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Development Application checklist - Secondary Dwellings

29 June 2011
Last updated: 
6 March 2012
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Before submitting your application, please ensure that you have attached all the information Council requires to assess your proposal. Please use the following checklist - place a cross in the box next to the items you have attached:

  Applicant Council
(5 copies)
A site plan of the land - The site plan must indicate:
  • location of the land
  • the lot and DP numbers
  • measurements of the boundaries of the land
  • size of the land
  • which direction is north
  • existing vegetation and trees on the land and within 2m of any common boundary
  • all trees that are proposed to be removed including the
    • location of the trees
    • species of the trees
    • heights of the trees
  • location of buildings that are already on the land:
    • roads
    • kerbs
    • driveways
    • fences
    • services (power, water, stormwater and sewer)
    • easements and restrictions as to use
  • location and uses of buildings on sites that adjoin the land
  • location of drainage lines
  • levels and contours to Australian Height Datum in relation to buildings and roads
(5 copies)
Plans and elevations of the proposal:
The plans or drawings are to be at an appropriate scale (generally 1:100) and indicate, where relevant:
  • the boundaries of the land
  • any buildings or structures that are already on the land
  • development on adjoining land
  • setbacks to boundaries
  • adjoining buildings
  • the floor plans of all proposed buildings, extensions or additions, showing:
    • window and door locations (and those windows/doors which are specifically treated/tinted)
    • finished floor levels
    • room dimensions
    • floor areas
    • nomination of use of each room
    • location and type/model of hot water system
  • elevations from all sides showing
    • existing ground levels
    • proposed ground levels
    • finished floor levels
    • height of the proposed building/s
    • the building height plane per Clause C2.5 of DCP2010, Chapter 1
    • building materials and finishes proposed for walls and roof
    • colours of external walls
    • colour of the roof
  • insulation to be used in walls, ceilings and roof
  • cross sections showing the internal structure of the proposal and any changes that will be made to the level of the land (ie. extent of cut and fill) 
  • calculations to show the Floor Space Ratio per Clause C4.1 of DCP2010, Chapter 1
  • arrangements made for parking of cars:
  • plan of the driveway plan showing location and width
  • a longitudinal section plan of the driveway showing levels and slope of the driveway in relation to the roadway, kerbs, car parking areas and/or garage.
  • if the dwelling is setback less than 6.5 metres to the front boundary, the location and species of vegetation that will be used in landscaping the site (including height and maturity)
  • connection of the stormwater system to Council’s drainage system or road or to an absorption pit.
One additional A4 or A3 sized set of all drawings with any floor plans removed and Statement of Environmental Effects for Public Notification/ Exhibition purposes in accordance with DCP 2010, Chapter 17 – Public Exhibition and Notification of Development Applications
  • This will require advertising and notification for a period of not less than two weeks
(5 copies)
A Statement of Environmental Effects
containing the information stipulated in Step 7 of the Help Guide (5 copies). Refer to Council’s form ‘Statement of Environmental Effects – Secondary Dwellings’, also:
  • A preliminary investigation of the land concerned carried out in accordance with the contaminated land planning guidelines and State Environmental Planning Policy No 55 —Remediation of Land
A NSW Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) Certificate obtained via an on-line assessment at www.basix.nsw.gov.au (for works over $50,000)
Indication of other approvals under the Local Government Act 1993 and the Roads Act, 1993, and all stipulated supporting documents. You can apply for those approvals now or at a later time, including:
  • Attachment A of the Help Guide and all stipulated supporting documents that you need approval for provision of water supply, sewer drainage and stormwater.
  • Attachment B of the Help Guide and all stipulated supporting documents if you need approval for on-site sewer management.
A completed Construction Certificate application Form and the stipulated additional information if you are applying for a Construction Certificate with Council
Application fees – required for all applications
Development Application Form, fully completed in accordance with the instructions contained in the Help Guide.

Applicant: I certify that the above items have been submitted:

Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Signature:
Council officer: I have checked the above and am satisfied that the information has been included with the application.
Name: Date: Signature:

Please note:

  1. This development checklist has been compiled to ensure that applications lodged are complete and provide all information required. This will assist council to expedite processing of applications.
  2. The information is required as part of the process to assess the application and compliance with the checklist does not necessarily mean that the proposed will be approved.