Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174:reg:10:p66
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 66/99)
Character Range: 525953–528989

in Figure 150.
Figure 150: Extent of Northbourne Avenue and the Federal Highway for the purposes of section 4.28

Background
A traveller's first perception of a city's character is gained upon approach and arrival. When arriving in Canberra it is important that the traveller is aware of the special symbolic and functional significance of the National Capital. The Federal Highway is a principal northern approach route to the National Capital, transitioning into Northbourne Avenue.
Design and development of the corridor should heighten the traveller's first perception of the National Capital, and enhance recognition of the special symbolic and functional significance of the National Capital. Expectations should be built up by progressively formalising the design character as the corridor approaches the city centre.
As the final approach to the city centre and Central National Area, the design of Northbourne Avenue and development flanking the avenue, should be of a standard that places it alongside other significant urban boulevards both nationally and internationally. Northbourne Avenue should be distinguished by a formality that is uniquely Australian.

Objectives for City and Gateway Corridor
 1.        Create an identifiable approach, which increases in formality as it gets closer to the city centre and Central National Area, and which clearly signifies the symbolic and functional roles of the National Capital.
 2.        Encourage a design‑led approach to development with a focus on high quality interfaces between built form and urban landscapes.
 3.        Ensure that buildings and landscape exhibit design excellence in recognition of the corridor's role as a key northern approach route to the city.
 4.        Create a landscape setting, including deep root plantings, to provide amenity, assist with climate control, and create comfort for pedestrians.
 5.        Encourage sustainability as a base requirement for all new buildings.

Land use
Land use for all sites, including both National Land and Territory Land, must be in accordance with the relevant zone identified under the Territory Plan.

Transitional arrangements for development applications
Development applications submitted to the Territory planning authority prior to 4 April 2019 are not subject to the provisions of section 4.28 of the National Capital Plan. Development applications lodged prior to this date are subject to the provisions of the National Capital Plan and the Territory Plan as in force at the time of the application being made.

Detailed conditions of planning, design and development

Building envelope

Building heights

Northbourne Avenue
Buildings adjacent to Northbourne Avenue are to be a maximum of 25 metres in height above datum ground level measured from the front boundary adjoining Northbourne Avenue. Where a building includes a residential apartment that incorporates a two story or mezzanine unit, (above ground level), building height may be increased to 27.5 metres.
Buildings at the intersection