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Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012
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Awning and shopfront replacements to existing shops (in a heritage conservation area)
(1) Applies only to replacement of an existing awning or non-original shopfront.
(2) Does not apply to existing shopfront or awnings on a commercial building that is a heritage item.
(3) Must be consistent with any development control plan or conservation plan applying to the area or building.
(4) Must not involve replacing or installing roller shutters, grilles or similar to shopfronts or windows or doors.
(5) Must not involve glazed awnings or awnings with an angle or fall of greater than 10 degrees.
(6) Must not be inconsistent with any relevant development consent and must not contravene any specific condition of consent.
(7) Must not alter existing goods loading and unloading or parking facilities.
(8) The height and dimensions of awnings must be consistent with the awnings on adjoining premises and not be less than 3m or greater than 5m above the footpath level at any point.
(9) Awnings must be at least 600mm from the edge of the footpath adjoining the road.
(10) A certificate of adequacy must be obtained from a professional engineer certifying the structural adequacy of the awning. The certificate must be forwarded to Council and the principal certifying authority before issuing an occupation certificate.
(11) Must not result in an increase in the gross floor area of the building.
(12) Design, materials and colours must maintain the architectural integrity, design, appearance and amenity of the building and streetscape.
(13) Glazing to shopfronts must be non-reflective.
(14) Public safety must be maintained at all times during construction.
(15) Replacement shopfronts must not reduce or affect existing levels of access for people with a disability, and if the shopfront is being replaced in conjunction with internal alterations, access for disabled persons must be provided as required during alterations.
(16) Written approval of the strata plan owners corporation must be obtained before approval (where relevant).
(17) Stormwater must be connected to an existing approved stormwater system or the street gutter.
(18) Written approval must be obtained to carry out works on or over a road or footpath in accordance with the Roads Act 1993.