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SITE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

Providing appropriate services and facilities with equity and safety

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Contents PART E1 SERVICES 327

E1.1. Requirements for all Development 330

E1.2. Wastewater 332

E1.3. Telecommunications 336

E1.4. Water Supply 338

E1.5. Electricity supply 339

E1.6. Private Service extensions 340

PART E2 TRAFFIC, PARKING AND ACCESS 341

E2.1. Traffic,ParkingandAccessObjectives 344

E2.2. Parking 345

E2.2.1. TrafficandParkingStudies 345

E2.2.2. VehicleParkingRates 346

E2.2.3. Parkinglocationanddesign 353

E2.2.4. Parkingrequirementsforaccessiblespaces 354

E2.2.5. ServiceandDeliveryVehicles 354

E2.2.6. Bicycleparking 355

E2.3. Access 357

E2.3.1. Publicroads 357

E2.3.2. Unformedpublicroads 358

E2.3.3. Driveways 359

E2.3.4. Pedestrianaccess 361

E2.3.5. Bicycleaccess 362


PART E3 ACCESSIBILITY, ADAPTABILITY AND HOUSINGCHOICE 363

E3.1. Accessibility 366

E3.2. Adaptability 368

E3.3. HousingChoice 369

PART E4 SITE MANAGEMENT 371

E4.1. Protectingamenity 374

E4.2. Sitedisturbance 376

E4.3. Erosionandsedimentcontrol 377

E4.4. Exclusionzonesandtreeprotectionduringconstruction 379

E4.5. Demolitionmanagement 381

E4.6. Decommissioningsewagesystems 382

E4.7. Asbestos 383

PARTE5SAFETYANDSECURITY 385

E5.1. Crime minimisation 388

E5.1.1. Generalprovisionsforalldevelopment 389

E5.1.2. AdditionalprovisionsforMulti-dwellinghousing,Commercial,Indus-trialandMixed-usedevelopments 390

E5.2. Social Impacts 393

E5.3. Designoffoodpremises 395

E5.4. Firesafetyinbuildings 397

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PART E6 WASTE MANAGEMENT 401

E6.1. WasteManagementObjectives 404

E6.2. WasteManagementPlan 405

E6.3. Demolitionandconstructionwaste 406

E6.4. Operationalwastemanagement 408

E6.4.1. Lowdensityresidentialdevelopment 408

E6.4.2. Mediumdensityresidentialdevelopment 409

E6.4.3. Non-residentialdevelopmentandchangeofuse 412

E6.4.4. MixedUseDevelopments 414

E6.4.5. Industrial 415

PARTE7CONTAMINATION 417

E7.1. RelationshiptootherLegislation 420

E7.2. Contaminationinvestigation 421

E7.3. Obtainingcontaminationinformation 423

E7.4. Independentauditing 424

PARTE8PUBLICDOMAIN 425

E8.1. StreetHierarchy 428

E8.1.1. GreatWesternHighway 429

E8.1.2. ScenicDrives 431

E8.1.3. Town&VillageCentreMainStreets 433

E8.1.4. TownCentreLaneways&Through-SiteLinks 435

E8.1.5. ResidentialFootpaths 437

E8.2. ImprovingthePublicDomaininTownCentres 438

E8.2.1. FootpathAwnings 438

E8.2.2. StreetTrees 440

E8.2.3. StreetFurniture 441

E8.3. CyclingNetworks 443

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Introduction BlueMountainsLocalEnvironmentalPlan2015(LEP2015)requiresthatconsent isnottobegrantedtodevelopmentunlesstheconsentauthorityissatisfiedthatarangeofservicesessentialforthedevelopmentareavailableorthatadequatearrangementshavebeenmadetomakethemavailablewhenrequired.

Theearlyconsiderationoftheservicingrequirementsofaproposaliscriticalinthedesignanddeliveryofgooddevelopment.The locationandcapacityofexistingservices,specificrequirementsofserviceauthorities,andthelocationofproposednewinfrastructure(suchasservicemainextensions,pumpingstations,onsitewastewaterdisposalsystems,hydrantboostervalves,electricity substationsand the like)canaffect thesitinganddesignof thedevelopment.

Note: It is recommendedthatapplicantsconsultwith therelevantserviceauthorityat the initial

stagesoftheconceptplanningforadevelopment.

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Readinconjunctionwith:

Submissionrequirements:

Part B - Context, Site AnalysisandDesign All

Part C - Environmental Management C1 C2 C3

Part F - Development Types All

C6C4

All development:

• A plan showing the location of existing and proposed services, connection points, easements, clearances and access ways.

For development including Onsite wastewater disposal:

• A Water Cycle Management Study

For development including a Pumpout system:

• Site and Soil Assessment Report

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E1.1. RequirementsforallDevelopment

Explanation

Theprovisionofadequateservicesisessentialforalldevelopment.Considerationof servicing requirements at an early stage is important to ensure therequirementsofserviceprovidersareincorporatedintoproposeddesign,andthatthepotentialenvironmentalandvisualimpactoftheprovisionofservicesand service extensions are adequately considered.

The following objectives and controls apply to all development where theprovision of services or service extensions is required.

Objectives

O1. Toensurethatservicesthatareessentialtoadevelopmentaremadeavailabletothatdevelopment.

O2. To identify new infrastructure and service requirements at an earlystageofthedevelopmentplanningprocess.

O3. To ensure utilities are integrated in the site planning and design of the development.

O4. Toensuretheprovisionofservicemainextensionsandamplificationsarefullyunderstoodsuchthattheirimpactscanbeassessedaspartofthedevelopmentapplicationassessmentprocess.

O5. Tominimisetheenvironmentalimpactoftheprovisionofservicesforadevelopment.

O6. Tominimisetheriskofserviceoutagesinextremenaturalevents.

O7. Toprotectand improvethevisualamenityof thestreet frontageofdevelopment.

O8. To ensure the location and siting of service infrastructure does not impactonpedestrian,cyclistandvehiclesafety.

O9. Toenableprivateconnectionstoservicemainswithminimalimpactonexisting road infrastructure.

Controls

C1. Extensionofservicemainsthroughenvironmentallysensitivelandistobeavoidedwherepracticable.

C2. Servicemainextensionsorrelocationsaretobeinstalledunderground.

C3. Allprivateserviceconnectionstotheservicemainsaretobemadewithinthedevelopmentsiteorwithintheroadfrontageofthesite.

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Note: In exceptional circumstances, private service connections may be

madebeyondthesite’sroadfrontagewithCouncilapproval.

C4. Proposalsthatencroachintoaneasementwillrequiretheapprovaloftherelevantauthoritypriortotheissueofanydevelopmentconsent.

C5. Provision of services to development on bush fire prone land is tocomplywiththerequirementsoftheNSWRuralFireServicePlanningforBushFireProtection.

C6. Inthecaseoffullwidthroadconstruction,serviceconduitsaretobeinstalledacrossthecarriagewaytoenablepropertiesonthesideoftheroadoppositetotheservicemainstomakefutureserviceconnections,withminimalimpactontheroadinfrastructure.

Note:AroadopeningpermitundertheRoadsAct1993isrequiredtobe

obtainedfromtheCouncilpriortoanyexcavationwithintheroadreserve

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E1.2. Wastewater

Explanation

Thereareanumberoffactorswhichcancontributetothedegradationofthequality of groundwater, watercourses and associated ecosystems. A primarysource is wastewater pollution, which includes both ‘grey’ water (such asdischargefromlaundries,kitchensandshowersetc.)and‘black’water(effluent).Goodwastewatermanagementpracticesarecentraltobothecosystemfunctionandpublichealth.

Wastewater management and treatment may be carried out via a directconnectiontotheSydneyWaterreticulatedsewersystem,byonsitedisposalorbyacommercialpumpoutservice.

ForareaswithintheSydneydrinkingwatercatchment,onsitewastewatermanagementmustdemonstrateaneutralorbeneficialeffectonwaterquality.

For further information on development in the drinking water catchmentunderStateEnvironmentalPlanningPolicy(SydneyDrinkingWaterCatchment)2011andtherelevantWaterNSW(previouslySydneyCatchmentAuthority)guidelines andstandards,applicantsshouldrefertotheWaterNSWwebsiteatwww.waternsw.com.au.

Controls

C1. Sewer main extensions, private sewer lines, pumpout systems andonsite wastewater disposal systems are not to be located withinenvironmentallysensitivelandoramappedFloodPlanningArea,unlessnoalternativeisavailable.

C2. Thedevelopmentapplicationistodetailthemannerinwhicheffluentdisposalisproposedtobeachieved,includingtherouteofanyproposedsewermainextensions,pumpingstationsandonsitedisposalsystems.

C3. Alltanksusedforstorageortreatmentofwastewatershallbelocated:

(a) soasnottointerferewithanystructuralelementsofbuildings,and

(b) withaminimumsetbackof3mfrompropertyboundaries,and

(c) tobeaminimumof3mfromthedwellings.

Note:Thetreatmentandreuseofgreywaterforlaundrypurposesandtoilet

flushingisencouragedonallproperties.

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Reticulated sewer connections

C4. Where a development site iswithin 75mof a SydneyWater sewermain,thesewermainistobeextendedtothedevelopmentsiteandtheeffluentdisposalfromthedevelopmentistobeconnectedtothatsewersystem.

C5. Developments are to connect to the sewermain eitherwithin thedevelopmentsiteorwithinthepublicroadfrontageofthesite.

Onsitewastewaterdisposalsystems

C6. Onsitedisposalsystemsaretobedesignedtoprevent:

(a) degradationofsoilsandnativevegetation,and

(b) lossofamenity,and

(c) risktopublichealth,and

(d) pollution of surface and/or ground water.

C7. Onsitewastewaterdisposalsystemsmustbewhollycontainedwithintheboundariesofthesite.

C8. Onsite wastewater disposal systems may only be located on sitesthat have at least 4,000m2 of land that is not identified as beingenvironmentally sensitive land. Onsite wastewater disposal systemsmaybelocatedonsitesthathavelessthan4,000m2 of land that is not identifiedasbeingenvironmentallysensitive landonly inexceptionalcircumstances.

C9. Developments thatproposeonsitewastewaterdisposalsystemsareto be supported by aWaterCycleManagement Study prepared inaccordancewiththeWaterNSWcurrentrecommendedpracticeinDesigning and Installing Onsite Wastewater Systems, the Environmental Health Protection Guidelines On-site Sewage Management for Single Households(theSilverBook),andAS1547.

C10. TheWaterCycleManagementStudyistobepreparedbyasuitablyqualifiedconsultant,andistodeterminewhetherthesite iscapableof sustainably managing treated wastewater generated from thedevelopmentonthepropertywithoutcausinganyunacceptablehealthorpollutionrisks.

Note:Furtherinformationregardingchoosingaconsultantcanbeobtained

fromtheSydneyCatchmentAuthority(nowWaterNSW)publicationtitled

UsingaConsultanttoPrepareYourWaterCycleManagementStudywhich

isavailableviatheWaterNSWwebsite.

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C11. The Water Cycle Management Study istoincludeinformation,reportsandmodellingappropriatetothetypeofdevelopmentandtherisksthedevelopmentposestowaterquality.Higherriskproposalsrequiremorein-depthstudies.Thewatercyclemanagementstudyistoincludethefollowing:

(a) thespecificdetailsoftheproposedwastewatertreatmentandeffluentdisposalsystembeingappliedfor,includingtheproposedsiteoftheeffluentmanagementarea,and

(b) theadequacyoftheproposedsystemforthefrequencyofuse,availabilityofpower,slope,soils,and

(c) a site analysis plan showing the location of the proposed wastewatertreatmentsystemandeffluentmanagementareainrelationtositeboundaries,proposedandexistingbuildingsandenvironmentallysensitiveland,and

(d) a water balance report that identifies the volume of waterutilisedandwastewatergeneratedbythedevelopment.

C12. Allsystemsaretobedesignedforthemaximumpotentialoccupancyofthepremises.Forthepurposesofcalculatingthemaximumpotentialoccupancy,roomsthathavethepotentialtobeabedroom,suchasstudiesandthelike,aretobeconsideredbedrooms.

C13. Allsystemsandfacilitiesthatserveanequivalentoccupancyoftenormorepeoplemustbeinstalledand/orconstructedtoadesignorplanthat is the subjectof acurrentcertificateof accreditation fromtheDirector-GeneraloftheDepartmentofHealth.

C14. Suitablysizedflowbalancingtanksarerequiredatallpremiseswhichmightbeoccasionallyoccupiedbygreaterthantenpeopletoensurethattheeffluentcanbetreatedanddistributedmoreevenlyfollowingpeakusageperiods.

C15. Where a premises is likely to be intermittently occupied, AeratedWastewater Treatment Systems (AWTS) are not suitable as theyrequire a continuous power source. Infrequent or irregular use of thesesystemsislikelytoresultinadverseenvironmentalimpactsduetodischargeofuntreatedorpoorly-treatedeffluent.

C16. Surfaceirrigationisnotpermittedandsubsurfacedripirrigationistobeutilisedinstead.

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C17. The hydraulic design of irrigation systems is to be in accordancewith the Sydney Catchment Authority (nowWater NSW) currentrecommended practiceDesigning and InstallingOnsiteWastewaterSystems and undertaken by a suitably qualified and experiencedconsultant.

Pumpoutsystems

C18. New and replacement pumpout systemswill only be considered inrelationtoadwelling-houseandonlyincircumstanceswhereaSiteandSoilAssessmentReportpreparedinaccordancewithAS1547justifiestotheCouncil’ssatisfactionthatthisistheonlyoptionavailable.

C19. Pumpoutsystemsaretobedesignedsoasto:

(a) locatetheseptictanksandcollectionwellstogether,and

(b) ensuretanksandcollectionwellsareatleast3mfrombuildingsandboundaries,and

(c) locatetanklidsabovegroundleveltoavoidsurfacewaterfromenteringthetank,and

(d) ensurethatanydeckingoranyotherstructuresarenoterectedoverthetanksunlessthereisameansofaccesstotheseptictankandcollectionwell,and

(e) useplastic tanksonlywhere it is impractical touse concretetanksbecauseofaccessanddeliveryconstraints,and

(f) concretethetanks intothegroundandkeythemtogethertoavoiddifferentialmovementandpipebreakage,and

(g) ensure the holding or collection well has the capacity to accommodate a minimum of 7 days’ daily flow for a weeklypumpoutservice,and

(h) includeasuctionlinethatistobe50mmindiameter,Class12pressurepipe,withthelast1.5mtothepropertyboundaryandtheupstandbeing50mmgalvanisedironpipe.Theupstandandelbowistobeconcretedtothegroundtopreventmovementanddamagewhenthepumpisoperational,and

(i) provideanall-weatheraccessandparkingatthepumpoutlineforpumpouttankers.

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E1.3. TelecommunicationsExplanation

Telecommunicationsystemsarenowconsideredabasicserviceandincludethehard line services as well wireless devices and their associated infrastructure. Considerationabouthowandwheretheseservicesareinstalledcanlimitthepotentialimpactsontheenvironmental,health,characterandamenityvaluesofan area.

Controls

Service lines

C1. Wheredevelopmentrequirestheconstructionofnewpublicorprivateroad or construction of any unformed road, all telecommunicationmainextensionsaretobeinstalledunderground.

Receivers

C2. Telecommunicationreceivers(includingantennaeordishes)aretobeintegratedwiththedesignandappearanceofanybuildingorstructureon or within which it is located.

C3. Telecommunications receivers are to be located so as to avoidobstruction of views to and from significant landmarks or heritageitems.

C4. Multi-dwelling house development should preferably include theprovision of a centralised receiver system rather than individualantennae or dishes on each residence.

Note: Refer to Part D – Heritage Management for further controls on

receivers on heritage and period housing areas.

Telecommunicationfacilities

C5. Applicationsfortelecommunicationsfacilitiesaretodemonstratethatthefacility:

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(c) whereproposedwithinaprecinct(linktomap),complementsorenhances,andbevisuallyintegratedwith,thecharacterandstreetscape of the surrounding area; and

(d) incorporateseffectivemeasurestoavoidormitigatedamagetovegetation,threatenedspeciesandcriticalhabitats.

C6. Telecommunications towers are to be located so that they, andany necessarymaintenance access, do not adversely impact on anyenvironmentallysensitiveland.

C7. Telecommunications facilities are to be designed, installed andoperated to comply with standards relating to human exposure toelectromagnetic energy (EME) appearing in any applicable code orstandardmadeundertheapplicablestateorfederallegislation.

C8. Telecommunications facilities are to be designed tominimise publicexposuretoEMEthroughtheprincipleofprudentavoidance,wherebylowornocostmeasuresareemployedtoavoidorreduceexposures.

C9. ApplicationsfortelecommunicationsfacilitiesaretobesupportedbyareportbyasuitablyqualifiedconsultantthataddressestheimpactsofthefacilityanditscompliancewiththeAustralianRadiationProtectionandNuclearAgency (ARPANSA)RadiationProtection Standard forMaximum Exposure Levels to Radio Frequency Fields. The reportis to estimate the likely population exposure within a reasonableareaaroundthesite, includingestimatesofhighestpublicexposure.Procedures for making these estimates should follow the protocoldevelopedbyARPANSA.

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E1.4. WaterSupply

Explanation

A reliable water supply is necessary for most development to provide fordrinking,washing, irrigation and firefighting. The supply is generally providedfromSydneyWater’s reticulatedwatermain system,however itmay alsobeprovidedbyonsiterainwatertanks,aswellasdrawingfromdams,watercourses,boresandwells.

Controls

C1. Themethod ofwater supply proposed, the route of any proposedwatermainextensions,andthelocationofanyproposedstaticwatersupplies,istobedetailedaspartofthedevelopmentapplication.

C2. Wherethedevelopmentsolelyreliesuponastaticwatersupply,therainwatertankistohaveaminimumcapacityof30,000Lseparatetoanyvolumerequiredforbushfirefighting.

C3. Fordevelopmentsotherthansingledwellingsordualoccupancies,thedevelopmentapplicationistodetailthelocationofanyproposedfirehydrantsandboostervalves.

