STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING POLICY (EXEMPT AND COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CODES) 2008

New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

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STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING POLICY (EXEMPT AND COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CODES) 2008

- Made under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- As at 27 January 2012
- Reg 572 of 2008

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

Division 1 - Preliminary

1.1. Name of Policy
1.2. Commencement
1.3. Aims of Policy
1.4. Land to which Policy applies
1.4A. (Repealed)
1.5. Interpretation-general
1.6. Interpretation-references to land use zones
1.7. Maps
1.8. Relationship with other State environmental planning policies
1.9. Relationship with local environmental plans and development control plans
1.10. Same development
1.11. Amendment of environmental planning instruments
1.12. Variations to certain codes
1.13. Savings provision relating to pending applications
1.14. Review of Policy

Division 2 - Exempt and complying development

1.15. What development is exempt development?
1.16. General requirements for exempt development
1.17. What development is complying development?
1.17A. Requirements for complying development for all environmental planning instruments
1.18. General requirements for complying development for this Policy
1.19. Land on which exempt development and complying development may not be carried out

PART 2 - EXEMPT DEVELOPMENT CODES
Note
Note

Division 1 - General Exempt Development Code

Subdivision 1 - Access ramps

2.1. Specified development
2.2. Development standards

Subdivision 2 - Aerials and antennae

2.3. Specified development
2.4. Development standards

Subdivision 3 - Air-conditioning units

2.5. Specified development
2.6. Development standards

Subdivision 3A - Animal shelters

2.6A. Specified development
2.6B. Development standards

Subdivision 3B - Automatic teller machines

2.6C. Specified development
2.6D. Development standards

Subdivision 4 - Aviaries

2.7. Specified development
2.8. Development standards

Subdivision 5 - Awnings, blinds and canopies

2.9. Specified development
2.10. Development standards

Subdivision 6 - Balconies, decks, patios, pergolas, terraces and verandahs

2.11. Specified development
2.12. Development standards

Subdivision 7 - Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures

2.13. Specified development
2.14. Development standards

Subdivision 8 - (Repealed)
None

Subdivision 8A - Bollards

2.16A. Specified development
2.16B. Development standards

Subdivision 9 - Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses

2.17. Specified development
2.18. Development standards

Subdivision 10 - Carports

2.19. Specified development
2.20. Development standards

Subdivision 10A - Change of use of premises

2.20A. Specified development
2.20B. Development standards

Subdivision 11 - Clothes hoists and clothes lines

2.21. Specified development
2.22. Development standards

Subdivision 12 - Communications dishes (radio and satellite)

2.23. Specified development
2.24. Development standards

Subdivision 13 - Demolition

2.25. Specified development
2.26. Development standards

Subdivision 14 - Driveways

2.27. Specified development
2.28. Development standards

Subdivision 15 - Earthworks and retaining walls

2.29. Specified development
2.30. Development standards

Subdivision 15AA - Emergency work and temporary repairs

2.30AA. Specified development
2.30AB. Development standards

Subdivision 15A - Evaporative cooling units (roof mounted)

2.30A. Specified development
2.30B. Development standards

Subdivision 16 - Farm buildings and structures

2.31. Specified development
2.32. Development standards

Subdivision 17 - Fences (non rural)-behind the building line

2.33. Specified development
2.34. Development standards

Subdivision 18 - Fences (non rural)-forward of the building line

2.35. Specified development
2.36. Development standards

Subdivision 19 - Fences (rural)

