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Table 2 - Div 6 Residential Use Codes [As Published] · 132007.2398
Table 2
Division 6—Residential Uses Code
14.48 Residential Uses Code
The provisions in this division comprise the Residential Uses Code. They are—
• compliance with the Residential Uses Code (section 14.49);
• overall outcomes of the Residential Uses Code (section 14.50); and
• specific outcomes and probable solutions for the Residential Uses Code (sections 14.51—14.59).
14.49 Compliance with the Residential Uses Code
Development that is consistent with the specific outcomes in section 14.51—14.59 complies with the Residential Uses Code.
14.50 Overall outcomes for the Residential Uses Code
14.50.1 The overall outcomes are the purpose of the Residential Uses Code.
14.50.2 The overall outcomes sought for the Residential Uses Code are to ensure that residential development—
Overall Outcomes Design Response/Comments
a) occurs only on land that is suited to the development and The proposed development is a consistent use within the designated Community
occupation of residential buildings; Services Zone. The design concept plans demonstrate that the site is suitable
for the proposed uses.
b) is attractive and consistent with the developed character of its The proposed development will be consistent with the intended character for the
particular neighbourhood; site and will complement the character of the area.
c) takes advantage of natural climatic conditions; The components of the development have been designed and set out to take
into account the natural climatic conditions of the site.
d) is energy and water efficient; Energy and water efficient design principles have been incorporated into the
development. Such measures will be translated across to the building and
operational works stages of the development.
e) is designed to provide for safety and security against crime; The design concepts and landscaping will allow for causal surveillance across
the site.
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f) creates comfortable and accessible homes for people with The dwelling units have been designed having regard to the future occupants of
different needs through all stages of life; the site. Fixtures and finishes and components of the development embody the
adaptable housing guidelines to avoid the need to retro-fit buildings to account
for varying levels of mobility and needs.
g) provides residents with a high degree of privacy and protection An acoustic fence will be provided to attenuate noise impacts from the railway
from noise, lighting and other environmental nuisances; and and traffic on Elm Street.
The dwelling unit layouts provide optimum levels of privacy for the residents
without the need for extensive screening. Landscaping will be used to define
private spaces around the units.
h) provides residents with a choice in housing types to meet their A variety of dwelling types has been included within the proposed development.
varying needs.
i) does not adversely impact on the natural character and The proposed development will not impact on the natural character and
environmental values of the Shire. environmental values of the Shire.
14.51 Specific Outcomes, probable solutions and acceptable solutions for the Residential Uses Code
The specific outcomes sought for the Residential Uses Code are included in column 1 of Table 14-21 to Table 14-25. Acceptable solutions for self-
assessable development and probable solutions for code assessable development are included in column 2 of Table 14-21 to Table 14-25.
Table 14-21 — For All Residential Uses
column 1 column 2 column 3
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessable) Design Response/comments
14.52 Effects of use
Electricity supply infrastructure S1.1 No solution provided The site is not affected by electricity easements
O1 The development does not adversely impact S2.1 Development for uses adjacent to or within or transmission lines.
on existing or future electricity supply 50m of an existing electricity substation
infrastructure; incorporates noise attenuation measures to
AND mitigate noise impacts;
O2 All uses and works maintain an adequate AND
safe distance from electrical infrastructure S2.2 Buildings and structures (including
including substations, overhead powerlines, swimming pools, sheds, tennis courts or
power poles and transformers. outbuildings) are not constructed under overhead
electricity transmission lines, or within electricity
easements;
AND
S2.3 A minimum separation distance is
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maintained from the electricity transmission line
to the closest boundary of habitable buildings
and child activity areas, as follows—
a) 20m for transmission lines up to 132kV;
b) 30m for transmission lines between 133kV
and 275kV; and
c) 40m for transmission lines greater than
275kV.
14.53 Environmentally Sustainable Building Design
Hot Water Systems17 S3.1 All hot water systems installed are— Solar hot water systems will be provided to each
O3 Hot water systems are installed and operated a) solar systems; or detached dwelling unit and to each duplex unit.
to support the efficient use of natural resources Natural gas will be used for heating in the case of
b) electric heat pump systems; or
and minimise consequent pollution such as the care facility and the apartment buildings.
c) natural gas or LPG systems; or
greenhouse gas emissions.
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This does not apply to buildings which qualify as Class 1A d) any combination of a), b) or c).
or 1B structures under the Building code of Australia
Water supply and conservation S4.1 If in a designated rainwater tank area as An alternative solution to individual rainwater
O4 On-site water storage is designed and identified in Map 1 of Schedule 8, residential tanks is proposed for the site – refer to attached
operated to support the efficient use of water; uses that qualify as class 1A or 1B structures engineering report.
under the Building Code of Australia have a
AND
rainwater tank or tanks in accordance with
O5 On-site water storage is adequate for Schedule 8.
occupants every day use and fire fighting
AND
purposes.
