Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174:front:0:p66
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 185622–188725

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 land primarily for residential purposes are to continue.
        3.                    Design of buildings in proximity to the Prime Minister's Lodge must reflect the dominant urban design character of the locality.

4.5.4 Land use for Deakin/Forrest Residential Area Precinct
Land use for the Deakin/Forrest Residential Area Precinct should be in accordance with Figure 30.

Figure 30: Land use for the Deakin Forrest Residential Precinct
The following uses are permitted on 'Residential' blocks:
       * Residential
       * Home Business.
Commercial accommodation including serviced apartments is not permitted.
Permitted land uses for 'Land Use A' are:
       * Residential
       * Diplomatic Mission
       * Commercial Accommodation (Hotel and Serviced Apartment only).

4.5.5 Detailed conditions of planning, design and development

General
To ensure excellent urban design for this important residential precinct adjacent to Parliament House, the quantitative standards, with the exception of building height and plot ratio, may be varied where it can be demonstrated that this would result in an excellent urban design outcome. All residential development proposals are subject to public notification and consultation with lessees and residents in the Deakin/ Forrest residential area.
The general development conditions include:
       * The principal residential character of the area and the use of the land for residential purposes are to continue.
       * Development throughout the area, except for sites fronting State Circle, should not be more than two storeys in height and generally no more than eight metres above the natural ground level.
       * Development throughout the area, except for sites fronting State Circle, should have a maximum plot ratio of 0.4.
       * Design of buildings in proximity to the Prime Minister's Lodge should reflect the dominant urban design character of the locality.
       * Roof mounted aerials, masts and satellite dishes should be located to have a low visual impact.

Location specific
The following conditions apply to residential sites fronting State Circle between Hobart and Adelaide Avenues.
The objectives of these development conditions are to:
       * Provide for high quality residential development of a scale and character appropriate to the setting of Parliament House and the Main Avenue role of State Circle.
       * Protect the residential amenity of rear neighbours in terms of privacy, sunlight access and provision of a landscape buffer.
       * Reduce traffic access from residences 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