This session was recorded on 24 July 2025 by PropCode and Navon Planning and is freely available to view below. Scroll down to see frequently asked questions and their answers.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pattern Book

Are the Pattern Book rules different in a Low and Mid Rise area?

Yes, if the property is located within a Low and Mid Rise area (within 800m to a listed station/centre), then the Pattern Book rules work differently.

If LMR fully applies and the property is in R2 zone, the LMR permissibility overrides a LEP prohibition.
In an LMR area, the LEP minimum lot area rule for a pattern type is ignored.
In an LMR area, each pattern can be used on smaller lots than on a non-LMR property.

What if a dual occupancy is prohibited in the LEP zone but allowed statewide by the Low and Mid Rise rules?

In this case (e.g. Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Northern Beaches) a dual occupancy cannot be approved by CDC, even though it is permissible by DA.