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6. Landscape Code
9.4.5 Landscaping Code
Amenity Table 9.4.5.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
General Requirements
Amenity
PO1 AO1 Complies: -
Landscaped areas— Landscaping is designed, planted and maintained in A Landscape Plan has been prepared and designed
accordance with PSP2 Landscaping. in accordance with PSP2 Landscape Policy (Refer
1. enhance the visual amenity and to Appendix C).
natural landscape character of the Once approved, it is anticipated that the proposed
site, streetscape and local area; Editor’s Note— The quantity of landscaped open landscaping will be planted and maintained in
2. retain natural landscape features; space, including landscaped buffers, required for accordance with PSP 2 Landscaping Policy and any
3. enhance buffer areas around property various land uses is specified in the relevant use conditions of approval.
boundaries; code.
4. suit the relative size and nature of the
development and its setting;
5. reduce the visual impact of large or
bulky structures and fencing;
6. screen incompatible land uses;
7. conceal service, car parking and
loading areas; and
8. provide privacy between any dwellings
or accommodation on and adjoining
the site to a height and density
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appropriate to the scale of the
development.
Design
PO2 AO2.1 Complies: -
Site layout and building and landscape design— Existing site trees and landscape features such as The site’s existing vegetation is not mapped as
rock outcrops are integrated into the development being significant vegetation. Existing plantings on
1. provides for soft landscaping to be wherever possible. the site will be replaced with the revised landscape
established in and around the proposal, which includes extensive frontage works
development; and buffer plantings throughout the development
2. maximises the retention of large (Refer to proposed landscape plan as Appendix
canopy trees; C).
3. minimises the extent of impervious Landscape planter boxes are proposed on the north
paved areas; first floor balconies to provide improved aesthetics
4. provides for suitable plant layouts and when viewed from the street and amenity for the
densities; residents of those units.
5. facilitates the adoption of appropriate
planting techniques; and
6. considers on-going maintenance AO2.2 Not applicable
requirements to assure the Below ground components of buildings, including
establishment and ongoing survival of basement carparks, do not extend beyond the
plantings above ground footprint to allow for deep
7. reduces the impact of buildings and landscaping particularly within building setback
structures. areas.
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AO2.3 Complies: -
Editor's note— Refer to Figure AP3-4A and Figure Alternatives to impervious pavement are provided The development provides significant areas of soft
AP3-4B for appropriate landscaping outcomes for and are located where landscaping and existing landscaping (exceeding Council’s minimum
residential development and Figure AP3-11B and vegetation will benefit from increased infiltration of requirements), which provide additional
Figure AP3-5A for landscaping outcomes for centre rainwater. opportunities for shade trees and accompanying
development. landscaping. The development also proposes
pervious pavement in the form of a planted
landscape “median” strip as part of the proposed
access driveway which shall also facilitate
infiltration of rainwater. Refer to Landscape Plan in
Appendix C.
Complies:
AO2.4
Plants are grouped in mulched beds rather than
Plants are grouped in mulched beds rather than
planted individually to provide for optimum growing
planted individually to provide for optimum growing
conditions and minimal maintenance. Refer to
conditions and less maintenance.
Landscape Plan in Appendix C.
AO2.5 Complies:
Plants do not rely on extensive maintenance The proposed landscaping includes native ground
regimes such as hedging. covers and shrubs, which do not require extensive
maintenance regimes.
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AO2.6 Complies:
Plants do not generally rely on watering systems, The proposed landscaping will incorporate low
however where necessary the design includes a maintenance species which are tolerant of climatic
sprinkler or drip irrigation system that delivers water conditions.
for optimum plant growth and minimum
evaporation. Should irrigation be proposed, an automated drip
system would apply to all garden beds and pop-up
sprinklers will provided to all grassed areas.
AO2.7 Complies:
Edges of different surfaces and gardens are defined The site’s proposed landscape areas will
to assist with maintenance. incorporate edges that will assist with the long term
maintenance of the landscaping.
AO2.8 Not applicable
For retaining walls, rock facing or mass rock walls
are used rather than rendered block, concrete or
other urban style walls.