2.37. Specified development
2.38. Development standards

Subdivision 19A - Filming

2.38A. Specified development
2.38B. Development standards

Subdivision 20 - Flagpoles

2.39. Specified development
2.40. Development standards

Subdivision 21 - Fowl and poultry houses

2.41. Specified development
2.42. Development standards

Subdivision 21AA - Fuel tanks and gas storage

2.42AA. Specified development
2.42AB. Development standards

Subdivision 21A - Garbage bin storage enclosure

2.42A. Specified development
2.42B. Development standards

Subdivision 21B - Hard stand spaces

2.42C. Specified development
2.42D. Development standards

Subdivision 22 - Home businesses, home industries and home occupations

2.43. Specified development
2.44. Development standards

Subdivision 23 - Home-based child care

2.45. Specified development
2.46. Development standards

Subdivision 23A - Hot water systems

2.46A. Specified development
2.46B. Development standards
Note
Note

Subdivision 24 - Landscaping structures

2.47. Specified development
2.48. Development standards

Subdivision 25 - Letterboxes

2.49. Specified development
2.50. Development standards

Subdivision 25A - Maintenance of buildings in draft heritage conservation areas

2.50A. Specified development
2.50B. Development standards

Subdivision 26 - Minor building alterations (internal)

2.51. Specified development
2.52. Development standards

Subdivision 27 - Minor building alterations (external)

2.53. Specified development
2.54. Development standards

Subdivision 28 - Pathways and paving

2.55. Specified development
2.56. Development standards

Subdivision 29 - Playground equipment

2.57. Specified development
2.58. Development standards

Subdivision 30 - Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers

2.59. Specified development
2.60. Development standards

Subdivision 31 - Privacy screens

2.61. Specified development
2.62. Development standards

Subdivision 32 - Rainwater tanks (above ground)

2.63. Specified development
2.64. Development standards

Subdivision 33 - Rainwater tanks (below ground)

2.65. Specified development
2.66. Development standards

Subdivision 34 - Scaffolding, hoardings and temporary construction site fences

2.67. Specified development
2.68. Development standards

Subdivision 35 - Screen enclosures (of balconies, decks, patios, pergolas, terraces and verandahs)

2.69. Specified development
2.70. Development standards

Subdivision 36 - Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like

2.71. Specified development
2.72. Development standards

Subdivision 36A - Signage (replacement of identification signs)

2.72A. Specified development
2.72B. Development standards

Subdivision 37 - Skylights, roof windows and ventilators

2.73. Specified development
2.74. Development standards
Note

Subdivision 38 - Subdivision

2.75. Specified development
2.76. Development standards

Subdivision 39 - Temporary builders’ structures

2.77. Specified development
2.78. Development standards

Subdivision 39A - Temporary structures (other than tents and marquees), and temporary alterations or additions to buildings or works, solely for filming purposes

2.78A. Specified development
2.78B. Development standards

Subdivision 39B - Tennis courts

2.78C. Specified development
2.78D. Development standards

Subdivision 39C - Tents or marquees used solely for filming purposes

2.78E. Specified development
2.78F. Development standards

Subdivision 40 - Water features and ponds

2.79. Specified development
2.80. Development standards

Subdivision 41 - Windmills

2.81. Specified development
2.82. Development standards

Division 2 - (Repealed)
None

PART 3 - GENERAL HOUSING CODE
Note
Note

Division 1 - Development that is complying development under this code

3.1. Land to which code applies
3.2. New single storey and two storey dwelling houses
3.3. Alterations or additions to existing single storey and two storey dwelling houses
3.4. Basements and roof terraces excluded
3.5. Ancillary development
3.6. Calculating lot area

Division 1A - Removal or pruning of trees

3.6A. When separate permits are not required under this Part

Division 2 - Development standards for this code

Subdivision 1 - Application

3.7. Application of development standards

Subdivision 2 - Site requirements

3.8. Lot requirements
3.9. Maximum site coverage of all development
3.10. Maximum floor area for dwelling houses
3.11. Maximum floor area for outbuildings
3.12. Maximum floor area for balconies, decks, patios, pergolas, terraces and verandahs

