Exempt development
2.71 Exempt development
Development for any of the following purposes is exempt development if it is carried out on land identified in Schedule 4A, Part 1 of the Sporting Venues Authorities Act 2008—
landscaping (including the installation, maintenance and upgrading of playground or recreational equipment, park furniture, gardens, paving and the like),
installation, maintenance and upgrading of bus shelters, pedestrian pathways, cycleways, cycle storage racks, visitor information booths, kiosks, street furniture, access ramps for people, shade shelters, awnings, fences, gates, flag poles, public art, catering outlets, bars and restaurants,
signage to promote events or identify buildings if the signage—
is attached to an existing building or an existing pole, and
does not project beyond the parapet or eaves of the building to which it is attached, and
does not cover any window, door or architectural feature, and
is securely fixed to the existing building or existing pole, and
does not cover any mechanical ventilation inlets or outlets located on any building on which it is carried out, and
does not obstruct or interfere with any traffic sign, and
complies with AS 4282:1997, Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting,
installation, maintenance and upgrading of security or emergency services equipment (including fire detection systems, pump houses, fire water tanks, security cameras, lighting, emergency security fencing and barriers to prevent unauthorised access or to ensure public safety) and the internal or external modification of buildings for building security and fire safety reasons,
installation, maintenance and upgrading of mobile communication facilities, road and traffic management works, solar panels and associated structures and lighting,
minor alterations and additions to existing facilities (including grandstand seating, lights, light towers, lifts, air conditioning systems, toilets, plant and equipment).
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