Version 2 - Current Planning Scheme

6.2.6 Principal centre

This code applies to development where the code is identified as applicable in a table of assessment. When using this code, reference should be made to section 5.3.2 and where applicable, section 5.3.3 located in Part 5.

6.2.6.1 Purpose

The purpose of the Principal Centre zone code is to provide for:
1. A diverse and vibrant Gladstone CBD area centred on Goondoon Street.
2. A highly concentrated mix of uses including higher–order retail, commercial, employment, residential, health services, administrative, community cultural, recreational and entertainment activities and other uses.
3. An urban form characterised by tall buildings and high quality urban design and streetscape outcomes.
4. The region's major commercial office centre for major business and resource sector activities.
5. Short term accommodation opportunities to meet the needs of the resources and tourism sectors.
6. A level of amenity commensurate with a highly urbanised city centre.
The purpose of the zone will be achieved through the following overall outcomes:
1. High level retail, commercial, administrative, community, cultural and entertainment activities are provided.
2. A range of after hours activities support activation of the CBD.
3. Service industries integrate with other uses where they do not create an impact on surrounding land uses.
4. Development is safe, accessible and well–designed and incorporates public open spaces and urban pedestrian environments.
5. Development design reinforces Goondoon Street as the 'main street' through appropriate building setbacks and streetscape treatment
  Note—Streetscape treatments are undertaken in accordance with the CBD redevelopment planning scheme policy.
6. Development activates street frontages or identified primary frontages to promote a mix of employment opportunities, social contact and enhanced walking, cycling and public transport use
  Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.
7. Residential development, short–term accommodation and tourist accommodation is provided at an appropriate scale and integrates with and enhances the fabric of the city centre.
8. Buildings are of a scale, height and size that complement the city centre character for the area through design elements that reduce building bulk and create an attractive streetscape.
9. Development is designed to incorporate sustainable practices including maximising energy efficiency, water conservation and public/active transport use.
10. Development provides a high level of amenity for a highly urbanised centre and is reflective of the surrounding character of the area.
11. Public open space including malls, plazas, parks and gardens are provided where it enhances existing open space areas.
12. Development has access to infrastructure, compatible employment areas, nodes and essential services.
13. Development responds to land constraints, including but not limited to topography.
14. Development responds to heritage and character values through site design and adaptable reuse of heritage buildings.

6.2.6.2 Assessment benchmarks

Table 6.2.6.2.1—Accepted development subject to requirements and assessable development

