Wollongong Bushfire Protection Conditions
11 bushfire protection conditions imposed by Wollongong across 5 development applications in our dataset. Bushfire protection conditions apply to bushfire-prone land — asset protection zones (APZ), Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) construction standards, dedicated water supply for firefighting and emergency access.
• the location of all proposed and existing overhead and underground service lines. The location of such service lines shall be clear of the dripline of existing and proposed trees; • any proposed hard surface under the canopy of an existing trees shall be permeable and must be laid such that the finished surface levels match the existing level. Permeable paving is to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations; Any proposed hard surface under the canopy of an existing trees shall be permeable unless agreement is reached between Council’s landscape officer, the project design consultant team and the project arborist for an alternate option once the root arrangement…
72. Temporary Sediment Fences Temporary sediment fences (e.g. haybales or geotextile fabric) must be installed on the site, prior to the commencement of any excavation, demolition or construction works in accordance with Council's guidelines. Upon completion of the development, sediment fencing is to remain until the site is grassed or alternatively, a two (2) metre strip of turf is provided along the perimeter of the site, particularly lower boundary areas. Reason: To protect neighbourhood amenity.
65. Temporary Sediment Fences Temporary sediment fences (eg haybales or geotextile fabric) must be installed on the site, prior to the commencement of any excavation, demolition or construction works in accordance with Council's guidelines. Upon completion of the development, sediment fencing is to remain until the site is grassed or alternatively, a two (2) metre strip of turf is provided along the perimeter of the site, particularly lower boundary areas. Reason: To protect neighbourhood amenity.
47. Provision of a Fire Hydrant The provision of a fire hydrant in accordance with AS 2419.1:2005: Fire Hydrant Installations and any requirements of the NSW Rural Fire Service and/or NSW Fire Brigades. The final details of the location of the fire hydrant shall be reflected on the Construction Certificate plans prior to the issue of the Construction Certificate. Reason: To satisfy the requirements of the legislation and Australian Standards. Before the Commencement of Building Work
37. Provision of a Fire Hydrant The provision of a fire hydrant in accordance with AS 2419.1:2005: Fire Hydrant Installations and any requirements of the NSW Rural Fire Service and/or NSW Fire Brigades. The final details of the location of the fire hydrant shall be reflected on the Subdivision Works Certificate plans prior to the issue of the Subdivision Works Certificate. Reason: To satisfy the requirements of the legislation and Australian Standards.
48. Compliance with Findings and Recommendations of the Bush Fire Impact Assessment Report The findings and recommendations contained in the Bush Fire Hazard Assessment Report dated 27.10.2023 prepared by Peterson Bushfire shall be implemented and maintained, except where amended by other conditions of this consent. Reason: To satisfy the requirements of the legislation. BEFORE BUILDING WORK COMMENCES Conditions
31. Landscaping in Bush Fire Prone Areas Landscaping to the site is to comply with the principles in Appendix 4 of Planning for Bush Fire Protection 2019 (BPB 2019), AAS 3959: 2018 and Standards for Asset Protection Zones (NSW Rural Fire Service). Reason: To satisfy the requirements of the legislation and Australian Standards.
140. Bush Fire – Asset Protection Zones At the issue of a subdivision certificate and in perpetuity, the entire site must be managed as an inner protection area in accordance with the requirements of Appendix 4 of Planning for Bushfire Protection 2019. Reason: To satisfy the requirements of the legislation.
219. Clothes Drying on Balconies/Terrace Areas Prohibited The use of the balconies/terrace areas for the external drying of clothes is strictly prohibited. Reason: To ensure protection of the neighbourhood amenity.
213. Clothes Drying on Balconies/Terrace Areas Prohibited The use of the balconies/terrace areas for the external drying of clothes is strictly prohibited. Reason: To ensure protection of the neighbourhood amenity.
91. Landscaping Landscaping to the site is to comply with the principles of Appendix 4 of ‘Planning for Bush Fire Protection 2019’. Reason: To satisfy the requirements of the legislation.
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