How is compliance with the Residential Zones Technical Specifications assessed during a Development Application?
During a Development Application, the ACT planning authority assesses whether the proposed development complies with the Assessment Outcomes and Specifications in the Planning (Residential Zones) Technical Specifications 2026, which form part of the Territory Plan. The assessment considers whether the proposal meets the applicable residential planning standards before a decision is made.
During a Development Application (DA), the ACT planning authority assesses the proposal against the Planning (Residential Zones) Technical Specifications 2026, which form part of the Territory Plan under the Planning Act 2023. The assessment determines whether the development complies with the applicable Assessment Outcomes and Specifications for the relevant residential zone. These include standards for matters such as site coverage, setbacks, building height, private open space, landscaping, vehicle access and parking, and residential amenity. The planning authority uses the plans and supporting documents submitted with the DA to determine whether the proposal meets these requirements before making a decision.
Reference: Planning Act 2023 (ACT), Chapter 7 - Development Assessment -Planning Act 2023
Planning (Residential Zones) Technical Specifications 2026 (NI2026-303)- Planning (Residential Zones) Technical Specifications 2026
Link on the answer: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/View/a/2023-18/current/html/2023-18.html
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