Comprehensive Development Control Plan 2012 Combined Table of Contents C1292517 1 Queanbeyan Development Control Plan 2012 Part 1 About this Development Control Plan 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Purpose of this DCP 1.3 Statutory Context 1.3.1 Title 1.3.2 Status 1.3.3 Relevant Local Environmental Plan 1.3.4 Relationship with any Environmental Planning Instrument (EPI) 1.3.5 Relationship to Other Plans, Policies and the Like 1.3.6 Commencement 1.3.7 Previous Development Control Plans 1.3.8 Where the DCP Applies 1.4 How the DCP Applies To Development 1.4.1 Development that Needs Consent 1.4.2 Development That Does Not Need Consent 1.4.3 Variation to this DCP 1.5 Contents of the DCP 1.5.1 DCP Structure 1.6 How to use this Development Control Plan 1.7 Information required for a Development Application 1.7.1 Development Application Form 1.7.2 Information Required for the Lodgement of a Development Application 1.7.3 Supplementary Information which may be Required with Your Development Application 1.7.4 Information Required for State Environmental Planning Policy No 65 Development 1.7.5 Construction Certificate 1.8 Public Notification of a Development Application 1.8.1 Notification and Advertising of Applications and Notification Period 1.8.2 Notification on Council’s Website 1.8.3 Notice in Newspaper 1.8.4 Notifying an Amendment to a Development Application Prior to Determination 1.8.5 Notification Requirements for Modifications 1.8.6 Persons to be Notified by Letter 1.8.7 Notification Area 1.8.8 Notification to the Owners 1.8.9 Deadline for Council to Receive Submissions 1.8.10 Extension of Notification Period 1.8.11 Late Submissions 1.8.12 Submissions to be made Public Documents 1.8.13 Consideration of Submissions 1.8.14 Determination Process Where Submissions are Lodged 1.8.15 Notification of Council’s Determination C1292517 2 Queanbeyan Development Control Plan 2012 Part 2 All Zones 2.1. Introduction 2.1.1 Purpose of This Part 2.1.2 Objectives 2.1.3 Relationship to Other Plans 2.2. Car Parking 2.2.1 Introduction 2.2.2 Objectives for Car Parking 2.2.3 General Principles 2.2.4 Variations and Compliance 2.2.5 Existing Premises (Replaced or Remodelled) 2.2.6 Controls for Car Parking 2.2.7 Design of Service Vehicle Areas 2.2.8 Accessways Associated with Car Parking Areas 2.2.9 Design of Access Driveways 2.2.10 Design of Internal Roads associated with Car Parking Areas 2.2.11 Traffic Control within Developments 2.2.12 Parking Area Design 2.2.13 Construction of Car Parking Areas 2.2.14 Service Vehicle Areas 2.2.15 Bus and Coach Parking 2.2.16 Pedestrians and Cyclists 2.2.17 Bicycle Parking 2.3 Environmental Management 2.3.1 Introduction 2.3.2 Objectives 2.3.3 Energy Efficiency and Conservation 2.3.4 Water Conservation 2.3.5 Waste and Recycling 2.3.6 Noise and Vibration 2.4 Contaminated Land Management 2.4.1 Introduction 2.4.2 Objectives 2.4.3 Relationship to Other Plans, Council Policies and the Like 2.4.4 Duty to Report 2.4.5 Council’s Decision Making Process 2.4.6 Council’s Requirements for Remediation 2.4.7 Category 1 Remediation Work 2.4.8 Category 2 Remediation Works 2.4.9 Remedial Action Plans (RAP) 2.4.10 Site Management for Category 2 Remediation Works 2.4.10.1 Site Management Measures 2.4.10.2 Environmental Management C1292517 3 Queanbeyan Development Control Plan 2012 2.4.11 Contaminated Soil 2.4.12 Site Signage and Security 2.4.13 Community Consultation 2.4.14 Occupational Health and Safety 2.4.15 Removal of Underground Storage Tanks 2.4.16 Validation Report 2.4.16.1 Review of Validation Report 2.4.17 Independent Auditing 2.4.17.1 NSW Site Auditor Scheme 2.4.17.2 Site Audit Statements 2.4.18 Recording and Community Information 2.4.18.1 Management of Council’s Information 2.4.18.2 Section 149 Planning Certificates 2.4.18.3 Access to Council Information 2.5 Flood Management 2.5.1 Introduction 2.5.2 Relationship to Other Plans, Policies and the Like 2.5.3 Objectives 2.5.4 Definitions 2.5.5 Controls for Flooding 2.5.6 Floodways 2.5.7 Designated Flood Area 2.5.8 Flood Planning Level 2.6 Landscaping 2.6.1 Introduction 2.6.2 Relationship to Other Plans, Policies and the Like 2.6.3 Objectives 2.6.4 When is a Landscaping Plan Required? 2.6.5 Categories of Development 2.6.6 Who Can Prepare a Landscape Plan and Who Can Construct the Works? 2.6.7 How Can People Become Registered So They Can Prepare Plans and/or Construct Works? 2.6.8 What are the Eligibility Criteria for Inclusion on Council’s Landscape Consultant/Contractor Register? 