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To ensure that the setbacks of buildings from a street respond to the existing or preferred neighbourhood character and make efficient use of the site.
Walls of buildings are set back from streets:
At least the distance specified in a schedule to the zone if the distance specified in the schedule is less than the distance specified in Table A2-1; or
If no distance is specified in a schedule to the zone, the distance specified in Table A2-1.
Porches, pergolas and verandahs that are less than 3.6 metres high and eaves may encroach not more than 2.5 metres into the setbacks of this standard.
Development context | Minimum setback from front street | Minimum setback from a side street |
|---|---|---|
There is an existing building on both the abutting allotments facing the same street, and the site is not on a corner. | The same distance as the lesser front wall setback of the existing buildings on the abutting allotments facing the front street or 6 metres, whichever is the lesser. | Not applicable |
There is an existing building on one abutting allotment facing the same street and no existing building on the other abutting allotment facing the same street, and the site is not on a corner. | The same distance as the setback of the front wall of the existing building on the abutting allotment facing the front street or 6 metres, whichever is the lesser. | Not applicable |
There is no existing building on either of the abutting allotments facing the same street, and the site is not on a corner. | 6 metres for streets in a Transport Zone 2 and 4 metres for other streets. | Not applicable |
The site is on a corner. | If there is a building on the abutting allotment facing the front street, the same distance as the setback of the front wall of the existing building on the abutting allotment facing the front street or 6 metres, whichever is the lesser. If there is no building on the abutting allotment facing the front street, 6 metres for streets in a Transport Zone 2 and 4 metres for other streets. | Front walls of new development fronting the side street of a corner site are setback at least the same distance as the setback of the front wall of any existing building on the abutting allotment facing the side street or 3 metres, whichever is the lesser. Side walls of new development on a corner site are setback the same distance as the setback of the front wall of any existing building on the abutting allotment facing the side street or 2 metres, whichever is the lesser. |
Before deciding on an application, the responsible authority must consider:
Any relevant neighbourhood character objective, policy or statement set out in this scheme.
The design response.
Whether the siting of the building is constrained by the shape, dimensions, slope or other conditions of the site.
Whether a different setback would be more appropriate taking into account the prevailing setbacks of existing buildings on nearby lots.
The visual impact of the building when viewed from the street and from adjoining properties.
Whether a different setback affects the ability to retain or plant canopy trees.
To ensure that the height of buildings respond to the existing or preferred neighbourhood character.
The maximum building height does not exceed the maximum height specified in the zone, schedule to the zone or an overlay that applies to the land.
If no maximum height is specified in the zone, schedule to the zone or an overlay, the maximum building height does not exceed 9 metres, unless the slope of the natural ground level at any cross section wider than 8 metres of the site of the building is 2.5 degrees or more, in which case the maximum building height does not exceed 10 metres.
Before deciding on an application, the responsible authority must consider:
Any relevant neighbourhood character objective, policy or statement set out in this scheme.
Any maximum building height specified in the zone, a schedule to the zone or an overlay applying to the land.
The design response.
The effect of the slope of the site on the height of the building.
The relationship between the proposed building height and the height of existing adjacent buildings.
The visual impact of the building when viewed from the street and from adjoining properties.
To ensure that the height and setback of a building from a boundary responds to the existing or preferred neighbourhood character and limits the impact on the amenity of existing dwellings or small second dwellings.
A new building not on or within 200mm of a boundary is set back from side or rear boundaries at least 1 metre, plus 0.3 metres for every metre of height over 3.6 metres up to 6.9 metres, plus 1 metre for every metre of height over 6.9 metres.
Sunblinds, verandahs, porches, eaves, facias, gutters, masonry chimneys, flues, pipes, domestic fuel or water tanks, and heating or cooling equipment or other services may encroach not more than 0.5 metres into the side and rear setbacks.
Landings that have an area of not more than 2 square metres and less than 1 metre high, stairways, ramps, pergolas, shade sails and carports may encroach into the side and rear setbacks.
Before deciding on an application, the responsible authority must consider:
Any relevant neighbourhood character objective, policy or statement set out in this scheme.
The design response.
The impact on the amenity of the habitable room windows and private open space of existing dwellings or small second dwellings.
Whether the wall is opposite an existing or simultaneously constructed wall built to the boundary.
Whether the wall abuts a side or rear lane.
Whether a different setback in a rear yard affects the ability to retain or plant canopy trees.
To ensure that the location, length and height of a wall on a boundary responds to the existing or preferred neighbourhood character and limits the impact on the amenity of existing dwellings and small second dwellings.
A new wall constructed on or within 200mm of a side or rear boundary of a lot or a carport constructed on or within 1 metre of a side or rear boundary of a lot does not abut the boundary for a length that exceeds the greater of the following distances:
10 metres plus 25 per cent of the remaining length of the boundary of an adjoining lot, or
The length of existing or simultaneously constructed walls or carports abutting the boundary on an abutting lot.
A new wall or carport may fully abut a side or rear boundary where slope and retaining walls or fences would result in the effective height of the wall or carport being less than 2 metres on the abutting property boundary.