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Explanation

Areliableelectricitysupplyisnecessaryformostdevelopment.Thatsupplyisgenerallyprovidedfromtheserviceprovider’selectricitymains;howeveritmayalsobeprovidedor supplementedbyonsite generation fromsolarpanelsorwindturbines.

Controls

C1. The method by which an electricity supply will be provided to adevelopment, including the route of any proposed electricity mainextensions, and the location of any proposed substations and theirrelated easements and clearances, is to be provided as part of thedevelopmentapplication.

C2. Wheredevelopmentrequirestheconstructionofanyunformedroadreserve or results in new public or private road construction, allservicemainextensionsaretobeinstalledunderground.

C3. Where development necessitates the replacement or relocation ofexistingaerialmains,theyaretobereplacedwithaerialbundledcableor relocated underground.

C4. Onsitesmappedasbushfirepronelandandwherethedevelopmentnecessitates the replacement of existing timber power poles, thesepolesaretobereplacedwithconcretepoles.

C5. Powergeneratorsaretobelocatedsoastominimisetheirvisualandamenityimpactsonthestreetscapeandneighbouringproperties.

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E1.6. Private Service extensions

Explanation

In some circumstances, service mains are not available to properties withintheirboundariesorwithintheroadfrontingthesite.Wherethesepropertiesrequire service connections, the Council will normally require the servicemainstobeextendedtothepropertyoritsroadfrontage.Insomeexceptionalcircumstances, the Council may consider the installation of private serviceextensionswithintheroadreservetomakeconnectionstotheservicemainsremotelyfromtheproperty.

Objectives

O1. Toenableconnectiontoserviceswhereextensionsofservicemainstothedevelopmentsiteareimpractical.

Controls

C1. TheCouncilmayconsiderapplicationstoinstallprivateservicelineswithinCouncil’sroadreservewhere:

(a) it is not feasible or practical for the individual to extend theserviceprovider’smaintotheproperty,and

(b) thepropertyiswithin150moftherelevantserviceauthority’smaintowhichitisproposedtoconnect,and

(c) thereareamaximumof4propertiesthatneed,orpotentiallyneed,toinstallprivateservicelineswithinthatsectionofroadreserve.

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IntroductionVehicle,pedestrianandcycleaccess,circulationandparkingarecrucialingredientsingooddesignofneighbourhoodsandvillages.Transportrelateddesignelementsandtrafficimpactsneedtobeconsideredinalldevelopmenttoensureasafeenvironmentandtoreducetheenvironmental,socialandeconomicimpacts.

Traffic,parkingandaccessrelateprimarilytotheroadandpedestriannetworks,drivewayandparkingareas,andissuesassociatedwithtrafficandconnectivity.ThispartoftheDCPrecognisesthatlanduseanddevelopmentcanresultinparkingdemands,trafficgenerationandroadsafetyimpacts,aswellasimpactsonroadhierarchies.

Theseissuesareinter-relatedandneedtobedealtwithinaholisticmanner.Additionally,theseaspectsofthedevelopmentcaninfluenceandimpactuponsiteplanning,designandbuiltform,infrastructureandservicing,streetscapeandpublicdomainareas.


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Relationshiptootherlegislationanddocuments:

Part B - Context All

Part E - Site Development andSiteManagement All

Part F - Development Types All

• Australian Standards (AS)

» AS1158.3 Lighting for roads and public areas

» AS 1428 Design for access and mobility

» AS1680.2.1 Interior and workplace lighting - Specific applications – Circulation spaces and other general areas

» AS 2890 Parking facilities series (including AS2890.3 Bicycle parking facilities)

» AS 4299 Adaptable Housing

• State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007

• RMS Guide to Traffic Generating Developments 2002

• Austroads guides

• Blue Mountains City Council Design and Construction Specification

• Blue Mountains City Council Public Domain Technical Manual

• NSW Planning Guidelines for Walking and Cycling

• Blue Mountains Bike Plan 2020

One or more of the following types of reports may need to accompany a development application:

• A Parking and Traffic Report or a Traffic Impact Study.

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E2.1. Traffic,ParkingandAccessObjectivesO1. To ensure that the traffic and parking impacts of a proposed

developmentareappropriatelyunderstood,consideredandaddressed.

O2. Toensurethatanappropriate levelofoff-streetparkingandloadingfacilitiesareprovidedinamannerwhichissafe,convenient,functionalandaccessible.

O3. Toensurecarparkingfacilities,serviceanddeliveryareas,accessandpublicroadinfrastructurearedesignedtominimiseadverseimpactontheenvironment,heritageandstreetscapecharacter.

O4. To ensure that access paths and driveways are integrated into the developmentdesign,withminimalimpactonroadsystemsandminimallossofexistingon-streetparking.

O5. To ensure the provision of car parking complements the broadertransportnetwork.

O6. To minimise the adverse impacts of increased vehicle, pedestrianand cycle traffic and parking on the community and the Council’sinfrastructure.

O7. ToensurethatanypublicinfrastructurecreatedbyadevelopmentisofasuitablestandardthatdoesnotresultinanongoingmaintenanceburdenforthecommunityandtheCouncil.

O8. Toensurethateachpropertyhasastableandsafevehicleaccessfromapublicroad.

O9. Toprovideasafe,convenientandlegiblemovementnetworkforpeoplewith diverse abilities (including those using wheelchairs, mobilityscooters,peoplewithprams,smallchildrenelderlypeopleandpeoplewithtemporaryinjuries),betweenresidencesandpointsofattractionwithinandbeyonddevelopment.

O10. To provide walking routes along predictable pathways of travel,includingapproachestoschools,parksandshoppingprecincts.

O11. To encourage cycling as a regular form of transport through theprovision of secure, convenient and accessible bicycle routes andparking.

O12. To ensure that new bicycle paths are to be consistent with theobjectivesoftheBlueMountainsBikePlan2020.


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Explanation

This part provides vehicle parking rates, as well as design and locationrequirementsforcarparkingareaswithindevelopmentsites.Theprovisionofadequateonsiteparkingaspartofadevelopmentisimportanttoensurethatnewlandusesdonotresultinincreasedstreetparkingoradverseimpactsonlocalroadnetworks.Appropriatelocationanddesignofcarparkingareascancontributetoimprovedmanoeuvrabilitywithinthesite,andminimiseadverseimpactsonthestreetscape.

Thispartalsodetailsthelevelofinformationrequiredtobesubmittedindifferentdevelopmentscenarios,suchthattrafficdemandgeneratedbythedevelopmentcanbeassessedandmanaged.

Note: The provision of a percentage of small car spaces, compliant with the

requirements of AS2890.1, with ready access to facilities is encouraged in new

commercialdevelopments.

E2.2.1. TrafficandParkingStudies

Controls

C1. Alldevelopment,other thansingledwellings,whichwill result inanincreaseinparkingdemandistoidentify:

(a) theparkingneedgeneratedbythedevelopmentinaccordancewiththeratesincludedinPartE2.2.2ofthisDCP,and

(b) theproposedparkingprovisionswithinthedevelopmentsite.

C2. Where all parking generated by the development cannot beaccommodatedonsite,justificationastohowparkingdemandcanbemanagedwithoutadverseimpactsonthelocalityistobeprovided.

C3. Wheretherearemultiplelandusesincorporatedintothedevelopment,theparkinggenerationistobecalculatedseparatelyforalldefinedlanduses.

C4. AParking andTrafficReport is required for all development,otherthanasingledwellings,whereit:

(a) isconsideredbytheCounciltohavemorethanaminorimpactontheparkingandtrafficwithinthelocality,or

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(c) is located in areas of high pedestrian and vehicle traffic, andwhereonstreetparkingavailabilityislimitedatpeakgenerationtimesforthedevelopment.

C5. A Traffic Impact Study is required for all development that resultsin a traffic generation ofmore than 50 peak hour trips, and thosedevelopmentslistedinSchedule3ofState Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 (SEPPInfrastructure).

Note: CouncilisrequiredunderSEPPInfrastructuretorefertotheRoads

andMaritimeServices(RMS)certaindevelopmentapplications.Thetypesof

developmentarelistedintheSEPP.

In certain circumstances Council may also refer additional development

applicationstotheDevelopment,LocalorRegionalTrafficCommitteesfor

theirreviewandcomment.

PreliminaryConstructionTrafficManagementPlan

C6. APreliminaryConstructionTrafficManagementPlanistobesubmittedwithapplicationsfordevelopmentthatincludessubstantialdemolitionand/or construction on sites adjoining classified or collector roads,areas of high pedestrian and vehicle traffic, within Town Centres,adjacenttotransportnodesorondifficultsites.

E2.2.2. VehicleParkingRates

Explanation

Thevehicleparkingratesapplytoallnewdevelopment,alterationsandadditionsto existing development and proposals for change of use. The provision ofbicycle,motorcycleorscooterparkinginadditiontothecarparkingprovisionsis encouraged to promote thesemodes as viable, energy efficient transportoptions.

Controls

C1. Vehicleparkingistobeprovidedinaccordancewiththeparkingratesin Part E2 - Table 1.

Note: The Community Infrastructure Contributions Plan for Lawson Town Centre appliestolandwithintheLawsonTownCentrePrecinct.Theplan containsprovisions forparking creditson certain land frontingtheGreatWesternHighway.TheplancanbeaccessedviaCouncil’swebsite.


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C2. WherealanduseisnotlistedornoparkingrateisspecifiedinPart E2 - Table 1,therequiredparkingprovisionwillbebasedonameritassessment,orwherespecified,aparkingandtrafficreportortrafficimpact study. In these cases, the applicant is to estimate the ratebasedonacomparisonwithoperatingdevelopmentofasimilartypeandscale,oronrateslistedintheRMSGuidetoTrafficGeneratingDevelopments.

C3. Parking calculations are to be rounded down to the nearestwholenumber.

C4. Anyexcessprovisionofparkingovertherequiredrate,willbeincludedingrossfloorareacalculations.

C5. Parkingforservice/deliveryvehicles,bicyclesandpeoplewithadisabilityneedtobeconsideredfortherelevantlanduseandinaccordancewiththisDCP.

C6. Wheredevelopmentcomprisesanextension,modificationorchangeof use, Council will generally only require additional parking beprovidedtocaterfortheparkingdemandgeneratedbythatextension,modificationorchangeofuse.

C7. Where a proposal includes demolition and rebuilding, the parkinggenerationistobebaseduponthetotalproposeddevelopmentlessanyparkingcreditforanexistinglawfuluseonthesite,inaccordancewiththeparkingratesinPartE2–Table1.

PartE2-Table1:VehicleParkingRates

Landuse Proposed

Agriculture

Animalboardingortrainingestablishments

1spaceperemployeepresentatanyonetime,plus

1 visitor/client space

Horticulture Meritbasedassessment

Residentialaccommodation

Attached dwellings 1 space per dwelling

Boardinghouses 1spaceper3beds,plus1spaceper3employeespresentatanyonetime

Dualoccupancies(attached) 1spaceperdwellingwithaGFAoflessthan125m2 .

2spacesperdwellingwithaGFAequaltoorgreaterthan125m2.

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Dualoccupancies(detached) 1spaceperdwellingwithaGFAoflessthan125m2

2spacesperdwellingwithaGFAequaltoorgreaterthan125m2

Wherethedevelopmentproposesachangeofusefromasingledwellingtoadualoccupancy,additionalparkingisnotrequiredfor the existing dwelling.

Dwelling houses 1 space per dwelling

Grouphomes(permanent) InaccordancewiththerequirementsofSEPP (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009

Grouphomes(transitional)

Home-basedchildcare 1spaceperpractitioner,plus1visitorspace

Hostels 1spaceper3bedsplus1spaceper3employeespresentatanyonetime

Multi-dwellinghousing 1spaceperdwellingwithaGFAoflessthan125m2

2spacesperdwellingwithaGFAofequaltoorgreaterthan125m2

1visitorspaceper5dwellings

Residentialflatbuildings 1spaceperdwellingplus1visitorspaceper5dwellings

Ruralworker’sdwelling 1 space per dwelling

Semi-detacheddwellings 1spaceperdwellingwithaGFAoflessthan125m2

2spacesperdwellingwithaGFAofequaltoorgreaterthan125m2

Seniors housing InaccordancewiththerequirementsofSEPP(HousingforSeniorsorPeoplewithaDisability)2004

Residential care facilities InaccordancewiththerequirementsofSEPP (Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004

Shop top housing 0.5spacesperdwelling

Touristandvisitoraccommodation

Backpackers’accommodation 1spaceper4bedsplus1spaceper3employees

Bed&breakfastaccommodation 1spaceperproprietor,plus1spaceperguestroom

Campinggrounds Parkingandtrafficreport

Caravanparks Parkingandtrafficreport

Eco-touristfacilities 1spaceperproprietorplus1spaceperaccommodationsuite

Farmstayaccommodation 1spaceperproprietorplus1spaceperguestroom

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HotelorMotelAccommodation Hotel

1spaceper5m2ofpublic/licensedareaplus2spacesper3employeesondutyatanyonetimeplus2spacesper3guestrooms

plustheapplicableparkingprovisionforanyadditionaluseincorporatedintothedevelopment

Motel

1spaceperunitplus2spacesper3employeesondutyatanyonetime


Servicedapartments 1spaceperaccommodationsuiteplus2spacesper3employeespresentatanyonetime

Commercialpremises

Amusementcentres 1spaceper25m2GFA

Bulkygoodspremises 1spaceper45m2GFA

Businesspremises 1spaceper40m2GFA

Cellardoorpremises 1spaceper40m2GFA

Entertainmentfacility 1spaceper4seatsor1spaceper10m2GFAwhicheveristhegreater

Food&drinkpremises Seepubs,restaurantsorcafés,take-awayfood&drinkpremises

Functioncentres 1spaceper20m2GFA

Funeralhomes 1spaceper40m2GFA

Garden centres 0.5spacesper100m2 of the site area used for display of plants &associatedproductsplus1spaceper40m2forassociatedancillary uses

Hardware&buildingsupplies 1spaceper40m2ofGFA

Industrial retail outlets 1spaceper40m2

Kiosks 1 space

Landscapingmaterialsupplies 0.5spacesper100m2 of the site area used for display of plants &associatedproductsplus1spaceper40m2forassociatedancillary uses

Neighbourhoodshops 1spaceperemployeeondutyatanyonetime

Whereadequateon-streetparkingisnotavailable,additionalparkingmayberequiredon-sitetominimisetheimpactontheexistingroadnetwork

Or1spaceper25m2GFAwithamaximumof2spacesbeingasharedareaforloading/deliveriesandstaffparking

Officepremises 1spaceper40m2GFA

Plant nurseries 0.5spacesper100m2 of the site area used for display of plants &associatedproductsplus1spaceper40m2 for associated ancillary uses


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Pubs 1spaceper5m2ofpublic/licensedarea,plustheapplicableparkingprovisionforanyadditionaluseincorporatedintothedevelopment

Registeredclubs 1spaceper5m2ofpublic/licensedarea,plus2spacesper3employeesondutyatanyonetime.


ParkingprovisionsforbowlinggreensaresubjecttoaParkingandTrafficReport

Restaurantsorcafés 15spacesper100m2GFA

Restrictedpremises 1spaceper25m2GFA

Rural supplies 1spaceper45m2GFA

Service stations 6spacesperworkbayplus

1spaceper20m2ofGFAforaconveniencestorecomponent

plustheapplicableparkingprovisionforanyadditionaluseincorporatedintothedevelopment.

Sexservicespremises 1spaceper40m2GFA

Shops 1spaceper25m2GFA

Take-awayfoodanddrinkoutlets 1spaceper25m2GFA

Timberyards 1spaceper40m2GFA

Vehiclesalesandhirepremises 1spaceper150m2 of display area plus

1spaceper40m2ofofficeareaplusparkinginaccordancewithvehiclerepairstationforanyworkbays

Veterinary hospitals 3spacesperconsultingroom

Wholesalesupplies ParkingandTrafficReport

Rural industries

Meritbasedassessment

Industries

General industries 1spaceper80m2ofGFA,plus

1spaceper40m2GFAforancillaryofficespace.

Anyretailcomponentassociatedwiththeindustryshallprovideparkingattherateapplicableforretailpremises

Hightechnologyindustries 1spaceper80m2GFAplus

1spaceper40m2GFAforancillaryofficespace.

Anyretailcomponentassociatedwiththeindustryshallprovideparkingattherateapplicableforretailpremises


Homeindustry 1 space per practitioner plus 1 space for visitors


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Light industries 1spaceper80m2GFA,plus

1spaceper40m2GFAancillaryofficespace.

Anyretailcomponentassociatedwiththeindustryshallprovideparkingattherateapplicableforshops.


Vehiclebodyrepairworkshops 6spacesperworkbayplus

1spaceper40m2ofsalesandofficearea

Vehicle repair stations 6spacesperworkbayplus

1spaceper40m2ofsalesandofficearea

Heavyindustrialstorageestablishments

Liquid fuel depots ParkingandTrafficReport

Storagepremises

Depots 1spaceperemployeepresentatanyonetimeplus1visitor/client space

Self storage units 1spaceper40m2ofoffice/administrationareafloorspace,plus1spaceper300m2 storage area

Warehouseordistributioncentres

1spaceper300m2GFA

Wasteorresourcemanagementfacilities

Resource recovery facilities 1spaceper80m2displayareaplus1spaceper40m2 ancillary officespace

Wastedisposalfacilities TrafficImpactStudy

Wasteorresourcetransferstations

TrafficImpactStudy

LandUsetermsrelatingtoinfrastructure

Passenger transport facilities Meritbasedassessment

Transport depots TrafficImpactStudy

Truckdepots TrafficImpactStudy

Educationalestablishments

School 2spacesper3employees,plus

1spaceper10studentsover17yearsold.

