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This checklist is designed to help you prepare a Development Application. It provides details about the documents we need to make an assessment. Without the required documents, we won't be able to lodge your application. We may need to ask you for additional information after lodgement so that we can assess your proposal.

Note: For reticulated water and/or sewer areas, we recommend you contact our water services department prior to lodgement to check for any issues in regards to easements as amended plans may be required To lodge your application please see How to Lodge on Page 4 of this checklist.

Any questions? email lodgement@midcoast.nsw.gov.au or contact our Customer Service Centre on 6591 7222 This Checklist is required to be submitted with your application

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Development Application lodgement checklist

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1 Development application (DA) form All Development applications must be accompanied with a completed development application form.

2 Application fees

Development Application fees are required to be paid at lodgement. Please obtain a quote from customer service using one of the following options:

email lodgement@midcoast.nsw.gov.au or phone 6591 7222

Note: For electronic applications we will contact you for credit card payment

3 All plans (have you checked for easements?) AERIAL PHOTOS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Our preference is for plans to be electronic. No larger than 10MB per email.

All plans are required to be submitted to include the following:

• Plan to recognised scale (eg.1:100 or 1:200) - NOTE: for larger rural properties, property dimensions are accepted

• Dimensions in metric

• 1 electronic copy (preferred) or 1 hard copy

• No larger than A3 in size Please include a title block on each plan with the following details:

• Name of plan, property address, prepared by & date prepared

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3.2 Floor plan (1 copy) (SEPARATE to other plans please) A floor plan of your existing and/or proposed layout of rooms within the development. The following is to be indicated on the plan:

• Existing / proposed room names

• Locations of windows and doors

• Location of plumbing fixtures

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3.3 Elevation plan (1 copy) Does your proposal involve external building work? If so, an elevation plan is required. The following should be indicated on the plan:

• Outline of existing buildings / development on site (shown dotted)

• The plans should show the existing and proposed ground levels

• Roof pitch

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3.1 Site plans (1 copy) A site plan must be submitted with all applications.

• Position of true North

• Location and dimensional distances of the new and existing buildings / structures in relation to site boundaries, including fences and retaining walls

• Details of where stormwater will be disposed

(see Point 8 for Great Lakes region)

The following should be indicated on the plan where relevant:

• For alterations or additions clearly identify proposed works

• For subdivisions proposed boundaries and lot sizes are shown

• Vegetation and natural features

• Clearly identify structures to be demolished

• Location and dimensional distances of all impervious areas (hard surfaces eg driveways, paved areas, etc)

• Location and capacity of any existing and proposed rainwater tanks

• Identify any cut and fill

For a Pool application please indicate;

• Volume - (Note: if over 40,000 litres a BASIX Certificate is required)

• Pool fencing, gate and filter box position

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3.4 Shadow diagrams (1 copy) Any building works over one-storey, provide a shadow diagram indicating;

• Shadows cast by proposed development at equinoxes (21 March and September) and winter solstice (21 June) for 9am, noon and 3pm.

• Position of buildings on adjoining sites

Note: Shadow diagrams are not required in rural zones.

4 Statement of environmental effects (1 copy)

A Statement of Environmental Effects must be submitted with all applications.

This is a written statement to demonstrate that you have considered the impact of the proposed development on the natural and built environments. See the statement of environmental effects guide to help you further.

5 BASIX certificate (1 copy) If your development application is for any of the development types listed below, you need to supply one copy of a BASIX certificate:

• Single dwelling

• Dual occupancy

• Villa & townhouses

• Multi-units

• Swimming pools with a capacity greater than 40,000 litres

• Dwelling additions with a value of $50,000 or more

A summary of BASIX commitments must also be shown on the development plans.

Note: For details about how to obtain a BASIX certificate

• log on to the website www.basix.nsw.gov.au to obtain your own certificate, or

• engage a consultant to provide a certificate for you

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6 Bushfire assessment report

If the site is bushfire prone land, a bushfire assessment report is required for all habitable structures, any structure within 6m of a habitable building, subdivisions or special fire protection developments. The Rural Fire Service (RFS) has a checklist you can complete and submit, or refer to their website for information on what you need to know.

Note: For subdivision applications, a cheque or evidence of payment to the Rural Fire Service is required before the application can be lodged.

7 Heritage impact statement

If your development involves a heritage item, or is in a conservation area or within the vicinity of these, you must provide a heritage impact statement or address these issues within the statement of environmental effects.

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Forster | 4 Breese Parade | PO Box 450 Forster 2428 | 6591 7222

Gloucester | 89 King Street | PO Box 11 Gloucester 2422 | Taree | 2 Pulteney Street | PO Box 482 Taree 2430 |

Email: lodgement@midcoast.nsw.gov.au www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au

Privacy: This information is required to process your request and will not be used for any other purpose without seeking your consent, or as required by law. Your application will be retained in Council's Records Management System and disposed of in accordance with current legislation. Your personal information can be accessed and corrected at any time by contacting Council.

8 Water sensitive urban design

For all developments in the Great Lakes region complete this section of the checklist 8.1 Is this development exempt from water sensitive design (see Section 11.2 of the Great Lakes DCP) If yes, no further requirements If no, go to question 2

If yes, evidence is provided in the SEE

8.2 Is development in a pre approved water sensitive design strategy area? Guide on how to check www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/environmentalconsiderations If no, go to question 3 If yes, demonstrated compliance with the approved strategy is provided 8.3 Is the development a single dwelling or dual occupancy? If yes, the following has been provided:

a) Site plan - showing location of stormwater treatment, drainage lines and connections from roof runoff, tank overflow and driveway runoff to stormwater treatment, including outlet connection from treatment to the stormwater system

b) Summary of sizing methodology - submit a S3QM certificate or include deemed to comply summary table (see Council's example plans for guidance) www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/environmentalconsiderations

c) Cross section - design of the proposed treatment measures applicable to the soil type showing inlets, outlets and overflow points with site specific levels and dimensions included (see Council's standards) www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/environmentalconsiderations

If no, you are a larger development and a Water Sensitive Design Strategy meeting the requirements of chapter 11 of the Great Lakes DCP is provided

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Completed form can be: • Emailed (preferred method) by selecting the submit button below and attach supporting documents as required. We will contact you for payment by credit card or EFT can be arranged; or

• Forwarded by post with payment; or

• Lodged at our Customer Service Centres - Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

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