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[2010] NSWLEC 1369
Land and Environment Court (NSW)
2010-12-06
Mr J
Original judgment source is linked above.
The applicant shall confer with Energy Australia to determine if installation of electricity conduits in the footway is required. Written confirmation of Energy Australia's requirements shall be obtained prior to issue Construction Certificate.
The approved plans must be submitted to a Sydney Water Quick Check agent or Customer Centre to determine whether the development will affect Sydney Water's sewer and water mains, stormwater drains and/or easements, and if further requirements need to be met. Plans will be appropriately stamped. For Quick Check agent details please contact Sydney Water. The consent authority or a private accredited certifier must ensure that a Quick Check agent/Sydney Water has appropriately stamped the plans before issue of any Construction Certificate.
A dilapidation survey shall be undertaken of all properties and/or Council infrastructure, including but not limited to all footpaths, kerb and gutter, stormwater inlet pits, and road carriageway pavements, in the vicinity which could be potentially affected by the construction of this development. Any damage caused to other properties during construction shall be rectified. A copy of the dilapidation survey and an insurance policy that covers the cost of any rectification works shall be submitted to the Accredited Certifier (AC) prior to issue of the Construction Certificate. The insurance cover shall be a minimum of $10 million.
Prior to issue of the Construction Certificate, a longitudinal driveway profile shall be submitted to Council or an Accredited Certifier for assessment and approval. The profile shall start in the centre of the road and be along the critical edge (worst case) of the driveway. Gradients and transitions shall be in accordance with Council's Code. The profile shall be drawn to a scale of 1 to 20 and shall include all relevant levels, grades (%) and lengths.
An addendum to the Accessibility Report prepared by Mark Relf dated 17 June 2010 confirming that the plans listed under condition 2 of this consent comply with the access requirements of the Building Code of Australia and relevant standards shall be submitted to the PCA prior to the issue of the Construction Certificate.
The subsurface structure shall be designed with a waterproof retention system (ie tanking and waterproofing) with adequate provision for future fluctuation of the water table. The subsurface structure is required to be designed with consideration of uplift due to water pressure and "flotation" (buoyancy) effects. Subsoil drainage around the subsurface structure must allow free movement of groundwater around the structure, but must not be connected to the internal drainage system. The design of subsurface structure, tanking and waterproofing, and subsoil drainage shall be undertaken by a suitably experienced Chartered Professional Engineer(s). Design details and construction specifications shall be included in the documentation accompanying the Construction Certificate.
A copy of Permission to Discharge Trade Waste Water shall be obtained from Sydney Water prior to the discharge of trade waste water to the sewer system. A copy shall be provided to Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) prior to issuing the Construction Certificate. A copy shall also be provided to Council if Council is not the PCA.
The air conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation system shall comply with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia, and applicable standards AS1668.1-1998 The Use of Ventilation and Air-conditioning in Buildings Part 1: Fire and Smoke Control in Multi-compartment Buildings, and AS 1668.2 - 2002: The Use of Ventilation and Air-conditioning in Buildings Part 2: Ventilation Design for Indoor Air Contaminant Control. The system shall be certified by a suitably qualified and experienced mechanical engineer prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate. A copy of the certificate shall be provided to the Principal Certifying Authority (PCA). A copy shall also be provided to Council if Council is not the PCA.
The mechanical exhaust ventilation system shall be installed in the kitchen and food preparation areas where cooking and heat producing processes are conducted. All equipment producing heat or steam shall be placed wholly under the ventilation canopy. The ventilation system shall be designed and installed by an appropriate qualified person in accordance with Australian Standards AS1668.1-1998 & 1668.2 -2002.
Stormwater management requirements for the development site, including the final discharge/end connection point, must comply with DCP 78 - Stormwater Management.
Prior to the issue of the Construction Certificate, detailed drainage design plans for the management of stormwater are to be submitted to Council or an Accredited Certifier for assessment and approval. Design certification, in the form specified in DCP 78, and drainage design calculations are to be submitted with the plans. Council's DCP 78 sets out the minimum documentation requirements for detailed design plans.
The following conditions must be completed prior to the commencement of works:
Council's warning sign for soil and water management must be displayed on the most prominent point on the building site, visible to both the street and site workers. The sign shall be erected prior to commencement of works and shall be displayed throughout construction.
