In Force 17 July 2020

INDEX
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1. LAND TO WHICH THIS SECTION OF THE PLAN APPLIES ........................................................................ 1

1.2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THIS SECTION OF THE DCP......................................................................... 1

2. OBJECTIVES AND DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS ........................................................................................ 1

2.1. GENERAL PARKING REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 1

2.2. PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS AND PARENTS WITH PRAMS ........................................................ 8
2.3. BICYCLE PARKING ................................................................................................................................ 9
2.4. MOTORCYCLE PARKING .................................................................................................................... 11
2.5. CARWASH BAYS ................................................................................................................................. 11
2.6. SET DOWN AREAS ............................................................................................................................. 12
2.7. CAR PARK DESIGN AND LAYOUT ........................................................................................................ 12
2.8. LANDSCAPING ................................................................................................................................... 17
2.9. LOADING AND DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................ 17
2.10. ACCESS DRIVEWAYS .......................................................................................................................... 18

3. REFERENCES .........................................................................................................................................19

APPENDIX A – CENTRE MAPS.......................................................................................................................20

APPENDIX B – EDWARDS ROAD PRECINCT ..................................................................................................24

APPENDIX C – CASTLE HILL NORTH PRECINCT ..............................................................................................26

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In addition to the policies, guidelines and documents

1. INTRODUCTION
specified in Section 1.4 of Part A – Introduction, this
Section is to be read in conjunction with other
This Section of the DCP must be read in conjunction
relevant Sections including:
with Part A – Introduction of this DCP.
 Part C Section 3 – Landscaping
1.1. LAND TO WHICH THIS SECTION OF
THE PLAN APPLIES 2.1. GENERAL PARKING
REQUIREMENTS
This Section of the DCP applies to all land identified
under The Hills Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2012 OBJECTIVE
and to all permissible parking activities as defined in
the LEP 2012. Where the provision of parking is (i) To provide sufficient parking that is convenient
ancillary to the overall development, further specific for the use of residents, employees and visitors
controls are included in separate relevant Sections of of the development.
this DCP.

DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS
1.2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THIS
SECTION OF THE DCP
2.1.1. GENERAL
The aim of this Section of the DCP is to establish (a) Number of required parking spaces and
Council’s specific objectives and development associated conditions must be provided in
controls for the provision of parking within the Shire. accordance with Table 1. Any part spaces
must be rounded up to the nearest whole
OBJECTIVES number.
Council’s overarching objectives for parking (b) All car parking spaces must be provided on-
developments are: site.
(i) To provide guidelines aimed at improving overall (c) The minimum provision of spaces for
traffic management and safety. restaurants or café as required in Table 1
(ii) To ensure satisfactory access, parking applies to indoor and outdoor seating.
provisions, circulation and goods loading and (d) The provision of boat trailer and boat wash
delivery facilities are provided within down areas are required for caravan parks
developments. and/or holiday cabin developments in the
(iii) To ensure the efficient flow of traffic through car vicinity of the Hawkesbury River.
parks to minimise the potential for pedestrian (e) Car parking for child care centres must be
and vehicle conflict. situated in a convenient location, allowing for
(iv) To set out Council’s planning and engineering safe movement of children to and from the
standards for parking in the Shire. centre.

(v) To encourage the use of more ecologically (f) Parking spaces for an exhibition home may be
sustainable forms of transport such as bicycles. permitted to be located within the front setback,
provided the parking area is reinstated to lawn
(vi) To ensure that all parking provided by
upon the expiry of the exhibition home consent.
development relates to the site’s environmental
In the case of exhibition home villages a
conditions.
centralised parking area should be provided.
(g) Any changes to parking provisions occurring
2. OBJECTIVES AND after development consent or implementation
DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS of development consent must be subject to an
application under Section 96 of the
The objectives and development controls for parking Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
are set out in the following sections. 1979.

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(h) Where justified, a proportion of car parking (c) If the use of the development is changed, this will
may be subject to time restrictions upon be taken into account in assessing the parking
application, consideration and approval by requirement according to the new use as well as
Council. All employees parking are to be any increase in floor space.
provided on-site.
(i) Stack parking will not be included in the SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
assessment of the number of car parking
spaces for retail, commercial, medium density • Parking calculations – number of spaces
residential and industrial development and the provided for the proposed development using
like. Table 1. Any part spaces must be rounded up to
the nearest whole number.
(j) Access arrangements in bush fire prone areas
• A Traffic Impact Report should be provided:
shall be in accordance with Planning for
- Where development is likely to generate
Bushfire Protection 2006.
significant traffic, or
- Where it is a requirement of another
2.1.2. MIXED USE PARKING
section of the DCP.
(a) Where the component uses are operated • A Parking Study – will be required where
concurrently, parking will be assessed as the proposed parking provisions need to be
sum of the requirements for each component. substantiated. This occurs when:
Component parking requirements are to be - An activity or land use is not included in
based on requirements in Table 1. Calculations Table 1, or
shall include an appropriate proportion of any - Dual use or mixed use car parking
shared common or administrative area. arrangements may be proposed.