Performance outcomes	Acceptable outcomes
Use – Caretaker's accommodation
PO1 Development for caretaker's accommodation: is subordinate to non–residential uses on the same site provides adequate private open space for residents does not compromise ground level business activities being established.	AO1.1 No more than 1 caretaker's accommodation unit is established on the site.
AO1.2 Caretaker's accommodation is a maximum of 100m2 GFA.
AO1.3 Caretaker's accommodation is located above the ground floor level or to the rear of ground level business activities
AO1.4 Caretaker's accommodation is provided with a private open space area which: is directly accessible from a habitable room, and where a balcony, a verandah or a deck, has a minimum area of 15m2 with a minimum horizontal dimension of 1.25m.
Use – Dwelling unit
PO2 Development does not compromise ground level business activities being established.	AO2 Dwelling units are located either above the ground floor level, or to the rear of ground level business activities.
PO3 Development must provide sufficient and accessible open space for residents needs.	AO3 Development provides a minimum of 16m2 private open space for each dwelling with a minimum dimension of 3m in any direction.
Uses – Food and drink outlet, Bar and Club
PO4 Hours of operation are limited to minimise nuisance on residential uses.	AO4 Where adjoining, or part of a building with residential uses (not including short term accommodation): hours of operation are limited to between 7am and 10pm, and the use does not involve amplified music audible external to the premises.
Use – Sales office
PO5 The use does not adversely impact on the amenity of the surrounding land uses and local character.	AO5.1 Development of the sales office is in place for no more than two years.
AO5.2 There are a maximum of 2 employees on site at any one time.
For all assessable development
Built form
PO6 Building height: is consistent with the intended character of the city centre does not result in a significant loss of visual amenity, and does not impact on airport operations.	AO6 Building height does not exceed 10 storeys and 60.5m AHD including any structures (both free standing and attached to buildings, including signs, masts or antennae).
PO7 Podiums are located on a primary frontage and: are low rise allow for active uses at street level that overlook the street or public thoroughfare, and are human scale at street level. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.	AO7.1 Development located on a primary frontage includes a podium that does not exceed 1 storey. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map. Refer to Diagram 6.2.6.2.1—Primary and rear frontage, for a site located on a primary frontage which also includes a rear frontage.
AO7.2 Development located on a primary frontage includes a minimum ground floor height of 4.5m (floor to floor).
PO8 Development: is proportionate to the size and street frontage of the site actively interfaces with streets and public spaces maintains and enhances the existing streetscape protects adjacent amenity maintains appropriate levels of light and solar penetration, air circulation, privacy for adjoining properties provides for public space and landscape areas, and reduces building bulk.	AO8 Development is in accordance with the following building types: Figure 1—Primary frontage building where identified on a primary frontage Figure 2—Secondary frontage building where not identified on a primary frontage. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map. Refer to Diagram 6.2.6.2.1—Primary and rear frontage, for a site located on a primary frontage which also includes a rear frontage.
Land use and tenancy mix
PO9 Development provides a fine grain mix of tenancies along Goondoon Street and identified primary frontages to support a range of retail, commercial, community, entertainment and recreational opportunities at street level. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO10 Where accommodation activities are proposed, residential density: is capable of being supported by local infrastructure and services can be achieved without creating conflict between residential and non–residential uses, and supports a concentrated residential population in proximity to local active and public transport networks.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO11 Retail development: occurs at a scale which provides for the small scale needs of residents, workers and tourists is compatible with the character of the area, and does not include large format, land consumptive commercial uses.	AO11 The maximum GFA for Hardware and Trade supplies is 250m2.
Building design and appearance
PO12 Buildings are designed to: respect and complement the existing character of the area maintain an appropriate human scale which is open and readily accessible from the street minimise the use of highly reflective materials, and respond to climatic conditions.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO13 Design elements contribute to an interesting and attractive building through: variations in materials and building form to enable articulation of facades and differentiation between buildings modulation in the façade, horizontally or vertically articulation of building entrances and openings corner treatments to address both street frontages, and elements which assist in wayfinding and legibility.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO14 Building caps and rooftops contribute to the architectural distinction of the building, and effectively screen service structures, lift over–runs, plant and equipment.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO15 Development is designed to facilitate the safety and security of people and property having regard to: maximising casual surveillance and sight lines exterior building design that promotes safety adequate lighting appropriate signage and wayfinding minimisation of personal concealment and entrapment locations, and building entrances, parking, loading and storage areas that are well lit and have clearly defined access points. Note—Applicants should have regard to Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Guidelines for Queensland.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Street interface
PO16 Development is oriented to address all street frontages, public open space and public areas to: promote interaction and casual surveillance concentrate and reinforce pedestrian activity avoid opaque facades to provide visual interest to the frontage, and clearly define the public and private realm.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO17 Buildings and pedestrian entries: are visible from the street and car parking areas incorporate sun and rain shelter such as overhangs, and are defined by design elements (such as doors and landscaping, etc).	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO18 Buildings includes windows and openings to: promote street life and business activities encourage strong indoor/outdoor relationships at ground level, and to facilitate casual surveillance.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO19 Development ensures safe, convenient and legible connections are provided: for pedestrians and cyclists to, from and within the site to public transport infrastructure, open space, parkland, public spaces and community–related activities.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO20 Development contributes towards high quality streetscape outcomes that integrate effectively with primary frontages along Goondoon Street. This may include the provision of street trees, street furniture, paving and public art. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map. Note—Streetscape treatments are undertaken in accordance with the CBD redevelopment planning scheme policy.	No acceptable outcome is nominated
