Criteria for assessment Part A - Criteria for assessable development Table 7.2.3.4.a Earlville local plan code assessable development – – Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Applicant response For assessable development Design PO1 AO1.1 The height of buildings and structures ensures: The height and of development is consistent (a) taller buildings on appropriately sized land are with the outcomes specified within Table 7.2.3.4.b. constructed to prevent horizontal sprawl, maximising opportunities for public space; Note Height is inclusive of the roof height. – (b) that there is a transition of building heights AO1.2 from the Earlville core precinct to the Buildings greater than 4 storeys are set back from surrounding residential neighbourhoods; property boundaries: (c) activation through high quality public and (a) ½ the height of the building or structure where spaces at ground level. adjacent to a Residential zone or existing residential development; or Note A visual impact assessment may be required where a – (b) ¼ the height of the building or structure where proposed development exceeds the height stated in AO1.1. adjacent any other zone. Planning scheme policy Landscape values provides guidance – on undertaking a visual impact assessment. Note Figures 7.2.3.4.a and 7.2.3.4.b provides visual guidance – Note a proposed development exceeds the height stated – to the setback provisions for buildings greater than four storeys. in AO1.1, the proposed setbacks and site coverage will be assessed in relation to the proposed height. Note Refer to the definition of Residential zones contained in – Schedule 1.2. AO1.3 Areas around the building at the ground level are activated through: (a) high quality landscaping affording pedestrian comfort and meeting or recreating spaces; (b) land uses such as offices, shops or food and drink outlets; (c) high quality urban design; (d) a positive character and identity. Note AO1.3 will be applied to residential development only – where it: (a) is within a mixed-use building; or
Criteria for assessment Part A - Criteria for assessable development Table 7.2.3.4.a – Earlville local plan code – assessable development Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Applicant response For assessable development Design PO1 The height of buildings and structures ensures: (a) taller buildings on appropriately sized land are constructed to prevent horizontal sprawl, maximising opportunities for public space; (b) that there is a transition of building heights from the Earlville core precinct to the surrounding residential neighbourhoods; (c) activation through high quality public and spaces at ground level. Note – A visual impact assessment may be required where a proposed development exceeds the height stated in AO1.1. Planning scheme policy – Landscape values provides guidance on undertaking a visual impact assessment. Note – a proposed development exceeds the height stated in AO1.1, the proposed setbacks and site coverage will be assessed in relation to the proposed height. AO1.1 The height and of development is consistent with the outcomes specified within Table 7.2.3.4.b. Note – Height is inclusive of the roof height. AO1.2 Buildings greater than 4 storeys are set back from property boundaries: (a) ½ the height of the building or structure where adjacent to a Residential zone or existing residential development; or (b) ¼ the height of the building or structure where adjacent any other zone. Note – Figures 7.2.3.4.a and 7.2.3.4.b provides visual guidance to the setback provisions for buildings greater than four storeys. Note – Refer to the definition of Residential zones contained in Schedule 1.2. AO1.3 Areas around the building at the ground level are activated through: (a) high quality landscaping affording pedestrian comfort and meeting or recreating spaces; (b) land uses such as offices, shops or food and drink outlets; (c) high quality urban design; (d) a positive character and identity. Note – AO1.3 will be applied to residential development only where it: (a) is within a mixed-use building; or
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