Appendix G - Code Responses

9.4.6 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN CODE

Table 9.4.6.3 Criteria for assessable development


                                                       SUSTAINABLE DESIGN CODE
Performance outcomes                             Acceptable outcomes                              Applicant’s Comments
Energy efficiency
PO1                                                                                               Complies.
Development minimises energy consumption         No acceptable outcome provided                   The residential development is architecturally
and the production of greenhouse gas                                                              designed and will mitigate energy consumption
emissions.                                                                                        through the use of energy efficient (or passive)
                                                                                                  design features. Some these features include:
                                                                                                        Weather protection (including eaves
                                                                                                         and overhangs that are incorporated
                                                                                                         into the buildings facades);
                                                                                                        Provision of north facing living areas,
                                                                                                         where possible;
                                                                                                        Well designed and positioned windows
                                                                                                         to capture breezes and allow cross
                                                                                                         ventilation;
                                                                                                        The development includes roof forms
                                                                                                         and muted building colours to reduce
                                                                                                         solar heat transfer.
Water efficiency and stormwater management
PO2                                              AO2.1                                            Performance outcome.
Development maximises water efficiency on        If for accommodation activities, a minimum       The proposed development is a mixed use.
site by incorporating rainwater collection and   3,000 litres of rain water storage is provided   Due to the small scale of the development and