PO21 Awnings: are provided along primary frontages complement and integrate with the front building façade protect street footpaths from rain and sun are continuous and compatible with existing pedestrian shelter and awnings allow for street trees and other landscaping are visually safe and amenable are cantilevered from the main building and do not include posts within the footpath, and are constructed of lightweight materials. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Landscape design
PO22 Landscape elements are integrated in the building design through planting at various levels including on top of podiums, rooftops and within storeys. Note—Applicants are also referred to the Landscaping code.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO23 Landscape treatments includes hard and soft elements that: is of a character and durability that reflects Gladstone's city centre enhance the appearance of the development extends from the street edge into building entrances, foyers and onto podiums emphasises a clear pedestrian entry point screen unsightly components provide shading, and reflects and reinforces a subtropical image through integrating landscape, outdoor and indoor spaces. Note—Applicants are also referred to the Landscaping code.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Amenity
PO24 Mixed–use premises must ensure the transmission of noise between residential and non–residential uses is minimised.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO25 Development minimises impacts on surrounding land and provides for an appropriate level of amenity within the mixed-use premises, having regard to: noise hours of operation traffic visual impact signage odour and emissions lighting access to sunlight privacy, and outlook.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO26 All uses: minimise noise, dust, odour or other nuisance from existing lawful uses, and minimise nuisance caused by noise, vibration and dust emissions generated by the state–controlled road and rail network in the vicinity.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Parking areas and access
PO27 Parking areas do not visually dominate the streetscape.	AO27.1 Parking areas are: located in a basement, or setback a minimum of 15m from any street frontage and screened to allow a building edge for active uses. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.
AO27.2 Vehicle loading areas: are screened from footpaths, streets and public areas by fences with screening at least 1.5m in height and are 50% visually permeable, and are not accessed via a primary frontage unless where there is no other access available to the site. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.
PO28 Crossovers are minimised to: reduce conflict with pedestrians, cyclists and public transport; and maintain high quality streetscape environments through footpaths & street trees.	AO28.1 Development is limited to one crossover.
AO28.2 Vehicular access is not located on a primary frontage unless where there is no other access available to the site. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.
Storage areas
PO29 Ancillary storage of goods or materials must be located in a manner that does not detract from the visual amenity of the local area.	AO29 Equipment, materials, goods and/or, machinery used on site are either: stored behind the front building setback and screened from view, or stored within a building.
Effects of development
PO30 Development responds sensitively to on–site and surrounding topography, coastal foreshores, waterways, drainage patterns, utility services, access, vegetation and adjoining land use, such that: any hazards to people or property are avoided any earthworks are minimised the retention of natural drainage line is maximised the retention of existing vegetation is maximised damage or disruption to sewerage, stormwater and water infrastructure is avoided, and there is adequate buffering, screening or separation to adjoining development.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO31 Residential development where located near port facilities, major industries and major infrastructure must mitigate the operational effects including: using air–conditioning or other energy–efficient ventilation, where necessary, to minimise the effects of odours and emissions, and comprehensive on site landscaping to provide visual relief from the industrial landscape.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Uses – Multiple dwelling, Retirement facility, Residential care facility, Rooming accommodation
PO32 Development on a primary frontage does not compromise ground level business activities being established.	AO32 Development on a primary frontage is located either above the ground floor level, or to the rear of ground level business activities. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.
PO33 Development provides a mix of housing sizes to meet housing needs across the community.	AO33 Development of 15 or more dwellings includes the following proportion of dwelling sizes: 25% – 1 bedroom or studio 40% – 2 bedrooms 15% – 3 bedrooms or more remaining 20% is unrestricted.
PO34 Development must provide sufficient and accessible open space for residents needs.	AO34.1 Open space is provided in accordance with the following building types: Figure 1—Primary frontage building where located on a primary frontage Figure 2—Secondary frontage building where not located on a primary frontage. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.
AO34.2 Private open space is directly adjacent to the main living area.
PO35 Open space is oriented to maximise solar access.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO36 Communal open space is: designed to provide useable areas for communal activities such as clothes drying and social interaction open to the sky, and is not dominated by landscaping.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO37 Habitable spaces must not directly overlook dwellings on adjacent land.	AO37 Habitable room windows of a dwelling unit are separated a minimum of 9m from a habitable room window or private open space of another dwelling unit unless: windows have translucent glazing or sill heights of at least 1.5m, or there is a 1.8m high dividing fence at ground level outlook from windows, balconies, and terraces of a dwelling unit is screened where screening is a permanent screen or perforated panels or trellises which have a maximum of 50% openings, and permanent and fixed, and designed to complement the development. Note—Refer below to Diagram 1—Privacy

