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Appendix D - Table 9.4.5.3 Landscaping Code · OPW16/0303.02
Table 9.4.5.3 - Criteria for assessment
Amenity Table 9.4.5.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
General Requirements
Amenity PO1 achieved - Refer to Landscape plans.
PO1 AO1
Landscaped areas— Landscaping is designed, planted and
maintained in accordance with PSP2
Landscaping.
1. enhance the visual amenity and
natural landscape character of
the site, streetscape and local area;
Editor’s Note— The quantity of landscaped
2. retain natural landscape features; open space, including landscaped buffers,
required for various land uses is specified in
3. enhance buffer areas around
the relevant use code.
property boundaries;
4. suit the relative size and nature of
the development and its setting;
5. reduce the visual impact of large or
bulky structures and fencing;
6. screen incompatible land uses;
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
7. conceal service, car parking and
loading areas; and
8. provide privacy between any
dwellings or accommodation on and
adjoining the site to a height and
density appropriate to the scale of
the development.
Design PO2 achieved – refer to landscape plans
PO2 AO2.1
Site layout and building and landscape Existing site trees and landscape features
design— such as rock outcrops are integrated into
the development wherever possible.
1. provides for soft landscaping to be
AO2.2
established in and around the
Below ground components of buildings,
development;
including basement carparks, do not extend
2. maximises the retention of large beyond the above ground footprint to allow
canopy trees; for deep landscaping particularly
within building setback areas.
3. minimises the extent of impervious
paved areas;
AO2.3
Alternatives to impervious pavement are
provided and are located where landscaping
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
4. provides for suitable plant layouts and existing vegetation will benefit from
and densities; increased infiltration of rainwater.
5. facilitates the adoption of
AO2.4
appropriate planting techniques;
Plants are grouped in mulched beds rather
and
than planted individually to provide for
6. considers on-going maintenance optimum growing conditions and less
requirements to assure the maintenance.
establishment and ongoing survival
of plantings AO2.5
Plants do not rely on extensive maintenance
7. reduces the impact of buildings and
regimes such as hedging.
structures.
AO2.6
Editor's note— Refer to Figure AP3- Plants do not generally rely on watering
4A and Figure AP3-4B for appropriate systems, however where necessary the
landscaping outcomes for residential design includes a sprinkler or drip irrigation
development and Figure AP3- system that delivers water for optimum
11B and Figure AP3-5A for landscaping plant growth and minimum evaporation.
outcomes for centre development.
AO2.7
Edges of different surfaces and gardens are
defined to assist with maintenance.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
AO2.8
For retaining walls, rock facing or mass rock
walls are used rather than rendered block,
concrete or other urban style walls.
AO2.9
Timbers and other natural materials that
reflect the colours and textures of the
landscape are incorporated.
AO2.10
Timbers which are allowed to fade to grey
and metals that are designed to rust are
used rather than materials which require
regular treatment or maintenance.
Street Trees PO3 achieved – refer to landscape plans
PO3 AO3.1
Street trees within road reserves provide A minimum of 2 street trees are provided per
effective canopy shading having regard to lot or every 8 metres of frontage, whichever
the size and scale of the road reserve and is the greater.
the location of services and other AO3.2
structures. Street trees are planted a minimum of 1m
from the back of the kerb in the road
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
reserve verge and are of a species that do
not impact on services.
PO4 AO4 PO4 achieved – refer to landscape plans
Street trees in towns and villages, are Where a street or locality has an identified
consistent with the existing streetscape character derived from existing vegetation,
character. similar or identical species are used.
Editor’s Note— character trees may be
exotic species not endemic to the area such
as Jacaranda, Poinciana or Fig trees.
Safety and security PO5 achieved – refer to landscape plans
PO5 AO5.1
Landscaping is designed and located to Landscaping features like planting, changes
maximise the safety and security of public of material and texture, pedestrian shelter,
and private areas by— changes of level, artwork, signage, low
walls, seating and the like define desired
movement areas and delineate public and
1. clearly defining the boundaries
private areas.
between private and public spaces;
2. promoting casual surveillance of Editor's Note—Refer to Figure
buildings and public areas from the 6.4.4.4 and Figure AP3-5A
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
street and other public areas for AO5.2
personal security reasons; Landscaping allows adequate visibility for
casual surveillance of public and semi-
3. avoiding concealment spots;
public spaces.
4. maintaining safe sight distances to
and from road and building corners, AO5.3
car park entrances and driveways; Landscaping including fences, walls,
outdoor furniture and artworks are designed
5. maintain safe sight distances at
to avoid blind spots or places of
planting bed ends within car parks;
concealment.
6. designing to discourage graffiti;
AO5.4
7. ensuring vegetation does not inhibit
Blank solid front fences are avoided and
the effectiveness of street lighting or
where a solid wall is required elements such
conceal signage;
as a vertical garden, creepers, murals or
8. separating and defining pedestrian vandal resistant paint are incorporated.
and vehicle circulation routes; and
9. maintaining the design intent for the AO5.5
property frontage and not Front fences are no more than 1.2 metres
compromising any Council approved high or 1.8 metres if at least 50%
streetscape plans. transparent
AO5.6
Landscaping is provided between the fence
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
and the street frontage.
AO5.7
Street trees and trees in car parking areas
and 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.
AO5.10
Landscaping adjoining public areas does
not compromise and is consistent with
Council's approved streetscape plans.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Energy efficiency NA
PO6 AO6.1
Landscaping assists in passive Landscape elements are positioned to
solar access, the provision of shade, shade walls, windows and outdoor areas
microclimate management and energy from afternoon (western) sun.
conservation.
