State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008

(1) The operation of premises until midnight during special events is development specified for this code if— (a) the development is subject to a council resolution that declares— (i) the event is a special event, and (ii) the date or dates on which the event will take place, and (iii) the extended trading hours that apply to the event, and (iv) the land on which the event is to take place, and (b) the development is at least 1 of the following— (i) community facilities, (ii) entertainment facilities, (iii) restaurants or cafes, (iv) shops, (v) take away food and drink premises, and (c) the development is none of the following— (i) a licensed premises under the Liquor Act 2007 , (ii) home occupations (sex services), (iii) restricted premises, (iv) sex services premises.