Performance outcomes

Acceptable outcomes

Use – Caretaker's accommodation 

PO1

Development for caretaker's accommodation:

is subordinate to non–residential uses on the same site
provides adequate private open space for residents
does not compromise ground level business activities being established.

AO1.1

No more than 1 caretaker's accommodation unit is established on the site.

AO1.2

Caretaker's accommodation is a maximum of 100m2 GFA.

AO1.3

Caretaker's accommodation is located above the ground floor level or to the rear of ground level business activities

AO1.4

Caretaker's accommodation is provided with a private open space area which:

is directly accessible from a habitable room, and
where a balcony, a verandah or a deck, has a minimum area of 15m2 with a minimum horizontal dimension of 1.25m.

Use – Dwelling unit

PO2

Development does not compromise ground level business activities being established.

AO2

Dwelling units are located either above the ground floor level, or to the rear of ground level business activities.

PO3

Development must provide sufficient and accessible open space for residents needs.

AO3

Development provides a minimum of 16m2 private open space for each dwelling with a minimum dimension of 3m in any direction.

Uses – Food and drink outlet, Bar and Club

PO4

Hours of operation are limited to minimise nuisance on residential uses.

AO4

Where adjoining, or part of a building with residential uses (not including short term accommodation):

hours of operation are limited to between 7am and 10pm, and
the use does not involve amplified music audible external to the premises.

Use – Sales office

PO5

The use does not adversely impact on the amenity of the surrounding land uses and local character.

AO5.1

Development of the sales office is in place for no more than two years.

AO5.2

There are a maximum of 2 employees on site at any one time.

For all assessable development

Built form

PO6

Building height:

is consistent with the intended character of the city centre
does not result in a significant loss of visual amenity, and
does not impact on airport operations.

AO6

Building height does not exceed 10 storeys and 60.5m AHD including any structures (both free standing and attached to buildings, including signs, masts or antennae).

PO7

Podiums are located on a primary frontage and:

are low rise
allow for active uses at street level that overlook the street or public thoroughfare, and
are human scale at street level.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

AO7.1

Development located on a primary frontage includes a podium that does not exceed 1 storey.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map. Refer to Diagram 6.2.6.2.1—Primary and rear frontage, for a site located on a primary frontage which also includes a rear frontage.

AO7.2

Development located on a primary frontage includes a minimum ground floor height of 4.5m (floor to floor).

PO8

Development:

is proportionate to the size and street frontage of the site
actively interfaces with streets and public spaces
maintains and enhances the existing streetscape
protects adjacent amenity
maintains appropriate levels of light and solar penetration, air circulation, privacy for adjoining properties
provides for public space and landscape areas, and
reduces building bulk.

AO8

Development is in accordance with the following building types:

Figure 1—Primary frontage building where identified on a primary frontage
Figure 2—Secondary frontage building where not identified on a primary frontage.

Land use and tenancy mix

PO9

Development provides a fine grain mix of tenancies along Goondoon Street and identified primary frontages to support a range of retail, commercial, community, entertainment and recreational opportunities at street level.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO10

Where accommodation activities are proposed, residential density:

is capable of being supported by local infrastructure and services
can be achieved without creating conflict between residential and non–residential uses, and
supports a concentrated residential population in proximity to local active and public transport networks.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO11

Retail development:

occurs at a scale which provides for the small scale needs of residents, workers and tourists
is compatible with the character of the area, and
does not include large format, land consumptive commercial uses.

AO11

The maximum GFA for Hardware and Trade supplies is 250m2.

Building design and appearance 

PO12

Buildings are designed to:

respect and complement the existing character of the area
maintain an appropriate human scale which is open and readily accessible from the street
minimise the use of highly reflective materials, and
respond to climatic conditions.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO13

Design elements contribute to an interesting and attractive building through:

variations in materials and building form to enable articulation of facades and differentiation between buildings
modulation in the façade, horizontally or vertically
articulation of building entrances and openings
corner treatments to address both street frontages, and
elements which assist in wayfinding and legibility.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO14

Building caps and rooftops contribute to the architectural distinction of the building, and effectively screen service structures, lift over–runs, plant and equipment.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO15

Development is designed to facilitate the safety and security of people and property having regard to:

maximising casual surveillance and sight lines
exterior building design that promotes safety
adequate lighting
appropriate signage and wayfinding
minimisation of personal concealment and entrapment locations, and
building entrances, parking, loading and storage areas that are well lit and have clearly defined access points.

Note—Applicants should have regard to Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Guidelines for Queensland.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

Street interface

PO16

Development is oriented to address all street frontages, public open space and public areas to:

promote interaction and casual surveillance
concentrate and reinforce pedestrian activity
avoid opaque facades to provide visual interest to the frontage, and
clearly define the public and private realm.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO17

Buildings and pedestrian entries:

are visible from the street and car parking areas
incorporate sun and rain shelter such as overhangs, and
are defined by design elements (such as doors and landscaping, etc).

