Ku-ring-gai Operational Noise Conditions
38 operational noise conditions imposed by Ku-ring-gai across 6 development applications in our dataset. Operational noise conditions limit noise from a development once it is in use — acoustic reports, plant and equipment noise limits, restricted hours of operation and mechanical ventilation noise.
1. Approved architectural plans and documentation (new development) The development must be carried out in accordance with the plans and documentation listed below and endorsed with Council’s stamp, except as amended by other conditions of this Development Consent: Plan no. Drawn by Dated Architectural Plans A.0001, Rev B Architecture Urbaneia 6 June 2025 A.0005, Rev A Architecture Urbaneia 12 March 2025 A.0006, Rev A Architecture Urbaneia 12 March 2025 A.0008, Rev A Architecture Urbaneia 12 March 2025 A.0009, Rev A Architecture Urbaneia 12 March 2025 A.1000, Rev A Architecture Urbaneia 12 March 2025 A.1001, Rev A Architecture Urbaneia 12 March 2025 A.1002, Rev A Architecture Urbaneia 12…
33. Acoustic design report 33. Acoustic design report To enable the Condition to be satisfied prior to the issue of An acoustic design report shall be prepared by an An acoustic design report shall be prepared by an the ‘relevant’ Construction Certificate and enable the appropriately qualified acoustic consultant and submitted to appropriately qualified acoustic consultant and submitted to flexibility to provide staged Construction Certificates. the Certifier with the application for any Construction the Certifier with the application for any the relevant Certificate. The acoustic design report shall identify all Construction Certificate. The acoustic design report shall mechanical…
1. Approved architectural plans and documentation (new development) The development must be carried out in accordance with the plans and documentation listed below and endorsed with Council’s stamp, except as amended by other conditions of this Development Consent: Plan no. Drawn by Dated Architectural Plans DA.00.08 Ref: A Place Studio 28/02/2025 DA.00.09 Ref: A Place Studio 28/02/2025 DA.01.00 Ref: A Place Studio 28/02/2025 DA.01.01 Ref: A Place Studio 28/02/2025 DA.01.10 Ref: A Place Studio 28/02/2025 DA.01.11 Ref: A Place Studio 28/02/2025 DA.01.12 Ref: A Place Studio 28/02/2025 DA.01.13 Ref: A Place Studio 28/02/2025 DA.01.14 Ref: A Place Studio 28/02/2025 DA.01.15 Ref: A Place Studio…
1. Approved architectural plans and documentation (new 1. Approved architectural plans and documentation (new To reflect the correct reference to plans and documents development)** development)** submitted to Council. Plan no. Dated Plan no. Dated Note: There are no changes proposed to plans not 1 of 2 Sheets – Subdivision of 5/5/2025 1 of 2 Sheets – Subdivision of 5/5/2025 referenced in the adjoining table. Lot 103 in DP 1293107 Lot 103 in DP 1293107 1 of 2 Sheets – Subdivision of 5/5/2025 1 2 of 2 Sheets – Subdivision 5/5/2025 Lot 103 in DP 1293107 of Lot 103 in DP 1293107 Earthworks Staging Plan 29/4/2025 Earthworks Staging Plan 29/4/2025 Sheet 1 Sheet 1 Earthworks Staging Plan 29/4/2025…
39. Acoustic design report An acoustic design report shall be prepared by an appropriately qualified acoustic consultant and submitted to the Certifier with the application for any Construction Certificate. The acoustic design report shall identify all mechanical ventilation equipment and other noise generating plant including, but not limited to air conditioners, car park exhaust, bathroom/toilet and garbage room exhaust, roller shutter doors, lifts and pumps associated with rain water reuse systems proposed as part of the approved development. The acoustic design report shall provide acoustic design detailing and recommendations to address any potential noise impacts to ensure that the…
39. Acoustic design report An acoustic design report shall be prepared by an appropriately qualified acoustic consultant and submitted to the Certifier with the application for any Construction Certificate. The acoustic design report shall identify all mechanical ventilation equipment and other noise generating plant including, but not limited to air conditioners, car park exhaust, bathroom/toilet and garbage room exhaust, roller shutter doors, lifts and pumps associated with rain water reuse systems proposed as part of the approved development. The acoustic design report shall provide acoustic design detailing and recommendations to address any potential noise impacts to ensure that the…
39. Acoustic design report An acoustic design report shall be prepared by an appropriately qualified acoustic consultant and submitted to the Certifier with the application for any Construction Certificate. The acoustic design report shall identify all mechanical ventilation equipment and other noise generating plant including, but not limited to air conditioners, car park exhaust, bathroom/toilet and garbage room exhaust, roller shutter doors, lifts and pumps associated with rain water reuse systems proposed as part of the approved development. The acoustic design report shall provide acoustic design detailing and recommendations to address any potential noise impacts to ensure that the…
