Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174:reg:10:p43
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 43/99)
Character Range: 463780–466770

to any subsequent alteration, extension or rebuilding. The general conditions will also apply with the exception of those that are modified by any special design and siting requirements notified prior to the offer or grant of a lease.

Re‑building

The National Capital Authority will consider a proposal for re‑building or any major alterations of an existing building which materially alters the bulk or appearance of the building, only if it is accompanied by a plan indicating a scheme of comprehensive development of the block in accordance with announced policies for the area in which the block is located.

Relationship between neighbouring buildings
The height, bulk, form, siting and character of building proposals in relation to neighbouring buildings, roads and landscape must not be conducive to congestion of parking and road facilities in the locality, and must ensure a harmonious relationship with adjoining buildings. To implement this general policy, it is necessary for the following design and siting controls to be exercised. In special circumstances, it may be necessary for the National Capital Authority to determine additional conditions to those set out hereunder.

Coverage
Unless otherwise specifically provided for, the area occupied by buildings including any out‑buildings on a block should not exceed one‑half of the total area of the block.

Height
Generally, the height of any building should not exceed two storeys.

Plot ratio
The Plot Ratio must not be greater than 0.40 for residential buildings other than detached houses, and 1.00 for commercial and industrial buildings, unless otherwise specifically provided for.

Building line and setbacks
The design and siting conditions for detached houses with respect to set backs from the front, side and rear boundaries will apply to residential buildings other than detached houses.
The building lines and set backs for commercial and industrial buildings will be such distances as may be approved in particular circumstances.

External appearance of buildings
The external treatment of buildings, including materials, colours and general standards of finish must ensure that the buildings, walls, fences and other ancillary structures are appropriate to and not discordant with the general development and amenity of the locality.
To implement this general condition it is necessary for the following design and siting conditions to be exercised. In special circumstances, it may be necessary for the National Capital Authority to determine additional design and siting conditions to those set out hereunder.

Roofs
Permanently highly reflective metal roofs will not be approved.
Generally, tiled roofs having a strong pattern or marked colour contrast will not be approved.

Structures above roofs
The design and siting conditions for detached houses with respect to structures above roofs will apply to buildings other than detached houses.

Façades
All façades of commercial and industrial buildings