Criteria for assessment Part A - Criteria for assessable development Table 7.2.3.4.a – Earlville local plan code – assessable development Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Applicant response For assessable development Design PO1 The height of buildings and structures ensures: (a) taller buildings on appropriately sized land are constructed to prevent horizontal sprawl, maximising opportunities for public space; (b) that there is a transition of building heights from the Earlville core precinct to the surrounding residential neighbourhoods; (c) activation through high quality public and spaces at ground level. Note – A visual impact assessment may be required where a proposed development exceeds the height stated in AO1.1. Planning scheme policy – Landscape values provides guidance on undertaking a visual impact assessment. Note – a proposed development exceeds the height stated in AO1.1, the proposed setbacks and site coverage will be assessed in relation to the proposed height. AO1.1 The height and of development is consistent with the outcomes specified within Table 7.2.3.4.b. Note – Height is inclusive of the roof height. AO1.2 Buildings greater than 4 storeys are set back from property boundaries: (a) ½ the height of the building or structure where adjacent to a Residential zone or existing residential development; or (b) ¼ the height of the building or structure where adjacent any other zone. Note – Figures 7.2.3.4.a and 7.2.3.4.b provides visual guidance to the setback provisions for buildings greater than four storeys. Note – Refer to the definition of Residential zones contained in Schedule 1.2. AO1.3 Areas around the building at the ground level are activated through: (a) high quality landscaping affording pedestrian comfort and meeting or recreating spaces; (b) land uses such as offices, shops or food and drink outlets; (c) high quality urban design; (d) a positive character and identity. Note – AO1.3 will be applied to residential development only where it: (a) is within a mixed-use building; or
devices, and architectural features that contribute to an emerging identity for the Earlville Major centre. Open space, pedestrian and cycle networks PO5 Development delivers pedestrian, cycling and road connections in locations shown on the Earlville local plan maps contained in Schedule 2 to improve the connectivity within the local plan area and provide public transport supportive neighbourhoods and environments. AO5.1 No acceptable outcomes are provided. Car parking area PO6 Development ensures that off-street parking is not a dominant visual feature of development. AO6.1 Development ensures car parking areas are not dominant visual features through incorporating: (a) articulated and enclosed car parking facilities; or (b) car parking areas that are sleeved behind buildings encompassing land uses; or (c) car parking areas that are provided in a number of smaller parts over a large site; or (d) car parking areas that are screened through dense landscaping. Note – Planning scheme policy – prevention through environmental design (CPTED) provides guidance on the incorporation of safe design principles. Additional requirements for Precinct 1 – Earlville core PO7 Development in the Precinct 1 - Earlville core represents the highest intensity of retail and commercial land use and building design within the Earlville local plan area. AO7.1 No acceptable outcomes are provided. Additional requirements for Precinct 2 – Earlville frame PO8 AO8.1