22. Acoustic design report An acoustic design report shall be prepared by an appropriately qualified acoustic consultant and submitted to the Certifier with the application for any Construction Certificate. The acoustic design report shall identify all mechanical ventilation equipment and other noise generating plant including, but not limited to air conditioners, car park exhaust, bathroom/toilet and garbage room exhaust, roller shutter doors, lifts and pumps associated with rain water reuse systems proposed as part of the approved development. The acoustic design report shall provide acoustic design detailing and recommendations to address any potential noise impacts to ensure that the…
32. Location of air conditioning condensers (residential flat 32. Location of air conditioning condensers (residential flat To enable the Condition to be satisfied prior to the issue of buildings) buildings) the ‘relevant’ Construction Certificate and enable the Prior to the issue of any Construction Certificate, the Certifier Prior to the issue of any the relevant Construction flexibility to provide staged Construction Certificates. shall be satisfied that architectural plans show all air Certificate, the Certifier shall be satisfied that architectural conditioning condensers on the roof of both buildings in plans show all air conditioning condensers on the roof of accordance with Section…
86. Location of air conditioning condensers 86. Location of air conditioning condensers Amendments are proposed to correct the reference to the Prior to the issue of any Occupation Certificate, the Principal Prior to the issue of any Occupation Certificate, the Principal Acoustic Report. Certifier shall be satisfied that all air conditioning Certifier shall be satisfied that all air conditioning condensers are located on the roof and comply with the condensers are located on the roof and comply with the 15 Original Condition Proposed Condition Justification requirements and recommendations of Section 7.4 of DA requirements and recommendations of Section 7.4 of DA Acoustic Report titled…
92. Noise Control - Air Conditioning Prior to the issue of any Occupation Certificate, acoustic certification prepared by an appropriately qualified acoustic consultant, is to be submitted to the Principal Certifier confirming that any installed air conditioning system/s when in operation either as an Page 36 of 45 individual piece of equipment or in combination do not: (a) during peak time (7.00am to 10pm) - exceed more than 5dB(A) above the ambient background noise (LA90, 15 min) level when measured at the boundary of the nearest potentially affected residential occupancy; and (b) during off peak time (10pm to 7am) - operate at a noise level that will be audible in habitable rooms of any…
131. Noise control - mechanical exhaust ventilation Noise levels associated with mechanical exhaust ventilation installed on the premises must not be audible within any habitable room in any other neighbouring residential premises before 7.00am and after 10.00pm. Outside of these restricted hours noise levels associated with mechanical exhaust ventilation installed on the premises either as an individual piece of equipment or in combination must not emit a noise level greater than 5dB(A) above the background noise (LA90, 15 min) when measured at the nearest adjoining property boundary. The background (LA90, 15 min) level is to be determined without the source noise present. Reason: To…
122. Noise control - rainwater re-use system Noise levels associated with rainwater re-use system(s) installed on the premises must not be audible within any habitable room in any other neighbouring residential premises before 7.00am and after 10.00pm. Outside of these restricted hours noise levels associated with rainwater re-use system(s) installed on the premises either as an individual piece of equipment or in combination must not emit a noise level greater than 5dB(A) above the background noise (LA90, 15 min) when measured at the nearest adjoining property boundary. The background (LA90, 15 min) level is to be determined without the source noise present. Reason: To protect the amenity…
116. Noise Control - mechanical exhaust ventilation Noise levels associated with mechanical exhaust ventilation installed on the premises Page 44 of 45 must not be audible within any habitable room in any other neighbouring residential premises before 7.00am and after 10.00pm. Outside of these restricted hours noise levels associated with mechanical exhaust ventilation installed on the premises either as an individual piece of equipment or in combination must not emit a noise level greater than 5dB(A) above the background noise (LA90, 15 min) when measured at the nearest adjoining property boundary. The background (LA90, 15 min) level is to be determined without the source noise present.…
