developmentrockdale control plan 2011 Amendment Schedule

Prepared and published by Rockdale City Council’s Urban Strategy Team

Adopted: 4 May 2011 Effective: 5 December 2011

Amended as per table below

Amendment Date of Date of Effect Description Number Adoption 2 5/6/2013 20/6/2013 Part 7.4 Ramsgate Beach Commercial Area - Controls pertaining to Ramsgate Beach commercial area 1 6/2/2013 13/12/2013 Part 4.3 Landscape Planning and Design

Part 5.1 Low and Medium Density Residential

Controls for Attached Dwellings and Semi-detached Dwellings 3 15/10/2014 05/06/2015 Part 7.5 Rockdale Town Centre Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP

ii 4 GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR DEVELOPMENT 3 SITE ANALYSIS 2 URBAN STRATEGY 1 PRELIMINARY 4.1 SITE PLANNING 4.2 STREETSCAPE AND SITE CONTEXT 4.1.2 Heritage Conser 4.1.1 ViewsandVistas 4.1.9 4.1.8 Biodi 4.1.7 4.1.6 4.1.5 Conta 4.1.4 ter Manage 4.1.3 L T D S W Development intheVicinity ofHeritageItems Development ofHeritageItems Requirement forHeritageReports Sandstone Walling, RockOutcropsandKerbing Fencing Pedestrian Environment Streetscape Character Site Context Avoidance ofIsolatedSites Lot SizeandMinimumSiteFrontage Groundwater Protection Water Quality Water Conservation Flood RiskManagement Stormwater Management ot sizeand ree oil Manage e a v elop v P ersity m

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Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 Contents iv 4.3 LANDSCAPE PLANNING AND DESIGN 4.7 SITE FACILITIES 4.6 CAR PARKING, ACCESS AND MOVEMENT 4.5 SOCIAL EQUITY 4.4 SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN 4.4.7 4.4.6 4.4.5 Visual and 4.4.4 4.4.3 4.4.2 4.4.1 te 4.3.3 Co 4.3.2 4.3.1 4.5.2 4.5.1 Housing W N G N S E P O E Building Separation Acoustic Privacy Visual Privacy Hot Water Systems Storage Areas Letterboxes Laundry FacilitiesandDrying Areas Service Lines/Cables Waste StorageandRecyclingFacilities Air ConditioningandCommunicationStructures Pedestrian Access andSustainable Transport Car Wash Facilities Car ParkLocationandDesign Parking Rates olar ri nergy quita oise atural lazing pen ind mm v a Im S unal Im b Acc pa pa le

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Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 Contents vi 8 NOTIFICATIONS 7 SPECIAL PRECINCTS 6 OTHER DEVELOPMENT DEFINITIONS 6.2 RESTRICTED PREMISES AND SEX 6.1 CHILD CARE CENTRES 7.3 BEXLEY TOWN CENTRE 7.2 BONAR STREET PRECINCT 7.1 WOLLI CREEK 6.4 ADVERTISING AND SIGNAGE 6.3 TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES SERVICES PREMISES 7.5 ROCKDALE TOWN CENTRE 7.4 RAMSGATE BEACH COMMERCIAL AREA 7.1.5 7.1.4 7.1.3 7.1.2 Vision 7.1.1 Ba 7.1.9 7.1.8 7.1.7 Built 7.1.6 R L S E S O Access Retail Activity Public Domain Pedestrian Connection Lane Frontage Parkland Interface Residential StreetFrontage Highway Interface Mixed UseStreetFrontage Retail StreetFrontage and tru treet C n oad pen c v

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7│1 7│9 7│8 7│7 7│4 7│23 7│16 7│15 7│13 7 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 6 8 7 I │3 │31 │25 │3 │23 │19 │13 │39 │35 │1 │1 │1 1 part preliminary1 Rockdale DCP 2011 Part 1Preliminary 1│2 1.6 Environmental Plan2011. effect on5December2011, thedateofgazettalRockdaleLocal This PlanwasadoptedbyCouncilon4May2011 andcameinto 1.5 Environmental Plan(LEP)2011. This planappliestoallthelandcoveredbyRockdaleLocal 1.4 The purposeofthisDCP isto: 1.3 This planiscalledRockdaleDevelopmentControlPlan(DCP)2011. 1.2 Government Area. Local one thathasbeenpreparedfor, andappliesto,theentireRockdale planning authoritytoapplyasite. Accordingly, thisDCP istheonly Reform Act allowsonlyonedevelopmentcontrol plan(DCP)foreach Amendment (InfrastructureandOtherPlanningReform) Act 2005. The ensure compliancewiththeEnvironmentalPlanningand Assessment Rockdale Councilhaspreparedthisdevelopmentcontrolplanto 1.1 and RockdaleCityCouncil (RCC)policiesand/orguidelines: This DCP shouldalsobereadinconjunctionwiththe followingState and theLEP, theLEP willprevail. provisions oftheLEP. Ifthereisanyinconsistencybetween thisDCP This DCP containsdetailedprovisionsandcontrolsthatsupplementthe height, floorspaceratioandheritageitems. development withintheLocalGovernment Area, including controlsfor that setsoutthelandusezonesandbroaddevelopment controlsfor which thisDCP applies.RockdaleLEP 2011 isastatutoryinstrument Rockdale LocalEnvironmentalPlan(LEP)2011 appliestotheland • • • •

Relationship tootherPlansandPolicies Commencement Application Purpose ofthisDCP Name ofthisDCP Background amended); Environmental Planningand Assessment Act 1979(NSW)(as the characterofneighbourhoods. integration ofbuildingsandlandscapedareasthatcontributeto Encourage innovativedesignwithparticularemphasisonthe of environmental,socialandeconomicsustainability; Promote highqualityurbandesignoutcomeswithinthecontext (DAs); Applications Development objectives andcontrolsagainstwhichCouncilwillassessfuture Communicate theplanning,designandenvironmental How tousethisplan Part Part Part 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 plans. developments and tion proceduresfor on Councilnotifica- obtain information You maywishto development. the proposed type andlocationof depending onthe from theseparts tions arerequired several subsec- combination of A subsectionora developments for alltypesof and controlsessential Basic information and 5ofthisDCP. development willbeassessedagainsttherelevantSEPP andPart3,4 housing andaffordable housingarecoveredbySEPPs. These typesof Certain typesofdevelopmentsuchasboardinghouses,senior following: of developmentpermissibleunderCouncil’s LEP andcomprisesthe This Planidentifiesobjectivesanddesignrequirementsforallaspects 1.7 • • • • • • which therearefivetypesinthisDCP Each sectioninPart5representsaspecificbuilding typology, of Part 5–BuildingTypes general principles. Developments arerequiredtofulfiltherelevantrequirements ofall General principlesapplytoallsitesregardlessofthe building type. Part 4–GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment fulfilled therelevantsiteanalysisobjectives. Council approval,applicantsneedtodemonstratethattheyhave will achievedesiredoutcomesfordevelopment.Inordertogain also providesthemeansforCounciltodeterminethatproposal constraints ofasitepriortocommencingdesignproposal.It Site analysisassistsapplicantstodeterminetheopportunitiesand Part 3–Site Analysis and Council’s objectivesfortheCityofRockdale. This sectionexplainsthestrategicframeworkofLEP andDCP Part 2–CityVision other plansandpolicieswhereitapplies. This sectionexplainsthepurposeofDCP, itsrelationshipto Part 1–Preliminary

How toUsethisPlan Local Government Act 1993(NSW)(asamended); (NSW) (asamended); Environmental Planningand Assessment Regulation2000 typically located incloseproximitytofacilities andservices. development upwardsofthree storeysinheight,thatare Residential flatbuildings which areaformofhigherdensity located inaresidentialsetting. townhouses. These buildingsarelowscaleandtypically are dwellings, dualoccupancies,ancillarydwellingsand villas and Low andmediumdensityresidentialwhichincludesdetached deemed SEPPs. Relevant StateEnvironmentalPlanningPolicies(SEPPs)and amended); Threatened SpeciesConservation Act 1995(NSW)(as Part 1Preliminary 1│3

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 Part 1Preliminary 1│4 the generalandspecificcontrolsthatapplytodevelopmenttype. must addressallrelevantparts,includingCityVision, Siteanalysisand Any developmentapplicationpreparedinaccordancewiththisPlan which Council willconsider, accept andimplementoffers byapplicants Council’s Voluntary Planning Agreements Policy setsoutthewayin contribution andthewayin whichthecontributionwillbeused. developments towhichthe contributionwillapply, theamount ofthe approved developmentcontributions plans,whichspecifythetypesof contribution orpayasection94A levyaresetoutinCouncil’s Any requirementsforadevelopmenttomakesection 94 of publicamenitiesandfacilitieswithintheCityby followingmeans: Council tolevycontributionsfromdevelopmentstowards theprovision The EnvironmentalPlanningand Assessment Act 1979authorises 1.8 for developmentapplications,draftLEP andDCP. This section provides information on Council notification procedures Part 8-Notifications this Part. and 5,withemphasisontheadditionaldesignrequirementsof areas istobedesignedhavingregardtheprovisionsofParts4 places thatrequirespecialconsideration.Developmentinthese This sectioncontainsadditionaldesignrequirementsforcertain Part 7–SpecialPrecincts such assignageandchildcarecentres. This sectioncontainsprovisionsforcertaintypesofdevelopment, Part 6–OtherDevelopment building sectionsofPart5. compliance withthecontrolsinmixeduseandresidentialflat and residentialapartmentsontheupperlevelswouldrequire type. Forexample,abuildingthathasretailonthegroundfloor applicants mayneedtorefermorethanonedevelopment However, foradevelopmentthatincludesdifferent buildingtypes, to thetypeofdevelopmentthatisrelevanttheirproposal. particular buildingtype.Generally, applicantsneedonlytorefer articulation andspecificrequirementsthatarerelevanttoa Part 5containscontrolsforbuildingsizeandlocation, • • • • • •

Development Contributions outside ofthemaincentresalongPrincesHighway. Highway commercialwhichisdevelopmentlocated development Industrial are typicallylocatedinshoppingcentres. Mixed usebuildingswhicharedesignedforarangeofusesand voluntary planningagreements section 94A levies,and/or section 94contributions,or Codes andPolicies: Rockdale DevelopmentControlPlan2011 repealsthefollowingDCPs, 1.10 December 2011). following thegazettalofRockdaleLocalEnvironmentalPlan2011 (5 This planappliestodevelopmentapplicationslodgedwithCouncil 1.9 agreements. to providepublicamenitiesandfacilitiesthroughvoluntaryplanning

Repeal ofInstruments SavingProvision Part 1Preliminary 1│5

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 Part 1Preliminary 1│6 DCP 80 DCP 77 DCP 71 DCP 68 DCP 65 DCP 63 DCP 61 DCP 59 DCP 57 DCP 55 DCP 52 DCP 49 DCP 46 DCP 44 DCP 42 DCP 40 DCP 38 DCP 36 DCP 34 DCP 32 DCP 30 DCP 28 DCP 22 DCP 18 DCP 15 DCP 13 DCP 10 DCP 8 DCP 4 DCP 1 Development controlplans Bonar StreetPrecinct 145 &147Russell Avenue, DollsPoint Guidelines Landscape DesignPrinciples and Bexley TownCentre 5-25 LustyStreet,Wolli Creek 344 West BotanyStreet,Rockdale Control Plans Amendment toCouncil’s Development Arncliffe 10-12 Allen Street&11-13 Ann Street, Exempt andcomplyingdevelopment Bryant andGeorgeStreet,Rockdale Goods andsignsonpublicplaces Arncliffe Creek, SWSOOS& Thompson St,North Land boundedbyPrincesHwy, Wolli Amusement centres Bexley Infants'School homes Boarding houses,hostelsandgroup with aDisability Housing forOlderPeopleand 44-52 Fraters Ave, SansSouci Brothels Villa andtownhousedevelopment Ashton &ChandlerSts,Rockdale 84 Wollongong Rd, Arncliffe Requirements foraccess 69 MarshallSt,Kogarah Brighton TownCentre Industrial code Southern Freeway, SansSouci Meriel St,Fraters Ave, DorrigoLane& 146-180 StoneyCreekRd,Bexley Washington StandHarrowRdBexley Lydham Hall 2-20PrincessSt,Brighton DCP 83 DCP 78 DCP 72 DCP 70 DCP 67 DCP 64 DCP 62 DCP 60 DCP 58 DCP 56 DCP 53 DCP 50 DCP 47 DCP 45 DCP 43 DCP 41 DCP 39 DCP 37 DCP 35 DCP 33 DCP 31 DCP 29 DCP 27 DCP 19 DCP 17 DCP 14 DCP 11 DCP 9 DCP 6 DCP 3 Stormwater Management Site” 104-128 PrincesHwy, Arncliffe “EFCO Mixed UsePremises communications Tele-communications andRadio- Design (CPTED) Crime Prevention Through Environmental Street, Arncliffe 213 PrincesHighwayand4Wardell Wolli CreekRedevelopment Area controls Amendments toResidentialDevelopment Arncliffe andBanksiatowncentres Dwelling HouseDevelopment Site Waste managementandminimisation decisions Community consultationindevelopment 32, 32A &34Wolli CreekRd,Banksia Point) Railway Precinct,Wolli Creek(Discovery 54-62 Fraters Ave, SanSouci 7-9 Watkin St,Rockdale development Dual occupancyandgrannyflat and CairoSts,Rockdale Land boundedbyBay, Chapel, Aboukir Residential flatbuildings 158-164 PrincesHwy, Arncliffe Child CareCentres Outdoor advertising Barclay Lounge 81-85 Villiers St,Rockdale 1-8 CecilSt&30SolanderSt,Monterey Campbell Sts,SansSouci Park &RockyPointRds,Selmon 5-9 Trafalgar St,Brighton-Le-Sands Lawson &BrantwoodSts,SansSouci Land boundedbyFontainebleau,Meriel, Bexley KingslandRd,Oriental&GodwinStreets, 26B-34 Wolli CreekRdBanksia Tree PreservationOrder Rock andStoneOutcropsFences Residential Amenity ImprovementStrategy(RAIS) Pool &SpaCode Interim ParkingPolicy Interim MixedUseDevelopmentPolicy Buildings Erection ofCarportsinRelationtoResidentialFlat Enclosure ofBalconiesonResidentialFlatBuildings Drainage ofLowLevelProperties Carparking ProvisionsRelatingtoRestaurants Codes andpolicies Vehicular EntrancePolicy Subdivision ofDualOccupancyDevelopments Residential SubdivisionCode Parallel ParkinginFrontofDwelling Parking &LoadingCode Interim ParkingCode High FrontandSideReturnFenceCode Courtyard Area ofVillas and Townhouses Erection ofPergolas/Vergolas inthePrivate and SmallDevelopment Drainage RequirementsforSingleUnitDwellings Demolition andErectionofBuildingsCode Part 1Preliminary 1│7

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 part urban strategy2 Rockdale DCP 2011 Part 2UrbanStrategy 2│2 and localcentres design quality Ensure thatallaspectsofdevelopmentwithintheCity areofahigh Concentrate futuredevelopmentaroundtheCity’s existing achieve Council’s objectivesfortheCity. provides detailedcontrolsandguidelinesforfuturedevelopmentto This DCP, inconjunctionwithRockdaleLEP 2011 andtheCityPlan, Introduction need totravel through anincreaseinthelocalresidentialpopulation,andreducing environment. , creatingamoreattractiveandliveableurban , improvingtheirvibrancyandcharacter Le Sands Street. Protect andutilisetheCity’s naturalresourcesinthethree Enhance theCity’s primarycentresof of theCity. recreational opportunities,fosterbiodiversity, andaddtothecharacter space corridors tocreatevibrantcentreswithimprovedlinkagealongBay villages whichrunthroughtheCity, toimprove Rockdale andBrighton open amenable. suburbs andneighbourhoods,toensuretheyremain pleasant and Protect andenhancethe Encourage revitalisationofthe along thisprominentvehicleroutethroughtheCity. improve employmentopportunitiesandpresentamoreattractiveimage residential character Princes HighwayCorridor attractions. alternative transportmodesandprovidebetteraccesstotheCity’s and formanortherngatewaytotheCity. which willaccommodatemuchoftheCity’s futurepopulatongrowth, Improve theCity’s Foster thegrowthofemergingtowncentreat oftheCity’s sustainable transport to Part 2UrbanStrategy networktoencourage Wolli Creek

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Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 Part 2UrbanStrategy 2│4 Economic Prosperity Range ofHousingChoice Heritage Sustainability Quality ofDevelopment Quality ofLife • • • • • • • • • • • • •

principles. Ensure theimplementationofbestpracticesustainability Reduce theenvironmentalimpactofallnewdevelopment. city. Enhance theimageofRockdaleandencouragepridein responds toandenrichestheexistingbuiltenvironment. Ensure newdevelopmentisofahighdesignstandardwhich range ofpeople. Ensure servicesandfacilitiesarereadilyaccessibletoabroad safe andhasafriendlyambience. Provide anattractiveandcomfortableurbanenvironmentthatis future needsandexpansionoftheretailrolecentres. commercial activityrequiredforthrivingcentresandallows for Ensure thatnewdevelopmentmaintainstheretailand providing greateractivitywithinthecentres. centres toprovidehousingdensitycloseservicesand Encourage mixedusedevelopmentwithinexistingcommercial add tothevibrancyofCity’s centres. development isofahighquality, abletoattractbusinesses and Ensure thatretailandcommercialspaceprovidedwithin new existing commercialcentres. Encourage growthofretailandcommercialspacewithin quality. Ensure thathousingprovidedisofahighamenityanddesign city, cateringforadiversecommunity. Facilitate theprovisionofarangehousingchoicewithin of theCity. Conserve theindigenousandnonculturalheritage part site analysis3 Rockdale DCP 2011 Part 3Site Analysis 3│2 a partoftheStatementEnvironmental Effects (SEE). proposed development. The explanatorystatementmaybeprovidedas plan andexplanatorystatementdependsonthescale andnatureofthe accompanies theplan. The levelofdetailrequiredforasiteanalysis explains howtheapplicant’s designresponds tothesiteanalysisplan the neighbourhoodandstreet. An explanatorystatementwhich of thesiteandneighbouringpropertiessite’s relationshipto Site analysisinvolvesdrawingaplantoshowthekey characteristics impacts onadjoiningdevelopmentsandtheneighbourhood. and toeachotherproduceadesignthatwillminimise negative assess howfuturedwellingswillrelatetotheimmediate surroundings the keyfeaturesofsiteanditssurrounds.Siteanalysisisusedto The designprocessbeginswithsiteanalysistoidentifyandinterpret Introduction Objectives 1. Controls B. A.

surroundings. characteristics, opportunitiesandconstraintsofthesiteits To ensuresitelayoutandbuildingdesignconsidersexisting k. j. i. h. g. f. e. d. c. b. a. With regard to thesite: 1:200 andmustincludethefollowinginformation. The Site Analysis Planistobedrawnascaleofeither1:100or e. d. c. b. a. and patternofdevelopmentbyrespondingto: To ensurenewdevelopmentfitsintothesurroundingenvironment p. o. n. m. l.

the localstreetandpedestriannetworks. surrounding neighbourhoodcharacterandstreetscape, view corridors local topographyandlandscape urban form overshadowing ofthesite by neighbouringstructures. indicative footprintoftheproposedbuildings;and drainage; natural winds; prevailing (natural orhistorical); location offences,boundariesandanyothernotable features filled areas; identification ofprevioususeandanycontaminated soils or pedestrian andvehicleaccess; views toandfromthesite; orientation, microclimatesandsignificantnoisesources; heritage features,includingarchaeology; location ofbuildingsandotherstructures; of establishedtrees; location ofexistingvegetation,includingtheheightandspread location ofeasementsfordrainageandservices; spot levels,contoursandnorthpoint; site dimensionsandarea; the legaldescriptionoflotandDPthe site,including number Part 3Site Analysis 3│3

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transport, parksandcommunityfacilities; directions anddistancestolocalshops,schools,public crossovers, busstopsandotherservices; street frontagefeaturessuchaspoles,trees,kerb metres ofthesite; major treesonadjacentproperties,particularlythosewithin9 views andsolaraccessenjoyedbyadjacentresidents; location andheightofwallsbuilttothesite’s boundary; characteristics ofanyadjacentpublicopenspace; landscape; the heritagesignificanceofsurroundingbuildingsand metres ofthesite; that haveoutlookstowardsthesite,particularlythosewithin9 abutting secludedprivateopenspacesandlivingroomwindows properties; any facingdoorsandwindows)out-buildingsonadjoining the location,heightanduseofbuildings(includinglocation characteristics. front setbacktreatment,fencingandgarden typical roofformofadjacentandnearbybuildings; significant streetlandscaping; location ofneighbouringsolarroofpanels(ifany) properties attheirboundaries; the difference inlevelsbetweenthesubjectlandandadjacent including potentialwildlifecorridors; identify adjacentornearbyparkland,bushlandandwetlands; ; 14.5 Example ofasiteanalysisplan X X Contours Vehicular siteentry Noise (e.g.frompoolarea) Neighbourhood windowsfacingsite Existing tresstoberetained Significant views(e.g.tohillsorcityskylines) Prevailing winds 4 22 10 5 0 15 C 9 4 Scale inmetres 8 1 B 45.72 20 A 1 X Lot 12 D.P.1234 X 7 40 6 15.5 X 8 B 10 5 10 Prevailingstreetsetback recreation area) 9 Swimmingpool(orotherexternalactive 8 Trees onsitetoberemoved pitched roof 7 Singlestoreybrickandstonebuildingwith 6 Two storeybrick buildingwithpitchedroof 5 Carport 4 Gardenshed 3 School500m 2 Publictransport200m 1 Privateopenspace C Existinggarage B Proposedadditionaldevelopment A Existingtwostoreydwellingtoberetained 2 3 Street 16 Part 3Site Analysis 7 7 6 6 3│5

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 part general principles4 for development Rockdale DCP 2011 Part 4GeneralPrinciplesfordevelopment 4│2 address allrelevantcontrols. the objectivesfortopic.Developmentproposals are requiredto The controlsspecifywaysinwhichadevelopmentproposal canmeet the relevantobjectivesforeachtopic. approval, developmentsneedtodemonstratethatthey havefulfilled developments arerequiredtoachieve.Inordergain Council The objectivesforeachtopicdescribetheoutcomes that proposed controls shouldbeappliedtodevelopment. The explanationwillhelptodetermineinwhatwaysthe general why thetopicisimportantandhowitrelevanttoplanning anddesign. The explanationforeachtopicprovidesbackground information on The generalprinciplesinPart4comprisethreeelements. fulfil therelevantrequirementsofallgeneralprinciples. regardless ofthetypedevelopment.Developmentsarerequiredto General principlesapplytoallsiteswithinRockdaleCityCouncil Introdution 4.7 SITE FACILITIES 4.6 CAR PARKING, ACCESS AND MOVEMENT 4.5 SOCIAL EQUITY 4.4 SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN 4.3 LANDSCAPE PLANNING AND DESIGN 4.2 STREETSCAPE AND SITE CONTEXT 4.1 SITE PLANNING • • •

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8 7 7 4 6 5 2 7 9 5 7 1 3 7 4.1 site planning Rockdale DCP 2011 4.1 SitePlanning Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│4 Forest Roadridgeline Views toBotanyBayfromthe 1. Controls E. D. C. B. A. Objectives and buildingdesign. properties. View sharingalsoneedstobeconsideredinsiteplanning “View sharing”concernsthe equitabledistributionofviewsbetween landscape andculturalfeatures. helps tomaintainlegibilityandallowsaninterpretationoftheCity’s and whereverpossible,enhancementofpublicviewstheseassets buildings intheCitythatcontributetoitsidentity. The preservation, There aremanysignificantnaturalfeatures,heritageitemsand landmark buildingsontheshoresofbayandCooksRiver. at BrightonLeSandsandWolli Creekhasseenthecreation ofnew form distinctivelandmarkswithintheCity. Morerecentdevelopment grand mansions,werelocatedonthesehighpointsandtodaytheystill be developed. Typically, prominentbuildingssuchaschurchesand within themunicipalitywereamongstearliestpartsofCityto foreshores oftheCooksRiver. The ridgelinesandhigherpoints The CityofRockdaleformsthebackdroptoBotanyBayand Explanation 4.1.1 Views andVistas

across thesite. Development mustconsideranysignificantviewsto, fromand spaces whereopportunitiesarise To provideadditionalviewsandvistasfromstreetsotherpublic access toviewsfromneighbouringproperties To encourageviewsharingasameansofensuringequitable complements thecharacterofareaanditsskyline To ensuretheappearanceofdevelopmentathighlyvisiblesites items thatcontributetoasenseofplace To protectsignificantviewcorridorstolandmarksandheritage River andBotanyBay To maintainandenhanceexistingviewstofromtheCooks

‌ ‌‌ │ Forest Roadridgeline View ofchurchsteepleslocated on and theCBDfromCookPark Views oftheNovotel,Botany Bay View oftheCBDfrom Arncliffe 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2.

from Banksia View ofStFrancisXavier Church and itsskyline. carefully designedsothatitcomplementsthecharacterofarea Development onhighlyvisiblesites,suchasridgelines,mustbe possible enhanceviewsthroughsiteplanningandbuildingdesign. Development mustretainexistingviewstoBotanyBay, andwhere surrounding residences. residences, particularlyfromthemainhabitableroomsof Building formsenableasharingofviewswithsurrounding structures areinappropriate. expansive roofswithvents,airconditioningunitsandsimilar public viewsandaddinteresttothescenicoutlook.Large,flat Roof formsonthelowsideofstreetsarewellarticulatedtoallow bay anddistrictarepreserved. open spaces.Inparticular, viewsfrompublicopenspacestothe Building formsandsetbackspermitviewsfrompublicstreets impact onviews. photo montagesoftheproposeddevelopmenttoillustrate protected wherepossible. Applicants mayberequiredtoprepare View corridorstolandmarks andsignificantheritageitemsmustbe Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment Expansive views oftheBayfromCookPark 4.1 SitePlanning 4│5 4│5

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.1 SitePlanning Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│6 Significant viewsintheCity Kingsgrove Not to Scale Bexley North Bexley Carlton Bardwell Park Sans Souci Sans Sansdringham Georges River Rockdale Kogarah Ramsgate Turrella Banksia Arncli e Dolls Point Monterey Wolli Creek Brighton Le Sands Cooks River Botany Bay Kyeemagh KEY Botany Bay ViewsBotany ViewsLandmark ViewsCity Railway Line andKnolls Ridgeline Landmarks State Road Robinson’s Beach1875 Vice regalpicnicparty, Lady Kings Wetland Stotts Reserve,BardwellPark Kogarah Toomevara MarketGarden, E. D. C. B. A. Objectives For adetailedlistofallheritageitemsintheCityrefertoLEP 2011. rather respondstodifferent constraintsandopportunities. development. Heritageconservationdoesnotprecludechangebut of Rockdale’s pastareappropriatelymanagedandrespectedbynew items. These documentsaimtoensurethatthesignificantelements it alsoprovidescontrolsfordevelopmentadjacenttoornearheritage heritage items. This plansupplementstheprovisionsofLEP 2011 and of heritageitemsandareas,includingdevelopmentincentivesfor Rockdale LEP 2011 containscontrolsrelatingtotheconservation in theSydneyregion. a particularperiodwhichprovidegoodexamplesofsuchdevelopment Rockdale issignificantforareasofconsistentscaleandcharacterfrom wetlands. foreshore, CooksRiverandWolliand Creek;andtheremnantbushland Rockdale issignificantforitsnaturalfeaturessuchasthebeachand retaining walls,housefoundationsandcottages. outcrops, cuttings,quarryfacesandfortheuseofstoneinfences Rockdale issignificantforitsrockyterrainasevidencedin evidence ofdevelopmentpriortosmalllotsubdivision. of developmentwhenitwasafringeareaSydney, particularlythe Rockdale issignificantforprovidingevidenceofthehistoryandpattern influenced bythelandscapeintermsofriverandcoastalsystems. nation whosetravelroutes,foodsourcesandsettlementpatternswere by theCadigal,BiddegalandKameygalclansofEora Rockdale issignificantforprovidingevidenceofitsprioroccupation its heritagesignificance. landscape elementsandspecialplaceswithintheCitythatcontributeto Rockdale Councilsupportstheconservationofsignificantbuildings, Explanation 4.1.2 HeritageConservation

heritage significanceofRockdale To ensurethatnewdevelopmentrespectsthenaturalandbuilt form andthehistoricstreetscape inwhichaheritageitemislocated To ensurethereisasympathetic relationshipbetweennewbuilt elements unsympathetically altered,includingreinstatementof missing To encouragethereconstructionofheritageitemsthathavebeen upon theheritagesignificanceofitems To ensurenewdevelopmentdoesnothaveanadverseimpact curtilage andsettings To conserveheritageitems,includingsignificantfabric,their Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4.1 SitePlanning 4│7

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adjacent toorwithinthevicinity ofaheritageitem. A heritageimpact statementmayberequiredfordevelopment d. c. b. a. heritage itemthat: development applicationthatseeksconsentfor ofa heritage consultantmustbesubmittedwiththelodgement ofa A heritageimpactstatementpreparedbyasuitablyqualified

Awning roofoverbaywindow capping Slate roofwithterracottaridge Original chimney large hippedmainroof Front facinggableroofwith situated orthatcomprises the place. subdivides thelandonwhich thebuilding,work,relicortreeis erects abuildingonthelandthatcomprisesplace, or damages ormovesthetree, demolishes oraltersthebuildingworkitssetting, or and fence Sandstone rubbleretainingwall posts Decorative timberbracketsand foundation walls Rock facedsandstone Sandstone walls main roof roof isseparatefrom Bull nosedverandah capping terracotta ridge Slate roofwith Original chimney Principal buildingform Le Sands houses, BrightonStreet, streetscape ofsinglestorey Example ofaconsistent Street, Banksia verandah roofretained,Gibbes Example showingoriginalseparate 14. 13. 12. 11. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. Development ofHeritageItems 3.

constraints fortheproposeddevelopment. assessment mustidentifythearchaeologicalopportunitiesand then anarchaeologicalassessmentreportmayberequired. The statement identifiesthepotentialforsignificantarchaeology If aconservationmanagementplanorheritageimpact original buildingdetail. the regarding information adequate provides evidence documentary Reconstruction mustonlybeundertakenwherephysical and/or picket fences. terracotta Marseillerooftiles;leadlightglazing;spearheadediron iron valences,posts,bracketsandbalustrades;slaterooftiles; ends decoratedwithtimberbattensandshingles;or sandstone foundationwalls;quoinswithvermiculation;gable floors; frontstairrisertiles;tuckpointedbrickwork;rock-faced of originalmaterialsare:tessellatedtilesonpathsandverandah Original finishesandmaterialsmustberetained.Someexamples Original facebrickworkorstonemustnotberenderedpainted. must bemaintained. and theseparationbetweenmainroofanyverandahroofs a buildingistobereplaceditmustdoneusingthesamematerial Where theroof of maintained. roof formsmustbe verandah Original may beacceptable. with rearfacingdormerwindowsappropriatetothebuildingstyle principal buildingformarenotpermitted;howeverroomsintheroof visible fromthepublicdomain.Secondstoreyadditionsto form ofapavilionoranextensionattherearwhichisnothighly Two storeyadditionstoasingleheritageitemmustbeinthe purpose ofrestorationorreconstruction. Additions oralterationstothefrontarenotpermittedunlessfor Additions toabuiltheritageitemmustbelocatedattherear. a negativeimpactupontheheritagesignificanceofitem. materials, finishesandfenestrationofthenewworkdoesnothave Development ofaheritageitemmustensurethatthescale,form, item. heritage itemandthesignificantviewstofrom Any proposeddevelopmentmustconservethesettingof principal buildingform. New garagesaretobelocated behindtherearbuildinglineof significance oftheitem. the provisionofparkingwould haveadetrimentalimpactuponthe may notbearequirementifthepropertyisheritage itemand Where off streetcarparkingisrequiredelsewhereinthisplanit be raisedtothesameheightasfrontverandah. walls andsandstonewalls. The originallevel offrontyardsmustnot features of significance such as originalfences, sandstone retaining Development ofaheritageitemmustconserveoriginal landscape Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4.1 SitePlanning 4│9

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.1 SitePlanning Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│10 Heritage Commission. respecting Indigenousheritage placesandvalues,publishedby Australian in addressingIndigenousheritage issues.Referto Ask First: A guide to consultation andnegotiationwith Indigenousstakeholdersisimportant For developmentwhichmayhave animpactonIndigenousheritage, Further Information: 19. 18. 17. Development intheVicinity ofHeritageItems 16. 15.

assessment musttheninformtheproposeddevelopment. Wildlife Act 1974. The opportunitiesandconstraintsidentifiedinthe provisions oftheHeritage Act 1977andtheNationalParks significant archaeologythentheapplicantmustcomplywith If anarchaeologicalassessmentidentifiesthepotentialfor domain. tanks mustbelocatedsoasnottovisiblefromthepublic Satellite dishes,airconditioningunits,solarcollectorsandwater development mustmaintainthehistoricstreetscapepattern. in astreetofbuildingssimilartotheheritageitem,thennew Where newdevelopmentisproposedadjacenttoaheritageitem b. a. Development adjacenttoaheritageitemmustbedesigned: including itssettingandcurtilage. heritage itemmustnothaveanadverseimpactonthe Any proposeddevelopmentlocatedadjacenttoornearbya

and dooropeningsexternalmaterialscolours. style andpitchofroofs,parapetwalls,proportionswindow to payparticularattentionthedesignelementssuchas of heritagesignificanceisnotdominatedoroverwhelmed,and to beofasimilarscaleandproportionsothattheitemorplace H. G. F. E. D. C. B. A. Objectives Specification –StormwaterManagement. For detailsofdesigncriteriaandstandards,referto Technical Water SensitiveUrbanDesign(WSUD)principles. managed toimprovethenaturalenvironmentbyincorporationof protected. This sectionalsoprovidesdirectionastohowwatercanbe As wellasconservingthequantityofwater, waterqualitymustalsobe detention. development, theseadverseimpactsarecontrolledthroughon-site Where sitesareunsuitableforabsorption,orcertaintypesof have typicallysandysoilswithmediumtohighpermeabilityrates. developments andforallareas. Absorption pitsareusedonsitesthat Rainwater tanksareusedtoreducetheseadverseimpactsforall of rooforsurfacewaterrunoff andthroughtheuseofabsorptionpits. aims toretainstormwateronthesitethroughpermanentstorage reducing flowsandfloodingthroughouttheRockdalearea.Retention Council requiresonsitestormwaterretentionasitsprincipalmethodof results inincreasedrunoff andreasonablyfrequentoverland flows. impervious areastherearelessopportunitiesforinfiltrationwhich density developmentoftheday. Withincreasingdevelopmentand pipe designsconveyedrelativelysmallfrequentstormsfromthelow stormwater infrastructureconstructednearly100yearsago. The early The CityofRockdaleisanolderurbanareathathadmuchits Explanation 4.1.3 Water Management

To ensurethesafetyofpeopleinfloodriskareasandlimit urban area developments toreducestormwaterdrainageflowsandfloodriskin To minimiserun-off volumesanddischargeratesfromnew drainage network To ensuredevelopmenthasminimalimpactsonCouncil’s existing quality andsurface/groundwaterflowregimes cycle andtheenvironment,includingnaturalwatersystems, To ensuredevelopmenthasminimalimpactsonthenaturalwater construction To minimisepollutionfrom thedevelopmentduringandafter groundwater recharge of waterreusefacilities,conservationpractices,recycling and To encouragewaterconservationandreusethroughtheprovision encourage moreefficientuseofwater To reducethedevelopment’s relianceonmainssuppliedwaterand developments To managecontinuingfloodriskandcumulativeimpactsof potential damagetopropertyandinfrastructure Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4.1 SitePlanning 4│11

