The Community and Stakeholder Engagement Policy was adopted by Council on 14 September 2021. It currently has the same consultation requirements for Heritage and Character areas regarding minor variations to deemed-to-comply criteria.
To differentiate between Character and Heritage Areas, the consultation requirements for these areas are to be separated within the Community and Stakeholder Engagement Policy.
Project details
Developments which do not meet any deemed-to-comply requirements are currently required to be advertised to their entire Character Area. This is considered unnecessary in situations where a proposal only affects a small number of landowners or residents.
An amendment to the Community and Stakeholder Engagement Policy modifies the advertising requirements of proposals in a Character Area whereby the following variations to the deemed-to-comply will only be advertised to adjoining properties.
- lot boundary setback
- open space
- outdoor living areas
- visual privacy
- solar access for adjoining sites
- outbuildings
- external fixtures, utilities and facilities
Developments in Heritage Areas are not proposed to change. In those circumstances, any development proposing not to meet the deemed-to-comply requirements will be advertised to the entire Heritage Area.
