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APPENDIX G. DRAFT HORNSBY LEP LAND USE TABLE Zone R2 Low Density Residential 1 Objectives of zone To provide for the housing needs of the community within a low density residential environment. To enable other land uses that provide facilities or services to meet the day to day needs of residents. 2 Permitted without consent Environmental protection works; Home occupations. 3 Permitted with consent Boarding houses; Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Child care centres; Community facilities; Dwelling houses; Educational establishments; Emergency services facilities; Exhibition homes; Flood mitigation works; Group homes; Home based child care; Home businesses; Information and education facilities; Places of public worship; Public administration buildings; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Respite day care centres; Roads; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Veterinary hospitals; Water reticulation systems. 4 Prohibited Backpacker’s accommodation; Farm stay accommodation; Hotel or motel accommodation; Serviced apartments; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 3. Zone R3 Medium Density Residential 1 Objectives of zone To provide for the housing needs of the community within a medium density residential environment. To provide a variety of housing types within a medium density residential environment. To enable other land uses that provide facilities or services to meet the day to day needs of residents. 2 Permitted without consent Environmental protection works. 3 Permitted with consent Attached dwellings; Boarding houses; Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Child care centres; Community facilities; Dwelling houses; Emergency services facilities; Flood mitigation works; Group homes; Home based child care; Home occupations; Multi dwelling housing; Neighbourhood shops; Places of public worship; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Residential flat buildings; Respite day care centres; Roads; Semi detached dwellings; Seniors housing; Water reticulation systems.
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APPENDIX G. DRAFT HORNSBY LEP LAND USE TABLE

Zone R2 Low Density Residential

1 Objectives of zone

• To provide for the housing needs of the community within a low density residential environment.

• To enable other land uses that provide facilities or services to meet the day to day needs of residents.

2 Permitted without consent

Environmental protection works; Home occupations.

3 Permitted with consent

Boarding houses; Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Child care centres; Community facilities; Dwelling houses; Educational establishments; Emergency services facilities; Exhibition homes; Flood mitigation works; Group homes; Home based child care; Home businesses; Information and education facilities; Places of public worship; Public administration buildings; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Respite day care centres; Roads; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Veterinary hospitals; Water reticulation systems.

4 Prohibited

Backpacker’s accommodation; Farm stay accommodation; Hotel or motel accommodation; Serviced apartments; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 3.

Zone R3 Medium Density Residential

1 Objectives of zone

• To provide for the housing needs of the community within a medium density residential environment.

• To provide a variety of housing types within a medium density residential environment.

• To enable other land uses that provide facilities or services to meet the day to day needs of residents.

2 Permitted without consent

Environmental protection works.

3 Permitted with consent

Attached dwellings; Boarding houses; Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Child care centres; Community facilities; Dwelling houses; Emergency services facilities; Flood mitigation works; Group homes; Home based child care; Home occupations; Multi dwelling housing; Neighbourhood shops; Places of public worship; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Residential flat buildings; Respite day care centres; Roads; Semi detached dwellings; Seniors housing; Water reticulation systems.

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4 Prohibited

Any development not specified in item 2 or 3.

Zone R4 High Density Residential

1 Objectives of zone

• To provide for the housing needs of the community within a high density residential environment.

• To provide a variety of housing types within a high density residential environment.

• To enable other land uses that provide facilities or services to meet the day to day needs of residents.

2 Permitted without consent

Environmental protection works.

3 Permitted with consent

Boarding houses; Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Child care centres; Community facilities; Dwelling houses; Emergency services facilities; Flood mitigation works; Home based child care; Home occupations; Neighbourhood shops; Places of public worship; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Residential flat buildings; Respite day care centres; Roads; Shop top housing; Water reticulation systems.

4 Prohibited

Any development not specified in item 2 or 3.

Zone B2 Local Centre

1 Objectives of zone

• To provide a range of retail, business, entertainment and community uses that serve the needs of people who live in, work in and visit the local area.

• To encourage employment opportunities in accessible locations.

