Blue Mountains Heritage Conservation Conditions

11. Design amendments Prior to issue of any construction certificate, amended plans (architectural and landscape as relevant) showing the following design amendments and details must be submitted to and approved by Council’s Manager Development and Building Services: a) The following amendments to the rooftop carpark level: i. The Level 1 east–west pedestrian pathway along the northern edge of the carpark, as well as the planter bed strips between the link and carpark, must be widened by a combined minimum of 2.4m. The planter bed strips must be at least 2m wide. Pedestrian access from the parking area to the east–west link must be provided at both the eastern and western ends of the…

40. Details of all fencing is to be provided to Council’s Manager Development & Fencing details Building Services for approval. Fencing along the Leura Mall, Megalong Street and Wascoe Street boundaries, if needed, is to be visually permeable and of a form, design and materiality which complements the site’s heritage and landscape values. Fencing along the southern boundary adjoining residential properties is to be 1.8m high. To preserve the unique environment of the Blue Mountains a soil and water Sediment & erosion plan 41. management plan in accordance with principles outlined in the Managing Urban Stormwater Soils and Construction (Volume 1), dated March 2004 by Landcom NSW is to be…

28. Construction management plan Prior to the issue of a construction certificate for the relevant stage of works, the applicant must submit a Construction Management Plan (CMP) to the certifier and Council’s Manager Development and Building Services: The CMP must detail how construction activities will be managed to minimise environmental, social, and traffic impacts on the surrounding locality. The plan must address the following at minimum: a) Site security and public safety surround the construction site. b) Noise and vibration management. c) Traffic management, including site access and parking arrangements. d) Measures to management dust and other air quality impacts. e) Sediment and…

10. Staging of works The development must be carried out in two distinct stages, as follows: • Stage 1—Heritage works: The approved restoration and refurbishment works to the front of the Oriental Hotel are to be carried out as the first stage of works. This includes reinstatement of the 1930s signage, alterations to the first-floor verandah, refurbishment of the 1960s addition (paint and new doors), and paving and landscaping works in the front outdoor seating area. (The portions of the outdoor seating area and landscaping that directly interface with the new driveway and hotel loading dock may be delayed to Stage 2.) • Stage 2—Supermarket works: The construction and fit-out of the…

23. Colours and materials details Prior to issue of any construction certificate, an updated and detailed schedule of colours and materials, and associated drawings, must be submitted to and approved by Council’s Manager Development and Building Services. The updated schedule must include: a) Product and paint names. b) Colour and material of items 01, 04 and 07 (as identified on the approved elevation drawings). c) Colour and material of the trellis over the pedestrian ramp along the driveway and the trellis over the Raymond Road steps. d) Material of the new paving around the Oriental Hotel (type and colour). The material should be consistent around the hotel. e) Design, material and…

71. Heritage monitoring A suitably qualified built heritage specialist is to be on site during all critical processes that affect heritage fabric and require specialist knowledge and methodology. Should any discoveries be made apparent during the absence of the built heritage specialist, they are to be notified immediately and work in that area is to cease. The built heritage specialist is to undertake regular inspections to suit the works. Timing and frequency are to be agreed with the contractor. The built heritage specialist is to monitor the works and ensure that compliance conditions pertaining to heritage fabric are met. All new work associated with heritage fabric to be discreetly…

40. Schedule of conservation works A suitably qualified built heritage specialist is to develop a schedule of conservation works that identifies the works required to guide repairs, restoration or reconstruction. The schedule of conservation works shall be prepared in accordance with the Heritage Maintenance Guides: technical guides for conserving, repairing and using heritage items prepared by Heritage NSW and NSW Department of Planning and Environment. The schedule is to be approved by Council’s Manager Development and Building Services prior to issue of the relevant construction certificate. Reason: To ensure appropriate protection and management of heritage fabric.

39. Heritage temporary protection plan The applicant must develop a heritage temporary protection plan that identifies the potential risks to heritage fabric and outlines methodologies and measures to reduce the potential for damage to heritage fabric during the works, including potential impacts to the footings and structure of the Oriental Hotel. The plan must be approved by Council’s Manager Development and Building Services prior to issue of the relevant construction certificate. Reason: To ensure the protection of heritage fabric.

53. Photographic archival recording A suitably qualified built heritage specialist is to develop an archival record (before, during and after) of areas of heritage significance affected by the works in accordance with the Heritage Division of the NSW Office of Environment & Heritage guidelines Photographic recording of Heritage Items Using Film or Digital Capture (2006). The record is to be provided to Council upon completion. Reason: To ensure the proper recording of built heritage.

52. Heritage—salvage Prior to commencement of works, a suitably qualified built heritage specialist is to identify significant internal elements for salvage (and storage as necessary). Removal of these elements is to be carried out in accordance with specific salvage methodologies provided by the built heritage specialist. Reason: To ensure the protection of significant heritage elements for salvage.

70. Implementation of heritage temporary protection plan The heritage temporary protection plan required by Condition 39 must be implemented during construction. Reason: To ensure protection of heritage fabric.