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Complies:
AO2.9 The development’s finishes include timber and
Timbers and other natural materials that reflect the natural materials that reflect the colours and
colours and textures of the landscape are textures of the landscape. Refer to the material and
incorporated. finishes palette in Appendix B.
Complies:
The development utilises durable materials which
AO2.10
do not require regular treatment or maintenance.
Timbers which are allowed to fade to grey and
Refer to the material and finishes palette in
metals that are designed to rust are used rather
Appendix B).
than materials which require regular treatment or
maintenance.
Street Trees
PO3 AO3.1 Performance outcome
Street trees within road reserves provide effective A minimum of 2 street trees are provided per lot or The existing streetscape utilises verge planting as
canopy shading having regard to the size and scale every 8 metres of frontage, whichever is the opposed to street trees, as such, the proposal
of the road reserve and the location of services and greater. seeks to maintain the existing verge planting along
other structures. the site’s frontage to maintain consistency with the
existing streetscape.
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AO3.2 Performance outcomes
Street trees are planted a minimum of 1m from the Refer above
back of the kerb in the road reserve verge and are
of a species that do not impact on services.
PO4 AO4
Street trees in towns and villages, are consistent Where a street or locality has an identified Complies
with the existing streetscape character. character derived from existing vegetation, similar The proposed streetscape and verge landscaping
or identical species are used. seeks to maintain the existing character through the
use of similar species.
Editor’s Note— character trees may be exotic
species not endemic to the area such as
Jacaranda, Poinciana or Fig trees.
Safety and security
PO5 AO5.1 Complies:
Landscaping is designed and located to maximise Landscaping features like planting, changes of The development includes a clearly defined
the safety and security of public and private areas material and texture, pedestrian shelter, changes of pedestrian entry and driveway. The development
by— level, artwork, signage, low walls, seating and the has been designed to incorporate low growing
like define desired movement areas and delineate species and shrub in the verge consistent with the
1. clearly defining the boundaries public and private areas. existing streetscape. The planting area is well set
between private and public spaces; back from the footpath, well defined and facilitates
2. promoting casual surveillance of Editor's Note—Refer to Figure 6.4.4.4 and Figure casual surveyance and traffic sightlines.
buildings and public areas from the AP3-5A
street and other public areas for
personal security reasons; AO5.2 Complies:
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3. avoiding concealment spots; Landscaping allows adequate visibility for casual The proposed landscaping provides opportunities
4. maintaining safe sight distances to surveillance of public and semi-public spaces. for casual surveillance of public and semi-public
and from road and building corners, spaces.
car park entrances and driveways;
5. maintain safe sight distances at AO5.3 Complies:
planting bed ends within car parks; Landscaping including fences, walls, outdoor The proposed development includes fences and
6. designing to discourage graffiti; furniture and artworks are designed to avoid blind outdoor structures that do not provide opportunities
7. ensuring vegetation does not inhibit spots or places of concealment. for concealment.
the effectiveness of street lighting or
conceal signage; and AO5.4 Not applicable
8. separating and defining pedestrian Blank solid front fences are avoided and where a
and vehicle circulation routes. solid wall is required elements such as a vertical
garden, creepers, murals or vandal resistant paint
are incorporated.
AO5.5 Performance outcome:
Front fences are no more than 1.2 metres high or The front fence is proposed to be solid and 1.5m
1.8 metres if at least 50% transparent high across the site’s frontage. The proposed fence
will be positioned 2m back from the front boundary
and fully screened by landscaping. (Refer to
Appendix C).
AO5.6 Complies:
Landscaping is provided between the fence and the Landscaping is proposed between the front fence
street frontage. and the street frontage.
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AO5.7 Complies:
Street trees and trees in car parking areas and next Trees in carparking areas and next to paths have
to pathways have a minimum canopy clearance been carefully selected to facilitate vehicles
height of 2.4 metres, increasing to 5.0 metres movements.
where trucks and buses frequently use the route.
AO5.8 Complies:
Root guards are utilised around species with Root guard can be applied where considered
potentially invasive roots to avoid trip hazards. necessary based on the species of trees.
