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North Sydney Development Control Plan 2002
The North Sydney DCP 2002 (DCP) is Council's guidelines which contain detailed provisions on all aspects of development. Unlike the North Sydney Local Environmental Plans (LEP), these provisions are not legally binding, however they are given weight in the assessment of development applications.
North Sydney Council undertook a major review of its development control plans. All these plans are now contained in a single document known as North Sydney Development Control Plan 2002 (North Sydney DCP 2002). Council at its meeting on 18 February 2002 adopted North Sydney DCP 2002 which supersedes all other development control plans previously adopted by Council.
North Sydney DCP 2002, effective from Thursday 21 February 2002, applies to all land in the North Sydney Local Government Area where NS LEP 2001 applies and contains policy relevant to development on land where NS LEP 1989 applies.
North Sydney DCP 2002 identifies all North Sydney's planning controls in two ways. Firstly, it focuses on general issues such as residential development and cultural resources. Secondly, it is based on localised planning issues derived from the Area Character Study.
Hard copies of the North Sydney DCP 2002 are available to view at:
Further copies can be purchased at Council's Customer Service Centre for $100, or download below.
Enquiries: Strategic Planning on 9936 8100.
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North Sydney DCP 2002
North Sydney DCP - COMPLETE (2.46MB)
The DCP contains these sections:
- Section 1. Pre-amble
- Section 2. Introduction
- Section 3. Submitting an Application
- Section 4. Notification of Applications
- Section 5. Site Analysis
- Section 6. Mixed Use Development
- Section 7. Residential Development
- Section 8. Cultural Resources Heritage
- Section 9. Car Parking
- Section 10. Boarding Houses
- Section 11. Bushland
- Section 12. Childcare Centres
- Section 13. Contaminated Land
- Section 14. Erosion Sediment Control
- Section 15. Stormwater Drainage
- Section 16. Outdoor Advertising
- Section 17. Restricted Premises
- Section 18. Telecommunications
- Section 19. Waste Management
- Section 20. Commercial Development
- Section 21. Outdoor Dining
- Section 22. Street Trees
- Section 23. Traffic Guidelines for Development
- Section 24. Public Infrastructure
- NSDCP 2002 - Matrix Tables
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North Sydney DCP 2002 - Area Character Statements
North Sydney DCP - Area Character Statements COMPLETE (3.89MB)
The DCP Character Statements are for these areas:
- Contents and introduction
- Area 1. North Sydney Centre
- Area 2. St Leonards & Crows Nest
- Area 3. Cammeray
- Area 4. Kirribilli
- Area 5. Lavender Bay
- Area 6. Neutral Bay
- Area 7. North Cremorne
- Area 8. South Cremorne
- Area 9. Waverton & Wollstonecraft
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Performance Guide
Performance Guide (342KB)
This is a separate infrastructure guideline providing more information about Council's performance expectations and other relevant information. The Performance Guide also provides a matrix of key relationships and typical drawing(s) where applicable. The Performance Guide is not intended to be a design and construction guide but directs the reader to other references to fulfil this objective. Download this document, or it is available from Council's Customer Service Centre.
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Infrastructure Specification Manual for Roadworks, Drainage and Miscellaneous Works
Infrastructure Specification Guide (8.47MB)
Contains detailed infrastructure specifications for the works described within this section of the DCP. Download this document, or it is available from Council's Customer Service Centre.
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North Sydney DCP 2002 - Amendments
14-16 Military Road, Neutral Bay
At its meeting on 29 November 2010, North Sydney Council adopted amendments to Section 7.6 - Waters Neighbourhood contained within Part B Character Area Statements of North Sydney Development Control Plan (NSDCP) 2002.
The draft Amendments to NSDCP 2002 incorporate specific controls for 14-16 Military Road, Neutral Bay.
The updated DCP Section is now included in NSDCP 2002 and comes into effect on 9 December 2010.
Car Parking
At its meeting on 20 October 2008, North Sydney Council adopted amendments to Section 9 - Car Parking of North Sydney Development Control Plan (NSDCP) 2002.
The draft Amendments to NSDCP 2002 incorporate changes to the on-site car parking rates for the commercial and retail component of Mixed Use development. The draft amendments also responds to a Council resolution to reformat the Section to make it easier to use and understand.
The updated DCP Section is now included in NSDCP 2002 and comes into effect on 30 October 2008.
Outdoor Dining & Display of Goods on Footpaths
At its meeting on 12 May 2008, North Sydney Council adopted North Sydney Outdoor Dining & Goods Display Policy in conjunction with amendments to Section 21 of the North Sydney Development Control Plan 2002 (NSDCP 2002.
The Outdoor Dining & Goods Display Policy replaces Council's existing "Use of the Footpath for Outdoor Dining or Displaying of Goods Policy". The new Policy has been updated and incorporates new provisions to respond to amenity issues and to improve clarity as to which process is required to obtain a permit to allow a person to undertake outdoor dining and displaying of goods on footpaths.
The amendments to NSDCP 2002 reflect the changes to the Outdoor Dining & Goods Display Policy to ensure that the objectives and provisions of the two documents are consistent. The amendments also involve some minor reformatting of the Section to make it easier to use and understand.
