Request to amend application 132009.1102.03

b) interrupting the pedestrian flow along
footpaths.
 Streetscape & character
 056 Development-                            S56.1 Ground floor uses have at least     Complies
 a) respects and complements the             50% transparent glazing to shopfronts
 existing neighbourhood character;           to create active street fronts.
 b) addresses the street and contributes
positively to the streetscape;
 c) incorporates attractive and
 contemporary designs;
 d) contributes positively to the skyline
 with pitched roofs;
 e)provides variation and vitality in
 setback alignment;
 f) incorporates outdoor dining or
landscaped areas;
g) includes covered pedestrian
entrances to premises;
h) varies in line and plane;
i) employs landscape designs in front
building setback areas and footpath
areas that are in character with existing

streetscape themes;
j) provides for a variety of balconies,
verandas, railing treatment and
awnings but with limited covering of
pedestrian areas;
k) uses a variety of building materials to
add to the diversity and visual interest
within the streetscape; and
I) provides separate entrances for
Business Uses and Residential Uses
within the one building.


The proposed extensions are consistent with providing an active street front to Hastings Street.


Landscaping

The existing approval over the site 12506TC indicates that the current development form provides
3053m2 landscaped open space on site which complied with relevant scheme requirements. This
proposal now seeks to utilise 151 m2 of existing hardscape area for outdoor dining and display
purposes.

As indicated above the areas proposed to be utilised for outdoor dining and display are currently
paved    and in relation to the Aromas and Chemist areas                    are      currently being utilised for such
purposes.


The use of these hardscape areas does not impact on the central courtyard        area and provides

vibrancy to the street and centre. These hardscape areas whilst providing open space did not
provide any greenery or vegetation to the area. To ’replace’ the calculated open spaces areas the
applicant has constructed a 80m2 vertical green wall and proposes a further green wall of 31 m2 on
the site. These green walls provide soft landscaping and greenery to the site and are a positive
contribution to the site. The photographs below demonstrate the ability of the green walls to soften
and contribute positively to the overall area.




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