Encouraging the retention of trees contributing to the existing landscape character of the neighbourhood. Bear in mind, works should provide for the replacement of significant vegetation being removed 12 months prior to the application being made. How do I know which trees are contributing to my neighbourhood? Your best bet is to hire an arborist….
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A minimum 6-star energy rating required. Does the whole home need to be 6-stars! I’m building a tiny extension? No, if proposed works occupies an area that is less than 50% of the original home then only the new section requires 6-star rating. However, if greater than 50%, the entire home requires 6-star rating. This…
At least 20% of the site should not be covered with impervious surfaces unless otherwise stated in the zone. So how is permeability determined? Permeability includes any surface that can absorb water, such as: Garden beds Lawns Any other unsealed surfaces Permeable surfaces can include driveways, footpaths and outdoor entertaining areas as long as their…
A5 Site Coverage
BlogsMaximum site coverage is 60% unless otherwise stated in the zone. So how is site coverage determined? First, we need to know what should be included and what shouldn’t: To be included: Dwelling Garage or carport Roofed verandah and any other roofed structures (ie shed) Not to be included: Eaves, fascia and gutters less than…
Maximum building heights of 9m and 11m apply, for Neighbourhood Residential Zone and General Residential Zones, respectively. If no height is specified in the zone 9m applies. Are there any exceptions when raising the floor level when subject to flooding? Special building overlay Land subject to inundation overlay
Maximum building heights of 9m and 11m apply, for Neighbourhood Residential Zone and General Residential Zones, respectively. If no height is specified in the zone 9m applies. What happens if the site slopes significantly? An additional 1m of height is allowed “if the slope of the natural ground level at any cross section wider than…
Maximum building heights of 9m and 11m apply, for Neighbourhood Residential Zone and General Residential Zones, respectively. If no height is specified in the zone 9m applies. So how are these heights determined? The height is dimensioned from the highest point vertically down to the point intersecting ground level. You’ll see dimension lines ‘a’ and…
An encroachment of as little as 500mm in a front setback can be the difference between a 2 or 3-bedroom residence. This will be discussed in greater detail when I begin covering clause 55 however for the purposes of clause 54, I’d like to explain one way of maximising site coverage within the front setback….
Most commonly the front setback of the new dwelling is established by taking the average of the two adjoining properties. The new house can adopt a front setback of (a+b)/2 or utilise both setbacks Neighbouring sites which are vacant Let’s say ‘a’ is 12m; being greater than 9m. The new dwelling doesn’t have to be…
Refers to the relationship between the development and the street frontage Although the requirements within this objective are specific, some exceptions do apply where setbacks may sometimes deviate from the prescribed formula; When considered to be more appropriate with respect to the prevailing pattern along the street The visual impact Promoting the retention of vegetation