71Floor space ratio of heritage items

71 Floor space ratio of heritage items

71 Floor space ratio of heritage items

(1) The maximum floor space ratio for a heritage item is the floor space ratio of the item when this plan commenced, except as provided by subclauses (2), (3) and (4).

(2) After considering the matters specified in clause 69, the consent authority may consent to development that will result in that maximum floor space ratio being exceeded, only if—

(a) the proposed development will not materially affect a heritage item, and

(b) the proposed development involves mainly internal building work or minor additions, and

(c) the proposed development is on part of the site not occupied by any existing building of heritage significance, and

(d) the floor space ratio complies with clause 54.

(3) The consent authority, after considering the matters specified in clause 69, may consent to development that will materially affect a heritage item and that will result in that maximum floor space ratio being exceeded, but only if the consent authority complies with clauses 72 and 73.

(4) However, subclauses (2) and (3) do not apply so as to allow consent to be granted for development of land that consists of or includes the site of a heritage item that will result in the floor space ratio specified for the land elsewhere in this Chapter being exceeded.