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. 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