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STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING POLICY (EXEMPT AND COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CODES) 2008 - REG 3A.24A

Setbacks of dwelling houses and ancillary development from protected trees

3A.24A Setbacks of dwelling houses and ancillary development from protected trees

(1) A dwelling house and all ancillary development, and any associated excavation, must have a setback of at least 3m from the base of the trunk of each protected tree on the lot.
(2) Despite subclause (1), ancillary development comprising the following is permitted within this setback, if the development does not require a cut or fill of more than 150mm below or above ground level (existing)--
(a) an access ramp,
(b) a driveway, pathway or paving,
(c) an awning, blind or canopy,
(d) a fence, screen or child-resistant barrier associated with a swimming pool or spa pool.
Note : A separate permit or development consent may be required if the branches or roots of a protected tree on the lot or on an adjoining lot are required to be pruned or removed.



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