12. Code Assessment

Performance outcomes                           Acceptable Outcomes                             Comments
                                                        4. incorporating building materials
                                                           and external finishes that are
                                                           compatible with the site’s visual
                                                           character and landscape setting.

                                               Editor's note—refer to Figure AP3 - 3B
PO11                                             AO11.1                                          AO11.1 – Not applicable
The landscape character and visual amenity To protect scenic amenity and other                   Buildings will not be constructed on slopes
quality of hillslopes and ridgelines are         landscape qualities:                            great than 33% or on steep land.
retained and development:
                                                         1. buildings or structures are not
         1. is visually responsive to the                    constructed on land with
              natural topography of the site,                a slope greater than 33%; and
              sitting within the landscape               2. buildings or structures are only
              rather than dominating it;                     constructed on steep slopes if:
         2. retains natural vegetation that                     1. there are no other
              assists in screening or visually                      suitable building sites on
              softening development;                                the property; and
         3. steps down slopes or uses                           2. construction utilises
              suspended floor construction,                         suspended floors or pole
              minimising cut or fill; and                           footings rather than slab on
         4. uses materials, finishes and                            ground construction.
              colours that complement the
              natural setting and integrate with AO11.2
              the landscape and skyline.         On sloping sites or on ridgelines at the        AO11.2 – Not applicable
                                                 uppermost edge of a hill slope:                 The extension will not be located on a sloping
                                                                                                 site or ridgeline.
                                                         1. roof lines are generally parallel
                                                             with contours of the land;
                                                         2. roofs do not exceed a pitch of 15
                                                             degrees;