2.1.3. DUAL USE PARKING

(a) Where the component uses are not operated

concurrently, parking provisions will be based on
whichever of the components generates the
greatest car parking requirement. The onus will
be on the applicant to satisfy Council that the
uses are not operated concurrently.
(b) Where the main usage periods of the component
uses do not coincide, Council may consider a
reduction in the car parking requirements
provided that the total car parking is not less than
that needed for the component that generates the
greatest requirement. The onus will be on the
applicant to satisfy Council that the main usage
periods do not coincide.

2.1.4. REMODELLING OR ALTERATIONS TO

EXISTING PREMISES

(a) If the development does not result in increased

floor space and the use of the building is not
significantly changed, then additional parking
provisions may not be required.
(b) If the remodelling results in increased floor area,
then additional parking will be required for the
increase.

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Table 1 Required Minimum Car Parking Provisions

GFA = Gross Floor Area
GLFA = Gross Leasable Floor Area

Land Use Class Land Use Required Minimum Provision

Residential Dwelling 1 space per dwelling

Residential Flat Buildings,

Shop Top Housing and Multi 1 space per 1 bedroom unit

Dwelling Housing 2 spaces per 2 or 3 bedroom unit

2 visitor spaces per 5 units

Residential Flat Buildings in 1 space per 1 bedroom unit

Centre (See note 1 below) 1.5 spaces per 2 bedroom unit
2 spaces per 3 bedroom unit
2 visitor spaces per 5 units

Residential Flat Buildings,

Shop Top Housing and 1 space per unit
Mixed Use Development – 1 visitor space per 5 units
Castle Hill North Precinct

2
1 undercover space per dwelling below 125m of floor
space
Dual Occupancy 2
2 spaces (1 undercover) per dwelling above 125m of
floor space

Car parking rate will be determined on a merit based

Home Business or assessment but must be provided at a rate that will
Home Industry ensure that the proposal does not result in a significant
increase in traffic in accordance with LEP 2012.

1 space per 1 bedroom unit

Manor House 2 spaces per 2 or 3 bedroom unit
1 visitor space

Commercial Commercial premises 1 space per 25m GFA

2
(including business
premises, office premises)*

Centre Commercial 1 space per 40m² GFA

Commercial premises as part

of a mixed use development 2
Max 1 space per 200m GFA (see note 5)
with residential flat buildings
– Castle Hill North Precinct

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Land Use Class Land Use Required Minimum Provision

Retail Shops *
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2
(including shopping centres 1 space per 18.5m GLFA
and general business retail)

6 spaces per work bay, plus

2
with Convenience Store - 1 space per 20m GFA, plus
Service Station & 2
Convenience Store with Restaurant - 15 spaces per 100m GFA of restaurant
or 1 space per 3 seats whichever is the greater, plus
1 space per restaurant employee

2
3 spaces per 100m of GFA or
Vehicle repair station
3 spaces per work bay, whichever is the greater

2
0.75 spaces per 100m of site area, plus
6 spaces per work bay where vehicle servicing is provided
Vehicle sales or hire
on site.
premises

1 space per employee, plus

2
1 space per 18.5m GLFA of ancillary retail floor space.
Garden Centre, Plant
Nurseries, Landscaping Additional parking spaces to be determined by Council in
Material Supplies respect of each application to ensure that parking demand
generated by the activity is contained within the subject
site. Traffic and parking study is required to accompany
the application.

Minimum of 4 spaces located within the property

Roadside Stall
boundaries.

Market 2.5 spaces per stall (customers only)

2
Bulky Goods Premises 1 space per 40m of GFA

2
Industry – 1 space per 50m of GFA, or
component uses Industrial
1 space per 2 employees, whichever is greater.

Industrial – Edwards Road 2

1 space per 75m of GFA
Precinct (See note 2 below)

2
Warehouse 1 space per 50m of GFA

Warehouse – Edwards Road 2

1 space per 75m of GFA
Precinct(See note 2 below)

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Land Use Class Land Use Required Minimum Provision

Vehicle body repair 1 space per 2 employees, plus

workshop 6 spaces per work bay

1 space per room used or capable of being used for sex

services plus 1 space per employee. All car parking areas
Sex Services Premises
shall be well lit, easy to locate and monitored by
surveillance.

