New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

BANKSTOWN LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2015 - REG 4.4

4.4 Floor space ratio

(1) The objectives of this clause are as follows--

(a) to establish the bulk and maximum density of development consistent with the capacity and character of the locality of a development site,

(b) to ensure the bulk of non-residential development in or adjoining a residential zone is compatible with the prevailing suburban character and amenity of the residential zone,

(c) to encourage lot consolidations in commercial centres to facilitate higher quality built form and urban design outcomes.

(2) The maximum floor space ratio for a building on any land is not to exceed the floor space ratio shown for the land on the Floor Space Ratio Map .

(2A) Despite subclause (2), the maximum floor space ratio for non-residential development on land in Zone R2 Low Density Residential is 0.4:1.

(2B) Despite subclause (2), the maximum floor space ratio for development for the purpose of high technology industries on land in Zone R2 Low Density Residential and identified as "Area 6" on the Floor Space Ratio Map is 0.6:1.

(2C) Despite subclause (2), the maximum floor space ratio for development on land in Zone B2 Local Centre--

(a) that has a width of less than 20 metres at the front building line and is identified as "Area 1" on the Floor Space Ratio Map is 1:1, and

(b) that has a width of less than 18 metres at the front building line and is identified as "Area 7" on the Floor Space Ratio Map is 2:1.

(2D) Despite subclause (2), the maximum floor space ratio for development on land in Zone B4 Mixed Use that has a width of less than 30 metres at the front building line and is identified as "Area 4" on the Floor Space Ratio Map is 2:1.

(2E) Despite subclause (2), the maximum floor space ratio for development on land in Zone B4 Mixed Use that has a width of less than 18 metres at the front building line and is identified as "Area 2" on the Floor Space Ratio Map is 1:1.

(2F) Despite subclause (2), the maximum floor space ratio for development on land in Zone B4 Mixed Use that has a width of less than 18 metres at the front building line and is identified as "Area 3" on the Floor Space Ratio Map is 2:1.

(2G) Despite subclause (2), the maximum floor space ratio for development on land in Zone B4 Mixed Use that does not provide at least a 20 metre wide mid-block connection for public use and is identified as "Area 5" on the Floor Space Ratio Map is 2:1.