AO5.9 Complies:
Landscaping allows for safe vehicle sight lines at Landscaping and street trees have been
driveways. appropriately designed and located to allow for safe
Editor's Note— Refer to Figure 9.4.5.4. sight lines.
Energy efficiency
PO6 AO6.1 Complies
Landscaping assists in passive solar access, the Landscape elements are positioned to shade walls, Refer to the proposed Landscape Plan included in
provision of shade, microclimate management and windows and outdoor areas from afternoon Appendix C. This plan demonstrates that the
energy conservation. (western) sun. landscape elements are positioned to shade walls,
windows and outdoor areas where possible.
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AO6.2 Complies
Landscapes facilitate winter sun access to living Refer to the proposed Landscape Plan (Appendix
areas, north facing windows and public spaces. C), which illustrates that solar access will be
available to all dwellings and outdoor living areas
during the winter months of the year.
AO6.3 Complies:
Landscapes, fences and walls allow exposure of The development has been architecturally designed
living and public areas to prevailing summer to facilitate access to prevailing summer breezes
breezes and protection against winter winds. and protection against winter winds.
Complies
AO6.4
Landscape elements are not anticipated to
Landscape elements do not shade solar collector
adversely affect or shade adjoining premises solar
devices during the middle 6 hours of the day.
devices during the middle 6 hours of the day.
Stormwater Drainage
PO7 No acceptable outcome provided Complies
Landscaping integrates stormwater drainage and
Landscaping is expected to utilise stormwater
water sensitive urban design elements.
drainage and water sensitive design elements to
ensure healthy plant growth. Refer to the
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Landscape Plan in Appendix C and Engineering
plans in Appendix E.
Natural Drainage
PO8 AO8.1 Not applicable
Landscaping maintains or enhances the quality of Landscaping works maintain and enhance natural There are no natural drainage lines on the site.
surface water and groundwater. drainage lines (including creeks, gullies, waterways
and wetlands) to convey stormwater
AO8.2 Not applicable
Riparian buffers are maintained and rehabilitated.
AO8.3 Complies
Within paved or sealed surfaces, tree grates Pervious areas have been incorporated into access
provide for water and natural air movement driveway which allows rainwater to infiltrate the
however are not to be used as drain. ground.
Bank stability
PO9 AO9 Not applicable
Works or structures do not impact on erosion or Structures and recreational facilities (including
bank stability. playgrounds, pergolas, barbeques etc.) are setback
a minimum of 30 metres from the top of the bank of
any watercourse and 10 metres from the top of the
bank of any drainage line.
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Species selection
PO10 AO10.1 Complies:
Plant species: Plantings— The development is not located within a landscape
character area. The proposal seeks to avoid
1. are appropriate to the biophysical 1. comprise plant species identified for undesirable plant species as identified in PSP2
conditions and landscape character of the relevant landscape character area Landscaping. The proposed landscaping provides
the area; in PSP2 Landscaping; for different levels of understorey and taller species
2. are suitable for the space available, 2. avoid undesirable plant species to ensure that it complements the built form and
the level of visual and climatic identified in PSP2 Landscaping; and other use areas i.e carparking, refuse areas and
exposure, the functional requirements 3. incorporate appropriate understorey site entry.
of the site and the scale of the and taller species to provide screening
development; and softening to all levels of building
3. provide appropriate levels of shade bulk, parking areas, manoeuvring,
and sunlight to occupants of the loading areas and open stormwater
development throughout the year; treatment infrastructure.
4. minimise the demand for water use;
5. do not cause potential damage to
buildings or structures; AO10.2
Not applicable
6. are not harmful to pedestrians, For landscaping around pool areas—
The development does not propose a swimming
particularly around schools, childcare
1. no more than 25% of the landscaping pool.
centres, shopping areas and other
is with exotic plant species, provided
high pedestrian areas;
none of the plant species are
7. in intensively used environments, can
undesirable plants identified in PSP2
endure high levels of activity;
Landscaping; and
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8. do not attract wildlife to high risk 2. palms are specifically located in group
areas; and plantings in accordance with PSP2
9. reduce the visual impact of the Landscaping plants.
development including any stormwater
treatment infrastructure.