Tertiary Institution 2spacesper3employees,plus

1spaceper5students

Provisionistobemadeforbuses.Atemporarystandingareasuitablefordroppingoffandcollectingstudentsistobedesignedso that vehicles can enter and leave the site in a forward direction


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LandUsetermsrelatingtocommunityinfrastructure

Childcarecentres 1spaceper4childrenincare,plus1spaceper20childrenincareforstaffparking(Checkstaffrequirementsperchild)

Provisionofsuitablestandingareafordroppingoffandcollectingchildren,designedsovehiclescanenterandleavethesiteinaforward direction

Communityfacilities 1spaceper20m2ofGFA

Emergencyservicesfacilities ParkingandTrafficReport

Industrial training facilities ParkingandTrafficReport

Informationandeducationfacilities

1spaceper25m2GFA

Placesofpublicworship 1spaceper4seatsor1spaceper10m2GFA,whicheverisgreater

Publicadministrationbuildings 1spaceper40m2GFA

Research stations 1spaceper2employeespresentatanyonetime

Respite day care centres 1spaceper2clients,with50%ofspacesallocatedforstaffparking

Healthservicesfacilities

Healthconsultingrooms 3spacespermaximumnumberofconsultingroomsoccupiedatanyonetime,plusanambulancespace

Hospitals TrafficImpactStudy

Medical centres 3spacespermaximumnumberofconsultingroomsoccupiedatanyonetime,plusanambulancespace

LandUsetermsrelatingtorecreation

Environmentalfacility TrafficImpactStudy

Recreationfacilities(indoors) 1spaceper40m2

Recreationfacilities(major) Sportsstadium:1spaceper5m2GFAor1spaceper6seats,whichever is greater

Recreationfacilities(outdoor) TrafficImpactStudy

MiscellaneousLandUseterms

Exhibitionhomes 1spaceper40m2ofoffice/salesareafloorspace.

Aminimumof2spacestobeprovided

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E2.2.3. Parkinglocationanddesign

Explanation

Parking area location and design needs to be carefully considered to ensurepedestrian safety, clear sight lines and tomaintain streetscape character andamenity.

Thespecificrequirementsforparkinglayout,dimensions,designandconstruction(forparkingspaces,aisles,disabled,grades,linemarking,signposting,wheelstopsetc.)areprovidedintherelevantAustralianStandardandtheRMSGuidelines.Alldevelopmentneedstocomplywiththesestandardsasaminimumlevelofprovisiontoensurecarparkingfacilitiesareefficient,adequateandsafe.

Controls

C1. Unless otherwise stated, the car parking location and design is tocomplywiththerelevantAustralianStandardandtheRMSGuidelinesfor layout,dimensions,aislewidths,grades,accessrequirements fordifferentuses&users (e.g. thosewithdisabilities), drivewaywidths,service and delivery needs.

C2. In all developments, other than single dwellings, dual occupancies,secondarydwellings,holidayletsandbedandbreakfastaccommodation,the parking area is to be designed such that all vehicles can enterandexit thesite ina forwarddirection.Onclassifiedroads, inhighpedestrianandvehicletrafficareas,orareaswithpoorsightdistance,thecarparkingdesign forsingledwellings,dualoccupancies,holidayletsandbedandbreakfastaccommodationmayalsoberequired toaccommodateforwardentryandexitingofvehicles.

C3. Circulationroutesaretobelogical,intuitiveandgenerallyinaclockwisedirection.

C4. Allcarparkingspacesandaislesaretobeappropriatelylinemarkedand sign posted.

C5. On constrained sites, theCouncilmay consider the use of stackedspacesforstaffparkingonly.

C6. Onlargedevelopmentsorwherethereisrestrictedsightdistanceforexitingvehicles,exitsfromcarparkingareasaretobecontrolledwithStopsigns,linemarkingandaspeedhump.

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C8. Motorcycle spaces are tobedesignedand located so they arenotvulnerabletobeingstruckbymanoeuvringvehicles.

C9. Motorcyclespacesmustbelocatedonflatandevensurfacesastheyrelyonside-standstopark.

C10. Lighting of car parking areas is to be in accordance with AS1158.3Lighting for roads and public areas and AS1680.2.1 Interior andworkplace lighting - Specific applications – Circulation spaces andother general areas.

Note:TheCouncilwillprovidethedesignbriefincaseswherethelightingis

tobecomeaCouncilasset.

E2.2.4. Parkingrequirementsforaccessiblespaces

Explanation

TheFederalGovernment’sDisabilityDiscriminationAct1992(DDA)setstheframework forensuring thatpeoplewith adisabilityhave the samerights toequalitybeforethelawastherestofthecommunityandarenotdiscriminatedagainstinareassuchashousing,education,employment,accessandprovisionofgoodsandservices.TheNationalConstructionCode(NCC)andDisability(Access to Premises—Buildings) Standards establish the access requirementsandratesforcarparkingforpeoplewithadisability.

ThispartoftheDCPshouldbereadinconjunctionwithPartE3Accessibility,AdaptabilityandHousingChoice.

Controls

C1. AlldevelopmentmustprovideaccessiblecarparkingforpeoplewithadisabilityassetoutintheNCCandtherelevantAustralianStandard(AS).

C2. The dimensions for car spaces including headroom and accessrequirementsforpeoplewithadisabilityaretocomplywithAS2890.6.

E2.2.5. Service and Delivery Vehicles

Explanation

The provision of appropriate and safe service and delivery vehicle access and onsiteparkingisessentialforeffectivedevelopment,andtominimiseconflictswith pedestrians and other vehicles.

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C2. Service vehicle dimensions, layout and service/loading bays are tocomply with Australian Standard AS 2890.2Off street commercialvehicle facilities.

C3. Where a site has rear lane access, the service and delivery vehicleaccessistobeprovidedfromthatlane,unlessitcanbedemonstratedthat this location is inadequate for the purpose.

C4. Service vehicle parking andmanoeuvring areas are to be separatedfromcarparkingandpedestrianaccessroutes.

Note:Variations,suchassharedspaces,canbeconsideredwhereservice

vehiclescanbeappropriatelymanagedtooccuroutsideoperatinghours.

E2.2.6. Bicycleparking

Explanation

Healthy,vibrantandsustainablecitiessupportalternativemodesoftransportsuchasbicyclesandtheprovisionofsuitableinfrastructureforsafecycleways.ConsistentwiththishasbeenthedevelopmentoftheBlue Mountains Bike Plan 2020,aninfrastructureandoperationalplanwhichidentifiestheneedforsafeandaccessiblepathwaysoftravelthatencouragetheuseofbicyclesforeverydaytransportationandenjoyment.

Major activity nodes, such as town centres, shopping precincts, transportnodes,civicbuildings,touristfacilitiesandlookoutsgeneratedemandfornon-cartransport.Throughimprovedfacilitiesforcyclists,thereisanopportunityto promote sustainable transport by reducing car dependency, encouragingwalkingandcyclingandimprovingcommunityhealth.

Controls

C1. Allnewdevelopmentistoprovideon-sitebikeparkingadditionaltootherparkingrequirements,inaccordancewithPart E2 - Table 2.

C2. Thelocation,designandconstructionofbicyclefacilitiesistocomplywithAS2890.3andtheBlue Mountains Public Domain Technical Manual.

C3. Bicycleparking forresidentsand/orstaff shouldbe locatedclose tobuildingentry/exitsandliftsandbegivenpriorityoverotherparkinguses to ensure they arewell located, designed and ultimately used.Avoidlocatingbicycleparkinginhiddenniches,attheendofaislesandunder staircases etc.

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C5. Bicycleparking spacesmustbeclearlymarkedandeasily accessible,havegoodsurveillanceandprovideameansofsecurelylockingbicycleframesandwheels.

C6. Asafepathoftravelfrombicycleparkingareastoentry/exitpointsistobemarkedandhaveaminimumwidthof1.5m.Adequatesightlinesaretobeprovidedtoensuresafety.

C7. Bicycleparkingforvisitorsmustbeprovidedinanaccessibleon-gradelocationnearamajorpublicentrancetothedevelopmentandistobesign posted.

C8. MinimumlockerprovisionsforworkplacesshouldbeinaccordancewiththeNSWPlanningGuidelinesforWalkingandCycling.

Note:Theminimumnumberofbikeparkingspacesistoberoundedupto

thenearestwholenumber

PartE2-Table2: Bicycleparkingrates

Sources: Marrickville Council, Sydney City Council and NSW Planning Guidelines for

Walking and Cycling

ProposedUse Resident/Employees Customer/Visitors

Residentialhousing&accommodation

Shoptophousing,multidwellinghousing,residentialflatbuildings

1bikespaceper4units 1per20units

BoardingHousesandstudent accommodation

1bikespaceper4rooms

1per20rooms

Backpackers’accommodation

1bikespaceper4staff 1per20beds

Servicedapartments,hotelsandmotels

1bikespaceper8staff 1per40rooms

Allotherdevelopment

Commercial,retail,industrial,community,educational,recreation-al etc.

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Explanation

The efficient functioning of the BlueMountains relies upon safe, logical andappropriateaccesswithinandthroughthelocalgovernmentarea,andbetweenthepublicroadnetworkandprivateproperty.

Inthisregardaccessisconsideredafundamentalrequirementforalldevelopment.Issues such as access and egress inmedical or bush fire emergencies,wastecollection,convenienceofusersandvisitorsareimportantconsiderations.

Controls

C1. Allproperties,developmentandnewlotsarerequiredtohavealegallyconstitutedphysicalaccessfromaformedpublicroad.

C2. Accessistobelocated,designedandconstructedsoastominimiseenvironmentalimpacts,andavoidenvironmentallysensitivelandunlessnootheraltrenativeisavailable.

C3. Allaccessistobesafe,convenientandpractical,andconstructedinaccordance with the relevant standard.

E2.3.1. Publicroads

Explanation

Toensureappropriateaccessisachievabletonewdevelopment,allpropertiesmust have a legally constituted physical access from a formed public road.Depending upon the typeof development, the impactsof that development,andthestatusoftheproposedaccess,worksmayberequiredwithinanexistingpublicroad,oranewpublicroadmayneedtobeconstructedanddedicated.

Controls

C1. Roadreservewidthsandthedesignandconstructionofpublicroadinfrastructure is tobe in accordancewith theCouncil’sDesign andConstructionSpecificationandPublicDomainTechnicalManual.

C2. Inbushfireproneareas,theroadreservewidthsandthedesignandconstructionofpublicroadinfrastructureisalsotocomplywiththerequirementsof theNSWRural Fire Service documentPlanning for Bush Fire Protection.

C3. Publicroaddesignandconstructionistoaccommodatetheexpectedfuturetrafficvolumesandnatureoftraffic.

http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/building-in-a-bush-fire-area/planning-for-bush-fire-protection

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basisforcalculatingtheanticipatedtrafficvolumes.

E2.3.2. Unformedpublicroads

Explanation

TheextentofthetrafficablepublicroadnetworkthatiscurrentlymaintainedbyCouncilisclassifiedas‘formedroads’.Beyondthisextent,theroadreservesareclassifiedas‘unformed’.UnformedroadsarenotmaintainedorconstructedbyCouncil.

As a component of development, an applicantmay propose to construct anunformed road. Before the Council can accept the responsibility for themaintenanceoftheunformedroads,theroadinfrastructureisrequiredtobeconstructed in accordancewith this provisions in thisDCP. The cost of thesurvey, design, approvals, construction and inspectionsof theseworks is theresponsibility of the applicant for the development which necessitated theworks.

Uponcompletionoftheroaddesignandconstruction,theCouncilwillreclassifytheroadas‘formed’,andfollowingastandardapplicantmaintenanceperiod,theCouncilwilltakeoverthemaintenanceresponsibilityforthatsectionofroad.

Controls

C1. Where the road will only provide access to a single dwelling, theminimumconstructionstandardrequiredtoreclassifyan ‘unformed’roadto‘formed’is:

(a) theroadcarriagewayistobeatleast4mwide,withafurther1mwideshoulderonbothsides.Inbushfireproneareas,theNSWRuralFireServicemayspecifywidercarriagewayconstructionandremovalofvegetationtofacilitatebushfirevehicleaccessand protection in accordance with Planning for Bush FireProtection; and

(b) theroadpavement istocomplywiththerequirementsoftheCouncil’s Design and Construction Specification, and be noless than 150mm thick compacted road base (DBG20) on anapprovedsubgrade;and

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(d) theroadandpavementconstructionmustincorporateadequateturning facilities at the end of the construction suitable foremergency,bushfireandwastecollectionsvehiclestoenterandleave in a forward direction; and

(e) the roadmustbe sealed for any sectionwhere the gradesofthe road are between 10 and 16%.Where the grade of theroadexceeds16%,orforanysectionssubjecttowaterflows,the roadmustbe sealedwithasphaltic concreteorconcrete.Wheremorethan50%oftheroadistobesealedbecauseoftheserequirements,theentirelengthoftheroadconstructionshallbesealed;and

(f) where necessary to control stormwater runoff and minimisescouring, sealed gutters, concrete kerb and gutter and/ordrainageinfrastructuremayberequired;and

(g) passingbaysmustbeprovidedatnogreaterthan100mdistances.Passingbaysaretobevisiblefromoneanother.

C2. Whereadevelopmentincludesmorethanonedwelling,orwheretheroadconstructionwillultimatelyprovideaccesstomultipleallotments,thecarriagewaymustbeatleast6mwidewithafurther1mshoulderonbothsidesandbesealedforitsfulllength.

C3. Forotherformsofdevelopmentahigherstandardofconstructionwillapplyandwillbesubjecttothetrafficgenerationexpectedfromthedevelopment.

E2.3.3. Driveways

Explanation

Driveways to properties are necessary to ensure the shortest, most directvehicle access is provided and that connections topublic roads allowvehicleentry/exitinasafeandefficientmanner.

Controls

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C2. DrivewaydesignandconstructionistocomplywithAS2890,Council’sDesign and Construction Specification, Council’s Public DomainTechnicalManual,andonbushfireproneland,inaccordancewiththeNSWRFSPlanningforBushFireProtection.

C3. Thedrivewayistobedesignedtominimisegradesandtosuitcontoursandmustnotbeonslopesinexcessof33%unlessthereisnoalternativeavailable.Wherenoalternativeisavailable,thedrivewayistobenosteeperthan25%,andminimisetheextentofcutandfillbattersbytheuseofretainingwallsorsimilar.

C4. Driveways are to be generally no steeper than 5% across the roadreserveverge,andnosteeperthan25%withintheproperty.

C5. Inordertominimisetheriskofvehiclesscrapingorbottomingout,transitionsofatleast2minlengtharetobeprovidedwherethechangeofgradeofthedrivewayexceeds12.5%.

C6. Withintheroadreserve,drivewaysaretobeconstructedofreinforcedconcrete,atleast150mmthick,onanapprovedsubgradeandincludeaconcretelayback,dishdrainorrolltopkerbandgutterinthegutteralignment. Where the road shoulder is unsealed, the drivewayconstructionistoincludepavementconstructionandasphaltsealingto the edge of the sealed carriageway.

C7. Provision of driveways from classified or collector roads is notpermittedifasuitablealternativeisavailablefromasideroadorrearlane.

C8. Within the property, driveways are to be setback from the sideboundary to facilitate landscaping as required for the nature of thedevelopment.

C9. Wheredriveways traverseawatercourseora significantvegetationcommunity,andithasbeendemonstratedthatnoalternativemeansofaccessispossible,suchcrossingsmustbeaclearspanconstructionrather than a culvert.


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Explanation

Due to the topography and character of the Blue Mountains, standards ofpedestrianaccessvarywidely,fromfullwidthsealedfootpathsintowncentrestoheavilyvegetatedvergesinruralareaswheremostpedestrianswouldwalkalong the carriageway.

The type of any pedestrian access to be provided in association with adevelopmentisdependentuponavarietyoffactors,includingthenatureofthedevelopment,thelikelypedestriangenerationanddesirelines,theexistingandfuturetrafficvolumewithinthelocalstreetsandthecharacterofthearea.

Controls

C1. Developmentsthatgeneratesignificantpedestriantraffic,orrequireanaccessiblepathof travelwillberequiredtoconstructpedestrianpathways.

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E2.3.5. Bicycleaccess

Explanation

Toencouragecyclingasamodeoftransport,goodcyclingaccessandroutesshouldbedesignedintotheurbanfabric.Thisincludessuchmeasuresasbicycleparkingfacilities,slowervehiclespeedsandlowtrafficvolumes,appropriatelanewidthsalonglocalstreetstoallowcycliststosharetravellaneswithcars,widekerbsidelanesonbusystreetsandroutesparalleltocollector,localdistributorandroadsofhigherclassification.

Controls

C1. Whereadevelopmentproposesbicyclepathsandfacilities,theyaretobeconsistentwiththeNSWBicycleGuidelines(RTA2003),AustroadsPart14forBicycleFacilities,theCouncil’spoliciesregardingpedestrianaccessandmobilityandtheBlueMountainsPublicDomainTechnicalManual.

C2. Theminimumwidthofoff-streetsharedcycleandpedestrianpathwaysistobe2.5monlocalroutesand3monmajorconnectorroutesandconstructedusingcommon,robustmaterialswithalongdurabilityandwhich are easily repaired. Shared cycle and pedestrian pathways are to besealed.

C3. Pedestrianandcycleroutesandfacilitiesinpublicspacesaretobesafe,welllit,clearlydefined,functionalandaccessibletoall.

C4. Cyclepathways andpedestrian refuge islands are tobedesigned tobe fully accessible by all in terms of access points and gradients, inaccordancewithAS1428.

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IntroductionAccessibilityisanintegralelementofanydevelopment,particularlyinthecontextoftheagingpopulation.Theprovisionswithin this sectionaimtoensure thatpeoplewithadisability,theelderlyandthosewithlimitedmobilityhavedignifiedandequitableaccesstobuildings,facilitiesandservices.Thispartalsoaddresses theneed forbuildings tobeadaptable, sothataspeopleageortheirsituationchanges,theyareabletoeasilymodifylivingspacesinarelatively straightforward way to suit their needs.

Housingchoiceisalsoanothercomponentofaccessiblehousing.Theseprovisionsrecognisethatmoremodest,andthereforeaffordabledwellingsarelikelytobeindemandasfamilysizesgetsmallerandthepopulationages.