Visitor Parking 1 space for every 2 units constructed

2
Entertainment 1 space per 1.85m of service area in bar and lounge plus
Pubs/, Registered Clubs
1 space per 2 employees

2
# 1 space per 5 seats or 1 space per 10m of non-fixed
Entertainment Facilities*
seating floor space

Food and Drink Premises

2
Take-away food and drink 1 space per 18.5m GFA.
premises*
(No seating)

Restaurant or café* 1 per 5 seats, plus

2
12 spaces per 100m of GFA, plus
10 car spaces for queuing where a drive through facility is
proposed.

Function Centre 1 space per 3 seats, or

2
15 spaces per 100m GFA, whichever is the greater.
These rates apply to both indoor and outdoor seating.

2
Restaurant or cafe within a 1 space per 25m of GFA.
commercial office building
and Main Street Precinct,
Castle Hill (see note 3)

2
Restaurant or cafe within a 1 space per 18.5m of GLFA.
retail shopping complex

Restaurant or café within No car parking required.

Main Street Precinct, Castle
Hill outdoor dining
component (see note 3)

Recreational Gymnasiums/Fitness Centre* 2

1 space per 25m of GFA
Facilities

Squash Courts & 3 spaces per court plus 1 space per 5 seats where
Tennis Courts* spectator seating/galleries are provided

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Land Use Class Land Use Required Minimum Provision

30 spaces for the first green, plus 15 spaces per each

Bowling Green
additional green

Bowling Alley 3 spaces per alley

Indoor Cricket or Soccer

15 spaces per pitch
Centre*

Equestrian Centre, Other Submit parking study to substantiate proposed car parking
Recreational Facility provisions.

Health 1 space per 2 beds for visitors plus

Hospital
1 space per 1.5 employees plus
Nursing and Convalescent
1 space per 2.5 visiting medical officers
Homes
Unless otherwise specified by Seniors Living SEPP.

Medical Centres, Health 3 spaces per consulting room plus

consulting rooms 1 space per support employee

Education
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Child Care Centre 1 space per employee plus 1 space per 6 children
enrolled for visitors and/or parent parking
(including Kindergartens,
Crèches) Also see section 2.1.1(e)

1 space per employee plus

Educational Establishment 1 space per 8 year 12 students, plus
#
(School)
1 space per 30 students enrolled for visitors and/or parent
parking

Educational Establishment
# 1 space per 2 students enrolled
(Tertiary Institution)

Accommodation Bed & Breakfast 1 space per guest room in addition to residential
Accommodation requirement

Caravan Park/Holiday 1 space per caravan or camping site plus

Cabins Also see section 2.1.1(d)

1 space per 1 guest room plus

Hotel or Motel 1 space per 2 employees
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Accommodation
in addition to any space generated by a public bar or
restaurant.

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Land Use Class Land Use Required Minimum Provision

0.6 spaces per wet berth

0.2 spaces per dry storage berth
0.2 spaces per swing mooring
Marina 0.5 spaces per marina employee
Development applications are to be accompanied by a
traffic and parking study to ensure that parking demand
generated by the activity is contained within the subject
site.

3 spaces per consulting room plus

Other Veterinary Hospital
1 space/10 cats or dogs accommodated overnight

Animal Boarding or Training Development applications are to be accompanied by a

Establishment. traffic and parking study to ensure that parking demand
generated by the activity is contained within the subject
site.

Other
Place of public worship 1 space per 5 seats

1 space per 4 seats plus

Funeral home/chapel
1 space per funeral service area

4 spaces per exhibition home

Exhibition Home
Also see section 2.1.1(f)

Note. *Bicycle parking is also required – refer to Table 3 for provisions.

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Set down areas are to be provided for these land uses – refer to section 2.6.
Notes.
1. Centre parking rates apply to Castle Hill Major Centre, Baulkham Hills Town Centre and Rouse Hill Major
Centre as identified in Sheet 1, 2 and 3 in Appendix A – Centre Maps to this Section.
2. Land within the Edwards Road Precinct is identified within Appendix B – Edwards Road Precinct to this
Section.
3. Main Street Precinct, Castle Hill includes properties fronting Old Northern Road and part of Showground
Road, Castle Hill and is identified in Sheet 1 in Appendix A – Centre Maps to this Section.
4. Land within the Castle Hill North Precinct is identified within Appendix C – Castle Hill North Precinct to
this Section.
5. To encourage provision of employment uses there is no minimum requirement for car parking for
‘commercial premises’ where provided as a mixed use development with ‘residential flat buildings’.