S5.1 Where not in a water service area a
rainwater tank of a minimum of 60,000 litres is
provided for each dwelling unit, with the
exception of Multiple Housing Type 1.
Erosion and sediment control No solution provided. The role and function of the existing dams is to
O6 Development does not cause erosion or Advisory Note be extended to assist in the treatment and
result in transport of sediments off-site. Persons undertaking development, including building work, detention of stormwater runoff – refer to
are required under the Environmental Protection (Water) stormwater management plan.
Policy 1997 (EPP) to ensure that sediment and other material
including building waste, sawdust, concrete, cement or paint
are not deposited or released into a roadside gutter,
stormwater drain or waterway, or into a place where it could
reasonably be expected to move or be washed into a
roadside gutter, stormwater drain or waterway and are not
washed from the site. Council enforces the EPP and
penalties may apply.
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14.54 Amenity and Built form
Safety and security S7.1 The building entrance is clearly identifiable Staff and service vehicle access to the residential
O7 For Multiple Housing Types 2, 3 and 4, and visible from the street, footpath and care facility is proposed to be taken from
buildings and outdoor spaces are designed to driveway; Lamonts Road. Visitor access will be provided
protect the personal security and safety of AND via the main entry from Trading Post Road.
residents by allowing for natural surveillance S7.2 The internal path network has clear Access to the retirement village will be provided
sightlines to the dwelling entry and street access off Trading Post Road.
points; The master plan provides for a hierarchy of roads
AND with clear pathway connectivity provided
throughout the site.
S7.3 Visitors have direct access to the entrance
without passing through private outdoor living S 7.3 is not applicable to the proposed
areas. development.
Emergency access No solution provided The internal roads have been designed to allow
O8 For Multiple housing Type 3, 4 & 5, site circulation for emergency vehicles.
design and layout ensures efficient access and Provision is made for ambulance access and
egress for emergency vehicles. parking at the residential care facility.
Separation of incompatible uses S9.1 Bedroom windows are at least 3m away The unit design and layouts allow for compliance
O9 Development is designed to minimise noise from shared driveways or carparking areas of with this requirement. However it is noted that
carrying between dwelling units or adjacent dwelling units or accommodation units. retirement villages are low traffic generators and
accommodation units by locating noise sensitive as such internal traffic movements are minimal
spaces such as bedrooms away from noise and speed restricted.
generating areas of the development, such as
carparking areas or mechanic plant and
equipment or recreational facilities.
Mechanical plant & equipment S10.1 Mechanical plant and equipment, including All mechanical plant will be located and screened
O10 Mechanical plant and equipment associated pool and spa pumps, pool heaters, air- to provide acoustic and visual treatments.
with Residential Uses are designed and located conditioning units and refrigeration units are—
so as not have an adverse impact on the visual a) where located at ground level, screened by
amenity of the site or surrounding areas. fencing 1.5m in height or dense vegetation of
at least 1.5m in width incorporating grouped
trees and shrubs with maximum separation
distance of 1m measured from the centre of
the plant; and
b) for Multiple housing Type 2, 3 & 4 are
visually integrated into the line and plane of
the building and roof design and do not project
beyond the height or width of the building
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when viewed from the street and adjoining
properties.
Ancillary recreation uses S11.1 If the use involves ancillary use of outdoor Outdoor courts are not proposed as part of the
O11 Ancillary recreation uses, such as outdoor courts including tennis courts, half courts and development.
tennis courts and half netball courts, do not have netball courts—the use complies with the
an adverse effect on the amenity enjoyed by requirements in Section 2 of PSP8 Tennis and
users of adjacent or nearby premises. Other Courts.
Privacy S12.1 Transparent doors and windows are The units have been designed to provide privacy
O12 For Multiple Housing Types 2, 3 and 4, designed and located so they do not directly face between the units.
building and structures are designed and sited to transparent doors or windows or the private open A combination of zero lot line housing principles
ensure the visual privacy of residents of the space areas of other dwelling units within 10 has been adopted along with landscaping
development and neighbouring properties is metres; treatments. Privacy screens will be provided
protected. AND where necessary. However in most instances
S12.2 Planter boxes, louvre screens, pergolas, landscaping will be used to provide visual
Figure 14-2 Privacy Measures landscaping and architectural design of balconies separation.
are used to screen the ground floor private open
space of dwelling units or accommodation units
from upper level units (refer to Figure 14-2
Privacy Measures which illustrates how trees,
awnings, screens, fences and planter boxes
reduce minimise the ability to directly look into
neighbouring homes and yards).
