New South Wales Consolidated Regulations New South Wales Consolidated RegulationsThe objectives of the maximum building height development standards set by clause 12 are as follows:
(a) to minimise impact of new development on existing views of Sydney Harbour, ridgelines, public and private open spaces and views of the Sydney City skyline,
(b) to provide compatibility with the adjoining residential neighbourhood,
(c) to safeguard visual privacy of interior and exterior living areas of neighbouring dwellings,
(d) to minimise detrimental impacts on existing sunlight access to interior living rooms and exterior open space areas and minimise overshadowing,
(e) to maintain the amenity of the public domain by preserving public views of the harbour and surrounding areas and the special qualities of streetscapes.
Note: The maximum permissible building height is not “as of right”. To achieve the maximum permissible building height, development must satisfy other relevant controls applicable to the land concerned.