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.1 SitePlanning Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│12 9. 8. Water Conservation 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. Flood RiskManagement 2. 1. Stormwater Management Controls

the buildingduringlargefloodevents. level thatmayplaceoccupantsatsevereriskiftheyremain within is alargedifference betweenthePMFand1in100yearflood standard ofcare.Floodrefugesmayalsoberequired wherethere to escapefordevelopmentswhereoccupantsrequireahigher A floodrefugemayberequiredtoprovideanareaforoccupants waterways. Itmustnotadverselyimpactuponfloodbehaviour. interfere withfloodwaterstorageorthenaturalfunctionsof ensure thedevelopmentdoesnotdivertfloodwaters,nor The impactoffloodingandfloodliabilityistobemanaged, likely tooccurwithinthesamecatchment. in combinationwiththecumulativeimpactofsimilardevelopments affectation onotherdevelopmentorproperties,eitherindividually Development shouldnotadverselyincreasethepotentialflood upon floodbehaviour. however itwillbeconsideredprovidingdoesnotadverselyimpact Probable MaximumFlood(PMF)(orinfloodfringe)isdiscouraged and limitedlocations.Fillingoflandabovethe1:100 ARI uptothe permitted, unlessspecificallydirectedbyCouncilinveryspecial (ARI) floodlevel(orstorageareaifdetermined)isnot The fillingoflanduptothe1:100 Average RecurrenceInterval NSW Government’s ‘FloodplainDevelopmentManual2005’. different floodriskareas.Itshouldbereadinconjunctionwiththe Policy whichprovidesguidelinesofcontrollingdevelopmentsin Development mustcomplywithCouncil’s –FloodManagement development. retention anddetentionlandscapinginthedesignof incorporated intothedesignofstormwaterdrainage,on-site Water SensitiveUrbanDesign(WSUD)principlesaretobe Council isrecommended. requirements fordifferent developmenttypes.Consultation with – StormwaterManagementwhichprovidesdetailofdrainage Development mustcomplywithCouncil’s Technical Specification a. principles toreducewater consumption. the measuresproposed,using watersensitiveurbandesign All newcommercialandindustrial developmentistodemonstrate Building SustainabilityIndex(BASIX). Residential developmentistodemonstratecompliance withthe

of stormwater fornon-potablepurposes, andconsideration Development istoinclude provisions fortheretentionandreuse

Water Sensitive UrbanDesignintheSydney regionwebsite:www.wsud.org com.au/Water4Life/WaterWiseProducts.cfm Sydney Water websiteregardingwaterwiseproducts: www.sydneywater. Groundwater ManagementHandbook bySydneyCoastalCouncilGroup Technical Specifications-StormwaterManagement Area oftheBotanySands Acquifer ofBotanyBayis identified inCouncil’s Further Information: 14. 13. 12. Groundwater Protection 11. 10. Water Quality

b. referred totherelevantStateGovernment Authority. and mustbe as IntegratedDevelopment Aquifer maybeconsidered Certain typesofdevelopmentinareassubjecttotheBotanySands groundwater areminimised. a geotechnicalreporttoaddresshowpossibleimpactson e.g. developmentintheBotanySands Aquifer mustsubmit Development whichhashighpotentialrisktogroundwater, contamination ofgroundwater. Operating practicesandtechnologymustbeemployedtoprevent reduce erosionandsedimentation,nutrientseeddispersal. Runoff enteringdirectlytowaterwaysorbushlandisbetreated details ofdesigncriteriaforpollutantcontrol. to Council’s Technical Specification-StormwaterManagementfor development sitesaretobeincludedinanydevelopment.Refer Measures tocontrolpollutantsinstormwaterdischargefrom

minimum standardsare: Standards (WELS)Schemeandbedetailedonplans. The standards definedbythe Water EfficiencyLabellingand Water efficientappliancesanddevicesmustmeettheminimum flushing, coolingtower. such astheirrigationoflandscapedareas,carwashing,toilet should begiventodualreticulationfornonpotablewateruse • • •

Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 3 starurinals. 4 stardualflushtoilets;and 4 startapsand3showerheadroses; 4.1 SitePlanning 4│13

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.1 SitePlanning Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│14 new/publications-reports/the-blue-book.aspx - 1stEditionavailableatLandcom’s website:http://www.landcom.com/whats- Planning forErosionandSediment ControlonSingleResidential Allotments Further Information: 3. 2. 1. Controls C. B. A. Objectives control measureswillreducethisimpact. to bewashedintowaterways.Planninginadvanceandusingsimple Bay andotherwaterwaysmeansthatthereisthepotentialforsediment The scaleofdevelopmentinRockdaleanditscloseproximitytoBotany Explanation 4.1.4 SoilManagement

vegetation andsignificanttreestheneedforcutfill. Development istominimisesitedisturbance,includingimpactson Soils &Construction in accordancewith The BlueBook-ManagingUrbanStormwater: soil managementanditsimplementation.Suchdetailsaretobe and sedimentcontrolplanwhichdetailstheproposedmethodof Development thatinvolvessitedisturbanceistoprovideanerosion impacts ofsedimentationonwaterways. Development mustminimiseanysoillossfromthesitetoreduce To preventreductioninthehydrauliccapacityofdrainagesystems pollutants leavingthesiteandenteringwaterways To reduceerosionhazardandpreventsoil,buildingmaterial To protecttheenvironmentalqualityofwaterways byLandcom. 1. Controls A. Objectives may haveoccurredthroughgroundwatermovementorsurfacerunoff.. fill. Inlow-lyingareas,migrationofcontaminantsoversiteboundaries contaminated duetoexistingandformerlandusesimportedsite including anypotentialrisktohealthandtheenvironment.Sitesmaybe Council isrequiredtoconsiderthesuitabilityofasitefordevelopment Explanation 4.1.5 ContaminatedLand

Planning Policy55–RemediationofLand. the proceduresandguidelinescontainedinStateEnvironmental purpose whichislikelytohavecontaminatedthesitefollow Development onlandthatisorhaspreviouslybeenusedfora according totheEnvironmentProtection Authority requirements. contaminated landisundertakeninaresponsiblemanner To ensurethedevelopmentofcontaminatedandpotentially Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4.1 SitePlanning 4│15

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.1 SitePlanning Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│16 responds totopography Medium densitydevelopment 2. 1. Controls B. A. Objectives impacts onadjoiningneighbours. of thelandtominimisetheseenvironmentalimpactsandamenity Building formshouldgenerallybesteppedinaccordancewiththeslope the ecologyofsiteandtominimiseexcessivestormwaterrunoff. Site excavationandfillingshouldbeminimisedsoasnottoaffect Explanation 4.1.6 DevelopmentonSlopingSites

level. must haveatleastoneexternalwallentirelyaboveexistingground quality internalenvironments,anyhabitableroomofadwelling To minimisecutandfillonslopingsitestoencouragegood the land. allowing thebuildingmasstostepinaccordancewithslopeof The buildingfootprintisdesignedtominimisecutandfillby To protecttheamenityofadjoiningproperties building formrelatestotopography To limitsiteexcavationandminimisecutfilltoensurethat Fill =Cut Development istominimisecutandfillonslopingsites FILL CUT Natural Ground Level amenity Significant streettreesenhance Trees intheCity’s naturalareas 2. 1. Controls A. Objective of urbantrees. Trees can: Council recognisestheaesthetic,environmentalandfinancialbenefits Explanation 4.1.7 Tree Preservation

City Councilareaismaintainedandpreserved. To ensuretheexistingurbanforestamenitywithinRockdale • • • • • • • • • • • • consent orbyapermit. Council consentcanbegranted eitherbywayofdevelopment • • tree ifthetree: removing, pruning,cuttingdown,lopping,andringbarking ofany Council consentisrequiredtoundertaketreeworkincluding

from surfacessuchasbitumenorconcreteareas reduce ultra-violetradiationandheatenergyabsorption entering watercoursesandBotanyBay help absorbwaterandreducethevolumeofrun-off animals provide habitatforbirds,possums,insectsandothernative historical periodsofanareasdevelopment. reflect culturalpreferencesandparticulararchitectural foliage colourandfloraldisplays help enrichtheenvironmentthroughseasonalvariationsof screen undesirablesights visually softenhardsurfacingofthebuiltenvironmentand an area create a‘senseofplace’ andprovideadistinctivecharacterto above theground. has acircumferenceinexcess of300mmataheight1metre is morethan3metrestall,or soil erosion. stabilise soils,contributingtohealthysoilstructureandreducing enhance economiclandvalue footpaths. provide shadetoresidentsandpedestrianusingpublic oxygen backtotheatmosphere absorb carbondioxide,entrapairbornepollutantsandreturn energy consumingairconditioners keep summertemperatureslowerandreducetheneedfor Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4.1 SitePlanning 4│17

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.1 SitePlanning Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│18 5. 4. 3.

b. a. You donotneedCouncil’s consenttocutdownorpruneatreeif: form thebaseoftreetominimiserootdamage. vegetation aretoberetained,buildingslocatedatleast3.0m and allowfornewplanting.Wheresignificantmaturetrees Building setbackspreserveexistingsignificanttreesandvegetation for adevelopmentthatimpactsonthehealthofsignificanttrees. proposed landscapetreatment. An arboristreportmayberequired Existing significanttreesandvegetationareincorporatedinto e. d. c.

identified inthePlantDiseases Act1924. The treeisafruitwhichmaybeaffected byfruitfly, as elastica), Tree ofheaven(Ailanthusaltissima). Lombardy poplar(Populusnigraitalica),Rubbertree(Ficus trumpet (Daturasuaveolens),Coraltree(Erythrinaindica), The treeisoneofthefollowingnon-nativetrees: Angel’s Noxious Weeds Act 1993 The treeisaspeciesdeclaredtobenoxiousweedunderthe was dyingordeadhadbecomedangerous). Council’s consent,youmayhavetosatisfyCouncilthatthe tree dangerous. (Ifsuchatreeiscutdownorprunedwithout The treeis,inCouncil’s opinion,dyingordeadhasbecome than 300mmataheightof1metreabovetheground The treeisnohigherthan3metresandhasagirthofmore Scarborough Ponds Hawthorne Street Bardwell Valley environment.nsw.gov.au/tsprofile/index.aspx Website regardingthreatenedspeciesprofile:http://www.threatenedspecies. rockdale.nsw.gov.au/pages/pdf/AboutCouncil/Biodiversity-Strategy.pdf Rockdale BiodiversityStrategy availableonCouncil’s website:http://www. Wildlife FriendlyLandscapeDesignGuidelines by Australian Wetlands 2008 Rockdale Bio-LinksStudyby Australian Wetlands, 2007 Further Information Explanation 4.1.8 Biodiversity 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Controls A. Objective within publicandprivatelandsalsocontributestotheCity’s biodiversity. endangered floraandfauna.Indigenous,nativeculturalvegetation that sustainendangeredecologicalcommunitiesandvulnerableor of Rockdalehasimportantremnantbushlandandwetlandareas settlement. However, anddespitebeingheavilyurbanised,theCity City ofRockdalehasbeenprogressivelyreducedsinceEuropean The amountoflandthatsustainsnativeplantsandanimalsinthe

to prepareaSpeciesImpactStatement. endangered ecologicalcommunities,theapplicantwill berequired is likelytobeasignificantimpactonthreatenedspeciesor Council willundertakean“AssessmentofSignificance”.Ifthere threatened speciesandendangeredecologicalcommunities, Where developmentistooccuradjacentthelocationof wetlands withrespecttotheimpactonbiodiversity. Fauna Impact(SFFI)fordevelopmentinoradjacenttobushland Council mayrequirethesubmissionofaStatementFlora/ Study. corridors, particularlythoseareasidentifiedinRockdaleBio-Links utilise localindigenousplantspeciestoprotectbushlandandwildlife Development abuttingbushland,creeklinesorwetlandareasisto Landscape.) of suitablespecies,refertoCouncil’s Technical Specification- The plantingofindigenousplantspeciesisencouraged(forlist site oronlandadjacenttoit. avoid theimpactonindigenousfloraandfaunadevelopment Development istobesitedanddesignedminimisepreferably they liveinandthewayinteract. conservation oflocallyoccurringfloraandfauna,theenvironment To sustainandenhancebiodiversitythroughtheprotection Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4.1 SitePlanning 4│19

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.1 SitePlanning Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│20 Explanation 4.1.9 LotsizeandSiteConsolidation 1. Lot SizeandMinimumSiteFrontage Controls E. D. C. B. A. Objectives under theplanningcontrols. legacy ofanisolatedsitethatcannotachieveitsdevelopmentpotential public domainoutcomes.Inaddition,developmentshouldnotleavea achieve efficientuseofthelandandhighqualityenvironmental Higher densitydevelopmenttypestypicallyrequiregreaterlotsizesto

b. a. Low andmediumdensityresidential minimum sitefrontagerequirementsspecifiedbelow: The developmentmustsatisfytherelevantminimumlotsizeand To ensuresurroundingsitescanbeeconomicallydeveloped by havingsensitivelayoutofbuildings To maintainamenityinrelationtoovershadowing,privacyandviews pedestrian access associated provisionoflandscaping,parking,vehicularand To ensureallotmentsizeissufficientfordevelopmentand developments into largerdevelopmentsitesformediumandhighdensity To encouragewherenecessarytheamalgamationoflandparcels To promotetheefficientuseofland

• required. However, adwellinghousemaybeerectedon: and aminimumwidthof15matthefrontbuildingalignmentis For dwellinghousedevelopment,aminimumlotsizeof450m² For dualoccupancydevelopment, aminimumlotsizeof700m² • •

less than6matthefrontalignment ofthebuilding. which hasanareaofnotless than230m²orawidthofnot Road, Bexley, (excludinglots41and42inDP 531156) Watkin Street,Bexley, between Park Avenue andHarrow and HarrowRoad,Bexley, ortothenorthwesternsideof side ofCaledonianStreet,Bexley, betweenPark Avenue an allotmentoflandhavingfrontagetothesouthwestern less than12matthefrontalignmentofbuilding;or which hasanareaofnotlessthan340m²orawidth not Carlton, orthesouthwesternsideofFleetStreet, an allotmentoflandhavingfrontagetoXenia Avenue, March 1973;or a parceloflandwhichexistedasseparateon 30 Residential flatbuildings Child carecentres Industrial c. g. Mixed use f. e. d. i. h.

diagram. considered asiftheywereseparatesites.Refertothefollowing occurs, thebuildingsetbacksandfootprintwillbe share acommonroadfrontage.If‘endtoend’ amalgamation the purposeofresidentialflatbuildings,thoseallotmentsshould Where agroupofallotmentsisproposedtobedevelopedfor residential flatbuildings. A minimumlotwidthof24matthestreetfrontage isrequiredfor the widthistobeaminimumof27m. required, unlessthesitefrontsaclassifiedroad,inwhichcase, For multidwellinghousing,aminimumsitefrontageof18mis dwellings. There isnominimumlotsizerequirementforsecondary corner sitesare15m. width of18m. The minimumdimensions(widthordepth)of Sites otherthancornersitesneedtohaveaminimum allotment minimum sitefrontageof18misrequired. For industrialbuildings,aminimumlotsizeof840m² and a width of18misrequired. For alldevelopmentof4storeysorgreater, aminimumfrontage and aminimumsitefrontageof15misrequired. for deepsoilplanting rearMaintain setbacks both streets Buildings to address Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment STREET STREET 4.1 SitePlanning 4│21

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.1 SitePlanning Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│22 3. 2. Avoidance ofIsolatedSites

developed. in theirdevelopmentsitearecapableofbeingeconomically Developers mustsatisfyCouncilthatadjoiningparcelsnotincluded height andfloorspaceratiowillbeassessedonmerit. isolated sitesmaynotachievethemaximumpotential,particularly of residentialamenityforitsoccupants.Developmentexisting character ofthestreetscapeandistoachieveasatisfactorylevel The developmentofexistingisolatedsitesisnottodetractfromthe STREET the proposed amalgamation Undesirable isolated site shouldbeincludedinto Proposed amalgamation STREET

STREET 4.2 streetscape and site context Rockdale DCP 2011 4.2 StreetscapeandSiteContext Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│24 public space and providessurveillanceofthe Development addressesthepark landscaped setback through materials,roofpitchand the characterofstreet Period housecontributesto 3. 2. 1. Site Context Controls F. E. D. C. B. A. Objectives rather thanmotorisedactivity. use ofstreetsasplacesforsocialinteractionandencouragepedestrian The creationofattractiveandsafestreetenvironmentscanfosterthe ensure acohesivestreetscapecharacter. such asbuildingformandfrontsetbacks,scale,materialscolourto new developmentshouldrecognisepredominantstreetscapequalities, identity. As neighbourhoodcharactercan varyfromstreettostreet, vegetation. Streetscapecharacterhelpstodefinelocalamenityand domain includingtheroadandfootpath,landscapeelements Streetscape istheinterrelationshipbetweenbuildings,public Explanation

development withinthearea. street alignments,landscape,viewsandthepatterns of urban contextincludingtopography, blockpatterns andsubdivision, Development istorespondandsensitivelyrelatethebroader streetscape andpublicdomain To encouragetheintergrationoftransportservicesinto the streetandneighbourhood To ensurefencescomplementandconservethevisualcharacterof through environmentaldesign To ensureasafeenvironmentbypromotingcrimeprevention outcrops andsandstoneretainingwalls special architectural,landscapeorculturalinterest,includingrocky To ensuredevelopmentconservesorenhancesitemsandareasof qualities To ensuredevelopmentrespondstopredominantstreetscape urban environment. relates tothespatialcharacteristicsandlegibilityofexisting To ensurenewdevelopmentrespondsto,reinforcesandsensitively minimised. points andoutlook.Overshadowingofpublicspaces must be positively toitthroughtheprovisionofwindows,openings, access Buildings addressingorborderingpublicopenspace mustrelate appearance andsetbacks. a transitioninform,consideringelementssuchasheight, scale, Development adjoininglandusezoneboundariesshould provide streetscape regard totheimpactonexisting First flooradditionsshouldhave 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. Streetscape Character

surrounding buildingstoensureacohesivestreetscape. architectural featuresandstylesmusthaveregardtothoseof The buildingdesignanduseofmaterials,roofpitch front elevation. the to enhance to remainatnaturalgroundlevelandbelandscaped natural groundlevelatthefrontofallotment. The frontyardis Access togaragesshouldnotnecessitateamajoralterationofthe street frontageandaretodefineprominentcorners. Buildings oncornersitesaretobearticulatedaddresseach with prevailingsetbacksofadjoiningandnearbybuildings. Building setbacksfromthestreetboundaryaretobeconsistent line andthefrontproperty boundary. Garages andcarportsare not permittedbetweenthefrontbuilding • • • scale isminimisedby: predominantly singlestoreyhomes,theimpactof increased Where afirstflooradditionisproposedwithinstreet of

buildings New developmentrespondstoexistingstreetscapeandadjacent new work using similarproportionsof existingwindowsanddoorsinthe incorporating theadditionintoexistingroofspace locating theadditiontowardsrearofsite Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment New development 4.2 StreetscapeandSiteContext 4│25

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.2 StreetscapeandSiteContext Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│26 take theircommentsintoconsiderationwhendeterminingtheseapplications. applications, asdetailedbelow, totheCPO(crimepreventionofficer)andmust with thelocalPolicewhichrequiresCounciltorefersignificantdevelopment As partofthestrategy, RockdaleCityCouncilhasenteredintoaprotocol implementing theprinciplesofcrimepreventionthroughenvironmentaldesign. promotes consultationandcooperationbetweenthepolicecouncilsin The NSWPoliceServicehasinitiateda“SaferbyDesign”strategywhich Further Information • • • • • • • • • •

interests ofcommunity safety. which theCouncilconsidersneeds tobereviewedbythePolicein sex servicespremisesandsignificant upgradesofHousingNSWestates, Any otherdevelopment,includingamusement centres,railwaystations, Hospitals Service stations/convenience stores Club/hotels (i.e.extendedhours,gamingrooms) Large sports/communityfacilities New orupgradedschools(majorwork) New industrialcomplex(i.e.10units) New orupgradedcommercial/retaildevelopment(majorwork) Mixed usedevelopments(with20ormoredwellings) Residential flatbuildingsandmultidwellinghousing(20or moredwellings) 15. 14. 13. 12. 11. 10. Pedestrian Environment

are tobereadilyapparentfromthestreet. addressing thestreet. The frontageofbuildingsandtheirentries street byhavingafrontdoorand/orlivingroomorkitchenwindow Residential buildingsadjacenttothestreetmustaddress to providedrivewayaccessfromrearlaneways. Where possible,developmentistotakeadvantageofopportunities Vehicle entriesarediscreteandminimiseconflictswithpedestrians clearly definepublic,common,semi-privateandprivatespace. Site planning,buildings,fences,landscapingandotherfeatures • • • • • through: Pedestrian andcyclethoroughfaresarereinforcedassaferoutes that area. must haveatleastonehabitableroomwindowwithanoutlookto to providecasualsurveillance.Buildingsadjacentapublicarea Buildings aredesignedtooverlookstreetsandotherpublicareas

avoidance ofblindcorners. and thestreet landscaping whichallowsclearsight-linesbetweenbuildings minimised opportunitiesforconcealment casual surveillancefromthestreet lighting appropriate surveillance Low frontfencesenable 26. 25. 24. 23. 22. 21. 20. 19. 18. 17. 16. Fencing

same materialsandconstructiontechnique. modifications toexistingstonefencingandwallingareutilisethe for alocalityaretoberetainedandifnecessaryrepaired. Any be significantand/ortorepresentimportantcharacterelements Sandstone fencesandwallsthataredeterminedbyCouncilto Fences shouldnotbeconstructedinfloodways.Where thisis of 1.2m. stepped, suchthatthereisanaverageheightabovefootpathlevel For slopingstreets,theheightoffencesandwallsmayberegularly materials whichreducethepossibilityofgraffiti. New fencesandwallsaretobeconstructedofrobustdurable than 600mm.Refertothefollowingdiagram. The solidportioninopenconstructionfencesistobenohigher consideration willhaveregardtothecircumstancesofcase. to amaximumheightof1.8mmaybeconsidered,such Open constructionfrontfences(withminimum30%transparency) level. Front fencesaretobeamaximumheightof1.2mabovefootpath the dwelling. Front fencesandwallsaretoenablesurveillanceofthestreetfrom vehicular entranceisproposed inconjunctionwithafenceofheight For lowandmediumdensity residentialdevelopment,wherea are ofopenconstruction. building aretobeamaximum heightof1.2morupto1.8mifthey Side fencesbetweenthestreet alignmentandthefrontwallof difference inleveleithersideoftheboundary. level sitesor1.8mmeasuredfromthelowsidewhere thereisa Side andrearfencesaretohaveamaximumheight of 1.8mon or closing. Gates mustnotencroachoverthestreetalignmentwhen opening restrict theflowoffloodwaters. unavoidable fencesaretobeofopenconstructionthat willnot Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment Max 1.8m Max 0.6m 4.2 StreetscapeandSiteContext

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Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.2 StreetscapeCharacterandSiteContext Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│28 outcrop Sandstone wallingandrock crossover Bull nosedkerbingandbrick 30. 29. 28. Sandstone Walling, RockOutcropsandKerbing 27. street contributes tothecharacterof the Sandstone retainingwall

The splaysaretohaveminimumdimensionsof0.9mby0.9m. either sideoftheentrancetoensuredriverandpedestriansafety. greater than1.2m,a45degreesplayoritsequivalentisprovided coloured door. entry istoutilisesandstone,stonecolouredmortarandarecessive is consideredacceptable,thedesignandconstructionofgarage Where excavationofarockoutcroptoprovideoff-street carparking c. b. a. providing agarageisnotpermittedwhere: The excavationofsandstoneorrockoutcropsforthepurpose removed withouttheapprovalofCouncil. No brickorstonekerbingandgutteringcrossoversistobe forward ofthebuildingline. Sheet metalfencingisnottobeusedatthestreetfrontageor

Min 0.9m alternative accesstoasiteisavailable. adequate onstreetparkingisavailable;or character ofthelocality;or the rockyoutcropformsasignificantpartofstreetscapeand 45° Street greater than1.2m Fence ofheight 4.3 landscape planning and design Rockdale DCP 2011 4.3 LandscapePlanningandDesign Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│30 amenity contribution toenvironmental front gardensmakeasignificant Tree plantingandlandscaped 1. Controls I. H. G. F. E. D. C. B. A. Objectives gardens andotherdesignconsiderations. provides detailedinformationrelatingtosurfacefinishes,rooftop Council hasdevelopeda Technical Specification -Landscape,which of plantsandtheirlongtermmanagement. Landscape designalsotakesintoaccountthepracticalestablishment loss. reserves withwildlifecorridorsandreducehabitatfragmentation Landscape planninganddesignhasthepotentialtolinkopenspace efficiency ofbuildingsandthemicroclimateprivateopenspace. its contextandsite.Itcanimprovetheenergyefficiencysolar features tocontributeadevelopment’s positiverelationship to Landscape designbuildsontheexistingsite’s naturalandcultural management. and amenity, theprovisionofrecreationopportunitiesandstormwater preservation ofwildlifehabitat,theestablishmentcommunityidentity Open spaceandlandscapedesignplayimportantrolesinthe Explanation 4.3.1 OpenSpaceandLandscapeDesign

the landscapedesign incorporating Water SensitiveUrbanDesign(WSUD)principlesinto To enhancestormwatermanagementandwaterqualityby density ofplantingthatisappropriatetothesurroundingbuiltform. To enhancetheexistingstreetscapeandpromoteascale To provideprivacyandenhanceenvironmentalamenity contribute toecologicalsustainability To promoteenergyefficiency, conservenaturalresourcesand through appropriateplantingofindigenousvegetationspecies. To protectandenhanceindigenouswildlifepopulationshabitat existing maturetreesandvegetation To conservesignificantnaturalfeaturesofthesite,including Landscape. Development mustcomply withCouncil’s Technical Specification- public space does nothaveadetrimentalimpactontheamenityof privateand To ensurethatthelocationanduseofswimmingspapools high levelsofmaintenance To promotequalitylandscapedesignsolutionsthatdonotrelyon Design (CPTED) To applytheprinciplesofCrimePrevention Th roughEnvironmental 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2.

dwellings. for alldevelopmentsexceptsingledwellinghousesandsecondary Landscape Architect tobeincludedwithdevelopmentapplications Council requiresaLandscapePlanpreparedbyqualified at thefollowingrates: Landscaped areas,asdefinedinRockdaleLEP, mustbeprovided Trees mustbeplantedwithinpropertiestomaximisetreecover. h. g. f. e. d. c. b. a. Planting designsolutionsareto: the developmentwithexistingstreetcharacter. Landscape mustrelatetobuildingscaleandassistintegrationof b. a. off by The amountofhardsurfaceareaistobeminimisedreducerun- the developmentwhereverpossible. formations shouldberetainedandincorporatedintothedesignof Significant existingtreesandnaturalfeaturessuchasrock calculated as partofthelandscapedarea. Note: Landscapingabovebasement carparkisnottobe Child carecentres Industrial Highway commercial housing) Mixed use(withshoptop Residential flatbuildings residential Low andmediumdensity TypeDevelopment/Building

provide screeningforvisuallyobtrusivelandusesorbuilding windows andopencarparkingareas; provide shadedareasinsummer, especiallytowestfacing utilising semi-perviouspavingmaterialswhereverpossible surfaces suchasgardenbeds,and directing run-off fromtheoverlandflowofrainwatertopervious use appropriateindigenousplantspecieswhereverpossible. low fertilizerrequirements;and rely primarilyonplantsthathavealowwaterdemandandnilor appropriate fortheirexpectedsizeatmaturity; incorporate plantspeciesinlocationsanddensities not causeovershadowingofsolarcollectorsonrooftops; provide privacybetweendwellings; parking areas; provide vegetationandtreecoverwithinlargeexpenseofcar elements; Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment (ofthesitearea) Minimum landscapedarea 4.3 LandscapePlanningandDesign 20% 10% 10% 10% 15% 25% 4│31

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.3 LandscapePlanningandDesign Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│32 basement carparkingwalls Planting screensaboveground 10. 9. 14. 13. 12. 11.

width of1m. driveways/pathways andsideboundaries,itmusthaveaminimum is tobeprovidedaslandscapedarea.Ifitbetween At least20%ofthefrontsetbackareaaresidentialdevelopment Precinct PublicDomainPlanand Technical Manual. relevant publicdomainplans,suchasWolli CreekandBonarStreet Development mustcomplywiththestreetscaperequirementsin trimming andtheplantingofsuitableturftrees. restored atthetimeofdevelopment. This includesgrading, Council requiresthefootpathareaadjacenttositebe Tree Masterplan. street treesaretobeprovidedinaccordancewithCouncil’s Street With theexceptionofdevelopmentapplicationsforsingledwellings, screened withappropriatetreatments,suchasplanting. is notwrappedinresidentialorretailuses,thewallsaretobe Where abasementcarparkprotrudesabovegroundleveland of landscapeandvegetation. neighbouring propertiessoastoprovideforacontiguouscorridor Landscaped areasshouldadjointhelandscapedareaof vegetation Continuous corridoroflandscapeand Street Street of units space andextendtheliving Balconies canprovidequalityopen 1. Controls A. Objectives or rooftopareas. level. Above groundprivateopenspacemay comprisebalconiesand/ areas. Privateopenspacemaybeprovidedatgroundorabove dwellings andshouldbeclearlydelineatedfrompubliccommunal Private openspacecontributestowardstheamenityofindividual Explanation 4.3.2 PrivateOpenSpace 2.

space areaasspecifiedinthefollowingtable: Each dwellingmustbeprovidedwithaminimumprivateopen accessibility andlandscaping user requirementsforprivacy, solaraccess,outdooractivities, To ensureprivateopenspaceisclearlydefined,usableandmeets planting, fencingorlandscape features. Private openspaceistobeclearlydefinedforprivateuse through Residential FlatBuilding/ShoptopHousing Multi DwellingHousing Dwelling TypeDwelling Semi-detached Dwelling Dwelling House/DualOccupancy Attached Dwelling/ Each dwelling 3 ormorebedrooms 2 bedrooms 1 bedroom Secondary Dwelling greater than125m² Dwelling withGFA 125m² up toandincluding Dwelling withGFA Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment Required Open Space Minimum Private external areaforthe 3 oftheResidential type setoutinPart relevant apartment Flat DesignCode existing dwelling) shared withthe recommended 80m² (maybe as per 4.3 LandscapePlanningandDesign 50 m² 40 m² 30 m² 80 m² 60 m² Dimensions Required Minimum depth Minimum width Minimum width of 3mforvillas townhouses. and 5.5mfor of 2m of 3m 4│33

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Private openspacemusttakeaccountofthevisualandacoustic use. north-facing privateopenspacetoachievecomfortableyear-round Development shouldtakeadvantageofopportunitiestoprovide c. b. a. Balcony designisto: living area. connect tothe unit mustdirectly of each space private open primary roof terracesorinthecaseofgroundfloorunits,courtyards. The space istobeprovidedforeachdwellingintheformofbalconies, For residentialflatbuildingandshoptophousing,privateopen areas. Private openspaceareasaretoactasextensionsofindoorliving buildings isnotreducedthroughoverlookingandovershadowing. ensure thattheusabilityofprivateopenspaceadjoining privacy ofitsoccupantsandneighbours.Developmentmust

air. provide foravarietyofuses,includingclothesdryinginopen provide privacy, e.g.theuseofadjustablescreens;and maximise habitability; amenity built environmentandresidential opportunities andenhancesthe open spaceprovidesrecreational High qualityusablecommunal 3. 2. 1. Controls C. B. A. Objectives and istypicallycontrolledbyabodycorporate. may includelandscapedopenspace,swimmingpoolsortenniscourts use byallresidentsofahousingdevelopment.Communalopenspace Communal openspacecomprisessharedavailablefor Explanation 4.3.3 CommunalOpenSpace

c. b. a. Communal areasshould: to beprovidedforeachdwelling. 12 dwellings)anequivalentareaofadditionalprivateopenspaceis this minimumrequirement(oradevelopmentcontaininglessthan development. Whereadevelopmentisunabletoreasonablymeet of itsresidentsattherate5m²foreachdwellingwithin The developmentmustprovideacommunalareaforthebenefits c. b. a. must beprovidedforusebyallresidents, A primarycommunalopenspaceareaofadequatedimensions To ensuresoftlandscapinganddeepsoilplantingisprovided to beusableandaccessibleallresidents To ensurethatcommunalopenspaceisconsolidatedanddesigned opportunities andreducesocialisolation To provideresidentswithpassiveandactiverecreational h. g. f. e. d.

be costeffective tomaintain,and seating andshading, a catalystforsocialinteraction, andbesupplementedwith provide forarangeofrecreational usesandactivities,actas the occupants, be ofdimensionstosuittheproposeduseandrequirements of open space, be clearlydefinedtodistinguishbetweencommunal and private June, have aminimumareaof40%thathassunlightat1pm on21 be northfacingandreceiveadequatesolaraccess, be conceivedaspartoftheoveralldesignbuilding, contribute positivelytotheamenityofdevelopment, more dwellings. shoptop housingofamixedusedevelopmentwhichhas12or residential flatbuildingswhichhas12ormoredwellings;and multi dwellinghousingwhichhas12ormoredwellings; Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4.3 LandscapePlanningandDesign 4│35

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.3 LandscapePlanningandDesign Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│36 5. 4.

kitchenette andtoiletfacilities. activities. Inthisrespectitmaybeappropriatetoincorporate range ofusessuchasmeetings,leisure,recreationalandsporting to outdoorcommunalareas.Itshouldbedesignedprovidefora Any internalcommunalareamusthaveregardtoitsrelationship i. amenity andconvenientaccess. roof inaresidentialmixedusebuildingprovidedithasadequate Communal openspacemaybeaccommodatedonapodiumor

the on-sitedrainagedetentionsystem. contribute tostormwatermanagementandbeintegratedwith 4.4 sustainable building design Rockdale DCP 2011 4.4 SustainableBuildingDesign Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│38 1. Controls C. B. A. Objectives reducing theenergyconsumptionofabuilding. made onrunningcosts.Suchmeasureshavethepotentialofgreatly greenhouse gasemissionsandenablesubstantialsavingstobe technologies shouldbedesignedtoconsumelessenergy, minimise air conditioningandheating,lightingsystemsotherbuilding cooling, ventilationandlighting.Mechanicalsystemsthatsupply be attributedtoproducinganartificialindoorclimatethroughheating, property development. Almost halfoftheenergyuseinbuildingscan Energy consumptionisthegreatestenvironmentalimpactofany Explanation 4.4.1 EnergyEfficiency

application forresidentialdevelopment. A BASIXcertificateistobesubmittedwiththedevelopment Residential development with theleastcumulativeadverseenvironmentalimpact To encouragetheselection,useanddisposalofbuildingmaterials To maximisethebenefitsofpassivesolardesign and constructionofbuildings To promoteenergyefficiencyandrenewableinthedesign draughts control roof insulation rising warmair fan tocirculate natural daylightandcrossventilation depth(10m-14m)for desirable collector north facingroofforsolar orientation and west on northeast solar screening winter sun and permit summer sun eave block energyefficiency/index.html Website regardingenergyefficiency:www.environment.gov.au/settlements/ basix.nsw.gov.au complete anon-lineassessment usingtheBASIXtool.Detailsareatwww consumption andenergyemissions. To obtainacertificate,applicantsmust BASIX istheenvironmentalstandard thatmustbeattainedtoreducewater Further Information: 2.

cost of$1,000,000ormore. The reportmustaddressthefollowing: development applicationforanybuildingworkswithaconstruction A reportonenergyandwaterefficiencyis tobesubmittedwiththe l. k. j. i. h. g. f. e. d. c. b. a. Retail, commercialandindustrialdevelopment

means ofprovidingnaturallightandventilation use ofwindowsthatcanbeopenedratherthanskylightsasa daylight intogroundandfirstfloorlevels use ofbuildingarticulation(courtyardsandlightwells)thatallow in disposal use ofmaterialsthatarenon-pollutinginmanufacture,and use ofrecycledbuildingmaterials solar hotwaterheating substitution ofnon-renewablefuelsforrenewablesuchas additional heatingandcooling passive solardesignprinciplesusedtoavoidtheneedfor adaptation inthelongerterm re-use ofexistingbuildingsorbuildingdesigncapable compliance withthecurrentBCA section 4.1.3Water ManagementofthisDCP. incorporate waterconservationmeasuresasreferredtoin mass, glazingandinsulation the principlesofpassivedesignandpropertiesthermal systems forlargerbuildings such aschilledbeamairconditioningandwasteheatrecovery use ofadvancedairconditioningsystemsandnewtechnologies level tominimiserelianceonartificiallightandventilation use ofrooflightsandventstointernalserivceroomsattop Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment . 4.4 SustainableBuildingDesign 4│39

