If in the opinion of the responsible authority this requirement is not relevant to the evaluation of an application, it may waive or reduce the requirement. A Design Response Plan is highly recommended. CLAUSE 55.02 NEIGHBOURHOOD CHARACTER AND INFRASTRUCTURE CLAUSE 55.02-1 NEIGHBOURHOOD CHARACTER Objectives Respect the existing n’hood character or contribute to a preferred n’hood character. Respond to the features of the site & the surrounding area. Standard B1 Response must be appropriate to the n’hood & the site. Design must respect the existing/preferred n’hood character & respond to the features of the site. Dwellings should be orientated to front streets High fencing in front of dwellings should be avoided. Dwellings should promote observation of streets & public open spaces. Decision Guidelines Before deciding on an application, the responsible authority must consider: Any relevant neighbourhood character objective, policy or statement set out in this scheme. The neighbourhood and site description. The design response. appropriate response: Not Applicable Complies Does Not Comply Variation Required Comments Describe how the proposal complies or otherwise with the Standard Describe how the proposal complies with the Objective if the Standard cannot be satisfied CLAUSE 55.02-2 RESIDENTIAL POLICY Objectives Ensure that residential development accords with SPPF, LPPF & planning polices; Support medium densities where it can take advantage of public transport & community infrastructure & services. An application must be accompanied by a written statement that explains how the policies are complied with. Standard B2 Written Statement describing how the development is consistent with any relevant policy for housing in the SPPF, LPPF, Municipal Strategic Statement and local planning policies. Decision Guidelines Before deciding on an application, the responsible authority must consider: The State Planning Policy Framework and the Local Planning Policy Framework including the Municipal Strategic Statement and local planning policies. The design response. appropriate response: Not Applicable Complies Does Not Comply Variation Required Comments Describe how the proposal complies or otherwise with the Standard Describe how the proposal complies with the Objective if the Standard cannot be satisfied CLAUSE 55.02-3 DWELLING DIVERSITY Objective Encourage a of dwelling sizes & types in development of ten or more dwellings Standard B3 Developments of 10+ dwellings should provide a range of dwelling sizes & types including dwellings with a different number of bedrooms; & at least one dwelling with a kitchen, bath or shower, & toilet & wash basin at ground floor level. Apply appropriate response: Not Applicable Complies Does Not Comply Variation Required Comments Describe how the proposal complies or otherwise with the Standard
Any relevant neighbourhood character objective, policy or statement set out in this scheme. The design response. The existing site coverage and any constraints imposed by existing developments or the features of the site. The site coverage of adjacent properties. The effect of the visual impact of the building and whether this is acceptable in the neighbourhood. CLAUSE 55.03-4 PERMEABILITY Objectives Reduce impact of increased stormwater run-off on the drainage system. To facilitate on-site stormwater infiltration Standard B9 >20 % of the site should be pervious. Decision Guidelines Before deciding on an application, the responsible authority must consider: Any relevant neighbourhood character objective, policy or statement set out in this scheme. The design response. The existing site coverage and any constraints imposed by existing developments. The capacity of the drainage network to accommodate additional stormwater. The capacity of the site to absorb run-off. The practicality of achieving at least 20 per cent site coverage of pervious surfaces, particularly on lots of less than 300 square metres. Apply appropriate response: Not Applicable Complies Does Not Comply Variation Required Comments Describe how the proposal complies or otherwise with the Standard Describe how the proposal complies with the Objective if the Standard cannot be satisfied CLAUSE 55.03-5 ENERGY EFFICIENCY Objectives To achieve & protect energy efficient residences. Reduce fossil fuel energy use & make appropriate use of daylight & solar energy Standard B10 Buildings should: Be orientated to make appropriate use of solar energy. Ensure energy efficiency of existing dwellings on adjoining lots is not unreasonably reduced. Living areas & private open space should be located on the north side of the dwelling, if practicable. Developments should be designed so that solar access to north-facing windows is maximised. Decision Guidelines Before deciding on an application, the responsible authority must consider: The design response. The size, orientation and slope of the lot. The existing amount of solar access to abutting properties. The availability of access to north-facing windows on the site. Apply appropriate response: Not Applicable Complies Does Not Comply Variation Required Comments Describe how the proposal complies or otherwise with the Standard Describe how the proposal complies with the Objective if the Standard cannot be satisfied CLAUSE 55.03-6 OPEN SPACE Objective Integrate with any public or communal open space provided in or adjacent to the development Standard B11 Any public or communal open space should: Apply appropriate response: Not Applicable Complies Does Not Comply Variation Required Comments