Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00360:clause:1_10:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00360
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 10 (pt 1/2)
Character Range: 9952–13032

10                         1

11 to 20                   2

21 to 30                   3

31 to 40                   4

41 or more                 5 + 1 for every 10 additional dwellings over 41

Environmental performance

Development should incorporate passive solar design to optimise heat storage in winter and reduce heat transfer in summer. Potential design options include maximising thermal mass in the floors and walls of north facing rooms, overhangs and shading devices such as awnings, blinds and screens.

Operable screening such as louvres, sliding, folding or retractable elements should be designed to provide shade and protection from natural elements. Operable screening elements must be integrated with building design. All western windows must include operable screens capable of preventing summer sun ingress.

Building design must incorporate shading and glare control, particularly to manage sun penetration in warmer months. Design features could include:

       * balconies or sun shading that extend far enough to shade summer sun, but allow winter sun to penetrate living areas

       * shading devices such as eaves, awnings, balconies, pergolas, external louvres

       * horizontal shading to north facing window

       * vertical shading to east and particularly west facing windows

       * operable shading to allow adjustment

Building design must achieve the following:

       * Living rooms and private open spaces of at least 70% of apartments in a building must receive a minimum of 3 hours direct sunlight between 9am and 3pm on the winter solstice (21 June).

       * A maximum of 15% of apartments in a building receive no direct sunlight between 9am and 3pm on the winter solstice (21 June).

All habitable rooms must have an operable window in an external wall with a total minimum glass area of not less than 15% of the floor area of the room. Courtyards, skylights and high level windows (with sills above 1700mm) may only be used as a secondary light source in habitable rooms.

'Snorkel' arrangements are not permitted.

All habitable rooms, including bathrooms and toilets, should be naturally ventilated. Building design should demonstrate consideration of the building's orientation to maximise capture and use of prevailing breezes, depths of habitable rooms, openable windows and the use of awnings and louvres to funnel breezes. Light wells must not be the primary air source for habitable rooms.

The number of residential dwellings with natural cross ventilation is maximised to create a comfortable indoor environment for residents. 60% of dwellings across the site must be naturally cross ventilated.

Development proposals should generally be in accordance with ACT Government requirements for water sensitive urban design, including any provisions of the Territory Plan or supporting policy documents.

Parking, access and movement

Parking should generally be in accordance with ACT Government planning requirements, including in relation to cars, motorcycles and bicycles.

Development