Item 9 Appendix H - Code Responses-1.1 · MCU22/0094

Landscaping assists in passive solar        Landscape elements are positioned to               been provided by the architect to the western facing
access, the provision of shade,             shade walls, windows and outdoor areas             windows. Trees have then been provided to the western side
microclimate management and energy          from afternoon (western) sun.                      of the carpark which will also aid in blocking the sun.
conservation.
                                            AO6.2                                        YES   Winter sun will be able to penetrate the Northern façade of
                                            Landscapes facilitate winter sun access to         the building.
                                            living areas, north facing windows and
                                            public spaces.
                                            AO6.3                                        YES   Complies – Refer Architects Drawings
                                            Landscapes, fences and walls allow
                                            exposure of living and public areas to
                                            prevailing summer breezes and
                                            protection against winter winds.
                                            AO6.4                                        N/A   There are no solar collector devices. If installed in the future
                                            Landscape elements do not shade solar              the roof area they are likely to be installed is not blocked by
                                            collector devices during the middle 6              large trees.
                                            hours of the day.
Stormwater Drainage                         No acceptable outcome provided               YES   There is a bio-retention basin located on site to deal with
PO7                                                                                            water run-off. It will be planted out with suitable sedge
Landscaping integrates stormwater                                                              species. Refer Civil drawings for further details
drainage and water sensitive urban design
elements.
Natural Drainage                            AO8.1                                        N/A   There are no existing natural drainage lines on the site
PO8                                         Landscaping works maintain and enhance
Landscaping maintains or enhances the       natural drainage lines (including creeks,
quality of surface water and groundwater.   gullies, waterways and wetlands) to
                                            convey stormwater
                                            AO8.2                                        N/A   There are no existing riparian buffers on the site
                                            Riparian buffers are maintained and
                                            rehabilitated.
                                            AO8.3                                        N/A   No trees are planted in tree grates, all are within planting
                                            Within paved or sealed surfaces, tree              beds
                                            grates provide for water and natural air
                                            movement however are not to be used
                                            as drain.