Planning Report 60500

noise barriers is designed to avoid
linear shapes and incorporates
undulating shapes and forms that
vary in height and width.

Streetscape character                  No solution provided                 Not applicable.
O16 Landscaping complements and
enhances the existing streetscape      Figure 14.21 Lack of integration
character by providing plantings       with street, unsuited to scale of
that match the scale of buildings      buildings
within the street. (see Figure 14-21
and Figure 14-22).
O17 Where a podium is provided,
planting is established on the
podium to soften the bulk and
appearance of the building, and
species are used that can tolerate     Figure 14-22 Continuation of
difficult climatic conditions.         streetscape, scale of building and
                                       landscaping relate well




Passive solar access and energy        No solution provided                 Not applicable.
efficiency
O18 Plantings contribute to passive
solar access, energy efficiency and
amenity by providing shade in
summer, particularly to western
walls and open car parking areas,
and admitting winter sunlight to
outdoor and indoor living areas.

14.136 Specific requirements for Business Uses