A GUIDE TO PLAN PREPARATION
URANA SHIRE COUNCIL
PO BOX 55
URANA NSW 2645
Tel: (02) 6930 9100
Fax: (02) 6930 9101
When submitting plans to Urana Council for approval, you will need to submit 2 copies of all plans and
supporting documents. The plans should be at least A4 in size. As a generally rule the following is required:
SITE PLAN
A site plan is mandatory with every application and should be drawn at a metric scale of 1:200. It must include
the following details:
 North point relative to the site
 Allotment boundaries & dimensions
 Adjoining roads and laneways
 Existing buildings on the site (show outline)
 Location of proposed building work to existing building (distinguish by shading & labelling)
 Distances from site boundaries to proposed building walls, eaves and gutters
 Distances from existing buildings
 Location & type of existing trees on site and trees to be removed
 Ground levels and contours
 Easements, sewer & water connections
 Existing and proposed driveways
 Soil erosion and sediment control measures.
FLOOR PLAN
This is required for the entire building works, or the portion of an existing building that is proposed to be
modified. The floor plan scale should be a minimum of 1:100 and indicate all exterior dimensions, wall
thicknesses and the spaces between walls. In the case of additions or alterations, you need to clearly
distinguish between existing and proposed building works.
The location of doors and windows must be shown on the floor plan, together with all proposed kitchen,
bathroom, water closet and laundry fixtures. You should also show the line of any sectional elevation on the
floor plan.
ELEVATIONS
Your application must include elevations showing the external appearance of each side of the proposed
building. Elevations should be submitted at a minimum scale of 1:100 and clearly show existing and proposed
ground levels and their relationship to existing and proposed buildings.
All elevations must be fully dimensioned, clearly distinguish between existing and proposed building work and
include:
 Floor levels in relation to ground levels
 Finished floor to ceiling height
 The overall height of the building
 Roof pitch (degrees)
 Details of all external building materials.
If you are applying for a Construction Certificate concurrently, plans will need to include all structural details
such as structural members, their material, type and method of connection. Engineering details for concrete,
steel and masonry building elements may be required dependant on the sites ground and wind conditions.
Certification of a design by a professional engineer may be required if Council deems it necessary. A list of fire
safety measures proposed and existing will be required for development other than dwellings or outbuildings.
Detailed builder’s specifications are required.
For further advice or information contact Urana Shire Council during business hours on (02) 6930 9100.