Development Assessment Report

(b) preserving the natural amenity of    rock.
    the site;
(c) incorporating existing               Editor’s Note— By way of example
    natural vegetation as an integral    lightweight materials are used in
    part of design;                      preference to masonry construction
(d) being discreet in appearance         however where necessary natural
    when viewed from adjacent            rock or rock facing is used rather than
    properties, roads, waterways or      rendered block.
    other areas in the vicinity of
    the site;                            AO9.3
(e) incorporating roof forms,            Buildings and structure incorporate
    articulation, materials and          colours and textures that blend with
    finishes that assist in blending     and complement the natural setting
    the building or structure into the   through low reflective surfaces and
    landscape; and                       timbers that can fade to grey without
(f) using natural                        requiring high maintenance.
    sustainable building materials.
                                         Editor’s Note— Colours and
                                         materials that blend well with the
                                         colours and hues of the
                                         surrounding vegetation and
                                         landscape without causing glare or
                                         reflection are likely to be in the violet,
                                         blue, green and yellow green side of
                                         the spectrum as well as greys or
                                         browns including low gloss metal
                                         finishes. Broad expanses of a single
                                         colour are less desirable and where
                                         possible should be broken up by
                                         other colours or design elements.
                                         Whites or bright colours should be
                                         restricted to trimming.

                                         AO9.4
                                         Structures, improvements and public
                                         art are subtle and sensitive to the
                                         environment and local character.
PO10                                     No acceptable outcome provided               Complies
Development maximises and protects                                                    No view lines or vistas will be
valued vistas and view lines to                                                       impacted.
waterways, mountains, natural
features or pleasing architectural or
landscape features in the location.
PO11                                  No acceptable outcome provided         Complies
Existing significant trees are                                               Existing significant trees are retained
incorporated into building design and                                        in the zone area and complemented
complemented by additional                                                   with additional endemic vegetation.
endemic vegetation.                                                          Refer Arborist Report and Landscape
                                                                             Concept Plan.
PO12                                    AO12                                 Not Applicable
Development is located, designed,       Development of the site incorporates No buildings are proposed within
constructed and operated to be          design features and elements to      zone area.
responsive to the sub-tropical climate, manage resources of water and
optimise natural light and ventilation energy efficiently and effectively
and minimises the consumption of        through—
energy and water.                       (a) buildings that maximise
                                            opportunities for natural
                                            ventilation and lighting;
                                        (b) best practice water sensitive
                                            urban design allowing for the
                                            reuse or rainwater and storm
                                            water on the site; and
                                        (c) on-site generation of renewable
                                            energy.