Soil and sedimentation controls are to be put in place prior to commencement of any work on site. The controls are to be maintained in effective working order during construction. The controls are to be designed and installed in accordance with the Soil and Water Management for Urban Development Guidelines produced by the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Council. Copies of the guidelines are available from Council.
A Soil and Water Management Plan shall be prepared in accordance with Soil and Water Management for Urban Development Guidelines produced by the Southern Sydney Region Organisation of Councils. A copy of the plan must be submitted to Council. The Plan must include details of the proposed erosion and sediment controls to be installed on the building site. A copy of the Soil and Water Management Plan must be kept on-site at all times and made available on request. Sediment control devices shall not be located beneath the driplines of trees, which are to be retained.
A sign must be erected at the front boundary of the property clearly indicating the Development Approval Number, description of work, builder's name, licence number and house number before commencement of work. If owner/builder, the Owner/Builder Permit Number must be displayed.
A sign must be erected in a prominent position on any work site on which work involved in the erection or demolition of a building is being carried out: * stating that unauthorised entry to the work site is prohibited, and * showing the name of the person in charge of the work site and a telephone number at which that person may be contacted outside working hours. * Any such sign is to be removed when the work has been completed. * This condition does not apply to: * building work carried out inside an existing building or * building work carried out on premises that are to be occupied continuously (both during and outside working hours) while the work is being carried out.
Following any transplanting of the existing palm trees on site, Tree Protection Zones shall be established in accordance with AS 4970-2009 (Protection of Trees on Development Sites) with protective fences erected at least two (2) metres from the trunks, around each of the palms and the Callistemon street tree. The protective fences shall consist of chain wire mesh temporary fence panels securely braced to prevent movement, shall be in place prior to the commencement of any demolition work on site and shall remain until the completion of all building and hard landscape construction. Excavations for services, waste bins, storage of materials and equipment, site residue, site sheds, vehicle access or cleaning of tools and equipment are not permitted within the Tree Protection Zones at any time.
Prior to the commencement of any work on site, a sign shall be placed in a prominent position on each protective fence identifying the area as a Tree Protection Zone and prohibiting vehicle access, waste bins, storage of materials and equipment, site residue and excavations within the fenced off area.
The site shall be secured by a 1500 mm (minimum) high temporary fence for the duration of the work. Gates shall be provided at the opening points.
Toilet facilities are to be provided, at or in the vicinity of the work site, at the rate of one toilet for every 20 persons or part of 20 persons employed at the site and the toilet facilities must be designed and installed in accordance with the provisions of clause 781 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 1994, and be installed before any other work is commenced.
A Construction Management Plan shall be prepared in accordance the requirements of all relevant regulatory approval bodies. The Waste Management Plan shall address (but not limited to) the following: (i) Access to the construction site; (ii) construction traffic; (iii) noise from the demolition, excavation and construction; (iv) soil and water management/erosion and sediment controls; (v) dust suppression; vi) geotechnical conditions and the impacts of vibration from excavation on surrounding properties; (vi) waste management plan; (vii) tree protection. Prior to the commencement of works the Certifying Authority shall be satisfied that the Construction Management Plan has obtained all relevant regulatory approvals.
DURING DEMOLITION/EXCAVATION/CONSTRUCTION THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE COMPLIED WITH DURING DEMOLITION, EXCAVATION AND OR CONSTRUCTION.
A copy of the Construction Certificate and the approved plans and specifications must be kept on the site at all times and be available to Council officers upon request.
Hours of construction shall be confined to between 7 am and 6.30 pm Mondays to Fridays, inclusive, and between 8 am and 3.30 pm Saturdays with no work being carried out on Sundays and all public holidays.
Upon inspection of each stage of construction, the Principal Certifying Authority (or other suitably qualified person on behalf of the Principal Certifying Authority) is also required to ensure that adequate provisions are made for the following measures (as applicable), to ensure compliance with the terms of Council's approval: * Sediment control measures * Provision of perimeter fences or hoardings for public safety and restricted access to building sites. * Maintenance of the public place free from unauthorised materials, waste containers or other obstructions.
Demolition operations shall not be conducted on the roadway or public footway or any other locations, which could lead to the discharge of materials into the stormwater drainage system.
All waste generated on site shall be disposed of in accordance with the submitted Waste Management Plan.