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2.2. PARKING FOR DISABLED (f) Set down areas should be level with a gradient
less than 1:40, have adequate circulation space
PERSONS AND PARENTS WITH
and be located away from traffic flow. Adjacent
PRAMS kerb ramps should be provided to allow access
to a footpath, building entrance or a wheelchair
OBJECTIVES accessible lift.
(g) Refer to Council’s “Making Access for All:
(i) To ensure appropriate on-site provision and
guidelines ensuring criteria for all public
design of parking for disabled persons and
facilities” for further parking and access designs.
parents with prams.
This document is available at the Customer
(ii) To ensure that designated spaces provided are Service Centre at Council’s Administration
easily accessible to points of entry to building or Building or at Council’s website.
facility.
(iii) To ensure amenity and safety in the design and SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
construction and operation of the development in
accordance with Council’s ESD Objective 7. • Site plan indicating:
- parking layout and locations of
DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS designated spaces for disabled persons
and parents with prams; and
(a) A proportion of the total parking spaces required - locality of adjacent wheelchair accessible
shall be provided for disabled persons in entrances and lifts.
accordance with Table 2. • Parking calculations.
(b) A continuous, accessible path of travel in
accordance with AS 1428.1 shall be provided
between each parking space and an accessible
entrance to the building or to a wheelchair
accessible lift.
(c) A proportion of the total parking spaces required
shall be provided for parents with prams at the
rate of 1 space per 100 spaces at:-
 shopping centres;
 transport terminals;
 hospitals; and
 other large public facilities.
(d) Parking spaces for disabled persons and
parents with prams should:-
 have minimum 3.2 metres x 5.4 metres
dimensions for each designated parking
space;
 be provided adjacent to an accessible
entrance or a wheelchair accessible lift;
 be signposted and identified for the
nominated parking use;
 have a clearance height of 2.5 metres from
floor level; and
 provide a level area with a gradient less
than 1:40.
(e) Directional signage to designated parking
spaces should be provided from the entry of the
parking facility.

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Table 2 Disabled Persons Parking Provisions

Source: AS 2890.1 1993 – Part 1 Parking Facilities – Off Street Car Parking

Required Provision
Land Use (percentage of total car
parking)
Retail/Commercial
A shopping centre with or without commercial premises (banks, credit union, 2%
restaurants or cafes, offices etc), or an office area. Includes strip shopping
centres or CBD areas, shopping complexes, supermarkets, and variety stores.
May include post office, entertainment, community, recreation venues and the
like.
Transport
Railway stations, bus/rail interchanges 3%
Community
Civic centres, town halls, community centres, senior citizen’s clubs, and health 3%
care.
Recreation 3%
Leisure centres, gymnasiums, swimming pools, parks, gardens, foreshore, and
sporting venue.
Education
Schools 3%
Tertiary institutions 2%
Entertainment
Theatres, libraries, art galleries, sports centres, entertainment centres 4%
Medical
Hospitals 4%
Medical Centres 3%
(including community health centres, radiology units, rehabilitation units)
Places of Public Worship
Individual churches or religious centres 3%

Notes.
1. Percentages in Table 2 apply to the total number of parking spaces to be provided.
2. Small car parks must provide a minimum of 1 space for disabled persons.

2.3. BICYCLE PARKING

DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS
OBJECTIVES (a) The provision of bicycle parking must in
accordance with Table 3.
(i) To provide convenient and accessible on-site
bicycle parking and appropriate associated (b) Bicycle parking should be located in close
facilities. proximity to building entrances and clustered in
lots not exceeding 16 spaces.
(ii) To encourage the use of bicycles in order to help
reduce the dependence on motor vehicles in (c) Bicycle parking facilities should not impede
accordance with Council’s ESD Objective 9. pedestrian or vehicular circulation.

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(d) Bicycle parking facilities should be located in SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

highly visible, illuminated areas to minimise theft
and vandalism. • Parking calculations
(e) Provision of shower and change facilities for • Site plan indicating location of:
bicycle riders should be provided in accordance - designated bicycle spaces/storage facilities;
with Table 3. and
(f) Installation and dimensions of bicycle parking - shower and change facilities.
facilities and storage should be in accordance • Statement of Environmental Effects
with: Indicating:
- security details for bicycle parking areas; and
 AS 2890.3-1993 – Parking Facilities – Bicycle
- provision of shower and change facilities.
parking facilities; and
 Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice
BICYCLES - Part 14 - Austroads (Standards
Australia).
Table 3 Provision of Bicycle Parking According To Land Use

Source: Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice “BICYCLES - Part 14 – Austroads” (Standards Australia).

Change and
Land Use Minimum Bicycle Parking Provisions Shower
Facilities

2 spaces plus 5% of the total number of car spaces required where –

Commercial Premises
2
(including business New development exceeds 5,000m in GFA or
Yes
premises and office
Additions to existing developments that increase the size of the total
premises) 2
development to greater than 5,000m GFA.

Gymnasium/Fitness
Centre or Squash/Tennis 1 per 4 employees plus
Yes
courts or Indoor 2
1 per 200m GFA
Cricket/Soccer

2 spaces plus 5% of the total number of car spaces required where –

Industry – Warehousing,
2
New development exceeds 4,000m in GFA or
Factories Yes
Additions to existing developments that increase the size of the total
2
development to greater than 4,000m GFA.

