Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU25 0067 (As Published)

                                        Figure 14 – Eucalypt to be retained with regard to existing footpath



               Privacy and Overlooking
               Acceptable Outcome AO16 of the High Density Residential Zone Code seeks:
               AO16.1 Buildings and structures:
                   a. are sited and orientated to minimise the likelihood of overlooking the private open space of
                      adjacent residential uses;
                   b. avoid reduction of sunlight to at least 40% of the private open space areas of
                      any adjoining residences to less than 2 hours between 9:00am and 3:00pm on any day of
                      the year;
                   c. incorporate fencing, landscaping and screening to mitigate impacts on adjoining residential
                      uses.
               Editor's note — refer to figure AP3-1A and figure AP3-2A


               AO16.3 Transparent doors and windows are designed and located so they do not directly face
               transparent     doors   or    windows      or    the     private open  space areas      of
               other dwellings or accommodation units within 10 metres;


               AO16.4 Where windows, balconies, terraces, verandas or decks overlook or have the potential to
               overlook the private open space of nearby properties or view into habitable room windows within
               10 metres—
                   a. windows have a sill height of not less than 1.7 metres above finished floor level;
                   b. windows and other openings are permanently screened to a minimum height of 1.7 metres
                      to avoid overlooking;



Document Set ID: 23854028
Version: 14, Version Date: 13/08/2026