Do the specifications control site coverage, plot ratio or easements?
The Technical Specifications do control site coverage, but they do not control plot ratio or easements. Instead, they require you to make sure your development can be connected to essential services and does not interfere with existing utility infrastructure. You may need approval from utility providers to confirm your proposal meets their servicing and access requirements.
The Technical Specifications set rules for how much of a block can be built on (site coverage), but they do not set rules for plot ratio or create easements. Instead, they require developments to consider existing services such as water, electricity, sewerage, gas, and stormwater. Before approval, the proposal may need confirmation from utility providers that the development will not damage services, block access, or interfere with required safety areas around utility assets.
Reference: Planning (Residential Zones) Technical Specifications 2026 (NI2026-303), Assessment Outcome 29.1- Planning (Residential Zones) Technical Specifications 2026
Link on the answer: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/View/ni/2026-303/current/PDF/2026-303.PDF
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