2 spaces plus 5% of the total number of car spaces required where –

2
New retail developments exceed GFLA of 5,000m or
Retail/Shops Yes
Additions to existing developments that increase the size of the total
2
development to greater than 5,000m GFLA.

2 spaces plus 5% of the total number of car spaces required where –

2
New development exceeds 4,000m in GFA or
Bulky Goods Premises Yes
Additions to existing developments that increase the size of the total
2
development to greater than 4,000m GFA.

Schools 1 space per 5 pupils over year 4 Yes

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Change and
Land Use Minimum Bicycle Parking Provisions Shower
Facilities

Tertiary Institution 1 space per 50 full-time students Yes

2.4. MOTORCYCLE PARKING (ii) To ensure during the design, construction and
operation of car wash bays, that water is utilised
OBJECTIVES efficiently and that water leaving the site is of a
quality and quantity comparable to that which is
(i) To have equitable provision of parking for
received in accordance with Council’s ESD
motorcyclists.
Objective 3.

DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS

(a) Motorcycle parking is to be provided for all
(a) The carwash bay can be either a designated car
developments with on-site parking of more than
space separate to that of total car spaces as
50 car parking spaces, at a rate of 1 motorcycle
calculated, or can be a visitor space when not
parking space for every 50 car parking spaces or
utilised by visitors.
part thereof.
(b) A minimum provision of one designated carwash
(b) Motorbike spaces should be 1.2 metres wide
bay space per residential multi-unit
and 2.5 metres long when spaces are 90
development.
degrees to the angle of parking. (See Figure 1 -
(c) Car wash bays are not to be used to carry out
Motorcycle Parking Dimensions).
engine degreasing or mechanical repairs and
must be signposted to reflect this prohibition.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(d) Wastewater must be treated so as to remove
• Parking calculations. grease, oil and silt and must be either reused for
• Site plan - indicating location of designated car washing or used for irrigation of landscaped
motorcycle parking spaces. areas on site. To treat wastewater in this way
application for a licence must be applied for from
the Office of Environment and Heritage.
Approval can be sought from
www.environment.nsw.gov.au/licensing/.
(e) Alternatively wastewater can be discharged to
the sewer, This is only where (b) is not feasible
according to a report provided by a hydraulic
engineer, the Council or the Office of
Figure 1 Motorcycle Parking Dimensions At 90 Environment and Heritage. Approval from
Degree Angle Sydney Water must be sought by applying for
Source: AS 2890.1 1993 – Parking Facilities-Part1: “Permission to Discharge Trade Wastewater”.
Off Street Car Parking Refer to the fact sheet on Sydney Water’s web
site www.sydneywater.nsw.gov.au. - “Disposal
of Trade Wastewater from Residential Car Wash
2.5. CARWASH BAYS
Bays”.
OBJECTIVES (f) Wastewater option (e) requires the construction
of a roof over the designated car wash space
(i) To provide on-site car wash facilities within and must be bunded to exclude rainwater as per
residential multi-unit developments. Sydney Water’s requirements.

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(g) Approval must be obtained either from the Office (f) Set down areas for cars must be separate to set
of Environment and Heritage or Sydney Water down areas used for coaches and community
prior to construction of the development. buses.
(g) Set down areas, except those used for coaches
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS and community buses, must be used only to
drop off passengers and must not be used for
• Site plan indicating locations of designated car passenger collection.
wash spaces.
(h) Set down areas must be signposted to indicate
• Statement of Environmental Effects indicating:
that their use is time limited.
- Details of method wastewater removal.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
2.6. SET DOWN AREAS
• Site plan indicating location and design of
OBJECTIVES designated set down areas.
• Statement of Environmental Effects - Details of
(i) To provide designated set down areas in close types of vehicles expected to set down
proximity to busy centres. passengers and the likely frequency of use.

(ii) To provide safe and convenient designated set

2.7. CAR PARK DESIGN AND LAYOUT
down areas for passengers to arrive close to
their destination.
OBJECTIVES
DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS
(i) To provide safe, convenient and accessible
design and layout of parking areas.
(a) Set down areas must not conflict with the
movement of other traffic, pedestrians and other
(ii) To provide suitable dimensions for all types of
vehicle parking.
parking spaces.
(b) There must be a safe continuous accessible
(iii) To provide appropriate parking design and
path of travel from set down area/s to a
layout that complements building design and
wheelchair accessible entrance or lift.
function.
(c) The following forms of development should
(iv) To ensure pedestrian amenity is enhanced.
provide set down areas for cars:
 Educational establishments.
 Shopping centres. DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS
 Community centres.
 Libraries. 2.7.1. GENERAL
 Entertainment facilities.
 Child Care Centres. (a) The layout of the car park should facilitate ease
 Recreational facilities. of access and egress of vehicles through the
 Transport terminals and interchanges. parking area at all times without congestion.

