Table 1 – APARTMENT DESIGN GUIDE – DESIGN OBJECTIVE AND DESIGN CRITERIA

2-6 Lacey Street, Kogarah Bay & 186-190 Princes Highway, Beverley Park - DA SUBMISSION - Issue A 26.10.2018

OBJECTIVE DESIGN CRITERIA PROPOSED COMMENT

Part 3 - Siting the Development

3A Objective 3A-1 Built-form considers heritage item,
Site Analysis Site analysis illustrates that design decisions have been based on opportunities and neighbouring buildings with
On Merit
constraints of the site conditions and the relationship to the surrounding context adequate setbacks where required.

3B Objective 3B-1 The orientation of the built-form

Orientation Building types and layouts respond to the street and site while optimizing solar access maximizes solar access wherever
Complies
within the development possible.

Objective 3B-2 Strategic building setbacks and built-

Overshadowing of neighbouring properties is minimized during mid-winter form minimises overshadowing
Complies
impact on neighbouring property.

3C Objective 3C-1 Apartments are secure from the

Public Domain Transition between private and public domain is achieved without compromising safety street and are accessed through their
Complies
Interface and security respective central lobby.

Objective 3C-2 Landscaped setback areas provided

Amenity of the public domain is retained and enhanced to improve transition to the public
Complies
domain.

3D Objective 3D-1 1. Communal open space has a minimum area 24% Site area proposed with some
Communal and And adequate area of communal equal to 25% of the site On Merit apartments having more than the
Public Open Space open space is provided to 2. Developments achieve a minimum of 50% minimum requirement for private
enhance residential amenity and direct sunlight to the principal usable part of open spaces.
to provide opportunities for the communal open space for a minimum of 2
landscaping hours between 9am and 3pm on 21st June Complies Communal area is orientated north
(mid-winter) of the site achieving minimum 2
hours direct sun light.

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 Objective 3D-2 Communal open space provides a
Communal open space is designed to allow for a range of activities, respond to site Complies BBQ area and associated seating,
conditions and be attractive and inviting kitchen, paved areas, gym, toilet and
landscaping on all sides.

Objective 3D-3 Residential communal open space is

Communal open space is designed to maximize safety private and accessed via secure gates
Complies or through lobby B. Only tenants
have access to this area and will
require swipe key access.

Objective 3D-4
Public open space, where provided, is responsive to the existing pattern and uses of the N/A
neighbourhood

3E Objective 3E-1 Deep soil zones are to meet the following minimum
Deep Soil Zone Deep soil zone provides areas on requirements:
the site that allow for and Site Area Min. Deep Soil Zone
support healthy plant and tree Dimensions (% of the site
growth. They improve residential area)
amenity and promote Less than -
management of water and air 650m2 7%
quality 3m Complies 11% of site area provided with
650m2 - 1500m2 7% minimum dimension of 6m.
6m
Greater than 7%
1500m2
6m
Greater than 7%
2
1500m with
significant tree
cover
Objective 3F-1 Separation between windows and balconies is
3F Adequate building separation provided to ensure visual privacy is achieved.
Visual Privacy distances are shared equitably Minimum required separation distances from Complies Building separation adopted.
between neighbouring sites, to buildings to the side and rear boundaries are as
achieve reasonable levels of follows:

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 external and internal visual Building Height Habitable rooms Non-
privacy. and balconies habitable
Up to 12m (4 6m rooms
Note: Separation distances storeys) 3m
between buildings on the same
site should combine required Up to 25m (5-8 9m
building separations depending storeys) 4.5m
on the type of room.
Over to 25m (9+ 12m
storeys) 6m
Objective 3F-2 Façade articulations, landscaping and
Site and building design elements increase privacy without compromising access to light external screens are multi-purposed
and air and balance outlook and views from habitable rooms and private open space. in providing separation whilst
Complies
enhancing living environments.

3G Objective 3G-1 Pedestrian entries are clearly visible

Pedestrian Access Building entries and pedestrian access connects to and addresses the public domain Complies from the street frontage.
and Entries
Objective 3G-2 A strong break in front façade and
Access, entries and pathways are accessible and easy to identify articulation on a pedestrian scale
Complies
indicates street entrances.

