Medium Density Residential Code

Performance Outcomes   Acceptable Outcomes

                       Transparent doors and windows are designed and
                       located so they do not directly face transparent
                       doors or windows or the private open space areas
                       of other dwellings within 10 metres;


                       AO20.3                                               Complies
                       Where windows, balconies, terraces, verandahs or Where potential overlooking is possible, the units
                       decks overlook or have the potential to overlook the are generally well setback from the adjoining
                       private open space of nearby properties or view into boundary. Notwithstanding this, they have been
                       habitable room windows within 10 metres:             designed to incorporate a combination of vertical
                                                                            blades and horizontal batten screens on bedroom
                                1. windows have a sill height of not less windows.
                                   than 1.7 metres above finished floor   It should also be noted that the development
                                    level;                                  proposes to include a 2m landscape buffer around
                                2. windows and other openings are           the perimeter of the site that will assists in avoiding
                                    permanently screened to a minimum       potential opportunities for overlooking.
                                    height of 1.7 metres to avoid
                                    overlooking;
                                3. windows and doors use translucent
                                    glazing to obscure views; or
                                4. windows or balconies are offset by 45
                                    degrees or more.



                       Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-1A
                       and figure AP3-1C