Pittwater Council

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Controls & Policies

Controls and policies that cover all aspects of development within Pittwater, however not all properties are subject to each and every policy. To assist you in establishing what controls apply to your proposal please use MasterPlan Enquirer.

Development Control Plans
Establishes what controls apply to development and land use.

Bushfire Risk Management
Establishes what issues you have to address if your land is identified as bushfire prone.

Coastline Risk Management
Establishes what issues you have to address for development on sites identified as being at risk from coastal forces.

Flood & Estuarine Risk Management
Establishes what issues you have to address with regard to stormwater management and issues you have to address if your property is identified as flood prone.

Landslide Geotechnical Risk Management
Establishes what issues you have to address for development on sites identified as having a geotechnical risk and for certain forms of development in other areas.

Section 94 Contribution Plans
Establishes what monetary contributions may be required for certain forms of development.

Pittwater Local Environmental Plan 1993
Establishes what you can do on your land e.g. single dwelling only; unit development; dual occupancy; industrial development; commercial development etc.

State Environmental Planning Policies
SEPP's apply to land in Pittwater, link to the Department of Planning.

Landfill and Earthworks
A guide to Councils requirements in regard to landfill and earthworks.

Landscaping
A guide to Council's requirements in regard to landscaping and the natural environment.

Council's Policy Register
A list of Council's Individual Policies.