A Registered Surveyor's check survey certificate or compliance certificate shall be forwarded to the certifying authority detailing compliance with Council's approval at the following stage/s of construction:
i) After excavation work for the footings, but prior to pouring of concrete, showing the area of the land, building and boundary setbacks.
ii) Prior to construction of each floor level showing the area of the land, building and boundary setbacks and verifying that the building is being constructed at the approved level. iii) Prior to fixing of roof cladding verifying the eave, gutter setback is not less than that approved and that the building has been constructed at the approved levels.
iv) On completion of the building showing the area of the land, the position of the building and boundary setbacks and verifying that the building has been constructed at the approved levels.
v) On completion of the drainage works (comprising the drainage pipeline, pits, overland flow paths, on-site detention or retention system, and other relevant works) verifying that the drainage has been constructed to the approved levels, accompanied by a plan showing sizes and reduced levels of the elements that comprise the works.
All excavation and backfilling associated with the erection or demolition of a building must be executed safely and in accordance with appropriate professional standards and guarded and protected to prevent them from being dangerous to life or property.
When excavation associated with the erection or demolition of a building extends below the level of the base of the footings of a building or an adjoining allotment of land, you shall. * preserve and protect the building from damage and * underpin and support the building in an approved manner, if necessary and * give notice of intention to excavate below the level of the base of the footings of a building on an adjoining allotment of land to the owner at least 7 days prior to excavation and furnish particulars of the excavation to the owner of the building being erected or demolished. Note: The owner of the adjoining allotment of land is not liable for any part of the cost of work carried out for the purposes of this clause, whether carried out on the allotment of land being excavated or on the adjoining allotment of land. In this conditions allotment of land includes a public road and any other public place.
When soil conditions require it: * retaining walls associated with the erection or demolition of a building or other approved methods of preventing movement of the soil shall be provided, and * adequate provision shall be made for drainage.
Any new information discovered during remediation, demolition or construction works which has the potential to alter previous conclusions about site contamination, shall be notified to Council being the Regulatory Authority for the management of contaminated land.
Works shall not encroach onto or over adjoining properties, including retaining walls, fill material or other similar works. Soil shall not be lost from adjoining sites due to construction techniques employed on the subject site.
All contractors shall comply with the following during all stages of demolition and construction: * A Waste Container on Public Road Reserve Permit must be obtained prior to the placement of any waste container or skip bin in the road reserve (i.e. road or footpath or nature strip). Where a waste container or skip bin is placed in the road reserve without first obtaining a permit, the Council's fees and penalties will be deducted from the Footpath Reserve Restoration Deposit. Permits can be obtained from Council's Customer Service Centre. * A Road Opening Permit must be obtained prior to any excavation in the road reserve (i.e. road or footpath or nature strip). Where excavation is carried out on the road reserve without first obtaining a permit, the Council's fees and penalties will be deducted from the Footpath Reserve Restoration Deposit. Permits can be obtained from Council's Customer Service Centre. * A Hoarding Permit must be obtained prior to the erection of any hoarding (Class A or Class B) in the road reserve (i.e. road or footpath or nature strip). Where a hoarding is erected in the road reserve without first obtaining a permit, the Council's fees and penalties will be deducted from the Footpath Reserve Restoration Deposit. Permits can be obtained from Council's Customer Service Centre. * A Crane Permit must be obtained from Council prior to the operation of any activity involving the swinging or hoisting of goods across or over any part of a public road by means of a lift, hoist or tackle projecting over the footway. Permits can be obtained from Council's Customer Service Centre. * A Permit to Dewater or Pump Out a site must be obtained prior to the discharge of pumped water into the road reserve, which includes Council stormwater pits and the kerb and gutter. Permits can be obtained from Council's Customer Service Centre.
The existing dwelling/structure shall be demolished and removed from the site prior to works commencing. All demolition work shall be carried out in accordance with Council's Demolition and Erection of Buildings Code, with AS2601 - 2001: The Demolition of Structures and with the requirements of the WorkCover Authority of NSW.
The new building work shall be protected in accordance with the provisions of AS 3660.1-2000 "Termite Management - Part 1: New Building Work", as required by Part 3.1.3 of the Building Code of Australia. Certification is required to be submitted to the Principal Certifying Authority (PCA), prior to the next stage of works to ensure that the selected method of treatment is in compliance with the relevant provisions of the standard. Such certification is to be prepared by a suitably qualified person.
