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Guidelines for Council consent

Guidelines for assessing each application include:

1. A viable alternative location for the proposed building or works is not possible on the site;
2. The proposed structure or works will not prejudice or unduly obstruct or limit the ongoing maintenance of any existing Councils stormwater drain or asset located within the easement;
3. Overland flow is unlikely to take place along the line of the easement in the event of the capacity of drainage in the easement or adjourning easement being exceeded.
4. The proposed structure will not jeopardise the drainage of an abutting allotment or prejudice Council's future drainage network;
5. Approval to build over the easement has been obtained from all Statutory Authorities and parties that have rights over the easement; and
6. The proposed structure is in conformity with the Building Code of Australia.