Access to Sunlight S13.1 Development does not reduce sunlight to The units have been designed and set out to
O13 For Multiple housing, buildings and at least 50% of the private open space areas of minimise overshadowing of the main living areas
structures are designed and sited so as not to any adjoining residences to less to than 2 hours and outdoor private open spaces attached to
unreasonably diminish the existing sunlight to between 9am and 3pm on any day of the year; each unit.
adjoining residences and associated private The apartment buildings and the care facility
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open space areas; OR have been sited so as not to cause
AND S13.2 Where overshadowing by existing overshadowing of nearby units or adjoining
structures and fences occurs to more than 50% houses.
O14 Multiple housing is designed and sited to
minimise the extent of shadows cast on solar of the private open space areas of any adjoining
photovoltaic cells on roofs of adjoining buildings. residences, sunlight is not further reduced by
more than 20%.
Figure 14-3—Preventing overshadowing
(See Figure 14-3— Preventing overshadowing)
S14.1 No solution provided
PLAN – ILLUSTRATES DWELLINGS THAT ARE SITED TO
MAXIMISE SOLAR ACCESS
ELEVATION – ILLUSTRATES BUILDINGS THAT ARE
SITED TO MAXIMISE SOLAR ACESS TO ADJOINING
PROPERTIES THROUGH ROOF DESIGN AND UPPER
STOREY POSITIONING TO MINIMISE IMPACTS ON
PROPERTIES TO THE SOUTH.
DETAILED ELEVATION – THE MEASUREMENT AT “*” IS
50% OF THE WIDTH OF THE SOUTHERN PROPERTY.
IT’S NOT AFFECTED BY SHADOWS FROM THE
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NORTHERN NEIGHBOUR, EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF
WINTER WHEN THE SUN IS LOW.
Sloping sites S15.1 Buildings and structures on sloping sites— Elevated structures will be used to avoid cut/fill
O15 On sloping sites, buildings and structures a) Have a maximum distance of 3m between the batters of more than 1.5 metres – refer to typical
are designed to maximise the use of the natural ground and the lowest part of the floor of the sections Drawing 0588_TP_09.
topography and minimise the need for cut and fill. building or the building incorporates undercroft
skirting or screening (eg. timber battens) to
the full height of any undercroft area higher
than 3m above ground level at the perimeter
of the building;
b) are of split level design that step down the
slope or have suspended floor construction;
c) limit the amount of cut or fill to less than 1.5m
in depth; and
d) do not result in the spread of fill beyond the
footprint of the building and associated
batters.
Wall length and detailing S16.1 The maximum wall length is 15m; Not applicable – the site is within the Community
O16 Within the Semi-attached Housing, AND Services Zone.
Attached Housing and Visitor Mixed Use S16.2 Wall planes incorporate design elements In any event, the design elements within S16.2
Zones buildings and other structures provide for to add visual interest and amenity, such as are clearly expressed in the proposed buildings.
visual interest and amenity by— windows, pergolas, sun shading devices and
a) staggering or separating continuous walls variations in balcony styles.
into smaller sections to vary the elevation;
and
b) providing well articulated building forms with
strong vertical design features.
Table 14-22 — For Multiple housing Type 2 - Duplex
14.55 Built Form
Garages and carports S17.1 Where lock up garages are included— Not applicable
O17 Garages, carport structures and vehicle a) garages are stepped back a minimum of
manoeuvring areas are designed and sited to— 600mm from each other, in relation to the
a) provide for resident and visitor parking; frontage; and
b) visually integrate with the building and to not b) at least one open visitor carpark is provided
dominate the street front; between the building and the frontage and is not
restricted by gates, security screens or other
c) allow opportunity for landscaping to screen
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vehicle parking and manoeuvring areas; obstacles;
d) minimise the number of driveway accesses; AND
and S17.2 Garages, carports and uncovered spaces
e) allow safe and efficient access to and egress are designed to allow vehicles to enter and exit
from the premises. the site in a forward gear through a 3-point turn
maximum;
AND
S17.3 The development provides for shared
driveways to minimise the number of access
points, except on corner sites where garages or
carports in the development front separate
streets.