Stockpiles are not permitted to be stored on Council property (including nature strip) unless prior approval has been granted. In addition stockpiles of topsoil, sand, aggregate, soil or other material shall be stored clear of any drainage line or easement, natural watercourse, kerb or road surface.
Building and demolition operations such as brickcutting, washing tools or paint brushes, and mixing mortar shall not be performed on the roadway or public footway or any other locations which could lead to the discharge of materials into the stormwater drainage system.
All disturbed areas shall be stabilised against erosion within 14 days of completion, and prior to removal of sediment controls.
Stormwater from roof areas shall be linked via a temporary downpipe to an approved stormwater disposal system immediately after completion of the roof area.
Building, demolition and construction works not to cause stormwater pollution and being carried out in accordance with Section 2.8 of Council's Stormwater Pollution Control Code 1993. Pollutants such as concrete slurry, clay and soil shall not be washed from vehicles onto roadways, footways or into the stormwater system. Drains, gutters, roadways and access ways shall be maintained free of sediment. Where required, gutters and roadways shall be swept regularly to maintain them free from sediment. Note: The Applicant may be liable to prosecution under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 for a breach of an approval condition, or under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, if its employees, agents or sub-contractors allow sediment, including soil, excavated material, building materials, or other materials to be pumped, drained or allowed to flow to the street, stormwater pipes or waterways. The Applicant shall ensure that its employees, agents or sub-contractors understand and maintain sediment control measures.
Owners/Applicants/Builders and demolishers are required to confine access to building and demolition sites to no more than two 3m driveways, and provide a footpath protection pad over Council's footpath at these points (see attached detail). Within the site, provision of a minimum of 100mm coarse crushed rock is to be provided for a minimum length of 2 metres to remove mud from the tyres of construction vehicles. An all weather drive system or a vehicle wheel wash, cattle grid, wheel shaker or other appropriate device, shall be installed prior to commencement of any site works or activities, to prevent mud and dirt leaving the site and being deposited on the street. Vehicular access is to be controlled so as to prevent tracking of sediment onto adjoining roadways, particularly during wet weather or when the site is muddy. Where any sediment is deposited on roadways it is to be removed by means other than washing and disposed of appropriately. In addition builders / demolishers are required to erect a 1.5m high fence along the whole of the street alignment other than at the two openings. Such protection work, including fences, is to be constructed, positioned and maintained in a safe condition to the satisfaction of the Principal Certifying Authority, prior to the demolition of the existing structures and commencement of building operations.
Council's warning sign for soil and water management must be displayed on the most prominent point on the building site, visible to both the street and site workers. The sign must be displayed throughout construction. A copy of the sign is available from Council.
No other trees located within the site, adjoining properties or Council's nature strip shall be removed or pruned without the prior written consent of Council in the form of a Permit issued under Council's Tree Preservation Order.
Trees located within adjoining properties or Council's nature strip shall not be removed or pruned without the written consent of Council in the form of a Permit issued under Council's Tree Preservation Order.
PRIOR TO ISSUE OF OCCUPATION CERTIFICATE OR COMMENCEMNET OF USE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE COMPLIED WITH PRIOR TO ISSUE OF THE OCCUPATION CERTIFICATE OR COMMENCEMENT OF USE.
An Occupation Certificate shall be obtained in relation to the approved works prior to any use or occupation of the building.
Appropriate signage and tactile information indicating accessible facilities shall be provided at the main entrance directory, or wherever directional signage such as lifts or building directories or information is provided to those buildings where access and facilities for people with disabilities has been provided. Such signage shall have regard to the provisions of AS1428.1 and AS1428.2. A. A sign shall be erected on the wall immediately adjacent to the lift at the rooftop in words to the following effect: "The use of this rooftop area shall be limited to a maximum of 50 persons at any one time." The specification of the size, colour and font of the sign is to be to the satisfaction of the Principal Certifying Authority.
Tactile differentiation on floor surfaces indicating change of gradient shall be provided to those buildings where access and facilities for people with disabilities has been provided. This includes the external parts of the building, eg. access walkways and ramps. Such differentiation shall have regard to the provisions of AS1428.4.
Where Council's park/reserve is damaged as a result of building work or vehicular building traffic, this area shall be restored by Council at the applicant's expense. Repairs shall be completed prior to the issue of the Occupation Certificate.
