Changes commencing December 12th, 2025
Comparing the consolidation as at November 14th, 2025 with December 12th, 2025 · 271 changes
(1) Development for any of the following purposes is exempt development if it is on land within the boundaries of an existing university and complies with any requirements of this subsection that apply to the development— (a) an awning or canopy attached to a building, that is more than 1 metre from any property boundary, (b) the removal or pruning of a tree that has been assessed by a Level 5 qualified arborist as posing a risk to human health or safety or of damage to infrastructure, but only if a replacement tree that is capable of achieving a mature height of 3 metres or more is planted within the grounds of the university, (c) landscaping, including irrigation schemes (whether using recycled or other water), (d) play equipment where adequate safety provisions (including soft landing surfaces) are provided, but only if any structure is more than 1.2 metres from any fence, (e) routine maintenance (including earthworks associated with playing field regrading or landscaping, and maintenance of existing access roads), (f) cycleways, walking paths (including raised walking paths), boardwalks, ramps, minor pedestrian bridges, stairways, gates, seats, barbecues, shelters and shade structures, (g) a recreation facility (outdoor), including a playing field (but not including a grandstand or other viewing structure), (h) an amenities building— (i) that is not more than 1 storey high, and (ii) that is more than 5 metres from any property boundary with land in a residential zone and more than 1 metre from any property boundary with land in any other zone, (i) environmental management works, (j) a portable or temporary teaching facility, office amenities, storage facility, maintenance facility, office or kiosk (including its removal)— (i) that is not more than 1 storey high, and (ii) that is more than 5 metres from any property boundary with land in a residential zone and more than 1 metre from any property boundary with land in any other zone, and (iii) that is removed within 7 days after the use ends, Note. See Schedule 5 for the development standards for a portable office. (k) demolition of development that would be exempt development under this or any other environmental planning instrument if it were being constructed or installed, if it is not carried out on or in a State or local heritage item or a draft heritage item or in a heritage conservation area or a draft heritage conservation area. Note. Exempt development must also comply with the general requirements in section 3.16.
(1) Development for any of the following purposes is exempt development if it is on land within the boundaries of an existing university and complies with any requirements of this subsection that apply to the development— (a) an awning or canopy attached to a building, that is more than 1 metre from any property boundary, (b) the removal or pruning of a tree that has been assessed by a Level 5 qualified arborist as posing a risk to human health or safety or of damage to infrastructure, but only if a replacement tree that is capable of achieving a mature height of 3 metres or more is planted within the grounds of the university, (c) landscaping, including irrigation schemes, whether using recycled or other water, and landscape structures or features, such as artworks, (d) play equipment where adequate safety provisions (including soft landing surfaces) are provided, but only if any structure is more than 1.2 metres from any fence, (e) routine maintenance (including earthworks associated with playing field regrading or landscaping, and maintenance of existing access roads), (f) cycleways, walking paths (including raised walking paths), boardwalks, ramps, minor pedestrian bridges, stairways, gates, seats, barbecues, shelters and shade structures, (g) a recreation facility (outdoor), including a playing field (but not including a grandstand or other viewing structure), (h) an amenities building— (i) that is not more than 1 storey high, and (ii) that is more than 5 metres from any property boundary with land in a residential zone and more than 1 metre from any property boundary with land in any other zone, (i) environmental management works, (j) a portable or temporary teaching facility, office amenities, storage facility, maintenance facility, office or kiosk (including its removal)— (i) that is not more than 1 storey high, and (ii) that is more than 5 metres from any property boundary with land in a residential zone and more than 1 metre from any property boundary with land in any other zone, and (iii) that is removed within 48 months after being installed, Note. See Schedule 5 for the development standards for a portable office. (k) demolition of development that would be exempt development under this or any other environmental planning instrument if it were being constructed or installed, if it is not carried out on or in a State or local heritage item or a draft heritage item or in a heritage conservation area or a draft heritage conservation area, (l) the maintenance or replacement of— (i) a sporting field, or (ii) a court used for sports that uses synthetic turf, (m) bicycle parking, (n) covered outdoor learning areas, (o) decks. Note. Exempt development must also comply with the general requirements in section 3.16.
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