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A studio is a detached part of a dwelling that is generally used by members of the household for either a home office, games room or art studio.
Studio does not include a detached part of a dwelling (rumpus room, lounge room, or bedroom) or a secondary dwelling (granny flat).
Most studios will be classed as non-habitable structures and can’t be used as a liveable space.
Yes, a studio will require development consent prior to construction. Consent can be obtained either be a Complying Development Certificate or a Development Application.
To complete a Complying Development Certificate the development must comply with Part 3, Housing Code, State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008.
Alternatively, Development Application may be lodged and will generally need to meet the following criteria from current Newcastle Development Control Plan (DCP):
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Performance criteria |
Acceptable solutions |
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Detached Studios |
1. The detached studio complements and harmonises with the principal dwelling on the site and the positive elements of the streetscape.
2. The detached studio is compatible with the scale and bulk of desired residential development character.
3. Ensure adequate amenity for the principal dwelling.
4. Ensure adequate amenity for surrounding properties. |
1. The development complies with all acceptable solutions under this Section 3.02 (as for the principal dwelling), other than:
a) Floor space - in addition to any floor space ratio controls (as per section 3.02.01 Density), the total floor area of the detached studio must not exceed: • If lot area is not more than 350m² - 20m². • If lot area is more than 350m² - 35m².
b) Height - the detached studio has a maximum height of 4.5m above existing ground level.
c) Street frontage appearance - if the detached studio addresses a road frontage then the studio must have a window of a habitable room that is at least 1m² in area facing the road.
d) Side/rear setbacks: i) The setback from side boundaries complies with the acceptable solutions under Section 3.02.04. ii) The minimum setback to the rear boundary is 900mm.
Note: Allowable encroachments outlined under Section 3.02.04 continue to apply.
e) Private open space - the detached studio must maintain a principle area of private open space* for the principal dwelling.
*Principal area of private open space – a 3m x 4m level area of private open space directly accessible from the main living area of the dwelling. |