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.4 SustainableBuildingDesign Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│40 control Operable louvresprovideclimate 4. 3. 2. 1. Controls B. A. Objectives aspect. dining, kitchenandfamilyroomsshouldbelocatedtohaveanorthern and cooling.Wherepossible,mainlivingspacesincludinglounge, environmental benefitsbyreducingtheneedformechanicalheating residential amenity. Goodpassivesolardesignoffers financialand Solar accessisamajordeterminantofenvironmentalcomfortand Explanation Solar Access 4.4.2

Residential flatbuildings andshoptophousing Low andmediumdensityresidential more than20%. less sunlightthanthesestandards,mustnot bereducedby standards. Whereexistingadjoiningpropertiescurrently receive solar accessasperthefollowing must haveadequate Development in roofformand/orreducingbuildingbulkandheight. properties byincreasingsetbacks,staggeringofdesign,variations Buildings mustbesitedtoreduceovershadowingonadjoining access tointernalandexternallivingspaces. Building form,separationandplanlayoutfacilitatesgoodsolar • • • • • shadows thatitcastson: Development mustbedesignedandsitedtominimisetheextentof sunlight toneighbouringpropertiesandwithinthedevelopmentsite To ensurethatdevelopmentdoesnotunreasonablydiminish and habitableroomswithinthedevelopment To ensurethatsunlightaccessisprovidedtoprivateopenspace b. a.

developments. habitable roomswithinthedevelopmentandinadjoining solar collectorsofadjoiningdevelopment;and public openspacesuchasparklandandbushlandreserves; private andcommunalopenspaceofadjoiningdwellings; private andcommunalopenspacewithinthedevelopment; receive aminimumof3hours directsunlightbetween9amand apartments inadevelopment andadjoiningpropertiesshould Living roomsandprivateopen spacesforatleast70%of 9am and3pminmidwinter. rooms andinatleast50%oftheprivateopenspace between should receiveaminimumof3hoursdirectsunlightin habitable Dwellings withinthedevelopmentsiteandadjoiningproperties 6. 5.

prohibit theachievementofthesestandards. standards mustdemonstratehowsiteconstraintsandorientation Note: Developmentswhichseektovaryfromtheminimum d. c. b. a. proposed developmentat9a.m.,12p.m.and3on The diagramsshouldprovideinformationrelatingtotheeffect ofthe impact onadjoiningpropertiesand/orthepublicdomain. application foranybuildingoftwoormorestoreystoillustratethe Shadow diagramsaretobesubmittedwiththedevelopment

3pm inmidwinter. buildings. where shadowsfallonwallscontainingwindowsofadjoining shadow diagramsaretobesubmitted. The diagramsshow where asignificantlevelofovershadowingoccurs,elevational 21 March/September(equinox). 21 December(mid-summer)and 21 June(mid-winter), Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4.4 SustainableBuildingDesign 4│41

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.4 SustainableBuildingDesign Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│42 2. 1. Controls B. A. Objectives achieve naturallightingandventilationinbuildings. energy consumptionthroughtheincorporationofmechanismsto The designofbuildingsprovidesanopportunitytoreducelongterm Explanation 4.4.3 NaturalLightingandVentilation

facilitate adequatenaturallightingandventilation Buildings mustcomplywiththefollowingminimumceilingheightsto and optimiselightpenetration To requirefloorheightswhichachievequalityinternalenvironments and ventilation To ensurealldevelopmentisdesignedtoachievenaturallighting how satisfactorydaylightand naturalventilationisachieved. Developments thatpropose greaterthan18mmustdemonstrate residential apartmentshould be18mfromglasslinetoline. shallow buildingdepths. The maximuminternalplandepthofa cross flowventilationbyproviding clearbreezepathsand Buildings mustbedesignedtomaximiseopportunities for type Development Residential commercial Retail and building a mixeduse First floorof Habitable space Minimum height 2.7m 3.3m 3.3m

3.3m 3.3m 2.7m 2.4m 2.4m 2.7m mixed userst oor rooms residential habitable rooms residential non-habitable rooms residential non-habitable oor commercial/retail/ground rooms residential habitable Non-habitable space Minimum height 2.4m 2.4m 2.4m 6. 5. 4. 3.

controlled airflowmustbeinstalled. Windows thatcanopenandwhicharedesignedtoprovide effect ventilation. natural lightingofeverylevelandcrossventilationand/orstack the lowerlevelsofmixeduseandcommercialbuildingstoachieve On deepsites,courtyardsandlightwellsshouldbeprovidedon heat gainfromdirectsunlight daylight withoutcompromisingtheinternalamenitythroughglareor inclusion ofenvironmentalcontroldevices,toachievemaximum Office spacesshouldbedesigned,throughorientationandthe 20m ifdualaspect,or10msingleaspect. ventilation. Officefloorplatesaretohaveadepthofnogreaterthan Office premisesmustbedesignedtoreceivenaturallightand <10m Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment Single aspect <10m 4.4 SustainableBuildingDesign Dual aspect <20m 4│43

Rockdale DCP 2011 ual aspect Rockdale DCP 2011 4.4 SustainableBuildingDesign Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│44 energy lossandgain Deep ledgesprotectglazingfrom 3. 2. 1. Controls A. Objectives space. buildings inthecoolermonthsandtoincreasenaturallightingoffice allow formaximumsunlightaccesstoenablethesunpenetrate for solargaininwinter. Ideally, thenorthernfacesofbuildingareto Buildings shouldbeorientedtoreducesolargaininsummerandallow Explanation 4.4.4 Glazing

tinted windowsarenotacceptable. pergolas, externallouvers,andprojectingsunshades.Unprotected permitted. Shadingdevicesincludeeaves,awnings,balconies, of glazingthatareunprotectedfromsunduringsummernot for glazedareasfacingnorth,westandeast.Extensive Development providesappropriatesunprotectionduringsummer energy gain. Areas ofglazingarelocatedtoavoidenergylossandunwanted To reducethenecessityformechanicalheatingandcooling public domainthroughexcessiveglareandreflection. Commercial buildingsmustnotcompromisetheamenity ofthe and excludehighanglesummersunlight Shading devicesadmitlowanglewintersunlight sun 80º summer sun 32º winter visual privacyisprotected Use oftreesandscreensensures direct views Offset windowstoprevent Offset Windows 3. 2. 1. Visual Privacy Controls A. Objective materials. can alsobeenhancedbyinternallayoutandappropriateuseof rooms relativetonoisesourcessuchasbusyroads. Acoustic privacy The levelofacousticprivacydependsuponthelocationhabitable Visual privacycanbeenhanced by: construction techniques. and privateopenspacethroughtotheselectionofmaterials of design,fromthelocationdwellingsandplacementwindows acoustic andvisualprivacy. Privacyneedsshouldinfluenceallstages neighbours toenjoytheirhomesorworkpremisesandrefersboth Privacy isamajordeterminantoftheabilityoccupantsand Explanation 4.4.5 Visual and Acoustic Privacy

c. b. a. within 9.0m: windows ofahabitableroomanadjacentdwellingandlocated The windowsofahabitableroomwithdirectsightlinetothe for occupantsandneighbours To siteanddesignbuildingstoensureacousticvisualprivacy • • • b. a. permissible subjecttothefollowing: The useoftherooftopareaforrecreationalpurposes is rooms orprivateopenspaceofadjacentdwellings. landscaping maybeusedtopreventdirectviewsinto habitable space orwindows. Techniques suchasrecessing,screens or be locatedtominimiseoverlookingofanadjoiningproperty’s open Balconies, terraces,rooftoprecreationareasandthe likeshould

separation ofbuildingsanduses. and screening, layout thatavoidsoverlooking from theedge ofthebuilding.Otherdevices suchasprivacy the usableareaofroofmust besetbackatleast1500mm within thebuilding;and internal stairaccessmustbe providedtotherooftopareafrom 1.7m abovefloorlevel. have fixedobscureglazinginanypartofthewindow below have sillheightsof1.7mabovefloorlevel;or adjacent building;or are sufficientlyoff-set toprecludeviewsintothewindowsof Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4.4 SustainableBuildingDesign 4│45

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.4 SustainableBuildingDesign Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│46 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. Acoustic Privacy

non-habitable roomsadjacenttopartywalls. should consideracousticprivacy, bylocatingcirculationspacesand In attacheddwellingsandmulti-unitdevelopmenttheinternallayout have beenachieved. stage &postconstructiontoensurethattheabovestandards An Acoustic ReportistobesubmittedatDevelopment Application (AAAC). prescribed bythe Association of Australian Acoustical Consultants an Acoustical StarRatingof5inaccordance withthestandards insulated andtohaveanImpactIsolationbetweenfloorsachieve All residentialdevelopmentexceptdwellinghousesaretobe underside oftheroof. Where partywallsareprovidedtheymustbecarriedtothe appropriate acousticmeasuresaredocumented. may sharewallswithlivingroomsofadjacentdwellingsprovided or garagesofadjacentdwellings.Bedroomsonedwelling Bedrooms ofonedwellingshouldnotsharewallswithlivingrooms to ensureminimalnoiseimpactonadjoiningresidentialproperties. ancillary facilitiesexternaltothedwellingmustbecarefullyplanned The locationofdriveways,openspaceandrecreationareas Bed the visualandacousticamenityofneighbouringproperties. screens andplanterboxesshouldbeincorporatedtoprotect Living anddining e Bath Bed used topreserveacousticprivacy Circulation spacesandnonhabitablerooms Circulation Kitchen Core

Kitchen Bath Living anddining Bed Bed 9. Building Separation 10.

following minimumdimensions: increases inproportiontobuildingheightaccordancewiththe separation forinternalcourtyardsandbetweenadjoiningsites For residentialflatbuildingsandshoptophousing,thebuilding type withpartywalls. mixed useareaswherethedevelopmentisastreetwallbuilding Zero buildingseparationispermittedforresidentialflatbuildingsin Height (12m) four storeys Three to (25m) storeys Five toeight (over 25m) and above Nine storeys Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment balconies rooms and habitable Between 12m 18m 24m rooms non-habitable balconies and rooms/ habitable Between 4.4 SustainableBuildingDesign 13m 18m 9m rooms non-habitable Between 12m 6m 9m 4│47

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.4 SustainableBuildingDesign Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│48 road noise Loggias provideprotectionfrom 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Controls C. B. A. Objectives developments affected bythesenoisesources. Appropriate noisemitigationmeasuresneedtobeincorporatedinto many partsoftheLGA. and aircraftnoisefromSydney(KingsfordSmith) Airport, whichaffects residential properties,suchasrailways,busyroads,industrialuses There arearangeofnoisesourceswhichcouldaffect theamenityof Explanation 4.4.6 NoiseImpact

Non-residential developmentisnottoadverselyaffect theamenity be consistentwiththeBASIXcertificate. Development Application submission. The mitigationmeasuremust Details ofanymitigationmeasuresmustbeincludedwiththe committing themselvesfinanciallytotheirproject. applicants seekexpertadvicefromaNoiseConsultantbefore suggested thatforareasexceeding ANEF 30,prospective in practice,precludetheproposeddevelopment.Itistherefore by aircraftnoise,thedifficultiesinsatisfyingthisstandardmay Note: Applicants arewarnedthatinsomeareasseverelyaffected meet thisstandard. measures tobeincorporatedintothedesignofbuildingsoitwill a suitablyqualifiedNoiseConsultanttoadviseonappropriate levels, theapplicantistoprovidean Acoustic reportpreparedby 2021 –2000 Acoustic – Aircraft Noise,inrelationtointeriornoise Where developmentmustcomplywiththe Australian Standard without sealingopeningsandrelyingonairconditioning To achieveanacceptableacousticenvironmentinhabitablerooms, into residentialdevelopments To ensureappropriatenoisemitigationmeasuresareincorporated other noisegeneratinglanduses To minimiseadverseimpactsfromnoiseSydney Airport and b. a. noise emanatingfromadjacent non-residentialuses,suchas: designed toreduceintrusivenoiselevelsfrompotential sourcesof The buildingplan,walls,windows,doorsandroofare tobe have nolargeopeningsthatwouldtransmitnoise. constructed ofmaterialswithgoodsoundinsulatingquality and External wallsfacingpotentialsourcesofnoiseareto be operation and/orservicedeliveries. of adjacentresidentialdevelopmentasaresultnoise, hoursof

bedrooms, away fromthenoisesource. orientating noisesensitive rooms, includingliving,diningand containing non-habitablespaces; having athinnerbuildingwidth frontingthenoisesourceand , Corridors andBusy Roads-InterimGuideline”. Planning Policy(Infrastructure) 2007andthe“DevelopmentNearRail close proximitytoabusyroad orrailwayline,refertoStateEnvironmental For additionalprovisionsrelating tonoiseandvibrationwherethesiteisin Further Information: 9. 8. 7. 6.

b. a. and visualprivacy: potential conflictswithexistingindustrialusesintermsofacoustic Residential flatbuildingsaretobedesignedminimiseany potential sourcesofnoise. create abuffer betweennewresidentialdevelopmentandadjacent Design landscapingofcommunalandprivateopenspaceto impact ofbackgroundnoisefromnon-compatibledevelopment. required tobefittedwithnoiseattenuatingglassminimisethe Where newwindowsfacepotentialsourcesofnoise,theyare designed andtreatedtominimisenoiseinfiltration. Balconies andotherexternalbuildingelementsaretobelocated,

warehouse usesaretobeavoided. single aspectapartmentsfacingandwithin10mofindustrial/ minimum of5m. boundary ofanyadjoiningindustrialpremisesistobea the setbackofanyproposedresidentialbuildingfrom Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment potential sourcesofnoise potential roomsaretobelocatedawayfrom Noise sensitive Living/dining Balcony Kitchen Noise source Bedroom Bath Noise sensitiveroom 4.4 SustainableBuildingDesign

Ldry Bedroom Bath 4│49

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.4 SustainableBuildingDesign Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│50 2. 1. Controls A. Objectives wind standardsforvariousspaces. needs totakeintoaccounttheheightofbuildingandacceptable public andprivateoutdoorspacesunusable. Assessment ofwind can makethehumanexperienceatgroundlevelunpleasantandrender between buildingsandforcingittoflowtheground.Windimpacts As buildingsgettaller, theyinterruptairflows,concentratingtheair Explanation 4.4.7 Wind Impact

d. c. b. a. frontage ornot,whichdemonstratesthefollowing: tunnel testing,irrespectiveofwhethertheyarebuilttothestreet Buildings of5ormorestoreysinheight(orover16m)requirewind generation effects. Buildings mustbedesignedandproportionedtoconsiderthewind form toprovidepedestriancomfortinthesespaces. and privateopenspacesareminimizedthroughappropriatebuilt To ensurethatadversewindconditionsinstreets,publicspaces

metres persecond. dining, theannualmaximumgustspeedshouldnotexceed 10 in areasforstationarylong-exposureactivity, suchasoutdoor should notexceed13metrespersecond; and privateopenspace),theannualmaximumgustspeed sitting (includingareassuchasbusstops,publicopenspace exposure activitiessuchaswindowshopping,standingor in areaswherepedestriansareinvolvedstationaryshort- metres persecond; the like,annualmaximumgustspeedshouldnotexceed16 pedestrians donotgenerallystop,sit,stand,windowshopand in walkways,pedestriantransitareas,streetswhere which isthespeedatpeoplebegintobeblownover; maximum gustspeedshouldnotexceed23metrespersecond, in openareastowhichpeoplehaveaccess,theannual 4.5 social equity Rockdale DCP 2011 4.5 SocialEquity Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│52 Diverse communityintheCity 4. 3. 2. 1. Controls C. B. A. Objectives facilitates “aginginplace”. as possible.Considerationneedstobegivenhousingdesignthat many residentsmaywishtostaylivingintheirownhomesforaslong a significantlyhighproportionofhomeownerswhichsuggeststhat plus) comparedwiththeSydneyaverage.Inaddition,Cityhas The CityofRockdalehasalargerproportionolderpeople(60years LGA toaccommodatechanginglifestyleneeds suchas: There isaneedtoproviderangeofhousingoptionsintheRockdale Explanation 4.5.1 HousingDiversityandChoice

the followingdwellingmix: Residential flatbuildingsandshoptophousingaretocomplywith over time in designtosuitthechanginglifecyclehousingneedsofresidents To promotethedesignofbuildingsthatareadaptableandflexible To makeprovisionforequalityofaccesstonewhousing household types To maximisehousingchoicetomeettheneedsofdiverse • • • For multi-dwellinghousing,residential flatbuildingsandshoptop represented. required dwellingmix,providing arangeofdwellingsizesare Developments containingless than10dwellingsmayvarythe c. b. a. The requireddwellingmixmayberefinedhavingregard to:

1 bedroomand/orstudio 2 bedroom 3 bedroomand/ormore Dwelling type

different incomegroups community suchasolderpeopleorwithadisability;and particular housingneedsforcertaingroupswithinthe family etc) the rangeofhouseholdtypes(single,couple,family, extended organisation. or theapplicantisacommunityhousingnot-for-profit whether thedevelopmentisforpurposeofpublic housing population trends;and public facilities,employmentareas,schoolsandretail areas; the locationofdevelopmentinrelationtopublictransport, Of totaldwellings 10%-30% 50%-75% 10%-20% site: www.landcom.com.au Ages providesdesignguidelines tofacilitateaginginplace.Landcomweb Landcom’s Built Form Design Guidelines 2008 - Section 2.10 Planning for All Further Information: 5.

to providebarrierfreeaccessatleast20%ofdwellings. For residentialflatbuildingsandshoptophousing,developmentis provided inaccordancewiththefollowing: housing, adaptablehousingcomplyingwith AS 4299istobe more than30 10 -30 less than10 development No ofdwellingsin Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment No ofadaptabledwellingsrequired 10% 2 1 4.5 SocialEquity 4│53

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.5 SocialEquity Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│54 Relevant Australian Standards (website:www.standards.com.au), suchas Human RightsandEqualOpportunity Commissionwebsite:www.hreoc.gov.au Building Codeof Australia Disability Discrimination Act., 1992 Further Information: • •

AS 2890.1(1993) –Offstreetparking AS1428.1 to AS1428.4 –Designfor Access andMobility 2. 1. Controls B. A. Objectives is unlawful,unlesstodosowouldimposeanunjustifiablehardship. protect theirrights. The DDA statesthatfailuretoprovideequalaccess which seekstoeliminatebiasagainstpeoplewithdisabilitiesand Discrimination Act, 1992(DDA). The DDA isaCommonwealth Act and usepremiseshaveresponsibilitiesrightsundertheDisability People whodesign,build,own,manage,lease,operate,regulate Explanation Equitable Access 4.5.2

the DDA legislationaremet. should makethenecessaryenquiriestoensurethatallaspectsof development willmeetthefullrequirementsofDDA. Applicants Building Codeof Australia doesnotnecessarilyguaranteethata Note: CompliancewiththisDCP, the Australian Standardsandthe dwellings anddualoccupancies. development applicationforotherthansingle An Access Reportmayberequiredtosubmittedwitha Australian standardsandtheBuildingCodeof Australia. the requirementsofDisabilityDiscrimination Act, therelevant all peoplecanenterandusethepremises. Access istomeet public aretoensureanappropriatelevelofaccessibility, sothat The siting,designandconstructionofpremisesavailabletothe under theDisabilityDiscrimination Act To ensurethatapplicantsareawaretheyhaveobligations • • To ensurethatallpeoplewithintheCityofRockdaleareableto:

services andfacilitiesprovidedinthesespacespremises access allpublicspacesandpremisesutilisegoods, participate incommunitylife;and 4.6 car parking, access and movement Rockdale DCP 2011 4.6 CarParking, Access andMovement Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│56 1. Parking Rates Controls E. D. C. B. A. Objectives Council’s Technical Specification- Traffic, Parkingand Access. and designofparkingaccesswithinadevelopmentreferto For technicalrequirementsandrequireddocumentationforthelayout the surroundingstreetscape. that theydonotdetractfromtheappearanceofdevelopmentand Parking areas,garagesanddrivewaysmustbecarefullydesignedso minimise pollutionandtheuseofnon-renewableresources. bicycle andpublictransportusagetoimprovelocalamenity Developments aretofacilitateandencouragegreaterpedestrian, unnecessary caruseandencouragingothermodesoftransport. demand likelytobegeneratedbythedevelopmentwhilediscouraging Council’s on-sitecarparkingrequirementsaimtosatisfythe parking pedestrians. development concerningthemovementandaccessofvehicles This sectionoftheDCP provides controlsforallaspectsofa Explanation

transport To discourageexcessiveparkingindevelopmentclosetopublic facilities To ensureadequateegressandingresstothesiteparking the amountoflandscapedareaismaximised parking sothatimpactsongroundwaterflowsareminimisedand To limittheamountofexcavationrequiredforpurposecar and thelocalstreetscape of thedevelopment do notdominateordetractfromtheappearance To ensurethaton-sitecarparking,loadingfacilitiesanddriveways cycling encouraging alternativemodesoftransport,suchaswalkingand To providesufficient,convenientandsafeon-sitecarparkingwhile parking, subjecttopriorapproval byCouncil. Alternatively, a parking studymaybeusedtodeterminethe calculate theparkingrequirementsforproposeddevelopment. RTA Guideto Traffic GeneratingDevelopmentsshallbeusedto Where aparkingratehasnotbeenspecifiedinthetable, the following rates. Development istoprovideon-siteparkinginaccordance withthe Note: parkingcalculationsthatarenotwholenumbers to beroundedup. Land Use Retail andCommercial Residential Secondary Dwelling Motor Showrooms Child CareCentres Bulky GoodsPremises Showrooms Nightclubs Sex ServicePremises Recreational Facilities(indoor) Health ServiceFacilities Home Business Office Premises Amusement Centres Restaurants Premises Take-away FoodandDrink Retail Premises Shops Occupancy Dwelling House/Dual Shoptop Housing Residential FlatBuildings/ Multi DwellingHousing/ Vehicle • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

- dwellings Visitor parking:1space/5 apartments ormore 2 spaces/3bedrooms bedrooms apartments 1 space/studio,and2 bedrooms ormore 2 spaces/dwellingwith3 bedrooms orless 1 space/dwellingwith2 room 1 space/10m²forauction 1 space/50m²GFA 5 spaces/servicebay 1 space/130m²sitearea component 1 space/residential (part orfulltime) 1 space/2membersofstaff 1 space/20children 1 space/75m²GFA 1 space/40m²GFA Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4.6 CarParking, Access andMovement dwellings 1 space/10 - - children 1 space/10 - by visitors accessible 15% tobe GFA, with /200m² 1 space Bicycle - dwellings 1 space/15 - - - - car spaces 1 space/20 Motorcycle - 4│57

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.6 CarParking, Access andMovement Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│58 4. 3. 2.

Specification for Traffic, Parking,and Access. apply forasharedparkingconcessionisavailableintheTechnical Note: An exampletemplatetobeusedbyapplicantswhowish sustainable development. a moreefficientparkingsupply, whichultimatelyprovidesamore a sharedparkingconcessionaimstoprovidethedevelopmentwith uses. Assessing theparkingrequirementfor adevelopmentusing the developmentbasedontemporalparkingdemandbetween A sharedparkingconcessionallows tobesharedwithin Shared parkingconcessionformixedusedevelopment less than100m²GFA. development involvingcommercial usesonexistingsitesthatare Additional parkingrequirementsareexemptforallchange ofuse the newuse. parking thatisthenappliedasacredittothe calculation for This approachresultsinthecalculationofahistorical deficiencyin equivalent tothedifference betweenthetwoparkingrequirements. development, additionalparkingisrequiredtobeprovided generate agreatercarparkingrequirementthanthe previous Where adevelopmentinvolveschangeofusethat would Parking provisionsfor“changeofuse”developments Rockdale Town CentreandWolli Creek Town Centre. requirement shallbeappliedtoanydevelopmentwithinthe A 20%reductionofthe‘non-residential’ componentoftheparking Travel DemandManagementConcession f. e. d. c. b. a.

and development andconservativevariationswithinthepeaktimes; must betakenintoaccountforfuturechangesofusewithinthe be theacceptableminimumprovidedon-site.Consideration Register istheabsoluteminimumandshouldnotnecessarily The minimumparkingrequirementaspertheSharedParking must beincludedwithintheSharedParkingRegister; All landusesandsubsequentpeakparkingdemandperiods all timesandnotusedforanyotheruseonthesite; All residentialparkingshallbefreelyaccessibletoresidentsat Register; demand assumptionsappliedwithintheSharedParking The applicantmustprovidejustificationforalltemporalparking the sharedparkingarrangements. the futureStrata Title subdivisionofthetenanciesinvolvedin the parkingprovisionofadevelopmentmayberestrictedfrom Developments thatusesharedparkingconcessionstoreduce Parking Register. developments parkingassumptionsusedwithintheShared Council mayrequestfurtherinformationtojustifytheproposed 9. 8. 7. Car ParkLocationandDesign 6. 5.

parking onsite. by morethan75%anditisnototherwisepossibletoprovidethe provided thegrossfloorareaofpremisesisnotincreased Centre willnotberequiredtoprovideadditionalcarparking Alterations andadditionstoexistingpremisesinBexley Town that increasegrossfloorareabynotmorethan80m². additions developmentinvolvingcommercialusesonexistingsites Additional parkingrequirementsareexemptforallalterationsand calculation. deficiency willnotbepermittedtocreditedtheparking involve thevirtualreconstructionofabuilding,historical In thecaseofsubstantialalterationsandadditionsthateffectively the expandeduse. parking thatisthenappliedasacredittothecalculationfor approach resultsinthecalculationofahistoricaldeficiency specific unituponwhichcarparkingdemandismeasured. This gross floorarea,numberofseats,beds,orwhichever parking isrequiredtobeprovidedequivalenttheincreasein Where adevelopmentinvolvesalterationsandadditions,additional development Parking provisionsfor‘alterationsandadditions’ toexisting c. b. a. Vehicle accesspointsandparkingareasaretobe: requirement foranyredevelopmentoftheland. contribution shallbetakenintoaccountwhenassessingtheparking the provisionofcarinrespectaparticularproperty, such Where acontributionhaspreviouslybeenmadetoCounciltowards Prior Contributions legible circulationpatternwith adequatesignage. convenient manoeuvringinto andoutofspacesshouldhavea Carparking areasmustbe well lit,laidoutandfacilitate domain they donotvisuallydominateeitherthedevelopment orthepublic Car parkingandservice/deliveryareasaretobelocated sothat e. d.

centres. in locationswithheavypedestriantrafficsuchasshopping designed tominimiseconflictwithpedestrians,particularly crossings arenotpermitted. minimise thenumberofaccesspoints.Multipledriveway located tominimisethelossofon-streetcarparkingand to secondary frontageexists not locatedoff theprimaryfrontageofadevelopmentwhere to queueonpublicroads located tominimisetraffichazardsandthepotentialforvehicles easily accessibleandrecognisabletomotorists Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4.6 CarParking, Access andMovement 4│59

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.6 CarParking, Access andMovement Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│60 for floodpronesites basement. Thismaybesuitable to the light andventilation natural street andallowssome the elevates dwellingsabove residential development to Half basementparking and within the building footprint and withinthebuilding Parking islocatedunderground the street frontage to Parking withactive the streetscape Garage doorsareintegratedwith Parking Car Car Parking Car Parking Residential Retail Max 1m 19. 18. 17. 16. 15. 14. 13. 12. 11. 10.

a. forward direction: manoeuvring areassothatvehiclescanenterandexitthesiteina The followingdevelopmentsshallbedesignedwithinternal visitor parkingwhichmaybeprovidedat-grade. basement carpark,withtheexceptionofanyrequiredaccessibleor All carparkingforresidentialflatbuildingsistobeprovidedwithina Classified Road. the landmustbebywayofaservicelaneorroadotherthan from parkingcongestion.Whereavailable,allvehicularaccessto the trafficflowbyreasonofvehiclesenteringorleavingsite, must demonstratethatthedevelopmentwouldnotconflictwith For developmentonlandfrontingaClassifiedRoad,theapplicant Technical Specifications. The widthsofaccessdrivewaysshallcomplywithCouncil’s e. d. c. b. a. Basement carparkingistobe: e. d. c. b. they aretobe designedinsuchawayas topermitallloadingand Where buildinguseswillrequire theprovisionofloadingfacilities building design. Garage doorsmustbetreated asanintegratedelementofthe close proximitytoliftsoraccess points. Parking spacesforpeoplewithadisabilityaretobeprovided in access. behind asecurityshutterunlessanintercomsystem is providedfor All visitorcarparkingmustbeclearlymarked,and notbe Specifications. compliance withtherequirementsfromCouncil’s Technical Mechanical parkingsystemsmaybesupportedsubject to

required byCouncil; on thesite,orinfloodproneareas,tominimumfloorlevel projection abovenaturalgroundlevelistobe1matanypoint mean thatthisisunachievable,themaximumbasement located fullybelownaturalgroundlevel.Wheresiteconditions on thesite; carried outinawaytoenabledeepsoilplantingbeprovided located withinthebuildingfootprint.Constructionmustbe adequately ventilated,preferablythroughnaturalventilation; other streetlocationswhereCouncilconsidersitnecessary, industrial development,and developments withvehicleaccessfromaclassifiedroad child carecentres developments offourormoredwellings provided withdaylightwherefeasible. are clearlydefinedandeasilynegotiated; include separatepedestrianaccesspointstothebuildingthat designed forsafeandconvenientpedestrianmovementto public domain pedestrian movementwithinthe Bicycle parkingdoesnotobstruct facade elements. opening inproportiontotheother width oftheentryanddefinesan part oftheelevation.Itnarrows The vehicularentryistreatedas 30. 29. 28. 27. 26. 25. 24. 23. 22. 21. Pedestrian Access andSustainableTransport 20. Car Wash Facilities

area. as bikerackswithinpubliclyaccessibleareasor theparking Bicycle parkingfornon-residentialdevelopmentistobeprovided within acagedorgatedsecurearea. car parks,itistobeintheformofindividualbicyclelockersor Where bicycleparkingistobeprovidedforresidentsinbasement b. a. such as: development andtheirdiffering modesofbicycleparkingrequired, Design ofbicycleparkingistocaterthevarioususers pedestrian movement. the publicdomainmustbedesignedtominimiseobstructionof All bicycleparkingistobesecureandwhereprovidedwithin pedestrian traffic. and bicycleparkingareas,whichdoesnotcreateconflictwith Provide legiblebicycleaccessbetweenthecyclenetwork ramps. security, directpathsoftravelwithstairsanddisabledaccess and otherpublicareas,withwellco-ordinatedsignage,lighting, Provide safeandconvenientpedestrianaccessfromcarparking separated fromvehicularaccesswhereverpossible. Pedestrian accesswithinadevelopmentmustbelegibleand cold watertapandisconnectedtothesewersystem. parking spaceistobeequippedwithcarwashfacilitieswhichhasa For buildingswith5dwellingsormore,atleastonevisitorcar Applicants oflargerdevelopments shouldliaisewithCounciland d. c. b. a. encouraged andcaninclude: Design initiativeswhichpromotesustainabletransport are cycle andpublictransportnetworksincludingbusstops. New developments must maintain andenhanceexistingpedestrian, site. with pedestrianandvehicularmovementwithinorsurroundingthe unloading totakeplacewhollywithinthesiteandpreventconflict

dedicated andconvenient motorcycle andscooterparking bicycle exchangesorcommunal bicycles dedicated communalorshared carspaces small carparkingspaces which providepassivesurveillanceatgroundlevel. visitor parking,whichisconvenientlylocatedpreferablyinareas parking foremployeesorresidents,and Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4.6 CarParking, Access andMovement 4│61

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.6 CarParking, Access andMovement Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│62 requirements are detailedinthecorresponding sectionsofthisDCP. or development types,suchasmixeduseand childcarecentres.These There areadditionalparkingrequirements thatrelatetospecificbuilding Further Information: 31.

contrast. of gradebyusematerialswhichprovideavisualandtactile slip-resistant, traversablebywheelchairsandindicatechanges Use groundsurfacesthroughoutthepedestriannetworkthatare such asshuttlebusservicesornewstops. transport organisationsregardingpublicopportunities 4.7 site facilities Rockdale DCP 2011 4.7 SiteFacilities Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│64 amenity ofthesurroundingenvironment. located tohaveminimalnegativeimpactsonthestreetscapeand needs fordifferent developments. They shouldalsobeappropriately Adequate provisionofsitefacilitiesshouldbeprovidedtomeetthe 2. 1. Air ConditioningandCommunicationStructures Controls D. C. B. A. Objectives Site facilitiesinclude: Explanation

commercial waste To maximisereuseandrecyclingofhouseholdwasteindustrial/ the occupantsandservicing To ensurethatsitefacilitiesaresuitablysitedfortheconvenienceof the amenityofsurroundings development anddonothavenegativeimpactsonstreetscapeor To ensurethatsitefacilitiesareintegratedintothedesignof development To ensurethatadequateprovisionismadeforsitefacilitiesin • • • • for residentialdevelopment • • • dishes maynotbeplaced on balconiesorverandahs. antenna orsatellitedishis to beprovided.Individualantennasor For eachbuildingcomprising morethan2dwellings,amaster TV c. b. a. ancillary structures: Satellite dishes, TV antennas,airconditioningunitsandany for alldevelopment

hot watersystem. storage areas,and letterboxes, laundry facilitiesanddryingareas, service lines/cables,and waste storageandrecyclingfacilities, air conditioningandcommunicationstructures, the buildingtowhichtheyare attached. do nothaveanegativeimpactonthearchitecturalcharacter of amenity ofadjoiningpropertiesandneighbouringlands; and are locatedinpositionsthathaveaminimalimpacton the are notvisuallyintrusivetothestreetscape;

DECC 2008 “Better PracticeGuideforWaste ManagementinMulti-unit Dwellings”by Further InformationonWaste Management 13. 12. 11. Laundry FacilitiesandDrying Areas 10. 9. 8. Service Lines/Cables 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. Waste StorageandRecyclingFacilities

and ongoingmanagementofwastefacilities. Waste MinimisationandManagementregardingconstructionwaste Development mustcomplywithCouncil’s Technical Specification– internet andcabletelevisionuses. Internal communicationcablingmustbeinstalledfortelephone, cost toCouncil. to relocateundergoundelectricitycablesonthefrontagesatno In Wolli CreekandBonarStreetprecincts,thedeveloperisrequired location atnocosttoCouncilorEnergy Australia. a developertoplacehighvoltagecablesundergroundinany to highvoltageelectricitysupplycables,andthereforemayrequire Note: Energy Australia requiresthatbuildingsmaintainclearances landscaping toaheightofatleast1.5m. and ifabletobeviewedfromthestreet,mustscreenedby Substation facilitiesmustmeetEnergy Australia’s requirements multiple tenantsaswellfuturechangesinuses. storage facilitiesshouldbedesignedtocaterfordifferent needsof For mixeduses,industrialandothernon-residentialwaste collection. Development mustincorporateconvenientaccessforwaste disturbance. and neighbourswithregardstosmell,visualappearanceornoise impacts onthestreetscapeorresidentialamenityofoccupants that theyareeasilyaccessedbytenantsanddonothavenegative Waste storageareas/facilitiesmustbeappropriatelylocatedso facilities. reuse andrecyclingbyensuringappropriatestoragecollection Waste mustbeminimisedthroughsourceseparationofwaste, Design should allow residents to hang clothes todryinanopenand tohang residents allow Design should from publicview. within thesetbacktoanystreetfrontageandshouldbe screened Drying areasarenottobelocatedforwardofthebuilding lineor Laundry facilitiesaretobeincorporatedintoeachdwelling unit. Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment

4.7 SiteFacilities 4│65

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 4.7 SiteFacilities Part 4GeneralPrinciplesforDevelopment 4│66 area adjacenttobuildingentry Letter boxeslocatedincovered 19. Hot Water Systems 18. Storage Areas 17. 16. 15. Letterboxes 14.

