30.09.21 Planning Report - Civic Lot 2 - NP 2020 · MCU21/0175

     o    the development is within the Shire Business Centre and well serviced by public transport
          and the transit hub is proposed directly opposite the site; and
     o    the development provides bicycle spaces and is well connected to the surrounding cycle
          pathways.
    The proposed development will provide for driveways, parking and manoeuvring areas
     compliant with Australian Standards for off-street carparking.

The applicant has provided a Traffic Engineering Report prepared by TTM which further assesses
the adequacy of the parking onsite.


4.6 Sustainable Building Design Code
The design includes large north facing roof areas suitable for solar power generation. A small solar
array is proposed to cater for the building’s energy requirements, which can be added to and become
an energy positive building.

The design includes large landscaping areas to complement and help break up the hardstand areas,
as well as for passive cooling and permeability. The materials and roof design have been carefully
considered by Buchan Architects both for aesthetic and sustainability qualities. Water quality and
reuse is proposed in the design and the building’s siting is responsive to the existing buildings,
orientation and landscaping. The commercial development has been designed to allow for cross
ventilation and includes open balconies to the entrances, consistent with the Sustainable Building
Design Code.


4.7 Other Engineering Works Codes
The development will be serviced via the existing water and sewerage infrastructure in the Shire
Business Centre. MPN Consulting Engineers provides a Civil Engineering Report addressing the
earthworks, roadworks and servicing requirements associated with the development. The report also
addresses each of the relevant works codes for compliance.

A Stormwater Management Plan is also included demonstrating a concept bioretention plan design
complying with the State Planning Policy and fits neatly into the existing internal road system.




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