Setbacks of secondary dwellings and ancillary structures from protected trees
20 Setbacks of secondary dwellings and ancillary structures from protected trees
Development for the purposes of a secondary dwelling, all ancillary structures and associated excavation on a lot, must have a setback from a protected tree on the lot of at least 3m.
The following ancillary structures are permitted within the setback if the development does not require a cut or fill of more than 0.15m below or above ground level (existing)—
an access ramp,
a driveway, pathway or paving,
an awning, blind or canopy,
a fence, screen or child-resistant barrier associated with a swimming pool or spa pool.
In this section—
protected tree means a tree that requires a separate permit or development consent for pruning or removal, but does not include a tree that may be removed without development consent under Chapter 3.
Note—
A separate permit or development consent may be required if the branches or roots of a protected tree on the lot or on adjoining land are required to be pruned or removed.
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