Ancillary Structures

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Ancillary Structures

Setback Requirements for Ancillary Structures

Ancillary structures are minor structures erected to support the main use of the site. The building setback distance and height control for ancillary structures are shown in the table below.

Ancillary structures located within the green buffer may be assessed in accordance with NPARKS' guidelines – see here.

Ancillary structures located within the physical buffer and building setback that exceed the requirements in the table below, but are below 6m in height, shall be evaluated depending on the merits of the design and function.

Setback and Height Control for Ancillary Structures

Type of Ancillary Structures	Required Setback from the Road	Required Setback from the Other Boundaries	Height Control
Electrical Substation	5m from Category 1 road 3m from Category 2 – 5 roads	2m	6m
Sunken Swimming Pool			Not applicable
Raised Swimming Pool	Follow road buffer standards
Water Tank & Pump
Meter Compartment	Subject to evaluation		1.8m if located within the green buffer
Bin Point
Guardhouse			2.6m if located within the green buffer
Generator Set	Subject to evaluation Adequate setback may have to be provided to minimise glare and noise disturbance to adjoining developments
Tennis Court

Last updated on 5 July 2019

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Ancillary Structures