(1) A consent authority must not consent to a development application made pursuant to this Chapter unless the consent authority is satisfied that the applicant has taken into account a site analysis prepared by the applicant in accordance with this clause.(2) A site analysis must:(a) contain information about the site and its surrounds as described in subclauses (3) and (4), and(b) be accompanied by a written statement (supported by plans including drawings of sections and elevations and, in the case of proposed development on land adjoining land zoned primarily for urban purposes, an aerial photograph of the site):(i) explaining how the design of the proposed development has regard to the site analysis, and(ii) explaining how the design of the proposed development has regard to the design principles set out in Division 2.(3) The following information about a site is to be identified in a site analysis:(a) Site dimensions:length
width
(b) Topography:spot levels and/or contour
north point
natural drainage
any contaminated soils or filled areas
(c) Services:easements
connections for drainage and utility services
(d) Existing vegetation:location
height
spread of established trees
species
(e) Micro climates:orientation
prevailing winds
(f) Location of:buildings and other structures
heritage features and items including archaeology
fences
property boundaries
pedestrian and vehicle access
(g) Views to and from the site(h) Overshadowing by neighbouring structures(4) The following information about the surrounds of a site is to be identified in a site analysis:(a) Neighbouring buildings:location
height
use
balconies on adjacent properties
pedestrian and vehicle access to adjacent properties
(b) Privacy:adjoining private open spaces
living room windows overlooking site
location of any facing doors and/or windows
(c) Walls built to the site’s boundary:location
height
materials
(d) Difference in levels between the site and adjacent properties at their boundaries(e) Views and solar access enjoyed by neighbouring properties(f) Major trees on adjacent properties(g) Street frontage features:poles
trees
kerb crossovers
bus stops
other services
(h) The built form and character of adjacent development (including buildings opposite on both sides of the street(s) fronted):architectural character
front fencing
garden styles
(i) Heritage features of surrounding locality and landscape(j) Direction and distance to local facilities:local shops
schools
public transport
recreation and community facilities
(k) Public open space:location
use
(l) Adjoining bushland or environmentally sensitive land(m) Sources of nuisance:flight paths
noisy roads or significant noise sources
polluting operations
(n) Adjoining land uses and activities (such as agricultural activities)
31 Design of in-fill self-care housing
In determining a development application made pursuant to this Chapter to carry out development for the purpose of in-fill self-care housing, a consent authority must take into consideration (in addition to any other matters that are required to be, or may be, taken into consideration) the provisions of the Seniors Living Policy: Urban Design Guideline for Infill Development published by the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources in March 2004.
32 Design of residential development
A consent authority must not consent to a development application made pursuant to this Chapter unless the consent authority is satisfied that the proposed development demonstrates that adequate regard has been given to the principles set out in Division 2.