7.5m. be providedwithaseparateclotheslineminimumlengthof Each dwellinginadualoccupancyormultihousingmust associated pipeworkistobeconcealed. lid/cover oftheboxdesignedtoblendinwithbuilding. All must beencasedinarecessedboxonthebalconywith All hotwatersystems/unitslocatedonthebalconyofadwelling area. each apartmentmustbeaccessiblefromeitherthehallorliving cupboards andservices. At least50%oftherequiredstoragewithin storage areaistobeexclusiveofbedroomwardrobes,kitchen of 10m³storageareamustbeprovidedforeachapartment. The For residentialflatbuildingsandshoptophousing,aminimum ambience. residents canmeetandtalk,preferablywithseatingpleasant visible fromatleastsomeofthedwellings,andlocatedwhere For developmentwithmultipledwellings,letterboxesaretobe street entryandlockable. Letterboxes aretobecentrallylocatedeither/orclosethemajor building. preferably tobelocatedinacoveredareaattachedorwithinthe Letterbox pointsaretobeintegratedwithbuildingdesignand preferably sunnypartofthesite. part building types5 Rockdale DCP 2011 Part 5BuildingTypes 5│2 The purposeofthefront,sideandrearsetbackcontrols isto: These controlsarecontainedinPart4ofthisDCP. existing treesandvegetationtheestablishmentof futureplantings. protection ofprivacy, accesstosunlightandviews,theprotectionof considerations thatrelatetothebuilding’s scaleandlocationarethe controls andprovidedthatitsatisfiesotherrelevantcontrols.Important that itoccurswithintheouterlimitsoffront,sideandrearsetback Applicants maychoosewheretolocatethebuildingfootprint,provided LEP. contained withinthebuildingenvelopeestablishedbythisDCP andthe applicable totheland.Itisintendedthatgrossfloorareabe floor spaceratioadevelopmentmustsatisfyallrelevantcontrols LEP 2011 arenot“asofright”. To achievethemaximumpermissible The maximumpermissiblefloorspaceratiosassetdowninRockdale controls. This DCP containsthefollowingelements: Rockdale LEP 2011, includingfloorspaceratios(FSR)andheight Primary controlsforbuildingsizeandlocationarecontainedin uses, applicantsmayneedtorefermorethanonesectionofPart5. different developmenttypes,suchasamixofresidentialandretail is relevanttotheirproposal.However, foradevelopmentthatincludes Generally, applicantsneedonlytoreferthetypeofdevelopmentthat particular developmenttype. building articulationandspecificrequirementsthatarerelevanttoa Part 5providesadditionalcontrolsforbuildingsizeandlocation, Introduction • • • • • • • • •

ensure anadequate areaofthesiteisvegetated. avoid anunreasonablesense ofenclosure;and ensure satisfactoryaccess tosunlightandviews; buildings; protect thevisualandacoustic privacyofoccupantsadjoining street frontage; relate newdevelopmenttoexistingboundarylinesalong the recognise existingstreetscapecharacter; building footprintcontrolsforresidentialflatbuildings. front, sideandrearsetbackcontrols; occupancy, secondarydwellingsandmulti-dwellinghousing; maximum buildingheightinstoreysfordwellinghouses,dual 5.3 MIXED USE 5.2 RESIDENTIAL FLAT BUILDINGS 5.1 LOW AND MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 5.5 INDUSTRIAL 5.4 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL

1 1 1 1 9 19 09 01 3 23 5.1 low and medium density residential Rockdale DCP 2011 5.1 LowandMediumDensityResidential Part 5BuildingTypes 5│4 Medium densityresidential F. E. D. C. B. A. Objectives Low densityresidential This sectionappliestothefollowingresidentialdevelopmenttypes: in relationtoprivacyandovershadowing. is alsoimportantthattheamenityofneighboursprotectedparticularly are unifiedandreinforcetheoverallcharacteroftheirneighbourhood.It There isaneedtoensureprecinctsandstreetsdevelopinwaysthat have asenseofprideandwellbeing. the Cityhaveapleasantandamenablecharacterwherecommunities on individualblocksofland.Ourneighbourhoodsandsuburbsacross Most streetsinRockdalearecharacterisedbysingledwellinghouses Explanation

responsive tothesiteandisenvironmentallysensitive relates totheexistingandfutureneighbourhoodcharacter, is To encourageinnovativehousingwhichispleasanttolivein, housing inareaswherethereissubstantialdetached To minimisetheimpactsofdualoccupancyandmultidwelling and newresidents sharing ofviewsandpreserveprivacysunlightforneighbouring To ensurethesizeandlocationofnewdwellingsallowfor and design To encouragedevelopmentofahighstandardarchitecturalmerit • • • • • • community expectationsabouthealth,safetyandamenity environments whichmeetthediversityofpeoples’ needsand To improvetherangeandqualityofhousingresidential design good economicuseoflandwithahighstandardsite layoutand To ensureorderlydevelopmentoflandonlargesitesandpromote

houses. multi dwellinghousing,generallyintheformofvillasandtown semi-detached dwelling, attached dwelling, secondary dwelling(grannyflatdevelopment),and dual occupancy, dwelling house, 1. Storey HeightandSetbacks Controls Setback Street storeys height in Max setback lane and rear setback Rear setback Side Setback Street Secondary

more than1metre abovenaturalground level. Space usedforcarparking willbeconsideredasastoreyiftheceilingofcar parkinglevelextends allotments lessthan30m) Special considerationmay begiventotherearsetbackforbuildingsonshallow depthallotments(ie Note: access. provided thatitsatisfiesallrelevantcontrolsinPart4,suchassolaraccess,landscapeandvehicular Development mustcomplywiththeheightandsetbackrequirementsspecifiedinfollowingtable, Attached dwelling Dwelling house& • • • • • • • on battleaxelot-

may besetback3m building, exceptwhenfrontingalane min 6mforfirstfloorofatwostorey ground floorofatwostoreybuilding min 3mforsinglestoreybuildingor Semi-detached Dwellings 0m between Attached Dwellingsand back aminof1.2m frontages lessthan15m,itmaybeset building, exceptonlotswithstreet min 1.5mforfirstfloorofatwostorey ground floorofatwostoreybuilding min 0.9mforsinglestoreybuildingor applies established setback,a6msetback if thereisnotaconsistentor setbacks inthestreet must beconsistentwiththeprevailing one storey min 1.5m two dwelling Semi-detached Dual occupancy& dwelling locatedat rear -onestorey min 3m two dwelling Secondary min 0.9m min 0.9m min 3m one n/a 5.1 LowandMediumDensityResidential Multi dwellinghousing • • • • • •

Part 5BuildingTypes 6m setbackapplies or establishedsetback,a If thereisnotaconsistent street prevailing setbacksinthe must be consistentwiththe be setback3m when frontingalanemay two storeybuilding,except min 6mforfirstfloorofa a twostoreybuilding building orgroundfloorof min 3mforsinglestorey includes sidedriveway min 7.5mwheresetback may beaminof3m,and boundaries, sidesetbacks primarily addressside dwellings doesnot min 4.5m,exceptwhere min 3m two 5│5

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 5.1 LowandMediumDensityResidential Part 5BuildingTypes 5│6 Prevailing street setbacks

Street 5. 4. 3. 2.

rear boundaryofthefrontallotment. allotment, aminimumbuildingsetbackof4.5misrequiredfromthe For developmentofadwellinghouseonbattleaxeshaped setbacks mayberequired. In areaswhereoverlandfloodingisidentified,greatersideandrear private gardenandfenceto thelaneway. a primarystreetfrontage. Development istobesetback3mwitha when frontingalane,thebuildingistoaddresslane asifitwere For dualoccupancy, secondarydwellingandmultihousing boundary. including aplantingareaofminimum1mwidthalong theside porches, balconiesandsteps,butistobeotherwise landscaped, strip mayincorporatedriveways,visitorparkingspaces, entrance of 7.5mwideistobeprovidedalongonesidethesite. The In single-sidedmultidwellinghousingdevelopments, abuffer strip Setback Street Secondary Boundary Site Building Line Front Setbacks restrictthelocationofbuildingfootprint

SECONDARY STREET PRIMARY STREET Street Setback Rear Setback Rear Side Setback a consistentsetbacktothestreet Townhouse developmentmaintains 16. 15. 14. 13. 12. 11. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. Building Design

patterns, texturesandcompositionsofbuildings. to thepositivecharacteroflocality, includingthedominant Building designandarchitecturalstyleistointerpretrespond following diagram. or 40%ofthesitefrontagewidth,whicheverislesser. Refertothe doors whichaddressthestreetmustbeamaximumwidthof6.3m 300mm behindthefrontbuildingline. The totalwidthofthegarage Garages andcarportsaretobelocatedaminimumdistanceof from thestreetscape. should notbeadominantfeatureofthebuildingfaçadeanddetract in termsofheight,form,materials,detailingandcolour. They Garages mustbeintegratedwiththeoveralldesignofbuilding setback. the buildinglineuptoamaximumdistanceof1.2mintofront architectural benefittothebuildingmaybeprovidedforwardof enclosed orotherdesignfeaturesthatprovideappropriate Supported porches,baywindowsandbalconiesthatarenot accommodated withintheroofspace. nearby properties. Alternatively, additionalhabitablespacemaybe a twostoreybuildingwillbeoutofcharacterwithadjoiningand Split leveldwellingsshouldbeconsideredinsituationswhere Staircases leadingtothefirstfloorshouldbeinternal. immediate vicinity. topographical featuresofthesiteandtoexistingbuildingsin Building heightsshouldbesympathetictothenaturallandformand street andnotpresentablanksideelevationtothestreet. For multidwellinghousing,thefrontmustaddress architectural designfeatures,modellingandfenestration. Large expansesofblankwallsaretobeavoidedthroughtheuse and thecarefullocationofbalconies,terracesloggias. of appropriatesunshadingdevices,noisebarriers,privacyscreens, as orientation,noise,breezes,privacyandviews,throughtheuse Building articulationmustrespondtoenvironmentalconditionssuch and pitch. Roof formsaretorespond tothelocalcontext,inparticularscale building line boundary Site Front Articulation zone 1.2m Dwelling Site frontage frontage widthwhicheve islesser maximum 6.3mor40%ofthesite 5.1 LowandMediumDensityResidential Part 5BuildingTypes front buildingline 300mm behindthe located aminimum 5│7

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 5.1 LowandMediumDensityResidential Part 5BuildingTypes 5│8 23. 22. 21. Attics 20. 19. Additions toSemi-detachedBuildings 18. 17.

Mansard roofsareprohibited. element inthestreetwhichcanprovidecontinuityandcharacter. Attention mustbegiventotheroofasanimportantarchitectural of occupantsadjoiningproperties. The useofanatticmustnotcreateadverseimpactsontheprivacy incapable ofbeingusedasaseparatedwellingunit. roof pitchandispartofthedwellingunitimmediatelybelow Attic roofspacemaybeusedwhenitiscontainedwhollywithinthe limited tosmalldormerwindows. Attics maybeusedashabitableareasprovidedthatwindowsare roof formofthebuilding. should besetbackbeyondtheapexormainridgeofprincipal First flooradditionstooneofapairsemi-detachedcottages principal orstreetfrontelevation. must notdominateorcompromisetheuniformitygeometryof Alterations andadditionstooneofapairsemi-detachedcottages Street Street X apex/main ridge apex/main ridge Existing Addition Existing Addition Backyard Backyard Access corridors Lot 101 min 9m Attached DwellingSubdivision Public Road i 5 min15m min 15m

min 15m min 15m Lot 101 Corner BlockSubdivision Mid BlockSubdivision Battle Axe Subdivision Battle Axe Public Road o 0 Lot103 Lot 102 min 9m Public Road Public Road Public Road 3.5m 3m splay min 25m Lot 102 Lot 101 Lot 102 Lot 102 min 15m min 9m Lot 101

min 25m min 25m min 25m min 25m 30. 29. 28. 27. 26. 25. 24. Residential Subdivision

with minimaladverseimpactsontheenvironment. Part 4ofthisDCP toachieve adesirabledevelopmentoutcome account theprinciplesin4.1SitePlanningandotherprovisions attached dwellingsandsemi-detachedmusttakeinto Torrens, StrataorCommunitytitlesubdivisionfordwellinghouses, c. b. a. Access corridorsareto: specified inthefollowingtable: The proposedsubdivisionmustcomplywiththerequirements Local Government Act whichhasawidthgreater than6m. detached dwellingsmusthaveafrontagetopublicroadunderthe subdivision fordwellinghouses,attacheddwellingsandsemi- Each allotmentinaproposed Torrens, StrataorCommunitytitle AUS –SPEC1. Strata Tile subdivision theyarerequiredtocomplywiththecurrent Where roadsareintended for publicuseunderaCommunityor purposes isaminimum3metres splay. On cornerallotments,thededicationtoCouncilforroad widening service. New allotmentsmustmakeadequateprovisionforinfrastructure e. d. Dwelling house Development type Semi-detached dwelling Attached dwellingand Dual occupancy Battleaxe subdivision

be accessibleforserviceprovidersandemergencyservices area, include appropriatelandscapingtomaintaintheamenity ofthe of 30m, make provisionforvehiclestopasswhereexceeding alength direction, allow vehiclesenterandleavethedrivewayinaforward road, provide safeandpracticalvehicularaccesstoaformedpublic 5.1 LowandMediumDensityResidential subdivision Minimum lotwidthanddepthfor • • • • • • • •

of thebuilding min 9matthefrontalignment min 25mdepth of thebuilding min 15matthefrontalignment min 15mstreetfrontage corridor min widthof3.5mforaccess min 25mdepth of thebuilding min 15matthefrontalignment min 25mdepth Part 5BuildingTypes 5│9

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 5.2 residential flat buildings Rockdale DCP 2011 5.2 ResidentialFlatBuildings Part 5BuildingTypes 5│12 on theDepartment ofPlanning’s website: www.planning.nsw.gov.au Residential FlatDevelopment andResidentialFlatDesignCodeareavailable State EnvironmentalPlanning Policy(SEPP)65-DesignQualityof Further Information flat buildings Example ofhighqualityresidential J. I. H. G. F. E. D. C. B. A. Objectives Residential FlatDevelopment. also addressthetendesignprinciplesinSEPP 65-DesignQualityof shoptop housinginamixedusedevelopment.Developmentmust This sectionoftheDCP applies toresidentialflatbuildingsand public transportand/orservices. encouraged incertainlocationsthatarecloseproximitytoexisting households formorethantwopersons.Residentialflatbuildingsare person householdsaswellforfamilieswithchildrenandshared for avarietyofhouseholdtypesincludingtheelderlyandoneortwo the buildingstockofCity. They canaccommodatehousingdemand High qualityresidentialflatbuildingscanmakealastingcontributionto Explanation

throughout thebuilding and visitorsthatgoodsfurniturecanbereadily moved To ensureresidentialflatbuildingsareaccessibletoalloccupants development To accommodatearangeofdifferent householdtypeswithineach to developmentonsmallnarrowsites Tosites inpreference on large ofland promoteorderlydevelopment community expectationsabouthealth,safetyandamenity environments thatmeetthediversityofpeoples’ needsand To improvetherangeandqualityofhousingresidential responsive tothesiteandisenvironmentallysensitive relates totheexistingandfutureneighbourhoodcharacter, is To encourageinnovativehousingwhichispleasanttolivein, neighbouring andnewresidents for thesharingofviewsandpreserveprivacysunlight To ensurethesizeandlocationofresidentialflatbuildingsallow provide useableexternalspaces building facadesthatcontributetothecharacterofstreetand To promotebuildingsofarticulateddesignandmassing,with and design To encouragedevelopmentofahighstandardarchitecturalmerit access topublictransportservices To promotehighdensityresidentialdevelopmentwhichhasgood “community” ofresidentsaswellindividuallivingunits To encouragethedesignofhousingwithspacesfor Richly modelledfacade facade articulation Balconies improveamenityand penthouse expression Setback oftoplevelenables 3. 2. Development Setbacks 1. Site Coverage Controls

Use. residential componentofamixedusebuilding,seePart5.3Mixed The sideandrearsetbackrequirementsalsoapplytothe be requiredtoensureprivacybetweenunits. block toanotherandgreaterseperationand/orothermeasuremay visual andacousticprivacybetweenresidentialunitsfromone Compliance withthesesetbacksalonemaynotnecessarilyensure Note: accordance withthefollowingbuildingsetbacks: The buildingfootprintofresidentialflatbuildingsisestablishedin podium developmentiswarranted. this requirementmaybeconsideredinfloodproneareaswhere solar accessandoutdoorspacedesignprinciples.Exceptionsto rear setbackrequirementsandrespondstositefeatures,privacy, of thesitearea. The building footprintfitswithinthefront,sideand Building footprintsforresidentialflatbuildingsarelimitedto35% encroach onthesidesetbackbyupto300mm. adjoining propertiesintermsofprivacyorovershadowing, may Balconies thatarenotenclosed,anddoadversely affect Rear Setback Side Setback Street Setbacks Setback the greater min of12mor15%lengthsite,whicheveris three storeys min 4.5mforalllevelsbuildingsmorethan min 3mforbuildingsuptothreestoreys secondary street/lane3-5m along thestreetwithinrangeof3-9m to beconsistentwiththeprevailingsetback Requirement Part 5BuildingTypes 5.2 ResidentialFlatBuildings 5│13

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 5.2 ResidentialFlatBuildings Part 5BuildingTypes 5│14 5. 4. Apartment Size

Design Code: apartment sizestandardsasrecommendedbytheResidentialFlat Buildings aretobedesignedinaccordancewiththefollowing c. b. a. requirements: The apartmentmustmeetthefollowingminimumroomsize e. d. Three Bedroom Two bedroom,cornerwithstudy Two bedroom,crossover Two bedroom,crossthrough Two bedroom,corner One bedroom,singleaspect One bedroom,masionette/loft One bedroom,crossthrough Studio Apartment Type

machine, and1.1m²withawashingmachinetub. to beincreasedby0.7m²withatoilet,washing A mainbathroommusthaveaminimumareaof4.5m²,andare in areawithaminimumdimensionof2.4m; the sizeofallotherhabitableroomsmustbeaminimum 6.5m² where thelivinganddiningareasarecombined; least dimensionof3m,andtheareamustbeincreased by4.6m the floorareaoflivingroomsmustbeaminimum16m² witha minimum 9m²withadimensionof2.7m; the floorareaofsecondandallotherbedroomsmustbea minimum of13m²inareawithadimension3m; main bedroominatwoormoreapartmentmustbe the sizeofbedroominaoneapartmentand external area internal area external area internal area external area internal area external area internal area external area internal area external area internal area external area internal area external area internal area external area internal area Area m² 63.4 38.5 124 121 9.4 24 33 16 90 21 89 80 10 62 50 11 8 6 and enrichesthepublicdomain level providesasolidbuildingbase The useofsandstoneatground apartment isencouraged Expression ofdoublestorey provides opportunitiesforscreening balustrades enlivensfacadesand Combination ofsolidandglazed 18. 17. 16. 15. 14. 13. 12. 11. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. Building Design

and thecarefullocationofbalconies,terracesloggias. appropriate sunshadingdevices,noisebarriers,privacyscreens, orientation, noise,breezes,privacyandviews,throughtheuseof Facade designmustrespondtoenvironmentalconditionssuchas internal. All proposedstaircasestotheupperlevelsofbuildings mustbe be exclusivelyusedbetweenthemeterandservicepoints. internal plumbingmustbeductedorconcealed.Copperpipes All externalplumbingmustberecessedorconcealedandall b. a. enclosures are: for balconyenclosuresmayonlybeconsideredwhenthe enclosures arenotpermittedtoencloseanybalcony. Applications Existing residentialflatbuildingswithnoexistingbalcony colour, roofexpressionorincreasedheight. of thefaçadethroughachangeinbuildingarticulation,material, Express importantcornersbygivingvisualprominencetoparts to ensurevisualandacousticprivacy. predominantly north,eastandwestfacingshouldbedesigned Private openspaceelementssuchasbalconiesshouldbe parallel withthestreetboundaryalignment. The buildinglineofastreetwallshouldgenerallybe architectural designfeatures,modellingandfenestration. Large expansesofblankwallsaretobeavoidedthroughtheuse podium andpenthouseexpression. by definingabase,middle,andtoptothebuilding,including The designshouldconsiderexpressingahierarchyoffloorlevels provide screeningofclotheslineandotherparaphernalia. Solid balustradingshouldbeincludedinthefacadedesignto windows. the useofentrylobbies,porches,loggias,balconies,bay Strengthen therelationshipofbuildingwithstreetthrough relief tothefaçade. lightly colouredrenderedsurfaces reduceperceivedbulkandadd elements, whilstlightermaterials suchasglazing,claddingand and concretecanprovidea solidbuildingbaseorexpresskey and rhythmofthefaçade.Heavymaterialssuchasbrick, stone the overallcompositionandemphasisescale,proportion The selectionandmixofbuildingmaterialsmustcomplement another layerofdetailandinterest. instead beintegratedwiththeoverallfacadecomposition toadd should notbetheonlymeansoffaçademodelling,and must Façade fixturessuchassunshadingdevicesandblade walls

improve internalamenitythroughenvironmentalcontrol. integrated withadesignfortheentirebuilding;and Part 5BuildingTypes 5.2 ResidentialFlatBuildings 5│15

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 5.2 ResidentialFlatBuildings Part 5BuildingTypes 5│16 incorporated intobuildingdesign Interesting roofformistobe defined Building entriesareclearly 30. 29. 28. 27. 26. 25. 24. Building Entry 23. 22. 21. 20. 19.

forms. below themaximumpermittedheighttoachieveavarietyofroof The floorleveloftheuppermoststoreymustbeatleast3.5m between thestreetandentry. Provide asdirectaphysicalandvisualconnection possible access off thestreet. ground floordwellingsaretohaveindividualgatesanddirect apartment entriestoactivatethestreetedge. At least50%of Utilise multipleentries–mainentryplusprivategroundfloor element ofthebuildinginstreet. The entryistobedesignedsothatitaclearlyidentifiable properties thatareofasimilarbuildingheight. and haveregardtoexistingparapetrooflinesofadjoining The roofdesignmustbesympathetictotheexistingstreetscape, must beconsideredinroofdesign. The profileandsilhouetteofparapets,eavesrooftopelements the building. design ofthebuilding,oralternativelylocatedinbasement from apublicplace.Suchservicesmustbeintegratedintothe not belocatedontheroofofabuildingwheretheycanvisible Plant rooms,liftoverrunsandmechanicalventilationroomsmust penthouses andthelike storeys, withdifferentiated roofforms,maisonettesormezzanine Use therooflevelforcommunalpurposesorarticulateupper Pedestrian entriesshouldbe locatedonprimaryfrontages. spaces. size toallowmovementof furniture betweenpublicandprivate Design entriesandassociated circulationspaceofanadequate • • Provide separateentriesfromthestreetfor: be providedinallnewdevelopment. At leastonemainentrywithconvenient,barrier-freeaccess must

min 3.5m maximum permitted height users inamixedusedevelopment. different users,forexample,residentialandcommercial pedestrians andcars; Parapeted roof line min 3.5m maximum permitted height Raked roof line Raked direct accesstothestreet Ground floorapartmentshave 36. 35. 34. 33. 32. 31. Lift Sizeand Access

accessible fromasinglecore/corridorshouldbelimitedto8. arranged off adouble-loadedcorridor, thenumberofunits entries andeaseofaccesstoapartments.Whereunitsare stairlift coresshouldbeprovidedtoencouragemultiplestreet Lifts aretobeprovidedinallresidentialflatbuildings.Multiple ventilation wherefeasible. All commoncorridorsaretobeprovidedwithnaturallightand transported throughthebuilding. to enablebulkygoods(whitegoods,furnitureetc)beeasily All commoncorridorsaretohaveaminimumwidthof2metres two lifts. Each dwellingonalevelabovethesixthstoreyistohaveaccess must beprovided. basement levels.Levelaccesstotheliftfromalllevels Lifts aretobeaccessiblefromalllevelsofthebuilding,including transported. to enablebulkygoods(whitegoods,furnitureetc)beeasily capable ofcarryingstretchers,withliftdooropeningswideenough Lift carsaretohaveminimalinternaldimensionsof2.1mx1.5m, Part 5BuildingTypes 5.2 ResidentialFlatBuildings 5│17

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 5.3 mixed use Rockdale DCP 2011 5.3 MixedUse Part 5BuildingTypes 5│20 L. K. J. I. H. G. F. E. D. C. B. A. Objectives space. to alargenumberofresidentialunitsaboveretailand/orcommercial housing” andcantaketheformofasingledwellingunitaboveshop is referredtoas“shoptop of amixedusebuilding component residential as welladdinglifeandvibrancytothecentresthemselves. The Good accesstopublictransportencouragesmoresustainableliving, served areas,astheyaregenerallyclosetopublictransportnodes. Mixed usecentrescanalsoprovideadditionalresidentialdensityinwell space acrossanumberofcentreswithinthecity. and improvethelocaleconomybydispersingretailcommercial centres arelocatedanddesignedtoencouragepedestrianpatronage of publicspaceswhichserveasafocusforthecommunity. Mixeduse city astheyprovideconvenientretailandserviceswellavariety and localcentres. These centres serveavitalroleinthefabricof Rockdale Councilencouragesarangeofuseswithinitscommercial Explanation

accommodate changesofusetomeetfuturedemands To ensurebuildingsareflexibleandadaptableableto level ofamenityandquality To ensurespaceswithinabuildingarefunctionalandoffer ahigh domain To ensureabuiltformthatcreateswelldefinedandlegiblepublic commercial propertiesandthestreet To createanactiveinterfacebetweengroundlevelretailor active To createasafeandamenablepublicdomainthatisvibrant that respondtolocalcontextandenvironmentalconditions through theintroductionofwelldesignedcontemporarybuildings To supporttheevolutionofbuildingstyleswithincentres contribute tothevitalityandeconomicviabilityofcentres To promotearangeofemploymentusesandretaildiversitywhich improvement To facilitatedevelopmentwithinthecentrestofostergrowthand linked totheworkplace To provideamoresustainable modeoflivingwhereresidential residential uses To protecttheamenityofexistingandfutureneighbouring within thecentres To increasethenumberofpeoplelivinginmixedusedevelopments pedestrian network To enhancethepermeabilityofcentresbyexpanding 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Development Setbacks Controls

level toamelioratetheimpactoftrafficnoiseandpollution. the firstthreelevels. A setbackmaybeprovidedabovethethird Development onabusyroadistohavezerosetbackforatleast be requiredtoachieveacohesivestreetscape. predominant parapetlineinthestreet,asetbackfromthismay setback. The uppermostfloor levelmaybesetback.Ifthereisa Development istobebuiltthestreetalignmentwithazero domain andaccentuatestreetcorners. Front setbacksmustdefineacoherentalignmenttothepublic Front setbacks Generally the lowerlevelsofbuildingsare tobebuiltsideand street wallbuilding. At thestreetfrontageazero sidesetbackisrequiredtoachievea 5.2 Residentialflatbuildings ofthisDCP. For minimumsideandrear setbacksforshoptophousingreferto Side andrearsetbacks levels 3 building boundary property Part 5BuildingTypes to besetback ofbuilding portion boundary property existing buildings existing parapet line be setback permitted to building of portion 5.3 MixedUse 5│21

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 5.3 MixedUse Part 5BuildingTypes 5│22 uses ontheground floor public domainbyprovidingactive Mixed usebuildingsenliventhe 15. 14. 13. 12. 11. 10. 9. 8. Building Uses 7.

a. building; noat-gradecarparkingispermitted. frontage. All abovegroundcarparkingmustbeinternaltothe ‘wrap’ thecarparkingwithactivebuildingusesonanystreet Any developmentwhichcontainsabovegroundcarparkingmust or commercialusesatthestreetfrontage. docks, arelocatedongroundlevel,theymustbe‘wrapped’ inretail Where non-activeuses,includingbuildingservicesandloading to stepwiththelongitudinalgradeofstreet. Development onasitethathasslopingfrontageistobedesigned ground floorfrontage. Access toupperlevelusesdoesnotoccupymorethan20%ofthe exception ofaccesstoupperlevelresidentialuses. Residential usesareprohibitedonthegroundfloorwith active useswhereverpossible. Building usesfrontingthepublicdomainatgroundlevelaretobe Ground leveluses facing thelaneshouldbebuilttoboundary. For developmentonasitewithrearlaneaccess, b. internal accesstotheloading dockifprovided. from buildingservicesand circulation. All retailpremisesmusthave Retail premisesaretoberegularly shapedwithminimalintrusions development istobeforretail and/orcommercialuses. A minimumof10%thegrossfloorareaamixeduse Retail public openspace,thedevelopmentprovides: on asiteimmediatelyadjoininganallotmentzonedresidentialor rear boundariesorbesetbacknolessthan3m.Fordevelopment

a building. a minimumrearsetbackof4.5matthegroundandfirstfloor immediately adjoinstheresidentialzonedallotment; a minimumsidesetbackof1.5mwheretheboundary Commercial Commercial Retail Residential

Car Parking Residential Commercial Commercial

Retail roof overhang balconies, operablelouvresanda is articulatedusingrecessed Development onabusyroad modelled street wallbuilding Building articulationinaheavily privacy controldevices Building designprovidesflexible 26. Building Design 25. 24. 23. 22. 21. 20. 19. 18. 17. 16.

Commercial between 1:1and3:1. Retail premisesoflessthan200m²musthaveadepthtowidthratio All shoptophousingmustaddressatleastonestreet frontage, Shop-top housing could bemodifiedforotheruses. to provideanalternativeschemethatshowshowthedevelopment multiple livingareasforfuturehomeofficeareas. Theapplicantis that allowmultipleconfigurations,andlargerbedroomspacesor location ofservices,designwindowandexternaldoorlocations adaptability including:minimisationofstructuralinternalwalls,co- Flexible spaceistoincludedesignfeatureswhichallowfuture have aminimumfloortoceilingheightof3.3m be designedasflexiblespacetoallowfutureadaptation.Itmust Where upperlevelcommercialisnotprovided,thefirstfloormust Flexible space residential andcommercialcarparkingwherepossible. and residentialspacesisrequired,includingtheseparationof or retailspace,separateaccessandcirculationtocommercial In buildingswhichcontainmorethanthreefloorsofcommercial address. separate commercialandresidentialtowerswithstreet separation ofusesinlargerdevelopments.Designsolutionsinclude Consideration istobegivenhorizontalaswellvertical shared withothertenancies. to staff toiletsandshowering facilitiesandsuchmaybe Commercial premisesunder200sqmmusthaveinternalaccess as wellamenityforstaff. showering facilitieswithinthepremisestoencouragebicycleusage Commercial premisesover200sqmmustprovidestaff toiletsand adaptability throughco-locationofservicesandregularfloorplans. Commercial spacesaredesignedformaximumflexibilityofuseand particularly frontingclassifiedroadsandhigherorderretailstreets. Upper levelcommercialusesareencouragedinallcentres, Section 5.2ResidentialFlat BuildingsofthisDCP. Façade androofdesignis to complywithrelevantcontrolsin residential users. commercial uses(egrestaurantsandbars)ontheamenity of The buildingmustbedesignedtominimisepotential impacts of public internalcirculationspace. and haveitsmainaccessoff theprimarystreetfrontageandnota Part 5BuildingTypes 5.3 MixedUse 5│23

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 5.3 MixedUse Part 5BuildingTypes 5│24 curved elementsoffacadedesign Prominent cornerenhancedby the streetfrontage. mixed usebuildingissetbackfrom The residentialcomponentofa 39. 38. 37. 36. 35. 34. 33. Public DomainInterface 32. 31. 30. 29. 28. 27.

expressed openings,projectingsills,roofoverhangsandthelike. be alightlymodelledstreetwallbuildingusingrecessedbalconies, Adjacent toahighwayorrailwayline,thebuildingarticulationis provided topartywalls. Blank partywallsshouldbeavoidedandsomemodellingisto Access topremises promote livelyinteractionbetweenthepublicandprivate domains. Operable shopfrontsforcafesandrestaurantsareencouraged to specialty shopsfrontingthepublicdomain. fronting thestreetfrontage. Any blankwallsaretobe‘wrapped’ by department stores,suchstoresaretoavoidhavinganyblankwall For majorretaildevelopmentsincludingsupermarketsanddiscount richness tothepedestrianexperienceofbuiltenvironment. face brick,stoneandtimber, areencouragedatgroundfloortoadd Finer constructiondetailingandmoretexturalmaterials,suchas only permittedwithawidthofnogreaterthan600mm. Areas ofblankfaçadeforstructuralandarticulationpurposesare parking frontages,blankwallsandrecessedspaces. Building designavoidsdeadspotsatgroundfloorlevel,suchascar Ground floorarticulation enhance thestreetcorner. The massingofabuildingoncornersiteistobedistributed corner istobedesigneddifferentiate itfromthestreetfacades. geometry, topographyandsightlines. The façadetreatmentatthe visual prominenceandaretobedesignedrespondstreet Where buildingsaresituatedonacornersitetheyhavegreater balconies orrooms. predominantly setbackfromthestreetboundarywithprojecting Floors ofabuildingabovethesixthfloormayhavewall like. expressed windowopenings,deepreveals,roofoverhangsandthe street wallbuilding,usingprojectingand/orrecessedbalconies, On retailstreets,thebuildingarticulationistobeaheavilymodelled depth tofrontage(atbuilding line)ratioofnotmorethan1:2. level (orgradedfromfootpath leveltothebuildingentry)andhasa back upto1.2mprovidedthat theresultingspaceisatfootpath At pedestrianaccesspoints, thegroundfloorfaçademaybeset by nomorethan600mm. levels mustbecontiguousattheentries,butmayvary elsewhere primary meansofaccessingagiventenancy. On slopingsites,the commercial premiseswhichfrontthestreet. This mustbethe Buildings mustprovideaccesstoallgroundfloorretail or area ofwindowdisplay Recessed entrydoorincreases of centresbyexpandingthe pedestriannetwork. They havethe Arcades, lanewaysandthrough sitelinkscanenhancethepermeability Arcades, LanewaysandThroughSiteLinks 46. 45. 44. 43. 42. 41. 40.

