Dwelling house code Application This code applies to development identified as requiring assessment against the Dwelling code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment). Purpose and overall outcomes The purpose of the Dwelling house code is to ensure that the design and siting of detached houses protects residential amenity and maintains streetscape character and that associated secondary dwellings are of an appropriate scale and intensity. The purpose of the code will be achieved through the following overall outcomes:- the building form, siting, design and use of the dwelling house is consistent with the desired amenity and character of the area; secondary dwellings are of an appropriate scale and intensity and are compatible with surrounding development; dwelling houses are not at an unacceptable risk from natural hazards.
Dwelling house code Application This code applies to development identified as requiring assessment against the Dwelling code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment). Purpose and overall outcomes The purpose of the Dwelling house code is to ensure that the design and siting of detached houses protects residential amenity and maintains streetscape character and that associated secondary dwellings are of an appropriate scale and intensity. The purpose of the code will be achieved through the following overall outcomes:- the building form, siting, design and use of the dwelling house is consistent with the desired amenity and character of the area; secondary dwellings are of an appropriate scale and intensity and are compatible with surrounding development; dwelling houses are not at an unacceptable risk from natural hazards.
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