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9.4.5 Landscaping Code
Table 9.4.5.3 - Criteria for assessment
Amenity Table 9.4.5.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
General Requirements
Amenity
PO1 AO1 Complies: -
Landscaped areas— Landscaping is designed, planted and maintained in The proposed Landscape Plan has been prepared
accordance with PSP2 Landscaping. and designed in accordance with PSP2 Landscape
1. enhance the visual amenity and Policy (refer to Appendix C). Once approved, it is
natural landscape character of the anticipated that the proposed landscaping will be
site, streetscape and local area; Editor’s Note— The quantity of landscaped open planted and maintained in accordance with PSP2
2. retain natural landscape features; space, including landscaped buffers, required for Landscaping.
3. enhance buffer areas around property various land uses is specified in the relevant use
boundaries; code.
4. suit the relative size and nature of the
development and its setting;
5. reduce the visual impact of large or
bulky structures and fencing;
6. screen incompatible land uses;
7. conceal service, car parking and
loading areas; and
8. provide privacy between any dwellings
or accommodation on and adjoining
the site to a height and density
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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. These
1. provides for soft landscaping to be wherever possible. isolated trees remaining on site will be replaced with
established in and around the the revised landscape proposal which includes
development; extensive buffer plantings and general landscaping
2. maximises the retention of large throughout the development site (refer to proposed
canopy trees; landscape plan as Appendix C).
3. minimises the extent of impervious
paved areas;
4. provides for suitable plant layouts and
densities; AO2.2 Not applicable
5. facilitates the adoption of appropriate Below ground components of buildings, including
planting techniques; and basement carparks, do not extend beyond the
6. considers on-going maintenance above ground footprint to allow for deep
requirements to assure the landscaping particularly within building setback
establishment and ongoing survival of areas.
plantings
7. reduces the impact of buildings and AO2.3 Complies: -
structures. Alternatives to impervious pavement are provided The development provides significant areas of soft
and are located where landscaping and existing landscaping (exceeding Council’s minimum
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vegetation will benefit from increased infiltration of requirements), which provide additional
Editor's note— Refer to Figure AP3-4A and Figure rainwater. opportunities for shade trees and accompanying
AP3-4B for appropriate landscaping outcomes for landscaping by minimising impervious areas as far
residential development and Figure AP3-11B and as possible. Refer to the attached Landscape plan
Figure AP3-5A for landscaping outcomes for centre in Appendix C.
development.
Complies:
AO2.4
Plants are grouped in mulched beds rather than
Plants are grouped in mulched beds rather than
planted individually to provide for optimum growing
planted individually to provide for optimum growing
conditions and minimal maintenance. Refer to
conditions and less maintenance.
landscape plan in Appendix C.
AO2.5 Complies:
Plants do not rely on extensive maintenance The proposed landscaping includes native ground
regimes such as hedging. covers shrubs, which do not require extensive
maintenance regimes.
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AO2.6
Complies:
Plants do not generally rely on watering systems,
The proposed landscaping will not rely on extensive
however where necessary the design includes a
watering systems. However, the development
sprinkler or drip irrigation system that delivers water
includes a communal rainwater tank that will allow
for optimum plant growth and minimum
rainwater reuse on the site’s landscaped areas.
evaporation.
AO2.7 Complies:
Edges of different surfaces and gardens are defined The site’s proposed landscape area has been
to assist with maintenance. designed to provide edges that will assist with long
term maintenance of the landscaping.
AO2.8 Performance outcome:
For retaining walls, rock facing or mass rock walls Proposed retaining walls, where required, are
are used rather than rendered block, concrete or limited to side and rear site boundaries and do not
other urban style walls. affect amenity of streetscape or public space.
Retaining walls will be constructed of durable
materials compatible with the residential
environment.
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AO2.9 Complies:
Timbers and other natural materials that reflect the The developments finishes include timber and
colours and textures of the landscape are natural materials that reflect the colours and
incorporated. textures of the landscape. Refer to the material and
finishes palette in Appendix B.
Complies:
AO2.10
The development utilities durable materials which
Timbers which are allowed to fade to grey and
do not require regular treatment and maintenance.
metals that are designed to rust are used rather
Refer to architectural plans - material and finishes
than materials which require regular treatment or
palette (Appendix B).
maintenance.