All groundfloorlobbiesaretohavedirectvisualconnection withthe provided, allowingopportunitiesforcasualsurveillance. the publicdomainparticularlywherecontinuousawningsarenot Upper levelbuildingusesaretobedesignedsothattheyoverlook obscured ateyelevel;betweentheheightsof0.7-2.1m. sill heightof700mm.Glazingisnottobefrostedorotherwise floor retailandcommercialpremiseswithamaximumwindow Development includesdisplaywindowswithclearglazingtoground Visual connection façade composition. security shuttersandbedesignedtointegratewiththeoverall Garage doorsshouldbesetback. All vehicleentriesaretohave frontage (atbuildingline)ratioofnotmorethan1:4. provided theresultantspaceisatfootpathlevelandhasadepthto be setbackupto2mprovideanextensionthepublicdomain, domain. The entrypointmust beflankedbyactiveusesandmay access tosuchcirculationspacecontributespositivelythepublic which retailpremisesareaccessedmustensurethatthestreet Any developmentcontainingapublicinternalcirculationspacefrom Roller shuttersoverwindowsandentrydoorsarenot permitted. street outofbusinesshours. façade andallowwindowshoppingthespilloflight intothe Security featuresatgroundlevelcomplementthedesign ofthe street, withclearsightlines. >2x >4x x Part 5BuildingTypes >2x x 5.3 MixedUse x 5│25

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 5.3 MixedUse Part 5BuildingTypes 5│26 centre’s permeability Pedestrian walkwaysimprovea 52. 51. 50. 49. 48. 47. provided asshowninspecialprecinctstructureplansPart7. Through sitelinks,arcades,sharedwaysandlanewaysaretobe potential tocontributeavibrantpedestrianshoppingenvironment.

opposite otherthroughsitelinks. proposed throughblocklanes,arcadesandpedestrianways New throughsitelinksshouldbeconnectedwithexistingand e. d. c. b. a. Pedestrian throughsitelinksandarcadesareto: a siteisredeveloped. Existing arcadesandwalkwaysmustberetainedorreplacedwhen In RamsgateCentre,tofacilitate serviceandpedestrianaccess,a c. b. a. Lanewaysthatformpartofthepedestriannetworkare to: such ascourtyardsandoutdoorrooms. Consider supplementingwalkwaysandarcadeswith outdoor areas

service areasperpendicular tolanefrontage. have serviceareasthatare unobtrusive.Preferablyorientate building entrancestoavoid pedestrianandvehicularconflicts have separateandclearlyarticulatedvehicleaccess points and Development onnarrowlotsmayvarythisrequirement. have asaminimum50%activefrontagetothelane. at least50%oftheentrance have clearglazedentrydoorscomprising where airconditioned, of theirlength, where practicable,haveaccesstonaturallightforatleast50% obstructions (includingcolumns,stairsandescalators), have aminimumwidthof3.5mnon-leasablespaceclearall be clearanddirectthroughwaysforpedestrians, have activefrontages,

S T R E E T pedestrian pathpedestrian retail arcadepedestrian network pedestrian existing Improves the

S T R E E T network pedestrian the existing competes with

S T R E E T available ontheDepartment ofPlanning’s website: www.planning.nsw.gov.au Development Near RailCorridorsandBusy Roads –InterimGuideline” Further Information accentuates thecorner The awningofthisbuilding entry. Awning designhighlightsbuilding 59. 58. Parking 57. 56. 55. 54. 53. Awnings

Residential parkingspacesmustbesecureandseparate fromnon- the residentialandnon-residentialareas. separate liftaccessmustbeprovidedfrombasementcarparkingto Where abuildingcontainsresidentialandnon-residentialuses, building. level buildingusesisencouragedtoimprovethelegibilityof Variation intheawningtreatmentatlobbiesandentriestoupper the awningorwallmountedonbuilding. Under awninglightingisincluded,eitherrecessedintothesoffitof good shadeandsheltertopedestrians. follows thestreetgradient.Itistobeofsufficientdepthprovide Awning heightprovidescontinuitywithadjoiningpropertiesand d. c. b. a. Awnings meetthefollowing requirements: to provideprotectionfrombothsunandrain Continuous awningsaretobeprovidedallretailstreets.and residential vehicleparkingandservicingareas. is constructedandaccessgainedtodevelopmentfromthelane. on RockyPointRoadcanbeconvertedtoretailusesoncethelane The applicantistoindicatehowanytemporaryaccessproperties the propertiesat236-290RockyPointRoad,Ramsgate. and istobeachievedthroughdedicationCouncilattherearof fronting RockyPointRoad. The proposedlanewayis6min width Lane alongtherearpropertyboundaryofbusinessproperties new lanewayistobeprovidedbetweenDillonStreetandMeurants

compromise environmentalprotection. maximum stepof900mmonslopingsites,whichmustnot minimum setbackfromedgeofkerb600mm;and maximum fasciaheightof600mm; minimum soffitheightof3.3m; Part 5BuildingTypes 5.3 MixedUse 5│27

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 5.4 highway commercial Rockdale DCP 2011 5.4 HighwayCommercial Part 5BuildingTypes 5│30 development alonghighways Example ofcommercial 3. 2. 1. Development Setbacks Controls D. C. B. A. Objectives and potentialuserofthedevelopment. speed andperceptionofpassingmotoristsasthepredominantviewer The designofhighwaycommercialdevelopmentshouldrespondtothe prosperity. high environmentalamenityanddesignstandardaswelleconomic corridor arecriticalinpromotingapositiveimageforthecity;oneof the city. Itshighlyvisiblelocationmeansthatdevelopmentsalongthe is situatedtoattractpassingvehiculartrade,potentiallyfromoutside The PrincesHighwaycorridoriswellservedbytheroadnetworkand space whichisnotdependantonwalkintradeandcentrallocality. within thecityandfillsaneedforlargefloorplateretailcommercial Highway commercialdevelopmentprovidesemploymentopportunities between Rockdale Town CentreandWolli Creek. Highway Corridor. This landissituatedalongthePrincesHighway This sectionoftheDCP applies todevelopmentonlandzonedB6 Explanation

existing trafficnetwork adverse impactontheingressandegressofbuildingusersor To ensuredevelopmentcancaterforservicevehicleswithout surrounding streetsandadjoiningpropertiesisprotected To ensuretheenvironmentalandstreetscapeamenityof along thecorridor high qualityarchitecturaldesignthatpromotesbusinessenterprise responds toheavyvehicleusageathigherspeedsandachievesa To ensuredevelopmentcreatesapositivestreetscapewhich uses to caterforavarietyoffuturelightindustrial,retailandcommercial To ensuredevelopmentisflexible,adaptableandrobustenough adjoining anyresidentialzonedland. Buildings mustbeatleast6mfromtherearboundary where development, zerosidesetbacksarepermissible. adjoining anyresidentialdevelopment.Ifbusiness Buildings mustbeatleast4.5mfromthesideboundary where street setbacksaretobefollowedwhereevident. On primaryfrontagestothePrincesHighwaycontinuous uniform can thistypeofdevelopment elements andshowroomdisplays Interesting buildingfacade protect glazing add interesttofacadedesignand Environmental controldevices 19. Public DomainInterface 18. 17. 16. 15. 14. 13. 12. 11. 10. Building Design 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. Building SitingandLayout

The preferredlocationforretaildisplayspaceisininternal Development mustrespondtotopography, viewsandsightlines. Roof spaceisnottobeusedforcarparkingorexternal retail form. exhaust ventsfornaturalventilationtobeincorporatedintotheroof Consider environmentalsustainabledesignfeaturessuchas and builtformmodelling. Roof designistobeincorporatedintotheoverallbuilding portions ofthefacade. Sun shadingistobeprovidedappropriateorientationforglazed Signage mustbeintegratedintotheoverallfaçadedesign. through glazing.Extensiveblankwallsaretobeavoided. Buildings aretobedesignedwithastrongrelationshipthestreet architectural design. tenancies andbuildinglevelsshouldbeusedtoaddrichnessthe the like.Finerdetailexpressingenvironmentalcontrol,individual key componentsofthebuildingsuchasentries,showroomsand the motorists andarticulate elements torelatepassing expressed The façademodellingofadevelopmentshouldutiliselarge any adjoiningresidentialuses. Developments mustlocateanypotentialnoisesourcesawayfrom overshadowing ofadjoiningresidentialzonedproperties. Building layoutmustavoidanypotentialforoverlookingor acoustic insulatedfence. residential zonedpropertieswithoutalandscapebuffer orsuitable Developments aretoavoidlocatingvehicledrivewaysadjoining be clearlyvisibletopassingmotorists. The locationandmeansofaccesstocustomercarparkingshould showrooms. b. a. Car parkingshouldpreferably belocated: and preferablyhigher. Showrooms aretohaveaminimumfloorceilingheight of4.0m permitted whereintegratedintotheoveralllandscape design. Free standinglightweightsailstructuresforsunshading are space.

Behind thefront buildingline. At therearofbuildingaway fromthestreetfrontage. Part 5BuildingTypes 5.4 HighwayCommercial 5│31

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 5.4 HighwayCommercial Part 5BuildingTypes 5│32 into landscapingdesign Car parkingistobeincorporated 22. 21. 20.

from thebuilding’s relationshipwiththestreet. landscaped toaddpositivelythestreetscapeandnotdetract Any parkinglocatedwithinthefrontsetbackareamustbesuitably c. greater than1.8mhighandbeofsteelpalisadetypeorsimilar. Where fencesareprovidedtostreetfrontagestheymustbeno canopy treeswhichallowclearsightlinesateyelevel. preferred plantingwillbegroundcoversandlowbusheswithlarger surveillance ofthebuildingsfromstreetandvisaversa. The must notobscurebuildingsorobstructtheopportunitiesforpassive to beprovidedalongfrontpropertyboundary. The landscapedstrip Where abuildingissetback,landscapedstrip(minwidth1.2m)

Within abasementcarparkingstructure. 5.5 industrial Rockdale DCP 2011 5.5 Industrial Part 5BuildingTypes 5│34 landscaping building articulationand Industrial developmentincludes 4. 3. 2. Development Setbacks 1. Building Heights Controls D. C. B. A. Objectives precincts are: clusters outoftheCity’s commercial centres. The majorindustrial The lightindustrialprecinctsinRockdalearegenerallylocated on adjacentandnearbyareas. impacts withrespecttonoise,trafficandenvironmentalamenityissues City. However, giventhenatureofuses,thereareoftenassociated opportunities andthusplaysanimportantroleintheeconomyof Industrial developmentgeneratesasignificantamountofemployment This sectionoftheDCP applies tolightindustrialdevelopment. Explanation

space zonedpropertyisnottoexceed9m. boundary (includinganysetbackzone)witharesidentialoropen The heightofanybuildingorportionawithin12m the building to provideapleasantenvironmentthatcomplementsthedesignof To ensuretheuseofappropriatelandscapingwithinindustrialareas sensitive landusessuchasresidentialandrecreational To ensureindustrialdevelopmenthasminimalimpactsonadjacent personal safety, propertysecurityandenvironmentalsustainability To ensurethesitinganddesignofindustrialbuildingscontributeto achieves ahighstandardofdesign To ensureindustrialdevelopmentisfunctional,flexibleand • • • • 6m fromtherearboundary. zone thebuildingmustset back4.5mfromthesideboundaryand Where thedevelopmenthas acommonboundarywithresidential if itisasecondarystreetfrontage. the streetboundaryatleast 7.5mifitisaprimaryfrontageor4.5m separated byaClassifiedRoad,buildingsmustbeset backfrom Where developmentisoppositearesidentialzoneand not dominant streetsetbackandthecharacterofstreet. The streetsetbackofanindustrialbuildingmustrespond tothe

Bonar StreetandWolli Creek areas. Kogarah, Avenue, Production Turrella IndustrialPrecinct, West BotanyStreetIndustrial Precinct, 18. 17. 16. 15. 14. Public DomainInterface 13. 12. 11. 10. 9. 8. Building Design 7. 6. 5. Building SitingandLayout

provide surveillanceofthestreet. the frontofbuildingtoarticulatefacadeand administration officeorcustomerserviceareashouldbelocatedat An activefrontageusesuchasabuildingentry, showroom, residential oropenspacezone. street frontagesandboundariesthatadjoinarailwaycorridor, A minimum2mwidelandscapestripmustbeprovidedalongall and considerfeaturestomaximisenaturaldaylightventilation. Roof designmustbeincorporatedintotheoverallbuilding any publicplaceandclearlydefinedonplanapplication. All openstorageareasaretobelocatedsoasnotvisiblefrom conveyance ofroofwateraretobevisiblefromanypublicplace. No serviceplumbingpipes,otherthandownpipesforthe public domain. Unfinished concreteisnotpermittedonanyfaçadevisiblefromthe building entrances. such asprojectingwallelements,shadingdevicesandlegible Building designshouldincorporatedecorativefaçadetreatments expenses ofblankwallmustbeavoided. front andotherfaçadesvisiblefromthepublicdomain.Large A developmentmustusearchitecturalelements toarticulatethe residential landorrecreationalopenspace. staff restareas,andaway fromnearbysensitivelandusessuchas Noise generatingactivitiesshouldbelocatedawayfromofficeand space. overshadowing ofadjoiningresidentialpropertiesandprivateopen Development layoutmustavoidanypotentialforoverlookingor design. by adrivewayandmustbe incorporatedintotheoveralllandscape Parking withinthefrontsetback istobeaccessedfromthestreet graffiti andenhancesurveillance. visual amenityofthearea. Solidfencesareavoidedtodiscourage Security fencingistobeconstructedofmaterialsthat enhancethe to aminimumheightof2m. planted toavoidgraffiti. Thepreferredplantingisshrubsthatgrow The boundaryadjoiningopenspaceorarailwaycorridor mustbe which allowclearsightlinesateyelevel. planting isgroundcoversandlowshrubswithlarger canopied trees opportunities forpassivesurveillanceofthestreet. The preferred The landscapestripatthestreetfrontagemustnotobstruct Part 5BuildingTypes 5.5 Industrial 5│35

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 5.5 Industrial Part 5BuildingTypes 5│36 22. 21. 20. 19. Main RoadStreetFrontages

space. should providetenancieswithagreaterproportionofcommercial Developments frontingWest BotanyStreetorPrincesHighway façade articulationandbuildingdesignquality. are tocreateastrongstreetpresentationthroughgreaterlevelsof BuildingfacadesfrontingWest BotanyStreetorPrincesHighway streetscape character. and expressedinthebuildingdesigntoestablishacommercial Individual tenanciesandbuildingentriesmustbeclearlyarticulated have astrongvisualconnectionwiththestreet. along theWest BotanyStreet orPrincesHighwayfrontageandisto The commercialspaceinthesedevelopmentsistobelocated part other development6 Rockdale DCP 2011 Part 6OtherDevelopment 6│2 the relevantSEPP andPart3,4,5ofthisDCP. Policies (SEPP). These typesofdevelopmentwillbeassessedagainst and affordable housingarecoveredbyStateEnvironmentalPlanning Certain typesofdevelopmentsuchasboardinghouses, seniorhousing controls relatingtospecifictypesofsensitivelanduses. Theyare: In additiontopreviouspartsofthisDCP, thispartprovidesadditional Introduction 6.4 ADVERTISING AND SIGNAGE 6.3 TELECOMMUNICATIONFACILITIES SERVICES PREMISES 6.2 RESTRICTED PREMISES AND SEX 6.1 CHILD CARE CENTRES • • • •

Advertising andsignage. Telecommunication facilities;and Restricted premisesandsexservicespremises; Child carecentres;

1 1 1 1 49 45 39 29 6.1 child care centres Rockdale DCP 2011 6.1 ChildCareCentres Part 6OtherDevelopment 6│4 (DoCS) website: www.community.nsw.gov.au. requirements ofnewcentres, refertoDepartmentofCommunityService Applicants shouldensurethe design ofthedevelopmentsatisfylicensing Further information Development consentisrequiredforthefollowing: is tobeapprovedpriorlodgementofalicenceapplicationDoCs. obtained. Therefore adevelopment applicationforachildcarecentre for alicencecannotbemadeuntildevelopmentconsenthasbeen The Children’s ServicesRegulation2004requiresthatanapplication D. C. B. A. Objectives namely: Services (DoCs)tosatisfycurrentStateGovernmentregulations, approval fromRockdaleCouncilandNSWDepartmentofCommunity Applicants wantingtooperateachildcarecentreneedobtain addresses thecommunity’s needsandfostersthelocaleconomy. DCP. ChildcarecentresprovideessentialinfrastructureintheCitythat of achildcarecentre.Itistobereadinconjunctionwithallpartsthis This sectionoftheDCP applies totheconstruction,useandoperation Explanation

To identifyappropriatelocationsfortheprovisionofchildcare residential developments To encouragetheprovisionofchildcarecentresincommercialand and ownersusersofsurroundinglanduses meets theneedsofcommunity, includingusersofthefacility To encouragetheprovisionofhighqualitychildcarecentreswhich • • • • • • • amenity forchildrenareachieved where highlevelsofsafety, security, environmental healthand To ensurethatchildcarecentresareappropriatelylocatedonsites element inthedevelopmentofsustainablecommunities centres, thatareconvenienttopublictransportnodes, asakey

establishment ofnewpurposebuiltchildcarecentres; Regulation 2004fromthe(DoCs). a licencetooperateisrequiredundertheChildren’s Services Assessment Act 1979isrequiredfromRockdale Council;and development consentundertheEnvironmentalPlanningand care centre. increasing thenumberofchildrenattendinganexistingchild existing childcarecentres;and extensions oftheoperationhoursoroutdoorplaytime extensions /alterationstoexistingchildcarecentres; conversion ofexistingbuildingstochildcarecentres; 4. Location 3. 2. 1. Provision ofChildCarePlaces Controls H. G. F. E.

To ensureasafeenvironmentforpedestrians,particularlychildren, created bynoise,trafficgenerationandon-streetparking on adjoiningpropertiesandsurroundingareas,suchasthose To minimisetheadverseimpactsassociatedwithchildcarecentres considered: In locatinganewchildcarecentrethefollowingguidelineshouldbe impact ontheamenityofadjoiningpropertiesand/orstreetscape. applicant thatanyadditionalchildrenwillnotresultinunreasonable centre inresidentialzones,unlessitcanbedemonstratedbythe A maximumnumberof50childrenispermittedinachildcare with theDevelopment Application. clarification inrelationtogroupsizesarerequiredbeprovided The breakdownofagestheproposednumberchildrenand care spacesforchildrenundertheageof2years. Child carecentresmustprovideaminimumof33%theirchild functional, andenablestaff supervisionofchildrenatalltimes To ensurethatwelldesignedspacesareprovidedsafeand streetscape andlocalbuiltform To ensurethechildcarecentreintegrateswithcharacterof motorists andcyclistsaroundchildcarecentres Child carecentresarepreferablylocated: Child carecentrelocationguideline • • • • • • •

within purposebuiltbuildings forchildcare. residential properties; on largecornersitesorwhichadjoinnomorethan 2 in/adjacent topublicopenspace; facilities; close toschools,libraries,churchesandothercommunity developments; in residentialareasadjacenttocommercialormixed use near publictransports; employment; within orclosetocommercial/towncentres/majorplacesof Part 6OtherDevelopment

6.1 ChildCareCentres 6│5

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 6.1 ChildCareCentres Part 6OtherDevelopment 6│6 8. 7. 6.

a. pedestrian safety, suchas: Child carecentresshouldbelocatedwherethereismaximum c. b. a. demonstrate thattherearenonegativecumulativeimpactson; Centres inthevicinityofexisting/approvedcentresmust a. Child carecentresarenot permitted onproperties: d. c. b. Child carecentresshouldnotbelocated:

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subject toahighhazard1% Annual ExceedanceProbability (1 the sitefromnearbytrainstations/busstops. adequate pedestriancrossingfacilitiesareprovidedto access where necessary; dropped kerbsareprovidedforpramorwheelchairaccess the site; pedestrian accessissegregatedfromanyvehicular to pass; foot waysadjacenttothesitearewideenoughforprams to streetscape. residential and noise; traffic movement,onstreetparkingandpedestriansafety; similar sitewherehealthhazardmayoccur; in/adjacent toindustrialareas/contaminatedsitesorother entertainment premisesandothersuchuses; in viewoftheentrancetodrugclinics,sexindustry, adult on steepsites; on siteswithaboundarytoClassifiedRoads; through capability); the propertyhasadoublestreetfrontagewithdrive- on narrow, oneway, deadendroadsorculdesacs(unless distances); standing areas,unsafetrafficvolumesorwithpoorsight conditions orrestrictions(forexample,onbusstops,no where thereareunsatisfactoryonstreetparking/traffic (including acentrethathasbeenapproved)alreadyexists; the natureandlengthofstreet,whereanothercentre on thesamestreetinresidentialzones,depending in residentialzones; in closeproximitytoexistingorapprovedchildcarecentres in floodriskareas. electromagnetic radiation; lines, pylonsandelectricalsubstationsoranyother within 100metresfromhighvoltagetransmission 19. 18. Visual and Acoustic Impact 17. 16. 15. 14. 13. 12. 11. Building Design 10. 9.

b. proposed tobelocatedonthesite. Details aretobeprovidedofalladvertisingstructuresthat outdoors. providing ahighdegreeofthroughout,bothindoorsand supervision interaction withtheoutsideenvironmentfromeachactivitycentre, outdoor spacesthatenableuninterruptedlinesofsightandvisual Building designistoprovidelinkagesbetweenindoorand on residentialamenity. assessed onitsmeritswithrespecttochildsafetyand/orimpacts where thereisnoalternativelocationonthegroundfloor. Itwillbe An abovegroundfloorchildcarecentremayonlybeconsidered of abuildingtofacilitateeaseaccessandsafety. Children under2yearsofagemustbecaredforonthegroundfloor residential inthisDCP. for adwellinghouse.SeePart5.1Lowandmediumdensity the prevailingstreetsetbacksandside/rearrequired In residentialareas,childcarecentredevelopmentmustobserve an appearanceconsistentwiththenearbyresidentialstreetscape). streetscape (iebuildingslocatedinresidentialareasmustmaintain Child carecentresmustbedesignedincharacterwiththeexisting provided. indoor/outdoor space,carparkingandlandscapinghavebeen the applicantmustdemonstrateinapplicationthatrequired care centreaccommodatingnomorethan20children.However, Council mayconsiderareductioninallotmentwidthforchild to classifiedroadsoratbusyintersections. Child carecentresarenottobelocatedonsiteswithanyboundary generation from childcarecentres. These include: A numberoffactors mustbeconsideredtoamelioratenoise adjoining properties. provided wherebalconies and deckscauseprivacyconcernsfor regards tovisualprivacyand noise. Adequate screening shouldbe impacts ontheresidential amenity ofadjoiningpropertywith Buildings mustbeorientatedanddesignedtominimise potential requirements outlinedinSection4.5.2ofthisDCP. to existingpremisesmustcomplywiththeminimumaccess All newchildcarecentres,buildingconversionsandadditions

in 100year)floodorhighhazardoverlandflows; children andstaff. Flood ofsufficientsizetocomfortablyaccommodateallthe an areawithinthedevelopmentaboveProbableMaximum flood oroverlandflowsthatarenothighhazard,unlessthereis subject toa1% Annual ExceedanceProbability (1in100year) Part 6OtherDevelopment 6.1 ChildCareCentres 6│7

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 6.1 ChildCareCentres Part 6OtherDevelopment 6│8 25. Indoor andOutdoorSpace 24. 23. 22. 21. 20.

c. b. a. table: Children’s ServicesRegulation2004andincludedinthefollowing and theminimumoutdoorspaceprovisionsasprescribedby The childcarecentremustcomplywiththeminimumindoorspace exceeds 20 Australian NoiseExposureForecast(ANEF)contours. Acoustics Aircraft NoiseIntrusionifitislocatedonlandthat Child carecentresmustbeinsulatedaccordingto AS 2021-2000 areas (e.g.sleepingrooms)awayfromthesourceofnoise. example, usingappropriatescreeningdevicesorlocatingsensitive be designedtominimisetheimpactofthatnoisesource,for Where thecentreisaffected byexcessivenoise,thecentremust equal toalappedtimberfence. All boundaryfencingtoplayareasmustprovidesoundinsulation to siteandadjoiningpropertycircumstances. minimised. The useofoutdoorplayingareasmaybelimitedsubject outdoor playandhownoiseimpactsuponneighbourswillbe residential zonesindicatingthehoursandspecificsofindoor/ A PlanofManagementisrequiredforcentres in/adjacentto recommended noiseattenuationmeasures. 5dBA abovethebackgroundlevel. The reportshouldinclude adjoining propertyovera15-miniuteperiod)willnotexceed at anypointontheboundaryofsitebetweencentreand design minimisenoiseimpacts,andthatlevels(measured The reportmustdemonstratehowthesiteplanningandbuilding consultant isrequiredforcentresin/adjacenttoresidentialzones. An Acoustic Reportundertakenbyasuitably qualifiedacoustic e. d. be provided. space* perchildthatisexclusivelyfortheuseof children isto A minimumof3.25squaremetresunencumberedindoorplay Indoor PlaySpace Extract fromChildren’s ServicesRegulation2004

fencing placement,designandmaterials. glazing; window insulation ofexternalnoisesources(e.g.airconditioners); erection ofnoisebarriers; layout andorientationofthebuilding; for sleeping,staffandadministration. or anyotherfacilitysuchas cupboardsandareassetaside cot rooms,toiletorshowerareaslocatedwithinthebuilding passage waysorthoroughfares,doorswingareas,kitchen, * Unencumberedspacedoesnotincludeitemssuch as any

28. 27. 26.

h. g. f. e. d. c. b. a. The outdoorplayspacesaretobe: Services Regulation2004. change areaaretocomplywiththeprovisionsofChildren’s Indoor spacesandfacilitiessuchasoffice,staff roomand nappy ledge (minimum800mm)for playandmaintenancepurposes. children tocongregateatone time. They aretobesurroundedbya Sandpits aretobeaminimum sizeof12m²toallowanumber j. i. possible dependingonthecircumstancesofcase. provide inexcessoftheminimum7m². This mayhowevernot be and layoutoftheproposedchildcarecentreitisencouragedto outdoor spaceperchildisrecommended.Dependingonthesize Physical Environmentsaminimumrateof15m²useable in accordancewithBestPracticeGuidelinesEarlyChildhood is exclusivelyfortheuseofchildrentobeprovided.However, A minimumof7m²useableoutdoorplay space*perchildthat Outdoor Areas

located awayfromthemainentranceofchildcarecentre, located atgroundlevelandtherearofCentre; the buildingandoutdoor area. sun protectiontochildrenand beintegratedintothedesignof Health Department.Physicalshadingdevicesareto provide Services publishedbytheNSWCancerCounciland NSW adequately shadedinaccordancewithShadeforChild Care surfaces suchasgrass,sand,hardpavingandmounding; and available forfreevigorousplayandistoincludeavariety of at leasthalftheoutdoorareaistobeunencumbered and litres) installedonsite; provided witharainwatertank(minimumcapacityof 2,000 public spacesistobeaminimumheightof1800mm; and childproofwithlocks. All fencingtoadjoining adequately fencedonallsides. All gatesaretobeself-closing windows ofsurroundingdwellings; provided withadequateseparationfromtheliving/bedroom all times; from otherareasofthechildcarecentreforeasysupervisionat of adesignandlayoutthatenablesclearsightlinestoallareas centre’s operatinghours; able toreceiveaminimumof3hoursdirectsunlightduringthe end ofthesiteandnottosouthbuilding.Itshouldbe located (wherepracticable)tothenorthernornorth-eastern located soastohaveimmediateaccesstoilets; car parkingareaorvehiclecirculationareas; space, aretobeexcluded.) obstruct theviewofstaffsupervisingchildrenusing items whichpreventchildrenfromusingthespaceorthat items suchascarparking,storageshedsandotherfixed (* Forthepurposesofcalculatinguseableoutdoorspace, Part 6OtherDevelopment 6.1 ChildCareCentres 6│9

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 6.1 ChildCareCentres Part 6OtherDevelopment 6│10 Australian Standards: The installationofplaygroundequipmentmustconformtothe appropriate Further informationonindoorandoutdoorspace: • • •

playground design safetyaspects: AS 1924:198. maintenance andoperation: AS/NZS 4486:1997; playground equipmentdevelopment, installationinspection, AZ/NZS 4422:1996; playground surfacingspecifications, requirementsandtestmethods:

35. 34. 33. 32. 31. 30. Parking andPedestrianSafety 29.

other hazardousplantspecies. Tree andshrubplantingmustnotexposechildrentotoxic,spikyor b. a. criteria: down andpickupofchildrensubjecttomeetingthefollowing The useofthekerbsideparkinglanemaybepermittedforset e. d. c. b. a. addressing asaminimumthefollowingfactors: Report preparedbyasuitablyqualifiedtrafficengineer/company All applications for child carecentres must be supported by a Traffic parking andkerbsidedropoff andpickupmustbedemonstrated. provided duetositeconstraints,adequateprovisionofonstreet Where on-siteparkingandadropoff andpickupareacan not be access bysafetyfencing,gatesorothermeans. On-site vehicularmovementsmustbeseparatedfrompedestrian vehicle crossings. street character, existinglandscaping,tree removalandnumberof of thestreetscapearemaintained,particularlyhavingregardto All on-siteparkingarrangementsmustensurethevisualattributes Development ofthisDCP. movement requirementscontainedinPart4GeneralPrinciplesfor Development mustcomplywiththecarparking,accessand c.

the streetisnotaclassifiedroad;and lawful useofthestreetforparking;and parking restrictionsand/ortrafficcontrolsdonotpreventthe the roadcarriagewayhasaminimumwidthof12m;and how impactsofdrop-off andpickupwillbeaccommodated. proposed) and justification ofanyvariationtotheparkingrequirements(if pedestrian andtrafficsafety flows andthesurroundingstreetsystem the likelyimpactofproposeddevelopmentonexistingtraffic the prevailingtrafficconditions

Staff toChildRatios: The maximumnumberofchildrenthatmaybespecifiedis: be usedtoestablishanapproximatefigure: number ofstaffworkingatthecentre,followingDoCSrequirements can Centre intermsofthenumberchildrenattendingcentreand In determiningthenumberofparkingspacesrequiredforaChildCare Further informationonparking • • • • •

1:4 inrespectofallchildrenwhoare undertheagesof2years, who donotordinarilyattendschool. 60 childrenoforabovetheage2yearsbutunder 6years 30 childrenundertheageof2years,and 6 yearsofage. 1:10 in respect of all children who are 3 or more years of age but under 3 yearsofage,and 1:8 inrespectofallchildrenwhoare 2ormoreyearsofagebutunder 40. 39. Dual use–ChildCareCentre/ResidentialDwelling 38. 37. Hours ofOperation 36.

d. surrounding residentialareas. the sitetodetrimentofusersandamenity The dualuseofthesitemustnotresultinoverdevelopment occupied byeithertheowner/operatororamemberofstaff. If a residentialcomponentisincluded,theresidencemustbe surrounding properties,suchastrafficandnoiseimpact. only beconsideredwheretherewillminimalconflictswith 7 amandpm,MondaytoFriday. Extensionstothehourswill In residentialzonesthehoursofoperationarelimitedtobetween Application. Development Specific hoursofoperationarerequiredtobesubmittedwiththe the applicant. there ispotentialoftraffichazardsaretobeprovidedatthecost Traffic calmingdevicesinheavilytraffickedroutesorplaceswhere f. e.

the parkingisnotusedbystaff oraresident. audit resultissatisfactory;and an accreditedauditorinaccordancewith AUSTROADS andthe a RoadSafety Audit (Stage5 Audit) hasbeenundertakenby street; and site, anddoesnotencroachwithin10mofacorneranother up doesnotextendbeyondthesidepropertyboundariesof the dedicationofon-streetparkingforsetdownandpick

Part 6OtherDevelopment 6.1 ChildCareCentres 6│11

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 6.1 ChildCareCentres Part 6OtherDevelopment 6│12 Child SafetyUnit, 1992. Centre FireSafetyManual,NSW FireBrigadesPublicEducationSection, Applicants mustreferandcomply withtherequirementsofChildCare upon thebuildingdesignand other factors. the BCA as“EarlyChildhood Centres”,andrequirementscanvarydepending must meettherequirementsof theBCA.Childcarecentresaredefinedin New buildingsandexisting(suchasonehavinga changeofuse) Further informationonchildcarecentredevelopment: 43. 42. 41.

between thehoursof9amand3p.m.inmidwinter. space shouldbedesignedsothatitreceives3hoursofsunlight provided asagroundlevelcourtyard.Ideally, thisprivateopen exclusive useoftheresidentsdwelling. This areacanbe metres isrequiredtobedesignedprovideprivacyforthe with aminimum30squaremetresandwidthof6 Where aresidenceformspartofthecentre,privateopenspace Separate accesstothedwellinghousemustbeprovided. exclusive useoftheresidents. This spacemaynotbe‘stacked’. The provisionofoneoff-street parkingspacemustbeprovided for 6.2 restricted premises and sex services premises Rockdale DCP 2011 6.2 RestrictedPremisesandSexServices Part 6OtherDevelopment 6│14 1. Design ofPremises Controls G. F. E. D. C. B. A. Objectives equity andmovementvehicularaccess. this DCP, particularlywithrespecttosustainablebuildingdesign,social applicants mustalsoobservetherelevantPart4GeneralControlsof In additiontoaddressingthespecificrequirementsunderthissection, uses. adjoining landuses,particularlyresidentialandothersensitive premises andsexservicestominimiseamenityimpactson This sectionprovidesguidelinesfortheregulationofrestricted operation ofpremisesinaccordancewithconditionsconsent. under theEnvironmentalPlanning& Assessment Act, 1979andthe services premisesareprimarilyconcernedwithlanduseplanning Council’s responsibilitiesinrelationtorestrictedpremisesand sex Explanation

proximity toanothersexservicespremisesinthearea location, hoursofoperation,numberemployeesor clients,or to causeadisturbanceinthesurroundingareabecause ofitssize, To minimisethepotentialforoperationofsexservicespremises adverse visualimpactsonthesurroundingarea attention totheuseanddoesnotresultinvisualclutterorother premises andsexservicesisdiscreet,doesnotdraw To ensurethatadvertisingandsignageassociatedwithrestricted privacy, comfort,safetyandsecurityofstaff andpatrons restricted premisesandsexservicestoensurethe To ensurethatadequateandsuitablefacilitiesareprovidedwithin Occupational HealthandSafetyRegulations2001 relevant occupationalhealthandsafetyprovisions,inparticular, the are providedwithappropriatefacilitiesinaccordancethe To ensurethatrestrictedpremisesandsexservices approaching, enteringandleavingthepremises premises andsexservicesismaintainedwhen To ensurethatthesafetyofallstaff andvisitorstorestricted appearance character ofthesurroundingbuiltenvironmentandstreetscape and lighting)doesnothaveanadverseimpactonthearchitectural premises andsexservices(includingcolourscheme To ensurethatthedesignandexternalappearanceofrestricted from theprimarystreetfrontage. Ininstanceswherethereisno so thatthereisonlyonevisible pedestrianentrancetothepremises Restricted premisesandsex servicespremisesmustbedesigned contaminated waste To ensurethesafeandadequatestorage,handlingdisposalof 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. Signage 5. 4. 3. 2.