AO6.2
Landscapes facilitate winter sun access to
living areas, north facing windows and
public spaces.
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 achieved – refer to landscape plans
PO7 No acceptable outcome provided
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Landscaping integrates stormwater
drainage and water sensitive urban design
elements.
Natural Drainage PO8 achieved – swale is considered within
PO8 AO8.1 the design. Refer to landscape plans
Landscaping maintains or enhances the Landscaping works maintain and enhance
quality of surface water and groundwater. natural drainage lines (including creeks,
gullies, waterways and wetlands) to convey
stormwater
AO8.2
Riparian buffers are maintained and
rehabilitated.
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 PO9 achieved – refer to landscape plans
PO9 AO9
Works or structures do not impact on Structures and recreational facilities
erosion or bank stability. (including playgrounds, pergolas, barbeques
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
etc.) are 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 PO10 achieved – refer to landscape plans
PO10 AO10.1
Plant species: Plantings—
1. are appropriate to the biophysical 1. comprise plant species identified for
conditions and landscape character the relevant landscape character
of the area; area in PSP2 Landscaping;
2. are suitable for the space available, 2. avoid undesirable plant
the level of visual and climatic species identified in PSP2
exposure, the functional Landscaping; and
requirements of the site and the
3. incorporate appropriate understorey
scale of the development;
and taller species to provide
3. provide appropriate levels of shade screening and softening to all levels
and sunlight to occupants of the of building bulk, parking areas,
development throughout the year; manoeuvring, loading areas and
open stormwater treatment
4. minimise the demand for water use;
infrastructure.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
5. do not cause potential damage to
buildings or structures; AO10.2
For landscaping around pool areas—
6. are not harmful to pedestrians,
particularly around schools,
childcare centres, shopping areas 1. no more than 25% of the landscaping
and other high pedestrian areas; is with exotic plant species, provided
none of the plant species are
7. in intensively used environments,
undesirable plants identified in PSP2
can endure high levels of activity;
Landscaping; and
8. do not attract wildlife to high risk
2. palms are specifically located in
areas; and
group plantings in accordance
9. reduce the visual impact of the with PSP2 Landscaping plants.
development including any
stormwater treatment infrastructure.
AO10.3
Koala food trees are not planted in close
proximity to the major road network.
Car Parks NA – no carparking
PO11 AO11.1
Landscaping of car parking areas is One advanced canopy tree (a minimum of
designed to— 45 litres pot size) is provided for every 4 car
parking spaces.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
1. reduce the visual impact of the AO11.2
development, softening the A minimum area of 5m² around the base of
appearance of hardstand areas; each canopy tree, is treated with a porous
surface such as mulch with groundcovers
2. define parking areas;
and protected from intrusion of vehicles.
3. provide advanced canopy trees to
shade vehicles and to reduce AO11.3
reflected radiation; Runoff from car parking areas is directed to
landscaped areas to minimise
4. maximise opportunities for
contaminated runoff, including
infiltration of rainwater on-site; and
hydrocarbons, entering the stormwater
5. minimise contaminated runoff system and watercourses.
entering the stormwater system and
a watercourse. AO11.4
Canopy trees are protected from vehicle
damage by providing adequate sized garden
beds.
AO11.5
Plants with thorns, fruit or berries are
avoided in car parks.
Editor's note— Refer to Figure AP3-5B
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Services, utilities and infrastructure PO12 achieved – refer to landscape plans
PO12 AO12.1
Vegetation does not pose a risk to the safety Vegetation planted within the easement of
or reliability of services, utilities or an overhead powerline or, where there is no
infrastructure including substations, easement, the area of influence of a
overhead powerlines, power poles and powerline, has a mature height of no more
transformers, street lamps, stormwater than 3.5 metres.
catchment pits, and underground services
and utilities. AO12.2
Vegetation planted within an underground
powerline easement does not have a mature
root system in excess of 150 millimetres in
depth and is not located directly over the
powerline.
AO12.3
Regardless of the width of the
easement, vegetation adjoining easements
must be separated from the power pole or
other infrastructure by a distance at least
equal to the maximum mature height of
the vegetation.
AO12.4
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
For power lines that connect to a premises,
the height of plant species at maturity
provides for a 2 metre clearance below the
power line.
AO12.5
With the exception of electricity
infrastructure, trees and large shrubs are
located a minimum of—
1. 4 metres from street lamps;
2. 2 metres from stormwater catchment
pits; and
3. 2 metres from underground services
and utilities.
AO12.6
Plants are located to enable tradespersons
to access, view and inspect service meters,
such as water and electricity meters.
AO12.7
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Root barriers are installed around trees that
are located within 3 metres of any
infrastructure or that have potentially
invasive roots.
Landscaped entry statement NA
PO13 AO13.1
Entry statements to residential or business Tree and plant massing are the dominant
estates are: features of entry statements, rather than the
entry being dominated by built elements
such as masonry walls, waterfalls and
1. integrated with the natural
assembled rock outcrops.
landscape character of the locality;
and
AO13.2
2. require low maintenance. Landscaped entry statements are low
maintenance and located entirely within
privately owned land.
Editor's note—Refer to Figure 9.4.5.5
PO14 PO14 achieved – refer to landscape plans
Landscaping in the road reserve, parkland No acceptable outcome provided
or any land intended to transfer to public
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes ownership or Council responsibility is low maintenance.
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