New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING POLICY (EXEMPT AND COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CODES) 2008 - REG 5A.27

5A.27 Earthworks

(1) Excavation The standards specified for excavation work are that the work must--

(a) be structurally sound, and

(b) if the land is not identified as Class 3 or 4 on the Acid Sulfate Soils Map--not be more than 3m below ground level (existing), and

(c) if the land is identified as Class 3 or 4 on the Acid Sulfate Soils Map--not be more than 1m below ground level (existing), and

(d) be carried out at least 40m from any waterbody (natural), and

(e) not result in a building being located over a registered easement, and

(f) if it is on a lot adjacent to a rail corridor--be setback at least 3m from the corridor.

(2) Fill The standards specified for fill are that the fill must--

(a) not raise the ground level (existing) more than 2m, and

(b) be structurally sound, and

(c) be located at least 40m from any waterbody (natural).

(3) Structural supports Earthworks that are more than 1m above or below ground level (existing) are structurally sound only if they have structural support that--

(a) a professional engineer has certified as structurally sound, including in relation to (but not limited to) the ability to withstand the forces of lateral soil load, and

(b) has adequate drainage lines connected to an existing stormwater drainage system for the site, and

(c) does not redirect the flow of any water or cause sediment to be transported onto an adjoining property, and

(d) is not higher than 3m, and

(e) is separated from any other structural support on the site by at least 2m, measured horizontally, and

(f) is not located over a registered easement.