Rear orsidepedestrianaccessistobelimitedoneonly, unless address. site, indicatingonlythebusinessnameandstreetnumberor safety aspects)asecondsignmaybeprovidedattherearof rear ofthesite(andsubjecttoCouncil’s assessmentastothe In instanceswheretheprimarypedestrianaccessisfrom premises. There istobeonlyonesign,notexceeding1.5m²inareaper and/or address. Signs aretobelimitedidentificationofthepremisesbyitsname from apublicplace. restricted premisesandsexservicesmustnotbevisible Any flashing,intermittentetclightingusedinconjunctionwitha of allstaff andvisitorsastheyarriveleavethepremises. premises musthaveappropriatelightingtoensurethesafety All entrancesandexitsofrestrictedpremisessexservices visible fromapublicplace. the windows,doors,outsidepremises,oranyotherlocation sex relatedproducts,books,pictures,mannequinsandthelikein Restricted premisesandsexservicesmustnotdisplay and/or ostentatiouscolourschemesarenottobeused). are tobeinkeepingwiththesurroundingcolourschemes(i.e.vivid the street.Inthisregard,externalcolourschemesofpremises streetscape, suchthattheydonotbecomeaprominentfeaturein premises mustrespectthecharacterandappearanceof The externalappearanceofrestrictedpremisesandsexservices via theneedforadditionalsignage. and doesnotresultinsafetysecurityconcernsorvisualclutter restricted premisesorsexservicesandsurroundinguses access contributestotheamenityandfunctionalefficiencyof it canbedemonstratedtoCouncil’s satisfactionthatmorethanone services premises. of confusionastothelocation oftherestrictedpremisesorsex avoid disturbancestosurrounding premisesthatmayariseout street numberistobedisplayedonthepremisesinorder to In additiontobusinessidentificationsign,clearlyvisible or interferewiththeamenityofarea. illuminated iftheywillnotcausenuisancetoanyadjoining premises designs thatmaydistractpassingmotorists.Signs onlybe include suggestiveoroffensive material,orincludecolours with theamenityoflocality. Inthisregard,signsarenotto The content,illuminationandshapeofthesignmust not interfere been giventosafetyandsecuritymatters. a sideorrearpedestrianaccesswhereadequateattentionhas front accessand/orisimpractical,Councilwillconsider 6.2 RestrictedPremisesandSexServices Part 6OtherDevelopment 6│15

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 6.2 RestrictedPremisesandSexServices Part 6OtherDevelopment 6│16 18. 17. 16. Waste Disposal 15. Operation ofSexServicesPremises 14. 13. Parking 12. 11. Health

the NewSouthWales HealthDepartment. requirements ofthePublicHealth Act 1991andtherequirementsof All applicationsforsexservicespremisesmustcomplywiththe application forasexservicespremises. An OperationalPlanmustbeincludedwithanydevelopment these, andinclearlydefiningresponsibilitiesprocedures. the potentialimpactsandmeasurestobetakenreduce of allstaff andvisitors. An OperationalPlancanassistinidentifying the characterofarea,andforensuringsafetysecurity amenity oftheneighbouringpremises,inreducingimpacton premises isfundamentaltolimitinganydetrimentalimpactonthe Effective goodmanagementandoperationofsexservices installation ofsecuritycamerasinthecarparkingarea. general public. The designofthepremisesmustconsider must ensurethesafetyandsecurityofworkers,clients The designofoff streetcarparkingforasexservicespremises or propertiescausedbyonstreetparking. an adverseaffect totheamenityofadjoiningresidentiallocality demonstrate thatareductionintheonsiteparkingwillnotresult close tothepremises.Itwillalsobenecessaryforapplicant is adequateonstreetcarparkingand/orpublictransportservices premises iftheapplicantprovidessufficientevidencethatthere Reduced parkingrequirementsmaybeconsideredforsexservices c. b. a. The useofthesexservicespremisesmustnotgiveriseto: for collection and disposalincompliance withanyWorkCover and sharpswasteistobe stored inappropriatecontainerssuitable All wastecontaminatedwith bodilyfluids,excretionsorthelike, Waste MinimisationandManagement. Development mustcomply withCouncil’s Technical Specification- Waste ServicesUnittodiscussrelevantarrangements. Prior tothelodgementofDAs,applicantsshouldcontact Council’s Waste maybecollectedbyCouncilornominatedwastecontractor.

an“offensive noise”asdefined intheNoiseControl Act1975. environmental noise,or; AS 1055- Acoustics -Descriptionandmeasurement of than thebackgroundlevelsspecifiedin AustralianStandard a soundlevelatanypointontheboundaryofsitegreater transmission ofvibrationtoanyplacedifferent occupancy; nsw.gov.au The NSWDepartmentofHealth providesvariousFactSheetsatwww.health. Legislation website:www.legislation.nsw.gov.au Further Information 25. 24. 23. 22. 21. 20. Review ofOperation 19.

site. Waste containersaretobestoredandcollectedfromwithinthe premises canbemade. the groundsunderwhichanapplicationtocloseasexservices Note:Section 17oftheRestrictedPremises Act 1943setsout not tobeusedasasexservicespremises Restricted Premises Act 1943seekinganOrderthatthepremises Council totheLandandEnvironmentCourtunderSection17of conditions ofdevelopmentconsent,anapplicationcanbemadeby upon thepremisesoperatingwithoutconsentoroutsideexisting In additiontotheexistingpowersofCouncilservenotice be changed,anewdevelopmentapplicationwillrequired. to are proposed of operation, of sexworkers,orhours If thenumber condition ofconsent. prior tothenewoperatorcommencing. This willberequiredasa on theconsent.Ifoperatorchanges,Councilmustbenotified Where consentisgranted,aspecifiedoperatorwillbenominated may furtherrestrictoperatinghours. operation arecausingadisturbanceintheneighbourhood,Council 12 months.Ifafterthemonthstrial,approvedhoursof hours ofoperation. This willalsobethesubjectofreviewafter Council mayalsoimposeconditionsofconsentrelatingtothe s.80(1) oftheEnvironmentalPlanningand Assessment Act 1979. nearby landuses,itwillthengrantadevelopmentconsentunder in anorderlymannerandwithlimitedimpactuponsurrounding If Councilissatisfiedthatthesexservicespremiseshasoperated consent. operations andcompliancewithanyconditionsofdevelopment in termsofanycomplaintsreceivedregardingtheapproved the completionofthisperiod,Councilwillre-evaluateproposal applications mustbeinitiallylimitedtoaperiodof12months. At All developmentconsentsgrantedtosexservicespremises requirements. 6.2 RestrictedPremisesandSexServices Part 6OtherDevelopment . 6│17

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 6.3 telecommunication facilities Rockdale DCP 2011 6.3 TelecommunicationFacilities Part 6OtherDevelopment 6│20 C. B. A. Objectives infrastructure thatrequiredevelopmentconsentfromCouncil. installation ofthesetelecommunicationsfacilitiesandassociated This sectionoftheDCP providescontrolsforthesiting,designand facilities thatarenotdesignatedaslowimpactfacilities. 113 to116) setsouttheconsentrequirementsfortelecommunications State EnvironmentalPlanningPolicy(Infrastructure)2007(Clauses facilities include: development consentfromCouncil. Typical examplesoflowimpact Planning andEnvironmentalLaws.Lowimpactfacilitiesdonotrequire Facilities) Determination1997donotneedtocomplywithState Low impactfacilitiescoveredinthe Telecommunications (LowImpact determined by: The consentrequirementsfortelecommunicationfacilitiesare streetscapes. the potentialforsignificantadverseimpactsonRockdale’s amenityand of themodernbuiltenvironment.However, thesetypesoffacilitieshave antennae andbroadbandaerialcablinghavebecomeanintegralpart Telecommunication facilitiesincludingmobilephonetowers,rooftop require thedevelopmentconsentofCouncil. development detailedunderthe Telecommunications Act 1997that fixed transmitter/receiver, itssupporting infrastructure andancillary This sectionappliestotelecommunicationfacilities,includingany Explanation

• • • • • • • structure number ofdifferent telecommunicationfacilitiesare installed onone To encouragethepractice ofco-locationfacilities,wherebya facilities To guidecarriersinthesiting anddesignoftelecommunications Deployment ofMobilePhoneNetworkInfrastructure. Note: As setoutinSection5.1ofthe ACIF Code(C564:2004)– community sensitivelocations Electromagnetic Radiationexposuretothepublicand avoidanceof particularly withrespecttominimisingthepotentialfor installation andoperationoftelecommunicationsinfrastructure, To applyaprecautionaryapproach*tothesiteselection,design,

State EnvironmentalPlanningPolicy(Infrastructure)2007. 1997, and Telecommunications (LowImpactFacilities)Determination Telecommunications Act 1997, Small equipmentshelters. Underground cabling,and In buildingcoverageinfrastructure, Satellite dishesandantennaeattachedtoexistingbuildings, 7. 6. 5. Design andConstruction 4. 3. 2. 1. Location Controls F. E. D.

telecommunications infrastructure To implementprinciplesofurbandesigninrespectto balance theirvariousneeds To achieveequityforthevariousstakeholdersbyendeavouringto application. unsuitable orinappropriatemustbeincludedwiththedevelopment opportunities forco-locationandthereasonswhythiswas existing facilities,detailsoftheprocessemployedinidentifying If telecommunication infrastructureisnottobeco-locatedwith structural safety. respect toelectromagneticradiationexposure,visualamenityand given tothecumulativeimpactsofallco-locatedfacilities,with to providedocumentationdemonstrateconsiderationhasbeen Notwithstanding, whereco-locationisproposed,theapplicant be co-locatedwithotherexistingtelecommunicationsfacilities. Wherever possible,telecommunicationinfrastructureshould with thedevelopmentapplication. as describedin Appendix Bofthe ACIF Code,istobesubmitted with the ARPANSA EMRpredictionmethodologyandreportformat, An ElectromagneticRadiationassessment,preparedinaccordance • • determined bythisCouncil)include: with Section5.1ofthe ACIF Code.Preferred landuses(as exposures andavoidingcommunitysensitivelocations,consistent particularly inregardstominimisingelectromagneticradiation infrastructure, applicantsaretoadoptaprecautionaryapproach, In selectingasiteforthedeploymentoftelecommunication character andlocality/visualcontext Towith surrounding compatible that isvisually infrastructure provide the BuildingCode of Australia forpurposes ofconstruction The minimumrequisitesthat shallapplywhererelevantare manager. exposure andprovidingcontact detailsforthefacilityowner/ radiation of electromagnetic signs warning must containappropriate to restrictpublicaccess the facility. Approaches tothestructure The designandconstructionofafacilitymustinclude measures exposures, asrequiredunderSection5.2.3ofthe ACIF Code. unnecessary orincidentalelectromagneticradiationemissions and alternate infrastructureincludingnewtechnologies,to minimise Proposals mustconsiderprovisionfortherangeofavailable

Commercial areas. Industrial areas;and Part 6OtherDevelopment 6.3 TelecommunicationFacilities 6│21

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 6.3 TelecommunicationFacilities Part 6OtherDevelopment 6│22 10. 9. 8.

Telecommunication facilitiesandsupportinginfrastructurearetobe certification aboutthestandardswithwhichfacilitywillcomply Communications Authority. The applicantmustprovideCouncilwith and therelevantexposurelevelsasdirectedby Australian screening istobeprovidedsoftentheappearanceoffacility. Where afacilityislocatedatgroundlevel,suitablelandscaping/ e. d. c. b. a. must: Infrastructure from thepublicdomainandadjacentareas. designed insuchawayastominimiseorreducetheirvisualimpact

be consistentwiththecharacterofsurroundingarea. be unobtrusivewherepossible;and have concealedcableswherepracticalandappropriate; be integratedwiththeexistingbuildingstructure; be designedinconsiderationofthelocalcontext; . 6.4 advertising and signage Rockdale DCP 2011 6.4 Advertising andSignage Part 6OtherDevelopment 6│24 legislation, regardless ofwhetherdevelopment consentisrequiredornot. Local Government Act 1993,theCrownLands Act 1989oranyrelevant approval oftherelevantauthority administeringtheRoads Act 1993,the A structureonpublicland oronoverapublicroadrequirestheprior Further Information 2. and Amenity Streetscape 1. Inappropriate SignTypes Controls C. B. A. Objectives Environmental PlanningPolicy. out asexemptdevelopment,exceptwheresupersededbyaState Local EnvironmentalPlan2011, includingsignagethatcanbecarried Generally, thepermissibilityofsignageisdeterminedbyRockdale 2011. Development Codes)2008andRockdaleLocalEnvironmentalPlan Signage, StateEnvironmentalPlanningPolicy(ExemptandComplying of StateEnvironmentalPlanningPolicyNo.64– Advertising and The controlscontainedwithinthissectioncomplementtheprovisions locations andcanenhancethestreetscape. Signage helpspeoplefindtheirwayaroundtheCity, findspecific This sectionoftheDCP applies tosignagewithintheentireCity. Explanation

d. c. b. a. The erectionofthefollowingtypessignsisnotpermitted: which willdetractfromanarea’s visualcharacter To preventinappropriatelydesignedanduncoordinatedadvertising and thecharacterofsurroundinglocality and conformingtoboththedevelopmentonwhichitisdisplayed To conveyadvertisers’ messagesandimageswhilecomplementing relates tobuildingarchitectureandstreetscapecharacter To ensurethatdesignofallsignageisahighqualityandit will beassessedonitsmerit,withconsiderationincluding theeffect Any signageproposedwithinanopenspaceorinfrastructure zone e.

horizontally morethan300mm). projecting wallsign(attachedtoaand a signattachedtobuildingandcapableofmovement; a buildingidentificationsign; a signerectedonorabovetheparapetofbuilding,otherthan in aCommercialzone; signs otherthanbuildingidentificationabovetheawning flashing, movingorvideosigns; 13. Design 12. 11. 10. Size 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3.

permitted onwallsorstructuresfacingadjoiningresidentialzones. commercial area,advertisinginzonesarenot In ordertoprotecttheamenityofresidentialusesadjoining on theamenityofadjacentresidentialproperties. b. a. The maximumadvertisingareafor: with theapplication. the loppingandidentificationofspecifictreeswillberequired times. Wherethisisabsolutelynecessarydetailsoftheextent trimming orloppingofsignificanttreesshouldbeavoidedatall Advertising shouldnotimpactuponnaturalfeaturesandany building. structure, andshouldnotbeappliedtothepaintedsurfaceof Corporate coloursshouldbelimitedtotheadvertisingsignor attached. must complementthecolourfinishofbuildingtowhichitwillbe The coloursusedinthedesignofanadvertisingsignorstructure streetscape ratherthandominatingit. structures respondtotheircontext,andintegratewiththe The size,scaleandnumberofadvertisementsadvertising the buildingorotherwisescreenedtosatisfactionofCouncil. Electrical conduitstoilluminatedsignsarebetakendirectlyinto baffles andscreenedasappropriate. clocked toturnoff at10pm andpossiblyfittedwithsuitablelight spillage. Ifnecessary, suchadvertisementswillneedtobetime likely nuisancetonearbyresidentsasaresultofglareorlight However, specialcarewillneedtobetakensoasavoidany not bedetrimentallyaffected, illuminationmaybepermitted. In circumstanceswheretheamenityofnearbyresidentialareaswill A signagestrategy istobesubmittedwithadevelopment subject propertyandwithamaximumsizeof0.75m². single advertisementlocatedwhollywithintheboundary ofthe Health ConsultingRoomsinaresidentialzonearepermitted a buildings andsigns. scale andproportionoftheexistingfacade,aswell surrounding Signs mustbeofasizeandproportionwhichcomplements the

area per3mofstreetfrontage. Enterprise CorridorandIndustrialzoneis1m²ofadvertising shopfront; Commercial zonesis0.5m²ofadvertisingareaper1m Part 6OtherDevelopment

6.4 Advertising andSignage 6│25

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 6.4 Advertising andSignage Part 6OtherDevelopment 6│26 22. Safety 21. 20. 19. Impact onHeritageSignificance 18. 17. 16. 15. 14.

Branch andRoadsTraffic Authoritymaybesought. of likelyeffectuponroadsafety. TheviewsofthePoliceTraffic subject tohightrafficvolumes willbeconsideredonthebasis Note: Advertisementslocatednear trafficsignalsoronroads the approvedsignagestrategy. Note: All futuresignsonthebuildingorsitemustbeconsistentwith number andsizeofsignsonthebuilding/site. must includedetailsofthelocation,type,constructionandtotal application foranybuildingthatrequiresadvertisingorsignageand b. a. Advertising signsandtheirsupportingstructuresmustnotbe: obscured ordiminishedbylatersignage. Historic signsmayhavetheirownsignificanceandmustnotbe streetscape contextofthearea. qualities ofindividualbuildings,theirimmediatecontextorthewider their size,designorcolourdetractfromthecharactersignificant Signs onbuildingsorinareasofheritagesignificancemustnotby architectural characteristicsofabuildingshouldalwaysdominate. its heritagesignificanceandmustcomplementtheitem. The Advertising proposedforheritageitemsmusthaveregardto high aestheticquality. Materials usedmustbedurable,fadeandcorrosionproofofa windows, doors,parapets,piers,andthelike. must observeareasonableseparationdistancefromthelinesof Signage mustnotobscuredecorativeformsormouldingsand of buildingsandmustreinforcearchitecturalelementsdesign. Advertising structuresaretoformanintegratedpartofthefacade English equivalent. All advertisementsinaforeignlanguagemustcontainlegible coordinated approachforallsignsisrequired. Where abuildingorsitecontainsmultipletenanciesuses, d. c.

signals. drivers attentionorbeconfusedwithinstructionsgiven bytraffic mistaken asanofficialtrafficsignandmustnotdistract a vision ofdriversorpedestrians; so highlyilluminatedthattheycausediscomfortto,or inhibit junctions, bends,changesinwidth); pedestrians orfeaturesoftheroad,railwayfootpath (e.g. orpedestrian’s viewofroador railvehicles, obscure adriver’s located soastobehazardousfortrafficsafetyand must not hazardous topassers-by;

Types ofsign Under Awning Sign Under Awning Top HamperSign 24. 23. Specific Sign Types Awning FaciaSign

b. a. Awning FaciaSign b. a. Board Directory f. e. d. c.

located; must beofasizeproportionate tothatofthesiteonwhichitis incorporated intothearchitecture ofthesite; must bedesignedandconstructed ofhighqualitymaterialand must notincludeproductidentification. name andgeneralnatureofthebusiness; must containsignwritingthatislimitedtothestreetnumber, must notprojectaboveorbelowtheawningfascia; must notbeilluminated; must formpartoftheawning; must beattachedtothefasciaorreturnofanawning; Retractable BlindSign Part 6OtherDevelopment Building IdentificationSign 6.4 Advertising andSignage Window Sign 6│27

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 6.4 Advertising andSignage Part 6OtherDevelopment 6│28 30. 29. 28. 27. 26. 25.

a. Flush Wall Sign c. Top HamperSign a. Retractable BlindSign c. b. a. Portable Sign(includinga-frame) d. c. b. a. Pole orPylonSign a. Painted Wall Sign c. b. g. f. e. d. c. b. a.

must haveamaximumheightof6m; or otherstructure; must beerectedonapoleorpylonindependentofanybuilding objectives ofthisplan. merits oftheparticularcasetakingintoconsideration wall surfacesofcommercialbuildingswillbejudgedonthe advertisements whicharetobepainteddirectlyontoexternal complementary character. the areaofbuildingtowhichitwillbeapplied,anda the designandscaleofletteringmustbeinproportionto must notprojectingmorethan300mmfromthewall; transom ofadoorwayordisplaywindow); must beattachedtothewallofabuilding(otherthan must notdominatelandscapedareas. must notobscurethetophamper, byallowingaproportion of 4m; must notexceed600mmin height,withamaximumlengthof hamper fascia; must havedimensionsproportionatetothesizeof top must haveaminimumclearanceof2.13maboveground level; maximum projectionof100mmfromthebuildingfacade; maximum ofoneperpremises; window ofabuilding; must beattachedtothetransomofadoorwayordisplay must beusedforbusinessidentificationpurposesonly. Council’s CommercialUseofFootwayspolicy. if displayedonpublicland,mustbeinaccordancewith 500mm; must haveamaximumheightof1m,lengthandwidth boards; must beaportable,freestandingsignconsistingofoneortwo site. limited toonepolesignerectedoneachstreetfrontageofthe building mustbesetbackfromthestreetalignment; 32. 31.

a. Under-Awning Sign a. Window Sign g. f. e. d. c. b.

the wallsurfaceareaoftophampertobeexposed. exceed 40%coverageofthatwindow. A signattachedto,ordisplayedon,theshopwindowmustnot metal supportsnotexceeding50mminwidthordiameter. must besecurelyfixedtotheawningbymeansofsuitable suspended under-awningsignforevery3mofshopfrontlength; must haveaseparationdistancebetweensignsofone must notprojectbeyondtheedgeofawning; minimum clearanceof2.6mabovethepavementlevel; facade; located inahorizontalpositionatrightanglestothebuilding maximum dimensions2.5minlengthand0.5mheight; fascia orreturnend); must beattachedtotheundersideofanawning(otherthan Part 6OtherDevelopment 6.4 Advertising andSignage 6│29

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 part special precincts7 Rockdale DCP 2011 Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7|2 The areasincludedinthispartare: part willprevail. In theeventofanyinconsistencybetweenthispartand Part4or5,this Part 5,andwithemphasisontheadditionalrequirementsofthisPart. these areaistobedesignedwithregardstheprovisionofPart4and areas intheCitythatrequirespecialconsideration.Development This partoftheDCP provideadditionaldesignrequirementsforcertain Introduction • • • • • 7.5 ROCKDALE TOWN CENTRE 7.4 RAMSGATE BEACH COMMERCIAL AREA 7.3 BEXLEY TOWN CENTRE 7.2 BONAR STREET PRECINCT 7.1 WOLLI CREEK

Rockdale TownRockdale Centre Ramsgate Beachcommercialarea. Bexley TownCentre; Bonar StreetPrecinct; Wolli Creek;

7 7 7 7 7 | 39 │31 │35 │25 │3 7.1 wolli creek Rockdale DCP 2011 7.1 Wolli Creek Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7|4 development intheWolli Creekareathat: This sectionprovidesdetailedprovisionsfor Explanation 7.1.1 BackgroundandContext Wolli CreekRedevelopment Area d. c. b. a.

approach tothedevelopment process. provides forflexibilityand an integrated affect thearea;and sensitivity ofenvironmental issueswhich sustainable andtakesintoaccountthe ensures designisenvironmentally overall vision; development respondstoitscontextandthe and performancecriteriatoensurethat provides detailedurbandesignobjectives guide development; establishes avisionandkeystrategiesto Plan andthe DCP, theConceptPlanwillprevail. the eventofanyinconsistency betweentheConcept with theapprovedConcept PlanandthisDCP. In Development withinDiscovery Pointmustcomply Illawarra andEastHillraillines. Wolli CreekRailwayStationprividingaccesstothe Point Park,theCooksRiverforeshore,and sector ofWolli Creek. The siteincludesDiscovery Point sitewhichislocatedwithinthenorthwestern An approvedConceptPlanappliestotheDiscovery map. Area Redevelopment Marsh Streettotheeast,asshownonWolli Creek to thewest,InnesdaleRoadsouthand Western SuburbsOceanOutfallSewer(SWSOOS) and theCooksRivertonorth,Southern& section applies,isgenerallyboundedbyWolli Creek “Wolli CreekRedevelopment Area” towhichthis Regional Context River foreshore, the Alexandra Canalandoutto Bay, Cooks Cove,CahillParkandtheCooks regional openspacenetwork thatincludesBotany Wolli Creekhasthepotentialtolinkanextended activity. southern extentofSydney’s economichubof development, willensuretheareareinforces location, adjacenttotheproposedCooksCove and workintheSydneyMetropolitanRegion.Its making itoneofthemostaccessibleplacestolive western andeasternSydneytheCBD,thus direct motorwayaccesstoPortBotany, south- to south-western,southernandeasternSydney, This providesWolli Creekwithdirectaccessbyrail close proximitytoSydney Airport. the Wolli CreekRailwayStation,M5motorwayand and majorpublicinfrastructureelementsincluding major employmentcorridorbyvirtueofitslocation Wolli CreekformsthesouthernanchorofSydney’s Regional Context To Liverpool

Illawarra railway line

Easthill railway line To Sutherland Hurstville Canterbury M5

Princes Hwy Kogarah Rockdale

Wolli Creek Cooks River Cooks Brighton-Le-Sands guide theachievementofthisgoal. developed which,alongwithspecificcontrols,will aesthetically, a Vision andStructurePlan havebeen way thatbenefitsthecitybotheconomicallyand Rockdale City. To ensurethatthisoccursina will achievesomeofthehighestdensitieswithin and accessibilitytopublictransport,Wolli Creek commercial area.Inkeepingwithitsuniquelocation into ahighdensitymixeduse,residentialand Wolli Creekisevolvingfromanindustrialarea Homebush Bay. Cove Cooks Botany Bay Sydenham

Airport railway line Airport Part 7SpecialPrecincts To Sydney CBD Mascot Port Botany 7.1 Wolli Creek 7|5

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 7.1 Wolli Creek Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7|6 Wolli Creek Natural andheritagefeaturesof railway linesandarterialroadswillneedtobemitigated. avoiding seriousaircraftnoise.Howevernoisegeneratedbythethree adjacent tothe Airport, itisoutsidetheflightpathconfigurationthereby will beanissueduringWolli Creek’s redevelopment. Although located substantial impactonthenaturalenvironmentandlandcontamination Historically, arangeofindustrialandurbanactivitieshavehad key referencepointsandlandmarksinthearea. These itemsillustrateWolli Creek’s historicaldevelopmentandprovide the SouthernandWestern SuburbsOceanOutfallSewer(SWSOOS). House, St.MagdalenChapelandtheirsettingontheCooksRiver, and Creek Wetlands, the Tempe HousePrecinctincorporating Tempe Wolli Creekcontainssome significantheritageitems,namelythe Wolli views oftheregionandwaterways. Opportunities thereforeexistforcreatingandcapturingsignificant these locationsandretainedthemasopenspaceenvironments. protection zonesalongtheCooksRiverandWolli Creekhaveprotected the area’s uniquesetting. Existing openspaceandenvironmental industrial development,providinggreatopportunitytocapitaliseon Fortunately, landadjoiningthemainwaterwayshasbeensparedfrom Wolli Creek. The landisverylowlyingandfloodliableinmostparts. Wolli Creekislocatedon the southernbanksofCooksRiverand Local Context the area Constructed developmentwithin employment basewithintheregion. close totheM5Motorway-willhelpestablishitasanimportant major railwayinterchange-onestopfromtheairport,andbeing Wolli Creek’s location,being8kmfromSydneyCBD,containinga good connectionsfromoutsidethearea. recreation andopenspacefacilitieswithinWolli Creekandprovide and celebrated. The networkwillencourageuseoftheextensive The heritageitemsandnaturalfeaturesoftheareawillbeconserved entertainment andshoppingfacilitieswithinWolli Creek. transport andwillhaveaccesstoawiderangeofrecreation, Wolli Creekresidentsandworkerswillwalk,cycleusepublic public domain. through shareduseofpublicspacesandacohesivedesignthe from residentialandofficeuses. A senseofcommunitywillevolve Drive. Goodsurveillanceofpublicspacesandstreetswillbeprovided where appropriateparticularlyatmajor“hubs”suchasBrodieSpark Streets willbeattractiveandpleasantsupportgroundflooractivity when viewedfromthePrincesHighwayandMarshStreet. Creek willbeclearlylegibleasthegatewaytoStGeorgeregion sensitively toexistingresidential,foreshoreandparksettings.Wolli engage positivelywithbusyroadsandintersectionswillrespond will capitaliseonthestrategicallyimportantlocationofWolli Creekand New developmentwillbedesignedtodefineopenspaceandstreets.It activity dayandnight. cafes. This areawillbethe focusandheartofWolli Creeksupporting Drive, withgroundfloorretail,arailinterchange,streetdiningand evolve aroundWolli CreekRailwayStationandalongBrodie Sparks environment, forliving,workingandrecreation. An activityhubwill The visionforWolli Creek istocreateahighquality, highdensityurban 7.1.2 Vision Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7.1 Wolli Creek 7|7

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 7.1 Wolli Creek Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7|8 of thearea. the overridingprinciplesforfuturedevelopment Vision andtheobjectivesforareaprovides The StructurePlanforWolli Creekrespondstothe 7.1.3 StructurePlan Wolli CreekStructurePlan described furtherinthefollowingsections: The keyelementsthatdrivetheStructurePlanare • • • • • •

Environmental Management Street characteranddevelopmentsetbacks Building form:buildingheightsanddensity Open spaceandmovement Road networkandvehicularaccess Land usestrategy area willprovide foreitherresidential,retail or Illawarra RailwayandthePrinces Highway. This the southernportionof areabetweenthe A mixeduseprecinct willbeestablishedin this activityhub. recreation andpromenadeopportunitieswillpromote uses suchasshops,studios,offices,cafes, station. Busypedestrianareasandnon-residential a “heart”aroundBrodieSparkDriveandtherailway focused onthenorthernendofprecinct,creating Retail, transportandurbanstreetlifeactivityis employment generatingdevelopment. development andparticularlytheopportunitiesfor consider themixofusesthatarefeasiblefor all developmentwithintheB4MixedUseZoneto of employmentuses.OnthatbasisCouncilrequires density residentialareashouldnotlosethattradition area anditstransitionintoamixedusehigh Wolli Creekhastraditionallybeenanemployment 7.1.4 LandUseStrategy Land Use Picture # highly visibleandaccessible locations. and commercialspacesthattakeadvantageoftheir Highway toprovidearangeoflargefloorplateretail Highway businesswillbelocatedalongPrinces in thesouthernportionofprecinct. and Line Railway on thewesternsideofIllawarra residential developmentsoppositeCahillParkand promoted throughoutWolli Creek,includingpurely High densityresidentialdevelopmentwillbe requirement forelevatedgroundfloorlevels. design considerationwillneedtobegiventhe this precinct. As thisareaisfloodliable,careful uses onthegroundfloorwillnotbemandatoryin commercial useswithinadevelopment.Retail Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7.1 Wolli Creek 7|9

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 7.1 Wolli Creek Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7|10 2. 1. Controls C. B. A. Objectives

employment generatingactivitiestomeetregionalandlocalneeds To provideawiderangeofopportunitiesfordifferent typesof street anddwellings. entrances, balconies,gardenareasorlocatingstepsbetweenthe uses shouldpromotesurveillanceofthepublicdomainbylocating of abuildingoccurs(duetofloodingconstraints),groundfloor Where heightdifference between thestreetandgroundlevel the areadesignatedastowncentreonLandUsediagram. Development isencouragedtoprovidecommercialdevelopmentin with avibrantretailnode environment toahighqualityresidentialandcommercialprecinct, To changethecharacterofareafromadegradedindustrial local community To providefortheday-to-dayshoppingandserviceneedsof routes. development siteswillberestrictedonmaintraffic To assistvehicularmovement,accessto to assistinorientationandwayfinding. located atMarshStreetandonthePrincesHighway development. GatewaystoWolli Creekwillbe between Arncliffe andtheproposedCooksCove Street. The newroadwillprovideadirectconnection Street, alongGertrudeStreetandthroughto Arncliffe district linkroadrunningeast-westbetweenMarsh precinct. Wolli Creekistobeunifiedwithalegible to facilitatemovementandaccessaroundthe A seriesofwellintegratednewstreetsareproposed 7.1.5 RoadNetworkandVehicular Access Road NetworkandVehicular Access B. A. Objectives

further congestionoftheregionalroadsystem alternative transportmodestohelpprevent To encourageuseofpublictransportand conveniently usedbyallmodesoftransport circulation withintheareawhichcanbe facilitates efficientvehicularaccesstoand To createapermeableroadnetworkthat Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7.1 Wolli Creek 7|11

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 7.1 Wolli Creek Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7|12 the monetarycontributions.Refer tothecontributionsplanfordetails. identified inthecontributions planasworks-in-kindinfullorpartsatisfactionof at nocosttoCouncil.Council mayacceptoffersfortheprovisionofroadworks for theseaccessroadsand allproposedroadwideningsistobededicated roads withindevelopmentsites tobeconstructedatnocostCouncil.Theland of thearea’s roadnetwork.Inaddition,thecontributions planrequiresaccess the WolliCreekareatomakemonetarycontributionstowards theupgrading Council’s currentdevelopment contributionsplanrequiresalldevelopmentwithin Further information 3. 2. 1. Controls

Network andVehicular Access diagramandthefollowingtable: New roads/roadwideningsaretobeprovidedaspertheRoad preference torearlaneaccess,wherepossible. Vehicular entriesshouldbelocatedonsecondaryfrontageswitha Network andVehicular Access diagram. Vehicular accesstodevelopmentsitesiscomplywiththeRoad Lane Innesdale Robert Lane Argyle Street Lusty Street Street Arncliffe Street Gertrude Highway Princes New road6 New road5 New road4 New road3 New road2 New road1 Road Table -Proposednewroads/roadwidenings widening ofbothsides widening ofbothsides widening adjacenttoSWSOOS widening ofnorthside 34 and94 widening ofsouthsidebetweenNo. 15 and29 widening ofnorthsidebetweenNo. Princes HighwayandLeveyStreet widening ofnorthsidebetween and 123 widening ofwestsidebetweenNo.47 Street and Arncliffe between northernendofnewroad5 both sidesofBonnieDoonChannel SWSOOS extension of Argyle Streetadjacentto Street andBonnieDoonChannel between northernendof Argyle Princes Highwayand Arncliffe Street extension ofGertrudeStreetbetween Marsh andLeveyStreet extension ofGertrudeStreetbetween Location Width each side 10.5m 18.4m 3.1m 4.5m 18m 12m 23m 23m 2m 2m 2m 2m 5m landscaping, street furnitureandtheundergrounding including precinct throughstreetscape improvements brownfields industrialsite to ahighqualityurban change theurbanqualityof Wolli Creekfroma Plan. The intentofthePublicDomainPlanisto prepared andsupplements theprovisionsofthis Domain Planand Technical Manualhasalsobeen The Wolli CreekandBonarStreetPrecinctPublic the CooksRiverforeshore. contains publiclyaccessibleopenspaceareasand Discovery Pointsiteandgroundsof Tempe House extension ofCahillParkalongGertrudeStreet. The for theLustyStreetReserve, Town Parkandthe space areashasalsobeenidentified,includingland The acquisitionoflandforneworextendedopen Cooks RiverforeshoreandWolli CreekWetlands. open spaceopportunitiesincludingCahillPark,the Wolli Creekcontainsanumberofsignificantlocal Open Space 7.1.6 OpenSpaceandMovement Open spaceandpedestrian/cyclenetwork The areatherefore hasexcellentopportunities to close toWolli Creek. The KurnelltoHomebush Bay cyclewaypasses of SydneyCouncilsasafuture recreationcorridor). Alexandra Canal(proposed byMarrickvilleandCity park), theRockdaleWetlands Corridorandthe (which willbecomethefocusofanewregional the BotanyBayforeshore),Wolli Creekvalley valley (whichlinksdownstreamwithCookParkand local waterways. These includetheCooksRiver of regionalopenspacecorridorswhichmostlyfollow The Wolli Creekareaislocatedat,ornearanumber Pedestrian PathsandCycleways form andlanduse. character conducivetoeachprecinct’s strategy, built in theareabyestablishingathemeandlandscape in creatingasenseofcontinuityandcohesiveness of utilityservices. The PublicDomainPlanwillassist Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7.1 Wolli Creek 7|13

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 7.1 Wolli Creek Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7|14 4. 3. 2. 1. Controls E. D. C. B. A. Objectives include: Additional pedestrianandcyclefacilitiesproposedinWolli Creek opportunities. Canal willformpartofthisnetworkasuniqueheritageandrecreation the axisinheartofWolli Creek. The SWSOOSandBonnieDoon an east-westaxisandcreationofanew Town Parkatthecentreof space foreasyaccessandincreasedchoiceofmovement,including Linkages havebeenidentifiedtobetterconnectstreetsandopen to andfromWolli Creek. and cyclists,topromotethemasviablealternativetransportmodes take advantageofitslocalandregionalaccessibilityforpedestrians

Provide safepedestrianandcycleaccessacrossstreets with Open SpaceandPedestrian/CycleNetworkdiagram. Pedestrian andcyclewaysmustbeimplementedasshownonthe including Wolli CreekWetlands andtheCooksRiver To retain,manageandupgradeenvironmentallysignificantareas, by incorporatingitintoanopenspacenetwork To considerandtakeadvantageoftheSWSOOSitslocation activities andpublictransportnodes. regional networks,residentialareas,work,shoppingandrecreation To enhancelocalpedestrianandcyclerouteslinkthemwith travel intheprecinct To promotepedestrianandcyclelinkstoencouragesustainable features andactivitieswithinWolli Creek buildings andfacilitiesenhancesthepublicdomainlinkskey To ensurethatthenatureanddistributionofpublicspaces, • • • Street andBrodieSparkDriveat94 Arncliffe Street. Provide asmallplaza(minsize200sqm)onthecorner of Arncliffe and cycleconnectionsatgrade. Gertrude StreetandBrodieSparkDrivetomaximise pedestrian Provide twostreetlevelcrossingsacrossthePrinces Highwayat overpasses. ground levelcrossingspreferabletopedestrianbridges and

path to Arncliffe Street. Pedestrian andcyclepathalongCooksRiverforeshorelink Underpass beneathPrincesHighwayatCooksRiver; Bridge overWolli Creekto Waterworth Park, Earlwood; activity nodes. building heightsatkeygatewaylocationsandretail characteristics. The controlsseektolocatetaller throughout theprecinctthat respond to particular site range ofpermissibleheightsandfloorspaceratios density development. The LEP controlsnominatea buildings inWolli Creekgenerallyprovideforhigh The heightsandfloorspaceratiocontrolsof 7.1.7 BuiltForm:BuildingHeightsandDensity Building Height 2. 1. Controls A. Objectives

on June21. plazas andotherparksbetween12noonto2pm Preserve solaraccesstoCahillPark,public area. sites toannouncetheprecinctfrombeyond diagram aredevelopedasprominentgateway Key sitesasidentifiedintheBuildingHeight high qualitydevelopmentwitharangeofuses To provideareasonableincentivetoachieve Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7.1 Wolli Creek 7|15

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 7.1 Wolli Creek Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7|16 response. articulation provideanenvironmentaldesign inviting. Onupperlevels,setbacksandbuilding ensure thatentriestobuildingsaredefinedand friendly environmentsthatoffer publicamenityand Setbacks withinWolli Creekwillallowforpedestrian C. B. A. Objectives 7.1.8 StreetCharacterandSetbacks Development Setback

to streetsincreasesecurity andpassive To ensuredevelopments haveactivefrontages environment andgoodaccess totransportlinks active buildingedges,high qualitypedestrian the precinctwithhighquality streetscapes, To createatowncentrethatistheheartof the publicdomain and openspacesothatthebuiltformreinforces To promoteconsistentedgetreatmenttostreets H. G. F. E. D.

