has three components:
1. Installation or extension to a fire sprinkler system in a
residential aged care facility.
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Provisions inserted on 1 January 2013 currently in the General
Development Code
Transferred into the new Code with provisions generally
unchanged
2. Alteration to a hydraulic fire safety system.
3. Fire alarm communication link works.
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71. Fire Safety Code
Alteration to a hydraulic fire safety system
• Limited to modifications to fire hydrant systems, fire hose reel
systems, sprinkler systems and hydraulic fire suppression
systems
• Applies only where the mains water pressure will, or has been
reduced by the relevant water utility.
• Allows for the installation of, or modification to:
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a fire main or other pipe work, or
a fire water storage tank, or
a fixed on-site fire pump set, or
a fire brigade booster connection.
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72. Fire Safety Code
Fire Alarm Communication Link Works
• Provisions formally contained in SEPP 4 have been transferred
to the Fire Safety Code:
• Applies to:
 New connections and reconnections of fire alarm
communication links.
 Converting a fire alarm system connection with a private service
provider to a different service provider.
 Converting a fire alarm system connection to a different
monitoring system of the same service provider.
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