All excess excavated material, demolition material, vegetative matter and builder's rubbish shall be removed to the Waste Disposal Depot or the Regional Tip prior to final inspection. Note: Burning on site is prohibited.
The approved recommendations from the Flood Management Report shall be implemented prior to occupation.
All landscape works are to be carried out in accordance with the approved landscape plans. These are following plans by Zenith Landscape Designs: * Landscape Layout & Surfaces - Ground Floor * Planting Plan - Ground Floor * Landscape Layout & Services Plan - Ground Floor * Landscape Plan - First Floor * The landscaping is to be maintained to the approved standard at all times.
All works within the road reserve, which are subject to approval pursuant to Section 138 of the Roads Act 1993, shall be completed and accepted by council.
Where an electricity substation is required by Energy Australia, a final film survey plan shall be endorsed with an area having the required dimensions as agreed with Energy Australia over the location of the proposed electricity distribution substation site. The substation must be located within the boundary of the development site, or within the building, subject to compliance with the BCA. The substation site shall be dedicated to Council as public roadway, or as otherwise agreed with Energy Australia. Energy Australia's requirements shall be met prior to release of the issue of the Occupation Certificate.
Prior to occupation, a Management Plan shall be prepared addressing all conditions of consent relevant to the amenity of the surrounding properties. The Management Plan shall be available to residents and staff of the centre. The Management Plan shall address (but not be limited to) the following:
(i) Purpose of the Plan (ii) Use of the plan (who will use the plan i.e. staff) (iii) Hours of delivery (iv) Number of staff working at the centre (v) Signage (vi) Amenity of the Neighbourhood (vii) Noise (from mechanical plant and the operation of the centre) (viii) Behaviour of visitors (ix) Security of the building (x) Security of Staff (xi) Waste Management (xii) Maintenance (xiii) Parking (xiv) The use of the rooftop
Prior to the issue of the Occupation Certificate the entry and exit driveway shall be clearly signposted with "Entry", "No Entry", "Exit" and "No Exit" signs to regulate the movement of traffic entering and exiting the development.
Vehicles shall enter and exit the site in a forward direction at all times. A plaque with minimum dimensions 300mm x 200mm shall be permanently fixed to the inside skin of the front fence, or where there is no front fence a prominent place approved by the Principal Certifying Authority, stating the following: "Vehicle shall enter and exit the site in a forward direction at all times".
Prior to completion of the building works, a full width vehicular entry is to be constructed to service the property. Any obsolete vehicular entries are to be removed and reconstructed with kerb and gutter. This work may be done using either a Council quote or a private contractor. There are specific requirements for approval of private contractors.
The width of the driveways shall be in accordance with the approved plans listed in condition 2.
Twelve off-street car spaces and one loading bay shall be provided in accordance with the submitted plan and shall be sealed and linemarked to Council's satisfaction. The pavement of all car parking spaces, manoeuvring areas and internal driveways shall comply with Australian Standard AS3727 - Guide to Residential Pavements.
A Section 73 Compliance Certificate under the Sydney Water Act 1994 must be obtained from Sydney Water Corporation. Application must be made through an authorised Water Servicing Coordinator. Please refer to the Building Developing and Plumbing section of the web site www.sydneywater.com.au then refer to "Water Servicing Coordinator" under "Developing Your Land" or telephone 13 20 92 for assistance. Following application a "Notice of Requirements" will advise of water and sewer infrastructure to be built and charges to be paid. Please make early contact with the Coordinator, since building of water/sewer infrastructure can be time consuming and may impact on other services and building, driveway or landscape design. The Section 73 Certificate must be submitted to the Principal Certifying Authority prior to occupation of the development.
Prior to occupation, a registered surveyor shall certify that the driveway(s) over the footpath and within the property have been constructed in accordance with the approved driveway profile(s). The certification shall be based on a survey of the completed works. A copy of the certificate and a works-as-executed driveway profile shall be provided to Council if Council is not the Principal Certifying Authority.
Where the installation of electricity conduits is required in the footway, the builder shall install the conduits within the footway across the frontage/s of the development site, to EnergyAustralia's specifications. EnergyAustralia will supply the conduits at no charge. A Road Opening Permit must be obtained from Council prior to the installation of the conduits. The builder is responsible for compaction of the trench and restoration of the footway in accordance with Council direction. A Compliance Certificate from Energy Australia shall be obtained prior to the issue of the Occupation Certificate.