122. Noise control - rainwater re-use system Noise levels associated with rainwater re-use system(s) installed on the premises must not be audible within any habitable room in any other neighbouring residential premises before 7.00am and after 10.00pm. Outside of these restricted hours noise levels associated with rainwater re- use system(s) installed on the premises either as an individual piece of equipment or in combination must not emit a noise level greater than 5dB(A) above the background noise (LA90, 15 min) when measured at the nearest adjoining property boundary. The background (LA90, 15 min) level is to be determined without the source noise present. Reason: To protect the amenity…
124. Noise Control - mechanical exhaust ventilation Noise levels associated with mechanical exhaust ventilation installed on the premises must not be audible within any habitable room in any other neighbouring residential premises before 7.00am and after 10.00pm. Outside of these restricted hours noise levels associated with mechanical exhaust ventilation installed on the premises either as an individual piece of equipment or in combination must not emit a noise level greater than 5dB(A) above the background noise (LA90, 15 min) when measured at the nearest adjoining property boundary. The background (LA90, 15 min) level is to be determined without the source noise present. Reason: To…
124. Noise Control - mechanical exhaust ventilation Noise levels associated with mechanical exhaust ventilation installed on the premises must not be audible within any habitable room in any other neighbouring residential premises before 7.00am and after 10.00pm. Outside of these restricted hours noise levels associated with mechanical exhaust ventilation installed on the premises either as an individual piece of equipment or in combination must not emit a noise level greater than 5dB(A) above the background noise (LA90, 15 min) when measured at the nearest adjoining property boundary. The background (LA90, 15 min) level is to be determined without the source noise present. Reason: To…
129. Noise control - rainwater re-use system Noise levels associated with rainwater re-use system(s) installed on the premises must not be audible within any habitable room in any other neighbouring residential premises before 7.00am and after 10.00pm. Outside of these restricted hours noise levels associated with rainwater re-use system(s) installed on the premises either as an individual piece of equipment or in combination must not emit a noise level greater than 5dB(A) above the background noise (LA90, 15 min) when measured at the nearest adjoining property boundary. The background (LA90, 15 min) level is to be determined without the source noise present. Reason: To protect the amenity…
114. Noise control - rainwater re-use system Noise levels associated with rainwater re-use system(s) installed on the premises must not be audible within any habitable room in any other neighbouring residential premises before 7.00am and after 10.00pm. Outside of these restricted hours noise levels associated with rainwater re-use system(s) installed on the premises either as an individual piece of equipment or in combination must not emit a noise level greater than 5dB(A) above the background noise (LA90, 15 min) when measured at the nearest adjoining property boundary. The background (LA90, 15 min) level is to be determined without the source noise present. Reason: To protect the amenity…
88. Noise control - rainwater re-use system Noise levels associated with rainwater re-use system(s) installed on the premises must not be audible within any habitable room in any other neighbouring residential premises before 7.00am and after 10.00pm. Outside of these restricted hours noise levels associated with rainwater re-use system(s) installed on the premises either as an individual piece of equipment or in combination must not emit a noise level greater than 5dB(A) above the background noise (LA90, 15 min) when measured at the nearest adjoining property boundary. The background (LA90, 15 min) level is to be determined without the source noise present. Reason: To protect the amenity…
130. Noise control - air conditioning Noise levels associated with air conditioning units installed on the premises must not be audible within any habitable room in any other neighbouring residential occupancy between the hours of 10.00pm and 7.00am. Outside of these restricted hours noise levels associated with air conditioning units installed on the premises either as an individual piece of equipment or in combination must not emit a noise level greater than 5dB(A) above the background noise (LA90, 15 min) when measured at the nearest adjoining property boundary. The background (LA90, 15 min) level is to be determined without the source noise present. Reason: To protect the amenity of…
