General landscape design and works

PO1

Landscape design of both public and private spaces:

1. complements the intended character of the streetscape and zone, and
2. is functional and designed to be visually appealing in the long–term.

PO2

Landscape works and plant selection ensure:

1. climatically appropriate species are planted
2. the provision of shade in appropriate locations
3. an appropriate mix of soft and hard elements, and
4. planting densities and stock sizes are suitable for their location, purpose and hardiness.

AO2.1

Selected tree species within communal recreation areas are to provide at least 30% shade coverage within 5–10 years of planting.

AO2.2

A minimum of 50% of landscaped areas are to be covered in soft landscaping (turf areas and planting beds), with at least 25% of that area being planting.

PO3

Street trees are provided in appropriate locations to:

1. provide shade for pedestrians along footpaths
2. reinforce the legibility of the movement network
3. avoid damage to public or private property or infrastructure
4. enhance the character of the streetscape, and
5. ensure visibility is maintained from entrances and exits to properties and at intersections.

AO3.1

Street trees are provided at the rate whichever is the lesser of:

1. one street tree per lot frontage or one tree per 10 linear metres of road frontage or
2. a minimum of 1 tree per 400m2 of site area.

AO3.2

Species of street trees are selected in accordance with the plant species list in Table 9.3.4.3.2

PO4

Street treatments including pavement, seating, lighting, rubbish bins are provided to:

1. enhance the usability and amenity of streets and public spaces
2. facilitate social interaction, and
3. maintain clean streetscapes.

PO5

Wherever possible, landscape design facilitates the retention and integration of mature existing vegetation, both within and external to the site.

AO5.1

Existing mature trees and vegetation are retained and incorporated into the landscape design.

AO5.2

Removed or damaged mature vegetation is replaced with mature vegetation of a comparable quantity and species.

Landscaping along boundaries and edges

PO6

Planting and landscape elements along boundaries and edges assist in:

1. maintaining privacy between adjoining buildings
2. protecting local views, vistas and sightlines
3. enhancing the visual appearance of the built form
4. screening service, utility and parking areas
5. minimising noise impacts between noise sources and sensitive receiving environments, and
6. reducing the visual impact of acoustic fences, retaining walls and long unbroken walls.

Open air car parking

PO7

Open air car parking areas are provided with suitable levels of shade through the use of appropriate planting.

AO7.1

Shade trees are located at the rate of 1 tree per 6 car spaces.

AO7.2

Wheel stops are provided to protect vegetation.

AO7.3

Tree selection is in accordance with plant species list.

Sustainability

PO8

Landscape design including irrigation methods optimise water and energy efficiency and responds appropriately to local conditions, by:

1. maximising the exposure to the prevailing summer breezes and the north–east winter morning sun
2. minimising exposure to the prevailing winter winds and western summer sun
3. optimising shade to create useable and comfortable areas, and
4. maintaining infiltration to subsurface soil.

Safety

PO9

Landscape elements enhance the safety, legibility of places and do not undermine the surveillance of paths, walkways, parking areas, streets and public spaces by ensuring:

1. landscape elements (including signage and other infrastructure) does not interfere with sightlines
2. spaces are well lit, free from obstructions and clearly defined by landscape treatments, and
3. public and private areas are clearly distinguishable and accessible.

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

AO9.1

Plant selection adjacent to pedestrian movement areas provides a clear trunk of at least 2m at maturity.

AO9.2

Understorey planting maintains a height of less than 600mm at maturity.

Maintenance

PO10

Landscape elements do not adversely affect stormwater quantity or quality by ensuring:

1. the flow of water along overland flow paths is not restricted
2. opportunities for water infiltration are maximised, and
3. areas of pavement, turf and mulched garden beds are appropriately located and adequately drained.

PO11

Landscape elements:

1. provide high levels of durability and robustness
2. are cost effective, and
3. have the ability to be maintained conveniently over the long–term.

PO12

Drainage of podium planters allows for flush out in future and is adequately drained.

PO13

Landscape works and plant selection protects the structural integrity and function of:

1. buildings and structures;
2. overhead and underground services, and
3. other forms of infrastructure.