Appendix G - Code Assessment · MCU22/0140

Landscaping & private open space                        AO10.1                                                                 Complies.
PO10                                                    Landscaping is provided to a minimum of 40% of the site area and
Development:                                            60% of this is soft landscaping.                                       The total soft landscaping (turf, gardens)
        1. enhances liveability and promotes                                                                                   provided totals 43.2% of the site area, in
             outdoor living;                            OR                                                                     compliance with AO10.2 of the Dual Occupancy
                                                                                                                               and Multiple Dwelling Code.
        2. contributes to the visual amenity and
             natural landscape character of the area;   AO10.2
        3. retains existing large trees where           If for small dwellings or for development which provides a ratio of
             practicable;                               at least three small dwellings to one other dwelling, landscaping is
        4. provides privacy between uses;               provided to a minimum of 35% of the site area and 60% of this
        5. reduces the bulk and scale of                is soft landscaping.
             development; and
        6. conceals services, car parking and
             manoeuvring areas.

PO11                                                    AO11.1                                                                 Complies.
Private open space:                                     Private open space is provided for each dwelling at the following
          1. is provided to all dwellings and is        rate:                                                                  AO11.2 of the Dual Occupancy and Multiple
              adequate in size, shape and dimensions              1. at ground level—a minimum of 25m² directly                Dwelling Code requires the following provisions
              to suit the needs of the occupants;                     accessed from living spaces; or                          for private open space for small dwellings:
          2. receives adequate sunlight; and                      2. if above ground level—12m² with a minimum width
                                                                                                                               Private open space is provided for each
          3. is designed and orientated to ensure                     of 2.5 metres accessed directly from the living
                                                                                                                               small dwelling at the following rate:
              privacy is maintained between uses.                     spaces.                                                       1. at ground level—a minimum of 20m²
                                                                                                                                       directly accessed from living spaces and
                                                        OR                                                                             exclusive of clothes drying area; or
                                                                                                                                    2. if above ground level—9m² with a
                                                        AO11.2                                                                         minimum width of 2.5 metres accessed
                                                        Private open space is provided for each small dwelling at the                  directly from the living spaces.
                                                        following rate:
                                                                   1. at ground level—a minimum of 20m² directly               All proposed courtyard/backyard areas exceed
                                                                        accessed from living spaces and exclusive of           20m² exclusive of clothes drying areas (P.O.S.
                                                                        clothes drying area; or                                for each unit is approximately 50m2).
                                                                   2. if above ground level—9m² with a minimum width of
                                                                                                                               As such, it is evident that the proposed
                                                                        2.5 metres accessed directly from the living spaces.
                                                                                                                               development provides sufficient private open
                                                                                                                               space for the enjoyment of future residents and
                                                        AO11.3                                                                 guests.
                                                        Private open space contributing to the above calculations has a
                                                        maximum gradient of 10% (1 in 10) and is clear of any utilities such
                                                        as gas, water tanks and air conditioning units.
PO12                                                    AO12.1                                                                 Complies.
Safe vehicular access is provided to and from           Development does not gain direct access from any road with a
                                                                                                                               Access is gained from a local road with a speed