Permeability refers to the percentage of the site which is able to absorb water; a minimum percentage of 20% applies unless otherwise stated in the schedule to the zone
Legend
1 | Front porch (roofed) |
2 | Rear patio (roofed) |
3 | Dwelling |
4 | Open deck with concrete under |
5 | Gazebo (roofed) |
6 | Pool |
7 | Paved area |
8 | Cubby |
9 | Garden shed |
10 | Eave overhang |
11 | Gravel driveway |
12 | Open deck with natural ground under |
Shaded green | Trees/shrubs/lawn |
Let’s say the total site area is 600m2 and the highlighted elements have the following areas:
Gravel driveway | 24.00m2 |
Open deck with natural ground under | 15.70m2 |
Trees/shrubs/lawn | 300.00m2 |
Total | 339.70 |
Site coverage =( (Total Permeable Area)/(Site Area) ) x 100
=( 339.70/600.00 ) x 100
=56.6%, greater than 20%
Garden Area
Although garden area not within clause, 54 Permeability refers to the percentage of the site which is able to absorb water; a minimum percentage of 20% applies unless otherwise stated in the schedule to the zone