(d) The following forms of development should (b) For all development other than single dwelling
provide set down areas for coaches and houses and dual occupancies, vehicles must
community buses: enter and exit the site in a forward direction.
 Hotel or Motel Accommodation. (c) Adequate queuing distance should be provided
 Community Centres. where the parking area fronts an arterial road as
 Registered Clubs. justified by relevant data or a study carried out by
 Tourist Destinations and Centres. a suitably qualified person.
 Transport Terminals and Interchanges.
(d) Any changes to parking layout and design
(e) The number of set down areas must be in
occurring after development consent or
accordance to the developments needs.
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be subject to an application under Section 96 of (b) Safe crossing points through to or leading to
the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act entrances must have adequate sight distance
1979. and must be provided with appropriate directional
signs and indicative pavement markings.
(e) Provisions within this section are in accordance
with AS 2590.1 –1993 Parking Facilities – Part 1 (c) Lifts and stair lobbies, and access to buildings
Off Street Car Parking. For further design should be clearly marked.
requirements for car park design and layout (d) Where possible, parking aisles should be
please refer to the Australian Standard. orientated parallel with expected pedestrian
travel paths. (See Figure 4).
2.7.2. PARKING DIMENSIONS
2.7.4. DRAINAGE
(a) The minimum car parking dimensions required
for right angle parking shall be provided in (a) All car parking areas are to provide adequate
accordance with Table 4. drainage of surface water to prevent flooding of
(b) Two-way aisles are not recommended for angle adjoining properties.
parking other than for parking at right angles (90
degrees). 2.7.5. LIGHTING AND VENTILATION
(c) The preferred parking angle should be at 90
degrees to the aisle. Where site area is limited (a) Covered or enclosed car parks must have
other angles of parking will be considered. For adequate lighting and ventilation, preferably by
angle parking design requirements other than at natural means.
90 degrees refer to AS 2890.1-1993 – Parking (b) Where car parks might be utilised in the evening,
Facilities – Part 1: Off Street Parking. adequate artificial lighting should be provided for
(d) All parking spaces shall be designed to ensure the whole car park area.
they can be accessed by a maximum 3 point
combined manoeuvre, i.e. 1 movement to enter 2.7.6. PARKING DIRECTIONS
the space and 2 movements to leave, or 2
movements to enter and 1 to leave. (See Figure (a) All car parking spaces should be clearly line
2 for manoeuvres). marked.

(e) Parallel parking is to be avoided unless it can be (b) Where designated parking spaces are provided
demonstrated that it does not disrupt traffic such as customer, visitor, parents with prams and
circulation or create a hazard. disabled persons parking, signposting must
clearly indicate the location of these spaces.
(f) At blind aisles the end spaces should be made
one metre wider than the adjacent spaces. (See (c) Arrow markings on the surface of aisles and
Figure 3). Otherwise, provision should be made driveways should be used to demonstrate
for cars to turn round at the end of aisles and circulation pattern, whether in one-way or two-
allow vehicles to exit in a forward direction. way directions.

(g) Spaces adjacent to obstructions must be 300mm (d) Entries and exits must be appropriately
wider on the side of the obstruction. signposted.

(h) The width of car spaces in multi-storey or

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
basement parking areas is to be exclusive of any
building columns.
• Site Plan indicating car park layout including:
(i) Basement parking areas should be setback the - Traffic circulation details;
same distance as the building above. - Location of parking spaces;
- Location of directional and parking signs;
2.7.3. PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION AND SAFETY - Pedestrian access and circulation through
parking areas;
(a) Parking areas should be designed so that - Contours demonstrating existing spot levels
pedestrian entrances and exits are separate from and proposed finished levels;
vehicle entrances and exits.

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- Vehicle turning path detail overlaid on the

plans demonstrating that entry and exit is
achieved in a forward direction; and
- Location and height of any retaining walls.
• Cross Section indicating:
- Extent of cut and fill;
- Location and height any of retaining walls;
- Headroom clearance to overhead
obstructions (eg. Fire sprinklers, servicing
ducts, piping etc.); and
- Longitudinal section of the driveway from the
centreline of the public roadway from where
access is proposed to the rear of the parking
area. Transition grades to prevent vehicle
scraping are to be detailed.
• Statement of Environmental Effects detailing:
- Method of drainage; and
- Lighting and ventilation methods.

