Landscape Code

Performance outcomes                                  Acceptable Outcomes
             appropriate to the scale of the
             development.


Design
PO2                                                   AO2.1                                                    Complies: -
Site layout and building and landscape design—        Existing site trees and landscape features such as       The site is largely cleared of vegetation and is not
                                                      rock outcrops are integrated into the development        mapped as containing significant vegetation.
         1. provides for soft landscaping to be       wherever possible.                                       Extensive landscaping is proposed to offset the
             established in and around the                                                                     removal of remaining trees on the site.
             development;                             AO2.2                                                    Not applicable
         2. maximises the retention of large          Below ground components of buildings, including
             canopy trees;                            basement carparks, do not extend beyond the
         3. minimises the extent of impervious        above ground footprint to allow for deep
             paved areas;                           landscaping particularly within building setback
         4. provides for suitable plant layouts and areas.
             densities;
         5. facilitates the adoption of appropriate   AO2.3                                                    Performance Outcome:
             planting techniques; and                 Alternatives to impervious pavement are provided         Significant areas of soft landscaping (exceeding
         6. considers on-going maintenance            and are located where landscaping and existing           Council minimum requirements of 40%) are
             requirements to assure the               vegetation will benefit from increased infiltration of   provided and impervious paved areas have been
             establishment and ongoing survival of rainwater.                                                  minimised as far as possible. Refer attached
             plantings                                                                                         Landscape concept plan (Appendix C).
         7. reduces the impact of buildings and
             structures.