Meeting papers

Performance outcomes                                            Acceptable outcomes
PO25
Buildings and other structures present a high quality           No acceptable outcome provided
streetscape with design elements and building forms that:
(a)   define the street and public spaces;
(b)   provide a consistent building alignment fronting the
      street and public spaces;
(c)   contribute to the streetscape activity and vibrancy of
      the street if located in a business centre;
(d)   create pedestrian scale and visual interest;
(e)   contribute to their setting, including the skyline;
(f)   enhance corner sites as key focal points that
      contribute positively to defining the street; and
(g)   where a community or recreation activity, retain and
      provide areas for outdoor gathering and meeting
      opportunities on the ground level.
PO26
Buildings on corner sites define the street intersection and    No acceptable outcome provided
include interesting or decorative features and design
elements.

Table 6.8.1.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes                                            Acceptable outcomes
Landscaping
PO27                                                          AO27.1
Landscape treatments soften and improve the visual            Entries, outdoor spaces and outdoor dining areas are treated
appearance of the building, outdoor spaces and service areas. with hard and soft landscaping features.

                                                                AO27.2
                                                                Landscaping may be used to conceal, and reduce the noise
                                                                generated from, mechanical plant equipment, loading bays,
                                                                storage and service areas.
PO28                                                            AO28.1
Landscaped areas are provided to:                               The minimum area required for landscaping is no less than
(a)   reduce the impervious area and enhance the visual         15% of the site area with the following minimum dimensions:
      amenity and natural landscape character of the area,      (a)   Frontage— average width of 2 metres; and
      streetscape and local area;                               (b)   Side boundaries—3 metres width along all boundaries
(b)   retain existing native vegetation and enhance buffer            that adjoin land in a residential zone
      areas around property boundaries;
(c)   suit the relative size and nature of the development and AO28.2
      its setting;                                             Landscaping is designed, planted and maintained in
                                                               accordance with PSP2 Landscaping.
(d)   reduce the visual impact of large or bulky structures
      and fencing along watercourses;
(e)   conceal service, car parking, loading and service areas
      of developments;
(f)   contribute to pedestrian comfort through shade; and
(g)   screen incompatible land uses.


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