115. Noise control - air conditioning Noise levels associated with air conditioning units installed on the premises must not be audible within any habitable room in any neighbouring residential occupancy between the hours of 10.00pm and 7.00am. Outside of these restricted hours noise levels associated with air conditioning units installed on the premises either as an individual piece of equipment or in combination must not emit a noise level greater than 5dB(A) above the background noise (LA90, 15 min) when measured at the nearest adjoining property boundary. The background (LA90, 15 min) level is to be determined without the source noise present. Reason: To protect the amenity of…
123. Noise control - air conditioning Noise levels associated with air conditioning units installed on the premises must not be audible within any habitable room in any neighbouring residential occupancy between the hours of 10.00pm and 7.00am. Outside of these restricted hours noise levels associated with air conditioning units installed on the premises either as an individual piece of equipment or in combination must not emit a noise level greater than 5dB(A) above the background noise (LA90, 15 min) when measured at the nearest adjoining property boundary. The background (LA90, 15 min) level is to be determined without the source noise present. Reason: To protect the amenity of…
123. Noise control - air conditioning Noise levels associated with air conditioning units installed on the premises must not be audible within any habitable room in any neighbouring residential occupancy between the hours of 10.00pm and 7.00am. Outside of these restricted hours noise levels associated with air conditioning units installed on the premises either as an individual piece of equipment or in combination must not emit a noise level greater than 5dB(A) above the background noise (LA90, 15 min) when measured at the nearest adjoining property boundary. The background (LA90, 15 min) level is to be determined without the source noise present. Reason: To protect the amenity of…
128. Noise control - mechanical plant Noise levels associated with mechanical plant installed on the premises must not be audible within any habitable room in any other neighbouring residential premises before 7.00am and after 10.00pm. Outside of these restricted hours noise levels associated with mechanical plant installed on the premises either as an individual piece of equipment or in combination must not emit a noise level greater than 5dB(A) above the background noise (LA90, 15 min) when measured at the nearest adjoining property boundary. The background (LA90, 15 min) level is to be determined without the source noise present. Reason: To protect the amenity of neighbouring residential…
113. Noise control - mechanical plant Noise levels associated with mechanical plant installed on the premises must not be audible within any habitable room in any other neighbouring residential premises before 7.00am and after 10.00pm. Outside of these restricted hours noise levels associated with mechanical plant installed on the premises either as an individual piece of equipment or in combination must not emit a noise level greater than 5dB(A) above the background noise (LA90, 15 min) when measured at the nearest adjoining property boundary. The background (LA90, 15 min) level is to be determined without the source noise present. Reason: To protect the amenity of neighbouring residential…
121. Noise control - mechanical plant Noise levels associated with mechanical plant installed on the premises must not be audible within any habitable room in any other neighbouring residential premises before 7.00am and after 10.00pm. Outside of these restricted hours noise levels associated with mechanical plant installed on the premises either as an individual piece of equipment or in combination must not emit a noise level greater than 5dB(A) above the background noise (LA90, 15 min) when measured at the nearest adjoining property boundary. The background (LA90, 15 min) level is to be determined without the source noise present. Reason: To protect the amenity of neighbouring residential…
121. Noise control - mechanical plant Noise levels associated with mechanical plant installed on the premises must not be audible within any habitable room in any other neighbouring residential premises before 7.00am and after 10.00pm. Outside of these restricted hours noise levels associated with mechanical plant installed on the premises either as an individual piece of equipment or in combination must not emit a noise level greater than 5dB(A) above the background noise (LA90, 15 min) when measured at the nearest adjoining property boundary. The background (LA90, 15 min) level is to be determined without the source noise present. Reason: To protect the amenity of neighbouring residential…
