Appendix C - Code Assessment

Landscaping Code
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functional requirements of the site and the       S3.2 For landscaping around pool areas—          S3.2 Not Applicable
scale of the development;                         a) no more than 30% of the landscaped area is
                                                                                                   The pool areas will not comprise of more than 30%
c) provide for appropriate levels of shade        a mixture of plants of local origin and exotic
                                                                                                   exotic species.
and sunlight to occupants of the                  plant species, provided none of the plant
development throughout the year;                  species are undesirable plants identified in
d) minimise the demand for water use;             PSP3 Landscaping Plants and Guidelines;
e) in road reserves, provide street trees with    and
effective canopy shading having regard to         b) palms are specifically located in group
the size and scale of the road reserve and        plantings in accordance with PSP3
the location of services and other                Landscaping Plants and Guidelines;
structures;                                       AND
f) for street trees in towns are villages, are    S3.3 Root guards are utilised around species
consistent with the existing streetscape          with potentially invasive roots.                 S3.3 Not Applicable
character;                                                                                         Trees with potentially invasive roots will not be
g) do not cause potential damage to                                                                incorporates in close proximity to the structures.
buildings or structures;
h) are not harmful to pedestrians, particularly
around schools, childcare centres,
shopping areas and other high pedestrian
areas;
i) in intensively used environments, can
endure high levels of activity; and
j) for rural residential developments, are
best suited to less intensive maintenance
and low availability of water for gardens.
Safety and security                               S4.1 No solution provided.                       S4.1 Complies
O4 Landscaping is designed and located to
                                                                                                   The landscaping will clearly define the public and
maximise the safety and security of public and
                                                                                                   private realm and will allow for casual surveillance of
private areas by—
                                                                                                   the upper level windows over the street.
a) clearly defining the
boundaries between private and public
spaces;
b) promoting casual
surveillance of buildings and public areas
from the street and other public areas for




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