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Exempt Development

Exempt Development is a category of low impact or minor development. Sydney Regional Environmental Plan No. 24 - Homebush Bay Area (SREP 24) describes the range of Exempt Development available at Sydney Olympic Park.

Download SREP 24 Schedule 9 (PDF 56K) for a list of exempt development and the criteria with which it must comply. 

Exempt Development does not require a development application or a construction certificate but does require approval by Sydney Olympic Park Authority under SREP 24. 

For these types of development to be carried out without consent, all of the nominated criteria and requirements must be met, including compliance with the Building Code of Australia.

Pre-Lodgement Meeting

Prior to lodgement, the Applicant is strongly recommended to discuss the proposal with representatives of the Sustainability Unit of the Sydney Olympic Park Authority before lodging a Exempt Development or if modifications are required to an existing approved development.

During this initial meeting, it will be determined:

• Which planning requirements are relevant
• What assessment process will be adopted
• Identify the key issues that would need to be addressed
  
• What information requirements are necessary

What information do I need to lodge an Application for Exempt Development?

To lodge an Exempt Development Application you will always require:

• A completed exempt development application form (PDF- 69K)
• Architectural plans drawn to scale
• A Statement of Environmental Impact report

The following may also be required in addition: 

• Heritage Impact Statement (HIS)
• Plan of Management compliance
• Shadow diagrams
• Engineering drawings
• Materials and finishes board
• Specialist reports (eg traffic, noise, and wind reports)
• Other information requested by the Authority

You are encouraged to check your requirements with an Authority Planner before lodging your application.

Notification

There is usually no requirement to notify an Exempt Development application due to the minor nature of the development. However, the Authority may put a proposed development on notification at its discretion and in accordance with a public notification policy.

Determination

The Executive Manager, Planning of the Sydney Olympic Park Authority will determine an Exempt Development Application after considering:

• The Assessment Report prepared for the Development Application by the Authority’s planning officer or an independent planning expert
• Internal advice from Sydney Olympic Park Authority staff
• Any supporting documentation submitted by the proponent
• All relevant matters under NSW and/or Commonwealth legislation
• Any draft post determination advice or reasons for refusal
  
• Any other information the Sydney Olympic Park Authority may request.

Notification of Determination

Following the determination, the Sustainability Unit will:

• Notify the applicant of the decision; and
• Provide copies of the determination to the applicant

Fees

Exempt Development applications currently do not attract a fee.

More Information

For more information, contact 9714 7139 or 9714 7383 or email planninginfo@sopa.nsw.gov.au.