planning report regency · MCU22/0196

Figure 5 - Appearance of individual units and not one bulky building



4.5 Sustainable 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 make       The design is orientated north south, which is the most efficient orientation.
 the most of prevailing winds, natural         The proposal faces all living areas and POS to the north and garaging to the
 ventilation, and cross breezes;               south. All bedrooms include natural light and access to the open space areas,
                                               while the orientation lets winter light in the outdoor areas and in most
                                               instances on decks and balconies and importantly allows for cross breezes and
                                               natural ventilation.
 maximises shade to east and west walls;       The upper level shades the ground floor and minimum opening are provided to
                                               the western façade to reduce heat penetration.
 contains an open and permeable built form     All dwellings have direct access to outdoor areas and large balconies. The
 that connects indoor and outdoor spaces in    balconies connect to the living spaces to provide BBQ and outdoor living
 an integrated design;                         opportunities.
 retains existing vegetation and natural       Although not proposing to retain trees on the site, the design proposes large
 shading where possible;                       plantings along the frontage to allow for shading and a vegetated presentation
                                               to the street and the internal driveways.
 incorporates passive building design to       The design provides windows and large open areas to provide for passive
 reduce the need for auxiliary heating and     cooling and natural breeze flow through the dwellings. The U-shaped design
 cooling;                                      provides cooling garden features of all units.
 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 byway of windows, doors and internal gardens to all
 light, and may include skylights, atriums     levels.
 and light wells;
 provides a minimum floor to ceiling height    2.7m floor to ceiling heights are provided to all dwellings.
 of 2.7 metres; and
 enables efficient operation and use of        The design allows for medium density living and privacy to each of the units,
 the building.                                 while also allowing for users to easily flow between the main living and
                                               bedroom levels.




5.0 Operational Works
A full suite of engineering plans for operational works have been provided which demonstrate
compliance with the Engineering Works Codes.




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