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• Disability Discrimination Act 1992

• Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010


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E3.1. Accessibility

Explanation

Anaccessiblebuildingisonethatincorporatesfeaturestoenabledignifiedandequitableuseof thatbuildingbypeoplewithadisability.The Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 prescribes a single set of design andconstructionrequirementscoveringaccesstonewbuildingsandanextensionto,ormodificationof,anexistingbuilding.Theserequirementsarecalledupbythe National Construction Code (NCC).

Objectives

O1. Toensurethatdignifiedandequitableaccesstobuildings,andfacilitiesandserviceswithinbuildings,isprovidedforpeoplewithdisabilities.

Controls

C1. All newbuildingwork is to complywith the accessibility provisionsof the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 and the National Construction Code (NCC) as required.

AccessandHeritage

C2. Theprovisionofaccess forpeopletoandwithinaheritage itemorabuildingwithinaheritageconservationarea (HCA) is tominimiseimpactonthesignificantfabricandsettingoftheitemorHCAand,asfaraspractical,bereversible.

Note:RefertoPartDHeritageManagementforguidanceandcontrolsin

respectofheritagelistedbuildings.

AccessandPublicLand

C3. Encroachmentuponoralterationofpubliclandtoachievecompliancewith accessibility requirements will not be permitted except incircumstanceswhereitcanbedemonstratedthat:

(a) accessbyothermeanswillresultinsubstantialadverseimpactstosignificantfabricofaheritageitemorheritageconservationarea,andtherearenoalternativeaccessoptionsavailable,or

(b) theproposalinvolvesapublicbuildingorabuildingintendedforgeneral use by the public and there are no alternative accessoptionsavailable.

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C4. Developmentproposalsthatencroachuponoralterpubliclandwillnotbepermittedunlessitcanbedemonstratedthatthesafety,accessibility,andfunctionalityofpubliclandwillnotbeadverselyaffected.

Considerationofalternativesolutions

C5. In cases where a development proposal does not achieve strictcompliancewithaccessibilityrequirements,CouncilmayrequestthattheapplicantsubmitareportpreparedbyasuitablyqualifiedaccessconsultantwhichdemonstratesthattheproposedalternativesolutionsatisfiestherelevantperformancerequirementsoftheNCC.

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E3.2. Adaptability

Explanation

Adaptablehousing is housing that is designed and constructed in such awaythat it can bemodified easily and atminimum cost to become accessible tobothoccupantsandvisitorswithdisabilitiesorprogressive frailties.ProvisionofadaptablehousingisparticularlyimportantintheBlueMountainswheretheproportionofolderpeopleinthecommunityissteadilyincreasingandaccessto care facilities ismore limited thanwithinmajor urban centres. Particularfocus is required in relation to the increased proportion of older people in the populationthatisnotmatchedbyacommensurateincreaseinsuitablehousingstocktomeetthesechangingneeds.

Objectives

O1. To ensure that new dual occupancies and a proportion of dwellings within new development that comprise 3 or more dwellings aredesignedtobeflexibleandeasilymodifiedtocaterforoccupantsandvisitorswithdisabilitiesorprogressivefrailties.

Controls

C1. At least one of the dwellings comprising a dual occupancy is to beadaptable.

C2. Whereanewdevelopmentcomprises3ormoredwellings,adaptablehousingistobeprovidedinaccordancewiththePart E4 - Table 1.

PartE3-Table1:Adaptablehousing.

No.ofdwellings MinimumNo.ofadaptableunits

3-5dwellings 2adaptabledwellings

6-10dwellings 3adaptabledwellings

11+ dwellings 4adaptabledwellings+20%ofadditionaldwellingsbeyond10(roundeduptothenearestwholenumber).

C3. AlladaptablehousingistobedesignedandconstructedinaccordancewithAustralianStandard4299–AdaptableHousing,incorporatingasaminimumallessentialfeaturestosatisfyClassificationLevelCofthatStandard.

C4. Toprovidearangeofhousingoptions,adaptabledwellingsaretobeevenlydistributedamongdifferentdwellingtypesandsizeswithinthedevelopment.

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E3.3. HousingChoice

Explanation

AustralianBureauofStatisticsdataindicatesthatovertheyearstherehasbeenamarkedchangetofamilycomposition,withagreaterproportionofcoupleswithoutchildren,singleparentfamiliesandanelderlypopulationthatisaginginplace.Asfamilycompositionchangesthehousingstockrequiredtohousethepopulationshouldmeetchangingdemands. It is importantthatmultidwellinghousingdevelopmentsintheBlueMountainsrespondtothehousingneedsofthecommunityovertime.

Objectives

O1. ToensurethatdevelopmentforthepurposesofmultidwellinghousingcontributestotheprovisionofhousingchoiceintheBlueMountains.

Controls

C1. Newmultidwellinghousingdevelopmentsshallincorporatearangeofdwellingsizes,particularlycontributingtotheincreasedprovisionofsingleandtwobedroomdwellingstock.

C2. Atleast33%ofdwellings(tothenearestwholenumber)withinanewmultidwellinghousingdevelopmentshallhaveagrossfloorareanotgreaterthan100m2.

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IntroductionThis part of the DCP provides requirements for the management of sites during thedemolition and construction phases of development.While some of these requirementsmaybeembodiedinconditionsofconsent,itisimportantthatconsiderationisgiventositemanagementattheplanningstageofadevelopment,toensurethatallrequirementscanbeeffectivelyaddressed.Thispartwillalsostipulatewhencertaindocuments/reportsaretobesubmittedwithadevelopmentapplication.


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Part C - Environmental Management C1


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• Construction Management Plan;

• Noise Management Plan;

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E4.1. Protectingamenity

Explanation

Thedemolitionandconstructionphasesof adevelopmentcanbepotentiallydisruptivetoresidentsorbusinessesadjoining,andnearbydevelopmentsites.The followingobjectives and controls seek to limit the likelihoodof adverseimpactsduringtheconstructionphaseofadevelopment,througheffectivesitemanagement.

Objectives

O1. To ensure that neighbourhood and environmental amenity is notcompromisedbywayofexcessivenoise,vibration,odoursandemissionsduringthedemolitionandconstructionphasesofdevelopment.

Controls

Hoursofwork

C1. Hoursofworkaregenerallytobeconfinedto7amto6pmMondayto Friday and 8am to 3pmon Saturdays.Nowork is permittedonSundaysorpublicholidays.

C2. Hours of work in town centres may also be further restricted onSaturdays, or betweenChristmas andNewYear, orwithin specificevent periods within that town centre.

Noise&vibration

C3. Noiseorvibrationgeneratedduringdemolitionandconstructionofthedevelopmentistobemanagedsoasnottoadverselyimpacttheamenityofresidentsorbusinessesadjoiningornearbythedevelopmentsite.

Note: Refer to the InterimConstructionNoiseGuideline (DECC 2009)

andAccessingVibration:ATechnicalGuideline(DEC2006)forinformation

regardinghowbesttomanagedemolition/constructionnoiseandvibration.

C4. Where theconstructionphaseofadevelopment is likely toexceed26weeks the construction is to bemanaged in accordancewith aNoise Management Plan(NMP)preparedbyasuitablyqualifiedacousticconsultant.

Note: TheNMPwill typically formpartof a comprehensiveConstruction

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E4.2. Sitedisturbance

Explanation

Limitingsitedisturbancebeginsatthedesignstageoftheproject.Buildingsandstructuresshouldbepositionedaccordingtothecapabilityofthesiteanditscharacteristics, for example, to avoid slopes where possible. Minimising sitedisturbanceisalsoanimportantconsiderationduringconstruction.Minimalsitedisturbanceequatestoamoreorderlybuildingsiteandlimitsthepotentialforerosionandsedimentmigrationandtheassociatedenvironmentalimpacts.

Objectives

O1. Toensurethatsitedisturbanceisminimisedduringthedemolitionandconstruction phases of development, in order to limit potential forerosionandfacilitateearlyrehabilitationofthesitepost-construction.

Controls

C1. Development is to be staged in order to minimise the extent anddurationofsitedisturbance.

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E4.3. Erosionandsedimentcontrol

Explanation

Efficienterosionandsedimentcontrolispartofgoodsitemanagement.Benefitsinclude cleaner waterways, healthier aquatic life and reduced clean-up coststo the community. Added benefits to the developer include improved siteconditions and wet weather access.

Objectives

O1. Toprevent sediment, buildingmaterials,waste andotherpollutantsfromleavingthesiteandenteringadjoiningland,streetgutters,drainsor watercourses.

Controls

C1. Forproposalswheretheareaofsoildisturbanceislessthan2,500m2

(excludingminor additions and development that disturbs less than50m2 of the site), anErosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) is toaccompanythedevelopmentapplication.

C2. The ESCP is to be prepared in accordance with Managing Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction – Volume 1 (4th Ed. Landcom 2004) andshouldaddress,butnotbelimitedto,thefollowing:

(a) the location and extent of all existing and proposed areas where thenaturalgroundcoverisorwillbedisturbed;and

(b) the location of natural areas requiring specific planning ormanagementresponsesincludingwatercourses,seasonallywetareas, areas prone to ponding or waterlogging and unstableslopes; and

(c) thenatureandextentofallearthworks,includingthelocation,extentanddepthofanyproposedcutorfill;and

(d) the location of all potential sources of sediment on the site,including (where known) any stock piles of soil or buildingmaterialsorwaste;and

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C3. Where the nature, scale or location of a proposed developmentwarrants a greater level of detail to facilitate the full consideration of theproposeddevelopment,anESCPistoinclude,inadditiontothoseelementsreferredtoinC2:

(a) amaintenancestrategyforerosionandsedimentcontrolworksincluding the nomination of responsibility for the follow-upmaintenancerequiredonanypermanentmeasures,and

(b) a chart outlining the construction sequence over the duration of theworksincludingmeasuresforerosionandsedimentcontrolandtheirmaintenance,and

(c) adescriptionoftheeffectofanypermanentsitecontrolsonthesub-catchmentsorcatchments.

C4. Forproposalswheretheareaofsoildisturbanceismorethan2500m2,a Soil and Water Management Plan (SWMP) is to be prepared inaccordance with Managing Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction – Volume 1 (4th Ed. Landcom 2004) and lodgedwith the developmentapplication.

C5. Themaximumareaofsoilexposureatanyonetimemustnotexceed2.5hectares.

Note: Councilmayvaryrequirements,especiallywherethereisahigheror

lowerriskofpollutingreceivingwaters.Furtherinformationmayberequired

foranysitedependingon,butnotlimitedto,thecalculatedsoilloss,sediment

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E4.4. Exclusion zones and tree protection duringconstruction

Explanation

Trees, vegetation and other significant site features such as slopes and rockoutcropscanbedamagedandirreparablycompromisedduringthedemolition,sitepreparationandconstructionphasesofaproject.Careshouldbetakentoensure thatactivity, including stockpilingandplantoperation,onlyoccursonthatpartofthesitewheredevelopmentworksarebeingundertaken.

Objectives

O1. To protect trees, vegetation and other significant site featuresduringthedemolition,sitepreparationandconstructionphasesofadevelopment.

Controls

C1. Provision is to be made for an exclusion zone to be establishedand maintained around the immediate perimeter of an approveddevelopment including driveway and associated constructionworks.Thisistobeestablishedpriortothecommencementofanyworkonsite,includingsitepreparationandclearing.

C2. Duringsitedevelopment,thereistobe:

(a) noplacementoftemporarybuildingsorstockpilingofmaterial;and

(b) noparkingormovementofmachinery;and

(c) no change to the soil grade or level; and

(d) no changes to soil aeration or hydrological capacity; and

(e) no open cut trenching; and

(f) nospillage/disposalofanybuildingchemicals.

C3. TreeProtectionZones(TPZs)aretobeestablishedaroundalltreestoberetainedandaretoensurethattherootzoneoftreesarenotimpactedby:

(a) physicaldamage;and

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(d) installation of underground services; and

(e) chemicalrun-off(includingconcretewash,paintwashetc.);and

(f) parkingandoperationofvehiclesandplant;and

(g) altered hydrology.

Note 1: TreeProtectionZones are tobeestablished in accordancewith

Australian Standard AS 4970 Protection of Trees on Development Sites (unless

alternativemeasuresarespecifiedbytheprojectarborist).

Note 2: Whereunintendedlossoftreesoccur,compensatoryactionsare

likelytoberequired.Theseincludemeasuressuchastreereplenishmentand

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E4.5. Demolitionmanagement

Explanation

Consentisgenerallyrequiredfordemolitionworks,otherthanforthedemolitionofdevelopmentthatwouldbeexemptunderState Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008.Applyingfordemolitionconsentmayformpartofthedevelopmentapplicationtoredevelopthesite.

Note: Demolition waste is to bemanaged and disposed of in accordance with E6

WasteManagementofthisDCP.

Objectives

O1. Toensurethatdemolitioniscarriedoutbyacompetentpersoninasafeandcoordinatedmanner,limitinganyadverseimpactsonadjoiningandnearbyproperties.

O2. Toensurethatthereusepotentialofbuildingmaterialsismaximisedthroughcarefuldeconstructionofexistingbuildingsandstructures.

Controls

C1. Demolitionshouldbecarriedoutinthereverseorderofconstructionandinamannerthatminimisesthenoise,dustandvibrationimpactsontheadjoiningbuildingsandproperties.

C2. DemolitionworksmustbecarriedoutbyacompetentpersonandinaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheWorkCoverAuthority.Thesitemustbesecuredatalltimesagainstunauthorisedentryofpersonsor vehicles.

C3. All materials are to be kept damp during the demolition processto limitdust,whileensuring thatanyexcesswater iscontainedandmanagedonthesite.

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Explanation

Asreticulatedseweragebecomesavailabletoanareaandpremisesconnecttothesewer,existingseptictanksandcollectionwellsbecomeredundant.Theseon-sitesewagemanagementfacilitiescanbedemolished,orreusedasastormwaterstoragevessel.Thereisalsopotentialforthesesystemstobesoldsecondhandandreinstalled.Whereit isfeasibletoreuseaseptictank,collectionwell,orAeratedWasteTreatmentSystem(AWTS)thereareanumberofprecautionstobeobservedtominimiseriskstopublichealth.

Objectives

O1. To ensure that redundant septic tanks and collection wells aredecommissionedinasafeandappropriatemanner.

Controls

C1. Septic tanks,collectionwellsand /oranyotherwastemanagementsystemarenottobereusedtoholdwaterfordomesticpurposes.

C2. To demolish a septic tank and / or collection well the followingguidelinesaretobefollowed:

(a) acontractorlicensedbytheEnvironmentalProtectionAuthorityis tobeengaged to remove thecontentsof the septic tank /collection well; and

(b) thesides,lid,baffle(iffitted)andsquarejunctionsofthetankaretobehoseddownasthewasteisbeingremoved;and

(c) thetankistobedisinfectedbyspreadingbuilderslimeovertheexposed surfaces; and

(d) the baseof the tank should be puncturedwith several holes.Thelidandthosepartsofthewalls,baffleandsquarejunctionsabovethegroundshouldbedemolishedandcollapsedintothetankandthetankfilledwithcleansoilorrubbleandtoppedwithclean soil.


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Explanation

Certainbuildingmaterialshavethepotentialtocauseharmiftheyareincorrectlyhandled, stored or transported. Domestic buildingmaterials produced priorto 1987 commonly contain asbestos. Generally building materials containingasbestoswillnotpresentahealthproblemunlesstheyaredisturbedordamagedtypicallyduringdemolition,renovationormaintenance.

Objectives

O1. Toensurethathazardousmaterialsarehandled,storedandtransportedaccording to legal requirementsandbestpracticemethodssoas toreducethechancesofexposureandsubsequentharmtohumanlife.

Controls

C1. Thehandling,storage,transportationanddisposalofasbestosistobeundertakeninaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheWork Health and Safety Regulation 2011 and the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2005.

Note: Refer to theNSWEnvironmental ProtectionAuthority andNSW

WorkCoverwebsitesforinformationandfactsheetsrelatingtothehandling

anddisposalofasbestosmaterial.

C2. Where a development proposal involves the demolition of ordisturbancetobuildingmaterialproducedpriorto1987,suchmaterialistobeassessedbyaqualifiedoccupationalhygienistorothersuitablyqualifiedprofessional,priortocommencingwork.Theassessmentistodeterminethepresenceandextentofasbestosmaterial,sothatitmaybehandledanddisposedofappropriately.

Note: Detailsoftestingauthoritiesandlicensedasbestosremovalcontractors

areavailablefromWorkCover.

C3. Buildingscladinasbestoscementcannotberelocated,re-sitedorre-cladunlessallcladdingcontainingasbestosisremoved.

C4. Anyasbestoscementcladdingonexistingbuildingsthatisproposedtobecladdedoverorre-cladistoberemoved.

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Note:Asbestoswastecanonlybedisposedofatspecificlandfillslocatedin

variousregionsofinNSW.BlaxlandWasteManagementfacilityisonesuch

location however asbestos is accepted by appointment only. Refer to the

Disposal of Asbestos in the Blue Mountains factsheetforfurther information

inregardtoasbestosdisposalpractices.Thefactsheetcanbedownloaded

fromCouncil’swebsite.

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IntroductionConsideration of safety and social impact are essential for all development. A particulardevelopmentmayhaveaneffectonthewholecommunity,thelocaleconomyoronparticulargroups,businessesorindividualsinthecommunity.Thismaybeduetothetypeorscaleofadevelopment,butalsoelementsofhowadevelopmentisoperatedandmaintained.

ThispartoftheDCPaddressesanumberofsafetyconsiderationsfordevelopment,beginningwiththebroaderprinciplesofcrimeminimisationthroughenvironmentaldesign.Thedesignofdevelopment can contribute significantly to crimeminimisation through surveillanceofopenspacesandcreatingclearpathwaysforaccesstoandthroughpublicareas.

This part also provides guidanceon social impact assessments and the need to considerhowaparticular development, or elementsof that development, are likely to impactonindividualsbutalsothecommunitymorebroadly.Thismaybeduetothetypeoflanduseproposed,thescaleoftheuse,orthefactthattheproposalisasignificantchangefromthecurrent use of the site.

Specificsafetyconsiderationsarealsoincludedhere,namelydesigningforfoodsafety,andrequirements for fire safety within buildings. Controls in these areas are predominantlyfoundinnationalandstatelegislation,andtheAustralianStandards.TherelevantprovisionsaresummarisedinthefollowingpartofthisDCP.


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E5.1. Crimeminimisation

Explanation

Thedesignofurbanspaces,includingstreetscapesandparks,andalsoprivatedevelopmentshouldincludedesignforcrimepreventionthroughenvironmentaldesign (CPTED). The principles of CPTED require a design approach thatseekstodetercriminalandundesirableactivity,byreducingopportunitiesforcrime. This can occur through increasing opportunities for the surveillanceofopenspaces,directingpedestrianmovements inpublicplaces, and limitingenvironmentswherecriminalactscanoccur.

ThefourprinciplesofCPTEDare:

(a) Surveillance - enabling maximum natural surveillance of buildings,streets,carparkingfacilitiesandopenspaces.

(b) Access control - providing a clear indication of areas where peopleareandarenotpermittedtogo,andincorporatingsecuritymeasurestorestrictaccesstoprivateorhighriskareas.

(c) Territorial reinforcement - encouraging the ownership of publicspace,clearlydelineatingbetweenpublicandprivatespace,anddesigningspacestoreflecttheintendeduse.

(d) Spacemanagement - ensuring that spaces are well maintained andused as they were intended.

Applicants are encouraged to read the Guidelines for CPTED, which areappendedtothisDCPinPartJ5.

Objectives

O1. To ensure that development is designed to reduce crime risk andminimiseopportunitiesforcrime.

O2. Tooptimise safety and the perceptionof safety in public and semi-publicspaces.

O3. Toencouragetheconsiderationandapplicationofcrimepreventionprincipleswhendesigning,sitingandlandscapingbuildingsandspaces,toavoiddarkandnon-visibleareasandprovideclear,safeaccesspoints.

O4. Toencouragedwellinglayoutsandconsideredchoiceofmaterialsthatfacilitate safety, passive surveillance and encourage interaction andrecognitionbetweenresidents.

O5. To provide quality public spaces that cater for desired recreationaluses,providelightingappropriatetothelocationanddesiredactivities,andclearlydefinepublicandprivatespaces.


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C1. Designistominimisetheopportunityforcrimeby:

(a) ensuring that passive surveillance of buildings, streets, carparkingfacilitiesandopenspacesismaximised,and

(b) utilisingelementssuchassignage,buildingfeaturesorlandscapingto reduce the likelihood of inappropriate activity and clearlydefineindividualareasanduses,and

(c) incorporating landscaping, without providing places forconcealment.

C2. Development is to provide or enhance opportunities for effectivepassivesurveillancebyproviding:

(a) clearsightlinesbetweenpublicandprivateplaces,and

(b) designs which maximise natural observation of vehicle andpedestrianmovement.

C3. Accesstodevelopmentistobecontrolledby:

(a) avoidingupperlevelaccessduetolargetrees,carports,skillionextensions, fencesordownpipesnexttoupper levelwindowsorbalconies;and

(b) restricting access from the balconies, roofs and windows ofneighbouringdevelopment.

C4. Development is to reinforce site boundaries and distinct areas byprovidingtransitionalfeaturestostrengthenthedistinctionbetweenprivatespaceandthepublicdomain.Strategiescouldincludefences,gardens,lawnstrips,andvaryingtexturedsurfacestocreatephysicalorpsychologicalbarriers.


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bay windows allow good street observation

habitable room outlook to streetable to view visitors at

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low fencing to define territory and maintain outlook

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E5.1.2. Additional provisions for Multi-dwelling housing,Commercial,IndustrialandMixed-usedevelopments

C1. Developmentforthepurposesofmedium-densityhousingandcertaincommercial,industrialand/ormixed-usedevelopmentproposalsmayberequiredtoprovideacrimeminimisationstatementwhichdemonstrateshow the development has been designedwith consideration to theprinciplesofcrimepreventionthroughenvironmentaldesign(CPTED)and the provisions of this section.

Note: ThisrequirementisinaccordancewithCouncil’sBlue Mountains Crime

Prevention Plan 2014-2017.

C2. Developmentistoprovideopportunitiesforpassivesurveillanceby:

(a) positioning active uses or habitable rooms with windowsadjacent tomain communal/public areas, such as playgrounds,swimmingpools,gardens,carparks,etc.,and

Note: Passivesurveillancefrominteriorspacesneedstobebalanced

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(c) locating offices, desks, and work-stations so as to overlookpublicareas,carparkingareasandentrancestobuildings,and

(d) activatingfaçadesatgroundlevelbylocatingafter-hoursusessotheyarevisiblefromthepubliclyaccessibleareas.

C3. Developmentaccessistobecontrolledby:

(a) providingseparateaccessfrompublicandcommonareas,and

(b) providing separate access for any residential components ofmixed-usedevelopments,and

(c) providingsecurekeyedorelectronicaccessforresidentswhereappropriate,and

(d) fitting the main entry doors with viewing ports to allowidentificationofvisitors,and

(e) designingtheroutebetweenthemainentranceofadevelopmentandthedwellingswithinittomaximiseoccupantsafetyandbeasdirectaspossible.Theroutesfromcarparkingareastothelift lobbyareparticularly important in this regard.Clear sightlinesandwell-litroutesaretobeprovided.

C4. Concealmentopportunitiesaretobeminimisedfromdevelopmentby:

(a) eliminatingblindordarkalcovesnearliftsandstairwells,and

(b) providing clear sight lines and well lit routes throughout the development,and

(c) providingappropriatelevelsofilluminationforallcommonareas.

C5. Developmentistoencourageasenseofcommunityownership of publicspacesby:

(a) encouragingpeopletogatherincommonspacesandengenderasenseofresponsibilityforitsuseandcondition,and

(b) clearlydefiningtheuseofcommonspaces,and

(c) distinguishingdwellingsorgroupsofdwellingsorusesbyusingdesign features such as colour, vegetation, paving, fencing,furniture etc.

C6. Where,asaresultofthenatureofthedevelopment,therearespecificsecurityrequirements,measurestomeetsuchrequirementsaretobeincludedatthedesignstageandidentifiedonsubmittedplans.


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C7. Roller shutters are discouraged in preference to retractable opensecuritygrilles,suchasscissorgrilles.

C8. LargerscaledevelopmentsanddevelopmentsforcertainlandusesmaybereferredtotheNSWPoliceServiceforformalcommentandarelikelytorequireacrimeminimisationstatement.Thesedevelopmentsinclude:

(a) multi-dwellinghousingof20ormoredwellings;and

(b) mixed use developments (incorporating retail/commercial andresidentialuses)containingmorethan5dwellings;and

(c) neworupgradedcommercial/retaildevelopmentswhichincludesubstantialbuildingworksandentry/accesschanges;and

(d) newindustrialdevelopmentwithmultipleindustrialunits;and

(e) neworupgradedschools,childcarecentres,hospitals;and

(f) anydevelopmentonorassociatedwithrailwaystations;and

(g) largesportingorcommunityfacilities;and

(h) clubs and hotels (including additions, applications for liquorlicences,extensiontooperatinghours,gamingroomsetc.);and

(i) servicestations(includingtheadditionofretailelement);and

(j) atypical developments (including sex services premises,amusementcentresetc.);and

(k) communityparks(whetherlargeorsmall);and

(l) civicbuildings/development(suchaslibraries,publicopenspace).

Note: Requirements will vary depending on the size and scope of the

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Explanation

Thepotentialsocial impactofaproposeddevelopment isoneofthemattersCouncil is obligated to consider under the provisions of section 79C of theEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.Anassessmentofsocialimpactseeks to understandwhat the potential impact of a developmentwill be onpeople. It also aims to anticipate outcomes that may flow from a proposeddevelopmentwhichcouldaffectaperson’swayoflife,cultureorthecommunitybothnowandinthefuture.

Thescaleofdevelopmentcancontributetosocialimpact,inconjunctionwiththetypeofdevelopmentandthedegreeofchangethatwilloccurasaresultoftheproposal,forexampleasignificantchangeinthetypeorintensityofalanduse,ortheintroductionofanewusewhichmayattractcommunityinterestordebate.

The following sectionsprovide guidelinesonwhena social impact statementmayberequired,andthecorematters thatshouldbeconsideredwithinthisstatement.

Objectives

O1. To respond to and enhance the social context and the needs of the localcommunity.

Controls

C1. A social impact assessment may be required to be submitted withcertain applications where required by Council. Circumstanceswhere a specific social impact assessmentmay be required includedevelopmentsthatarelikelytohave:

(a) adistincteffectonaparticularsocialgroup,or

(b) anidentifiableeffectonthesocialcompositionand/orcharacterofalocality,or

(c) an identifiable effect on the availability and use of existingcommunityservicesand facilitiesorwheretheseservicesandfacilitiesmayberequired,or

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C2. Socialimpactassessmentsaretoaddresstheconsiderationsrelevanttotheproposalandsitewhichcanincludebutarenotlimitedto:

(a) theeffectsofincreasedpopulationdensitiesinestablishedurbanareas,whichmayincludetrafficorurbandesignimpacts,and

(b) effectsontheamenityorcharacterofthelocalareaarisingfromthenumberand/orcharacteristicsofthe incomingpopulation,and

(c) effectsontheincomingresidentsthemselves,and

(d) displacementeffects,thatis,thedirecteffectsonresidentsandother activities occupying a site that is being considered forredevelopmentforurbanhousing.

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E5.3. Designoffoodpremises

Explanation

Foodsafetypracticesareessentialforthehealthandsafetyofourcommunity.The design, construction and fit-out of food premises is essential to satisfyrelevantstandardsandensuregoodfood-handlingpractices,healthandhygienearemaintainedwherefoodispreparedand/orsold.

All food premises, including temporary food operators/stalls, mobile foodvendors,homebusinesses,communityservicegroupsandcharitiesarerequiredtonotifyCounciloftheiractivitiesandobtainapprovalfromCouncilinordertooperate.Therelevantrequirementsofthe Food Act 2003andtheFoodStandardsCodearetobemet.

Council's EnvironmentalHealthOfficers inspect all registered food premisespriortooperation.Theyalsoregularlycheckcompliancewiththerelevantfoodsafetyrequirementsandtheconditionandcleanlinessofthepremises.

ApplicantsareencouragedtoreadtheGuidelines forFoodSafety,whichareappendedtothisDCPinPartJ6.

Objectives

O1. Toensurethatallfoodpremisesandfoodpracticesaredesignedandoperatedtomeettheminimumstandardsforfoodsafetyinordertomaintainthehealthandwell-beingofthecommunity.

Controls

C1. All food premises must be designed, constructed and operated inaccordancewiththefollowingrequirements:

(a) NSWFoodAct2003,and

(b) NSWFoodRegulation2010,and

(c) Australia & New Zealand Food Authority (ANZFA) FoodStandardsCode,and

(d) AustralianStandardAS4674Design,constructionandfit-outoffoodpremises,and

(e) BuildingCodeofAustralia.

C2. Developmentthatproposeskitchenfacilitiesmustprovideadetailedlayout on an appropriately-scaled drawing that adequately identifiesthe details of the proposed kitchen facilities, and addresses therequirements of AS4674 Design, construction and fit-out of foodpremises.


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C3. Mobilefoodordrinkvendorsmusthaveapprovalundersection68ofthe Local Government Act 1993tosellfood,drinksoranyarticlesinapublicplace(forexamplearoad,footpath,publicparkorreserve).AnapplicationandregistrationformmustbesubmittedtoCouncilatleast14dayspriortotheproposedcommencementoftrade.

C4. Temporaryfoodstallsorvendorsbeingprovidedaspartofacommunityevent,mustprovideallrelevantdetails,includingacopyofthePublicLiabilityInsurance,totheEventOrganiserforinclusionintheFestivalsand Events Application Form submitted by the EventOrganiser toCouncilforeventsonpublicland.

Note 1: Eventsmay require consent for a temporary use or temporary

structures.

Note 2:Eventssuchasfetesandmarketswhicharenormallyheldonprivate

landsuchasschoolsandchurchesdonotcomeundertheEventApplication

processandwillneedtobeaddressedunderaseparateprocess.

Note 3: Street stalls also have a separate application process.

Note 4: Charities, fundraisers and ‘home made goods’ may all have

requirementstonotifytheNSWFoodAuthorityand/orCouncilinregardto

food production and sale.

C5. TemporaryfoodpremisesandhomebusinessesthatpreparefoodarerequiredtoberegisteredwithCouncil.

Notes: All food business operators are also required to provide their

businessdetailstotheNSWFoodAuthority.Fordetailedinformation,refer

to the information, standardsand fact sheetsprovidedbyFoodStandards

AustraliaNewZealandand theNSWFoodAuthority.FactSheetson the

FoodStandardsAustraliaNewZealand(FSANZ)websiteareavailableina

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E5.4. Firesafetyinbuildings

Explanation

Clauses93and94oftheEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 requireCouncil to assess existing buildings for compliancewith current firesafety standards when development is proposed. Clause 93 applies when achange of use is proposed without any building construction works. Clause94applieswhenalterationsandadditionsareproposed.Councilmayrequireanapplicanttoupgradesomeorallof thenon-compliantcomponentsoftheexistingbuilding.Thisupgradingcanincludeanyofthefollowing:

(a) alterationstoexistingfeaturestosupportfiresafetyandsafeegressunderfireconditions.Thiscanincludechangestobuildingmaterials,stairs,lifts,corridors,railings,or

(b) installation of fire safety features such as sprinklers, drenchers overwindows, smoke alarms, hose reels, extinguishers, blankets, exit signs,andemergencylighting,or

(c) reducingthedistancestoexitsorprovidingadditionalmeansofegress.

Councilwillalsoassessthemeritsofanynewbuildingsinregardtofiresafetyoutcomes and may request changes to proposed development to achievecompliancewithfiresafetyregulations.

RetrofittingoffiresafetymeasuresinheritagebuildingsisdealtwithinPartD1HeritageofthisDCP.

Objectives

O1. Toensurethatexistingbuildingsareupgradedtoanacceptableleveloffiresafety.

O2. Toensurethatallnewbuildingworkprovidesforanacceptableleveloffiresafetytopersonsorpropertyinthevicinity.

Controls

Single residential dwellings and secondary dwellings

C1. Smoke alarms are to be installed in appropriate locations whennew buildings or alterations and additions are proposed. For singleresidential dwellings and secondarydwellings the locationof smokealarmsmustbeshownonthefloorplan.

Note: Approved smoke alarmsmust be installed in accordancewith the

BuildingCodeofAustraliaandAustralianStandardAS3786-1993-Smoke

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Commercial,industrial,publicbuildingsandresidentialflatbuildings

C2. For buildingwork (other thanwork in relation to a dwelling houseorbuildingor structure that is ancillary to adwellinghouse) undera complying development certificateor a construction certificate, alistofanyexistingorproposedfiresafetymeasuresistobeprovidedin relation to the subject building on the land as a consequence ofthe buildingwork.The listmust describe theminimum standardofperformanceofeachofthemeasuresconcerned.

C3. For a change of use, whether via a development application or acomplying development certificate, the proposed and existing firesafety measures are required to be considered in accordance withCategory 1 Fire Safety Provisions being the following parts of theBuildingCodeofAustralia,including:

(a) E1.3-FireHydrants,and

(b) E1.4-FireHoseReels,and

(c) E1.6-PortableFireExtinguishers,and

(d) E2.1-AutomaticFireDetection&AlarmSystems(Class2,3or9abuildingsorClass4part),and

(e) E2.2-Evacuation&FireSafetyManagementPlan.

Essentialfiresafetyrequirements

C4. Buildingscontainingessentialfiresafetymeasuresmustbeinspectedand tested at regular intervals and building owners are required tosubmitanAnnualFireSafetyStatementtoCouncileachyear.

Note: The essential fire safety measures apply to all Class 2 to Class

9 buildings that have been issued with a building approval, construction

certificate,complyingdevelopmentcertificateorfiresafetynoticeororder

byCouncil.

C5. Building owners are required to submit a Fire SafetyCertificate toCouncilbeforeanewbuildingorpartofabuilding isoccupied,andwhenworksrequiredunderaCouncilfiresafetyorderarecompleted.

C6. CopiesoftheFireSafetyCertificateandFireSafetyStatementmustbe displayed in a conspicuous position in the building and also beforwardedtotheFireandRescueNSW.

Notes: TheregulationsforFireSafetyCertificatesandFireSafetyStatements

aresetoutinPart9oftheEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Regulation

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AnAnnual Fire Safety Statementmust be issuedwithin 12monthsof the

original certificateor statement being issued. Itmust be given toCouncil

everyyearbytheduedate.

Buildingowners(includingowners'corporationsandstrataschemes)must

arrangefortheirfiresafetymeasurestobeinspectedandcertifiedinadvance

toensurethatthefiresafetystatementcanbegiventoCouncilbythedue

date.Ownersareadvisedtoemployaprofessionalbuildingandfiresafety

consultant.

Failuretocomplywiththeserequirementsbytheduedateisanoffenceand

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IntroductionWasteandresourceconsumptionisamajorenvironmentalissueandapriorityforalllevelsofgovernmentwithinAustralia.This isparticularlythecase intheBlueMountainsasthecommunityownsonlyonesitewhichissuitableforlandfilloperation,andthissitehaslimitedremaininglife.Inthiscontextlandfillspaceisanextremelypreciouscommodity.Everyoneinthecommunityisexposedtotheissueofmanagingtheincreasinglylargevolumesofwastegeneratedbyoursociety,andconservationofresourcesisanincreasingimperative.

MoresustainableresourcemanagementandwasteminimisationhasemergedasapriorityactionareainthemovementtowardsEcologicallySustainableDevelopment(ESD).Criticalactionsinthisregardincludethefollowing,inorderofpriority:

• avoidingunnecessaryresourceconsumption;and

• recovering resources for reuse; and

• recovering resources for recycling or reprocessing; and

• disposingofresidualwaste(asalastresort).

