Guidelines for Bed and Breakfast Establishments
Development Control Plan No. 11

3.0 Making an Application

3.1 Applications and Certificates
Bed and Breakfast Establishments are defined as Local Development (whether or not also referred to as Integrated Local Development by virtue of the location of the site), under the provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. A development application is required to be lodged for approval with Council to operate a Bed and Breakfast Establishment. The application should include details of any internal or external renovations or extensions required to facilitate the proposal.

Following the issue of development consent, it will be necessary to obtain the following:

•  a Construction Certificate - prior to commencement of the necessary construction work. This is to confirm the development will comply with the Building Code of Australia 1996;
  
  
•  A Compliance Certificate - to certify that building inspections of construction works have been satisfactorily completed; and
  
  
•  An Occupation Certificate - required prior to occupying the completed building.

These Certificates can be provided by Private Certifiers or by Council under the provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Council provides an efficient and competitively priced service in this regard. Details of fees, application procedures and requirements are available upon enquiry to Council's Customer Service Unit.

3.2 Information Required with a Development Application
The development application must include the following:

•  a site analysis plan of the subject land and adjoining sites, detailing the slope and  aspect, the location of all trees, buildings, provision for off-street carparking and  access, private recreation areas, etc.;
  
  
•  a floor plan of the dwelling-house clearly identifying which parts of the dwelling will be  used for the Bed and Breakfast accommodation and facilities and which parts for the  permanent residents;
  
  
•  elevation details of the dwelling-house;
  
  
•  a landscape plan in accordance with Category 2 of Council's Landscape Policy L1;
  
  
•  details of the effluent disposal system;
  
  
•  details of any proposed sign, including dimensions, content, style and colour  scheme; and
  
  
•  a comprehensive statement of environmental effects, detailing the operation  proposed, its likely environmental effects and measures proposed to mitigate any  likely effects identified.

3.3 Contributions
Contributions toward the provision of amenities and services (excepting Open Space and Community Facilities contributions) will be levied where applicable to Bed and Breakfast Establishments under s.94 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the Water Supply Authorities Act, 1987, in accordance with Council's Contributions Manual.

3.4 Variations
Each application will be considered on the merits of the case and in terms of achieving the objectives of this Development Control Plan.

Council may permit a variation to the standards contained in this plan, only where special circumstances exist and appropriate justification is provided. Any variation must still satisfy the aims and objectives of this plan.

3.5 Public Notification/Advertising
Council will notify applications for Bed and Breakfast Establishments in accordance with the provisions relating to Local Development applications within it's Development Control Plan No. 70 - Notification of Development Proposals.

3.6 Registration
Operators of Bed and Breakfast establishments are encouraged to register with the NSW Bed and Breakfast Council and the Central Coast Tourism Board. Benefits include regular newsletters, information packages, promotional opportunities and contact with other Bed and Breakfast Operators in the industry and other tourism services on the Central Coast.

The owner(s) or proprietor(s) of the Bed and Breakfast Establishment must keep a register and record the following details with regard to every guest:

•  names and addresses; and
  
  
•  dates of arrival and departure.

A standardised format for the register is attached to this Policy. This register must be maintained in a legible fashion and be available for inspection by an authorised officer of Council during normal office hours.

3.7 Further Advice and/or Information
Council's staff are always willing to help prospective applicants, concerned neighbours or persons with questions concerning the development process.

Should you require assistance regarding the preparation and/or submission of a development application for a Bed and Breakfast Establishment, please contact Council's Development Advisor.

Enquiries and correspondence should be forwarded to:

Development Services Division
Wyong Shire Council
PO Box 20
WYONG NSW 2259

Telephone: (02) 4350 5555
Fax: (02) 4351 2098
E-mail: wschdd@wyong.nsw.gov.au

3.8 Review of this Plan
Council is committed to reviewing the provisions of this plan as necessary to ensure that the plan is relevant to the needs of visitors and residents, and promotes the enhancement of the natural environment and amenity of the Shire.

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