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Hurstville Local Environmental Plan 1994
22Excavation, filling of land
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22 Excavation, filling of land
22 Excavation, filling of land
(1) A person may excavate or fill any land to which this plan applies only with the consent of the council.
(2) When considering an application for consent required by subclause (1), the council shall have particular regard to—
(a) the likely disruption of, or detrimental effect on, existing drainage patterns and soil stability in the locality, and
(b) the effect of the proposed works on the likely future use or redevelopment of the land.
(3) Subclause (1) does not apply to any excavation or filling of land associated with minor landscaping or similar works.