Street Trees
PO3 AO3.1 Performance outcome:
Street trees within road reserves provide effective A minimum of 2 street trees are provided per lot or The development includes a frontage of 110m. The
canopy shading having regard to the size and scale every 8 metres of frontage, whichever is the proposal seeks to establish 5 new street trees
of the road reserve and the location of services and greater. within the existing verge. The proposed street tree
other structures. outcome is considered to comply with PO3, as the
street application is limited due to the location of
services and other structures. These structures
include existing above ground powerlines,
underground electricity and communications.
Further opportunities are restricted as a result of the
proposed access driveway and required site line
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requirements. Details of street tree planting will be
provided at the operational works phase.
Complies:
AO3.2
Street trees are proposed to be planted a minimum
Street trees are planted a minimum of 1m from the
1m from the edge of kerb and of a species that
back of the kerb in the road reserve verge and are
does not adversely impact of services. The street
of a species that do not impact on services.
species list is provided as part of the Landscape
plan (refer to Appendix C).
PO4 AO4 Not applicable:
Street trees in towns and villages, are consistent Where a street or locality has an identified The subject site is not listed as having or requiring
with the existing streetscape character. character derived from existing vegetation, similar character vegetation.
or identical species are used.
Editor’s Note— character trees may be exotic
species not endemic to the area such as
Jacaranda, Poinciana or Fig trees.
Safety and security
PO5 AO5.1 Complies:
Landscaping is designed and located to maximise Landscaping features like planting, changes of The development includes a clearly defined
the safety and security of public and private areas material and texture, pedestrian shelter, changes of pedestrian arbor-style entry and driveway entry.
by— level, artwork, signage, low walls, seating and the The development has been designed and located to
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like define desired movement areas and delineate maximise safety to the public and distinguish
1. clearly defining the boundaries
public and private areas. between areas of public and private realms.
between private and public spaces;
2. promoting casual surveillance of
Editor's Note—Refer to Figure 6.4.4.4 and Figure
buildings and public areas from the
AP3-5A
street and other public areas for
personal security reasons;
AO5.2 Complies:
3. avoiding concealment spots;
Landscaping allows adequate visibility for casual The proposed landscaping provides opportunities to
4. maintaining safe sight distances to
surveillance of public and semi-public spaces. facilitate casual surveillance of public and semi-
and from road and building corners,
public spaces.
car park entrances and driveways;
5. maintain safe sight distances at
AO5.3 Complies:
planting bed ends within car parks;
Landscaping including fences, walls, outdoor The proposed development includes fences and
6. designing to discourage graffiti;
furniture and artworks are designed to avoid blind outdoor structures that do not provide opportunities
7. ensuring vegetation does not inhibit
spots or places of concealment. for concealment.
the effectiveness of street lighting or
conceal signage; and
AO5.4 Not applicable
8. separating and defining pedestrian
Blank solid front fences are avoided and where a
and vehicle circulation routes.
solid wall is required elements such as a vertical
garden, creepers, murals or vandal resistant paint
are incorporated.
AO5.5 Performance outcome:
Front fences are no more than 1.2 metres high or The front fence varies in height (1.3m – 1.5m)
1.8 metres if at least 50% transparent across the site’s frontage and incorporates a mix of
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solid and semi-transparent components. The fence
is proposed to be setback at distances of 2m and
3m from the front boundary to allow for extensive
landscape screening of the fence.
AO5.6 Complies:
Landscaping is provided between the fence and the Landscaping is proposed between the front fence
street frontage. and the street frontage.
AO5.7 Complies:
Street trees and trees in car parking areas and next Street trees and trees in carparking areas and next
to pathways have a minimum canopy clearance to paths are suitably selected to facilitate vehicles
height of 2.4 metres, increasing to 5.0 metres movement.
where trucks and buses frequently use the route.
AO5.8 Complies:
Root guards are utilised around species with Root guard can be applied where considered
potentially invasive roots to avoid trip hazards. necessary based on the species of trees. This
detail will be included at the time of operational
works.
