Ku-ring-gai Biodiversity Conditions
48 biodiversity conditions imposed by Ku-ring-gai across 6 development applications in our dataset. Biodiversity conditions protect native vegetation and habitat — biodiversity offsets, landscaping with locally native species, fauna management and protection of threatened species and ecological communities.
6. BASIX Certificate (deferred commencement) The landscape commitments in the BASIX Certificate are to be consistent with the plans indicating the correct area of total lawn and garden areas and include all planters. Reason: To ensure that a BASIX Certificate that is consistent with the details of the development is prepared prior to the operation of the Development Consent. Once the consent becomes operable, the conditions in Schedule B will apply. Upon written receipt from the Council that the deferred commencement condition in Schedule A has been satisfied, the following conditions will apply: Evidence of the above relevant matter(s) must be produced to the consent authority, within…
11. Dilapidation survey and report (private property) Prior to the commencement of any works, the Applicant must obtain a dilapidation report on the identified private property/ies below and the Principal Certifier shall be satisfied that a dilapidation report on the visible and structural condition of all structures on the following properties has been completed and submitted to Council: Addresses: 3 Middle Harbour Road, Linfield 9 Middle Harbour Road, Lindfield 25 Strickland Avenue, Lindfield 27 Strickland Avenue, Lindfield 3 Chelmsford Avenue, Lindfield Page 6 of 45 The dilapidation report must include a photographic record of adjoining properties detailing their…
12. Dilapidation survey and report (private property) Prior to the commencement of any works, the Applicant must obtain a dilapidation report on the identified private properties below and the Principal Certifier shall be satisfied that a dilapidation report on the visible and structural condition of all structures on the following properties has been completed and submitted to Council: Address: • 148 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga (Seventh Day Adventist Great Sydney Conference Building) • 134 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga The dilapidation report must include a photographic record of adjoining properties detailing their physical condition, both internally and externally, including such items as…
8. Dilapidation survey and report (private property) Prior to the commencement of any works, the Applicant must obtain a dilapidation report on the identified private property/ies below and the Principal Certifier shall be satisfied that a dilapidation report on the visible and structural condition of all structures on the following properties has been completed and submitted to Council: Address: • 5 Beaconsfield Parade • 5A Beaconsfield Parade The dilapidation report must include a photographic record of adjoining properties detailing their physical condition, both internally and externally, including such items as walls ceilings, roof and structural members. The report must be completed…
12. Dilapidation survey and report (private property) Prior to the commencement of any works, the Applicant must obtain a dilapidation report on the identified private property/ies below and the Principal Certifier shall be satisfied that a dilapidation report on the visible and structural condition of all structures on the following properties has been completed and submitted to Council: Address: • 5 Pockley Avenue • 15 Pockley Avenue The dilapidation report must include a photographic record of adjoining properties detailing their physical condition, both internally and externally, including such items as walls ceilings, roof and structural members. The report must be completed by a…
55. Housing and productivity contributions Before the issue of the Construction Certificate, the housing and productivity contribution (HPC) set out in the table below is required to be made. Housing and productivity contribution Amount Housing and productivity contribution (base $421,674.79 component) Transport project component $0 Strategic Biodiversity Component $0 Total Housing and productivity contribution $421,674.79 DA Draft Condition Set - 7 -11 Pockley Avenue ROSEVILLE.DOCX Created on 14/01/2026 2:34:00 PM The HPC must be paid using the NSW planning portal. At the time of payment, the amount of the HPC is to be adjusted in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment…
33. Housing and productivity contribution Before the issue of any Construction Certificate, the housing and productivity contribution (HPC) set out in the table below is required to be made. Housing and productivity contribution Amount Housing and productivity contribution (base component) $23,808.91 Transport project component $0 Strategic Biodiversity Component $0 Total Housing and productivity contribution $23,808.91 The HPC must be paid using the NSW planning portal. At the time of payment, the amount of the HPC is to be adjusted in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Housing and Productivity Contributions) Order 2024 (HPC Order). The HPC may be made wholly or…