Objective 3G-3
N/A
Large sites provide pedestrian links for access to streets and connection to destinations
3H Objective 3H-1 The vehicle access point has been
Vehicle Access Vehicle access points are designed and located to achieve safety, minimize conflicts designed away from the main
Complies
between pedestrians and vehicles and create high quality streetscapes. pedestrian entries.

3J Objective 3J-1 For development in the following locations:

Bicycle and Car Car parking is provided based
Parking on proximity to public
transport in metropolitan
Sydney and centres in regional
areas
• On sites that are within 800m of a railway
station or light rail stop in the Sydney
Metropolitan Area; or
• On land zoned, and sites within 400m of land
zoned, B3 Commercial Core, B4 Mixed Use of
equivalent in a nominated regional centre
Traffic report will be submitted with
Development Application.
93.2 spaces required as per DCP and
Complies 95 provided = 84 residential and 11
visitor spaces.

The minimum car parking requirement for residents

and visitors is set out in the Guide to Traffic
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 Generating Developments, or the car parking
requirement prescribed by the relevant council,
whichever is less.
The car parking needs for a development must be
provided off street.
Objective 3J-2 22 Bicycle parking provided (as per
Parking and facilities are provided for other modes of transport Complies DCP parking provision rate)

Objective 3J-3 Secure car park with lift access to all

Car park design and access is safe and secure Complies residential levels.

Objective 3J-4
Complies
Visual and environmental impacts of underground car parking are minimised
Objective 3J-5
N/A
Visual and environmental impacts of on-grade car parking are minimised
Objective 3J-6
N/A
Visual and environmental impacts of above ground enclosed parking are minimised

Part 4 – Designing the Building

4A Objective 4A-1 1. Living rooms and private open spaces of at 42/51 apartments = 82%
Solar and Daylight To optimise the number of least 70% of apartments in a building receive Receives min 2hr direct sunlight
Access apartments receiving sunlight a minimum of 2 hours of direct sunlight to living rooms and private open
Complies
to habitable rooms, primary between 9am and 3pm at mid-winter in the space.
windows and private open Sydney Metropolitan Area and in the
space. Newcastle and Wollongong local government
areas
2. In all other areas, living rooms and private
N/A
open spaces of at least 70% of apartments in
a building receive a minimum of 3 hours
direct sunlight between 9am and 3pm at mid-
winter 7/51 apartments = 14%
3. A maximum of 15% of apartments in a
Complies
building receive no direct sunlight between
9am and 3pm mid winter.

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 Objective 4A-2 Full height balcony windows/
Daylight access is maximized where sunlight is limited doors to maximize daylight
access.
Complies
Provision of skylights on some
units increases daylight access.

Objective 4A-3 Awnings/overhangs and external

Design incorporates shading and glare control, particularly for warmer months screens assist with diffusing glare
Complies
and providing shade.

4B Objective 4B-1
Natural Ventilation All habitable rooms are naturally ventilated
Objective 4B-2
The layout and design of single aspect apartments maximizes natural ventilation
Objective 4B-3
The number of apartments
with natural cross ventilation
is maximized to create a
comfortable indoor
environment for residents
4C Objective 4C-1
Ceiling Heights Ceiling height achieves
sufficient natural ventilation
and daylight access
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Complies
Complies
1. At least 60% of apartments are naturally cross Complies 35 Apartments achieve cross
ventilated in the first nine storeys of the ventilation.
building. Apartments at ten storeys or greater Deemed to comply at 70%
are deemed to be cross ventilated only if any
enclosure of the balconies at these levels allows
adequate natural ventilation and cannot be fully
enclosed Complies
2. Overall depth of a cross-over or cross-through
apartment does not exceed 18m, measured
glass line to glass line
Measured from finished floor level to finished ceiling Ceiling heights proposed are
level, minimum ceiling heights are: consistent with ADG
recommendations:
Minimum ceiling height for apartment and mixed use - 2.7 habitable
buildings - 2.4 non-habitable
Habitable Rooms 2.7m 3050 mm floor to floor provided
Non-Habitable 2.4m assuming 200mm thick slab,
For 2 Storey 2.7m for main living area floor Complies 30mm for flooring and 120 for
Apartments 2.4m for second floor, where its ceiling – 2700. Services to be
area does not exceed 50% of the maintained in non-habitable
apartment area spaces to maximise ceiling
Attic Spaces 1.8m at edge of room with a 30 heights in habitable areas.
degree minimum ceiling slope
If located in 3.3m for ground and first floor to
mixed use areas promote future flexibility
 Objective 4C-2 Habitable rooms are located
Ceiling height increases the sense of space in apartments and provides for well- directly adjacent openings and
proportioned rooms private open spaces where ceiling
is maximized.
Bulkheads are minimised where
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possible and services occupy
ceiling spaces of non-habitable
rooms to prevent unnecessary
reduced ceiling
heights.
Objective 4C-3
Ceiling heights contribute to the flexibility of building use over the life of the building
N/A

