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So now you know your zone, and you have read whether or not your
development is permissible, it’s time to work out what approvals
are necessary.
Generally speaking, all building and demolition work requires an
approval from Council. Development can be described as anything
involving building works, landscaping works and/or the use of land
or a building.
Development proposals can be divided into three major categories:
1. Exempt development - development that does not require development
consent.
2. Complying development –development that requires consent.
A simplified approval process for minor building works.
3. All other development – development that requires consent.
A development application must be lodged and considered by Council.
1.
EXEMPT DEVELOPMENT
A proposed development is considered to be 'exempt development'
if it will have a minimal impact on the local environment (e.g.
small fences and barbecues). You do not need Council approval to
undertake exempt development.
Please be aware that exempt development cannot be undertaken on
land comprised of a heritage item.
2. COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT
If a proposed development is common or routine (e.g. swimming pools)
it may be classified as 'complying development'. A Complying Development
Certificate is necessary to undertake complying development however
council or an accredited certifier must issue the certificate within
seven (7) days of lodgement of the application.
A Complying Development Certificate can be obtained from Council
or a private
accredited certifier. If your application is successful, Council
or the certifier will issue a certificate to you subject to conditions.
Lane Cove Council has also prepared a “Complying Development
Information Sheet”. The Information Sheet provides
a clear explanation of complying development and how to go about
applying for a Complying Development Certificate with Council.
3. ALL OTHER DEVELOPMENT
If a proposal could have a significant environmental impact, or
it is not common or routine, you will need to lodge a Development
Application (DA) with the council.
A Development Application (DA) is an application made to Council
seeking consent to;
o construct,
o subdivide,
o change the use of a property or premises,
o demolish a building,
o display advertising,
o undertake earthworks, or
o make alterations or additions to a building.
Lane Cove Council will assess the impact of your proposed development
on the local area. If your application is successful, Council will
give development consent, usually subject to conditions. For further
information on the development assessment process go to what
is involved in the assessment process page.
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