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WARRINGAH LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2000 - REG 64

Private open space

64 Private open space

Private open space is to be:

• provided for all housing, and
• clearly set apart for private use, and
• directly accessible from a living area of the dwelling and capable of serving as an extension of the dwelling for relaxation, dining, entertainment, recreation and children’s play, and
• capable of receiving not less than 2 hours of sunlight between 9 am and 3 pm on June 21 over at least 50% of the area of the private open space (in the case of ground level private open space and other than for apartment style housing).
In particular:
• The minimum area and dimensions of private open space required for different types of housing are as follows:

Table

Housing type Area and minimum dimensions
Dwellings (other than apartment style housing) located at ground level with 1 or 2 bedrooms a total of 35m 2 with minimum dimensions of 3 metres
Dwellings (other than apartment style housing) located at ground level with 3 or more bedrooms a total of 60m 2 with minimum dimensions of 5 metres
Apartment style housing (excluding town houses and villa homes) 10m 2 with minimum dimensions of 2.5 metres
For the purposes of reading this table, "apartment style housing" means housing in “medium density areas” shown on the map or in Localities E4-E14 and E16-E19 or shop top housing.
For the purpose of calculating the number of bedrooms, studies or other such rooms capable of being used as a bedroom will also be counted as a bedroom.
Private open space is not to be located in the street setback area unless the site is a corner allotment or the applicable Locality Statement provides otherwise.


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