Assessment Table 1 - One Dwelling on a Lot (Clause 54)

Refer to Clause 54 of the Planning Scheme for objectives, decision guidelines and a full description of
standards.

Neighbourhood Character Clause 54.02

Title & Objective Standard Complies / Does not comply /
Variation required

1. Appropriate design response - N/A

A1 to the neighbourhood and site. Complies
Neighbourhood Character
Does not comply
Design respects existing
neighbourhood character or Variation required
contributes to a preferred Comments:
neighbourhood character.
[type here]
Design responds to features of the
2. Design respects the existing or - N/A
site and surrounding area.
preferred neighbourhood Complies
character & responds to site
features. Does not comply
Variation required
Comments:
[type here]
1. Dwelling oriented to front of - N/A
A2 the street. Complies
Integration with Street
Does not comply
Integrate the layout of development
with the street. Variation required
Comments:
[type here]
2. High fences avoided where - N/A
practicable. Complies
Does not comply
Variation required
Comments:
[type here]
3. Dwellings designed to promote - N/A
the observation of abutting Complies
streets / public open spaces.
Does not comply
Variation required
Comments:
[type here]

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Site Layout and Building Massing Clause 54.03
Title & Objective Standard Complies / Does Not Comply /
Variation Required

1. Walls of buildings should be - N/A

A3 setback from streets at least Complies
Street Setback the distance specified in the
schedule to the zone or Does not comply
Setbacks of buildings from a street
respect the existing or preferred If no distance is specified Variation required
neighbourhood character and make as outlined below. Comments:
efficient use of the site. Existing building on both [type here]
the abutting allotments
facing the same street &
site is not on a corner.
Min front Setback = average
setback of existing buildings
on abutting allotments facing
the front street or 9m,
whichever is the lesser.
2. Existing building + vacant site - N/A
either side of the subject site Complies
facing the same street & site is
not on a corner Does not comply
Min front Setback = same Variation required
setback of front wall of existing Comments:
building or 9m, whichever is
[type here]
the lesser.
3. There is no existing building - N/A
on either of the abutting Complies
allotments facing the same
street & site is not on a corner Does not comply
Min front Setback = 6m in Variation required
RDZ1 & 4m for other streets. Comments:
[type here]
4. The site is on a corner - N/A
If there is a building on Complies
the abutting allotment Does not comply
facing the front street
Variation required
Min front setback = same
distance as the setback Comments:
of the front wall of the [type here]
existing building on the
abutting allotment facing
the front street or 9m,
which ever is the lesser
If there is no building on
the abutting allotment
facing the front street, 6m
from street in RDZ1 And
4m for other streets.
Min setback from side
street = same setback of
existing building or 2m,
whichever is the lesser.

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Title & Objective Standard Complies / Does Not Comply /
Variation Required

1. The maximum building height - N/A

A4 should not exceed that Complies
Building Height specified in the schedule to
the zone. Does not comply
Building height respects the
existing or preferred neighbourhood Where no maximum height is Variation required
character. specified, the height should not Comments:
exceed 9m, unless the slope
[type here]
of the natural ground level
at any cross section
wider than 8m of the site of the
building is 2.5 degrees or
more, in this case max height
not to exceed 10m.
2. Changes of building height - N/A
should be graduated between Complies
new and existing buildings.
Does not comply
Variation required
Comments:
[type here]
1. Buildings should not exceed - N/A
A5 60% of the site covered, Complies
Site Coverage unless otherwise specified in a
schedule to the zone. Does not comply
Site coverage should respect the
existing or preferred neighbourhood Variation required
character and respond to the Comments:
features of the site.
[type here]
1. Site should not be covered by - N/A
A6 any more than 20% of Complies
Permeability impervious surface.
Does not comply
Reduce the impact of stormwater
run-off on the drainage system and Variation required
facilitate on-site stormwater Comments:
infiltration.
[type here]
1. Orientation of buildings should - N/A
A7 make appropriate use of solar Complies
Energy Efficiency Protection energy.
Does not comply
Achieve and protect energy efficient
dwellings. Variation required
Ensure the development s Comments:
orientation and layout reduce fossil [type here]
fuel energy use and makes
2. If practicable the living areas - N/A
appropriate use of daylight and
and private open space are to Complies
solar energy.
be located on the north side.
Does not comply
Variation required
Comments:
[type here]