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Figure 2 Vehicle Movements In And Out Of Parking Spaces

Table 4 Minimum Parking Bay Dimension For Right-Angled Car Parking
Source: AS 2890.1 1993 – Parking Facilities – Part 1: Off Street Parking

Aisle Aisle
User Space Space
Required Door Width Width
Land Uses Class Width Length
Opening (metres) (metres)
No. (metres) (metres)
One Way Two Way

Tenant, employee and

commuter parking, Front Door, first
1 2.4 5.4 6.2 7.0
universities (generally stop
parking all day)

Long-term town centre

parking, sports facilities,
Front Door,
entertainment centres, hotels, 2 2.5 5.4 5.8 7.0
second stop
motels (generally medium-
term parking)

Short-term town centre

parking, shopping centres,
supermarkets, hospitals &
medical centres (generally Rear Door, full
3 2.6 5.4 5.4 7.0
short-term parking and where opening
children & goods can be
expected to be loaded into
the vehicles).

Front door, full

opening plus
Parking for people with
4 wheelchair 3.2 5.4 5.0 7.0
disabilities
manoeuvre
space

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Figure 3 Blind Aisle Extension

Note. The maximum length of blind aisle is equal to six 90 degree car spaces.
Source: AS 2890.1 1993-Parking Facilities-Part 1: Off Street Car Parking

Figure 4 Example Of Direct Pedestrian Access To Entrance

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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
2.8. LANDSCAPING
• Landscape Plan
OBJECTIVES
2.9. LOADING AND DELIVERY
(i) To provide appropriate landscaping for external
and uncovered car parks so that they do not REQUIREMENTS
detract from the surrounding area.
(ii) To provide shade and improve amenity of
OBJECTIVES
loading, service and parking areas and to
(i) To provide suitable access on-site for service
provide a buffer to neighbouring properties.
vehicles, for the purpose of loading and/or
(iii) To utilise landscaping to provide amenity to delivering goods.
neighbouring properties in accordance with
(ii) To ensure that types of loading and delivery
Council’s ESD objective 7.
areas are suited to the needs of the
development.
DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS
(iii) To ensure that adequate numbers of loading
(a) Outdoor parking areas are to be provided with and delivery areas are allocated for appropriate
two metre wide landscaping strips: types of service vehicles.
 Between rows served by different aisles. (iv) To protect neighbourhood amenity and safety in
 Between spaces at a rate of one in every ten the design and construction and operation of
car parking spaces. loading and service areas in accordance with
(b) Outdoor parking areas are to be screened by a Council’s ESD objective 7.
minimum of two metre wide landscaping strips.
Such landscaping is to be of a mature and DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS
dense nature and be designed according to
Part C Section 3 – Landscaping of this DCP. (a) All loading and delivery areas are to be
provided on-site.
(c) Driveways are to be screened by a minimum of
two metre wide landscaping strip on either side. (b) Loading and delivery facilities are to be
designed in accordance with AS 2890.2-1989,
(d) Where soils permit infiltration the landscaping
Off Street Parking - Part 2: Commercial vehicles
strips should be used to promote reuse of
facilities.
drainage water.
(c) The use of loading and delivery areas must not
(e) Landscaping species selected should not: conflict with the safe efficient circulation of
 block signs; pedestrians and other vehicles on-site.
 impede entry and access points; (d) In larger developments loading and delivery
 overgrow paths; areas should operate independently of other
 cause restrictions to pedestrian and vehicle parking areas.
movements; and (e) Service vehicles are to be able to efficiently
 compromise safety aspects such as sight manoeuvre to and from loading and delivery
distances. areas in accordance with AUSTROADS Design
(f) Shade trees are to be provided within Vehicular and Turning Templates.
landscaping strips. (f) Loading and delivery areas must not affect the
(g) Plant and tree species selected for the purpose amenity of adjoining residential properties.
of providing shade should not be of a kind that (g) Loading bays are not to be used for the storage
will cause damage to vehicles because of their of goods that may impede the use of the bay for
nature of dropping fruit, cones or nuts. the delivery or loading of goods.

(h) In addition reference should be made to Part C (h) The number of loading bays for supermarkets,
Section 3 - Landscaping of this DCP when department stores, mixed small shops and
selecting appropriate species. offices are required in accordance with Table 5.