78. Completion of vegetation management works Prior to the issue of an Occupation Certificate, the Principal Certifier shall be satisfied that the following works have been undertaken in accordance with the approved Vegetation Management prepared by Travers Bushfire and Ecology and conditions of this Development Consent. • all works detailed within the vegetation management plan including revegetation, weed removal Table 2 weed techniques Appendix A environmental protection measures and proposed planting (Table 1) shall be carried out in accordance with the plan • all planting to be undertaken within the site are to be species in accordance with the vegetation management plan (Table 1 ) NEW…
5. Biodiversity Offset Requirements To offset the residual biodiversity impacts of the development the class and number of ecosystem/species credits listed in table below must be retired. The requirement to retire credits may be satisfied by payment to the Biodiversity Conservation Fund of an amount equivalent to the class and number of ecosystem credits, as calculated by the Biodiversity Offsets Payment Calculator (the amount payable to discharge an offset obligation will be determined at the time of payment). Impacted plant Number of IBRA sub-region Plant community community/ ecosystem/ type(s)/Species Species type Species credits Credits that can be used to offset the impacts from…
22. Housing and productivity contribution Before the issue of any Construction Certificate, the housing and productivity contribution (HPC) set out in the table below is required to be made. Housing and productivity contribution Amount Housing and productivity contribution $765,605.14 (base component) Transport project component $0 Strategic Biodiversity Component $0 Total Housing and productivity $765,605.14 contribution The HPC must be paid using the NSW planning portal. At the time of payment, the amount of the HPC is to be adjusted in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Housing and Productivity Contributions) Order 2024 (HPC Order). The HPC may be made wholly or…
3. Amended architectural plans Prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate, the Certifier shall be satisfied that the approved plans listed in Condition 1 above, have been amended in accordance with the requirements of this condition as well as other conditions of this Development Consent: a) Accessible access to the Communal Open Space via southern boardwalk is to be consistent on all plans, as some of the plans indicate steps rather than ramps. b) Amend the Environmental Site Management Plan to indicate tree protection fencing and storage and facilities are not to be located within the Notional Root Zone (NRZ) of street trees where there is currently existing deep soil. Only utilise…
73. Approved tree works Prior to the commencement of any works, the following is to be undertaken to the specified trees: Tree/location Approved tree works Tree 1 Jacaranda mimosifolia Remove (Jacaranda)/to verge Tree 9 Melaleuca quinquenervia (Broad Remove Leafed paperbark)/ to frontage Tree 10 Melaleuca quinquenervia (Broad Remove Leafed paperbark)/ to frontage Tree 11 Magnolia grandiflora ‘Teddy Bear’ Remove (Magnolia)/ to northwestern boundary Tree 12 Melaleuca quinquenervia (Broad Remove Leafed paperbark)/ to northwestern boundary Tree 13 Melia azedarach (White Cedar)/to Remove southwestern boundary Tree 14 Corymbia citriodora (Lemon Remove scented gum)/to southern boundary Tree 15…
71. Tree planting on nature strip The following tree species, shall be planted, at no cost to Council, in the nature strip fronting the property along Fox Valley Road and Link Road. The tree/s used shall be a minimum 45 litre container size and of quality consistent with AS 2303:2018, Tree Stock for Landscape Use. Planting must be undertaken by one of Council’s pre-approved contractors. A list is of the pre-approved contractors is available from Council’s Tree Management Team in Council’s Operations Department. The final location of the tree(s) will be confirmed by Council’s Tree Management Officer in Council’s Operations Department. Any tree plantings that fail to survive within two years…
19. Tree replenishment A minimum of eleven canopy trees capable of attaining 18.0 metres shall be planted on the property. The existing tree/s, and ten additional tree/s to be planted, shall be shown on the landscape plan/site plan. The plan shall be submitted to the Certifier and approved by a landscape architect or qualified landscape designer prior to issue of any Construction Certificate. Seven of the canopy trees to be planted are to be locally occurring native trees, consistent with the Sydney Blue Gum High Forest (BGHF) / Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest (STIF) plant communities. An amended plan, complying with this condition and prepared by a landscape architect or qualified…