• To maximise public transport patronage and encourage walking and cycling.

• To provide for residential uses, but only as part of a mixed use development.

2 Permitted without consent

Environmental protection works.

3 Permitted with consent

Boarding houses; Child care centres; Commercial premises; Community facilities; Educational establishments; Entertainment facilities; Function centres; Group homes; Hostels; Information and education facilities; Medical centres; Passenger transport facilities; Recreation facilities (indoor); Registered clubs; Respite day care centres; Restricted

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premises; Roads; Service stations; Shop top housing; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Water reticulation systems; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 4.

4 Prohibited

Agriculture; Airstrips; Air transport facilities; Animal boarding or training facilities; Boat launching ramps; Boat building and repair facilities; Boat sheds; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Cemeteries; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Correctional centres; Crematoria; Depots; Eco-tourist facilities; Electricity generating works; Environmental facilities; Exhibition homes; Exhibition villages; Extractive industries; Farm buildings; Forestry; Freight transport facilities; Heavy industrial storage establishments; Helipads; Highway service centres; Home businesses; Home occupations (sex services); Industrial training facilities; Industries; Industry retail outlets; Jetties; Marinas; Moorings; Mooring pens; Mortuaries; Open cut mining; Port facilities; Research stations; Residential accommodation; Rural industries; Sewerage systems; Sex services premises; Storage premises; Truck depots; Vehicle body repair workshops; Vehicle repair stations; Warehouse or distribution centres; Waste or resource management facilities; Water recreation structures; Water supply systems; Wharf or boating facilities; Wholesale supplies.

Zone SP2 Infrastructure

1 Objectives of zone

• To provide for infrastructure and related uses.

• To prevent development that is not compatible with or that may detract from the provision of infrastructure.

2 Permitted without consent

Environmental protection works; Roads; Water reticulation systems.

3 Permitted with consent

The purpose shown on the Land Zoning Map, including any development that is ordinarily incidental or ancillary to development for that purpose.

4 Prohibited

Any development not specified in item 2 or 3.

Zone RE1 Public Recreation

1 Objectives of zone

• To enable land to be used for public open space or recreational purposes.

• To provide a range of recreational settings and activities and compatible land uses.

• To protect and enhance the natural environment for recreational purposes.

• To protect and maintain areas of bushland which are of ecological value.

2 Permitted without consent

Environmental protection works.

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3 Permitted with consent

Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Camping grounds; Caravan parks; Car parks; Cemeteries; Child care centres; Community facilities; Emergency services facilities; Environmental facilities; Flood mitigation works; Kiosks; Public administration buildings; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (major); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Respite day care centres; Roads; Water reticulation systems.

4 Prohibited

Any development not specified in item 2 or 3.

Zone W1 Natural Waterways

1 Objectives of zone

• To protect the ecological and scenic values of natural waterways.

• To prevent development that would have an adverse effect on the natural values of waterways in this zone.

• To provide for sustainable fishing industries and recreational fishing.

• To provide for a limited range of development that facilitates access to the waterways.

2 Permitted without consent

Environmental protection works; Moorings.

3 Permitted with consent

Aquaculture; Boat launching ramps; Environmental facilities; Jetties; Water recreation structures; Water reticulation systems.

4 Prohibited

Business premises; Hotel or motel accommodation; Industries; Multi dwelling housing; Recreation facilities (major); Residential flat buildings; Restricted premises; Retail premises; Seniors housing; Service stations; Warehouse or distribution centres; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 3.

