Can existing driveway access be retained?
Yes, potentially. An existing driveway can be retained, and ACT Planning specifically recognises that an existing driveway may be retained for use by both dwellings in an RZ1 unit-titled dual occupancy. Any required modification or upgrade may need additional approval.
Yes, potentially. An existing driveway can be retained as part of a dual-occupancy development where it is suitable for the proposed development and meets the applicable access requirements.
ACT Planning specifically confirms that, for an RZ1 dual occupancy, an existing driveway may be retained as common property for use by both dwellings where the development is unit titled.
If the existing driveway needs to be modified or upgraded, additional driveway approval requirements may apply. ACT Planning distinguishes between constructing a new driveway, adding a second driveway and modifying an existing driveway.
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