2 Emerald Planning Report

                                                               visible to others and directly accessible to units
                                                               from areas likely to be used at night;
                                                          (c) security measures such that building users do
                                                               not have access to areas that are intended for
                                                               the exclusive use or residents of,
                                                               and visitors to, residential accommodation;
                                                          (d) windows, balconies, terraces of
                                                               each dwelling are screened up to a minimum
                                                               height of 1.7 metres from the finished floor
                                                               level where overlooking a habitable room
                                                               or private open space of
                                                               another dwelling within 9 metres; and
                                                          (e) screening may incorporate solid translucent
                                                               screens, shutters, perforated panels or trellises
                                                               which have a maximum of 50% openings.
                                                       AO41.4                                                       Not Applicable –
                                                       Dwellings provide:                                           No residential activity is proposed.
                                                          (a) clearly identify private residential space by
                                                               using features such as low walls, changes in
                                                               surface texture or other landscape treatments.;
                                                               and
                                                          (b) private open space or an open balcony directly
                                                               accessible from a habitable room:
                                                                    (a) with a minimum area of 9m²,
                                                                    (b) with a minimum dimension of 2.5
                                                                         metres; and
                                                                    (c) clear of any utilities such as gas, water
                                                                         tanks and air conditioning units.
Amenity and safety
PO42                                                   No acceptable outcome provided                               Not Applicable –
Where adjoining land in a residential zone                                                                          The subject site does not adjoin residential zoning.
development ensures that the siting, design and
hours of operation do not unreasonably impact on the
amenity enjoyed by users of adjoining or nearby
premises.
Overlooking                                            AO43                                                         Not Applicable –
PO43                                                   Development:                                                 The subject site does not adjoin residential properties.
Development provides reasonable privacy, amenity          (a) is sited to avoid overlooking by siting windows
and use of indoor and outdoor living areas to                 and outdoor areas, (including balconies and
surrounding residential uses.                                 terraces) to not look into residential dwellings
                                                              and may incorporate screening
                                                              over building openings; and
                                                          (b) does not include roof top terraces.