Guidelines

What is required for complying development?

What is required for complying development?

General requirements for complying development To be complying development, the development must: (a) be permissible, with consent, under an environmental planning instrument applying to the land on which the development is proposed and not be Exempt Development under the Policy.

What is a complying development in NSW?

Complying development is a fast-track approval process for straightforward residential, commercial and industrial development, determined by your council or an accredited private certifier.

What are complying developments?

Complying development is a combined planning and construction approval for straightforward development that can be determined through a fast-track assessment by a council or an accredited certifier.

What is exempt and complying development?

Exempt and complying development is defined in the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 (Codes SEPP). If development is ‘exempt’, it means that no approval is required from council under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act).

What is exempt development in NSW?

What is exempt development? Some minor building renovations or works don’t need any planning or building approval. This is called exempt development. Exempt development is very low impact development that can be done for certain residential, commercial and industrial properties.

Do I need council approval for a driveway NSW?

Yes, local government approval is needed for the construction of that section of a driveway that crosses the verge from the road edge to the property boundary. There are penalties for property owners who construct a driveway without council approval. Potentially they could be fined up to $5000.

How much does a private certifier cost NSW?

A private certifier can be pricey, between $1600 – $2600, whereas a Council certifier can be a lot cheaper, roughly $500. However, hiring Council is not easy – they must be booked in advance, which can cause costly delays.

What is the difference between CDC and DA?

Complying Development Certificate (CDC) is a combined planning and construction approval process. It is designed to enable straightforward development applications to be fast-tracked. It can be conducted by either your local council or a private certifier. As a result, the process is faster than a DA.

What is considered exempt development?

Exempt development is very low impact development that can be done for certain residential, commercial and industrial properties. A few examples of development that can be exempt development are: decks, garden sheds, carports, fences, repairing a window or painting a house.

Do I need council approval for internal renovations NSW?

Projects that need council approval varies between councils, so it is essential to check with your council before you start. A good rule of thumb is that internal renovations generally don’t need council approval unless they involve structural changes but most external renovations, extensions or building work will.

What are the rules for complying development in NSW?

The new Code includes clear and easy to understand planning rules, with explanatory diagrams. Low rise medium density housing as complying development is only allowed where medium density development is already permitted under a council’s local environmental plan.

Is the low rise housing Diversity Code in NSW?

The Code is currently operating in all local government areas across NSW. The Code provides for housing types that are an alternative to traditional freestanding houses and apartments. It increases the diversity of housing available giving people choice and catering for changing demographics.

Why is the new NSW Housing Code important?

The new Code will provide more housing choice to meet different household needs, and improve housing affordability. It forms part of the NSW Government’s commitment to facilitate faster housing approvals and deliver a diverse range of housing options to support NSW’s changing demographics.

What is not complying with the general housing code?

If “No” the development is not complying development under the General Housing Code. Is the development one of the following: ☐New single storey and two storey dwelling houses (Division 1 – Clause 3.1 to 3.32) ☐Alterations or additions to existing single storey and two storey dwelling houses (Division 1 – Clause 3.1 to 3.32)