To throughtheprecinct, provide a‘greenfinger’ a landscapedsetting distinctive residentialapartment buildingswithin To createstreetsthatare characterisedby and thefutureredevelopment ofCooksCove that capitaliseoncloseproximitytotheairport uses alongPrincesHighwayandMarshStreet To encouragearangeofcommercialandretail Street asgatewaystotheRockdaleLGA the importanceofPrincesHighwayandMarsh region andtheCityofRockdaletoreinforce To provideafittingentryintotheStGeorges comfortable forpedestrians of groundfloorusesandisattractive To providestreetsthatfacilitatesavariety property surveillance forthesafetyofpedestriansand K. J. I.

Street Character

development alongthelaneway To achieveadequateresidentialamenityfor on thelaneways and tofacilitatevehicularaccessdevelopment To improvepedestrianaccessalonglaneways and theCooksRiver the spaceandprovideviewsacrossCahillPark the streetandadjacenttoparklandthatactivate To encourageretailandcommercialusesalong town parkat Arncliffe Street reinforced withstreettreeplantingandthenew 3. 2. 1. Controls

and TechnicalManual. and BonarStreetPrecinct Public DomainPlan Development istocomplywiththeWolli Creek • • • the diagrams: setback anddesignrequirementsasindicatedin Development istocomplywiththespecific with zerosidesetbackatthestreetfrontage. Building designistoprovidestreetwallbuildings

relevant StreetFrontageSections. Street Character;and Development Setback; Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7.1 Wolli Creek 7|17

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 7.1 Wolli Creek Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7|18 6. 5. 4. Retail StreetFrontage

Street wallbuilding(s)complementthebuiltformand architectural dining. opportunities forsocialinteraction,suchascafesandoutdoor Brodie SparkDriveistobealivelyretailstreetthatprovides c. b. a. Street Characterdiagramisto: Development identifiedashavingaRetailStreetFrontagebythe Drive andsouthernsideofMagdalene Terrace. character ofexistingbuildingsonthenorthernside BrodieSpark forms Provide avarietyofroof

Section: RetailStreetFrontage Articulation Zone Zone Projecting Elements No vehicularcrossings awning orcolonnade form ofcontinuous Weather protectioninthe ground level Glazed retailfrontageat uses abovegroundlevel Commercial/residential design excellence. ensure buildingdesignmustachieveanoutstandinglevelof activate groundfloorwithretailandcommercialuses; consistent awningorshelter; domain atstreetlevelandprovidepedestrianamenitywitha ensure buildingsaddresscornersandengagethepublic Car Park Retail .m2m 2.5m Build to line

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Section: MixedUseStreetFrontage suites. fronting residentialuses;mainentrancestobuildingsand outdoor tradingareas;walkways;gardenandplantedareas incorporate anyofthefollowingfeatures:pedestrianareas; ensure groundfloorusesinteractwiththepublicdomainand a livelyandactivestreet; commercial usesonstreetlevelfloorspacetoassistincreating provide activeusesrelatedtoresidentialentrancesand between thestreetandgroundfloor; provide accessstairswherethereareheightdifferences activate thegroundlevelwhilstsatisfyingfloodingconstraints; Part 7SpecialPrecincts

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No vehicularcrossings direct accessatstreetlevel with glazedretailfrontageand Build tothestreetalignment encouraged Entry canopiesandawnings boundary setback fromthestreet Residential usestobe devices forresidentialuses Incorporate soundattenuation Provide avarietyofroofforms

Section: HighwayInterface users. use buildingdesigntominimiseconflictsbetweenhighwayand and residentialdevelopment; offer waterandparkviewssuitedtoupperstoreycommercial galleries; traffic inlowerstoreys,suchasretail,showrooms,studiosand accommodate usesthatbenefitfromexposuretopassing excellence; ensure buildingdesignachieveanoutstandinglevelof Car Park Retail Commercial Commercial Commercial Residential 2.5m residential upto5m setback 2.5m

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a. Development onLustyStreetisto a. Development onGertrudeStreetisto a. Development onInnesdaleRoadisto b. a. the StreetCharacterdiagramisto: Development identifiedashavingaResidentialStreetFrontageby c. b.

Section: ResidentialStreetFrontage planting toscreenthestructure. corridor andanymultilevelparkingstructuretoallow deepsoil provide aminimum3msetbackbetweentherailway line building toreduceovershadowingofthepublicpark; and provide asetbackbetweenthezoningboundaryand any facilitate viewcorridors; provide gapsbetweenbuildings(min12m)onthenorth sideto communal openspaceby3m. set backthetoplevelfrombuildingedgefronting Innesdale Road. 3m topreservesolaraccessbuildingsonthesouthsideof set backthefifthlevelfrompropertyboundarybyadditional provide afrontfencewithmaximumheightof1.2m. rooms orbedroomsonthegroundfloor;and address thestreetwithbalconies,buildingentrancesandliving No vehicularcrossingsarepermitted Articulation Zone accessed fromstreet Ground floorunitstobe within setbackarea Provide privatefrontgardens encouraged A varietyofroofformsare Part 7SpecialPrecincts Car Park Residential Build to Line 2.5m

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c. b. a. Character diagramisto: Development identifiedashavingaParklandInterfacebytheStreet of thelane. Character diagramistoprovide pedestrianfootpathonbothsides Development identifiedas havingaLaneFrontagebytheStreet outdoor dining Setback tobeusedforgroundfloor Articulation Zone encouraged atgroundlevel Cafe orrestaurantuses above groundlevel Commercial/residential uses and thelike incorporate loggias,balconies Buildings overlookParkland- Provide avarietyofroofforms

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Property Boundary New PropertyBoundary Existing Property Boundary 2m 1m 2m Park 2.5m improvement measures,throughcontributionsunderSection94. upgrading drainageintheareaandofprovisionwaterquality New developmentinWolli Creekwillbeexpectedtomeetthecostof exacerbate theriskoflocalflooding. located atthelowerendofcatchmentsanddetainingstormwatercould On-site “detention”isnotencouragedinthisarea,astheland funded throughtheSection94Plan. scale devicestotreatpollutantsgeneratedonpublicareaswillbe sites byproponentstotreaton-sitegeneratedpollutants,whilebroader Stormwater treatmentdeviceswillneedtobeprovidedonindividual perhaps limitedtoiletflushing. stormwater run-off istoberetainedonsiteforon-siteirrigationand gross pollutanttraps. To facilitatewaterreuse,thefirst10-20mmof of waterqualitymanagementmeasures,suchastheinstallation Stormwater managementfortheareawillneedtoincludeprovision through Wolli Creekwithoutcausinglocalflooding. will beimprovementsneededtoconveystormwaterfromotherareas drainage workswillberequiredinthisarea.Includedthese Council hasundertakenadrainagestudytoidentifywhatadditional and highqualitydevelopmentthatwilloccurinthisareathefuture. The existingdrainagesystemisnotappropriateforthehighdensity The Wolli Creekareaiscurrently anolderstyleindustrialenvironment. Stormwater management area andmustbeconsideredindevelopment: The followingspecificenvironmentalissuesarerelevantto Wolli Creek Part 4ofthisDCP. of allrelevantGovernment Agencies, environmentallegislationand development mustbeconductedinaccordancewiththerequirements Wolli Creekisnotadversely affected, andimprovedifpossible.Site the areaisultimatelydevelopedthatenvironmentalqualityof It isimperativethatbothduringandpostconstructionwhen 7.1.9 EnvironmentalManagement Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7.1 Wolli Creek 7|23

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ensure asafe,permeableandlegiblepublicdomain articulated inresponsetothelocalandenvironmentalcontext To achievebuildingsofadistinctivecontemporarycharacter uses, throughappropriatedesignresponses level ofamenitywherelocatedadjacenttonon-residentialland To ensurethatnewresidentialdevelopmentprovidesanacceptable Provide passivesurveillanceofthestreetfrombuildings. domains. possible tomaintainconnectionbetweenpublicandprivate Provide directaccesstothestreetfromprivateyardswhere space forlargetreesalongstreetfrontages. planting zonesandlandscapeplanstooptimiserootcanopy façade articulationzonesshouldbeco-ordinatedwithdeepsoil deep soilplantingzonesclearofcarparkingstructures.Building Building setbacksfromroadfrontagesaretobewhollyavailableas setbacks forlandscapetreatmenttothestreetedge. all buildings,viewcorridorsthroughtheprecinct,andadequate ensures legibilityofthestreetscape,providesstreetaddressesfor Provide astreetedgebuildingformthatdefinesstreetsand the centralsquareandcommunitypark. building nexttotheBonarStreet/NewRoadWest intersectionand facilities shouldbelocatedonatleastpartofthegroundlevel Commercial uses,localshops,restaurants/cafesorchildcare in floodlevel To ensureexistingfloodplainusersdonotexperienceanyincrease property againstfloodevents To maximisepublicsafetyandprovideadequateprotectionof community parkandcentralsquare To providearangeofopenspacesforallagegroupsincluding features asfarpractical To integratethestormwaterdrainagecorridorswithlandscape definition betweenpublicandprivatespaces To createattractivelandscapesettingsforbuildingswithaclear accordance withthefollowing streetsectiondiagram: Development istoincorporatesetbacksatthestreet frontage in Precinct PublicDomainPlanand Technical Manual. Development istocomplywiththeWolli CreekandBonarStreet surveillance. designed toallowfilteredviewsofthestreetmaintain passive to includevisuallypermeablefencingandwalling.Fencing istobe Definition betweentheprivatefrontagesandpublic domainis Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7.2 BonarStreetPrecinct

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Structure Planandthefollowingtable: New roadsaretobeprovidedaspertheBonarStreetPrecinct diagrams) must becompletedtothesatisfaction ofCouncilpriorto all oftheStage1stormwater works(asshownonthefollowing As partofanydevelopment ontheeasternsideofBonarStreet, implemented inconjunction withnewdevelopmentintheprecinct. Management Plans(asshown onthefollowingdiagrams)istobe The stormwatermanagement systemidentifiedintheStormwater with Council’s specificrequirementsforthisprecinct. Development istoprovideon-sitedetentionofwater in accordance Martin Avenue Road Wollongong Bonar Street Hirst Street New road8 New road7 Road Table -Proposednewroads/roadwidenings Street Section widening ofsouthwestside underpass toMartin Avenue widening ofwestside, Allen Street hand bendtoNo.63-69 widening ofsoutheastside,right right handbend widening ofeastside,HirstStreetto right handbend widening ofwestside,HirstStreetto Road toHirstStreet widening ofeastside,Wollongong to BonarStreet widening ofnorthside,LoftusStreet to LoftusStreet widening ofnorthside,EdwardStreet 7 andextendingtoMartin Avenue connecting BonarStreettonewroad Street tothenewroad8 connecting Wollongong RoadatFirth Location

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1m above natural ground level basement may protrude upto oodliableareas,In the houses opposite existing dwelling street where development is Upper level setbackfrom the fencing and visuallypermeable Provide private front gardens street ground oorunitsfrom the Provide access direct to Projecting Elements Zone Articulation Zone Articulation Width 1.27m 3.43m 1.12m 2.05m 18.4m 18.4m 1.6m 2.7m 1.4m 1.1m part satisfaction ofthemonetarycontributions. Refertothecontributions plan fordetails. for theprovisionofroadworks identifiedinthecontributionsplanasworks-in-kindfull or the proposednewroadsisto be dedicatedatnocosttoCouncil.Councilmayacceptoffers widenings adjacenttotheirsite atnocosttoCouncil.Thelandfortheseroadwidenings and network. Inaddition,thecontributions planrequireeachdevelopmenttoconstructanyroad Street Precincttomakemonetary contributionstowardstheupgradingofprecinct’s road Council’s currentdevelopmentcontributionsplanrequires alldevelopmentwithintheBonar Further informationonnewroads/roadwidenings 12.

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Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 7.2 BonarStreetPrecinct Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7|30 7.3 bexley town centre Rockdale DCP 2011 7.3 Bexley Town Centre Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7|32 The existingopen spaceareaattheintersection ofOrientalStreet Public Domain 2. 1. will tocontributeavibrantpedestrianshoppingenvironment. Albyn Streetcarpark,whichwillexpandthepedestriannetwork. This provision ofapedestrianconnectionbetweenForestRoadandthe The pedestrianpermeabilityofthecentrewouldbeimprovedby Pedestrian Connection Controls C. B. A. Objectives character andfunction. gain greaterpedestrianpermeabilityandamenity, aswellimproved Bexley Town Centrehasanopportunitythroughredevelopmentto parking. residences. However, thecentrehasconvenientvehicleaccessand impacts upontheamenityofpedestriansandadjoiningshopfronts The centreiscurrentlydominatedbythebusyForestRoadwhich population withinitswalkingcatchment. situated onamajorroadwayandsurroundedbylargeresidential Bexley Town CentreisanimportantcentreintheCityofRockdale, Explanation

a. A throughsitepedestrianarcadeisto: indicated ontheBexley Town CentreStructurePlan. A throughsitepedestrianarcadeisencouragedwithinthearea of gathering that enhancesthecharacteroftowncentreandprovideplaces To provideusableandlivelypublicspaceattheheartofcentre between Albyn StreetandForestRoad To improvethepedestrianpermeabilityofcentre,particularly pedestrian experiencetoForestRoad into activeandvibrantretailareas,provideanalternative To facilitatethetransformationof Albyn Streetand Albyn Lane e. d. c. b.

at least50%oftheentrance. have clearglazedentrydoorscomprising where airconditioned, where practicable,haveaccesstonaturallight;and obstructions (includingcolumns,stairsandescalators); have aminimumwidthof4mnon-leasablespaceclear ofall be aclearanddirectthroughwayforpedestrians; minimum depthof8m; have activefrontagesonbothsides,withretailunitshaving a ae 16/04/2009 Date: porters User: Bexley Town CentreStructurePlan

Albyn Lanesetback Setback tofacilitatelaneextension Albyn Laneextension New Active retailfrontage Upgraded publicdomain New publicspace within hatchedarea Pedestrian connectiontobeprovided Town CentreBoundary KEY ers2 06 80 60 40 20 Metres Scale =1:1,528 Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7.3 Bexley Town Centre Not toscale Copyright Rockdale CityCouncil,SpatialInformation Services. inaccuracy oftheinformation shown. possible qualityofthedata,noliabilitywillbeacceptedfor any While every hasbeenmadetoensurethehighest effort 7|33

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 7.3 Bexley Town Centre Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7|34 6. the pedestriannetworkincreasingpermeabilityof thecentre. redevelopment. The improvementof Albyn Lane willalsointegratewith properties alongForestRoadtoimproveamenityand encourage Convenient rearlaneaccesswillbemaintainedandenhanced to Access 5. 4. outdoor diningonapleasanttreelinedstreet. and Albyn Lanewilltakeonaretailcharacterwithactivefrontagesand To provideahighqualitypedestrianretailenvironment, Albyn Road Retail Activity 3. pedestrian arcadebetweenForestRoadand Albyn Street. creation ofahearttothecentre,thatisconnectedproposed redevelopment of Albyn Streetpubliccarparktocontributethe A newpublicopenspacewillbeestablished aspartofany Road. gathering andoutdoordining,withprotectionfromthenoiseofForest and ForestRoadwillbeimprovedtoprovidegreateropportunitiesfor

b. a. Developments fronting Albyn Streetand Albyn Laneareto: Plan. where possible,asindicatedontheBexley Town CentreStructure frontages aretobeprovidedalong Albyn Streetand Albyn Lane for vehicleandserviceaccess.Notwithstandingthis,activeretail Albyn Streetand Albyn Lanearethepreferredstreetfrontages e. d. c. b. a. public openspacewhichwill: of Development of an area is toprovide Carpark Street Public Albyn The setbackareaistobededicated toCouncilatnocost. to connectwith Albyn Street,asindicatedontheStructurePlan. provide arearsetbackof6m toallowtheextensionof Albyn Lane Developments onproperties from394to408ForestRoadare

have aminimumareaof100m². be opentothesky;and be frontedbyactiveretailuses; Street; facilitate theextensionof Albyn Lanetoconnect with Albyn Albyn Lane; connect withthepedestrianarcadebetweenForestRoadand perpendicular tolanefrontage. street presence.Preferablyorientateserviceareas have serviceareasthatareunobtrusiveandminimal and building entrancestoavoidpedestrianandvehicularconflicts; have separateandclearlyarticulatedvehicleaccesspoints 7.4 ramsgate beach commercial area Rockdale DCP 2011 7.4 RamsgateBeachcommercialarea Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7|36 Rockdale LGA. a verygenerouslyscaledpublicdomainthatisnottypical forthe arrangement, combinedwiththeadjoiningat-gradeparking,creates verges withsignificantstreettreeplanting. Thisparticularlywidestreet The commercialareabenefitsfromalandscapedmedian,andwide is amajorconnectionbetweenRockyPointRoadandtheforeshore. Commercial activityintheCentreisfocusedonRamsgateRoad,which residents withintheCentre’s walkingcatchment. crossings. This resultsintheCentrealsobeingwellpatronisedby the Centreisconvenientduetowidefootpathsandpedestrian side streets.Despitethiscarcentricity, pedestrianmovementaround carparking off RamsgateRoad,aswellon-streetparkinginadjoining a numberofbusroutes. There isasignificantsupplyofat-grade The Centreispredominantlycarbased,althoughitservedby necessary forredevelopmenttobeachieved. This meansthatithasamuchgreaterpotentialforsiteconsolidation which typicallygrewmoredenselyaroundpublictransportnodes. relatively largelotsubdivisionpatterncomparedtootherolderCentres, This alsomeansthatRamsgateBeachcommercialareahasa City’s otherlocalcentres. consistent streetedgeorbuildingheightdatum,whichistypicalofthe eclectic mixofbuildingswithdiffering charactersandthereisno commercial areaisspreadoveralargearea.Italsocontainsan the emergenceofprivatemotorvehicle. This meansthat the Ramsgate Beachcommercialareaisrelativelyyoung,builtduring Background destination. retail servicestoresidents,aswellbecomingalivelybeachside for theCentretogrowasalocalcentre,providinggreaterrangeof and generouspublicdomainatRamsgateRoadoffer thepotential the peninsula. The currentlotsubdivision,primebeachside location, of theCity,needs ofresidentslivingon andservestheregularshopping adjacent totheBotanyBayforeshore.Itissituatedinsouthernarea Ramsgate Beachcommercialareaisavibrantlocalcentresituated the RamsgateBeachcommercialarea. This sectionappliestoalldevelopmentonlandzonedB4MixedUsein Explanation D. C. B. A. Objectives activity withintheCentre. parking. Parkingwilllocatedsothatitdoesnotdetractfromcommercial respond tothehighwatertablewhichlimitsexcavationforbasement carparking tomeetdemand,someofwhichwillbeprovidedat-grade private motorvehicleusers.Newdevelopmentswillincludesufficient The Centrewillcontinuetobeconvenientvisitforpedestriansand overshadowing isminimisedwhichwillimprovethecentre’s ambience. breaks betweenthemtoensuresunlightpenetratesthestreet,and New buildingswillcreateagenerousscaletoRamsgateRoadwith of opennessandlightness,typicalsuccessfulbeachsidecentres. The Centrewillbecharacterisedbydiversebuildingswithasense pedestrian withimprovedconnectiontotheforeshore. Centre tocreateadditionalcommercialopportunitiesanda‘loop’ for Ramsgate Road,newdevelopmentonthenorthsidewillexpand as theredevelopmentofolderbuildingstockonsouthernside well landscapedpublicdomainwillprovideaboulevardfeel. As well both sidesofRamsgateRoadwhichcomplementsthegenerousand vibrant, livelyandattractivebeachsidecentre.Redevelopmenton a waythattakesadvantageofitsuniquecharacter, andbecomea Ramsgate Beachcommercialareawillgrowandberevitalisedin Vision

which adjointheCentre. To protecttheamenityoflowandmediumresidentialareas allowing distantskylineviewsfromthepublicdomain. Ramsgate Road,andcreatesasenseofopennessintheCentre, To ensurenewdevelopmentallowssignificantsolaraccessto location. interesting streetscapewhichreflectstotheCentre’s beachside To providehighqualitybuildingswhichcreateavariedand functions. commercial areawhichenhancestheCentre’s commercial To facilitategrowthandrevitalisationofRamsgateBeach 7.4 RamsgateBeachcommercialarea Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7|37

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rear setbackof24m. any partofabuildingabovethe4thfloormustprovideminimum For developmentsituatedonthesouthernsideofRamsgateRoad, 30m, and3monsiteswithastreetfrontagewidthlessthan30m. setback of4.5monsiteswithastreetfrontagewidthgreaterthan The levelsofallbuildingsabovethepodiumaretohaveaside 4.5m. required, thepodiummaybesetbackfromsideboundaryupto the developmentisprovidedalongsideboundary. Wherethisis at thestreetfrontage,exceptwherevehicleorpedestrianaccessto The podiumofalldevelopmentsistobebuiltthesideboundary from thefrontpropertyboundary. levels ofbuildingsabovethepodiumshouldbesetbackatleast2m To createvariationandarticulationinstreetfrontagefacades,the Ramsgate Roadwhichistobebuiltthefrontpropertyboundary. All developmentsaretoexpressa3storeypodiumalong parking andadjoiningresidentialproperties. A landscapescreenistobeprovidedbetween anyopenat-grade frontage. retail useswhichareatleast12mdeepandaddressthestreet for asingleaccessdriveway, anditistobelocatedbehindactive At-grade parkingisnottobevisiblefromthestreetfrontage,except grade parkingispermittedattherearofsite. necessary tomeetthecarparkingrequirementsinPart4.6,at- Where thewatertablerestrictsexcavationforbasementcarparking buildings. They shouldbeatleast 4.5mwideand3mdeep. greater than24mandareto givetheimpressionofbreaksbetween broken withsignificantrecesses. Thesearetobeatintervalsno the facadeoflevels building abovethepodiumistobe For buildingswithawidthat thestreetfrontagegreaterthan30m, sense oflightnessandopennessevokeabeachside feel. screens andlouvresapaletteofmaterialswhich createa by usingavarietyofenvironmentalprotectionelements suchas Developments shouldrespondtotheCentre’s beachsidelocation walls. a highproportionofbalconiesandavoidlargeexpanses ofblank articulated withvariationstothebuildingedge,andis toinclude The RamsgateRoadfacadeofanydevelopmentisto beheavily 7.507 rockdale town centrepart Rockdale DCP 2011 x.x subpartname7.5Rockdale Town Centre Part Xname7SpecialPrecincts 7|40 employment opportunities,andenvironmentalsustainability. They alsoencourageinnovativesolutionstohousing supply, redevelopment moreviablebyreducinginhibitionson development in thesectionofDCP alsoallowdesignflexibilityandmake Befitting suchawellservedtransportorientatedcentre, thecontrols buildings affects thedesiredfeelandexperienceofpublicdomain. layout andusesofbuildings,aswellhowtheform andcharacterof is achievedbytheactivationandengagementwith streetbythe the desiredroleandcharacterofstreetsprecinctsinCentre interesting. To thisend,sectionoftheDCP focusesonensuring friendly streetnetworkwithhighlevelsofactivity, thatisattractiveand an enjoyableandpleasantplacethroughaconvenientpedestrian The MasterplanisconcernedprimarilywithestablishingtheCentreas and servicingrequirements. town centres,andtheconstraintsplacedonredevelopmentbyparking accommodate populationgrowth,theeconomicsofredevelopmentin the Centre’s highlevelsofpublictransportservice,theneedto The strategiesandplansintheMasterplantakeintoaccount the MasterplanandLEP andDCP controlsfortheCentre. modelling aswelleconomictestinghasinformedthedevelopmentof strategies intheMasterplan. Thorough urbandesignanalysisand The controlsinthissectionoftheDCP arebasedonthevisionand Plan, includingtheDesignCodeand Technical Manual. Rockdale Town CentreMasterplanandaccompanyingPublicDomain Town Centremustalsobeconsistentwiththeadoptedvisionof In additiontoprovisionsofthisDCP, anydevelopmentintheRockdale should beapplied. however wherethereareanydiscrepancies,thestandardsofthisPart area. All othersectionsofPart5.3MixedUse andDCP stillapply, controls inPart5.3MixedUsefordevelopmentswithintheaffected open spacewithinthisarea.Itsupersedesthe‘Developmentsetback’ B4 MixedUseinRockdale Town Centre,includinganyroadsand This sectionappliestotheareaoflandzonedB2LocalCentreand envelope controlswithinthe Town Centre. establishes developmentstandardsforheightandfurtherbuilding Buildings MapandDesignExcellenceCompetitionclausewhich These controlsworkinconjunctionwiththeRockdaleLEP Heightof implementation oftheRockdale Town CentreMasterplanvision. form controlstocomplementRockdaleLEP 2011 andfacilitatethe This sectionoftheDCP provides detailedbuildingdesignandbuilt was developedwiththecommunityandadoptedbyCouncil. A Masterplanforthefutureroleandcharacter ofRockdale Town Centre Explanation . 1. of thevariousstreetsinCentre. points foradevelopmentisproductoftheintendedroleandfunction The appropriatelocationanddesignofgroundfloorusesaccess Street Role D. C. B. A. Objectives to achievetheirdesiredrole. located withindevelopmentstoensurebuildingsinteractwiththestreet Rockdale LEP 2011. Itcontrolshowtheseusesarearrangedand This sectioncomplementsthepermissiblelandusessetoutin and sustainablebuildingdesign. quality anddiversehousingchoice,retailcommercialopportunities, activation andvibrancyoftheCentreaswellprovisionhigh It covershowthefunctionandlayoutofbuildingcontributesto of streetsandprecinctswithintheCentreareachieved. This sectionisconcernedwithensuringtheintendedroleandfunction 7.5.1 Buildinguseandfunction

all streetfrontages. building usesandaccesslocationssetoutinthefollowing tablefor Developments aretocomplywiththestandardsforgroundfloor The followingdiagramillustratestheroleofallstreetsinCentre. street activity. does notdetractfromthequalityandextentofretailservicesor the Centre’s existingservicelanenetworkandpublicparking, To ensureefficientcarparkingandvehicleaccesswhichmaximises levels ofamenity. To providehigherdensityhousingwithinthe Town Centrewithhigh changes tolandusedemandsandsocialdemographics. environmental impactandbeingabletoaccommodatefuture To ensurenewdevelopmentissustainablebyminimisingits the publicdomain. vibrancy oftheCentreandpositivelyaddressesengageswith To ensurenewdevelopmentincreasesthelevelofactivityand Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7.5 Rockdale Town Centre Part Xname x.x subpartname 7|41

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Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 x.x subpartname7.5Rockdale Town Centre Part Xname7SpecialPrecincts 7|44 3. style apartmentlivingforavarietyofhouseholddemographics. Rockdale Town Centreistheideallocationtoprovidedenseinnercity walking catchmentwillalsoaddtotheCentre’s activityandvibrancy. in theCentreisencouraged.IncreasedpopulationwithinCentre’s service andtheavailablerangeofretailing,greaterpopulationdensity Given theCentre’s highfrequencyandchoiceofpublictransport Residential apartmentdesign 2. Centre asshownintheStreetRoleDiagram. The Masterplanidentifiesanumberofpublicopenspacesinthe Town New publicopenspace 1. within theareaindicatedonStreetRoleDiagram. Therefore, provisionofthroughsitepedestrianlinksisencouraged pedestrian environment. or KingStreetPlaceandlaneways. This willcontributetoa vibrant providing additionalpedestrianconnectionsbetweenPrincesHighway Pedestrian movementwithinthecentreisencouragedbyretainingor Pedestrian connection

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rooms tobecreatedasneeded, Operable internalwallstoallowmultipleroomsorlarger single private livingareas, Units withlargehomeofficespacewhichisseparable from 2 or3bedroomunitswithallbedroomshavingensuites, and studiounit,sharingacommonentry, 3 bedroomunitswhichcanbedividedintoa2unit 10. 9. suites inthefutureshouldbeconsiderednewdevelopments. space, homeofficesandunitsabletobeconvertedcommercial increasing demandforcommercialofficespaceovertime.Commercial Given theanticipatedgrowthofCentrethereislikelytobean Commercial Space 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. and servicespace. developments toprovidevisitorandshopperparkingaswellloading to servicevisitors. These attributes reducethedemandonindividual The Centrealsohasasupplyofonandoff streetpubliccarparking which providesopportunitiesforconvenientservicingofdevelopments. Rockdale Town Centrebenefitsfromanextensivelanewaynetwork Parking andloading

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13m indepth. Each commercial/retailunitshouldbeatleast6minwidthand Commercial/retail usesmusthaveastreetfrontage. outlook ismoreamenable. any railwayorbusyroadandtheresidentialspacewhere on thesamefloor, providingthecommercial spaceadjoining Splitting lobbiestoprovidebothresidentialandcommercialuse D. C. B. A. Objectives Rockdale LEP 2011. are affected byclause6.14 DesignExcellenceandCompetitionin This sectionalsoprovidesbasicbuiltformguidanceforsitesthat buildings andappropriatesizescaleforstreetsopenspace. envelope ofdevelopmenttoensureadequateseparationbetween Rockdale LEP 2011. Itsetsoutwithinthisheightlimitthepermissible This sectioncomplementsthemaximumbuildingheightcontrolsin interest tothebuiltenvironment. articulation ofbuildingsimprovestheCentre’s appearanceandadds buildings createsassenseofspacewellhowthemodellingand and feelofstreetspublicspaces;howtheheightseparation It covershowtheformandcharacterofbuildingsaffects the quality streets andprecinctswithintheCentreisachieved This sectionisconcernedwithensuringtheintendedcharacterof 7.5.2 Buildingformandcharacter

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of continuous awning or Building design achieves proportion/scale oftheneighbouring streetwallbuildings. The designofthestreetwall buidingsshouldcomplementthe development sharesaboundarywithresidentialproperty. A minimum9mrearsetbackistobeprovidedwhere least 9m,andamaximumfacadelengthof40m. setback ofatleast4.5m,aseparationbetweenbuildings ofat The portionofthebuildingabove the propertyboundary. Levels abovethe3rdstoreyaretobesetbackatleast 6mfrom Gateway. boundary tosupportthelandscapefrontageofGreen Lower 3storeysaretobesetback3mfromtheproperty Articulation Zone Articulation Articulation Zone Articulation Articulation Zone Articulation Character -Setbacks Character Articulation Zone Articulation Articulation Zone Articulation ground level from podium colonnade building building colonnade building building Car Park Residential /Retail Residential Car Park Commercial Residential/ residential Commercial/ Retail Car Park Retail Car Park Retail Commercial Residential/ Build to Tower build to line (where required) Build to 3m line

line Tower Build to Line min. 6m Part 7SpecialPrecincts m3m 3m Tower Build to Line 3m Podium build to line (where required) 3m Property Boundary L ANE Deep Soil ZoneDeep Soil Property Boundary Property Boundary 3rdflooristohaveaside

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Rockdale DCP 2011 Weather protection intheform of continuous awning orcolonnade Provide ofroof avariety forms Provide ofroof avariety forms services into thedesign ofthe services services into thedesign ofthe services incorporate overuns lift and incorporate overuns lift and Glazed retail frontage at Articulation Zone Articulation Articulation Zone Articulation ground level building building Car Park Retail /Residential Residential Car Park Retail Residential

Tower Build to Line Deep Soil ZoneDeep Soil Build to line Build to Line 3m Podium Build to Line 2m3m Property Boundary Property Boundary E DG L OCA TYPE 1 TYPE S PACE O PEN

Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011) Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011) No vehicular crossings access atstreet level glazed retail frontage anddirect Build to thestreet alignment with the street boundary Residential usesto besetbackfrom devices for residential uses soundattenuationIncorporate x.x subpartname Part Xname

Rockdale DCP 2011 7.5 Rockdale Town Centre Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7|52 Provide footpaths oneithersideofthelane acoustic privacy isachieved acoustic privacy provided thatvisual+ boundary property Development canbe builtto thenew Provide ofroof avariety forms Articulation Zone Articulation Projecting ElementsZone No vehicular crossings colonnade of continuous awning or Weather protection intheform ground level Glazed retail frontage at above ground level Commercial/residential uses Upper levels to besetbackaminimumof3m Refer to Street Rolefor recommended uses 1. street wall. behind balconiesorthroughthedepthofopeningstomaintainastrong variation providedbymodulationorsteppingofthefacadeachieved street. A solidurbancharacterwithrobustmaterialsandinterest Strong streetedgedefinedbyunitsaddressingandoverlookingthe Local Core Weather protection intheform of continuous awning orcolonnade

Weather protection intheform Provide ofroof avariety forms Provide ofroof avariety forms services into thedesign ofthe services services into thedesign ofthe services b. a. section above): the StreetCharacterdiagram,buildingenvelopis(asper For LocalCorefrontagesofanydevelopmentasdesignatedby e. d. c. Provide ofroof avariety forms services into thedesign ofthe services incorporate overuns lift and incorporate overuns lift and Weather protection intheform good surveillance ofthelaneway good surveillance Refer to 7.5.2BuildingForm and incorporate overuns lift and Provide ofroof avariety forms services into thedesign ofthe services

Glazed retail frontage at of continuous awning or incorporate overuns lift and all development. Continuous weatherprotection(ieawning)shouldbe appliedto proportion/scale oftheneighbouringstreetwallbuildings. The designofthestreetwallbuidingsshouldcomplement the development sharesaboundarywithresidentialproperty. A minimum9mrearsetbackistobeprovidedwhere Levels abovethe4thstoreyaretobesetbackatleast 3m. Lower 4storeysaretobebuiltthepropertyboundary. of continuous awning or Building design achieves Articulation Zone Articulation Articulation Zone Articulation Articulation Zone Articulation Character -Setbacks Character Articulation Zone Articulation Articulation Zone Articulation ground level from podium colonnade building building colonnade building building Car Park Residential /Retail Residential Car Park Commercial Residential/ residential Commercial/ Retail Car Park Retail Car Park Retail Commercial Residential/ Build to Tower build to line (where required) Build to 3m line

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New Property Boundary 3m Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011)

A R T ERIAL Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011)

E DG Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011) Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011) Weather protection intheform of continuous awning orcolonnade Provide ofroof avariety forms Provide ofroof avariety forms services into thedesign ofthe services services into thedesign ofthe services incorporate overuns lift and incorporate overuns lift and Glazed retail frontage at Articulation Zone Articulation Articulation Zone Articulation ground level building building Car Park Retail /Residential Residential Car Park Retail Residential

Tower Build to Line Deep Soil ZoneDeep Soil Build to line Build to Line 3m Podium Build to Line 2m3m Property Boundary Property Boundary E DG L OCA TYPE 1 TYPE S PACE O PEN

Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011) Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011) No vehicular crossings access atstreet level glazed retail frontage anddirect Build to thestreet alignment with the street boundary Residential usesto besetbackfrom devices for residential uses soundattenuationIncorporate acoustic privacy isachieved acoustic privacy provided thatvisual+ boundary property Development canbe builtto thenew Provide footpaths oneithersideofthelane Provide ofroof avariety forms Articulation Zone Articulation Projecting ElementsZone No vehicular crossings colonnade of continuous awning or Weather protection intheform ground level Glazed retail frontage at above ground level Commercial/residential uses Upper levels to besetbackaminimumof3m Refer to Street Rolefor recommended uses Weather protection intheform of continuous awning orcolonnade Weather protection intheform Provide ofroof avariety forms Provide ofroof avariety forms services into thedesign ofthe services services into thedesign ofthe services Provide ofroof avariety forms services into thedesign ofthe services incorporate overuns lift and incorporate overuns lift and Weather protection intheform good surveillance ofthelaneway good surveillance Refer to 7.5.2BuildingForm and incorporate overuns lift and Provide ofroof avariety forms services into thedesign ofthe services Glazed retail frontage at of continuous awning or incorporate overuns lift and of continuous awning or Building design achieves Articulation Zone Articulation Articulation Zone Articulation Articulation Zone Articulation Character -Setbacks Character Articulation Zone Articulation Articulation Zone Articulation ground level from podium colonnade building building colonnade building building Residential /Retail Residential Car Park Car Park Commercial Residential/ residential Commercial/ Retail Car Park Retail Car Park Retail Commercial Residential/ Build to Tower build to line (where required) Build to 3m line

line Tower Build to Line min. 6m m3m 3m Tower Build to Line 3m Podium build to line (where required) 3m Property Boundary

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A R T ERIAL Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011)