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Epping Town Centre Urban Activation Precinct

March 2013

Prepared for NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure

Amendment to Hornsby Development Control Plan

2012 (current exhibited copy)

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Contents

1 Epping Town Centre Core: Introduction 1

2 Epping Town Centre – Future Character 2

3 Site requirements 3

4 Height and Scale 4

5 Setbacks 4

6 Zone interface 8

7 Landscaping and open space 9

8 Safety and security 12

9 Vehicular access and parking 12

10 Building design 14

11 Pedestrian and vehicular permeability and amenity 15

12 Active Street Frontages and Address 18

13 Mixed Use 20

14 Residential mix 20

15 Environmental management 21

16 Public Domain Works 21

List of figures

Figure 1 Epping Town Centre boundaries 1

Figure 2 Building setbacks 6

Figure 3 Oxford Street setbacks 7

Figure 4 Zone interface controls 8

Figure 5 Open space and landscaping 10

Figure 6 Podium planting provision 11

Figure 7 Podium planting dimensions 11

Figure 8 Pedestrian and Cyclist Access 16

Figure 9 Pedestrian links and laneways 17

Figure 10 Active frontages and street address 19

List of tables

Table 1 Maximum storey height 4

Table 2 Parking rates 13

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1 Epping Town Centre Core: Introduction

These provisions apply to development within the Epping Town Centre (Hornsby). The Epping Town Centre straddles the boundaries of the Hornsby and Parramatta local government areas. It has been identified by the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure as an Urban Activation Precinct (UAP).

The Epping Town Centre Core (Hornsby) is depicted in Figure 1, together with the Epping Town Centre Core (Parramatta) and the wider Epping Town Centre area.

It is noted that the provisions of this part of the DCP prevail where there are inconsistencies with any other part of this DCP.

Figure 1 Epping Town Centre boundaries

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2 Epping Town Centre – Future Character

Epping is a compact and vibrant town centre in an important strategic location. The town centre has grown and developed either side of Epping Railway Station and benefits from excellent rail access to most major employment locations in the Sydney metropolitan region through the Main North Line, the Epping to Chatswood Rail Link and the future North West Rail Link.

Compact and vibrant activity centre

Epping Town Centre will grow and develop as the retail, commercial, residential and cultural heart of Epping. The town centre will build upon its compact character and increased activity will occur in the Town Centre Core, being areas located with good access to the rail station. The majority of new residential dwellings will be developed in the Town Centre Core along with a range of retail, commercial and cultural activities at lower levels that can meet the needs of the local population.

Responsive scale and built form

New development and growth of Epping Town Centre balances the need to accommodate higher density commercial, retail and residential development within the Centre Core whilst responding to the character and significance of conservation areas and lower density areas on the fringe of the Town Centre Core.

Higher density commercial, retail and residential development will be achieved in the form of high quality towers located in the Town Centre Core. Towers buildings will be setback from street alignments so that they do not visually dominate the street, allow a pedestrian scale to be maintained at street level and reduce overshadowing impacts on the public domain.

Better streets and local connections

New development within the Town Centre Core will contribute to creating better quality streets, new and improved local connections, especially for pedestrians and cyclists and a revitalised public domain.

A finer grain structure of local connections reinforced by active and continuous ground level uses and clearer and safer connections can reinforce the role of the main streets as the core retail/commercial area, provide good pedestrian amenity and assist pedestrian safety.

Epping Town Centre’s streets will be defined and characterised by 2-4 storey podium development at the edge of the street, providing a range of easily accessible retail, commercial and other activities at lower levels.

Improvements to local connections that can benefit the town centre include more effective and high quality pedestrian links across the railway line, new through site vehicular connections, new vehicular laneways, better cycleway connections and new / improved pedestrian laneway and arcade connections.

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Better spaces and places

New development within the Town Centre Core will contribute to creating better local parks, plazas, spaces and places that form part of a revitalised public domain.

On the western side of the rail line, opportunities include a potential new public space in Rawson Street and better connections to and integration of Boronia Park. On the eastern side of the rail line opportunities include a potential new civic space located on Pembroke Street to the north of Epping Branch Library.

3 Site requirements

Desired outcome

Encourage amalgamation of lots to achieve the future character and the desired outcome of the Epping Town Centre.

