APPENDIX B - Local Assessment

Specific Outcomes                                              Probable Solution                                  Response

O3                                                               S3.1                                              To be conditioned.
Landscaped areas include plant species                           Plantings—
that—                                                            a) comprise plant species identified for the
                                                                     relevant landscape character area in PSP3
a) are appropriate to the biophysical                                Landscaping Plants and Guidelines; and
   conditions and landscape character of the area;               b) avoid undesirable plant species identified in
b) are suitable for the space available, the level of visual and     PSP3 Landscaping Plants and Guidelines;
   climatic exposure, the the scale of the development;          S3.2
c) provide for appropriate levels of shade and sunlight to
                                                                 For landscaping around pool areas—
   occupants of the development throughout the year;
d) minimise the demand for water use;                               a) no more than 30% of the landscaped area
                                                                        is a mixture of plants of local origin and
e) in road reserves, provide street trees with effective
                                                                        exotic plant species, provided none of the
   canopy shading having regard to the size and scale of the
                                                                        plant species are undesirable plants
   road reserve and the location of services and other
                                                                        identified in PSP3 Landscaping Plants and
   structures;
f) for street trees in towns are villages, are consistent with          Guidelines; and
   the existing streetscape character;                              b)  palms are specifically located in group
                                                                        plantings in accordance with
g) do not cause potential damage to buildings or structures;
                                                                        PSP3Landscaping Plants and Guidelines;
h) are not harmful to pedestrians, particularly around
   schools, childcare centres, shopping areas and other high
                                                                 S3.3
   pedestrian areas;
i) in intensively used environments, can endure high levels Root guards are utilised around species with
   of activity; and                                              potentially invasive roots.
j) for rural residential developments, are best suited to less
   intensive maintenance and low availability of water for
   gardens. functional requirements of the site and
Safety and security
O4                                                            S4.1                                                To be conditioned.
Landscaping is designed and located to maximise the safety    No solution provided.
and security of public and
private areas by—                                             Figure 14-16 — Landscaping allows for
a) clearly defining the boundaries between private and public adequate safe vision at driveways and
    spaces;                                                   intersections