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incorporate overuns lift and incorporate overuns lift and b. a. the sectionabove): the StreetCharacterdiagram,buildingenvelopistobe(asper For LocalEdgefrontagesofanydevelopmentasdesignatedby shares aboundarywithresidentialproperty. A minimum9mrearsetbackistobeprovidedwheredevelopment Glazed retail frontage at Articulation Zone Articulation

the lowerbuildtoline. Levels abovethe4thstoreyaretobesetbackatleast 3mfrom boundary Lower 4storeysaretobesetback2mfromtheproperty Articulation Zone Articulation ground level building building Car Park Retail /Residential Residential Car Park Retail Residential

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Rockdale DCP 2011 x.x subpartname Part Xname

Rockdale DCP 2011 7.5 Rockdale Town Centre Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7|54 No vehicular crossings access atstreet level glazed retail frontage anddirect Build to thestreet alignment with the street boundary Residential usesto besetbackfrom devices for residential uses soundattenuationIncorporate acoustic privacy isachieved acoustic privacy provided thatvisual+ boundary property Development canbebuiltto thenew Provide footpaths oneithersideofthelane Provide ofroof avariety forms Articulation Zone Articulation Projecting ElementsZone No vehicular crossings colonnade of continuous awning or Weather protection intheform ground level Glazed retail frontage at above ground level Commercial/residential uses 1. engage withlanewayusers. relationship withthelaneandbecomposedtocreateinterest surveillance ofthespace. The wholepodiumwillhaveadirect to thenarrowlanewayswithupperlevelunitsprovidingpassive Strong streetedgedefinitiononlowerlevelscreatingahumanscale Laneway

a. section above): Street Characterdiagram,thebuildingenvelopistobe(asper For Lanewayfrontagesofanydevelopmentasdesignatedbythe b. Upper levels to besetbackaminimumof3m Refer to Street Rolefor recommended uses

Weather protection intheform of continuous awning orcolonnade Levels abovethe3rdstoreyaretobesetbackatleast 3m setback asrequiredinbytheStreetSetback Table. Lower 3storeysaretobebuiltthepropertyboundary or Weather protection intheform Provide ofroof avariety forms Provide ofroof avariety forms services into thedesign ofthe services services into thedesign ofthe services Provide ofroof avariety forms services into thedesign ofthe services incorporate overuns lift and incorporate overuns lift and Weather protection intheform good surveillance ofthelaneway good surveillance Refer to 7.5.2BuildingForm and incorporate overuns lift and Provide ofroof avariety forms services into thedesign ofthe services Glazed retail frontage at of continuous awning or incorporate overuns lift and of continuous awning or Building design achieves Articulation Zone Articulation Articulation Zone Articulation Articulation Zone Articulation Character -Setbacks Character Articulation Zone Articulation Articulation Zone Articulation ground level from podium colonnade building building colonnade building building Car Park Residential /Retail Residential Car Park Commercial Residential/ residential Commercial/ Retail Car Park Retail Car Park Retail Commercial Residential/ Build to Tower build to line (where required) Build to 3m line

line Tower Build to Line min. 6m m3m 3m Tower Build to Line 3m Podium build to line (where required) 3m Property Boundary

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New Property Boundary 3m Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011)

A R T ERIAL Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011)

E DG Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011) Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011) Weather protection intheform of continuous awning orcolonnade Provide ofroof avariety forms Provide ofroof avariety forms services into thedesign ofthe services services into thedesign ofthe services incorporate overuns lift and incorporate overuns lift and Glazed retail frontage at Articulation Zone Articulation Articulation Zone Articulation ground level building building Car Park Retail /Residential Residential Car Park Retail Residential

Tower Build to Line Deep Soil ZoneDeep Soil Build to line Build to Line 3m Podium Build to Line 2m3m Property Boundary Property Boundary E DG L OCA TYPE 1 TYPE S PACE O PEN

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line Tower Build to Line min. 6m m3m 3m Tower Build to Line 3m Podium build to line (where required) 3m Property Boundary L ANE Deep Soil ZoneDeep Soil Property Boundary Podium Build to Line Property Boundary Property Boundary

Property Boundary CORE A R T ERIAL Existing Property Boundary 2m TYPE 2 TYPE S PACE O PEN C ORE L OCA

New Property Boundary 3m Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011)

A R T ERIAL Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011)

E DG Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011) Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011) the senseofvibrancyandcreatingfurthervisualinteres and thestreet.Buildingactivityvisiblefromopenspace,addingto design withencouragesinteractionbetweenoccupantsofthebuilding A definiteedgetotheopenspacewithan internallayoutandfacade Open SpaceType 1 2. Weather protection intheform of continuous awning orcolonnade

b. a. is tobe(asperthesectionabove): designated bytheStreetCharacterdiagram,buildingenvelop For OpenSpace Type 1frontagesofanydevelopmentas d. c. Provide ofroof avariety forms Provide ofroof avariety forms services into thedesign ofthe services services into thedesign ofthe services incorporate overuns lift and incorporate overuns lift and

Glazed retail frontage at Glazed retailfrontageshouldbeprovidedatgroundlevel. all development. Continuous weatherprotection(ieawning)shouldbe appliedto Levels abovethe6thstoreyaretobesetbackatleast 3m. Lower 6storeysaretobebuiltthepropertyboundary. Articulation Zone Articulation Articulation Zone Articulation ground level building building Car Park Retail /Residential Residential Car Park Retail Residential

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Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011) Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011) 7|55

Rockdale DCP 2011 No vehicular crossings access atstreet level glazed retail frontage anddirect Build to thestreet alignment with the street boundary Residential usesto besetbackfrom devices for residential uses soundattenuationIncorporate Provide footpaths oneithersideofthelane acoustic privacy is achieved acoustic privacy provided thatvisual + boundary property Development canbebuiltto thenew Provide ofroof avariety forms Articulation Zone Articulation Projecting ElementsZone No vehicular crossings colonnade of continuous awning or Weather protection intheform ground level Glazed retail frontage at above ground level Commercial/residential uses x.x subpartname Part Xname Rockdale DCP 2011 7.5 Rockdale Town Centre Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7|56 Upper levels to besetbackaminimum of3m Refer to Street Rolefor recommended uses Weather protection intheform of continuous awning orcolonnade Weather protection intheform 1. Provide ofroof avariety forms Provide ofroof avariety forms services into thedesign ofthe services services into thedesign ofthe services Provide ofroof avariety forms services into thedesign ofthe services space. solar accesstoKingStreetPlaceisvitalthesuccessofthispublic to thesenseofvibrancyandcreatingfurthervisualinterest.Sufficient and thestreet.Buildingactivityvisiblefromopenspace,adding design withencouragesinteractionbetweenoccupantsofthebuilding A definiteedgetotheopenspacewithan internallayoutandfacade Open SpaceType 2 incorporate overuns lift and incorporate overuns lift and

Weather protection intheform good surveillance ofthelaneway good surveillance Refer to 7.5.2BuildingForm and incorporate overuns lift and Provide ofroof avariety forms services into thedesign ofthe services Glazed retail frontage at of continuous awning or b. a. the sectionabove): by theStreetCharacterdiagram,buildingenvelopistobe(asper For OpenSpace Type 2frontagesofanydevelopmentasdesignated f. e. d. c. incorporate overuns lift and

of continuous awning or Building design achieves maximise solaraccesstoKingStreetPlace. Levels abovethe4thstoreyaretobesetbackatleast6m Lower 4storeysaretobebuiltthepropertyboundary. Glazed retailfrontageshould beprovidedatgroundlevel. all development. Continuous weatherprotection(ieawning)shouldbe appliedto Place. between 9amand3pmon22June(wintersolstice)to KingStreet Future developmentmustmaintainatleast3hoursof sunlight least 9m,andamaximumfacadelengthof40m. setback ofatleast4.5m,aseparationbetweenbuildings ofat The portionofbuildingabovethe4thflooristohave aside Articulation Zone Articulation Articulation Zone Articulation Articulation Zone Articulation Character -Setbacks Character Articulation Zone Articulation Articulation Zone Articulation ground level from podium colonnade building building colonnade building building Car Park Residential /Retail Residential Car Park Commercial Residential/ residential Commercial/ Retail Car Park Retail Car Park Retail Commercial Residential/ Build to Tower build to line (where required) Build to 3m line

line Tower Build to Line min. 6m m3m 3m Tower Build to Line 3m Podium build to line (where required) 3m Property Boundary L ANE Deep Soil ZoneDeep Soil Property Boundary Podium Build to Line Property Boundary Property Boundary

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New Property Boundary 3m Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011)

A R T ERIAL Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011)

E DG Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011) Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011) Weather protection intheform of continuous awning orcolonnade Provide ofroof avariety forms Provide ofroof avariety forms services into thedesign ofthe services services into thedesign ofthe services incorporate overuns lift and incorporate overuns lift and Glazed retail frontage at Articulation Zone Articulation Articulation Zone Articulation ground level building building Car Park Retail /Residential Residential Car Park Retail Residential

Tower Build to Line Deep Soil ZoneDeep Soil Build to line Build to Line 3m Podium Build to Line 2m3m Property Boundary Property Boundary E DG L OCA TYPE 1 TYPE S PACE O PEN

Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011) Maximum building height ( refer to Rockdale LEP 2011) 3. 2. 1. 9A, 18Byrantstreetand1MarketStreetRockdale. Byrant Street,19-25 York Street,444,446,448PrincesHighway, 15,9, The Town HeartandCivicPrecinctisdefinedaspropertiesat2,2A Town HeartandCivicPrecinct Structure PlanandthePublicDomainfortheseprecincts. to therelevantsectionofRockdale Town CentreMasterplan’s redevelopment oftheseprecincts.Particularregardshouldbegiven improvement andexpansiontothepublicdomainnetworkthrough The Rockdale Town CentreMasterplanenvisagessignificant and buildingdesigncontrolsinParts7.5.17.5.2. The followingcontrolsarerequiredinadditiontoanysetback,envelope Street RoleandCharacterdiagrams. have additionalrequirements. These precinctsareillustratedonthe across theCentre,therearealsoanumberofKeyprecinctswhich In additiontothebuildingdesignandbuiltformcontrolswhichapply 7.5.3

c. b. a. Market istobedesignedinconsultationwithCounciland: access toupperlevelusesisbeprovidedasperPart7.5.1. The purpose ofaFoodProvidoreMarket.Vehicle access,servicing,and The groundfloorofdevelopmentinthisprecinctistobeforthe ‘Open Space’Type 1frontageasperPart7.5.2. designed witha‘ContributoryRetail’ roleasperPart7.5.1,andan and PittLane.Buildingsfrontingthispublicopenspacearetobe A publicopenspaceistobeprovidedatthecornerofKingLane Domain Plan. the requirementsofParts7.5.1&7.5.2,Masterplan,andPublic A new Town Square istobeprovidedfrontingBryantStreetasper d.

Have afloortofinishedceilingheightofatleast4.5 metres. street frontagesaswelltheinternalmarketspace. and temporarymarkettennantswhichaddressthesurrounding Include avarietyofspacestocaterforlongterm,short term, Pitt Lanerespectively. new Town ParkandopenspaceatthecornerofKingLane Have itsprimaryandsecondaryaddressaccessfromthe Lane, MarketStreet,Pittandthenew Town Park. Be accessiblebypedestriansfrommultiplepointsonKing Key Precincts Part 7SpecialPrecincts 7.5 Rockdale Town Centre Part Xname x.x subpartname 7|57

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 x.x subpartname7.5Rockdale Town Centre Part Xname7SpecialPrecincts 7|58 4. 3. 2. 1. Chapel Lane:andNo.s6,8,1012Lister Avenue. 19, 21and21A BayStreetand1-911 ChapelStreetand13 The ChapelStreetPrecinctisdefinedaspropertiesatNo.s13,15- Chapel StreetPrecinct

b. a. It istobelocatedeither: pedestrians frombothChapelStreetandthenewpubliccarparking. frontage asperPart7.5.2. The spaceistobepubliclyaccessibleby a ‘ContributoryRetail’ roleasperPart7.5.1,andan‘OpenSpace’ Buildings frontingthispublicopenspacearetobedesignedwith A newpublicopenspaceistobeprovidedfrontingBayStreet. Council. location, eitheronoroff street. These spacesaretobededicated At least40publiccarspacesaretobeprovidedat-gradeinasingle c. b. a. achieve: redevelopment ofthisprecinctanddedicatedtoCouncilwhich Public roadsandpedestrianlinksaretobeincludedinthe further information. Council’s DesignCompetitionGuideline-ChapelStreetPrecinct for and urbandesignovertheChapelStreetPrecinct.Referto design competitionistodeliverthehigheststandardofarchitectural Competition ClauseinRockdaleLEP 2011. The purposeofa This Precinctissubjecttoclause6.14DesignExcellenceand

Pedestrian accessbetweenBayStreetandChapelLane space andBayStreet, Pedestrian accessfromChapelStreettothenewpublicopen Chapel Street, Vehicle accesstoChapelLanefromeither Lister Avenue or Opposite theterminationofGeorgeStreet. Adjoining thesideboundaryofChapel1BayStreet,or part notifications8 Rockdale DCP 2011 Part 8Notifications 8│2 time periodinwhichsubmissions willbeaccepted. development proposals,howsubmissionsshouldbe made andthe This sectionoftheDCP outlineswhowillbenotifiedofplanningand together toachievethebestpossibleoutcome. individuals interestedin,orlikelytobeaffected byaproposal,towork planning anddevelopmentprocessencourages all groupsand Community engagementpromotesasharedresponsibility inthe planning anddevelopmentprocess. Rockdale CityCounciliscommittedtoinvolvingthecommunity inthe Introduction Who willbenotifiedofdevelopmentapplications? 8.1 properties notifiedwillbe extended. surrounding propertiesshouldbenotified,thenthenumber of a preliminaryassessmentofproposalgreaternumber of be notifiedandshouldusedasaguide.Ifupon making The Tables listtheminimum numberofpropertieswhichwill Sydney Water andSTA, mayalsobenotified. For certaintypesofdevelopment,publicauthorities,such asRTA, has beenmade. once apreliminaryassessmentofthepotentialimpacts ofproposal number ofsurroundingpropertiestobenotifiedwill be determined development ortypeswhicharenotlisted,the For highriseresidentialflatbuildings,otherformsofmajor regard tothepotentialimpact. being madeforpropertiesdirectlyoppositeandadjoininghaving will bebasedonthenumberlistedin Tables, withanallowance an irregularshapedsubdivision,thenumberofpropertiesnotified Where adevelopmentsiteislocatedoncornerorformspartof occupiers willbenotifiedinadditiontotheOwnersCorporation. property isastratatitleddevelopment,allunitownersand properties aslistedinthe Tables. Incaseswheretheadjoining Letters willbesenttotheownersandoccupiersofsurrounding Table 4 Amendments toDevelopmentConsentsand Applications Table 3CommercialandLightIndustrialotherdevelopment Buildings andMixedUsePremises Table 2DualOccupancies,MultiDwellingHousing,ResidentialFlat Table 1DwellingHousesand Ancillary Development (excluding exemptdevelopmentandcomplyingdevelopment). and occupierswillbenotifiedforvarioustypesofdevelopment The Tables belowindicatehowmanysurroundingpropertyowners Advertisements appearintheCouncilColumnevery Thursday. the St.GeorgeandSutherlandShireLeaderasignonsite. consequences, anadvertisementwillbeplacedinthelocalpaper, Where adevelopmentproposalmayhavemorefarreaching within thenotificationarea. be notifiedifpropertiesinanadjoininglocalgovernmentareafall of impact,themorepeoplearenotified. AdjoiningCouncilswillalso development proposalarenotified. Thegreaterthelikelydegree All localresidentswhomayreasonablybeaffected bya Local Development

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Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 Part 8Notifications 8│4 of thelotonwhichworkswillbecarriedout. owner oroccupierofeachdwellingthatissituatedwithin20metres days’ noticeinwritingoftheintentiontocommenceworks the benefitofCDC(ordinarilyapplicant)togiveatleasttwo Development Certificate(CDC)whichrequiresthepersonhaving Development, aconditionmaybeplacedontheComplying However, dependingonthenatureandtypeofComplying submission inrelationtoExemptandComplyingDevelopment. Generally, thereisnoopportunityforthepublictomakea Development andthenotificationrequirement. for thetypesofdevelopmentidentifiedasExemptandComply Planning Policy(ExemptandComplyingDevelopment)2008 Please refertotheRockdaleLEP andStateEnvironmental carried outonceitiscertifiedbyCounciloran AccreditedCertifier. carried out.Complyingdevelopmentisthatcanbe Exempt developmentdoesnotrequireconsentfromCounciltobe Exempt andcomplyingdevelopment on atleasttwoseparateoccasions. on siteandanadvertisementwillbeplacedinthelocalnewspaper by thedevelopment,willbenotifiedletter. A signwillbeplaced in additionotherpersons,who,Council’s opinionmaybeaffected Immediate neighboursofthesetypesproposeddevelopmentand development consentandapprovalunderother Acts. development) that,inorderforittobecarriedout,requires Integrated developmentis(notbeingcomplying Statement (EIS),whichmustalsobeexhibited. Act, 1979andincludepreparationofanEnvironmentalImpact development bytheEnvironmentalPlanningand Assessment public consultationproceduresareestablishedfordesignated potential impactsontheenvironment.Specificassessmentand a certaintypeorscaleis“designated”generallybecauseofits Planning and Assessment Regulation2000.Developmentof by anenvironmentalplanninginstrumentortheEnvironmental Designated developmentisthatdeclaredassuch Designated DevelopmentandIntegrated gov.au Assessment Regulation2000 availableonNSWlegislationwebsitewww Environmental Planning& Assessment Act 1979andEnvironmentalPlanning & Further informationonnotification control plans? Who willbenotifiedofrezoningproposalsordevelopment within 28daysofthedecision. plan. Councilwillgivepublicnoticeofitsdecisioninthelocalpaper exhibited, approvetheplanwithalterations,ornotproceed Control PlanCouncilmayapprovetheplaninformitwas After consideringanysubmissionsonthedraftDevelopment days toinvitecommentsfromthecommunity. . The draftDevelopmentControlPlanwillbeexhibitedforatleast28 Leader andplacedonCouncil’s websitewww.rockdale.nsw.gov.au. be giveninthelocalpaper, theSt.GeorgeandSutherlandShire If CouncilpreparesadraftDevelopmentControlPlannoticewill Development ControlPlans extensive formsofcommunityengagement. of Councilinitiatedrezoning,themayundertakeother and cancoverthewholelocalgovernmentarea.Incases Rezoning proposalscanalsobeinitiatedbytheCouncilitself Minister toinvitecommentsfromthecommunity. proposal willbeexhibitedforaperiodoftimeasdeterminedbythe and placedonCouncil’s websitewww.rockdale.nsw.gov.au The in thelocalpaper, theSt.GeorgeandSutherlandShireLeader sent tothepropertiesasindicatedin Table 5.Noticewillbegiven prepares adraftLocalEnvironmentalPlan,notificationletterwillbe If Councilresolvestogivesupportarezoningapplicationand Rezoning Proposals .legislation.nsw . Part 8Notifications 8│5

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 Part 8Notifications 8│6 Subdivision Home Occupation Heritage Item Additional useinadwellinghousethatis within aHeritageConservation Area Demolition ofHeritageItemorbuilding Demolition Flag Poles Fences Retaining Walls, MasonryorBrickDividing 1 metreinheight Front andSideReturnFencesgreaterthan Satellite dishes Ancillary Structures Carport/Garage/Outbuilding orother DA Type Decks Swimming PoolsandSpas in floorarea(<50m²) changes withorwithoutaminorincrease Internal alterationsand/orminorexternal or abuildingwithinConservation Area Alteration or Additions toaHeritageItem Dwelling House Alterations or Additions to Two Storey Two StoreyDwellingHouse Dwelling House Alterations or Additions toSingleStorey Single StoreyDwellingHouse • • • • • • • • • • •

on theoppositesideof streetmaynotbenotified. *If thealterationsoradditions aretotherearofpropertyandnotvisiblefrom thestreet,properties New lots only Boundary Adjustment If visiblefromstreetandrear If visiblefromrear If visiblefromstreet If torear If infront If toside If to rear If in front If to side TABLE 1-DWELLINGHOUSES AND ANCILLARY DEVELOPMENT property) each sideof be notifiedon Street (halfto Same sideof affected side 1 oneach 4 0 0 2 4 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 4 2 2 2 2 of Street Opposite side 3* 0 3 0 0 3 4 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 3 0 0 Rear Street at 1 ifaffected 3 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 3 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 3 3 1 1 3 on site sign placed in paperand Advertised Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No for OlderPeopleorwithaDisability Boarding Houses,GroupHomes,Housing BBQ’s, Pergolas,Outbuildingsetc. Ancillary Developmentincl.awnings, Occupancy Torrens Title Subdivision ofDual Strata TitleSubdivision Alterations oradditions floor area(<50m²) changes withorwithoutminorincreasesin Internal alterationsand/orminorexternal Fences Retaining Walls, MasonryorBrickDividing 1 metreinheightexcludingcolumns Front andSideReturnFencesgreaterthan Satellite Dishes Decks ground floorCommercial Mixed UsePremisesupto4storeyabove up to4storeysor Flat Buildings Residential Premises High RiseResidentialorMixedUse Townhouses) Multi DwellingHousing(Villas and Dual Occupancyincl.grannyflats DA Type within aHeritageConservation Area Demolition ofHeritageItemorbuilding Demolition Flag Poles TABLE 2-DUAL OCCUPANCIES, MULTI DWELLINGHOUSING,RESIDENTIAL FLAT BUILDINGS AND • • • • • • • • • • •

with 10ormoredwellings with lessthan10dwellings If visiblefromstreetandrear If visiblefromrear If visiblefromstreet If torear If tofront If toside Iftorear Iftofront Iftoside MIXED USEPREMISES property) each sideof be notifiedon Street (halfto Same sideof To bedeterminedhaving regardtoscaleandpotentialimpact affected side 1 oneach To bedeterminedhavingregardtoscale 8 0 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 8 8 4 4 4 0 2 Street Opposite sideof opposite (plus2either side ifwith10ormore opposite plus2either opposite plus2either All immediately All immediately All immediately dwellings) side side 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 4 0 0 Part 8Notifications Rear Street at 1 ifaffected or opposite All abutting or opposite All abutting or opposite All abutting 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 3 0 0 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No 8│7

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 Part 8Notifications 8│8 additions) Worship, Recreation Areas (Neworalterations& Hospitals, Placesof Assembly, PlacesofPublic Community Facilities,Educational Establishments, Signage/Advertising Demolition Area Conservation Heritage Demolition ofaHeritageItemorbuildingwithin Brothels and Adult BookShops DA Type increase infloorarea(<1000m²GFA) internal and/orexternalworkswithorwithoutaminor Commercial, Retailor Automotive Businessincluding Minor Alterations or Additions toLightIndustry, GFA) Commercial, Retailor Automotive Business(>1000m² Major Alterations or Additions toLightIndustry, and 6:00a.m(Neworalterations &additions) or extensionoftradinghoursbetween12.00midnight New Hotels,ClubsandPlacesofPublicEntertainment before 6:00a.m.forCommercialDevelopment Extension oftradinghoursbeyond12.00midnightor or Automotive Business or Automotive Construction ofnewLightIndustry, commercial,Retail Minor ancillarydevelopmentoruse New RestaurantinCommercialZone midnight (exceptBrothelsand Adult BookShops) where theuseoperatesbetween6.00a.m.and12.00 Change ofCommercialUseinaZone Zone (incl.initialuseofacommercialpremise) Residential UseinaZoneorMixed Commercial, LightIndustrialUseorotherNon- Restaurant midnight and6:00a.m.orextensionofhoursa New Restaurantwithoperatinghoursbetween12.00 Industry Change ofuseLightIndustrytoanother Child carecentre • • • • • •

TABLE 3-COMMERCIAL,LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND OTHERDEVELOPMENT in ResidentialZone in CommercialZone operating outsideof6:00a.m.-6:00p.m operating between6:00a.m.and6:00p.m. minor (<1000m²GFA) major (>1000m²GFA) property) side of on each notified (half tobe of Street Same side Assessment Officershaving regard Assessment Officershavingregard To bedeterminedbyDevelopment To bedeterminedbyDevelopment 10 4 0 4 0 2 4 4 0 4 0 4 4 0 0 0 4 4 Street side of Opposite to location to location 10 3 0 3 0 3 3 3 0 4 0 3 3 0 0 0 3 3 Rear Street at 3 0 3 0 3 5 5 3 0 3 0 5 3 0 0 0 3 3 site placed on and sign in paper Advertised Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No DA Type Plan Type Section 96(1)ofEP&A Act 1979) error ormiscalculation(Applicationunder Amendment toaconsentcorrectan or affects alargearea applies toatypeofdevelopment Major rezoningorDCP that Site specific and Section96(2)ofEP&A Act 1979) change (ApplicationunderSection96(1A) Amendment toaconsentreflectminor surrounding development have reducedornogreaterimpacton it isdeterminedwhichconsideredto Minor amendmenttoanapplicationbefore Section 82A oftheEP&A Act 1979 Request forreviewofdeterminationunder it isdetermined Major amendmenttoanapplicationbefore TABLE 5–DRAFT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLANSORDRAFT DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLANS TABLE 4- AMENDMENTS TO CURRENT DEVELOPMENT CONSENTS AND APPLICATIONS property) side of on each notified (half tobe of Street Same side A rangeofcommunityconsultation undertaken forproposalsthatmay have asignificantimpactonthe methods willbeundertakenby 8 Wider notificationmaybe property) each sideof be notifiedon Street (halfto Same sideof All personspreviouslynotifiedandthosewho All personspreviouslynotifiedandthosewho To bedeterminedbyDevelopment Assessment Officers Street side of Opposite local area. Council 0 0 All made submissions made submissions having regardtopotentialimpact Rear Street at abutting or of Street Opposite side opposite All 0 0 Advertised inpaper exhibition ofadraft exhibition ofadraft (For thepurpose (For thepurpose Rear Street at of astatutory of astatutory LEP/DCP) LEP/DCP) Yes Yes Part 8Notifications 0 0 on site sign placed in paperand Advertised placed Sign No No No No No No 8│9

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 Part 8Notifications 8│10 How longdoIhavetomakemysubmission? How doImakeasubmission? 8.2 For furtherinformationrefertoCouncil’s website. Submissions canbemailed,faxedoremailedtoCouncil asfollows: site notice: timeframes fromthedateofCouncil’s letter, advertisementor Submissions mustbeinwritingandreceivedwithinthefollowing • • • Development ControlPlanorContributionsPlan: Development Application, anEnvironmentalPlanningInstrument, Please notethatadisclosurestatementisrequiredfor letter toyou,aswellinanyadvertisementorsignonthesite. number shouldbestated. This willbeshownonthenotification the caseofadevelopmentapplication,application the addressofpropertywheredevelopmentisproposed.In contact phonenumbermustbeclearlyshown. You mustalsostate Submissions mustbemadeinwritingandyourname,address is nolegalrequirementforyoutomakeasubmission. impact uponyourpropertyoraffect youramenity. However, there submission ifyouareconcernedthattheproposalmayadversely development controlplaninyoursubmission. You shouldmakea You maycommentonanyaspectofthedevelopment,rezoning or ROCKDALE NSW 2216 P.O. Rockdale CityCouncil Box General Manager Mailing address: 21

Development ControlPlan Local EnvironmentalPlan Integrated Development Designated Development/ Development application Exhibition SUBMISSIONS before thesubmissionofapplication; if thereportablepoliticaldonationorgiftismadewithin2years Customer ServiceCentre,2BryantSt,Rockdale. lodged statementsareavailableforinspectionatCouncil’s to therelevantconsentorapprovalauthoritywithin7days; lodgement oftheapplication,adisclosurestatementmustsent if thereportablepoliticaldonationorgiftismadeafter

28 days As determinedbytheMinister 30 days days) 14 days(Min.10working Timeframe What happenswithmysubmission? number) (You needtoincludeyourname,addressandcontactphone [email protected] Email address: 02) 95621777 Fax number: a DevelopmentControlPlan. made beforeitmakesadecisiontomake,alterornot proceedwith Regulation, 2000requiresCounciltoconsideranysubmissions Clause 21oftheEnvironmentalPlanningand Assessment development controlplan. consideration beforeadecisionismadewhethertoadopt a and areportdetailingallsubmissionsispreparedfor Council’s All writtensubmissionsareassessedbyaplanningofficer Development ControlPlans exhibited andsubmissionsconsideredbytheCouncil. regard towhetherthedraftLocalEnvironmentalPlanwasproperly presented totheMinisterforendorsement. The Ministeralsohas If Councildecidestoproceed,theLocalEnvironmentalPlanis Assessment Act, 1979. Environmental PlansunderthePlanningand Council isrequiredtohaveregardsubmissionsondraftLocal rezoning. consideration beforeadecisionismadewhethertosupportthe and areportdetailingallsubmissionsispreparedforCouncil’s All writtensubmissionsareassessedbyaplanningofficer Rezoning Applications andLocalEnvironmentalPlans Council musttakeintoconsiderationanysubmissionsmade. 1979 requiresthatbeforedeterminingadevelopmentapplication, Section 79CoftheEnvironmentalPlanningand Assessment Act, and isconsideredbeforetheapplicationapprovedorrefused. application. This reportgoestoamoreseniorofficeror Council Assessment Officerandincludedinareportonthedevelopment All writtensubmissionsareassessedbytheDevelopment Development Applications Part 8Notifications 8│11

Rockdale DCP 2011 Rockdale DCP 2011 Part 8Notifications 8│12 8.3 Will councilcontactmeagain? personally. meeting. You mayaddressthismeetingandpresentyourviews will receivealetternotifyingthemofthedateandtime considered ataCouncilmeeting,anyonewhomadesubmission In thecaseofadevelopmentproposal,LEP orDCP being considered ataCouncilmeeting Local EnvironmentalPlansandDevelopmentControlare policies, orwherethereisarequestbytheMayoranyCouncillor, Those applicationswhichsignificantlyexceedthecodesand and policiesaredeterminedbyadelegatedCouncilofficer. Many developmentapplicationswhichcomplywithCouncil’s plan 101 oftheEnvironmentalPlanningand Assessment Act. George andSutherlandShireLeader, inaccordancewithSection Regular publicnoticeofconsentsforapplicationsisgivenintheSt All partieswhomadesubmissionsarenotifiedofCouncil’s decision.

Notice ofDetermination definitions Rockdale DCP 2011 Definitions II Ground space (oracombinationof both)byvirtueofitsdesignanddimensions. Flexible spacemeansthewithina building thatcanbeusedaseitherresidentialorcommercial Facade meanstheexternalfaceof abuilding. Core meanstheverticalcirculation(eglift,stairs). and infrastructure,interconnect. A highly-connectedplacewillhave manypublicspacesorrouteslinkedtoit. Connectivity isthedegreetowhichnetworks,suchasstreets,railways, walkingandcyclingroutes,services Ceiling height transportation systemsanddesignfeatures. Built environment section. Building envelope streetscape. envelope. Inurbanareasthebuildtolineoftencorrespondsazerofrontsetback,establishconsistent Build toLine Building articulationalsoincludesmodellingoftheupperlevelandroofabuilding. articulation canenrichthebuilding’s streetaddressandcharacter, andshouldrespondtoitsorientation. Building articulation any changesinfacadealignment,balconies,baywindowsandsunshadingdevices. Articulation zone ANEF meansthe Australian NoiseExposureForecastwithinthemeaningof AS2021. enjoyment ofsunlight,views,privacyandquiet. individuals andthecommunity. Amenity isimportantinboththepublicandprivatedomainincludes Amenity meansthe’liveability’ orqualityofaplacewhichmakesitpleasantandagreeabletobeinfor configuration toanother. Adaptive reusemeanstheconversionofanexistingbuildingfromoneuse(s)toanotheror with mobilityimpairmentorlifecycleneeds(AustralianStandard4299: Adaptable housing health. emissions. Ancillary benefitscanalsoinclude anincreaseinthesenseofcommunityandimprovedmental travel andcanprovidebenefits,suchasincreasingdailyphysicalactivityreducinggreenhousegas Active transportreferstowalking,cyclingorusingpublictransport. Active transportisanalternativetocar Active frontagemeansthatthegroundfloorofabuildingisusedforoneorcombinationfollowing: mobility impairment(AustralianStandard1428:Designfor Access &MobilitySeries). Accessible housingmeansthatisdesignedandbuilttoaccommodatetheneedsofoccupantswith The followingdefinitionsareinadditiontothosecontainedRockdaleLEP active frontages. Gaps infrontage,blankwalls,louvregrillesforplantroomsorcarparkingareasarenotconsideredtobe • • • •

café orrestaurantifaccompaniedbyanentry entrance toresidential/commercialabove shopfront retail entrance toretail meanstheexisting groundlevelatthetime ofthedevelopmentapplication. meansafrontsetbackexpressedasrequireddistancefromthestreetedgeofbuilding meansthehorizontaldistancebetweenfinishedfloor levelandtheundersideofceiling. meanstheareaofthreedimensionalmodellingatperipherybuilding,including meansthestructuresandplacesinwhichwelive,work andplay, includinglanduses, meanstheareawithinwhichabuildingcanbebuilt, usually representedinplanand housingthatisdesignedandbuilttoaccommodatefuturechangessuitoccupants referstothethreedimensionaldesignofabuildinganditssurfaces.Building Adaptable Housing). 2011. characteristics thatinvitepeopletowalk. Walkability isthemeasureofoverallwalkingconditionsinan area. A placeiswalkablewhenhas connectivity). to describethelevelofserviceprovided(e.g.accessibility topublictransport,routes,frequenciesand comfort andsafetyarefactorsthatdeterminethequality oftransportsystems.Itisalsousedasaterm footpaths, bikepathsandrailwaylinesthatprovidethephysicalconnectionbetweenplaces. Travel time, Transport system(alsoreferredtoasmovementnetwork) accessible fromatleastoneroom.Maybeon-gradeoronastructure(podium). Terrace (outdoorarea)meansanunroofedandusuallypavedareaconnectedtoapartment zero sidesetbacksatthestreetfrontage. Street wallbuildings level mustbelocatedaminimumof2mabovegroundlevel. and designedsoastooffer visualprivacytotheoccupants.Privateopenspaceprovidedataboveground is appurtenanttoadwellingandintendedfortheexclusiveuseofoccupantslocated Private openspacemeansanareaoflandorabuild(suchasbalconyuncoveredroofterrace)which including streets,publicspaces,openspaceandbuildings. Public domain potential users. specifically, maximisingconnectionswithsurroundingstreetsandactivitiesmakingtheirroleclearto Permeability (inanurbandesigncontext)meansthedegreeofphysicalandvisualaccessibility;more housing. Penthouse meansaseparatedwellinglocatedontheroofareaofresidentialflatbuildingorshoptop decorative elementwhichestablishesthestreetwallheightofheritagebuildings. ofabalconyorroof.It low wallorbarrierattheedge isoftentakentorefer Parapet meansahorizontal On-grade meansongroundlevel(notabuildingstructure). clothes dryingrooms. including bathrooms,toilets,pantries,walk-inwardrobes,corridors,lobbies,photographicdarkroomsand Non-habitable room future adjoiningdevelopment,andeitheropentotheskyorglazed. Lightwell from builtforms.Inshort,anenvironmentwhichiseasilyunderstoodbypeople. Legibility known rangeandformingpartofthenaturalbiodiversityarea. Indigenous plantsoranimals specialised natureoccupiedneitherfrequentlynorforextendedperiodsoftime. walk-in wardrobe,corridorlobby, photographicdarkroom,clothesdryingroom,andotherspacesofa Habitable roommeansausedfornormaldomesticactivitiesotherthanbathroom,toilet,pantry, meanstheextenttowhichpeoplecanunderstandlayoutandfindtheirway means ashaftforairorlight,enclosedonallsideswhichhasthepotentialtobeby meansplacesorbuildingswithinanareawhichareavailableforpublicuseandaccess, meansspacesofaspecialisednaturenotoccupiedfrequentlyorforextendedperiods, meansbuildingsbuilttoaconsistentalignmentdefinestreetedge,generallywith meansaplantoranimalspeciesoccurringatplacewithinitshistorically isthephysicalinfrastructureofroads, , includingcues Definitions III

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