Subdivision 3 - Building heights and setbacks

3.13. Maximum height of dwelling houses and outbuildings
3.14. Setbacks of dwelling houses and ancillary development from roads, other than classified roads
3.15. Setbacks of dwelling houses and ancillary development from classified roads
3.16. Setbacks of dwelling houses and outbuildings from side boundaries, and built to boundary walls
3.17. Setbacks of dwelling houses from rear boundaries
3.18. Setbacks of outbuildings from rear boundaries
3.19. Exceptions to setbacks
3.20. Calculating setbacks
3.20A. Protecting adjoining walls
3.21. Articulation zone
3.22. Building elements within the articulation zone
3.23. Privacy

Subdivision 4 - Landscaping

3.24. Landscaped area
3.25. Principal private open space

Subdivision 5 - Car parking and access

3.26. Car parking requirements
3.27. Garages, carports and car parking spaces
3.28. Vehicle access

Subdivision 6 - Earthworks and drainage

3.29. Excavation of sloping sites
3.30. Fill of sloping sites
3.31. Run-off and erosion controls
3.32. Drainage

Subdivision 7 - Ancillary development

3.33. Development standards for detached studios adjoining lanes
3.34. Swimming pools
3.35. Fences and retaining walls
3.36. Construction of fences

Subdivision 8 - Outbuildings

3.36A. Development standards for outbuildings in heritage conservation areas

Subdivision 9 - Development standards for particular land

3.36B. Development standards for bush fire prone land
3.36C. Development standards for flood control lots

Division 3 - Conditions applying to complying development certificate under this code
Note
Note

Subdivision 1 - Conditions applying before works commence

3.37. Protection of adjoining areas
3.38. Toilet facilities
3.39. Garbage receptacle
3.39A. Notification to neighbours
3.39B. Adjoining wall dilapidation report

Subdivision 2 - Conditions applying during the works
Note

3.40. Hours for construction
3.41. Compliance with plans
3.42. Sedimentation and erosion controls
3.43. Maintenance of site

Subdivision 3 - Construction requirements

3.44. Staging construction
3.45. Utility services

PART 3A - RURAL HOUSING CODE
Note
Note

Division 1 - Development that is complying development under this code

3A.1. Land to which code applies
3A.2. New single storey and two storey dwelling houses
3A.3. Alterations or additions to existing single storey and two storey dwelling houses
3A.4. Basements and roof terraces excluded
3A.5. Ancillary development
3A.6. Calculating lot area

Division 2 - Removal or pruning of trees

3A.7. When separate permits are not required under this Part

Division 3 - Development standards for this code

Subdivision 1 - Application

3A.8. Application of development standards

Subdivision 2 - Site requirements

3A.9. Lot requirements and building envelope
3A.10. Maximum site coverage of all development
3A.11. Maximum floor area for new dwelling houses
3A.12. Maximum floor area for new outbuildings
3A.13. Maximum floor area for balconies, decks, patios, pergolas, terraces and verandahs

Subdivision 3 - Building heights and setbacks

3A.14. Maximum heights of dwelling houses and outbuildings
3A.15. Setbacks of dwelling houses and ancillary development from roads
3A.16. Setbacks of dwelling houses from side boundaries
3A.17. Setbacks of dwelling houses from rear boundaries
3A.18. Setbacks of outbuildings from side and rear boundaries
3A.19. Exceptions to setbacks
3A.20. Calculating setbacks
3A.21. Articulation zone
3A.22. Building elements within the articulation zone
3A.23. Privacy

Subdivision 4 - Landscaping

3A.24. Landscaped area
3A.25. Principal private open space

Subdivision 5 - Car parking and access

3A.26. Car parking requirements
3A.27. Garages, carports and car parking spaces
3A.28. Vehicle access

Subdivision 6 - Earthworks and drainage

3A.29. Excavation of sloping sites
3A.30. Fill of sloping sites
3A.31. Run-off and erosion controls
3A.32. Drainage

Subdivision 7 - Ancillary development

3A.33. Swimming pools
3A.34. Fences and retaining walls
3A.35. Construction of fences