View the BE04-PD Use of the Footpath for Outdoor Dining or Displaying of Goods policy
The updated DCP Section is now included in the NSDCP 2002 and comes into effect on 29 May 2008.
Public Art Adoption
At its meeting on 30 July 2007 Council adopted draft amendments to the North Sydney Development Control Plan 2002 (DCP 2002) and a draft Arts Plan Guide.
The amendments to the NSDCP 2002, and Arts Plan Guide provides more clarity in the operation of the DCP itself in relation to the provision of public art in mixed use and commercial development.
Public Art DCP 6.6 amendment (293KB)
Public Art DCP 20.6 amendment (222KB)
Arts Plan (33KB)
The updated sections are now be included in the NSDCP 2002 and come into effect on 16 August 2007.
Character Statement
At its meeting on 11 September 2006 Council adopted amendments to the North Sydney Development Control Plan 2002 (NSDCP 2002). The proposed amendments relate to the current review of the North Sydney Centre planning controls, specifically addressing the North Sydney Centre Character Statement and reflect recent changes in legislation covering DCPs.
The proposed amendments incorporate significant height controls and additional setbacks for properties in the North Sydney Centre.
The updated sections are now included above in the NSDCP 2002 and came into effect on 21 September 2006. To see the changes, please refer to this tracking document:
Area 1. North Sydney Centre (tracked changes DOC) (860KB)
Childcare Centres, Rooftop Signage, Splay Corners
These general amendments incorporate a number of issues that relate to childcare centres, rooftop signage, and splay corners. The updated sections will now be included in the NSDCP 2002 and come into effect on 1 June 2006.
Staff in Council's Community and Library Services Department have identified several changes to State Government guidelines and Australian Standards which necessitate the amended/update of NSDCP2002. The amendments are contained in the document attached below. Only those pages of NSDCP 2002 where changes are proposed are included. The proposed inclusions are underlined and the proposed deletions are indicated by a strikethrough.
Childcare DCP amendments (53KB)
The current North Sydney Development Control Plan 2002 recognises that roof or sky advertisements are a unique feature of North Sydney's skyline, but does not encourage further proliferation of them in mixed use areas.
The main issue associated with roof signs is the light spill generated from them. The use of flood lighting and neon in the past has created amenity issues around these sites.
The amendments prohibit new signs in all mixed use areas and ensures that when existing signs are replaced, steps are taken to minimise problems associated with illumination.
The amendments are contained in the document attached below. Only those pages of NSDCP 2002 where changes are proposed are included. The proposed inclusions are underlined and the proposed deletions are indicated by a strikethrough.
Signage in Mixed use DCP amendments (13KB)
Splay corners on buildings at ground level are common in North Sydney's commercial and mixed use areas despite the limited reference to them within NSDCP 2002. An opportunity exists for council to provide more guidance in the creation of splay corners. The adopted amendments of DCP 2002 for Splay Corners aim to strengthen controls to provide more consistency and guidance to the size of splay corners.
The amendments are contained in the document attached below. Only those pages of NSDCP 2002 where changes are proposed are included. The proposed inclusions are underlined and the proposed deletions are indicated by a strikethrough.
Splay corners DCP amendments (13KB)
Earlier Amendments - by date
NOTE: At its meeting on 10 April 2006 Council adopted amendments to the North Sydney Development Control Plan 2002 (NSDCP 2002). The updated sections will now be included in the NSDCP 2002 and come into effect on 4 May 2006.
Amendments made to North Sydney DCP 2002 on 4 May 2006 (15KB)
NOTE: At its meeting on 19 September 2005 Council adopted amendments to the North Sydney Development Control Plan 2002. The updated sections will now be included in the North Sydney DCP 2002 and come into effect on 6 October 2005.
Amendments made to North Sydney DCP 2002 on 6 October 2005 (17KB)
NOTE: At its meeting on 27 June 2005 Council adopted proposed amendments to the North Sydney Development Control Plan 2002 relating to dormers. The updated sections will now be included in the North Sydney DCP 2002 and come into effect on 7 July 2005.
Amendments made to North Sydney DCP 2002 on 27 June 2005 (40KB)
NOTE: At its meeting on 7 March 2005 Council adopted general amendments to the North Sydney Development Control Plan 2002 and North Cremorne Character Statement. The updated sections are now included in the North Sydney DCP 2002 and come into effect on 24 March 2005.
Amendments made to North Sydney DCP 2002 on 7 March 2005 (22KB)
NOTE: At its meeting on 13 September 2004 Council adopted amendments to the Foreshore Building Line. The updated section (7.2c) is now included.
NOTE: At its meeting on 19 May 2003 Council adopted general amendments to the following sections - Mixed Use, Residential, Car Parking, St Leonards/Crows Nest Character Statement and Lavender Bay Character Statement. The updated sections will now be included in the North Sydney DCP 2002. The controls came into effect on the 29 May 2003.
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North Sydney DCP Version 1 (1991)
NS DCP Version 1 came into force on 10 January 1991 and provides requirements and guidelines on all aspects of development including car parking, energy efficiency, landscaping and building design. NS DCP Version 1 supplements NS LEP 1989 and is only relevant in areas where NS LEP 1989 applies.
In addition, NS DCP 2002 contains policy relevant to development on land where NS LEP 1989 applies.
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