Table 14-23 — For Multiple housing Type 3 – Retirement & special needs
14.56 Effects of use
Amenity S18.1 A screen fence of a minimum 1.8m height Acoustic screen fences will be provided where
O18 The development is designed to minimize is erected on all side and rear boundaries; necessary along Elm Street and adjacent to the
potential conflicts with surrounding uses and AND parking and service yard area for the care facility.
provide privacy for the residents. S18.2 Communal recreational facilities such as Elsewhere along Pearsons Road and Trading
swimming pools, tennis courts, bowling greens or Post Road, fencing will typically be open pool
play equipment are located at least 15m from style fencing. It is not considered necessary or
bedrooms of dwelling units or accommodation desirable to provide solid screen fences around
units and avoid adverse impacts on neighbouring independent living units which are essentially
properties. individual houses. A rural style fence will be
erected along the northern boundary (beyond the
service yard) and the north-eastern boundary
from the end of Trading Post Road where the
boundary interface is substantially a landscape
open space area.
Active communal recreational facilities are at
least 15 metres from the nearest dwelling unit.
O19 Development provides for adequate night No solution provided Internal street lighting will be used along the
lighting along all driveways and footpaths roadways with bollard lighting used to define the
throughout the site such that the full path of internal pedestrian pathways not located
travel is illuminated; adjacent to roadways.
AND
O20 Lighting is shielded so as not to adversely
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impact upon neighbouring residents.
O21 Development is located within reasonable S21.1 The development is within 500m The site is more than 500 metres from the
access to a variety of essential services and (measured along a sealed footpath with grade of nominated activities.
facilities, including retail and medical facilities no more than 5% or 1:20) of at least 2 of the RSL Care will provide and operate a bus service
and public transport services. following— from the site for the benefit of the residents.
a) Retail business uses; The frequency of trips and destinations will be
b) Medical centre; driven by the majority needs of the residents.
c) Open space uses; or
d) Wellbeing uses;
OR
S21.2 Public transport is located within 250m
(measured along a sealed footpath with grade of
no more than 5% or 1:20) of the development.
14.57 Built Form
O22 Individual dwelling units or accommodation S22.1 No more than 4 adjoining or consecutive A variety of dwelling types, external finishes and
units are clearly identifiable for residents and dwelling units or accommodation units have the roof types will be provided.
visitors such that buildings are varied in their same external materials, colours or finishes.
architectural style, construction materials, colours
and finishes.
O23 Buildings are designed to visually address S23.1 The main entry and approach to the The main entry to the apartment buildings will be
internal roads, or if no internal roads, the external dwelling unit or accommodation unit are clearly clearly visible from the internal roadways.
roads. defined and visible from the internal road and The entry to the independent living units will be
footpaths; accessible from the internal roadways, or in the
AND case of the units fronting Trading Post Road,
S23.2 The windows of living areas face the from that road.
internal road or communal outdoor recreational The units have been designed with the main
spaces. living areas facing the internal roadways. Some
units will be also provided with a front patio area
to maximise solar access.
O24 The development is designed to encourage No solution provided A communal recreation facility is to be provided
interaction between residents by providing near the main entry to the site. The facility is
comfortable seating within communal areas and linked by a series of pedestrian pathways
in the areas where residents are likely to provided throughout the site.
encounter each other such as along pedestrian The pathway network also links to a series of
paths. nodal points that will include letterboxes and
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seating.
Accessibility S25.1 Paths of travel to and throughout the Pathways and pedestrian links within the site will
O25 Development is sited and designed such development, including to all common areas and be designed to provide an optimum grade of 1:20
that all paths of travel are accessible by facilities, have a maximum gradient change of with 1:14 adopted as a maximum where
wheelchair. 1:8 over short distances (max 1.5m) and 1:14 practicable.
over longer distances.
Parking & access No solution provided A parking area for caravans and boats is to be
O26 Parking for boats, trailers and caravans is provided near the care facility.
provided on-site; Visitor parking for the apartments is to be
AND provided near the main entry.
O27 Visitor parking spaces are located Visitor parking for the care facility will be provided
conveniently accessible to all dwelling units or adjacent to the east wing of the building.
accommodation units. In the case of the independent living units, the
majority of units will allow for tandem parking for
visitors.
Site facilities S28.1 No solution provided Grouping of letter boxes will be provided within
O28 Waste storage areas, letter boxes and the nominated nodal points. Bins for recyclables
external storage areas are sited and designed for will also be provided.
S29.1 Hard surfacing such as paving or concrete
attractive visual appearance and function, and is provided to high traffic areas including A pathway network is to be provided to enable
complement the architecture and environs; driveway, walkways, entries, outdoor patios, and residents to traverse the site and link to
AND in the vicinity of waste storage areas, letter boxes communal facilities and recreation spaces.
O29 Areas of high pedestrian traffic, such as and clothes lines.
driveways, walkways, entries, outdoor patios,
and in the vicinity of waste storage areas,
letterboxes and clotheslines, are provided with a
safe, smooth surface accessible for people
across a range of abilities and ages.
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