Buildingandconstructionactivitieshavethepotential tobemajorcontributorstowaste,muchofwhichmaybedepositedtolandfill.Theimplementationofeffectivewasteavoidanceandminimisationstrategieshasthepotentialtosignificantlyreducethesevolumes.Effectivewasteplanningandmanagementcanalsobenefitthebuilder/developerthroughreducedcosts,improvedworkplacesafety,enhancedpublicimageandcompliancewithrelevantlegislation.

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Relationshiptootherlegislation:


Part F - Development Types F1 F2

Part E - Site Development andManagement E4 E7

F3 F4

The following legislation and policy provides requirements and provisions for waste management:

• The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act, 2001

• Protection of the Environment Operations Act, 1997

• The Food Act, 1989 incorporating The Food Regulations 2001 and the ANZ Food Standards Code

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E6.1. WasteManagementObjectivesO1. Toensurewasteminimisationbyencouragingresourceuse,recovery

andrecyclingduringdemolition,constructionandfortheongoinglifeofthedevelopment.

O2. To ensure waste systems are functional and accessible, allowingfor safe and efficient storage, collection and disposal of demolition,construction and operational waste.

O3. To ensure that waste storage and collection facilities are located and designedtoprotectthehealthandamenityofoccupants,collectorsandthenaturalenvironment.

O4. To ensure that waste storage and collection facilities are located and designedtobecompatiblewithstreetscapecharacter.

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E6.2. WasteManagementPlanAWasteManagementPlan(WMP)outlinesmeasurestominimiseandmanagewastegeneratedduringdemolition,constructionandongoinguseofasiteorpremises.TheWMPnominatesvolumeandtypeofwasteandrecyclables tobe generated, articulates methods for storage and treatment of waste andrecyclablesonsite,describeshowresidualwasteandrecyclableswillbedisposedofandoutlinesoperationalproceduresforongoingwastemanagementoncethedevelopmentiscomplete.

C1. Withtheexceptionoflowdensityresidentialdevelopment, acompletedwaste management plan is to be submitted with developmentapplicationsinvolving:

(a) demolition;or

(b) constructionofanewbuilding(s);or

(c) a change of use or alterations/additions to existing premises(wheretheproposalislikelytoresultinoralterthenatureandextentofwastegeneration).

C2. A waste management plan is to be prepared in accordance withthe Blue Mountains City Council Waste Management Strategy forDevelopmentGuide.

Note: More details are required inWMPs for larger andmore complex

developments. The amount of supporting information and diagrams also

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E6.3. Demolitionandconstructionwaste

Explanation

Thedemolitionstageprovidesgreatscopeforwasteminimisation.Applicantsare encouraged to consider possible adaptive reuseopportunitiesof existingbuildings/structuresandthereuseofmaterialsorpartsthereof.

Similarly, significantwasteminimisation gains can be secured at constructionstage. Proponents should consider waste sensitive construction techniques and managementpracticesandpayparticularattentiontomaterialsestimates.

Controls

C1. Wherever possible, adaptive reuse opportunities of buildings andstructuresaretobepursuedinpreferencetodemolition.

C2. Reuseandrecyclingistobefacilitatedthroughcarefuldeconstructionandsortingofbuildingmaterials.

C3. Where materials have been salvaged through the deconstructionprocess,opportunities forreuseon thesiteare tobepursuedasafirstpriority.

C4. Anareaforthestorageofmaterialsforreuse,recyclinganddisposalistobeprovidedandcomplywiththefollowing:

(a) beappropriatelylocated,givingconsiderationtoslope,drainagepatterns, the location of stormwater outlets, waterways andvegetation,andaccessandhandlingrequirements,and

(b) provideseparatebinsorstorageareasdesignatedformaterialsforreuse,recyclinganddisposal,and

(c) provideclear labelling and signposting to identify thepurposeandcontentofbinsandstorageareas,and

(d) implementmeasures to preventmigration ofwaste from thesite,damagebytheelementsandodourandhealthrisks.Thesemeasures may include bunding, skip covers, asbestos ratedenclosures or other appropriate controls.

Note: Storageareasshouldbeclearlyidentifiedontheplansthatformpart

oftheWMP.SeeBlueMountainsCityCouncilWasteManagementStrategy

forDevelopmentGuideforfurtherinformation.

C5. Intheplanningofbuildingdesignandconstructiontechniques,recycledbuildingmaterialsaretobeprioritisedovernewbuildingmaterials.

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C6. Allresidualwasteistobetransportedanddisposedofatalicensedwastemanagementfacility.

Note: In the Blue Mountains, Council operates two waste management

facilities:AttungaRoadinBlaxlandandWoodlandsRoadinKatoomba.Not

allwastetypesareacceptedateachfacility.PleaserefertoCouncil’swebsite

forwastetypes,termsandconditions.

C7. Recordsdemonstratinglawfuldisposalofwastearetoberetainedandkeptreadilyaccessible.

Note: Regulatoryauthoritieswhomaymakearequestto inspectrecords

of lawful waste disposal include Council, the Environmental Protection

AuthorityandWorkCoverNSW.

C8. Materialsthathavereusepotentialorcanberecycledarenottogotolandfill.

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E6.4. Operationalwastemanagement

E6.4.1. Lowdensityresidentialdevelopment(Including single dwellings, secondary dwellings, semi-detached dwellings and dual occupancy development)

Explanation

Appropriate design ofwaste and recyclable storage areaswithin residentialdevelopmentcanprovideforeaseofuseandlimitedamenity lossassociatedwiththemovementandhandlingofwaste forthe lifeof thedevelopment. IntheBlueMountains,themajorityofhousingstocktakestheformoflowdensitydevelopment and it is therefore important that the design and operation ofwastemanagementwithinhomesprovidesforoptimalwasteminimisation.

Controls

C1. Thelocationanddesignofwasteandrecyclingstorageareasareto:

(a) minimise adverse visual impact, and preferably be positionedbehindthefrontbuildingline,and

(b) avoidnuisancebywayofnoiseandsmellsuchthattheamenityofadjoiningpropertiesisprotected,and

(c) be easily accessible and have unobstructed access to thecollection point. To this end, the distance of travel betweenstoragelocationandthecollectionpointistobeminimised,and

(d) ensurethebinstorageareahasminimumdimensionsof1200mm(height)x2100mm(width)x985mm(depth)perresidence,witheasyaccesstostoredbins.

C2. Provision is to bemade for sufficient space within the kitchen (oralternatelocationwithinthedwelling)fortheinterimstorageorwasteandrecyclables.

C3. The provision of composting areas is encouraged. These are to bewithindesignatedareasthatwillnotimpactontheamenityofadjoiningproperties.

C4. Theplacementofbinsforcollectionatthenominatedcollectionpointistoensureadequatetrafficandpedestriansafetyismaintained.

Note:Adequatespacetoallow1mdistancebetweeneachbinisrequired.

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E6.4.2. Mediumdensityresidentialdevelopment(Including multi dwelling housing, residential flat buildings and housing for seniors or people with a disability)

Wasteandrecyclingstorageareaswithindevelopmentsformultipledwellingscan affect the amenity of residents, as well as the ease of waste collection,duetofactors includingwastevolumesandtheoftenrestrictedmanoeuvringareasof thesemoredenselydevelopedsites. It is therefore important thatthese areas are designed and located appropriately. Resources such as the Better Practice Guide for Waste Management in Multi-Unit Dwellings, DECC NSW, June 2008, (BetterPracticeGuideforMuli-unitDwellings)shouldbeusedtoinformdesignofmulti-unitdwellings.

Controls

C1. Wastecollectionandstoragefacilitiesaretobeidentifiedondesignplansandsufficientspaceistobeprovidedwithinthekitchen(oranalternatelocationwithinthedwelling)fortheinterimstorageofwasteandrecyclables.

Note: Shouldbincollectionbeproposedonsite,aDeedofAgreement(DoA)

willneedtobemadewithCouncil.RefertoCouncil’sWasteManagement

StrategiesforDevelopmentGuide.

C2. The composting of waste is encouraged. Where this is proposed,provisionistobemadewithineachdwellingforindividualcompostingcontainersoracommunalcompostingcontaineronthesite.Thisistobeappropriatelylocatedtominimiseodourandotheramenityimpactsonadjoiningneighbours.

MultiDwellingHousingandHousingforSeniorsandpeoplewithaDisability

C3. DevelopmentforthepurposesofMultidwellinghousingandHousingforSeniorsorpeoplewithadisabilityisto:

(a) provide individual waste and recycling storage facilities for each dwelling,orprovideacommunalfacilityintheformofawasteand recycling room (or rooms) designed in accordance withAppendixA(WasteGenerationRates)of theBetterPracticeGuideforMulti-UnitDwellings,and

(b) locate and design waste and recycling storage areas to reduce adverse impacts upon neighbouring properties and limit thevisualimpacttothepremiseonwhichitislocated.

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C4. DevelopmentforthepurposesofResidentialflatbuildingsistoprovide:

(a) communal waste and recycling storage facilities in the formofawasteandrecyclingstorageroom(orrooms)designedinaccordance with the Council’sWasteManagement StrategiesforDevelopmentGuideandtheBetterPracticeGuideforMulti-UnitDwellings,and

(b) where the development includes ten or more dwellings, adedicated room or caged area for the temporary storage ofdiscardedbulkyitemswhichareawaitingremoval.Thestorageareaistobereadilyaccessibletoallresidentsandlocatedclosetothemainwastestorageroomorarea.

Note: Shouldbincollectionbeproposedonsite,aDeedofAgreement

(DoA)willneedtobemadewithCouncil.RefertoCouncil’sWaste

ManagementStrategiesforDevelopmentGuide.

C5. The following location and design criteria shall apply to collection and storagefacilities:

(a) TthereistobeanunobstructedandContinuousAccessiblePathofTravel (as perAustralian Standard 1428Design forAccessandMobility) fromthewasteand recycling storagearea(s)orroom(s)to:

i. theentrytoanyAdaptableHousing(asperAustralianStandard4299AdaptableHousing),and

ii. theprincipalentrancetoeachresidentialflatbuilding,and

iii. thepointatwhichbinsarecollected/emptied.

Ininstanceswhereaproposaldoesnotcomplywiththeserequirements,Councilwillconsideralternativeproposalsthatseektoachieveareasonablelevelofaccesstowasteandrecy-clingstoragearea(s)orroom(s).

(b) Communalwastestorageareasshouldhaveadequatespacetoaccommodate and manoeuvre Council’s required number ofwaste and recycling containers by ensuring bin storage areashave minimum dimensions of 1200mm (height) x 2100mm(width)x985mm(depth)perresidence,and

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(d) Wheresitecharacteristics,numberofbinsandlengthofstreetfrontageallow,binsmaybecollectedfromakerbsidelocation.In instanceswhere kerbside bin collection is not appropriate,bins are tobecollectedonsite.Bins that are collectedonsitearetobecollectedeitherfromtheirusualstoragepointorfromanonsite temporaryholding area located inside thepropertyboundaryandclosetoapropertyentrance,and

(e) Wherebins cannotbecollected fromakerbside location thedevelopment is to be designed to allow for on-site access bygarbagecollectionvehicles(ofdimensionsdetailedatAppendixC (Collection Vehicles) and Appendix D (Vehicle Access /Turning Circles) of the Better Practice Guide for Multi-unitDwellings). In these instances, the site is to be configured soas to allow collection vehicles to enter and exit the site in a forwarddirectionandsothatcollectionvehiclesdonotimpedegeneralaccessto,fromorwithinthesite,and

Note 1: Should bin collection be proposed on site, a Deed of

Agreement (DoA) will need to be made with Council. Refer to

Council’sWasteManagementStrategiesforDevelopmentGuide.

Note 2: In all cases, a hazard assessment will be undertaken by

CouncilpriortoawasteservicesDeedofAgreement.

(f) Should a collection vehicle be required to enter a property,access driveways and internal roads are to be designed inaccordancewithAustralianStandard2890.2ParkingFacilities–Off-StreetCommercialVehicleFacilities,and

(g) If Council waste collectors and/or waste collection vehiclesare required to enter a site for the purpose of providing waste services,thensitespecificarrangementsaretobeinplace(ItislikelythatthiswilltaketheformofaDeeofAgreementbetweenCouncilandtheproponent/landowner).

(h) Wasteandrecyclingstorageareasaretobeservicedbyacoldwater supply for the cleaning of bins and the storage areas.Storageareasaretobeconstructedanddesignedtobeweatherproofandeasytoclean,withwastewaterdischargedtosewer,and

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(j) Developments containing four or more storeys should beprovidedwithasuitablesystemforthetransportationofwasteandrecyclablesfromeachstoreytowastestorageandcollectionareas,and

(k) GarbagechutesaretobedesignedinaccordancewithAppendixB (Waste Management Equipment) of the Better PracticeGuide for Multi-Unit Dwellings, and relevant sections of theBuilding Code of Australia (BCA). Garbage chutes are notsuitableforrecyclablematerialsandaretobeclearlylabelledtodiscourage improperuse.Alternative interimdisposal facilitiesforrecyclablesshouldbeprovidedateachpointofaccesstothegarbagechutesystem.

C6. Agentsoftheowners’corporationaretotakeresponsibilityforthemanagement of waste and recyclablematerials generated upon thesite.Arrangementsaretobeinplaceinregardstothemanagement,maintenanceandcleaningofallwaste/recyclingmanagementfacilities.

E6.4.3. Non-residentialdevelopmentandchangeofuse(Including shops, office premises, food and drink premises, tourist and visitor accommodation, registered clubs, education establishments, entertainment facilities and health services facilities)

Arangeofnon-residentialusespresentanarrayofuniquewasteminimisationopportunities and management requirements. Significant waste minimisationgainscanbemadeinregardstotheoperationofvarioustypesofnon-residentialdevelopment,throughtheplanningandcoordinationofwastemanagementandremoval.Flexibilityinsizeandlayoutisoftenrequiredtocaterforthedifferentneedsofmultipletenantsaswellasfuturechangesinuse.

Note: Storageanddisposalofliquidwaste,suchasoilsandchemicals,arenotcovered

by these controls.Businesses that generate liquidwaste are to complywith certain

requirementspursuanttotheProtection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.

Controls

C1. Convenientaccessbetweeneachtenancyandthewasteandrecyclingstorageroom(s)orarea(s)istobeprovided.Inaddition,providestep-freeaccessbetweenthepointatwhichbinsarecollectedandemptiedandthewasteandrecyclingstorageroom(s)orarea(s).



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C2. Every development is to include a designated waste and recyclingstorage area or room(s), designed in accordance with Appendix F(Waste Management Plan Checklists - Design Phase) of the Better Practice Guidelines for Waste Management and Recycling in Commercial and Industrial Facilities, NSW EPA, December 2012 (Better PracticeGuidelinesforCommercialandIndustrial).

C3. Depending upon the size and type of the development, it may benecessary to includemultiplewasteandrecyclingstorageroomsorareasforthedevelopment.

C4. Allcommercialtenantsaretokeepwrittenevidenceonsiteofavalidcontract with a licensed waste contractor for the regular collection anddisposalofthewasteandrecyclablesthataregeneratedonsite.

C5. Arrangementsaretobeinplaceforallpartsofthedevelopmentfortheseparationofrecyclablematerialsfromgeneralwaste.Arrangementsare also to bemade for themovement of recyclablematerials andgeneral waste to the main waste/recycling storage room/area. Formultiplestoreybuildings,thismightinvolvetheuseofagoodslift.

C6. Thewaste/recyclingstorageroom/areaistobeabletoaccommodatebins that are of sufficient volume to contain the quantity of wastegenerated (at the rate described in Appendix A (Waste/RecyclingGenerationRates)oftheBetterPracticeGuidelinesforCommercialandIndustrialbetweencollections.

C7. The waste/recycling storage room/area is to provide separatecontainers for the separation of recyclable materials from generalwaste toappropriatevolumestothecommercialpurpose.Standardandconsistentsignageonhowtousethewastemanagementfacilitiesshouldbeclearlydisplayed.

C8. Thetypeandvolumeofcontainersusedtoholdwasteandrecyclablematerials is to be compatible with the collection practices of thenominatedwastecontractor.

C9. Wastemanagementfacilitiesaretobesuitablyenclosed,coveredandmaintainedsoastopreventpollutedwastewaterrunofffromenteringthestormwatersystem.

C10. Collection should be undertaken at a suitable time of day so as tominimise adverse impacts upon residential amenity, pedestrianmovementsandvehiclemovements.Wherepossible,waste/recyclingcontainersshouldbecollectedfromarearlaneaccesspoint.

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C11. Provideasufficientspacewithineachkitchen(includingkitchenareasin hotel rooms,motel rooms and staff foodpreparation areas) in adevelopmentfortheinterimstorageofwasteandrecyclables.

C12. Premises that discharge trade wastewater are to do so only inaccordancewithawrittenagreementfromSydneyWater.

Note: Sydney Water defines trade wastewater as “any liquid, and any

substance contained in it, which may be produced at the premises in an

industrialandcommercialactivity,butdoesnotincludedomesticwastewater

(e.g.fromhand-basins,showersandtoilets).”

C13. Premiseswhichgenerate50litresorgreaterperdayofmeat,seafoodorpoultrywastearetohavethatwastecollectedonadailybasisorare to store that waste in a dedicated and refrigerated waste storage area until collection.

C14. Any garbage chutes are to be designed in accordance with therequirements of Appendix B (Waste Management Equipment) ofthe Better Practice Guidelines for Commercial and Industrial, andthe relevant sections of the BCA.Garbage chutes are not suitablefor recyclablematerials andare tobeclearly labelled todiscourageimproperuse.

E6.4.4. MixedUseDevelopments(Developments comprising both residential and non-residential uses)

Whereresidentialandcommercial landusesoccurwithintheonebuildingordevelopmentwastemanagementwillnecessitateabalancingofvariabledemands,includingpreservationofresidentialamenity.

Controls

C1. ThecontrolsatPartE6.4.2Multi-UnitDwellingsapplytotheresidentialcomponentofmixed-usedevelopment.

C2. ThecontrolsatPartE6.4.3CommercialDevelopmentsapplytothenon-residentialcomponentofmixed-usedevelopment.

