Earthworks and retaining walls
8 Earthworks and retaining walls
Development for the purposes of earthworks and retaining walls.
The development must not be carried out on land—
in a foreshore area, or
in an environmentally sensitive area within the meaning of State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008, or
within 40m of a waterbody (natural), or
in a flood planning area within the meaning of the Flood Risk Management Manual.
The earthworks or retaining wall must not be higher than 2m above ground level (existing).
If the development involves excavation, the excavation must not be deeper than 1m below ground level (existing).
If the development involves the use of fill, the fill must be virgin excavated natural material within the meaning of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, Schedule 1.
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