12. Code Assessment

Performance outcomes                                Acceptable Outcomes
                                                                                                            Landscaping. The proposed landscaping provides
       1. are appropriate to the biophysical                  1. comprise plant species identified for
                                                                                                            for different levels of understorey and taller species
           conditions and landscape character of                  the relevant landscape character area
                                                                                                            to ensure that it complements the built form and
           the area;                                              in PSP2 Landscaping;
                                                                                                            other use areas i.e carparking, refuse areas and
       2. are suitable for the space available,               2. avoid undesirable plant species
                                                                                                            site entry.
           the level of visual and climatic                       identified in PSP2 Landscaping; and
           exposure, the functional requirements              3. incorporate appropriate understorey
           of the site and the scale of the                       and taller species to provide screening
           development;                                           and softening to all levels of building
       3. provide appropriate levels of shade                     bulk, parking areas, manoeuvring,
           and sunlight to occupants of the                       loading areas and open stormwater
           development throughout the year;                       treatment infrastructure.
       4. minimise the demand for water use;
                                                                                                            Complies
       5. do not cause potential damage to
           buildings or structures;                  AO10.2                                                 The pool is existing and does not require additional
       6. are not harmful to pedestrians,            For landscaping around pool areas—                     landscaping.
           particularly around schools, childcare
                                                           1.     no more than 25% of the landscaping
           centres, shopping areas and other
                                                                  is with exotic plant species, provided
           high pedestrian areas;
                                                                  none of the plant species are
       7. in intensively used environments, can
                                                                  undesirable plants identified in PSP2
           endure high levels of activity;
                                                                  Landscaping; and
       8. do not attract wildlife to high risk
                                                           2.     palms are specifically located in group
           areas; and
                                                                  plantings in accordance with PSP2
                                                                  Landscaping plants.
                                                                                                            Complies: