planning report 7 Woodland · MCU23/0008

5.1.6 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    All tenancies have substantial openings for cross flow
 windows to make the most of          ventilation. In particular Caretakers ensures natural
 prevailing     winds,      natural   ventilation occurs in the bedroom and living spaces with
 ventilation, and cross breezes;      direct access to a balcony.
 maximises shade to east and          The main frontage face west and strategically placed
 west walls;                          battening provides shading to the building spaces. The upper
                                      floor raised planter provides natural cooling. Awnings and
                                      eaves also provide shading to the walls.
 contains an open and permeable       Permeable built form includes direct access to a balcony in
 built form that connects indoor      the Caretakers form the living and bedroom spaces. The
 and outdoor spaces in an             commercial tenancies have extensive shaded glazing with
 integrated design;                   some areas overlooking raised planters to provide an
                                      integrated design.
 retains existing vegetation and      There is no vegetation onsite (except one small shrub). More
 natural shading where possible;      than 2 times the required planning scheme quantity of soft
                                      landscaping is proposed, all to the perimeter of the site
                                      providing good shading.
 incorporates                         The architecturally designed building unfortunately faces
 passive building design    to        west by location but the architect has provided an excellent
 reduce the need for auxiliary        sustainable response to offset this, by offering battening and
 heating and cooling;                 strategically placed openings and masonry walls to help with
                                      thermal comfort.
 uses low toxic internal and          A mix of low toxic internal and external materials are
 external building materials;         incorporated for the construction which will ensure long
                                      lasting design that does not require regular maintenance.
 uses natural light rather than       Natural light is provided through the lobby and external
 artificial light, and may include    glazing.
 skylights, atriums and light wells;
 provides a minimum floor to The design proposes a 3m floor to ceiling distance.
 ceiling height of 2.7 metres; and
 enables efficient operation and The design allows for the uses to operate without the need
 use of the building.                for mechanical ventilation by providing battening and
                                     overhangs to allow the building to breathe and the
                                     commercial and accommodation use.



5.1.7 Works Codes.

The proposal can comply with all relevant engineering code which is demonstrated by the following
reports provided as part of the application package-
      Concept Stormwater Management Plan, prepared by SCG Consulting Engineers;
      Vehicle Turning Paths, prepared by SCG Consulting Engineers
      Traffic Impact Assessment prepared by Fernway Engineering




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