AO5.9 Complies:
Landscaping allows for safe vehicle sight lines at Landscaping and street trees have been
driveways. appropriately designed and located to allow for safe
Editor's Note— Refer to Figure 9.4.5.4. sight lines.
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Energy efficiency
PO6 AO6.1 Complies
Landscaping assists in passive solar access, the Landscape elements are positioned to shade walls, Refer to the proposed Landscape Plan included in
provision of shade, microclimate management and windows and outdoor areas from afternoon Appendix C. This plan demonstrates that the
energy conservation. (western) sun. landscape elements are positioned to shade walls,
windows and outdoor areas where possible.
AO6.2 Complies
Landscapes facilitate winter sun access to living Refer the proposed Landscape Plan (Appendix C),
areas, north facing windows and public spaces. which illustrates that solar access will be available
to all dwellings and outdoor living areas during the
winter months of the year.
AO6.3 Complies:
Landscapes, fences and walls allow exposure of The development has been architecturally designed
living and public areas to prevailing summer to facilitate living and public areas access to
breezes and protection against winter winds. prevailing summer breezes and protection against
winter winds.
Complies
AO6.4
Landscape elements are not anticipated to
Landscape elements do not shade solar collector
adversely affect or shade adjoining premises solar
devices during the middle 6 hours of the day.
devices during the middle 6 hours of the day.
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Stormwater Drainage
PO7 No acceptable outcome provided Complies: Landscaping is expected to integrate
Landscaping integrates stormwater drainage and stormwater drainage and water sensitive design
water sensitive urban design elements. elements. Rainwater reuse is proposed to facilitate
this aspect. Refer Landscape Plan in Appendix C
and Site Based Stormwater Management Report in
Appendix F.
Natural Drainage
PO8 AO8.1 Not applicable
Landscaping maintains or enhances the quality of Landscaping works maintain and enhance natural There are no natural drainage lines on the site.
surface water and groundwater. drainage lines (including creeks, gullies, waterways
and wetlands) to convey stormwater
AO8.2
Riparian buffers are maintained and rehabilitated. Not applicable
AO8.3 Complies
Within paved or sealed surfaces, tree grates Tree grates may be incorporated into the design
provide for water and natural air movement and will be considered as part of the detail design to
however are not to be used as drain. be taken at operational works phase.
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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 proposed landscaping provides
the area; in PSP2 Landscaping; for different levels of understorey and taller species
2. are suitable for the space available, 2. avoid undesirable plant species to ensure that it complements the built form and
the level of visual and climatic identified in PSP2 Landscaping; and other use areas i.e carparking, refuse areas and
exposure, the functional requirements 3. incorporate appropriate understorey site entries.
of the site and the scale of the and taller species to provide screening
development; and softening to all levels of building
3. provide appropriate levels of shade bulk, parking areas, manoeuvring,
and sunlight to occupants of the loading areas and open stormwater
development throughout the year; treatment infrastructure.
4. minimise the demand for water use; Complies:
5. do not cause potential damage to
buildings or structures;
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6. are not harmful to pedestrians, Refer to Landscape concept plan included as
particularly around schools, childcare AO10.2 Appendix C.
centres, shopping areas and other For landscaping around pool areas—
high pedestrian areas;
7. in intensively used environments, can 1. no more than 25% of the landscaping
endure high levels of activity; is with exotic plant species, provided
8. do not attract wildlife to high risk none of the plant species are
areas; and undesirable plants identified in PSP2
9. reduce the visual impact of the Landscaping; and
development including any stormwater 2. palms are specifically located in group
treatment infrastructure. plantings in accordance with PSP2
Landscaping plants. Complies:
No koala food trees are proposed as part of the
development.
AO10.3
Koala food trees are not planted in close proximity
to the major road network.