4D Objective 4D-1 1. Apartments are required to have the

Apartment Size and The layout of rooms within an following minimum internal areas:
Layout apartment is functional, well Apartment Minimum Internal Area
organised and provides a high Type
standard of amenity Studio 35m2
1 bedroom 50m2 All apartments comply with
Complies
2 bedroom 70m2 minimum internal areas
3 bedroom 90m2
The minimum internal areas include only one
bathroom. Additional bathrooms increase the
minimum internal area by 5m2each.
A fourth bedroom and further additional bedrooms
increase the minimum internal area by 12m2each
2. Every habitable room must have a window in All habitable room have a
an external wall with a total minimum glass minimum glass area of 10% of the
Complies
area of not less than 10% of the floor area of floor area of the room.
the room. Daylight and air may not be
borrowed from other rooms
Objective 4D-2 1. Habitable room depths are limited to a All habitable room depths are
Environmental performance of maximum of 2.5 x the ceiling height Complies less than 2.5x the ceiling height
the apartment is maximised
2. In open plan layouts (where the living, dining Window to kitchen dimension in
and kitchen are combined) the maximum Complies open plan living ranges between
habitable room depth is 8m from a window 4m to 6m

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 Objective 4D-3
Apartment layouts are
designed to accommodate a
variety of household activities
and needs
1. Master bedrooms have a minimum area of
10m2 and other bedrooms 9m2 (excluding
wardrobe space)
2. Bedrooms have a minimum dimension of
3m (excluding wardrobe space)
3. Living rooms or combined living/dining
rooms have a minimum width of:
• 3.6m for studio and 1 bedroom
apartments
• 4m for 2 & 3 bedroom apartments
4. The width of cross-over or cross-through
apartments are at least 4m internally to
avoid deep narrow apartment layouts
Complies Master bedrooms range from 3.4
x 3.0m (10.2 sqm) to 3.8 x 3.0
(11.4 sqm)
Complies
Other bedrooms range from 3.0 x
3.0m (9.0 sqm) to 3.4 x 3.0m
Complies (10.2 sqm)
Living spaces to all 2, 3 & 4
bedroom apartments have
minimum width of 4.0m
Living spaces to all 1 bedroom
apartments have minimum width
Complies of 3.8m

4E Objective 4E-1 1. All apartments are required to have primary All balconies in this development
Private Open Space Apartments provide balconies as follows: comply with the minimum depth
and Balconies appropriately sized private Dwelling Type Minimum Area Minimum Complies of 2m or 2.4m and relevant
open space and balconies to Depth minimum areas.
enhance residential amenity Studio 4m2 -
Apartments
1 Bedroom 8m2 2m
Apartments
2 Bedroom 10m2 2m
Apartments
3+ Bedroom 12m2 2.4m
Apartments
The minimum balcony depth to be counted as Complies Ground level POS have a
contributing to the balcony area is 1m minimum depth of 3m and
2. For apartments at ground level or on a complies to the minimum area
podium or similar structure, a private open
space is provided instead of a balcony. It
must have a minimum area of 15m2 and a
minimum depth of 3m

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 Objective 4E-2 Private open space is directly to a
Primary private open space and balconies are appropriately located to enhance living space, orientated to allow
liveability for residents Complies for maximized solar access and
ventilation

Objective 4E-3 Balconies and private open

Private open space and balcony design is integrated into and contributes to the overall spaces are integrated with the
Complies
architectural form and detail of the building building form and façade

Objective 4E-4 Private open spaces on ground

Private open space and balcony design maximises safety level have secure access gates
and apartments on upper levels
Complies
have compliant railings for
protection.

