Division 1 Specified development and development standards under this code
Subdivision 1 Internal alterations
4.1 Specified complying development
Internal alterations to an existing dwelling or existing ancillary development that is associated with a dwelling, other than development that is the erection or conversion of a basement to an existing dwelling, is development specified for this code.Note. See the entry for minor building alterations (internal) in the General Exempt Development Code.
The standards specified for that development are that the development:(a) must not result in a change of classification of the building under the Act or the Building Code of Australia, and(b) must not result in any additional separate dwelling, and(c) if it relates to a building on land in the Sydney region, as declared under section 4 (6) of the Act, or in the local government area of Newcastle or Wollongong—must be to a building, other than a dwelling house, that was approved for subdivision under the Strata Schemes (Freehold Development) Act 1973 or has an occupation certificate issued after 28 January 2000.
Demolition of development that would be complying development under this code if it were being constructed or installed is development specified for this code.
The standards specified for that development are that the development must be carried out in accordance with AS 2601—2001, The demolition of structures.

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