A certificate is to be provided to Council that all wet areas have been effectively waterproofed (prior to tiling) in accordance with AS3740 and the product manufacturer's recommendations.
A Landscape Architect shall provide a report to the certifying authority (with a copy provided to Council, if Council is not the principal certifying authority) stating that the landscape works have been carried out in accordance with the approved plans and documentation.
Prior to occupation or use of the premises, a qualified mechanical engineer shall certify that the mechanical ventilation/air conditioning system complies in all respects with the requirements of Australian Standard 1668, Part 1 & 2.
On completion of the installation of the mechanical ventilation systems and prior to the issue of the Occupation Certificate, a certificate of completion and performance from the design engineer shall be submitted to Council certifying that the system has been installed, inspected, commissioned, tested and performs in accordance with Australian Standards AS1668.
Prior to the issue of the final Occupation Certificate, a qualified acoustical engineer shall certify that the building complies in all respects with the criteria given in the NSW industrial Noise Policy 2000.
Prior to occupation, a chartered professional engineer shall certify that the tanking and waterproofing has been constructed in accordance with the approved design and specification. A copy shall be provided to Council if council is not the Principal Certifying Authority.
A certificate from a Registered Surveyor shall be provided to the Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) certifying that the habitable floor level is constructed a minimum of 500mm above the 1% Annual Exceedance Probability (A.E.P) Flood Level. A copy of the certificate shall be provided to Council where Council is not the Principal Certifying Authority.
Prior to occupation a Chartered Professional Engineer shall certify that the stormwater system has been constructed in accordance with the approved plans and as required by Council's DCP 78 - Stormwater Management. The certificate shall be in the form specified in DCP 78 and include an evaluation of the completed drainage works. A works-as-executed drainage plan shall be prepared by a registered surveyor based on a survey of the completed works. A copy of the certificate and works-as-executed plan(s) shall be supplied to the Principal Certifying Authority. A copy shall be provided to Council if Council is not the Principal Certifying Authority.
All absorption trenches must be inspected, and a compliance certificate under Part 4A of the EP&A Act issued prior to back filling and proceeding to subsequent stages of construction. Copies of the certificate are to be maintained by the principal certifying authority and be made available to Council officers upon request.
The premises shall be registered with the NSW Food Authority by the proprietor of the food business by completing the registration form available online at www.foodnotify.nsw.gov.au/nafsis/ and providing documentary evidence to the Principal Certifying Authority of the completion of this notification with the Food Authority.
The underground garage shall be floodproofed to a minimum of 500mm above the 1% Annual Exceedance Probability flood level. The levels shall be certified by a registered surveyor prior to construction of the driveway or other openings.
The development shall comply with Council's DCP 66 - Management of Flood Risk, and the Planning Considerations and Development Controls listed in the Flood Advice letter issued by Council on 21 February 2009.
The maximesh screens and removable geotextile are to be installed in the absorption system prior to connection of the downpipes to ensure the effective performance of the system during construction and the long term viability of the system.
A positive covenant pursuant to the Conveyancing Act 1919 shall be created on the title of the lots that contain the stormwater retention/detention facility to provide for the maintenance of the retention/detention facility.
The pump system, including all associated electrical and control systems, shall be tested and inspected by a suitably qualified and experienced person. Records of testing shall be retained and provided to the certifying hydraulic engineer and/or PCA upon request.
The drainage system shall be constructed in accordance with the approved drainage plans and any amendments in red. All stormwater drainage plumbing work shall comply with the NSW Code of Practice: Plumbing and Drainage and Australian Standard AS3500.
A silt/litter arrestor pit as detailed in Council's DCP 78 - Stormwater Management shall be provided prior to discharge of stormwater from the site.
The outside finished ground level shall be constructed a minimum of 200mm below the habitable floor level for the whole building perimeter.
The owner of the premises shall inform Sydney Water that a Rainwater tank has been installed in accordance with applicable requirements of Sydney Water.
The overflow from the rainwater tank shall be directed to the storm water system.
All plumbing work proposed for the installation and reuse of rainwater shall comply with the NSW Code of Practice: Plumbing and Drainage and be installed in accordance with Sydney Water "Guidelines for rainwater tanks on residential properties".
A first flush device shall be installed to reduce the amount of dust, bird faeces, leaves and other matter entering the rainwater tank.
