Public domain works

Consent conditions

When a development application is lodged with us, conditions of development consent requiring work in public areas may be imposed. The conditions listed below may also relate to works on private property that have an affect on the public domain.

Public domain plan

To show proposed works including changes to roads, kerbs, gutters, footpaths, signage, lighting, street trees, nature strips and other public spaces.

Alignment levels

To show existing and proposed levels for roads, footways, forecourts and through-site links.

Stormwater drainage

To demonstrate how water from the development site will be managed. Refer to the stormwater drainage manual.

Stormwater drainage connection information is available for reference purposes in relation to old conditions of consent. It has been superseded by the stormwater drainage manual.

Road design

To show the detailed layout and engineering design for proposed roadworks.

Temporary ground anchors

A temporary ground anchors application is required when site excavation requires temporary ground anchors next to the public domain.

Special conditions

Special conditions of consent are imposed to cover proposed works that are specific to an individual development or site.

Submissions and approvals

Detailed information about making a submission for these conditions and how to get approval for your works is available in the public domain manual.

Security bonds

A security bond helps ensure the approved works are carried out and that existing public assets are protected during construction work.

Security bonds are applied in line with our schedule of fees and charges.

The bonds that may be requested for public domain works include:

• public domain damage
• public domain works
• temporary dewatering connection
• installing temporary ground anchors 

Sydney streets code 2013

The Sydney streets code provides guidelines and sets the materials and public domain furniture palettes for work carried out on streets and footpaths.

Sydney streets technical specifications

This document is the companion document to the Sydney streets code providing the technical specifications and drawings for streets in the local area.

Inclusive and accessible public spaces

The inclusive and accessible public domain policy and guidelines guides us and third parties delivering public spaces to provide an inclusive and accessible public domain and enable people with disability who live, work in or visit the city to experience greater independence and dignity, and more equitable opportunities for social and economic inclusion.

The policy and guidelines provide a framework to apply relevant Australian access standards consistently. This includes best practice approaches in the design, maintenance and management of public domain spaces such as streets, footpaths, parks and open spaces, and infrastructure including street furniture.

Public domain works to be provided under a planning agreement are often associated with works arising from a development application.

Draft planning agreements are publicly advertised before formally agreed.

Submissions and approvals

Detailed information about the submission and approval of works under a planning agreement are outlined in the public domain manual.

Security deposits

Also known as bank guarantees or performance bonds, a security deposit helps ensure the approved works are carried out and that existing public assets are protected during construction work.

Deposits are applied in accordance with our schedule of fees and charges.

Other deposits related to construction activity such as erecting hoardings may also be applied.

Contacts

For further information about public domain works required under a planning agreement, please refer to the public domain manual or contact us.

If you wish to enquire about other works in the public domain such as outdoor dining licences, technical specifications for works on public streets and footpaths, applications for land owner's consent, temporary construction work or hoardings, follow the links below or please contact us on 02 9265 9333.

Works may be proposed in the City of Sydney's public areas that do not need to be associated with a development application or a planning agreement. These are known as works on the public way applications.

Such proposals are assessed under part 5a of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and under section 138 of the Roads Act. This requires information to be submitted for approval, similar to the requirements for works required under a DA.

Submissions and approvals

Information about the submission and approval of works on the public way are outlined in the public domain manual.

Contacts

For further information about works on the public way, please contact the Public Domain team.

If you wish to enquire about other works in the public domain such as outdoor dining licences, technical specifications for works on public streets and footpaths, applications for land owner's consent, temporary construction work or hoardings, follow the relevant links below or please contact us on 02 9265 9333.

The City of Sydney must be appointed as the principal certifying authority for works on land to be dedicated to the City.

Once apppointed, we will set out the critical stage inspection points for the project, as well as other requirements for certification and completion of the works.

Contacts

For further information, please refer to the public domain manual or contact us.