planning report 9 george · MCU25/0057

 4.2       Building Design
The proposed dual occupancy design is finished with an attractive built form which addresses the
street and contributes positively to the surrounding development on George Street. The design
incorporates a mix of materials to add visual interest in accordance with the requirements of the
Medium Density Residential Zone code. This is achieved through variations in front façade and 5
degree pitch roof form and the use of timber and muted environmental colour tones. The façade is
well articulated and includes vertical and horizontal elements. The building scale is also
commensurate with surrounding development given it fully complies with all key development
parameters such as setbacks, plot ratio, site cover and landscaping open space.
The design appropriately considers the existing sewer infrastructure and does not impede access to
sunlight or overlook private open space of neighbouring properties, including the duplex to the south
and units to the north (adjoining both driveways). There are also appropriate setbacks to the units to
the west and fully complies with all setbacks and strategically places windows and doors to not
overlook the private open space of adjoining properties.
The proposal seeks to clear the two large existing trees on the site including the 8m high meleluca
at the rear of the site (ontop of an existing Unitywater sewer line) and a 20m+ high bluegum in the
front of the site. The size and location of the existing bluegum is not appropriate for the medium
density zone and considering the requirements for a central driveway, footpath and commensurate
landscaping is appropriate for the removal of this tree. The development also exceeds the minimum
landscaping requirement for the site, and as such matches in with the landscaped setting.

 4.3       Sustainable Building Design Code
An assessment against the Performance Outcomes (PO8) of the Sustainable Building Design Code
is provided below

 Performance Outcome                         Comment
 orientates buildings and windows to         The design includes a strategically located courtyard which opens to the
 make the most of prevailing winds,          living spaces and to the rear BBQ area and landscaped open space which
 natural ventilation, and cross breezes;     allows good flow through ventilation. POS, LOS and living areas allowing
                                             for cross flow ventilation.
 maximises shade to east and west walls;     Eaves and the upper floor act to shade walls and the design of the
                                             courtyard considers privacy and acts to shade that area.
 contains an open and permeable built        The living spaces and open directly to the private open space and
 form that connects indoor and outdoor       swimming pool.
 spaces in an integrated design;
 retains existing vegetation and natural     Although not proposing to retain trees, the design proposes large plantings
 shading where possible;                     along the frontage and rear of the site to allow for shading and a vegetated
                                             presentation to the street. The proposal exceeds the required landscaping
                                             and hence proposes extensive landscaping to court yards and LOS.
 incorporates passive building design to     The architecturally designed Dual occupancy faces north and has
 reduce the need for auxiliary heating       strategically placed openings, masonry walls and LOS to help with thermal
 and cooling;                                comfort. The orientation design of the living spaces is so it can easily be
                                             kept warm in winter and cool in summer
 uses     low     toxic   internal    and    A mix of low toxic internal and external materials are incorporated for the
 external building materials;                construction which will ensure long lasting design that does not require
                                             regular maintenance.
 uses natural light rather than artificial   Natural light is provided through light wells and windows to the ground and
 light, and may include skylights, atriums   upper level.
 and light wells;
 provides a minimum floor to ceiling         The design proposes a 2.7m floor to floor distance which will allow ceiling
 height of 2.7 metres; and                   heights to meet this provision.
 enables efficient operation and use of       The design allows for medium density living and privacy to each of the
 the building.                               dwellings, while also allowing for users to easily flow between the main
                                             living and bedroom levels.




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