Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L01386:clause:2_2:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L01386
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 2 (pt 10/24)
Character Range: 214651–217509

Units
       1. The purpose of this clause is to ensure than an independent unit does not detrimentally impact on the amenity of adjoining and nearby property and remains ancillary to the single dwelling on a site.

       2. An independent unit may be developed on a site provided:

        (a)      There will be no more than two dwellings on the site;

        (b)      The maximum floor area of the independent unit does not exceed 50m2;

        (c)       There is only one vehicle access point to the road, unless the relevant authority has approved a second access;

        (d)      Both dwellings will be connected to reticulated sewerage;

        (e)      Both dwellings will be connected to a reticulated water supply; and

        (f)        Both dwellings will be serviced by a single connection to a reticulated power supply.

      3.         The consent authority must not consent to an independent unit that is not in accordance with sub-clauses 2(a), 2(d), 2(e) and 2(f).

      4.         The consent authority may approve an application for an independent unit that is not in accordance with sub-clause 2(b) only if it is satisfied the proposed independent unit is appropriate to the site having regard to the potential impact of the independent unit on the amenity of adjoining and nearby properties.

7.8.5  Group Homes
       1. The purpose of this clause is to ensure group homes are appropriately located and the number of occupants is unlikely to cause detriment to the residential amenity of the locality.

       2. A group home may be established where:

        (a)      the dwelling is suitable for the use;

        (b)      no greater demand or load is imposed on the services provided by a public utility organisation than that which is ordinarily required in the locality; and

        (c)       there are no more than 12 persons resident in the group home.

      3.         The consent authority may approve an application for a group home that is not in accordance with sub-clause 2 only if it is satisfied the proposed group home is appropriate to the site having regard to the potential impact of the group home on the residential amenity of adjoining and nearby property.

7.8.6  Home Occupation
       1. The purpose of this clause is to ensure that home occupations are established and operated in a manner that does not detract from the residential amenity of the locality.

       2. A dwelling may be used for the purpose of a home occupation where:

        (a)      the occupation or profession is carried out only by persons residing in the dwelling;

        (b)      the total of the floor area of the dwelling plus the other areas of the site that are used for the home occupation (including areas used temporarily) does not exceed 30m2;

        (c)       no greater demand or load is imposed on the