Landscape Code

Performance outcomes                                     Acceptable Outcomes
                                                         Within paved or sealed surfaces, tree grates            Tree grates maybe incorporated into the design and
                                                         provide for water and natural air movement              will be considered as part of the detail design to be
                                                         however are not to be used as drain.                    taken at operational works phase.

Bank stability
PO9                                                      AO9                                                     Not applicable
Works or structures do not impact on erosion or          Structures and recreational facilities (including
bank stability.                                          playgrounds, pergolas, barbeques etc.) are setback
                                                         a minimum of 30 metres from the top of the bank of
                                                         any watercourse and 10 metres from the top of the
                                                         bank of any drainage line.
Species selection
PO10                                                     AO10.1                                                  Complies:
Plant species:                                           Plantings—                                              The development is not located within a landscape
                                                                                                                 character area. The proposal seeks to avoid
          1. are appropriate to the biophysical                   1. comprise plant species identified for       undesirable plant species as identified in PSP2
                 conditions and landscape character of                 the relevant landscape character area Landscaping. The proposal will incorporate
                 the area;                                             in PSP2 Landscaping;                      structure to the landscaping by providing different
          2. are suitable for the space available,                2. avoid undesirable plant species             levels of understorey and taller species to provides
                 the level of visual and climatic                      identified in PSP2 Landscaping; and       a more balanced approach in ensuring landscaping
                 exposure, the functional requirements            3. incorporate appropriate understorey         complements the built form and other use areas
                 of the site and the scale of the                      and taller species to provide screening throughout the development i.e carparking, refuse
                 development;                                          and softening to all levels of building   areas and site entries.
          3. provide appropriate levels of shade                       bulk, parking areas, manoeuvring,
                 and sunlight to occupants of the
                 development throughout the year;