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One Dwelling on a Lot - Clause 54
Purpose
To implement the State Planning Policy Framework and the Local Planning Policy Framework, including the Municipal Strategic Statement and local planning policies.
To achieve residential development that respects the existing neighbourhood character or which contributes to a preferred neighbourhood character.
To encourage residential development that provides reasonable standards of amenity for existing and new residents.
To encourage residential development that is responsive to the site and the neighbourhood.
Application
These provisions apply to an application to construct a building or construct or carry out works associated with one dwelling on a lot under the provisions of:
- A Residential 1 Zone, Residential 2 Zone, Residential 3 Zone, Mixed Use Zone or Township Zone.
- A Neighbourhood Character Overlay if the land is in a Residential 1 Zone, Residential 2 Zone, Residential 3 Zone, Mixed Use Zone or Township Zone.
Please use this link to select Clause 54 and Clauses 54.01- 54.06 via the drop down box
- 50 Particular Provisions - Show requirements for specific uses and developments.
Two or More Dwellings on a Lot - Clause 55
Purpose
To implement the State Planning Policy Framework and the Local Planning Policy Framework, including the Municipal Strategic Statement and local planning policies.
To achieve residential development that respects the existing neighbourhood character or which contributes to a preferred neighbourhood character.
To encourage residential development that provides reasonable standards of amenity for existing and new residents.
To encourage residential development that is responsive to the site and the neighbourhood.
Application
These provisions apply to an application to:
- Construct a dwelling if there is at least one dwelling existing on the lot,
- Construct two or more dwellings on a lot,
- Extend a dwelling if there are two or more dwellings on the lot,
- Construct or extend a dwelling on common property, or
- Construct or extend a residential building,
in the Residential 1 Zone, Residential 2 Zone, Residential 3 Zone, Mixed Use Zone and Township Zone.
These provisions do not apply to an application to construct or extend a development of four or more storeys, excluding a basement - see Clause 15 and the High Density Guidelines for more information on these types of developments.
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- 10 State Planning Policy Framework - Contains strategic issues of State importance which must be considered when decisions are made.
- 50 Particular Provisions - Show requirements for specific uses and developments.
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