sch.3-sec-oc.2New or enlarged external door or window openings to the rear of a building (in heritage conservation areas)

sch.3-sec-oc.2 New or enlarged external door or window openings to the rear of a building (in heritage conservation areas)

New or enlarged external door or window openings to the rear of a building (in heritage conservation areas)

(1) Applies only to the rear of single dwellings, dual occupancies and to ancillary class 10a buildings under the Building Code of Australia in heritage conservation areas where the works are not readily visible from any public road or place (other than a rear laneway or similar).

(2) Does not apply to heritage items.

(3) Design, materials, construction, colour scheme and external finish must be compatible and integrate with the existing building adjacent development and must maintain the visual amenity of the area and streetscape and be consistent with its heritage attributes.

(4) Must not be inconsistent with any relevant development consent conditions.

(5) Opening must be located at the rear of the building (and not located on the front elevation or street elevation of the building), and the design and architectural integrity and amenity of the dwelling and streetscape must be fully maintained.

(6) Opening at the rear of the building must be located at ground floor level and the floor level of the room (in which the new or enlarged window or door is provided) must not be more than 1.2m above ground level.

(7) Windows must be located 900mm or more from property boundaries or be of fixed and fire rated glazing.