Attachment 3 -C_ Planning Scheme Assessment

Appendix C
Assessment Against the Planning Scheme – Landscaping Code

                                    next to pathways have a minimum canopy
                                    clearance height of 2.4 metres, increasing to 5.0
                                    metres where trucks and buses frequently use
                                    the                                        route.

                                    AO5.8
                                    Root guards are utilised around species with
                                    potentially invasive roots to avoid trip hazards.

                                    AO5.9
                                    Landscaping allows for safe vehicle sight lines at
                                    driveways.
                                    Editor's Note— Refer to Figure 9.4.5.4.

Energy efficiency                   AO6.1
PO6                                 Landscape elements are positioned to shade           Can comply – the landscaping concept is shown on
Landscaping assists in passive      walls, windows and outdoor areas from                the proposal plans by Quod in Appendix A. The
solar access, the provision of      afternoon          (western)           sun.          resulting development application for operational
shade, microclimate management                                                           works (landscaping) will comply. The development
and energy conservation.            AO6.2                                                approval for this development application can be
                                    Landscapes facilitate winter sun access to living    conditioned accordingly if considered necessary by
                                    areas, north facing windows and public spaces.       Council.

                                    AO6.3
                                    Landscapes, fences and walls allow exposure of
                                    living and public areas to prevailing summer
                                    breezes and protection against winter winds.

                                    AO6.4
                                    Landscape elements do not shade solar
                                    collector devices during the middle 6 hours of
                                    the day.

Stormwater Drainage
PO7                                 No acceptable outcome provided                       Can comply – the landscaping concept is shown on
Landscaping integrates                                                                   the proposal plans by Quod in Appendix A. The
stormwater drainage and water                                                            resulting development application for operational
sensitive urban design elements.                                                         works (landscaping) will comply. The development
                                                                                         approval for this development application can be
                                                                                         conditioned accordingly if considered necessary by
                                                                                         Council.

Natural Drainage                    AO8.1
PO8                                 Landscaping works maintain and enhance               Can comply – the landscaping concept is shown on
Landscaping maintains or            natural drainage lines (including creeks, gullies,   the proposal plans by Quod in Appendix A. The
enhances the quality of surface     waterways and wetlands) to convey stormwater         resulting development application for operational
water and groundwater.                                                                   works (landscaping) will comply. The development
                                    AO8.2                                                approval for this development application can be
                                    Riparian     buffers   are    maintained      and    conditioned accordingly if considered necessary by
                                    rehabilitated.                                       Council.

                                    AO8.3
                                    Within paved or sealed surfaces, tree grates
                                    provide for water and natural air movement
                                    however are not to be used as drain.

Bank stability                      AO9
PO9                                 Structures and recreational facilities (including    Not applicable
Works or structures do not impact   playgrounds, pergolas, barbeques etc.) are
on erosion or bank stability.       setback a minimum of 30 metres from the top of
                                    the bank of any watercourse and 10 metres from
                                    the top of the bank of any drainage line.

Species selection                   AO10.1
PO10                                Plantings—                                           Can comply – the landscaping concept is shown on
Plant species:                      a) comprise plant species identified for the         the proposal plans by Quod in Appendix A. The
(a) are appropriate to the              relevant landscape character area in PSP2        resulting development application for operational
      biophysical conditions and        Landscaping;                                     works (landscaping) will comply. The development
      landscape character of the    b) avoid undesirable plant species identified in     approval for this development application can be
      area;                             PSP2 Landscaping; and                            conditioned accordingly if considered necessary by



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