Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174:front:0:p67
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 188467–191376

to State Circle.
       * Provide for a variety of housing types and sizes.

Block amalgamation
Block amalgamation may involve more than two blocks.

Building height
Any redevelopment of blocks will result in buildings that address State Circle and should be two storeys in height. If blocks are amalgamated three storeys is permissible. If a block is isolated by amalgamation three storeys may be permissible.

Plot ratio
The plot ratio for residential redevelopment of existing blocks is 0.4. If sites are amalgamated the plot ratio may be up to 0.8. An exception applies to blocks flanking Melbourne Avenue (Block 1 Section 6 Forrest and Block 9 Section 3 Deakin) which are permitted to develop to a plot ratio of 0.8 without amalgamation.  For other blocks, including blocks isolated by amalgamation, a plot ratio higher than 0.4 and up to a maximum of 0.8 may also be permissible (where it can be demonstrated that this would result in an excellent urban design outcome).

Architecture
Architectural treatment should be of the highest quality, reflecting the prestigious character of the area. The provision of legible entries, accessible from the street, is encouraged as a means of enriching the streetscape. Buildings should be modulated and provided with articulation elements such as porches, balconies, bay window and shade devices, to provide visual interest to the streetscape. Balconies off living areas should generally have a minimum dimension of 2.5 metres.
Due consideration should be given to the roof form and roofscape of buildings. Roof top plant and equipment, if required, should be carefully integrated with the roof form and design of the building and screened from public view from the street. Internal floor to ceiling dimensions should generally be a minimum of 2.7 metres to promote natural lighting and cross‑ventilation, consistent with energy efficiency objectives and creation of generously scaled façades.

Vehicle access
Vehicle access should be consistent with the principle shown in Figure 31. Blocks, including amalgamated blocks, with a frontage to a road other than State Circle may have access to that road. Site planning should ensure that vehicles are able to enter and leave the site in a forward direction.
The number of vehicular access points to and from State Circle should be minimised in the interests of traffic safety, convenience and streetscape quality.
Figure 31: Deakin Forrest Residential Precinct ‑ Indicative block amalgamation and access

Building envelopes
Buildings should generally be contained within the building envelopes depicted in Figure 32.
Figure 32: Deakin Forrest Residential Precinct ‑ Building envelopes and setbacks

Setbacks
Setback from State Circle should be 10 metres. Building articulation elements such as balconies, entries and shading devices may be permitted forward of the primary setback.
The minimum setback of buildings