55.02 NEIGHBOURHOOD CHARACTER AND INFRASTRUCTURE 55.02-1 Neighbourhood Character Met? Standard B1 Met? Comments To ensure that the design respects the existing neighbourhood character or contributes to neighbourhood character. To ensure that development responds to the features of the site and the surrounding area Yes No N/A The design response must be appropriate to the neighbourhood and the site. Yes No N/A Guidance on how to use this template: It is important to a response to each of the standards in the comments section. Where a variation is sought, a response to the objective and the decision guidelines is required to justify your proposal. You may need to refer to the NCO for additional decision guidelines. Responding ‘complies’ without any corresponding information will not be accepted. The proposed design must respect the existing or preferred neighbourhood character and respond to the features of the site Yes No N/A 55.02-2 Residential Policy Met? Standard B3 Met? Comments To ensure that residential development is provided in accordance with any policy for housing in the State Planning Policy Framework and the Local Planning Policy Framework, including the Municipal Strategic Statement and local planning policies. To support medium densities in areas where development can take advantage of public transport and community infrastructure and services Yes No N/A An application must be accompanied by a written statement to the satisfaction of the responsible authority that describes how the development is consistent with any relevant policy for housing in the State Planning Policy Framework and the Local Planning Policy Framework, including the Municipal Strategic Statement and local planning policies. Yes No N/A 55.02-3 Dwelling Diversity Met? Standard B3 Met? Comments To encourage a of dwelling sizes and types in developments of ten or more dwellings Yes No N/A Developments of ten or more dwellings should provide a range of dwelling sizes and types, including: Dwellings with a different number of bedrooms. At least one dwelling that contains a kitchen, bath or shower, and a toilet and wash basin at ground floor level. Yes No N/A 55.02-4 Infrastructure Met? Standard B4 Met? Comments
To integrate the layout of the development with any public and communal open space provided in or adjacent to the development Yes No N/A If any public or communal open space is provided on site, it should: Be substantially fronted by dwellings, where appropriate Provide outlook for as many dwellings as practicable Be designed to protect any natural features on the site Be accessible and useable Yes No N/A NA 55.03-7 Safety Met? Standard B12 Met? Comments To ensure the layout of development provides for the safety and security of residents and property Yes No N/A Entrances to dwellings should not be obscured or isolated from the street and internal accessways Yes No N/A Planting creates unsafe spaces along streets and accessways should be avoided Yes No N/A Developments should be designed to provided good lighting, visibility and surveillance of car parks and internal accessways Yes No N/A Private spaces within developments should be protected from inappropriate use as public thoroughfares Yes No N/A 55.03-8 Landscaping Met? Standard B13 Met? Comments To encourage development that respects the landscape character of the neighbourhood To encourage development that maintains and enhances habitat for plants and animals in locations of habitat importance To provide appropriate landscaping To encourage the retention of mature vegetation on the site Yes No N/A The landscape layout and design should: Protect any predominant landscape features of the neighbourhood Take into account the soil type and drainage patterns of the site Allow for intended vegetation growth and structural protection of buildings In locations of habitat importance, maintain existing habitat and provide for new habitat for plants and animals Provide a safe, attractive and functional environment for residents Yes No N/A Development should provide for the retention or planting of trees, where these are part of the character of the neighbourhood Yes No N/A Development should provide for the replacement of any significant trees that have been removed in the 12 months prior to the application being made Yes No N/A The landscape design should specify landscape themes, vegetation (location and species), paving and lighting Yes No N/A NCO2 Modified requirements At 50% of a lot should be available for the planting of vegetation (excludes driveways and tennis courts of all surface types). Yes No N/A An area of 100sqm per dwelling with a minimum dimension of 8m, must be provided for vegetative landscaping that includes canopy trees. Yes No N/A
To encourage design detail that respects the existing or preferred neighbourhood character Yes No N/A NCO Modified requirements In addition to the attributes in clauses 55.06, the design of buildings should reflect the preferred neighbourhood character attributes, including: Landscape setting Building massing Height Colours, materials and finishes around buildings and setbacks. Yes No N/A Buildings should reference the attributes of classic houses and display a coastal design style of architecture. Yes No N/A Any new undercover or enclosed car parking space should be sited behind the main building façade. Yes No N/A Garages and carports should be visually compatible with the development and the existing or preferred neighbourhood character Yes No N/A 55.06-2 Front Fences Met? Standard B32 Met? Comments To encourage front fence design that respects the existing or preferred neighbourhood character Yes No N/A The design of fences should complement the design of the dwelling and any front fences on adjoining properties Yes No N/A A front fence within 3m of a street should not exceed: Streets in a Road Zone – 2m Other Streets – 1.5m Yes No N/A 55.06-3 Common Property Met? Standard B33 Met? Comments To ensure that communal open space, car parking, access lanes and site facilities are practical, attractive and easily maintained To avoid future management difficulties in areas of common ownership Yes No N/A Developments should clearly delineate public, communal and private areas Yes No N/A Yes No N/A Common property, should be functional and capable of efficient management Yes No N/A 55.06-4 Site Service Met? Standard B34 Met? Comments To ensure that site services can be installed and easily maintained To ensure that site facilities are accessible, adequate and attractive Yes No N/A The design and layout of dwellings and residential buildings should provide sufficient space (including easements where required) and facilities for services to be installed and maintained efficiently and economically Yes No N/A Bin and recycling enclosures, mailboxes and other site facilities should be adequate in size, durable, waterproof and blend in with the development Yes No N/A Bin and recycling enclosures should be located for convenient access Yes No N/A Mailboxes should be provided and located for convenient access Yes No N/A