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO18

Buildings includes windows and openings to:

promote street life and business activities
encourage strong indoor/outdoor relationships at ground level, and
to facilitate casual surveillance.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO19

Development ensures safe, convenient and legible connections are provided:

for pedestrians and cyclists to, from and within the site
to public transport infrastructure, open space, parkland, public spaces and community–related activities.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO20

Development contributes towards high quality streetscape outcomes that integrate effectively with primary frontages along Goondoon Street. This may include the provision of street trees, street furniture, paving and public art.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

Note—Streetscape treatments are undertaken in accordance with the CBD redevelopment planning scheme policy.

No acceptable outcome is nominated

PO21

Awnings:

are provided along primary frontages
complement and integrate with the front building façade
protect street footpaths from rain and sun
are continuous and compatible with existing pedestrian shelter and awnings
allow for street trees and other landscaping
are visually safe and amenable
are cantilevered from the main building and do not include posts within the footpath, and
are constructed of lightweight materials.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

Landscape design

PO22

Landscape elements are integrated in the building design through planting at various levels including on top of podiums, rooftops and within storeys.

Note—Applicants are also referred to the Landscaping code.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO23

Landscape treatments includes hard and soft elements that:

is of a character and durability that reflects Gladstone's city centre
enhance the appearance of the development
extends from the street edge into building entrances, foyers and onto podiums
emphasises a clear pedestrian entry point
screen unsightly components
provide shading, and
reflects and reinforces a subtropical image through integrating landscape, outdoor and indoor spaces.

Note—Applicants are also referred to the Landscaping code.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

Amenity

PO24

Mixed–use premises must ensure the transmission of noise between residential and non–residential uses is minimised.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO25

Development minimises impacts on surrounding land and provides for an appropriate level of amenity within the mixed-use premises, having regard to:

noise
hours of operation
traffic
visual impact
signage
odour and emissions
lighting
access to sunlight
privacy, and
outlook.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO26

All uses:

minimise noise, dust, odour or other nuisance from existing lawful uses, and
minimise nuisance caused by noise, vibration and dust emissions generated by the state–controlled road and rail network in the vicinity.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

Parking areas and access

PO27

Parking areas do not visually dominate the streetscape.

AO27.1

Parking areas are:

located in a basement, or
setback a minimum of 15m from any street frontage and screened to allow a building edge for active uses.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

AO27.2

Vehicle loading areas:

are screened from footpaths, streets and public areas by fences with screening at least 1.5m in height and are 50% visually permeable, and
are not accessed via a primary frontage unless where there is no other access available to the site.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

PO28

Crossovers are minimised to:

reduce conflict with pedestrians, cyclists and public transport; and
maintain high quality streetscape environments through footpaths & street trees.

AO28.1

Development is limited to one crossover.

AO28.2

Vehicular access is not located on a primary frontage unless where there is no other access available to the site.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

Storage areas

PO29

Ancillary storage of goods or materials must be located in a manner that does not detract from the visual amenity of the local area.

AO29

Equipment, materials, goods and/or, machinery used on site are either:

stored behind the front building setback and screened from view, or
stored within a building.

Effects of development

PO30

Development responds sensitively to on–site and surrounding topography, coastal foreshores, waterways, drainage patterns, utility services, access, vegetation and adjoining land use, such that:

any hazards to people or property are avoided
any earthworks are minimised
the retention of natural drainage line is maximised
the retention of existing vegetation is maximised
damage or disruption to sewerage, stormwater and water infrastructure is avoided, and
there is adequate buffering, screening or separation to adjoining development.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO31

Residential development where located near port facilities, major industries and major infrastructure must mitigate the operational effects including:

using air–conditioning or other energy–efficient ventilation, where necessary, to minimise the effects of odours and emissions, and
comprehensive on site landscaping to provide visual relief from the industrial landscape.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

Uses – Multiple dwelling, Retirement facility, Residential care facility, Rooming accommodation

PO32

Development on a primary frontage does not compromise ground level business activities being established.

AO32

Development on a primary frontage is located either above the ground floor level, or to the rear of ground level business activities.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

PO33

Development provides a mix of housing sizes to meet housing needs across the community.