7. Fauna protection Prior to the commencement of any works, including tree removal, a qualified ecologist shall investigate trees for fauna occupation. In accordance with appropriate licensing requirements the ecologist shall supervise the relocation of any fauna found within the trees approved for removal. DA Draft Condition Set - 7 -11 Pockley Avenue ROSEVILLE.DOCX Created on 14/01/2026 2:34:00 PM The qualified ecologist must hold an Animal Ethics Permit from the NSW Department of Primary Industries and a wildlife/scientific licence under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 issued by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Evidence of engagement of the…
21. Project ecologist A project ecologist shall be commissioned prior to the issue of any Construction Certificate to ensure all bushland/environmental protection measures are carried out in accordance with the conditions of consent. The project ecologist shall have a minimum qualification of TAFE Certificate III in Bush Regeneration or Conservation and Land Management - Natural Area Restoration or tertiary degree in ecology. The project ecologist shall have at least 4 years’ experience in the management of native bushland in the Sydney region. Details of the ecologist, including their name, business name and contact details shall be provided to the Certifier with a copy also to be provided…
3. Updated Conditions Without Prejudice - 136-144 and 148 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga.DOCX Created on 6/08/2025 3:17:00 PM b) . The private open space areas of the southern and eastern lower ground floor units ALG.01, ALG.02 and AGL.04 and BLG.02, BLG.03 and BLG.04 are to be reduced in size back to the line of the basement below unless additional area is required to achieve the minimum private open space per unit of 15m2. c) The swimming pool is not approved and is to be deleted from all plans and documentation. This swimming pool area is to be replaced with landscaped area. Reason: To ensure suitable amenity and balance between built form and soft landscaping, consistent with the objectives…
8. Nest boxes Prior to the commencement of any works, including tree removal, three nest boxes (1 microbat, 1 small mammal & 1 medium mammal) shall be installed within retained trees along the category 3 watercourse. The nest boxes shall be constructed of durable wood material (marine ply) and installed at a minimum height of 6 metres from the ground and positioned under the direction of a qualified ecologist. The qualified ecologist must hold an Animal Ethics Permit from the NSW Department of Primary Industries and a wildlife/scientific licence under Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 issued by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Reason: To ensure…
29. Consolidation of lots Prior to issue of any Construction Certificate, the existing lots which form the development site shall be consolidated into a single lot. Evidence of lot consolidation, in the form of a plan registered with NSW Land Registry Services, must be submitted to the Certifier prior to the issue of any Construction Certificate. Reason: To ensure that the legal property description is consistent with the proposed site layout and that continuous structures will not be placed across separate lots. NEW DA Draft Condition Set - 4B & 8 Charlton Avenue TURRAMURRA.DOCX Created on 13/11/2025 4:37:00 PM
49. Consolidation of lots Prior to issue of any Construction Certificate, the Applicant must consolidate the existing lots (Lot 1 in DP 973520, Lot 1 in DP 972422 and Lot 1 in DP 972554) which will form the development site into a single lot. Evidence of lot consolidation, in the form of a plan registered with NSW Land Registry Services, must be submitted to the Certifier prior to the issue of any Construction Certificate. Reason: To ensure that the legal property description is consistent with the proposed site layout and that continuous structures will not be placed across separate lots.
50. Consolidation of lots Prior to issue of any Construction Certificate, the Applicant must consolidate the existing lots Lot 23 in DP 652725, Lot 22 in DP 8261, and Lot 1 in DP 960352 which will form the development site into a single lot. Evidence of lot consolidation, in the form of a plan registered with NSW Land Registry Services, must be submitted to the Certifier prior to the issue of any Construction Certificate. Reason: To ensure that the legal property description is consistent with the proposed site layout and that continuous structures will not be placed across separate lots.
