Clause 55.07-11 Developments should include dedicated areas for: As discussed above it is not considered that the Waste and recycling Waste and recycling enclosures which are: propose waste enclosures in the basement are Adequate in size, durable, waterproof and located in a convenient location due to the poor To ensure dwellings are designed to blend in with the development. access provided to the basement. encourage waste recycling. Adequately ventilated. It is assumed that waste collection will be via a Located and designed for convenient council collection given that it is unlikely that a To ensure that waste and recycling access by residents and made easily waste collection vehicle would be able to enter facilities are accessible, adequate and accessible to people with limited mobility. the basement. Therefore bins will have to be attractive. Adequate facilities for bin washing. These wheeled out of the basement via the access areas should be adequately ventilated. ramp. To ensure that waste and recycling Collection, separation and storage of waste and The waste management of the site has not been facilities are designed and managed to recyclables, including where appropriate properly addressed. Should a permit be issued it minimise impacts on residential amenity, opportunities for on-site management of food is considered that a waste management plan be health and the public realm. waste through composting or other waste required as a permit condition. recovery as appropriate. Collection, storage and reuse of garden waste, including opportunities for on-site treatment, where appropriate, or off-site removal for reprocessing. Adequate circulation to allow waste and recycling collection vehicles to enter and leave the site without reversing. Adequate internal storage space within each dwelling to enable the separation of waste, recyclables and food waste where appropriate. Clause 55.07-12 Bedrooms should: The plans do not clearly demonstrate how the Functional layout Meet the minimum internal room bedrooms and living spaces comply with this dimensions specified in Table B10. standard. This could be a condition of permit if a To ensure dwellings provide functional permit is to issue. areas that meet the needs of residents.
Clause 55.07-11 Waste and recycling To ensure dwellings are designed to encourage waste recycling. To ensure that waste and recycling facilities are accessible, adequate and attractive. To ensure that waste and recycling facilities are designed and managed to minimise impacts on residential amenity, health and the public realm. Developments should include dedicated areas for: Waste and recycling enclosures which are: Adequate in size, durable, waterproof and blend in with the development. Adequately ventilated. Located and designed for convenient access by residents and made easily accessible to people with limited mobility. Adequate facilities for bin washing. These areas should be adequately ventilated. Collection, separation and storage of waste and recyclables, including where appropriate opportunities for on-site management of food waste through composting or other waste recovery as appropriate. Collection, storage and reuse of garden waste, including opportunities for on-site treatment, where appropriate, or off-site removal for reprocessing. Adequate circulation to allow waste and recycling collection vehicles to enter and leave the site without reversing. Adequate internal storage space within each dwelling to enable the separation of waste, recyclables and food waste where appropriate. As discussed above it is not considered that the propose waste enclosures in the basement are located in a convenient location due to the poor access provided to the basement. It is assumed that waste collection will be via a council collection given that it is unlikely that a waste collection vehicle would be able to enter the basement. Therefore bins will have to be wheeled out of the basement via the access ramp. The waste management of the site has not been properly addressed. Should a permit be issued it is considered that a waste management plan be required as a permit condition. Clause 55.07-12 Functional layout To ensure dwellings provide functional areas that meet the needs of residents. Bedrooms should: Meet the minimum internal room dimensions specified in Table B10. The plans do not clearly demonstrate how the bedrooms and living spaces comply with this standard. This could be a condition of permit if a permit is to issue.