Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174:reg:10:p8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 8/99)
Character Range: 367093–369961

are to be used on the eastern side of the Peninsula within a defined theme.
Figure 120: Acton Peninsula – Landscape character

Built form (refer Figure 121)
Any new development should be designed to take advantage of the views between the Peninsula and City Hill, Commonwealth Avenue, the Parliamentary Zone, and Parliament House. Opportunities for visitors to enjoy views toward the Brindabella Mountains and the western Lake should also be provided.
The siting of buildings should respond to the alignments of the former Lennox Crossing, King Edward Terrace and City Hill axes, as depicted in Figure 119 and Figure 121.
Design should respond to the site topography, views, landmarks, vegetation, orientation, microclimate, drainage and services.
The architecture and landscape design should contribute positively to the unique identity of the Peninsula.
Buildings should be consolidated into precincts.
The massing and bulk of large structures should be modulated to reduce their apparent scale and impact.
The built form should emphasise the natural terrain.
The scale and proportion of all structures should integrate the built form harmoniously into the site and environs.
Buildings should be energy efficient, utilising leading practice passive design strategies.
Figure 121: Acton Peninsula – Built form

Building height
Buildings are not to protrude above the tree canopy and will be limited in height to a maximum of 16 metres above natural ground level.
A landmark structure or building element in excess of 16 metres high may be considered at the end of the lower Peninsula in the locality indicated on Figure 121.
No building or structure exceeding RL 617 in height will be permitted.

Building design
Finished floor levels of each building must comply with requirements of Guideline for Lakeshore Development Sites and Guideline for Siting of Buildings.
Buildings must respond to the climate through use of devices such as sun shades which add depth and modelling to the building faces and maximise energy efficiency.
Roof forms (including mechanical plant, service systems and the like) are to be integrated with the design of the buildings.
Lift overruns and roof mounted plant and other structures are permitted only if contained within an enclosure appropriate to the roof form.

Material and finishes
Building materials, finishes and details should be high quality reflecting the national significance of the site and its uses.
Materials must be low maintenance, durable, with a design life in excess of 50 years.
Highly reflective wall or roof materials are not permitted.
The lower portions of buildings from ground to first floor level must be well articulated and modulated to provide scale and shelter for people circulating around the buildings.
The size and detailing of the material in the lower portions of the buildings must similarly be of