FAQs
What happens if I have an existing residential dwelling in the Core Area?
Residential uses are maintained through inclusion as additional uses for specified residential development on specific lots. These are included in Table 4: Additional uses in Special Control Area 28.
An additional use allows the residential use to be contemplated on that lot even though the scheme now prohibits the residential use group in the Core area.
What do these changes mean for residential development in the Transition and Frame Area?
Residential development proposals in the Transition and Frame areas must meet the new ISO acoustic attenuation standards. Developers should factor these requirements into design and feasibility work.
What do these changes mean for entertainment venue operators?
The Special Control Area sets noise attention requirements for new entertainment venues, change of use to an existing premises for a new entertainment venue, extensions and substantial internal works. The new sound attenuation requirements are not retrospective and are only triggered through a formal application for development approval.
What do these changes mean for operators or developers of student housing and short-term accommodation?
New student housing and short‑term accommodation will be required to meet acoustic standards designed to keep external noise out of buildings
Relationship with DWER Noise Regulation changes
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) is separately investigating the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 to recognise the creation of the Special Entertainment Precinct. Questions relating to this work should be directed to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation