Town Planning Report

 Table 9.3.3.3—Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code
 Performance outcomes                                                 Acceptable outcomes                                                       Response
 PO5                                                                  AO5                                                                       Performance Outcome
 Development is designed to minimise noise carrying between           Bedroom windows are at least 3 metres away from shared                    The bedrooms proposed as part of this application are located within
 dwelling units or accommodation units by locating noise sensitive    driveways, car parking areas, mechanical plant, refuse and recycling      3m of the shares driveway arrangement at the front of the site. The
 spaces such as bedrooms away from noise generating areas of the      areas, vents and exhausts.                                                location is not anticipated to negatively impact on the bedroom in
 development, such as car parking areas or mechanical plant and                                                                                 terms of noise impacts due to the scale of use being only for two
 equipment or recreational facilities.                                                                                                          dwellings.
 PO6                                                                  AO6.1                                                                     Complies
 Where dwellings form part of a mixed use development, the            Clearly identifiable entry areas for the residents of, and visitors to,   The pedestrian entrances for each unit is clearly identifiable from
 development provides residents with reasonable privacy and           multiple dwellings are provided separately from entrances for other       within the street.
 security.                                                            site users and provide for safe entry from streets, car parking areas
                                                                      and servicing areas.
                                                                      AO6.2                                                                     Complies
                                                                      Clearly marked, safe and secure parking areas are provided for            Parking within the site is easily identified as a double garage for each
                                                                      residents and visitors which are separate from parking areas              dwelling is provided. The proposal does not include a non-residential
                                                                      provided for other site users.                                            use.
                                                                      AO6.3                                                                     Complies
                                                                      Security measures are installed such that site users do not have          The private and public realm is clearly defined through the design of
                                                                      access to areas that are intended for the exclusive use of residents      the multiple dwelling.
                                                                      of, and visitors to, dwellings.
                                                                      AO6.4                                                                     Not Applicable
                                                                      Dwellings are designed to incorporate suitable noise attenuation and      The proposal is only for a residential use with no other uses proposed
                                                                      privacy measures to reduce amenity impacts from business uses.            within the site. The surrounding locality does not identify non-
                                                                                                                                                residential uses operating.
                                                                      AO6.5                                                                     Performance Outcome
                                                                      Windows, balconies and terraces of each dwelling are screened             Screening is not provided as the design is seen to avoid potential over
                                                                      where overlooking a habitable room or private open space of               looking through variation in height and window type. No non-
                                                                      another dwelling within 9 metres.                                         residential use is proposed as part of this application and the privacy
                                                                                                                                                and amenity of adjoining residential uses is not seen to be negatively
                                                                                                                                                impacted as a result of the proposed development.

 PO7                                                                  AO7                                                                       Complies
 Buildings and outdoor spaces are designed to allow for natural       Development of the site enhances:                                         The design of the proposal locates a number of windows and
 surveillance without adversely impacting the privacy of on-site or       (a) opportunities for passive surveillance of communal spaces         openings within the front elevation. The provision of rooftop
 adjoining residents.                                                         including providing well-lit, active and overlooked places        terraces allow provide areas on top of the building which allow views
                                                                              and routes;                                                       out into the street. These elements allow for passive surveillance of




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