2.6.9 What are the Procedures for Accrediting People for Inclusion on the Landscape Consultant/Contractor Register? 2.6.10 What are the Responsibilities and Requirements of Landscape Consultants and Landscape Contractors? 2.6.11 Suspension and Removal from the Register 2.6.12 General Advice 2.6.13 Requesting Bonds for Public Land 2.6.14 Landscape Requirements for Courtyards in Multi Dwelling Housing 2.6.15 What Should Be Submitted With a Development Application? 2.7 Soil, Water and Vegetation Management Plans C1292517 4 Queanbeyan Development Control Plan 2012 2.7.1 Introduction 2.7.2 Relationship to Other Plans, Policies and the Like 2.7.3 Objectives 2.7.4 When is a Soil, Water and Vegetation Management Plan (SWVM Plan) Required? 2.7.5 Required Approach to Preparing a Soil, Water and Vegetation Management Plan 2.7.6 Geotechnical Appraisal or Urban Capability Map 2.7.7 Evaluation of the SWVM Plan and the proposed Subdivision 2.8 Guidelines for Bushfire Prone Areas 2.8.1 Introduction 2.8.2 Relationship to Other Plans, Policies and the Like 2.8.3 Objectives 2.8.4 Potential Bushfire Threat 2.8.5 Planning For Bushfire Protection 2.8.6 Restrictions on Titles 2.9 Safe Design 2.9.1 Introduction 2.9.2 Relationship to Other Plans, Policies and the Like 2.9.3 Objectives 2.9.4 Format of these Guidelines 2.9.5 Development Categories to Which this Plan Applies 2.9.6 Aim for Safe Design Guidelines 2.9.7 All Development Types 2.9.8 Residential Development 2.9.9 Commercial / Retail / Industrial Development and Community Facilities 2.9.10 Carparks 2.9.11 Open Spaces – Parks, Recreation Areas and Other Open Space 2.9.12 Subdivision Design 2.9.13 Pedestrian Underpasses and Overpasses. 2.9.14 Bicycle Paths 2.10 Subdivision 2.10.1 Introduction 2.10.2 Relationship to Other Plans, Policies and the Like 2.10.3 Objectives 2.10.4 General Subdivision Submission Requirements for Rural and Environmental Zones 2.10.5 Controls 2.10.6 General Design 2.10.7 Lot Size and Design 2.10.8 Flora and Fauna 2.10.9 Natural Hazards 2.10.10 Contamination 2.10.11 Stormwater Management and Drainage 2.10.12 Aboriginal & European Heritage C1292517 5 Queanbeyan Development Control Plan 2012 2.10.13 Roads, Traffic (vehicles, cyclists & pedestrians) and Access 2.10.14 Solar Access and Lot Orientation 2.10.15 Service Provision 2.11 Height of Buildings 2.11.1 Introduction 2.11.2 Relationship to Other Plans, Council Policies and the Like 2.11.3 Objectives and controls 2.12 Airspace Operations and Airport Noise 2.12.1 Introduction 2.12.2 Relationship to Other Plans, Council Policies and the Like 2.12.3 Airspace Operations 2.12.4 Airport Noise 2.13 Preservation of Trees and Vegetation 2.13.1 Introduction 2.13.2 Relationship to Other Plans, Council Policies and the Like 2.13.3 Objectives and Controls Part 3 Urban Residential Development 3.1 Introduction 3.1.1 Purpose of this Part 3.1.2 Objectives for Residential Development 3.1.3 Relationship to Other Plans and Council Policies Part 3A Single Dwelling Residential Development 3.2 Compatibility with Neighbourhood Character 3.2.1 External Materials, Patterns, Textures and Decorative Elements 3.2.2 Siting and Building Setbacks 3.2.3 Special Siting Requirements 3.2.4 Siting of Dwellings and Outbuildings 3.2.5 Fences, Screen Walls and Vegetation 3.2.6 Special Considerations in Relation to Fences for the Mitigation of Potential Road Impacts in Residential Areas 3.3 Efficiency in layout 3.3.1 Topography 3.3.2 Vehicular Access and Car Parking 3.4 Landscaping in Scenic Protection Areas or on the Urban Fringe 3.5 Consideration of Views, Shadowing and Privacy 3.6 Ancillary Outbuildings, Sheds, Garages etc Part 3B Secondary Dwellings 3.1 Introduction – Secondary Buildings 3.1.1 Purpose of this Part 3.1.2 Objectives Applicable for Secondary Dwellings C1292517 6 Queanbeyan Development Control Plan 2012 3.1.3 Relationship to Other Plans, Council Policies and the Like 3.1.4 General Requirements of the Affordable Housing SEPP for Secondary Dwellings 3.1.5 Approval of Secondary Dwellings 3.1.5.1 How Can I Obtain a Complying Development Approval? 3.1.5.2 When is a Development Application Required? 3.2 Controls – Secondary Dwellings 3.2.1 Setbacks 3.2.2 Building Appearance 3.2.3 External Design 3.2.4 Materials 3.2.5 Internal Design 3.2.6 Private Open Space 3.2.7 Visual Privacy 3.2.8 Solar Energy/Climate Control 3.2.9 Car Parking 3.2.10 Adaptation of Existing Buildings: 3.2.11 Contribution Charges Part 3C Dual Occupancy, Multi Dwelling Housing and Residential Flat Buildings 3.1.