Appendix G - Code Responses.pdf

                                                            LANDSCAPING CODE
Performance outcomes                              Acceptable Outcomes                              Applicant’s Comments
Safety and security
PO5                                               AO5.1                                            Complies:
Landscaping is designed and located to            Landscaping features like planting, changes of The development includes a clearly defined
maximise the safety and security of public and material and texture, pedestrian shelter,           pedestrian entry complemented by attractive
private areas by—                                 changes of level, artwork, signage, low walls,   landscaping which includes low growing
                                                  seating and the like define desired movement     species along the lobby access.
        1. clearly defining the boundaries        areas and delineate public and private areas.
            between private and public
            spaces;                               Editor's Note—Refer to Figure 6.4.4.4 and
        2. promoting casual surveillance of       Figure AP3-5A
            buildings and public areas from the
            street and other public areas for     AO5.2
            personal security reasons;            Landscaping allows adequate visibility for       Complies:
        3. avoiding concealment spots;            casual surveillance of public and semi-public    The proposed landscaping provides
        4. maintaining safe sight distances to spaces.                                             opportunities for casual surveillance of public
            and from road and building                                                             and semi-public spaces.
            corners, car park entrances and
            driveways;                            AO5.3                                            Complies:
        5. maintain safe sight distances at       Landscaping including fences, walls, outdoor     The proposed development will incorporate
            planting bed ends within car parks; furniture and artworks are designed to avoid       appropriate lighting to discourage opportunities
        6. designing to discourage graffiti;      blind spots or places of concealment.            for concealment.
        7. ensuring vegetation does not
            inhibit the effectiveness of street   AO5.4
            lighting or conceal signage; and      Blank solid front fences are avoided and where Not applicable