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DEVELOPMENT
THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CONSENT
Certain minor types of development do not
require consent or the lodgement of a development
application with the Authority.
Development that does not require consent
is identified in Schedule 3 of Part 5 -
Redfern - Waterloo Sites of SEPP (Major
Projects) 2005 and includes:
Exempt Development
Clause 17 identifies the following development
as exempt development provided it is of
minimal environmental impact and complies
with the criteria set out in the Redfern-Waterloo
Authority – Guidelines for Exempt
Development: |
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the
temporary use of the land for community
events that are open to the general public,
including public gatherings, ceremonies,
sporting events or outdoor exhibitions, |
| b. |
the
erection and use of temporary structures,
having minimal visual impact, for the
purposes of, or in connection with, any
such community event, |
| c. |
the
erection and use of outdoor seating, tables and similar furniture located in the public domain and associated with cafes, restaurants, bars and other similar
development, |
| d. |
the erection, installation, maintenance and
upgrading by or on behalf of a public authority
of public furniture, planter boxes, lighting,
public art, street signs, bus shelters, public
telephone booths or post boxes, or the carrying
out by or on behalf of a public authority of
street planting, work for the purpose of changing
the width or surface of a footpath,
and related road works, |
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the erection, installation, maintenance and
upgrading by or on behalf of a public authority in
existing public recreation areas of public furniture,
shade structures, public art, tables, seats,
children's play equipment, barbecues and
toilets, |
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the carrying out, by or on behalf of a public
authority, of landscaping associated with
existing public recreation areas, |
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development for the purposes of real
estate signs, |
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the erection of a flagpole, if the
maximum height of the flagpole is not
more than 6 metres above existing ground
level, |
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erection of a side or rear boundary
fence located behind the front wall of
a building, if the fence does not exceed
1.8 metres in height and is not of masonry
construction, |
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the use of premises for a home
business, |
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minor internal alterations to commercial or
retail premises, such as fit-out works or the
installation of partitions, shelving, benches
or workstations, if the alterations are not
structural, do not result in the creation of
additional floor space and do not change the
building classification. |
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Carrying out these types of development
as exempt development requires:
Before carrying out any work contact the
RWA Planning Team on 9202 9128 for advice.
Minor Works to Heritage
Items
In accordance with Clause 27(2) works to
heritage items may not require consent provided:
- the Authority has been notified of
the proposed work;
- the Authority has advised the applicant
in writing before any work is carried
out that it is satisfied the work:
- Is of a minor nature, or is for
maintenance of the heritage item;
and
- Would not adversely affect the
significance of the heritage item.
To carry out development without
consent in accordance with the above Clause
you will be required to:
- Advise the Authority prior to undertaking
any work to determine whether the works
are considered minor and would not impact
on the heritage significance of the item.
- Complete a Minor
Works to Heritage Items Not Requiring
Consent Form
- Provide a statement of heritage impact
and supporting information which demonstrates
the minor nature of the work and that
it will not impact on the heritage significance
of the item.
- Receive written advice from the Authority
confirming the development proposal satisfies
this clause.
Before carrying out any work contact the
RWA Planning Team on 9202 9128 for advice.
Further Information
If you need further information or advice,
phone our planning team on 9202 9128. |
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