4F Objective 4F-1 1. The maximum number of apartments off a 2 lifts are provided. A maximum
Complies
Common Circulation Common circulation spaces circulation core on a single level is eight of 4 apartments share a lift on a
and Spaces achieve good amenity and 2. For buildings of 10 storeys and over, the level.
properly service the number of maximum number of apartments sharing a N/A
apartments single lift is 40
Objective 4F-2 Centralized lift lobby encourages
Common circulation spaces promote safety and provide for social interaction between social interaction and provides
Complies
residents amenity for doing so.

4G Objective 4G-1 In addition to storage in kitchens, bathrooms and All apartments have the storage
Storage Adequate, well designed bedrooms, the following storage is provided: requirement for each apartment.
storage is provided in each Dwelling Type Storage Size Volume Refer to storage diagram and
apartment Studio apartments 4m2 area schedule on architectural
1 bedroom 6m2 drawings.
apartments Complies
2 bedroom 8m2
apartments
3+ bedroom 10m2
apartments
At least 50% of the required storage is to be located
within the apartment
Objective 4G-2 Additional storage where
Additional storage is conveniently located, accessible and nominated for individual Complies provided is directly accessed on
apartments basement levels.

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4H Objective 4H-1 Where possible planting,
Acoustic Privacy Noise transfer is minimised through the siting of buildings and building layout circulation and non-habitable
Complies rooms are located to buffer
external noise sources.

Objective 4H-2 Appropriate acoustic measure

Noise impacts are mitigated within apartments through layout and acoustic treatments will be undertaken at CC stage.
Provisions have been made for
Complies wall thicknesses and floor to floor
heights for construction
methodology.

4J Objective 4J-1 Habitable rooms are generally

Noise and Pollution In noisy or hostile environments the impacts of external noise and pollution are setback from external noise of
minimised through the careful siting and layout of buildings Princes Highway, Lacey Street &
Complies
Wyuna Street through balconies,
landscaping and screens.

Objective 4J-2 Screens and landscaping are

Appropriate noise shielding or attenuation techniques for the building design, provided to assist in diffusing
Complies
construction and choice of materials are used to mitigate noise transmission noise transmission.

4K Objective 4K-1 A mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom

Apartment Mix A range of apartment types and sizes is provided to cater for different household types apartments/townhouse style
Complies
now and into the future apartments spread over the
residential floors
Objective 4K-2 A mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
The apartment mix is distributed to suitable locations within the building Complies apartments spread over the
residential floors
4L Objective 4L-1 Ground floor apartments have
Ground Floor Street frontage activity is maximised where ground floor apartments are located Complies direct access to the street.
Apartments
Objective 4L-2 Ground floor apartments are
Design of ground floor apartments delivers amenity and safety for residents Complies orientated to provide passive
surveillance.
4M Objective 4M-1 The facades have been carefully
Facades Building facades provide visual interest along the street while respecting the character designed with a mix of material
of the local area Complies palette. Composite cladding,
concrete frame and metal
screens details create a visually
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 interacting façade whilst
responding to the character of
the local area.
Objective 4M-2 Residential entry clearly
Building functions are expressed by the facade identified via different treatment
Complies in the façade (i.e. awning height
& recessed façade).

4N Objective 4N-1 Roof treatment is adapted from

Roof Design Roof treatments are integrated into the building design and positively respond to the the language of the lower level
Complies
street façade articulation and is setback
from the podium levels.
Objective 4N-2 Penthouse apartments on upper
Opportunities to use roof space for residential accommodation and open space are levels.
Complies
maximised

Objective 4N-3 Roof extends awning over

Roof design incorporates sustainability features windows and doors to habitable
Complies spaces to control sunlight during
summer.

