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In NSW, which development on land next to a classified road can be carried out without development consent?

Correct Answer

D) Development that meets all the applicable exempt development criteria

Development can be carried out without consent only if it is listed as exempt development (mainly in the Codes SEPP) and meets every applicable criterion, including any extra limits for land next to a classified road.

Answer Options
A
Any development whose construction cost is less than $50,000
B
A new single dwelling on any residential lot over 2,000 square metres
C
Only emergency repairs and maintenance work
D
Development that meets all the applicable exempt development criteria

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Work can be carried out without consent only if it is listed as exempt development in a planning policy and meets every criterion set for it, such as size, location and setback standards. Anything else needs approval.

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SEPPexempt developmentclassified roadsdevelopment criteriaTransport Infrastructure
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