Car Parks
PO11 AO11.1 Performance outcome:
Landscaping of car parking areas is designed to— One advanced canopy tree (a minimum of 45 litres The landscape proposal includes low growing
pot size) is provided for every 4 car parking spaces. species in around the site’s proposed car parking
1. reduce the visual impact of the areas. The proposal also includes canopy shade
development, softening the trees at selected locations between carparks to
appearance of hardstand areas; soften the appearance of hardstand areas and built
2. define parking areas; form and to provide shade. The proposed is
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3. provide advanced canopy trees to considered to achieve the requirements of the
shade vehicles and to reduce reflected performance outcome as the site is does not involve
radiation; large hardstand areas, and all car parking areas
4. maximise opportunities for infiltration located throughout the site are suitably landscaped
of rainwater on-site; and Overall, the development incorporates generous
5. minimise contaminated runoff entering landscaping which exceeds Council’s minimum
the stormwater system and a requirements.
watercourse.
AO11.2 Complies
A minimum area of 5m² around the base of each The provision of 5m2 can be provided around the
canopy tree, is treated with a porous surface such base of shade trees for mulch and ground cover, to
as mulch with groundcovers and protected from assists with protection from vehicles.
intrusion of vehicles.
AO11.3 Complies:
Runoff from car parking areas is directed to
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landscaped areas to minimise contaminated runoff, Private carparking areas will be directed to
including hydrocarbons, entering the stormwater landscape areas, although visitor parking greater
system and watercourses. than 5 spaces is required to be directed to the
stormwater facility for treatment.
AO11.4 Complies
Canopy trees are protected from vehicle damage by Refer above
providing adequate sized garden beds.
AO11.5 Complies
Plants with thorns, fruit or berries are avoided in car Plants with thorns, fruit and berries are avoided in
parks. car parking areas.
Editor's note— Refer to Figure AP3-5B
Services, utilities and infrastructure
PO12 AO12.1 Complies
Vegetation does not pose a risk to the safety or Vegetation planted within the easement of an Refer to the species list provided as part of the
reliability of services, utilities or infrastructure overhead powerline or, where there is no Landscape Plan (Refer to Appendix C).
including substations, overhead powerlines, power easement, the area of influence of a powerline, has
poles and transformers, street lamps, stormwater a mature height of no more than 3.5 metres.
catchment pits, and underground services and
utilities. AO12.2 Not applicable
Vegetation planted within an underground
powerline easement does not have a mature root
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system in excess of 150 millimetres in depth and is
not located directly over the powerline.
AO12.3 Complies:
Regardless of the width of the easement, Refer to the species list provided as part of the
vegetation adjoining easements must be separated Landscape Plan (Refer to Appendix C).
from the power pole or other infrastructure by a
distance at least equal to the maximum mature
height of the vegetation.
AO12.4 Complies:
For power lines that connect to a premises, the Refer to the species list provided as part of the
height of plant species at maturity provides for a 2 Landscape Plan (Refer to Appendix C). An
metre clearance below the power line. alternative connection may need to be considered
at the detail design stage.
AO12.5 Complies:
With the exception of electricity infrastructure, trees Refer to proposed Landscape Plan (Appendix C)
and large shrubs are located a minimum of—
1. 4 metres from street lamps;
2. 2 metres from stormwater catchment
pits; and
3. 2 metres from underground services
and utilities.
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AO12.6
Plants are located to enable tradespersons to Complies:
access, view and inspect service meters, such as Refer to proposed Landscape Plan (Appendix C)
water and electricity meters.
AO12.7 Complies
Root barriers are installed around trees that are This requirement can be incorporated as part of an
located within 3 metres of any infrastructure or that operational works approval condition.
have potentially invasive roots.
Landscaped entry statement
PO13 AO13.1 Not applicable
Entry statements to residential or business estates Tree and plant massing are the dominant features
are: of entry statements, rather than the entry being
dominated by built elements such as masonry
1. integrated with the natural landscape walls, waterfalls and assembled rock outcrops.
character of the locality; and
2. require low maintenance. AO13.2 Complies:
Landscaped entry statements are low maintenance The pedestrian arbor entry will incorporate low
and located entirely within privately owned land. maintenance landscaping with private property.
Editor's note—Refer to Figure 9.4.5.5
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PO14
Landscaping in the road reserve, parkland or any No acceptable outcome provided Complies:
land intended to transfer to public ownership or Landscaping will be limited to the confines of the
Council responsibility is low maintenance. site (with the exception of street trees) and
landscaping that abuts the site frontage will also be
low maintenance.