New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING POLICY (EXEMPT AND COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CODES) 2008 - REG 3B.26

3B.26 Other development standards for new balconies, decks, patios, terraces and verandahs attached to side or rear of dual occupancy or manor house

(1) The maximum height of the floor level of a balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah is 4m above ground level (existing).

(1A) The floor level of the balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah must be the same as the floor level of the part of the dual occupancy or manor house to which it is attached.

(2) Any attached side or rear balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah that has a floor level of more than 2m above ground level (existing) must have a setback from side and rear boundaries of at least 3m.

(3) The total floor area of all attached side or rear balconies, decks, patios, terraces and verandahs having a floor level of more than 2m above ground level (existing) must not be more than 12m 2 for each dwelling.

Note 1 :
"Attached" ,
"building line" and
"floor area" are defined in clause 1.5.

Note 2 :
"Ground level (existing)" has the same meaning as it has in the Standard Instrument.

Note 3 : A balcony may require a privacy screen--see clause 3B.29.