49. Consolidation of lots Prior to issue of any Construction Certificate, the Applicant must consolidate the existing lots as Lot 4 and 5 in DP 4665 which will form the development site into a Page 19 of 45 single lot. Evidence of lot consolidation, in the form of a plan registered with NSW Land Registry Services, must be submitted to the Certifier prior to the issue of any Construction Certificate. Reason: To ensure that the legal property description is consistent with the proposed site layout and that continuous structures will not be placed across separate lots.
50. Consolidation of lots Prior to issue of any Construction Certificate, the Applicant must consolidate the existing lots 2 and 3 in Deposited Plan 318518 which will form the development site into a single lot. Evidence of lot consolidation, in the form of a plan registered with NSW Land Registry Services, must be submitted to the Certifier prior to the issue of any Construction Certificate. Reason: To ensure that the legal property description is consistent with the proposed site layout and that continuous structures will not be placed across separate lots.
124. Affordable housing The apartments shown on drawing A.0001, Revision B, Prepared by Architecture Urbaneia and 06/06/2025, must be used for the purposes of affordable housing and otherwise managed in accordance with Section 82 ‘In-fill affordable housing’ of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 for a minimum period of 15 years from the date of the issue of an Occupation Certificate. Reason: To ensure the development is consistent with the SEPP provisions.
110. Affordable housing The apartments shown on drawing DA00.002, Rev D, prepared by Cortese and dated 03.04.25, must be used for the purposes of affordable housing and otherwise managed in accordance with Section 82 ‘In-fill affordable housing’ of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 for a minimum period of 15 years from the date of the issue of an Occupation Certificate. Reason: To ensure the development is consistent with the SEPP provisions.
5. Amended architectural plans The approved plans listed in Condition 1 of Schedule B are to be amended in accordance with the requirements identified below: (a) The pedestrian entry from Drovers Way is to be removed, and a new pedestrian entry is to be provided from Beaconsfield Parade. (b) Storages have been allocated to all units consistent with Objective 4G of ADG Reason: To provide a well designed pedestrian entry and allocation of storage spaces.
32. Certification of external materials, colours and finishes - major development The Certifier shall not issue any Construction Certificate unless the external materials, colours and finishes specified in the Construction Certificate application are consistent with the approved plans and documents referred to in Condition No. 1 of the Development Consent. Reason: To ensure that the works are carried out in accordance with the Development Consent.
34. Certification of external materials, colours and finishes - major development The Certifier shall not issue any Construction Certificate unless the external materials, colours and finishes specified in the Construction Certificate application are consistent with the approved plans and documents referred to in Condition No. 1 of the Development Consent. Reason: To ensure that the works are carried out in accordance with the Development Consent.
102. Completion of landscape works Prior to the issue of an Occupation Certificate, the Principal Certifier is to be satisfied that all landscape works have been undertaken in accordance with the approved plan(s) and conditions of this development consent. Reason: To ensure that the landscape works are consistent with the Development Without Prejudice Condition Set - eDA0180/25 – 3 & 3A Beaconsfield Parade Lindfield Consent.
125. Affordable housing in perpetuity Apartments A301 and B405 shall be affordable housing in perpetuity, in accordance with Section 86A ‘Residential flat buildings and shop top housing in Transport Oriented Development Areas’ of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 from the date of the issue of an Occupation Certificate. Reason: To ensure the development is consistent with the SEPP provisions.
111. Affordable housing in perpetuity Apartments G01 and G06 shall be affordable housing in perpetuity, in accordance with Section 86A ‘Residential flat buildings and shop top housing in Transport Oriented Development Areas’ of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 from the date of the issue of an Occupation Certificate. Reason: To ensure the development is consistent with the SEPP provisions.
86. Compliance with the vegetation management plan The implementation procedures and specifications contained in the Vegetation Management Plan, prepared by Travers Bushfire and Ecology, dated 22nd of May 2025 and endorsed as part of this Development Consent to eDA0255/25 must be complied with at all times. Reason: To ensure the protection and enhancement of biodiversity/riparian lands within the site.