4O Objective 4O-1 Landscaping and native plant

Landscape Design Landscape design is viable and sustainable selection provides shading and
privacy and contributes to the
Complies local climate. Selection of native
and low water usage trees reduce
water usage and maintenance.

Objective 4O-2 Where possible, landscaping has

Landscape design contributes to the streetscape and amenity Complies been included to provide amenity
and streetscape.
4P Objective 4P-1
Refer to Landscape Consultant’s
Planting on Appropriate soil profiles are provided Complies
details
Structures
Objective 4P-2 Refer to Landscape Consultant‘s
Complies
Plant growth is optimised with appropriate selection and maintenance details
Objective 4P-3
Planting on structures contributes to the quality and amenity of communal and public Refer to Landscape Consultant’s
Complies
open spaces details

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4Q Objective 4Q-1 Apartments are open plan in
Universal Design Universal design features are included in apartment design to promote flexible housing design providing a free-flowing
for all community members living quality with generous open
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space for occupant
flexibility.

Objective 4Q-2 5 of 50 apartments are adaptable

A variety of apartments with adaptable designs are provided Complies to meet council requirements
(10% of all dwellings)
Objective 4Q-3 All apartments have open plan
Apartment layouts are flexible and accommodate a range of lifestyle needs living and some have been
Complies
provided with study areas
allowing flexibility on the use.
4R Objective 4R-1 The rear of the heritage
Adaptive Reuse New additions to existing buildings are contemporary and complementary and enhance residence to be adapted to
an area's identity and sense of place communal area usage. It will be
greatly improved with the
Complies
construction of a timber deck
communal area with BBQ facility
and landscaping.

Objective 4R-2 Communal areas behind the

Adapted buildings provide residential amenity while not precluding future adaptive Complies heritage residence would provide
reuse high amenity to the residents.
4S Objective 4S-1
Mixed Use Mixed use developments are provided in appropriate locations and provide active street
N/A
frontages that encourage pedestrian movement

Objective 4S-2 Keyed entry required to

Residential levels of the building are integrated within the development, and safety and residential development.
Complies
amenity is maximised for residents

4T Objective 4T-1 Awning over entry helps define

Awnings and Signage Awnings are well located and complement and integrate with the building design the entry location and adds visual
Complies
interest in the street scape.

Objective 4T-2 Signage will be integrated into

Signage responds to the context and desired streetscape character entry porticoes. Details to be
Complies
provided at later stages.

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4U Objective 4U-1 Adequate light and ventilation to
Energy Efficiency Development incorporates passive environmental design Complies all habitable rooms

Objective 4U-2 BASIX assessment submitted with

Development incorporates passive solar design to optimise heat storage in winter and Complies the development application
reduce heat transfer in summer
Objective 4U-3 Apartments designed with
Adequate natural ventilation minimises the need for mechanical ventilation appropriate depths, ceiling
Complies
heights and planning to promote
airflow and natural ventilation.
4V Objective 4V-1 Water reducing fixtures and low
Water Management Potable water use is minimised Complies water usage landscaping
and Conservation implemented
Objective 4V-2
Refer to hydraulic engineer’s
Urban storm-water is treated on site before being discharged to receiving waters Complies
reports and drawings
Objective 4V-3
Refer to hydraulic engineer’s
Flood management systems are integrated into site design Complies
reports and drawings
4W Objective 4W-1 Waste storage is located at
Waste Management Waste storage facilities are designed to minimise impacts on the streetscape, building basement 1 within the
Complies
entry and amenity of residents development.

Objective 4W-2 Waste management document

Domestic waste is minimised by providing safe and convenient source separation and will be submitted with
Complies
recycling Development Application.

4X Objective 4X-1 Material proposed are robust and

Building Building design detail provides protection from weathering hard weathering minimizing
Maintenance maintenance.
Complies Building detailing will provide
protections to opening and
control leaching etc.

Objective 4X-2 Generally, maintenance of the

Systems and access enable ease of maintenance building can be directly accessed
Complies via individual unit, internal
lobbies or back of house facilities.

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 Objective 4X-3 Natural and resilient material
Material selection reduces on-going maintenance costs selection of stone, rendered
concrete, powder coated
Complies aluminium extrusion and
composite cladding reduces on-
going maintenance.

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