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lighting, street trees and planting beds should be of high quality and should reinforce the amenity and visual quality of the pedestrian environment. Street trees and other large trees are to be planted in deep‑root soil conditions. Existing large trees are to be retained (where possible).
Figure 27: Section 9 Barton – Indicative landscape/streetscape

Public domain and off‑site works
A retail plaza is to be provided on the corner of Macquarie Street and the side street (see Figure 28) and furnished with lighting, seating and paving to provide an attractive public area for outdoor cafés and restaurants.
The developer is to carry out off‑site works to create a high quality public domain commensurate with a vibrant and attractive mixed use precinct.
On‑street parking, verge landscaping, paving, lighting and furniture should be provided using high quality durable materials.

Sustainable development
Development proposals will demonstrate a high level of performance in terms of environmental design including energy efficiency, climate management and water sensitive urban design.
Figure 28: Section 9 Barton – Indicative pedestrian links

Public notification
All applications for Works Approval for major development are subject to public notification and consultation. The determination of those applications that constitute major works is at the discretion of the National Capital Authority.

4.5 DEAKIN/FORREST RESIDENTIAL AREA PRECINCT CODE

4.5.1 Precinct location
The Deakin/Forrest Residential Area Precinct comprises the area bounded by State Circle, Canberra Avenue, National Circuit and Adelaide Avenue. The Precinct also encompasses the site of St Andrew's Church, the Embassy of Italy, Collins Park and diplomatic missions in Red Hill.
Figure 29 illustrates the location of the Deakin/Forrest Residential Area Precinct.
Figure 29: Deakin Forrest Residential Area Precinct location

4.5.2 Background
The importance of the Deakin/Forrest residential area stems from its frontage to the Main Avenue of State Circle, its location within the Griffins' Land Axis, and from its close proximity and relationship to Parliament House. The residential area is an example of the twentieth century 'Garden City' planning concepts that the Griffin's adopted in their designs for Canberra.
The Deakin/Forrest residential area forms part of the original 'Blandfordia' subdivision by the Federal Capital Advisory Committee and the Federal Capital Commission, which was based on 'Garden City' and 'City Beautiful' concepts.
There is a National Capital interest in ensuring that development surrounding, and in close proximity to, Parliament House is of the highest design quality.

4.5.3 Objectives for Deakin/Forrest Residential Area Precinct
        1.                    The residential areas of Deakin and Forrest that lie between State Circle and National Circuit will maintain and enhance the character of the National Capital and will be planned and developed in accordance with its national significance.
        2.                    The principle residential character of the area and the use of the