Construction related activities must not take place on the roadway without Council approval. Short-term activities (including operating plant, materials delivery) that reduce parking spaces, affect access to a particular route or prevent or restrict the passage of vehicles along the road must not occur without a valid Temporary Roadside Closure Permit. Activities involving occupation of the parking lane for durations longer than allowed under a Temporary Roadside Closure Permit require a Construction Zone Permit and must not occur prior to the erection of Construction Zone signs by the RTA. Permit application forms should be lodged at Council's Customer Service Centre allowing sufficient time for evaluation. An information package is available on request.
The following works will be required to be undertaken in the road reserve at the applicant's expense: * construction of a concrete footpath along the frontage of the development site, and construction of a concrete footpath connecting the site to the existing concrete footpath in Fontainebleau Street; * construction of new concrete vehicular entrances; * removal of the existing concrete vehicular entrance/s, and/or kerb laybacks which will no longer be required; * reconstruction of selected areas of the existing concrete Footpath/vehicular entrances and/or kerb and gutter.
All footpath, or road and drainage modification and/or improvement works to be undertaken in the road reserve shall be undertaken by Council, or by a Private Licensed Contractor subject to the submission and approval of a Private Contractor Permit, together with payment of all inspection fees. An estimate of the cost to have these works constructed by Council may be obtained by contacting Council on 9562 1670. The cost of conducting these works will be deducted from the Footpath Reserve Restoration Deposit, or if this is insufficient the balance of the cost will be due for payment to Council upon completion of the work.
Any driveway works to be undertaken in the footpath reserve by a private contractor requires an "Application for Consideration by a Private Contractor" to be submitted to Council together with payment of the application fee. Works within the footpath reserve must not start until the application has been approved by Council.
Following completion of concrete works in the footpath reserve area, the balance of the area between the fence and the kerb over the full frontage of the proposed development shall be turfed with either buffalo or couch (not kikuyu) or landscaped. If landscaping is proposed rather than turfing, details shall be submitted to the Property and Community Services Department for approval.
DEVELOPMENT CONSENT ADVICE (a) You are advised to consult with your utility providers (i.e. Energy Aust, Telstra etc) in order to fully understand their requirements before commencement of any work.
(b) If Council is appointed as the Principal Certifying Authority (PCA), a fee shall be paid before a Construction Certificate is issued. If payment is made after the end of the financial year, the amount shall be adjusted in accordance with Council's adopted fees and charges. The fees charged encompass all matters related to ensuring that the proposed development is carried out in accordance with the approved plans and any post inspection issues that may arise.
(c) If Council is the Principal Certifying Authority for the development, a drainage inspection fee of $274.00 shall be paid prior to the issue of the Construction Certificate. If payment is made after the end of the financial year, the amount shall be adjusted in accordance with Council's adopted fees and charges.
NB: This fee does not include a confined space entry into the on-site detention tank. Where a confined space entry is required, an additional fee of $401.00 is payable. A confined space entry will be required where:
a) Information provided in the works-as-executed drawing and engineering certification is inconclusive as to the compliance of the system with the approved plans; and/or
b) Visual inspection from outside the tank is inconclusive as to the compliance of the system with the approved plans.
(d) All asbestos fibre demolition material and asbestos dust shall be handled, stored and removed in accordance with the relevant legislation and guidelines including: + Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 + Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 + Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos [NOHSC: 2002 (2005)] + Code of Practice for the Management and Control of Asbestos in Workplaces [NOHSC: 2018 (2005)] + Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2005 + All work procedures shall be devised to minimise the release of dust and fibres. A checklist of safety precautions when working with asbestos is available in Health & Safety Guidelines prepared by the WorkCover Authority of NSW. Collection, storage and transportation is subject to the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2005. (e) Hazardous and/or intractable wastes arising from the demolition process shall be removed and disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the relevant statutory authorities (NSW WorkCover Authority and the NSW Environment Protection Authority), together with the relevant regulations, including: + Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 + Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 + Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2005. (f) Demolition and construction shall minimise the emission of excessive noise and prevent "offensive noise" as defined in the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997. Noise reduction measures shall include, but are not limited to the following strategies: + choosing quiet equipment + choosing alternatives to noisy activities + relocating noise sources away from affected neighbours + educating staff and contractors about quiet work practices + informing neighbours of potentially noise activities in advance + equipment, such as de-watering pumps, that are needed to operate on any evening or night between the hours of 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. or on any Sunday or Public Holiday, shall not cause a noise nuisance to neighbours of adjoining or nearby residences. Where the emitted noise exceeds 5 dB(A) [LAeq(15m)] above the background sound level [LA90] at the most affected point on the nearest residential boundary at any time previously stated, the equipment shall be acoustically insulated, isolated or otherwise enclosed so as to achieve the sound level objective.