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Variation Required

3. Solar access for north-facing - N/A

windows should be Complies
maximised.
Does not comply
Variation required
Comments:
[type here]
4. Siting and design of buildings - N/A
should not reduce the energy Complies
efficiency of adjoining
buildings. Does not comply
Variation required
Comments:
[type here]
1. Provide for the retention or - N/A
A8 planting of trees, where these Complies
Significant Trees are part of the neighbourhood
character. Does not comply
Development respects the
landscape character of the Variation required
neighbourhood and retains Comments:
significant trees on site.
[type here]
2. Replace significant trees - N/A
removed in 12 months prior to Complies
application.
Does not comply
Variation required
Comments:
[type here]
1. Two car spaces should be - N/A
A9 provided per dwelling with: Complies
Parking One space: minimum 6m Does not comply
Ensure car parking is adequate for long & 3.5m wide and
the needs of residents. covered or capable of Variation required
being covered. Comments:
Second space: minimum [type here]
4.9m long and 2.6m wide.
2. For spaces provided in a - N/A
garage, carport or otherwise Complies
constrained by walls, a double
space may be 5.5m wide. Does not comply
(measured inside the garage Variation required
or carport).
Comments:
A building may project into a
[type here]
car space, if it is at least 2.1m
above the space.
Note: The above standards do
not apply to extensions to
existing dwellings.

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Amenity Impacts Clause 54.04
Title & Objective Standard Complies / Does Not Comply /
Variation Required

1. New building not on or within - N/A

A10 150mm of a boundary should Complies
Side and Rear Setbacks be setback from side or rear
boundaries: Does not comply
Ensure the height and setback of a
building from a boundary respects distance specified in the Variation required
the existing or preferred schedule to the zone or Comments:
neighbourhood character and limits a minimum 1m, plus 0.3m [type here]
the impact on the amenity of for every metre of height
existing dwellings. over 3.6m up to 6.9m,
plus 1m for every metre
of height over 6.9m.
Refer to standards for more
information on
encroachments.
1. A new wall that is on or within - N/A
A11 150mm of a side or rear Complies
Walls on Boundaries boundary of a lot or a carport
constructed on or within 1m of Does not comply
Ensure the location, length and
a side or rear boundary of a Variation required
height of a wall on a boundary
lot, should not abut the
respects the existing or preferred Comments:
boundary for a length more
neighbourhood character and limits
than: [type here]
the impact on the amenity of
existing dwellings. 10m plus 25 % of the
remaining length of the
boundary of an adjoining
lot, or
Where there are existing
or simultaneously
constructed wall/carport
abutting the boundary on
an abutting lot, the length
of the existing or
simultaneously
constructed walls or
carports
whichever is the greater.
2. A new wall or carport may fully - N/A
abut a side or rear boundary Complies
where the slope and retaining
walls or fences would result in Does not comply
the effective height of the wall Variation required
or carport being less than 2m
Comments:
on the abutting property
boundary. [type here]

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Title & Objective Standard Complies / Does Not Comply /
Variation Required

3. The height of a new wall - N/A

constructed on or within Complies
150mm of a side or rear
boundary or a carport on or Does not comply
within 1m of a side or rear Variation required
boundary should not exceed
Comments:
an average of 3m, with no part
higher than 3.6m, unless [type here]
abutting a higher existing or
simultaneously constructed
wall.
Refer to 54.04-2 for further
clarification of the standards.
1. Buildings opposite an existing - N/A
A12 habitable room window should Complies
Daylight to Existing Windows provide a light court of at least
3sqm and a minimum of 1m Does not comply
Allow adequate daylight into
clear to the sky. (Calculation Variation required
existing habitable room windows.
area may include abutting lot).
Comments:
[type here]
2. Walls and carports of more - N/A
than 3m should be setback Complies
from the window at least 50%
of the height of the new wall if Does not comply
the wall is within a 55 degree Variation required
arc from the centre of the
Comments:
existing window.
Refer to 54.04-3 for further [type here]
clarification (a diagram is
included).
1. Building should be setback 1m - N/A
A13 if an existing north-facing Complies
North Facing Windows habitable room window is
within 3m of the abutting lot Does not comply
Allow adequate solar access to
boundary. (Add 0.6m to this Variation required
existing north-facing habitable room
setback for every metre of
windows. Comments:
height over 3.6m and add 1m
for every metre over 6.9m.) [type here]
Refer to 54.04-4 for further
clarification (a definition of a
north facing window and a
diagram is included).