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(i) Council may consider variations to the - the swept path of the design service
standards required by Table 5 in circumstances vehicle to be overlaid on the site plan to
where the applicant is able to demonstrate demonstrate all turning movements of
compliance with the objectives of this Section of service vehicles from the public road to
the DCP by alternate means. the delivery/loading dock.
(j) For those land uses not referred to in Table 5 • Loading Bay Calculations – in accordance with
the applicant will be required to demonstrate the Table 5.
development proposal satisfies the objectives of • Statement of Environmental Effects – where
this Section of the DCP. In this regard the Table 5 is not applicable the statement of
following information is to be submitted: environmental effects must indicate the following
 The types of vehicles expected to load and to substantiate that the design and number of
deliver on-site. loading and delivery areas are appropriate for
 The frequency with which these vehicles will the proposed development:
visit the site. - The type/s of service vehicles expected to
 The largest vehicles expected to visit the delivery to and load from the site;
site. These areas must be able to be utilised - The frequency with which these vehicles will
by all smaller loading and delivery vehicles visit the site, indicating times during the
also. day/night and approximate number of visits
per week or month; and
Table 5 Minimum Number Of Loading Bays - Illustration that the dimensions of the loading
Required and delivery areas are suited to the types of
GLFA = Gross Leasable Floor Area vehicles visiting the site. (Refer to AS
GFA = Gross Floor Area 2890.2-1989 – Part 2: Commercial vehicle
facilities for dimension requirements).
Development Number of Loading
Bays 2.10. ACCESS DRIVEWAYS
2
Supermarket (GLFA) 2 for the first 930m OBJECTIVES
2
2 for the next 930m
2 (i) To provide driveways with safe access and
1 for each extra 930m
egress to and from properties.
2
Department Store (GLFA) 2 for the first 4,645m (ii) To reduce conflicts between entering and
2
2 for the next 4,645m exiting street traffic and car park traffic.
1 for each extra (iii) To ensure safety in the design, construction and
2
4,645m operation of access driveways in accordance
2 with Council’s ESD objective 7.
Mixed Small Shops 2 for the first 465m
(GFLA) 2
2 for the next 465m
DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS
2
1 for each extra 530m
2 (a) Access driveway widths are to comply with AS
Offices (GFA) 1 for the first 1,860m
2890.1-1993 Parking Facilities – Part 1: Off
2
1 for next 3,720m Street Car Parking.
2
1 for the next 3,720m (b) Driveways are to be provided in locations that
1 for each extra have adequate sight distance.
2
9,250m (c) Driveways will be prohibited in the locations
shown in Figures 5 and 6.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (d) Access driveways are to be constructed in
accordance with Council’s “Specification for the
• Site Plan must indicate: Construction of Footpath & Gutter Crossings”
- the relevant locations and dimensions of (2001).
loading and delivery areas; and

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(e) Access driveways are to be located a minimum

of one metre from drainage structures and other
service facilities located on the nature strip.
(f) Except for residential properties, driveway
entrances and exits should be signposted
appropriately.
(g) Access driveways should not be entered from
or exited onto intersections where one or more
of the intersecting roads are a collector, sub-
arterial or arterial road.
(h) Indirect access must be sought in preference to Figure 6 Driveways Prohibited On The Opposite
direct access where the proposed development Side Of The Road Or Within 6m Of Median Opening
fronts a high-volume road. Where direct access
is proposed, a study by a suitably qualified 3. REFERENCES
person must be conducted to indicate potential
impacts. This study will also be assessed by the Australian Standard – AS 2890.1 – 1993 – Part 1
RMS. Parking Facilities – Off Street car parking.
(i) Driveways for multi dwelling housing, residential
Australian Standard – AS 2890.2 – 1989 – Off Street
flat buildings and Seniors Living SEPP
parking – Part 2: Commercial vehicle facilities.
developments must be able to be accessed by
service vehicles such as fire tankers, Australian Standard – AS 2890.3 – 1993 – Parking
ambulances and bushfire tankers. Facilities – Bicycle parking - facilities.
(j) In addition, application of controls for driveways Baulkham Hills Shire Council, 1993 Kellyville/Rouse
in other applicable Sections of the DCP should Hill Landscape and Urban Design Strategy.
be applied.
Department of Environment and Planning, 1981
Technical Bulletin 14: Guidelines for Site
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Landscaping of Commercial and Industrial
Development.
• Site Plan including:
- Indication of driveway locations in relation to Department of Urban Affairs & Planning, 1988 Rural
the existing roadway and the kerb Land Evaluation: A Manual for Conducting a Rural
alignment; and Land Evaluation Exercise at the Local Planning
- All tangent points on the kerb return must be Level. Department of Urban Affairs and Planning,
identified. Sydney.
Department of Urban Affairs and Planning DUAP
Circular No E3 Author.
Roads & Traffic Authority 1995, The Guide to Traffic
Generating Developments.
Sinclair Knight Merz, 1996 Kellyville traffic and
Parking Study. Prepared for Baulkham Hills Shire
Council.
Standards Australia - Guide to Traffic Engineering
Practice BICYCLES - Part 14 – Austroads.
Figure 5 Driveways Prohibited Within 6 Metres From
Tangent Points Of Kerb
Source: AS 2890.1 – 1993 Parking Facilities – Part
1: Off-Street Car Parking

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APPENDIX A – CENTRE MAPS

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APPENDIX B – EDWARDS ROAD PRECINCT

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APPENDIX C – CASTLE HILL NORTH PRECINCT

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