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Landscaping and screening

A04 proposes a 2 metre planting strip and 6 metre green-wall rigging. The screening should not be treated as if it removes the building's underlying height and bulk.

Shown in documentsEN-0016

A04 shows a 2 metre planting strip and 6 metre green-wall rigging

Drawing A04 labels a 2 metre wide landscaping strip and green-wall rigging fixed vertically to a wall at a height of 6 metres.

What this does not prove: The drawing does not prove the time to maturity, final coverage or long-term survival of planting.
Primary sourceApplicant's DA26/1308 plans | Page 41“2m WIDE LANDSCAPING STRIP CONTAINING LOWER INFILL NATIVE PLANTS”Open the source pagePrimary sourceApplicant's DA26/1308 plans | Page 41“GREEN WALL: S.S RIGGING CABLES (6m high vertical fixed to wall)”Open the source page
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Applicant's claimEN-0005

The applicant states an overall height of up to about 12 metres

The development summary says court-clearance requirements result in an overall building height of up to about 12 metres above natural ground level.

What this does not prove: “Approximately 12m” is the applicant's stated precision. This note does not independently survey the building height.
Primary sourceApplicant's planning report in the DA26/1308 package | Page 12“The internal padel court clearance requirements for the competition grade doubles courts result in an overall building height of up to approximately 12m relative to natural ground level.”Open the source page
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Applicant's claimEN-0023

Detailed plant selections are proposed for the building-permit stage

The applicant asks for approval to be conditioned so that detailed plant selections are supplied later, at the building-permit stage.

What this does not prove: A landscape concept is lodged. This note concerns the timing of the detailed plant selections, not the absence of all landscaping material.
Primary sourceApplicant's planning report in the DA26/1308 package | Page 15“We request an Development Approval is conditioned to require a detailed landscaping plan with plant selections is provided at the building permit stage.”Open the source page
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Shown in documentsEN-0040

The Scheme lists height, noise, access, landscaping and hours as condition topics

The Scheme allows conditions about building height and design, use and noise, access and parking, landscaping, lighting and operating hours.

What this does not prove: Conditions cannot necessarily cure every problem. The Scheme notes that a condition should not change the nature of the application.
Primary sourceLocal Planning Scheme No. 3 | Page 121“design of buildings and associated development, including architectural character, floor levels, height, facades and roofing”Open the source pagePrimary sourceLocal Planning Scheme No. 3 | Page 121“use and occupation of premises including the nature of tenancies, control of access, limitation of occupancy and control of noise”Open the source pagePrimary sourceLocal Planning Scheme No. 3 | Page 121“hours of operation and/or occupation of premises or defined areas or activities”Open the source page
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Questions worth asking

  • What will residents see when the building opens and before planting matures?
  • How will screening performance and maintenance be secured over time?

CAMPAIGN POSITION

Refuse DA26/1308 in its current form.

Only if approved anyway: If approved anyway, require effective screening without using it as a substitute for reducing the building.