New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

SUTHERLAND SHIRE LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2006 - REG 55

55 Significant trees or natural landforms

(1) This clause applies to land on which a significant tree or significant landform is located.

(2) The consent authority must not consent to development on land to which this clause applies unless it is satisfied that--

(a) the development will be carried out in a manner that ensures the continued good health of the tree or the continued structural integrity and visual quality of the landforms, and

(b) in the case of development involving the erection of a building--

(i) the building will be set back from the drip-line of any significant tree, and

(ii) the building will not encroach on, or adversely affect, any significant landform, and

(c) development carried out in the immediate vicinity of significant trees will not result in the alteration of any significant landform or of any contour lines or drainage patterns.