105. Noise control - mechanical plant Noise levels associated with mechanical plant installed on the premises must not be audible within any habitable room in any other neighbouring residential premises before 7.00am and after 10.00pm. Outside of these restricted hours noise levels associated with mechanical plant installed on the premises either as an individual piece of equipment or in combination must not emit a noise level greater than 5dB(A) above the background noise (LA90, 15 min) when measured at the nearest adjoining property boundary. The background (LA90, 15 min) level is to be determined without the source noise present. Reason: To protect the amenity of neighbouring residential…
87. Noise control - mechanical plant Noise levels associated with mechanical plant installed on the premises must not be audible within any habitable room in any other neighbouring residential premises before 7.00am and after 10.00pm. Outside of these restricted hours noise levels associated with mechanical plant installed on the premises either as an individual piece of equipment or in combination must not emit a noise level greater than 5dB(A) above the background noise (LA90, 15 min) when measured at the nearest adjoining property boundary. The background (LA90, 15 min) level is to be determined without the source noise present. Reason: To protect the amenity of neighbouring residential…
40. Noise Control - Air Conditioning Prior to the issue of any Construction Certificate, written confirmation from an appropriately qualified acoustic consultant shall be submitted to the Certifier demonstrating that any proposed air conditioning systems have been positioned and designed so as to operate - (a) during peak time (7.00am to 10pm) - at a noise level that will not exceed 5dB(A) above the ambient background noise (LA90, 15 min) level when measured at any property boundary, and (b) during off peak time (10pm to 7am) - at a noise level that will not be audible in habitable rooms of any adjoining residences. Reason: To protect the amenity of neighbouring residents.
33. Location of air conditioning condensers (residential flat buildings) Prior to the issue of the relevant Construction Certificate, the Certifier shall be satisfied that architectural plans show all air conditioning condensers on the roof of both buildings in accordance with Section 7.4 of DA Acoustic Report titled 'Proposed Residential Development at 136-144 Fox Valley Road Wahroonga' dated 8/05/2025 (Version 2) prepared by Koikas Acoustics. Reason: To minimise impact on surrounding properties and to improve the appearance of the approved development.
91. Location of air conditioning condensers Prior to the issue of any Occupation Certificate, the Principal Certifier shall be satisfied that all air conditioning condensers are located on the roof and comply with the requirements and recommendations of Section 7.4 of DA Acoustic Report titled 'Proposed Residential Development 136-144 Fox Valley Road Wahroonga' dated 8/05/2025 (Version 3) prepared by Koikas Acoustics. Reason: To minimise noise impacts on surrounding properties and to improve the appearance of the approved development.
92. Acoustic Control All openings shall be operated in accordance with the requirement set out in Part 8.2.2 of the approved acoustic report listed in Condition 1. Notices advising of any requirement in the acoustic report to close a window/door during use of the room shall be provided near the relevant window/door. Reason: To protect the amenity of neighbouring properties
95. Vibration Vibration emitted from activities associated with the demolition, excavation, construction and fitout of buildings and associated infrastructure shall satisfy the values referenced in Table 2.2 of the Environment Protection Authority Assessing Vibration - a Technical Guideline. Reason: To protect residential amenity during construction.
87. Vibration Vibration emitted from activities associated with the demolition, excavation, construction and fitout of buildings and associated infrastructure shall satisfy the values referenced in Table 2.2 of the Environment Protection Authority Assessing Vibration - a Technical Guideline. Reason: To protect residential amenity during construction.
89. Vibration Vibration emitted from activities associated with the demolition, excavation, construction and fitout of buildings and associated infrastructure shall satisfy the values referenced in Table 2.2 of the Environment Protection Authority Assessing Vibration - a Technical Guideline. Reason: To protect residential amenity during construction.
34. Acoustic design report An acoustic design report shall be prepared by an appropriately qualified acoustic consultant and submitted to the Certifier with the application for the relevant Construction Certificate.
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