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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.

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

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. To use a pattern, you would need to get DA approval.

The new CDC pathway fully excludes bushfire prone land, any heritage, and battle axe lots. It also restricts building on registered easements or lots with an existing secondary dwelling.

The patterns each have their own maximum achievable floor area while remaining consistent with the pattern design and options. These achievable FSRs are generally a bit less than the LMR FSRs and generally greater than a typical R2 zone FSR.

The Terraces patterns start with 3 terraces (by definition) but can be increased if the site width allows, subject to the details in the pattern design like dwelling width. The Row Homes There is a maximum frontage of 45m for CDC eligibility.

A pattern could be approved by DA if it fully meets the LEP (or LMR) rules, especially any minimum lot area for that type. Additionally, like any DA project, the design must comply with all DCP rules, which may require custom adjustments to the design. The 10-day approval timeframe is only for CDCs, not DAs.

The Pattern Book CDC rules do not affect subdivision permissibility. Subdivision must be allowed by the LEP (or the Low and Mid Rise rules if they apply) with compliant minimum child lot sizes. If allowed, subdivision can be approved by CDC either simultaneous with the building CDC or later.