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C4. In particular, the development is to incorporate separate waste/recyclingstoragerooms/areasfortheresidentialandnon-residentialcomponents.Commercialtenantsaretobediscouraged(viasignageandothermeans),fromusingtheresidentialwaste/recyclingbinsandvice versa.

C5. The residential waste management system and the non-residentialwastemanagementsystemistobedesignedsothattheycanefficientlyoperate without conflict. Conflict may potentially occur betweenresidentialandnon-residentialstorage,collectionandremovalsystems,andbetweenthesesystemsandthesurroundinglanduses.

Note: For example, collection vehicles disrupting peak residential and

commercialtrafficflowsorcausingnoiseissueswhenresidentsaresleeping.

C6. Residentialbinstorageareasaretoprovideaminimumclearanceof1200mm(height)x2100mm(width)x985mm(depth)perresidenceandeasyaccesstostoredbins.

E6.4.5. Industrial Industrial development typically produces adiverse rangeofwasteproducts.Someofthesewasteproductsmaybehazardousandrequirecompliancewithestablishedlaws/protocolsthatareadditionaltothecontrolscontainedinthisDCP.Otherwasteproductsaresimilarinnaturetocommercialanddomesticwaste streams. Mixing waste products limits potential reuse and recyclingopportunities and may distribute toxic material through a larger volume ofwastes.

Controls

C1. Evidence of compliance with any specific industrial waste laws/protocols. For example, those related to production, storage anddisposalofindustrialandhazardouswastesasdefinedbythe Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.

C2. Convenientaccessbetweeneachtenancyandthewasteandrecyclingstorageroom(s)orarea(s)istobeprovided.Inaddition,providestep-freeaccessbetweenthepointatwhichbinsarecollectedandemptiedandthewasteandrecyclingstorageroom(s)orarea(s).

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C4. Depending upon the size and type of the development, it may benecessary to includemultiplewasteandrecyclingstorageroomsorareasforthedevelopment.

C5. Alltenantsaretokeepwrittenevidenceonsiteofavalidcontractwitha licensed waste contractor for the regular collection and disposal of allthewastestreamsandrecyclableswhicharegeneratedonsite.

C6. Arrangementsaretobeinplaceinallpartsofthedevelopmentfortheseparationofrecyclablematerialsfromgeneralwaste.Arrangementsaretobeinplaceinallpartsofthedevelopmentforthemovementofrecyclablematerialsandgeneralwastetothemainwaste/recyclingstorageroom/area.

C7. Thewaste/recyclingstorageroom/areasaretobeabletoaccommodatebins that are of sufficient volume to contain the quantity of wastegeneratedbetweencollections.

C8. Thetypeandvolumeofcontainersusedtoholdwasteandrecyclablematerials are to be compatiblewith the collection practices of thenominatedwastecontractor.

C9. Wastemanagementstoragerooms/areasaretobesuitablyenclosed,coveredandmaintainedsoastopreventpollutedwastewaterrunofffromenteringthestormwatersystem.

C10. Provideasufficientspacewithineachkitcheninadevelopmentfortheinterimstorageofwasteandrecyclables.PremisesthatdischargetradewastewateraretodosoonlyinaccordancewithawrittenagreementfromSydneyWater.

Note: Sydney Water defines trade wastewater as “any liquid, and any

substance contained in it, which may be produced at the premises in an

industrialandcommercialactivity,butdoesnotincludedomesticwastewater

(e.g.fromhand-basins,showersandtoilets).”

C11. Production, storage and disposal of hazardous wastes (such ascontaminatedortoxicmaterial)requireparticularattention,andistobeundertakeninaccordancewithStaterequirements.




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IntroductionLandcontaminationismostoftentheresultofpastorpresentlanduses.Itcanarisefromactivitiesthattookplaceonoradjacenttoasiteandbetheresultofimproperchemicalhandlingordisposalpracticesoraccidentalspillagesorleakagesofchemicalsduringmanufacturingorstorage.Activitiesnotdirectlyrelatedtothesitemayalsocausecontamination.Forexample,diffusesourcessuchaspollutedgroundwatermigratingunderasiteordustsettlingoutfromindustrialemissions.

WhencarryingoutplanningfunctionsundertheEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&AAct),aconsentauthoritymustconsiderthepossibilitythatlandmaybecontaminatedandassuchmayposeapotentialrisktohealthortheenvironment.Decisionsmustthenbemadeastowhetherthelandshouldberemediated,oruseofthelandrestricted,inordertoreducetherisk.

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• Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (CLM Act)

• State Environmental Planning Policy No 55 – Remediation of Contaminated Land (SEPP 55)

• The Department of Planning’s Managing Land Contamination – Planning Guidelines 1998 (Guidelines)

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E7.1. Relationship to other LegislationCouncil’sContaminated and Potentially Contaminated Land Policy(theContaminatedLands Policy), adopted 22 August 2000, stipulates when site contaminationinformation is to be submitted with a development application and outlinesthe Council’s decision making process in respect of development proposalsoncontaminatedorpotentiallycontaminated lands.TheContaminatedLandsPolicycanbeaccessedonlineviaCouncil’swebsite.

TheContaminatedLandsPolicydrawstogethertheprovisionsandrequirementsofthefollowingstatelevellegislationandpolicy:

• Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (CLMAct)

ThisAct establisheswho is responsible for investigating and remediatingcontaminatedlandandgivestheEnvironmentalProtectionAuthority(EPA)the powers to order the assessment and remediation of land in somecircumstances.Italsoprovidestheframeworkfortheuseofsiteauditorsandtheindependentreviewofassessmentreports.

• State Environmental Planning Policy No 55 – Remediation of Contaminated Land (SEPP55)

SEPP55specifiesthegeneralsituationswhereapprovalisrequiredfortheremediationofcontaminatedlandandensuresthatCouncilisprovidedwithinformationaboutthesitecontaminationandremediation.ItseekstoensureaconsistentapproachtothemanagementofcontaminatedlandbyrequiringworkstocomplywithEPAstandardsandoutlinesthecircumstancesunderwhichproposedremedialworkconstitutescategory1or2 remediation,withtheformerrequiringconsentfromCouncil.

• The Department of Planning’s Managing Land Contamination – Planning Guidelines 1998 (Guidelines)

TheGuidelineswerepreparedbytheDepartmentofPlanningandpublishedin 1998.TheGuidelines are to be used in associationwith SEPP55 andestablishbestpracticeformanaginglandcontaminationthroughtheplanningand development control process. The Guidelines provide informationto assist in the investigation of contamination possibilities and detail adecisionmakingprocess thatrespondstothe informationobtained froman investigation.

Thispackageofstatelegislationandsupportingguidelinesiscrossreferencedandthedocumentsworkinconjunctionwitheachother.TheContaminatedLandsPolicyshouldberead inconjunctionwiththesedocuments.NSWLegislationcanbedownloadedfromtheNSWLegislationwebsiteandtheGuidelinescanbedownloadedfromtheDepartmentofPlanningwebsite.

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E7.2. ContaminationinvestigationBoththeEP&AActandSEPP55requireCounciltoconsiderthesuitabilityofland foraproposeddevelopment.Ultimately, theconsentauthorityneedstobesatisfiedthatasiteissuitableforitsproposeduseorcanandwillbemadesuitable.

If contamination is or has the potential to be present, the applicant mustinvestigatethesiteandprovidetheconsentauthoritywiththe information itneeds to carry out its planning functions. The appropriate level of investigation willdependonthecircumstancesandmayinvolveoneormoreofthestagesdescribedbelowinthesiteinvestigationprocess.

Note: The applicant or person(s) benefiting from the consent is responsible for

demonstratingthatasiteissuitablefortheproposeddevelopment,inregardstoland

contamination.Thecostsofundertakingthenecessaryinvestigationsaretobeborne

bytheapplicant.

PreliminaryInvestigation

Themainobjectivesof apreliminary investigationare to identify anypastorpresent potentially contaminating activities, provide a preliminary assessmentofanysitecontaminationand,ifrequired,provideabasisforamoredetailedinvestigation.

The Contaminated Lands Policy describes the circumstances under which apreliminaryinvestigationwillberequiredtobesubmittedwithadevelopmentapplication. The Policy also contains details and advice regarding the preparation ofapreliminaryinvestigation.

If the consent authority is satisfied that a preliminary investigation reportconcludes that a site is suitable for theproposeduse, itwill not require anyfurtherlandcontaminationinvestigationstobeconducted.

DetailedInvestigation

A detailed investigation is only necessary when a preliminary investigationindicatesthatthelandiscontaminatedorthatit is,orwas,formallyusedforan activity listed in Part E7 - Table 1 oftheGuidelines,andalandusechangeisproposedthathasthepotentialtoincreasetheriskofexposuretocontamination.

Adetailedinvestigationwillalsoneedtobeconductedaspartofaremediationproposal.Theobjectivesofadetailedinvestigationaretodefinethenature,extentanddegreeofcontamination;toassesspotentialriskposedbycontaminantstohealthandtheenvironment;andtoobtainsufficientinformationtodeveloparemedialactionplan(RAP),ifrequired.

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The Contaminated Lands Policy describes the circumstances under whichadetailed investigationwill be required tobe submittedwith adevelopmentapplication. The Policy also contains details and advice regarding the preparation of a detailed investigation.

Part E7 - Table 1: Extract from Guidelines - Some Activities that may Cause

Contamination

• acid/alkaliplantandformulation

• agricultural/horticultural activities

• airports

• asbestosproductionanddisposal

• chemicalsmanufactureandformulation

• defenceworks

• drumre-conditioningworks

• drycleaningestablishments

• electricalmanufacturing(transformers)

• electroplatingandheattreatmentpremises

• engineworks

• explosives industry

• gasworks

• ironandsteelworks

• landfillsites

• metaltreatment

• miningandextractiveindustries

• oil production and storage

• paintformulationandmanufacture

• pesticidemanufactureandformulation

• power stations

• railway yards

• scrap yards

• service stations

• sheep and cattle dips

• smeltingandrefining

• tanning and associated trades

• wastestorageandtreatment

• wood preservation

RemedialActionPlan

TheobjectiveofaRemedialActionPlan(RAP)istosetobjectivesanddocumenttheprocesstoremediatethesite.AlldevelopmentapplicationsfororincludingsiteremediationmustbeaccompaniedbyaRAPpreparedbyasuitablyqualifiedpersoninaccordancewiththeEnvironmentalProtectionAuthority’sGuidelinesforConsultantsReportingonContaminatedSites,1997.

TheContaminatedLandsPolicydescribesthecircumstancesunderwhichaRAPwillberequiredtobeundertaken.ThePolicyalsocontainsdetailsandadviceregardingthepreparationofaRAPandthedevelopmentconsentrequirementsassociatedwithremediationaction.

ValidationandMonitoring

The objective of validation and monitoring is to demonstrate whether theobjectivesstatedintheRAPandanyconditionsofdevelopmentconsenthavebeenachieved.SEPP55requiresanoticeofcompletionforallremediationwork.Validationisanimportantprerequisiteofthisnotice.TheContaminatedLandsPolicyincludesdetailsconcerningtherequiredcontentandtimingofvalidationreports.

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Council’s Property Information System

Councilhasdetailsofknowncontaminatedandpotentiallycontaminatedlandinitspropertyinformationsystem.Thisinformationiscompiledusuallyasaresultofadevelopmentapplicationwhichhaspromptedacontaminationinvestigationand submission of a subsequent report. It should be noted that Councilsrecordsarenotexhaustiveandtheremaybelandthatisyettobeidentifiedascontaminatedyethasthepotentialtobecontaminatedbasedonhistoricallanduses.

149PlanningCertificates

UnderS149oftheEP&AActapersonmayrequestaPlanningCertificatefromCouncilcontainingspecificinformationabouttheland.ASection149(2)PlanningCertificate includes information on prescribed matters arising under theContaminatedLandManagementAct1997.ASection149(5)PlanningCertificatewillstipulateifCouncilrecordsindicateifanyactivitieslistedinTable1oftheGuidelineshaveoccurredonthesite,andifthereisanysiteinvestigationsheldbyCouncil,and/oranynotificationofremediation,and/orcopiesofanysiteauditstatementheldbyCouncil.

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E7.4. Independent auditingTheCLMActprovidedfortheNSWSiteAuditorScheme.SiteAuditorsareaccreditedexpertswhocanprovidean independentreviewof theworkofaprimaryconsultantforalltypesofcontaminatedsites.

Theconsentauthoritymayrequestasiteaudit(orindependentreview)tobeundertakenatanyorallstagesofthesiteinvestigationprocess.Thesiteauditis tobecarriedoutbyanaccreditedSiteAuditorandthecostbornebytheapplicant.

Councilmayrequireasiteauditwhereit:• believes on reasonable grounds that the information provided by the

proponentisincorrectorincomplete

• wishes to verify the information provided by the proponent adheres toappropriatestandards,proceduresandguidelines

• does not have the internal resources to conduct its own technical review.

The Contaminated Lands Policy contains further detail regarding the NSWSiteAuditorSchemeandthecontentofasiteaudit.TheNSWEnvironmentalProtectionAuthorityhavealsopreparedGuidelinesfortheNSWSiteAuditorSchemeJune2002,whichoutlinetheNSWSiteAuditorScheme,theprocessofappointingsiteauditors,andthelegal,administrativeandtechnicaldirectionsandguidelinesforsiteauditorsandthepreparationofsiteauditsstatements.

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IntroductionThepublicdomainoftheBlueMountainstownsandvillagesprovidestheinterfacebetweenpublicandprivatepropertyandactsasavenueforaccessandsocialinteractionaswellasacorridorforessentialandnon-essentialservices.Whencombinedwithallelementsofthesetting,thepublicdomainisakeycomponentofthefunctionandidentityoftheplace.

WhilethepublicdomainisusuallyCouncilownedlandsuchasroads,footpathsandparks;thosepartsofprivatepropertythatline,orintersectwithroadsandfootpaths,particularlyintownandvillagecentres,shouldbeincludedwhereaccessiblebymembersofthepublicforapublicpurpose.

The key principles to be established in the development and management of the publicdomainare:

• To enhance and integrate the function, character and quality of the street;

• To respect the existing streetscape when building new amongst old - understanding the character of the area and designing to achieve sympathetic new development or alterations;

• To maximise the coordination and integration of public land and private development where they intersect;

• To ensure that appropriate species are planted to enhance the character, amenity and environmental quality of the street;

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E8.1. StreetHierarchy

Introduction

The natural topography of the Blue Mountains means that the towns andvillages connected by roads and separated by bushland have a particularlydistinctcharacter.Roadsdipandbendacrossthetopography,andstreetsopenuptofamousvistasorareenclosedbycanopiesoftreesandthethicknessofnativevegetation.Backlanesandscenicdrives,suburbanroads,formalavenuesand theGreatWesternHighway are all distinctive responses to topography,development, traffic and engineering. This hierarchy of streets adds to thelegibilityoftheLocalGovernmentAreaasawholeandtheindividualtownsandvillagestolocalsandvisitorsalike.

Thescaleoftheroadtothesetting,thecharacterandqualityofedgetreatments,thedesignofinfrastructureandthelayoutandmaterialsoffootpathsallsignalthelogicofthelocaldevelopmentpatternforresidentsandvisitors.

PartE8 -Figure1:Distinctive scenic views give theBlueMountains aunique

characterofnaturalandculturalbeauty

The design of street elements may enhance or devalue the experience forobservers -whether town centre, residential back street, ormajor regionalroad.Thefollowingobjectivesandcontrolsseektomaintainandenhancethisdistinctive pattern and hierarchy.

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E8.1.1. GreatWesternHighway

Explanation

The Great Western Highway has been the major route through the BlueMountainssincetheearlynineteenthcentury.Ithasdevelopedmultiplelayersofcharacterandheritagedeservingofconsiderablerespect.Itslinearconfigurationconnectsastringoftownsandvillagesandincreasesrapidlyinelevationfromaround 60m above sea level to over 1000. There is a clear progression ofseparatedanddistincttownsandvillageswhichare, individuallyandtogether,integraltothecharacterandidentityofthelocalgovernmentarea.

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AllroadworkandmaintenancebetweentheroadsidekerbsalongtheHighwayistheresponsibilityoftheRoadsandMaritimeServiceanditisrecommendedthatcontactistobemadewiththisagencyinadvanceoflodginganyapplicationrequiringworksinthisarea.Thefollowingcontrolsfocusonareasbetweenthebackofthekerbandtheprivatepropertyboundary.

Objectives

O1. To maintain the separation of towns and strengthen the bushlandcharacterofthelandbetweentowns.

O2. ToensuretheGreatWesternHighwayretainsitshistoricassociations,physical remnants and landscape elements that contribute to itsstreetscape;

O3. To considerately integrate new development into the historicenvironment.

O4. Toconsiderthepotentialimpactsuponthescenicandcharactervaluesof the location.

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O6. To ensure safe and appropriate landscaping that simultaneouslyconsolidatesdesiredlocationcharacter,improvespedestrianamenityandmaintainsopensightlinesandsafety.

O7. To continue the provision of a continuous pedestrian/cycle path along theGreatWesternHighwaylength.

O8. To ensure that associated infrastructure is appropriate to its setting.

O9. Toensure thatpublicartopportunitiesareconsidered for inclusionwhere appropriate.

Controls

C1. Construction works associated with parts of the Great WesternHighway that have thickly vegetated roadside are to includerehabilitationofindigenousvegetationoflocalprovenance

Note: Definition of “in town” and “between towns” for the purposes of

landscapingandselectionofplantmaterialshouldbeguidedbytheStrategy

mapsinthecurrenteditionofCouncil’sStreetTreeMasterplan.

C2. ConstructionworksassociatedwiththosepartsoftheGreatWesternHighwaythatare intownareasareto includerehabilitationornewplanting of street trees in accordance with Council’s Street TreeMasterplan. Theseworks are to include establishmentmaintenancefor any street trees proposed.

C3. Constructionwork from thebackofkerb is tobeunobtrusive andcompatiblewiththeroadsidelandscape.

C4. StormwatermanagementistobeunobtrusiveandshouldincorporateWater Sensitive Urban Design devices such as landscaped swaleswherepossible.