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Title & Objective Standard Complies / Does Not Comply /
Variation Required

1. Where sunlight to the - N/A

A14 secluded private open space Complies
Overshadowing Open Space of an existing dwelling is
reduced at least 75% or Does not comply
Ensure buildings do not
40sqm with min. dimension of Variation required
unreasonably overshadow existing
3m, whichever is the lesser
secluded private open space. Comments:
area, the secluded private
open space should receive a [type here]
min. of 5 hours of sunlight
between 9am and 3pm on 22
September
If existing sunlight to the
secluded private open space
of an existing dwelling is less
than the requirements of this
standard, the amount of
sunlight should not be further
reduced.
1. A habitable room window, - N/A
A15 balcony, terrace, deck or patio Complies
Overlooking with a direct view into an
existing habitable window Does not comply
Limit views into existing secluded
within a horizontal distance of Variation required
private open space and habitable
9m should have either:
room windows. Comments:
A minimum offset of 1.5m
[type here]
from the edge of the
window to the edge of the
other.
Sill heights of at least
1.7m above floor level.
Obscure glazing in any
part of the window below
1.7m above floor level.
Permanently fixed
external screens to at
least 1.7m above floor
level and be no more
than 25% transparent.
2. Obscure glazing to 1.7m - N/A
above floor level may be Complies
openable if there are no direct
views as specified in this Does not comply
standard. Variation required
Comments:
[type here]

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Variation Required

3. Screens to obscure view - N/A

should be: Complies
Perforated panels or Does not comply
trellis with solid
translucent panels or a Variation required
maximum 25% openings. Comments:
Permanent, fixed and [type here]
durable.
Blended into the
development.
Refer to 55.04-4 for further
clarification (a diagram is
included).

On-Site Amenity and Facilities Clause 54.05

Title & Objective Standard Complies / Does Not Comply /
Variation Required

1. A habitable room window - N/A

A16 should be located to face: Complies
Daylight to New Windows An outdoor space with a Does not comply
Allow adequate daylight into new minimum area of 3sqm
habitable room windows. and minimum dimension Variation required
of 1m clear to the sky, not Comments:
including land on an
[type here]
abutting lot.
A verandah with at least
one third of its perimeter
open.
A carport with two or
more open sides and is
open for at least one third
of its perimeter.
1. Unless specified in the - N/A
A17 schedule to the zone, a Complies
Private Open Space dwelling should have private
open space of at least: Does not comply
Provide adequate private open
space for the recreation and service 80sqm or 20% of the Variation required
needs of residents. area of the lot, whichever Comments:
is the lesser, but not less
than 40sqm. [type here]

At least one part of the

private open space
should have a min. area
of 25 sqm with a min. 3m
at the side or rear of the
dwelling with convenient
access from a living
room.
1. The private open space should - N/A
A18 be located on the north side of Complies
Solar Access to Open Space the dwelling if practicable.
Does not comply
Allow solar access into secluded
private open space of a new Variation required
dwelling. Comments:
[type here]

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Title & Objective Standard Complies / Does Not Comply /
Variation Required

2. Southern boundary of open - N/A

space should be setback from Complies
any wall on the north side of
space by a minimum of 2m + Does not comply
0.9 x wall height. Variation required
Comments:
[type here]

Detailed Design Clause 54.06

Title & Objective Standard Complies / Does Not Comply /
Variation Required

1. Design of buildings should - N/A

A19 respect the existing or Complies
Design Detail preferred neighbourhood
character and address: Does not comply
Encourage design detail that
respects the existing or preferred Façade articulation & Variation required
neighbourhood character. detailing. Comments:
Window and door [type here]
proportions.
Roof form.
Verandahs, eaves and
parapets.
2. Garages and carports should - N/A
be visually compatible with the Complies
development and
neighbourhood character. Does not comply
Variation required
Comments:
[type here]
1. The front fence should - N/A
A20 complement the design of the Complies
Front Fences dwelling or any front fences on
adjoining properties. Does not comply
Encourage front fence design that
respects the existing or preferred Variation required
neighbourhood character. Comments:
[type here]

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Title & Objective Standard Complies / Does Not Comply /
Variation Required

2. A front fence within 3m of the - N/A

street should not exceed the Complies
maximum height specified in
the schedule to the zone. If no Does not comply
schedule is specified, the front Variation required
fence should not exceed:
Comments:
2m if abutting a RDZ1
[type here]
1.5m in any other streets.

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