Subdivision 8 - Outbuildings

3A.36. Development standards for outbuildings in heritage conservation areas

Subdivision 9 - Development standards for particular land

3A.37. Development standards for bush fire prone land
3A.38. Development standards for flood control lots

Division 4 - Conditions applying to complying development certificates under this code
Note
Note

Subdivision 1 - Conditions applying before works commence

3A.39. Protection of adjoining areas
3A.40. Toilet facilities
3A.41. Garbage receptacle
3A.42. Notification to neighbours

Subdivision 2 - Conditions applying during the works
Note

3A.43. Hours of construction
3A.44. Compliance with plans
3A.45. Sedimentation and erosion controls
3A.46. Maintenance of site

Subdivision 3 - Construction requirements

3A.47. Staging construction
3A.48. Utility services

PART 4 - HOUSING ALTERATIONS CODE
Note
Note

Division 1 - Specified development and development standards under this code

Subdivision 1 - Internal alterations

4.1. Specified complying development
4.2. Development standards

Subdivision 2 - External alterations

4.3. Specified complying development
4.4. Development standards

Subdivision 3 - Attic conversions

4.5. Specified complying development
4.6. Development standards

Division 1A - (Repealed)
None

Division 2 - Conditions applying to complying development certificate under this code
Note
Note

Subdivision 1 - Conditions applying before works commence

4.7. Toilet facilities
4.8. Garbage receptacle

Subdivision 2 - Conditions applying during the works
Note

4.9. Hours for construction
4.10. Compliance with plans
4.11. Maintenance of site

PART 4A - GENERAL DEVELOPMENT CODE
Note
Note

Division 1 - Specified development and development standards under this code

Subdivision 1 - Bed and breakfast accommodation

4A.1. Specified complying development
4A.2. Development standards

Division 2 - Conditions applying to complying development certificates under this code
Note
Note
None

PART 5 - GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CODE
Note
Note

Division 1 - Specified development and development standards under this code

Subdivision 1 - Building alterations (internal)

5.1. Specified complying development
5.2. Development standards-general
5.3. Development standards-Building Code of Australia matters

Subdivision 2 - Change of use of premises

5.4. Specified complying development
5.5. Development standards-general
5.6. Development standards-Building Code of Australia matters

Subdivision 3 - Mechanical ventilation systems

5.7. Specified complying development
5.8. Development standards

Subdivision 4 - Shop front and awning alterations

5.9. Specified complying development
5.10. Development standards

Subdivision 5 - Skylights and roof windows

5.11. Specified complying development
5.12. Development standards

Division 2 - Conditions applying to complying development certificate under this code
Note
Note

Subdivision 1 - Conditions applying before works commence

5.13. Protection of adjoining areas
5.14. Toilet facilities
5.15. Garbage receptacle

Subdivision 2 - Conditions applying during the works
Note

5.16. Hours for construction
5.17. Compliance with plans
5.18. Maintenance of site

Subdivision 3 - Construction requirements

5.19. Utility services
5.20. Mechanical ventilation systems
5.21. Food businesses
5.22. Premises where skin penetration procedures are carried out

PART 6 - SUBDIVISIONS CODE
Note
Note

6.1. Specified complying development
6.2. Development standards

PART 7 - DEMOLITION CODE
Note
Note

Division 1 - Specified development and development standards under this code

7.1. Specified complying development
7.2. Development standards

Division 2 - Conditions applying to complying development certificates under this code
Note
Note

Subdivision 1 - Conditions applying before works commence

7.3. Protection of adjoining areas
7.4. Toilet facilities
7.5. Garbage receptacle
7.6. Notification to neighbours
7.7. Adjoining wall dilapidation report

Subdivision 2 - Conditions applying during the works
Note

7.8. Hours for demolition
7.9. Compliance with plans
7.10. Sedimentation and erosion controls
7.11. Maintenance of site
Schedule 1 (Repealed)
SCHEDULE 2
SCHEDULE 3
SCHEDULE 4
SCHEDULE 5

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