New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING POLICY (EXEMPT AND COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CODES) 2008 - REG 2.2

2.2 Development standards

The standards specified for that development are that the development must--

(a) be not more than 1m above ground level (existing), and

(b) be located at least 450mm from each side boundary and the rear boundary, and

(c) not interfere with the functioning of existing drainage fixtures or the natural surface flow of water, and

(d) if it is located on bush fire prone land and is less than 5m from a dwelling--be constructed of non-combustible material, and

(e) if it is constructed or installed on or in a heritage item or a draft heritage item or in a heritage conservation area or a draft heritage conservation area--be located in the rear yard.

Note : See AS 1428.1--2009, Design for access and mobility--General requirements for access--New building work and the Disability (Access to Premises--Buildings) Standards 2010 under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 of the Commonwealth which specifies the design requirements for new building work to provide access for people with disabilities.