AO10.3 Complies:
Koala food trees are not planted in close proximity No koala food trees are proposed as part of the
to the major road network. development.
Car Parks
PO11 AO11.1 Not applicable
Landscaping of car parking areas is designed to— One advanced canopy tree (a minimum of 45 litres
The development is not of scale that warrants a
pot size) is provided for every 4 car parking spaces.
canopy tree for car parking areas. Most of the
1. reduce the visual impact of the
carparks are located under the proposed building.
development, softening the
appearance of hardstand areas;
2. define parking areas;
Not applicable
3. provide advanced canopy trees to AO11.2
Refer above.
shade vehicles and to reduce reflected A minimum area of 5m² around the base of each
radiation; canopy tree, is treated with a porous surface such
4. maximise opportunities for infiltration as mulch with groundcovers and protected from
of rainwater on-site; and intrusion of vehicles.
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5. minimise contaminated runoff entering AO11.3 Complies:
the stormwater system and a Runoff from car parking areas is directed to Private carparking areas will be directed to
watercourse. landscaped areas to minimise contaminated runoff, landscape areas (Refer to Appendix E)
including hydrocarbons, entering the stormwater
system and watercourses.
AO11.4 Complies
Canopy trees are protected from vehicle damage by Refer above.
providing adequate sized garden beds.
AO11.5 Complies
Plants with thorns, fruit or berries are avoided in car Plants with thorns, fruit and berries are not
parks. proposed in car parking areas.
Editor's note— Refer to Figure AP3-5B
Services, utilities and infrastructure
PO12 AO12.1 Complies
Vegetation does not pose a risk to the safety or Vegetation planted within the easement of an Refer to the species list provided as part of the
reliability of services, utilities or infrastructure overhead powerline or, where there is no Landscape Plan (Refer to Appendix C).
including substations, overhead powerlines, power easement, the area of influence of a powerline, has
poles and transformers, street lamps, stormwater a mature height of no more than 3.5 metres.
catchment pits, and underground services and
utilities. AO12.2 Not applicable
Vegetation planted within an underground
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powerline easement does not have a mature root
system in excess of 150 millimetres in depth and is
not located directly over the powerline.
AO12.3 Not applicable
Regardless of the width of the easement,
vegetation adjoining easements must be separated
from the power pole or other infrastructure by a
distance at least equal to the maximum mature
height of the vegetation.
AO12.4 Complies:
For power lines that connect to a premises, the Refer to the species list provided as part of the
height of plant species at maturity provides for a 2 Landscape Plan (Refer to Appendix C).
metre clearance below the power line.
AO12.5 Complies:
With the exception of electricity infrastructure, trees Refer to proposed Landscape Plan (Appendix C)
and large shrubs are located a minimum of—
1. 4 metres from street lamps;
2. 2 metres from stormwater catchment
pits; and
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3. 2 metres from underground services
and utilities.
AO12.6 Complies:
Plants are located to enable tradespersons to Refer to proposed Landscape Plan (Appendix C)
access, view and inspect service meters, such as
water and electricity meters.
AO12.7 Complies
Root barriers are installed around trees that are This requirement can be incorporated as part of the
located within 3 metres of any infrastructure or that conditions of approval.
have potentially invasive roots.
Landscaped entry statement
PO13 AO13.1 Not applicable
Entry statements to residential or business estates Tree and plant massing are the dominant features
are: of entry statements, rather than the entry being
dominated by built elements such as masonry
1. integrated with the natural landscape walls, waterfalls and assembled rock outcrops.
character of the locality; and
2. require low maintenance. AO13.2 Not applicable
Landscaped entry statements are low maintenance
and located entirely within privately owned land.
Editor's note—Refer to Figure 9.4.5.5
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PO14
Landscaping in the road reserve, parkland or any No acceptable outcome provided Complies:
land intended to transfer to public ownership or Landscaping is proposed to be provided within the
Council responsibility is low maintenance. front verge is shown as shown on the Landscape
Plan, and will be low maintenance (Refer to
Appendix C).