5. Inconsistency between documents In the event of any inconsistency between conditions of this consent and the drawings/documents referred to above, the conditions of this Development Consent prevail. Reason: To ensure that the development is in accordance with the Development Consent. Page 4 of 45 CONDITIONS TO BE SATISFIED PRIOR TO DEMOLITION, EXCAVATION OR CONSTRUCTION:
2. Inconsistency between documents In the event of any inconsistency between conditions of this consent and the drawings/documents referred to above, the conditions of this Development Consent prevail. Reason: To ensure that the development is in accordance with the Development Consent. CONDITIONS TO BE SATISFIED PRIOR TO DEMOLITION, EXCAVATION OR CONSTRUCTION:
89. Completion of landscape works Prior to the issue of an Occupation Certificate, the Principal Certifier is to be satisfied that all landscape works have been undertaken in accordance with the approved plan(s) and conditions of this development consent. Reason: To ensure that the landscape works are consistent with the Development Consent.
97. Completion of landscape works Prior to the issue of an Occupation Certificate, the Principal Certifier is to be satisfied that all landscape works have been undertaken in accordance with the approved plan(s) and conditions of this development consent. Reason: To ensure that the landscape works are consistent with the Development Consent.
98. Completion of landscape works Prior to the issue of an Occupation Certificate, the Principal Certifier is to be satisfied that all landscape works have been undertaken in accordance with the approved plan(s) and conditions of this development consent. Reason: To ensure that the landscape works are consistent with the Development Consent.
67. Completion of landscape works Prior to the issue of an Occupation Certificate, the Principal Certifier is to be satisfied that all landscape works have been undertaken in accordance with the approved plan(s) and conditions of this development consent. Reason: To ensure that the landscape works are consistent with the Development Consent.
19. Tree protection mulching Prior to the commencement of any works, the tree protection zone is to be mulched to a depth of 100mm with composted organic material. The mulch is to be replenished so as to be consistent with the above requirement throughout the duration of construction works. Reason: To protect existing trees. Page 9 of 45
16. Tree protection mulching Prior to the commencement of any works, the tree protection zone is to be mulched to a depth of 100mm with composted organic material. The mulch is to be replenished so as to be consistent with the above requirement throughout the duration of construction works. Reason: To protect existing trees.
21. Tree protection mulching Prior to the commencement of any works, the tree protection zone is to be mulched to a depth of 100mm with composted organic material. The mulch is to be replenished so as to be consistent with the above requirement throughout the duration of construction works. Reason: To protect existing trees.
18. Tree protection mulching Prior to the commencement of any works, the tree protection zone is to be mulched to a depth of 100mm with composted organic material. The mulch is to be replenished so as to be consistent with the above requirement throughout the duration of construction works. Reason: To protect existing trees.
53. Construction Certificate plans The Construction Certificate plans must be consistent with the approved plans and documents referred to in Condition No. 1 of this Development Consent, as modified by any conditions of consent. Reason: To ensure that the works are carried out in accordance with the Development Consent.
53. Construction Certificate plans The Construction Certificate plans must be consistent with the approved plans and documents referred to in Condition No. 1 of this Development Consent, as modified by any conditions of consent. Reason: To ensure that the works are carried out in accordance with the Development Consent.
52. Construction Certificate plans The Construction Certificate plans must be consistent with the approved plans and documents referred to in Condition No. 1 of this Development Consent, as modified by any conditions of consent. Reason: To ensure that the works are carried out in accordance with the Development Consent.
2. Inconsistency between documents In the event of any inconsistency between conditions of this consent and the drawings/documents referred to above, the conditions of this Development Consent prevail. Reason: To ensure that the development is in accordance with the Development Consent.
2. Inconsistency between documents In the event of any inconsistency between conditions of this consent and the drawings/documents referred to above, the conditions of this Development Consent prevail. Reason: To ensure that the development is in accordance with the Development Consent.
1. Access to the swimming pool/spa is restricted by a child resistant barrier in accordance with the regulations prescribed in the Swimming Pools Act 1992.
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