Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174:reg:10:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 11/99)
Character Range: 375363–378301

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 exhibiting a distinctive design character reflecting the architecture of the country.

Building form and envelope
Large bulky building form is to be avoided. The building by its form should follow the slope of the land, rather than contrasting with it.
The height of any building should not exceed three storeys above natural ground level.
Basements are permitted in addition to the number of storeys above natural ground level. Basements must be predominantly below natural ground level. Where the finished floor level of the storey immediately above the basement is greater than one metre above natural ground level, a basement will be considered a storey above natural ground level.
Plant and equipment should be contained within the roof form, in basements, or otherwise incorporated into building design and screened from view. Minor building elements for roof top plant are permitted where they do not increase the building height as it presents to public street frontages or other public places. Solar panels on roofs are permitted.
Buildings must be setback a minimum of 10 metres from street frontages. Side and rear setbacks are to be in accordance with Conditions of Lease and Development. With the exception of buildings associated with security measures, such as guard houses, all buildings must be set back in accordance with the above.
The plot ratio should not exceed 0.35.
Externally exposed plumbing and mechanical plant including duct work will not be permitted. All mechanical plant and equipment should be contained within buildings or service yards and should be suitably screened from public view.
The design, material and colour of building roofs are of particular importance and should be sympathetic with that of surrounding development.

Architectural requirements
All buildings and structures on site are to exhibit a high degree of architectural quality in their design and use of materials. All buildings and structures must also enhance the prestigious setting with substantial landscaped gardens.
Traditional architectural styles are encouraged in the Diplomatic Precinct where buildings contribute to the distinct character of such areas and reflect their national and international significance.
Highly reflective materials for roofs and walls, including mirrored glazing, are not permitted.

Landscape design
Landscape design for individual blocks should seek to enhance the visual quality of the area and integrate the building with its landscape setting.
Not less than 40% of total site area should be for soft planting area. Soft planting area means an area of permeable land within a block covered by trees, grass or