Code Assessment · MCU22/0053

                                           room or private open
                                           space of another dwelling
                                           within 9 metres; and
                                       5. screening may incorporate
                                          solid translucent screens,
                                          shutters, perforated panels
                                          or trellises which have a
                                          maximum of 50%
                                          openings.

                                      Editor's Note—refer to figure
                                      AP3-1B and figure AP3-1C for
                                      design outcomes for overlooking.

                                      AO39.3                              Not applicable
                                      Dwellings provide:
                                       1. clearly identify private
                                          residential space by using
                                          features such as low walls,
                                          changes in surface texture
                                          or other landscape
                                          treatments; and
                                       2. private open space or an
                                          open balcony directly
                                          accessible from a habitable
                                          room with:
                                           1. a minimum area of
                                              9m²,
                                           2. a minimum dimension
                                              of 2.5 metres; and
                                           3. is clear of any utilities
                                              such as gas, water
                                              tanks and air
                                              conditioning units.

PO40                                  No acceptable outcome provided      Not applicable
Where adjoining land in a
residential zone or High Density
Residential Precinct, development
ensures that the siting, design and
hours of operation do not
unreasonably impact on the
amenity enjoyed by users of
adjoining or nearby premises.

Overlooking                           AO41                                Not applicable
PO41                                  Development is designed and
Development provides reasonable       arranged to avoid overlooking by
privacy, amenity and use of indoor    siting windows and outdoor
and outdoor living areas to           areas, (including balconies and