C5. Landscaping in roadside settings should use a combination ofgroundcovers(maximumheight500mm)andsingletrunkedtreeswithelevated canopies to ensure open sightlines.

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Explanation

The Blue Mountains has a number of scenic drives from Lapstone to Bell,developedoverthelast100years.Thesearedocumentedinthe“GreaterBlueMountainsDrive”literatureandincluderoadsat:

• MountsWilsonandIrvine

• BlackheathandMegalongValley

• Katoomba

• Leura

• WentworthFalls

• Glenbrook

PartE8-Figure3:TheJamisonValleyfromCliffDrive,Katoomba

ProbablythemosteminentoftheseisCliffDriveatKatoomba.Viewsrangefromsmalltree-framedvistastograndpanoramas.Sometimesaseriesofviewsleadtoalookoutandtheprogressionofviewsmaybeavitalpartofthestreetscape.Scenicdrivesareusuallylongestablishedandcanbeassociatedwithsignificantheritagevaluesandsocialhistory.Anyupgrading,construction,landscapingoradjacentdevelopmentshouldbeconsistentwiththesettingofthesedrives.

Objectives

O1. Toretainthebalanceofscalebetweentheroadandnaturalenvironmenton scenic drives.

O2. To ensure scenic drives retain the historic associations, physicalremnantsand landscapeelementsthatcontributetotheircharacterand history.

O3. Toensure thatdevelopmentadjacent toscenicdrivesconsiders thepotentialimpactsuponthevaluesofthescenicdrives.

O4. To strengthen thecharacterof the landon theedges andbetweentowns through replanting of indigenous species and vegetation rehabilitation.

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O5. To sensitively integrate infrastructure such as stormwater drainagethroughsiteappropriatemeasures.

Controls

C1. Construction works associated withmajor roads and scenic drivesthat have thickly vegetated roadsides are to include vegetationrehabilitation.

C2. Parking and services are to be unobtrusive and integrated withlandscaping;

C3. Constructionworksassociatedwithscenicdrivesandlookoutsmustbe low-key and compatible with the natural landscape, includingtreatmentssuchas:

(a) Plantedorgrassedswalesforstormwaterdisposal;

(b) Useofcompactedearthorstabilisedgranite inpreferencetoconcrete or unit paving;

(c) Reuseoftimberandstonefromthesite inedging,tracksandsteps–referPublicDomainTechnicalManual.

C4. Stormwatermanagement devices are to be unobtrusive, and utilisematerialsandfinishesinaccordancewiththePublicDomainTechnicalManual.

C5. Any proposed tourist amenities such as toilets, picnic furniture,shelters andplaygrounds are tobe constructedofnaturalmaterialswithnaturalsurfacefinishes,andcarefullysitedtobeunobtrusiveandretain natural views.

C6. Rolled kerbs, plantings, grassed swales and offset parking bays orcarriageways are to be used in preference to concrete kerbs andgutteringwherepossible.

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Explanation

Partof the special attractionofBlueMountains towns is, inmanycases, thecharacteroftheirmainstreets.Thesestreetsperformmanyfunctionsandmustworkatapracticallevel.Howevertheyalsorepresentthetown’ssocialhistory,embodyitsidentitytoresidentsandoftenpresentastrongtowncharactertovisitors.Anumberofthetowncentresareprotectedasheritageconservationareas(referenceshouldbemadetoPartD1HeritageofthisDCP)reinforcingtheconcentrationofsocialandhistoricalsignificance.

Improvements topedestrian amenity, appearance, accessibility and safety areseenaswaysofrevitalising,activatingandenhancingthecharacterandvitalityofthetownandvillagecentreswhichvaryinsizeandsignificancefromvillagetodistrict centre.

Objectives

O1. Toensurethatdevelopmentintownandvillagecentresenhancesthepublic domain and is appropriate to the character of its particularsetting;

O2. To ensure that development provides a positive interface betweenpublicandprivaterealmsandthatdevelopmentdemonstratesahighlevelofurbandesignquality;

O3. Toensureactivefrontagesareprovidedatmainstreetelevationstoenliventhepublicdomain;

O4. Toensurethatappropriatematerialsandfurnitureareusedinpubliclyaccessibleareasoftownandvillagecentres;

O5. Toprovide improvedamenity, safetyandaccess to townandvillagecentres.

Controls

C1. New development, including alterations and additions to existingbuildingsistodemonstrateahighlevelofintegrationbetweenexistingand new work. Where a developed materials palette and designapproach isevident inthestreet, thisapproachshouldberepeated.ReferenceshouldbemadetotheCouncil’sPublicDomainTechnicalManualformaterialsandfinishes.

Wherenoparticularmaterialspaletteisevident,pavements,furnitureand structural elements are to be provided in accordancewith theCouncil’sPublicDomainTechnicalManual.


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Note: ConsultationwithCouncil’sAssetsandCityPlanningBranchesshould

beundertakenpriortothefinalpreparationandlodgementofanyapplication.

C2. Streettreesshouldbeprovidedthatareconsistentwithestablishedthemes,andappropriatelysizeddeepsoilzonesaretoberetainedforthese trees.

Note: RefertoPartC3LandscapingofthisDCPforinformationonDeep

Soil Zones.

C3. Streettreesaretobesitedtomaintainorimprovesightlinesandtoreduceconflictsbetweenpedestriansandcars.

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C4. Main Street landscaping is to be simple and robust to minimisemaintenance. Combinations of low shrubs or groundcovers to amaximumof500mmheightandstreettreeswhichcarrytheircanopyhigharepreferredtomaintainsightlineswhichareasopenaspossible.

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C5. Weatherproofingintheformofcontinuousawningsshouldbeprovidedtoallthemainstreetfrontagesofexistingandnewshopfrontbuildings.

C6. Ensure adequate provision and integration of street drainage.

C7. The principles of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design(CPTED)shouldbeappliedtoalldesigninthepublicdomain.

Note:RefertoPartE5SafetyandSecurityforfurtherinformation.

E8.1.4. TownCentreLaneways&Through-SiteLinks

Explanation

Many of the larger town and village shopping centre precincts of the BlueMountainscontainnetworksofpassagesandlanes(eitherexternalorinternal)thatallowfine-grainpedestrianaccessthroughandaroundshops,andprovidekey links to themain street fromcar parks and residential areas.These canbe found in the town centres of Leura, Katoomba, Blackheath, Springwood,Blaxland,Glenbrook,Lawson,WentworthFallsandHazelbrook.Theselanewaysofferadifferentcharacterandexperiencetothemainstreets,andcanpresentalegitimateandinteresting“backofhouse”viewtotheold,oftenheritagelistedEdwardianandInter-Warshopfronts.

Through-site links areencouragedwhere theopportunity arises to integrateotherfrontagesattherearofshopswiththemainstreet.

Theurbandesigndetailingandactivationoflanesandlinksistoconserveandenhancetheircharacterandconsolidatetheircontributiontothe functioningofthemaincentre,byimprovingpermeabilitywhilealsoaddressingsafetyandamenity.

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O1. To identify opportunities for maximising through-site and lanewaylinks.

O2. Toachieveahighstandardofurbandesigntotowncentrelanewayswhichmaximisessafety,securityandgeneralamenity.

O3. To increase activationwhere possible through flexibility in adjacentfloor plan and use of existing and new penetrations to lanewayfrontages.

O4. Tomaintain the setting of heritage items and of buildings within aheritage conservation area or adjacent to heritage-listed buildingswhilst allowing for an appropriate level of adaptation.

O5. Toencouragetheinclusionofpublicartorelementsofinterestwhereappropriatetogenerateactivityandthrough-traffic.

Controls

C1. An appropriately qualified and experienced professional such as anarchitect,landscapearchitect,orurbandesigneristobeusedtodesignanddetailnewdevelopmentaffectinglanesandthrough-sitelinks;

C2. Viewsinandoutoflanesandthrough-sitelinksaretobemaintained.Short,straightrunslinkingpointsofexistinghighactivationaretobeprioritised and dead ends avoided;

C3. Lightingtonewpedestrianlanesandthrough-linksisto:

(a) Bedesignedbyanappropriatelightingengineer;

(b) ComplywithAS/NZS1158.3.1

(c) BereviewedbytheCouncil’sAssetBranchwherethelanesandlinksaretobecomeaCouncilasset.

(d) Shouldreplicateadjacentlightinginfrastructure.

C4. New lanes and footpaths and any accompanying street furniture isto be constructed in accordancewith the Council’s Public DomainTechnical Manual and Design and Construction Specification. If adevelopedmaterialspaletteisevident,consistencyispreferred

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E8.1.5. ResidentialFootpaths

Explanation

Footpaths in theBlueMountainsLocalGovernmentAreamust retain ahighleveloffunctionalitywhilestilldemonstratingastandardofvisualandpracticalamenity.Whethermainroadsorquietresidentialsetting,footpathsneedtobeaccessible,safe,attractiveanddurable.Theyareusednotonlybypedestrians,but in some locationsmust be sharedwith cyclists. Footpath design shouldconsidertheneedsofolderresidentsandthosewithimpairedmobility.

Objectives

O1. Toprovideafootpathofsufficientwidthtoaccommodatepedestriansandwhereappropriate,sharedareasforpedestriansandcyclists;

O2. Toensurefootpathsareconstructedusingcommon,robustmaterialswith a relatively long durability and which are easily repaired andreplicated;

O3. To ensure the retention of soft, pervious and landscaped areas,particularly inrelationtostreettrees,thatcontributesto landscapesetting,residentialamenityandcatchmenthealth.

Controls

C1. The Public Domain Technical Manual is to be used to guide thedimensions,materialsanddetailingoffootpaths.

C2. The setting out of footpaths is to have regard to the retention of existingtrees,wheretreesareingoodhealth.

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Explanation

TheCouncil’sguidingstrategicplanfortheCity,Sustainable Blue Mountains 2025: Our City Our Future,seekstostrengthenliveability,vibrancyandsafetyinalltownandvillagecentres.Otherimportantqualitiesoftownandvillagecentreslistedin

thisdocumentareretentionofcharacter,accessibility,sustainability,vitalityand

diversity. Thesequalitiesareimportantforbothresidentsandvisitorsalike.Thissectionaimstoprovidestandardswhichsupportthesedevelopmentdirections.

Note: InadditiontocomplyingwiththeprovisionsofthisDCP,developmentinthe

publicdomainoftowncentresmustalsocomplywiththeprinciplesandprovisionsof

theNSWDisabilityInclusionAct2014.

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E8.2.1. FootpathAwnings

Explanation

Awningsandweatherprotectionelementsincreasesthesuitabilityandamenityofpublicfootpathsbyprotectingpedestriansfromallweatherconditions.Theyencouragepedestrianactivityalongstreetsandinconjunctionwithactiveedgessuchas retail frontages (cafésetc.), supportandenhance thevibrancyof thelocalarea.Awningsalsoprovidearchitecturalcontinuityandcontributetothestreetscape.

Objectives

O1. Toprovide shelter fromwind, rain and sun for streetswheremostpedestrian activity occurs.

O2. To provide a visually integrated streetscape.


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C1. Awningsaretobeprovidedatspecificlocationsidentifiedwithinkeyprecincts.RefertoPartGoftheDCP.

Note: PrecinctsareidentifiedontheLEP 2015 Built Character Map.

C2. Awnings should be an integral component of new developments(includingalterationsandadditions)andwhereappropriate, steppedtoaccommodateslopingstreets.

C3. Stepped awnings are to be detailed to provide continuousweatherprotection.

C4. Awningdesignistomatchbuildingfacadesandbecomplementarytothoseofadjoiningbuildings.

C5. Awnings are to be cantilevered from the face of the building orsuspended.Theinstallationofsupportpostswithinthepublicareaisnot supported.

C6. Awningdimensionsshouldgenerallybe:

(a) setbackfromthefaceofthekerbaminimumof600mmtoallowforclearanceofstreetfurnitureincludingstreettrees,and

(b) aminimumsoffitheightof3.2mandmaximumof4m,and

(c) stepped for design articulation or to accommodate slopingstreets.These are tobe integralwith thebuildingdesign andshouldnotexceed700mm;and

(d) low profile, with slim vertical fascias or eaves generally nottoexceedaheightof300mmheight fornewawnings.Whereexistingawningsarebeingreplaced, theexisting fasciaheightmaybemaintained.

C7. Forcornersites,awningsaretowraparoundthebuildingupto6malong the secondary street frontage.

C8. The provision of under awning lighting (where appropriate) shouldberecessedintothesoffitoftheawningormountedtothebuildingfaçadetofacilitatepedestrianmovementatnightandimprovepublicsafety.

C9. Stormwaterdrainagefromtheawningistobedrainedtothefootpathlevelwithadownpiperecessedintothefaceofthebuilding,andthenpipedunderthefootpathtothefaceofthekerb.

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C10. Where the awning is to encroach over the road reserve, includingthefootpath,aseparateapprovaltoerecttheawningovertheroadreserveistobeobtainedundertheRoads Act 1993.

E8.2.2. Street Trees

Explanation

Theplanting,establishmentandmanagementofstreettrees isundertakenbytheCounciltoachieveanumberofobjectivesfundamentaltothecharacterandamenityoftheLocalGovernmentAreaasawhole.

Theoutlineoftheseobjectivesaswellasguidanceonplanting,speciesselectionandongoingmanagementcanbefoundintheCouncil’sStreetTreeMasterplan.Theurbanconditionsoftowncentresprovidedifficultsettingsforstreettrees.Properplanning,designandestablishmentmaintenanceare required togrowviable trees of appropriate size and form in town centre locations. Speciesselectionisparticularlyimportanttoconsolidatetowncharacter,provideahighlevelofamenityandreduceoravoidthehazardsthattreescanpresentifnotappropriatelyselected,installedandmanaged.

Part E8 - Figure 9: street trees can contribute to an attractive urbanenvironment

Objectives

O1. Toensuretheviabilityofnewplantingsismaximisedthroughcarefulplacement and preparation of planting pits, andminimising conflictswith utilities.

O2. Consolidateandconcentratetownandvillagecharacterusingexistingthemesinrelationtotreespecies,inaccordancewiththeStreetTreeMasterplan.

O3. Toensurethattheplacementofstreettreeslimitshazardandpotentialadverseimpactsonsightlines


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C1. Species selection and planting location of street trees is to beundertaken inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheStreetTreeMasterplanandthePublicDomainTechnicalManual.

C2. Planning,designinganddetailingtheinstallationofStreettreesistobeinaccordancewiththePublicDomainTechnicalManual.

E8.2.3. StreetFurniture

Explanation

Streetfurnitureincludeslightpoles,signage,seating,busshelters,garbagebins,planterboxesandbalustrades.Wheredevelopmentintersectswiththepublicdomainwithintowncentremainstreets,carefulconsiderationistobegiventoimpactsonexistingstreetfurnitureaswellastoanyfurnitureproposedaspartofthedevelopment.

Early consultation will be required with Council’s Assets branch and UrbanDesignerinrelationtostreetfurniture,eitherexistingorproposed.ReferenceshouldalsobemadetothePublicDomainTechnicalManual.

The range of street furniture listed in Council’s Technical Manual has been

carefully selected toberobust,easilymaintainedwithaccessiblespareparts,

andcarefullycoordinatedtobalanceacontainedproductrangewiththeneed

forBlueMountainstownsandvillagestodisplaytheirindividualidentity.

Objectives

O1. Placement and spacing of furnituremust relate to functional streetrequirementsandbecoordinatedwithexistingstreetfurniture.

O2. Street furnitureelementsshouldbesetoutaspartofan integratedstreetscapedesignscheme.

Controls

C1. Wherenewdevelopmentislikelytoimpactonexistingstreetfurnitureandrequirerelocation,thisistobeundertakenattheexpenseoftheapplicantandinconsultationwithCouncil.

C2. AnystreetfurnitureproposedaspartofadevelopmentistobeselectedfromtherangespecifiedinthePublicDomainTechnicalManualandmatchanyexistingstreetfurniture.

C3. Street furniture is to be located generally in accordance with thefollowing:


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(a) Light poles and signage are to have a minimum of 500mmclearancefromthefaceofkerb;and

(b) Kerbsidefurnitureelementsaretobesetbackfromthefaceofthekerbby750mmandlocatedsoastoprovideforaminimum2mclearpathoftravelforpedestrians.

750mm setback from edge of kerb ramp

500mm setback from face of kerb

street furniture tree pits at 20m centres

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rubbish bin street lighting poles

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E8.3. CyclingNetworks

Explanation

OneofthecoreinfrastructureplansfortheBlueMountainsLocalGovernmentAreaisthecreationofsafeandaccessiblepathwaysoftravel.ConsistentwiththisisthedevelopmentoftheBlue Mountains Bike Plan 2020 (BikePlan).

The following objectives and controls are intended to guide developmentwhich includesorconnectsto localpath infrastructure,andensurethatsuchdevelopmentisconsistentwiththeBikePlanobjectives,andfacilitatestheuseofbicyclesacrossthelocalgovernmentarea.

Objectives

O1. Toensure newpaths are consistentwith theobjectives in theBlue Mountains Bike Plan 2020.

O2. Toensureanynewbicyclepathwaysprovidedaspartofadevelopmentareappropriatelyconstructedfromrobustmaterials,whicharedurableand easily repaired;

O3. To ensure secure and convenient bicycle parking, with appropriatebicycleinfrastructure,isavailableandconvenientlylocatedwithintheBlueMountains.

Controls

C1. All new bicycle paths and connections to these paths are to beconsistentwith the “SharedStandardFootpath”detail in thePublicDomainTechnicalManualasaminimumstandard.

C2. Newdevelopmentistoincludesecureandconvenientbicycleparking,including bicycle racks and the like, as part of the required parkingprovisionforthatdevelopment.

Note: Reference istobemadetoPartE2Traffic,ParkingandAccess for

bicycleparkingrates.

C3. Wherebicycleracksandthelikeareproposedonpubliclandaspartofadevelopmentproposal, thesearetobe locatedandmounted inaccordancewiththeprovisionsoutlinedinthePublicDomainTechnicalManual.


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