New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

WARRINGAH LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2011 - REG 8.5

8.5 Design excellence--Sites F, G and I

(1) This clause applies to development that--

(a) is on Site F, Site G or Site I, and

(b) involves the erection of a new building or external alterations to an existing building.

(2) Development consent must not be granted unless the consent authority considers that the development exhibits design excellence.

(3) In considering whether the development exhibits design excellence, the consent authority must consider the following--

(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 development will improve the quality and amenity of the public domain,

(c) whether the development detrimentally impacts on view corridors,

(d) how the development addresses the following matters--

(i) the suitability of the land for development,

(ii) existing and proposed uses and use mix,

(iii) heritage issues and streetscape constraints,

(iv) the relationship of the development with other existing or proposed development on the same site or on neighbouring sites in terms of separation, setbacks, amenity and urban form,

(v) bulk, massing and modulation of buildings,

(vi) street frontage heights,

(vii) environmental impacts including overshadowing, wind and reflectivity,

(viii) the achievement of the principles of ecologically sustainable development,

(ix) pedestrian, cycle, vehicular and service access, circulation and requirements,

(x) the impact on, and proposed improvements to, the public domain,

(xi) the quality and integration of landscape design.

(4) Development consent must not be granted to development in relation to a building that is, or will, be higher than 12 metres or 3 storeys, or both, unless--

(a) a design review panel has reviewed the development, and

(b) the consent authority considers the findings of the panel.

(5) In this clause--

"design review panel" means a panel of 3 or more persons established by the consent authority for the purposes of this clause.