New South Wales Consolidated Regulations New South Wales Consolidated Regulations(1) Floor space and landscaped area controls In this clause:
"Density area" means land shown as a density area by heavy black edging on the Density Map.
(2) Except where the development is carried out in accordance with clause 23 (1), consent must not be granted to the carrying out of residential development on land within a density area if it will result in the floor space ratio exceeding the ratio shown for the density area in the following Table:Table
Density area Maximum floor space ratio Leichhardt 0.5:1 Annandale 0.6:1 Balmain 0.7:1 Glebe 0.7:1
(3) Except where the development is carried out in accordance with clause 23 (1):(a) the minimum landscaped area for residential development is 40% of the site area, and(b) 25% of the landscaped area required under paragraph (a):(i) is to be on natural or unpaved ground that is not overhung by or on top of any structure, and(ii) is to be permeable, and(iii) is to be appropriate for substantial deep planting.
(4) Subdivision control Consent shall not be granted to the subdivision of land within the Residential Zone that would create a single allotment of land with a site area of less than 200 square metres.
This subclause does not apply to the strata subdivision of buildings.
(5) Building conversion and adaptation Irrespective of subclauses (2) and (3), consent may be granted to alterations to a non-residential building, in the Residential Zone, so as to allow it to be used for a residential use, if the consent authority is satisfied that:(a) the building is substantially retained, which means the building must be structurally capable of conversion without the need for the replacement of most of the structure, and(b) any increase in floor space is contained generally within the envelope of the existing building, and(c) the alteration of the building will meet the ecologically sustainable development objectives and controls of the Plan, and(d) the alterations have been designed with adequate provision for the intended occupants, and those in the vicinity of the site of the proposed development, in terms of amenity, and(e) the appearance of the building, after the alterations have been carried out, will integrate into and enhance the streetscape, and(f) the alteration of the building will provide useable private outdoor recreation space for, and directly adjoining, each dwelling, and(g) the conversion of the building will provide adequate, accessible and secure car parking spaces and bicycle storage facilities for residents of and visitors to the building, and(h) where the building is a heritage item or in the vicinity of a heritage item or within a conservation area, the conversion of the building meets the heritage objectives and controls of the Plan.
(6) Diverse housing Consent must not be granted for development that will provide 4 or more dwellings, unless it provides a mix of dwelling types in accordance with the following Table, to the nearest whole number of dwellings:Table
Dwelling type Percentage to be provided Bedsitter or one bedroom dwelling Minimum 25% Three or more bedroom dwelling Maximum 30%
(7) Adaptable housing Consent must not be granted to development that will provide 10 or more dwellings unless it provides adaptable housing units in accordance with the following Table, to the nearest whole number:Table
Number of dwellings Number of adaptable housing units 10-15 1 16-24 2 25-34 3 35 or more 10% of the total number of dwellings