sch.2-sec-oc.2Earthworks and retaining walls for non-domestic purposes

sch.2-sec-oc.2 Earthworks and retaining walls for non-domestic purposes

Earthworks and retaining walls for non-domestic purposes

(1) Must not be constructed or installed on or in, or in relation to, a heritage item or a draft heritage item.

(2) Must be located at least 900mm from each lot boundary.

(3) Must not require cut or fill more than 600mm below or above ground level (existing).

(4) If a retaining wall—

(a) must not be higher than 600mm (including the height of any batters) above ground level (existing), and

(b) if it is on a sloping site and stepped to accommodate the fall in the land—must not be higher than 800mm above ground level (existing) at each step, and

(c) must have adequate drainage lines behind it.

(5) Must not redirect the flow of surface water onto an adjoining property.

(6) Surface water must be disposed of without causing a nuisance to adjoining owners.

(7) Must be located at least 1m from any registered easement, sewer main or water main.

(8) If the fill is more than 150mm deep—must not occupy more than 50% of the landscaped area.

(9) If it is carried out, constructed or installed in a heritage conservation area or a draft heritage conservation area—must be located in the rear yard.

(10) Must be located at least 50m from a waterbed (natural).