Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174:reg:10:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 10/99)
Character Range: 372443–375645

per cent gradient away from the base of all buildings is to be established.
Surface drainage must be collected and dissipated on site. Appropriate measures to reduce runoff to the Lake are to be provided.
Overall the developed landscape must be one that has an efficient energy budget and one that can be effectively and easily maintained and managed.

4.14 DIPLOMATIC PRECINCT (YARRALUMLA, DEAKIN, O'MALLEY AND CURTIN) CODE

4.14.1 Precinct location

Figure 124: Yarralumla, Deakin and Curtin Diplomatic Precinct location
Figure 125: O'Malley Diplomatic Precinct location

The Diplomatic Precinct is comprised of four separate areas:
       * Yarralumla
       * Deakin
       * O'Malley
       * Curtin.
A number of diplomatic sites are also located in Red Hill (Figure 29 and Figure 30) and are subject to this Precinct Code.

4.14.2 Background
Australian's international obligations in regard to diplomatic missions are outlined in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Under this convention, Australia has an obligation to facilitate the acquisition of, or assist in obtaining, accommodation for diplomatic missions and for their protection.
The Diplomatic Precinct is of special significance to the National Capital and a symbol of Australia's international cooperation. The National Capital Authority manages Canberra's diplomatic estate on behalf of the Australian Government.

4.14.3 Objectives for the Diplomatic Precinct (Yarralumla, Deakin, O'Malley and Curtin)
     1.        Diplomatic missions are established in places which are prestigious, have good access to Parliament House and other designated diplomatic areas, and meet security requirements.
     2.        Diplomatic missions are planned and designed to establish a distinct character and setting reflecting their national and international significance.
     3.        Diplomatic missions add visual interest and character to the suburb in which they are located.
     4.        Buildings and landscaping demonstrate an appreciation of the architectural style and landscape of the surrounding environs while representing the finest architectural thought of the corresponding nation.
     5.        Security arrangements required for diplomatic missions are unobtrusive and designed to relate to the surrounding context.

4.14.4 Land use for the Diplomatic Precinct (Yarralumla, Deakin, O'Malley and Curtin)
Land use for the Diplomatic Precinct (Yarralumla, Deakin, O'Malley and Curtin) should be in accordance with Figure 127, Figure 128 and Figure 129.
'Road' is a permitted use within the Curtin diplomatic estate, the location of which is to be determined at the time of estate development planning.
Figure 126: Land use for the Yarralumla, Deakin and Curtin Diplomatic Precinct
Permitted land uses on sites identified for 'Mixed Use' are:
       * National Capital Use
       * Consulting Rooms (veterinary services restricted to small/domestic animals only)
       * Health Centre
       * Office.

Figure 127: Land use for the O'Malley Diplomatic Precinct

4.14.5 Detailed conditions of planning, design and development

General
The planning and development of each site should be of a high quality, preferably