A building on a boundary includes a building set back up to 200mm from a boundary.
The height of a new wall constructed on or within 200mm of a side or rear boundary or a carport constructed on or within 1 metre of a side or rear boundary does not exceed an average of 3.2 metres with no part higher than 3.6 metres unless abutting a higher existing or simultaneously constructed wall.
Before deciding on an application, the responsible authority must consider:
Any relevant neighbourhood character objective, policy or statement set out in this scheme.
The design response.
The extent to which walls on boundaries are part of the neighbourhood character.
The impact on the amenity of existing dwellings or small second dwellings.
The opportunity to minimise the length of walls on boundaries by aligning a new wall on a boundary with an existing wall on a lot of an adjoining property.
The orientation of the boundary that the wall is being built on.
The width of the lot.
The extent to which the slope and retaining walls or fences reduce the effective height of the wall.
Whether the wall abuts a side or rear lane.
The need to increase the wall height to screen a box gutter.
To ensure that the site coverage responds to the existing or preferred neighbourhood character and responds to the features of the site.
The site area covered by buildings does not exceed:
The maximum site coverage specified in a schedule to the zone; or
If no maximum site coverage is specified in a schedule to the zone, the percentage specified in Table A2-5.
If the maximum site coverage is specified in a schedule to a zone, it must be greater than the percentage specified in Table A2-5.
Zone | Area |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood Residential Zone Township Zone | 60 per cent |
General Residential Zone | 65 per cent |
Residential Growth Zone Mixed Use Zone Housing Choice and Transport Zone | 70 per cent |
Before deciding on an application, the responsible authority must consider:
Any relevant neighbourhood character objective, policy or statement set out in this scheme.
The design response.
The existing site coverage and any constraints imposed by existing development or the features of the site.
The site coverage of adjacent properties.
The effect of the visual bulk of the building and whether this is acceptable in the neighbourhood.
Whether a different area of site coverage affects the ability to retain or plant canopy trees.
To provide tree canopy that responds to the neighbourhood character of the area and reduces the visual impact of buildings on the streetscape.
To preserve existing canopy cover and support the provision of new canopy cover.
To ensure new canopy trees are climate responsive, support biodiversity, wellbeing and amenity, and help reduce urban heat.
Provide a minimum number of trees as specified in Table A2-6.
Site area | Tree |
|---|---|
100 square metres or less | One tree |
Above 100 square metres to 200 square metres | Two trees |
Above 200 square metres to 300 square metres | Three trees |
A tree must meet the following:
Reach a height of at least 6 metres at maturity.
Achieve a canopy width of at least 4 metres at maturity.
Planted in a minimum deep soil area of 12 square metres with a minimum plan dimension 2.5 metres or in a planter with a minimum volume of 12 cubic metres with a minimum depth of 0.8 metres of planter soil.
Existing trees to be retained meet all of the following:
Has a height of at least 5 metres,
Has a trunk circumference of 0.5 metres or greater at 1.4 metres above ground level,
Has a trunk that is located at least 4 metres from proposed buildings.
Existing trees that are retained can be used to satisfy the tree canopy requirement.
Any tree required to be planted under this standard must be of species to the satisfaction of the responsible authority, having regard to the location and relevant geographic factors.
Before deciding on an application, the responsible authority must consider:
Any relevant neighbourhood character objective, policy or statement set out in this scheme.
The site context and design response.
The extent to which the existing and proposed canopy trees contribute to a greener environment and reduce urban heat.
Whether the growth characteristics of existing trees and proposed canopy trees will provide the required canopy cover.
The suitability of the planting location, deep soil areas and planter soil volume for proposed canopy trees.
Whether the species of canopy tree is suited to the soil conditions of the site.
Whether an alternative combination of the canopy trees will provide the required canopy cover.
To encourage front fence design that responds to the existing or preferred neighbourhood character.
A front fence within 3 metres of a street is:
The maximum height specified in a schedule to the zone, or
If no maximum height is specified in a schedule to the zone, the maximum height specified in Table A2-7.
Street context | Maximum front fence height |
|---|---|
Streets in a Transport Zone 2 | 2 metres |
Other streets | 1.5 metres |
This standard does not apply to a small second dwelling.
Before deciding on an application, the responsible authority must consider:
Any relevant neighbourhood character objective, policy or statement set out in this scheme.
The design response.
The setback, height and appearance of front fences on adjacent properties.
The extent to which slope and retaining walls reduce the effective height of the front fence.
Whether the fence is needed to minimise noise intrusion.
To ensure that small second dwellings are sited to respond to the existing or preferred neighbourhood character.
Walls of a small second dwelling are set back behind the front wall of the existing dwelling on the lot, facing the frontage.
Porches, pergolas, verandahs, and eaves do not encroach into the setback of this standard.
Before deciding on an application, the responsible authority must consider:
Any relevant neighbourhood character objective, policy or statement set out in this scheme.
The design response.
The visual impact of the building when viewed from the street and from adjoining properties.