New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

WARRINGAH LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2011 - REG 7.5

7.5 Design excellence within Dee Why Town Centre

In determining whether development exhibits design excellence, the consent authority must have regard to the following matters--

(a) whether a high standard of architectural design, materials and detailing appropriate to the building type and location will be achieved,

(b) whether the form and external appearance of the proposed development will improve the quality and amenity of the public domain,

(c) whether the building meets sustainable design principles in terms of sunlight, natural ventilation, wind, reflectivity, visual and acoustic privacy, safety and security and resources, energy and water efficiency,

(d) whether satisfactory arrangements have been made to ensure that the proposed design is carried through to the completion of the development concerned,

(e) whether the configuration and design of communal access and communal recreational areas within the residential elements of development incorporate exemplary and innovative treatments and will promote a socially effective urban village atmosphere,

(f) whether the development connects with and provides a high quality interface with surrounding streets and public domain areas at the pedestrian level,

(g) whether the development contributes to the provision of a network of green spaces, natural systems and semi-natural systems, including parks, waterways, bushland and private gardens that are strategically planned, designed and managed to support a good quality of life in an urban environment.