DEP Requirements, Regulations

Primary Planning Controls

What is subdivision?

Subdivision involves dividing a property into smaller lots that can be sold separately, consolidation is the joining of two or more lots together to make a larger lot under the one ownership.

How it affects our design and building on the Mosman site?

objectives	Planning controls
Must be sufficient to provide usable space for building, landscaping and services.	Solar access and energy efficiency vehicular access minimum landscape area requirements accommodates services(mail,waste,water,power and etc.) storm water management accommodates easements and access to streets (p2) minimum width for access is 3m for a single dwelling. Multiple access require a wider access to accommodate passing bays
The building envelope must minimise the effect of neighbours amenities.	Lot sizes and dimensions must allow the development to minimise the effect on neighbours amenities including access to sun light day light privacy and views.
To have the existing sub division pattern in the R2 low residential zone maintained	Situated within the existing sub division patterns evident in the vicinity of the site, including block width, dimensions , orientation and layout
To have significant topographical and geographical features taken into account when creating lots and minimise the affect on important site features	Acknowledge site constraints such as terrain and soil erosion avoid removing vegetation on su=ite such as trees and rocks avoid excavations and filling of site
Conserve heritage items on site and surroundings	Should posses the characteristics of the area