(g) The water from the rainwater tank should not be used for drinking, Sydney Water shall be advised of the installation of the rainwater tank.
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Nanevski Developments Pty Limited
Rockdale City Council
CITATION : Nanevski Developments Pty Limited v Rockdale City Council [2010] NSWLEC 1369 This decision has been amended. Please see the end of the judgment for a list of the amendments.
CASES CITED: Wehbe v Pittwater [2007] NSWLEC 827 Winten Property Group v North Sydney Council [2001] NSWLEC 46
(b) density and scale, that is an FSR of 1:1 or less when it is expressed as an FSR. (c) If the development provides a minimum of twenty-five square metres of landscaped area per bed. (d) If parking is provided at a rate of 1 per 10 beds, 1 per staff and 1 ambulance space. 42 These requirements in clause 48 cannot be used to refuse the development as opposed to being requirements that the development must comply with. 43 The Court must have also regard to the council's planning regime in terms of the Rockdale Local Environmental Plan. The LEP provides in the 2A(1) zone in which the subject site is located a maximum floor space ratio of 0.5:1, bearing in mind the provisions of the SEPP that where there is any inconsistency the provisions of the SEPP prevail. 44 The objectives of the 2A(1) zone include: to identify land appropriate for medium and high density subject to flooding et cetera and to promote the scale and form of character of residential development compatible with the established character. 45 I note that development that is permissible in the subject zone includes hospitals as well as housing for older people or people with a disability and attached dual occupancy development and detached dual occupancy developments. 46 The council also has a development control plan known as DCP 40 effective from October 1998 and since that time the Seniors State Policy of 2004 was made. There was discussion about the weight that the Court should give this DCP. Despite the fact that it was made prior to the 2004 SEPP I have considered the matters contained within this DCP, although I note that it has not been readopted by the council and the planning provisions as at the time of its adoption are unknown in terms of the zoning and different elements contained within council's planning regime. 47 The DCP provides guidance and it has provisions relating to height, with the objectives: to ensure that new development is in character with and sympathetic to the scale of adjacent residential buildings and the surrounding streetscape; to ensure that development has minimal impact on neighbouring properties in terms of building dominance, overshadowing, privacy and views; to minimise the impact of multi-unit housing in areas where there is substantial detached housing. 48 The DCP also contains provisions for building setbacks and developments up to two storeys in height and developments of three storeys in height. It also contains provisions for setbacks and side setbacks. It is noted that the side setback in the DCP is a minimum of three metres from the side boundaries and the subject proposal is three metres from the northern and southern boundaries. 49 I accept the council's submission however that there is an incursion in this three metre setback area because of the louvre screens proposed for privacy, in particular to the southern boundary. In this regard the setbacks of the proposal is stepped on the northern boundary of the subject site such that the three metre setback at the ground floor is increased to some four and a half metres at the upper level, or the second floor, and five metres to the glass balustrading of the rooftop terrace and some seven and a half to eight metres for what is known as the storage and the lift elements on the third storey. The other State Policy that was also cited is SEPP 6, the number of storeys in a building in terms of definitions. 50 The Court must have regard to the fact that the proposed development does not comply in terms of the development standards and the development standards require a SEPP 1 objection. The Court has had regard to the principles and the authorities of Winten Property Group v North Sydney Council [2001] NSWLEC 46, a judgment of his Honour Lloyd J on the approach to SEPP 1 assessments and also to the Chief Judge of this Court in Wehbe v Pittwater [2007] NSWLEC 827. There is no argument between the parties that the standards under clause 48 require SEPP 1 objections to vary the height of 8 metres, the 2 storeys, and the rear single storey setback requirement. 51 Mr Burrell provided SEPP 1 objections to vary the standards. His SEPP 1 objections are in respect of the original plans to the Court the subject of the appeal. However, no issue is taken in respect of the applicant now relying on amended plans. The issue as to whether the SEPP 1 objections are well founded and justified in the circumstances of the case are still in contention.