AO33

Development of 15 or more dwellings includes the following proportion of dwelling sizes:

25% – 1 bedroom or studio
40% – 2 bedrooms
15% – 3 bedrooms or more
remaining 20% is unrestricted.

PO34

Development must provide sufficient and accessible open space for residents needs.

AO34.1

Open space is provided in accordance with the following building types:

Figure 1—Primary frontage building where located on a primary frontage
Figure 2—Secondary frontage building where not located on a primary frontage.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

AO34.2

Private open space is directly adjacent to the main living area.

PO35

Open space is oriented to maximise solar access.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO36

Communal open space is:

designed to provide useable areas for communal activities such as clothes drying and social interaction
open to the sky, and
is not dominated by landscaping.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO37

Habitable spaces must not directly overlook dwellings on adjacent land.

AO37

Habitable room windows of a dwelling unit are separated a minimum of 9m from a habitable room window or private open space of another dwelling unit unless:

windows have translucent glazing or sill heights of at least 1.5m, or
there is a 1.8m high dividing fence at ground level
outlook from windows, balconies, and terraces of a dwelling unit is screened where screening is
a permanent screen or perforated panels or trellises which have a maximum of 50% openings, and
permanent and fixed, and designed to complement the development.

Note—Refer below to Diagram 1—Privacy

Figure 1—Primary frontage building

This building type can accommodate a diversity of land uses at higher intensities while still maintaining human scale at street level. Buildings are built to their front alignment allowing a range of finer grain uses such as shops and cafes to define main streets such as Goondoon Street and public spaces. A single storey podium defines the base of the buildings.

Element			Acceptable solutions
1.1	Minimum frontage		30m
1.2	Minimum area		1,500m2
1.3	Maximum building depth from the main street frontage		36m to OMP including podium
1.4	Residential open space		Minimum private open space of 16m2 per dwelling with a minimum dimension of 3m in any direction.
			Minimum communal open space of 20% of the site area with a minimum dimension of 10m in any direction.
1.5	Minimum setbacks	Podium (in all directions)	0m where abutting an existing podium or non–residential building.
		Front [1]	6m to main face of building (3m OMP in articulation zone [2]).
		Rear [3]	12m to OMP
		Side	Levels 2–6: 3m to OMP Levels 7+: 6m to OMP (9m where balconies overlook side boundary in any circumstance)
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Diagram 6.2.6.2.1—Primary and rear frontage

Where a site located on a primary frontage also has a rear frontage, the building treatment will be in accordance with the intent of this diagram as follows:

The podium extends across the entire depth of the site.
Car parking areas within the podium or basement are not permitted to extend to any street frontage and must be sleeved by the requisite frontage treatment for at least the full height of the podium or two storeys whichever is the greater.

6.2.6.2.1-primaryrearfrontage

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Figure 2—Secondary frontage building

This building type occurs generally on those streets in centres and mixed use areas where buildings are not required to provide active uses at ground level. These buildings may be single use commercial or residential buildings or vertically mixed use.

Element			Acceptable solutions
2.1	Minimum frontage		30m
2.2	Minimum area		1,500m2
2.3	Maximum building depth from the main street frontage		36m to OMP
2.4	Residential open space		Minimum private open space of 16m2 per dwelling with a minimum dimension of 3m in any direction
2.4	Residential open space		Minimum communal open space of 20% of the site area with a minimum dimension of 10m in any direction
2.5	Minimum setbacks	Front	6m to main face of building (3m OMP in articulation zone [2])
		Rear	12m to OMP
		Side	Levels 1–6: 3m to OMP Levels 7+: 6m to OMP (9m where balconies overlook side boundary in any circumstance)
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[1] Setback above podium level.

[2] Area from the main face of the building to the outermost projection where elements such as sun shading, balconies, roofs, eaves and overhangs project to assist in articulating the façade.

[3] The rear boundary is opposite the primary frontage of the site.

6.2.6 Principal centre

6.2.6.1 Purpose

6.2.6.2 Assessment benchmarks

Table 6.2.6.2.1—Accepted development subject to requirements and assessable development

Figure 1—Primary frontage building

Diagram 6.2.6.2.1—Primary and rear frontage

Figure 2—Secondary frontage building

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6.2.6 Principal centre

6.2.6.1 Purpose

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Table 6.2.6.2.1—Accepted development subject to requirements and assessable development

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