11 Robert St - Planning Report

Stormwater management has been designed so there is a non-worsening discharge rate at the
kerb by the use of 450mm x 450mm gully pits and 225mm diameter PVC drainage pipe work, Refer
Appendix C.



Sustainable Building Design Code

     Performance Outcome                                          Comment

 (a) Orientates buildings and      The buildings have a north south orientation with living spaces
 windows to make the most of       to the north with direct access to private open space and pool
 prevailing winds, natural         areas . All bedrooms include natural light and openings allow for
 ventilation, and cross breezes;   cross breezes and natural ventilation.

                                   Eaves and wide balcony overhangs are included to shade walls
 (b) Maximises shade to east       and windows. Minimum openings are provided to the west to
 and west walls;                   minimise solar penetration. Generous balconies to the and
                                   overhangs shade the walls.

 (c) Contains an open and          All dwellings have direct access to large private open space on
 permeable built form that         both levels. The balconies are directly connected to the living
 connects indoor and outdoor
                                   spaces to provide BBQ and outdoor living opportunities in an
 spaces in an integrated
 design;                           integrated design.

 (d) Retains                       No significant vegetation exists onsite except for a front hedge
 existing vegetation and           which will be removed and replaced with dense landscaping
 natural shading where             along the frontage and boundaries to allow for shading and a
 possible;                         vegetated presentation to the street.

 (e) Incorporates passive          The design provides windows and large open areas to provide
 building design to reduce the     for passive cooling and natural breeze flow through the open
 need for auxiliary heating and
 cooling;                          plan design.

                                   A mix of low toxic internal and external materials are
 (f) Uses low toxic internal and   incorporated for the construction which will ensure long lasting
 external building materials;
                                   design that does not require regular maintenance.
 (g) Uses natural light rather
                                   Natural light is provided through window and doors to all levels
 than artificial light, and may
 include skylights, atriums and    and the centrally located courtyards.
 light wells;
 (h) Contains a minimum of two All habitable rooms have 2 openings, and /or direct access to
 openings per habitable room balconies.

 (i) Provides a minimum floor to   2.7m floor to ceiling heights are provided to all dwellings which
 ceiling height of 2.7 metres;
                                   provides sufficient space for ventilation and air circulation.
 and
                                   The design allows for medium density living and privacy to each
 (j) Enables efficient operation   of the units, while also allowing for users to easily flow between
 and use of the building.
                                   the main living and upper level bedrooms.




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