Prescriptive measures

a) For development exceeding six storeys in height, the minimum site area is 2,000m² and the minimum lot width at the street frontage is 40 metres.

b) Site amalgamation is encouraged to realise the development potential envisaged. Isolation of small sites may result in poor built form outcomes. The applicant needs to demonstrate how small lots (less than 2,000m²) will not be isolated by new development or that a credible documented process has been followed to purchase the isolated lot for a fair market value.

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4 Height and Scale

Desired outcome

a) Development with a scale and intensity compatible with the role and function of the centre and its identification as a UAP.

b) Development that emphasises a Town Centre core around the Railway Station and medium density development on the fringe of the Town Centre core to be compatible low density scale development elsewhere.

Prescriptive measures

Building bulk and depth

a) Building floor plates above the fifth storey are not to exceed:

(i) For residential development, 700m² of gross floor area; and

(ii) For commercial development, 1,200m² of gross floor area.

Building height

b) The height of buildings in storeys should not exceed that corresponding the maximum LEP height under Table 1.

Table 1 Maximum storey height

Zone Maximum height in metres under LEP

Maximum number of storeys

R2 Low Density Residential 8.5 2

9 2

R3 Medium Density Residential 12 3

18 5

R4 High Density Residential 11 3

12 3

18 5

28 8

48 15

B2 Local Centre 18 5

48 15

72 22

5 Setbacks

Desired outcome

Well articulated building forms with an appropriate scale and built form that encourages commercial activity and provides for appropriate building separation for pedestrian, resident and occupier amenity.

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Prescriptive measures

Street setbacks

a) Podiums of two to three storeys are to be built to the street with a zero setback as identified in Figure 2.

b) The podiums of the buildings facing the junction of Langston Place, Pembroke Street, Oxford Street and Cambridge Street are to be a minimum 3 storeys in height, with a zero setback, whilst defining and positively addressing this space.

c) Above the podium, towers are to be setback as per tower setbacks identified in Figure 2. The towers of buildings fronting Oxford Street are to be setback at least 12 metres from the Oxford Street boundary as illustrated in Figure 3.

d) Where landscape setbacks are identified Figure 2, a 4 metre setback between the boundary and front building alignment is required. The landscape setback should include planting, large trees and turf. Car parking (including basement parking) and hard surface areas (excluding driveways and access paths) are not permitted within this setback.

e) Where the building alignment is setback from the street alignment, balconies may project up to 600 mm into front building setbacks, provided the cumulative width of all balconies at that particular level totals no more than 50% of the horizontal width of the building façade.

f) Minor projections into front building lines and setbacks for sun shading devices, entry awnings and cornices are permissible.

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Figure 2 Building setbacks

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Figure 3 Oxford Street setbacks

Side setbacks

g) 0 metre side setbacks are permissible up to three storeys for commercial and retail component of a development. Above three storeys, development should be setback at least 6 metres from the side boundary.

Rear setbacks

h) 0 metre rear setbacks of up to third storeys are permissible where a development adjoins another non-residential or mixed use development within the Town Centre Core. In other instances, and above the third storey, development should be setback at least 6 metres from the rear boundary.

i) Residential components of a development must comply with the minimum building separation distances prescribed under the Residential Flat Design Code.

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6 Zone interface

Desired outcome

To protect the amenity of low density residential lands adjacent to higher density development.

Prescriptive measures

a) Built form interface with low density residential lots

(i) Development on sites that share a boundary with a low density residential lot (Land Use Zones R1 and R2) is to be a maximum of 3 storeys within 15 metres of the shared boundary (refer to Figure 4).

(ii) A minimum rear or side setback of 9 metres is to be provided from a shared lot boundary between a medium and low density residential lot (refer to Figure 4).

Figure 4 Zone interface controls

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7 Landscaping and open space

Desired outcome

a) Encourage the provision of landscaping within the Town Centre, and complement the existing landscaped character of the surrounding area.

b) Provide good amenity across the Town Centre core public domain.

c) Soften the appearance of larger developments, particularly within the Town Centre core.

Prescriptive measures

Deep soil zones

a) Locate basement car parking predominately under the building footprint to provide opportunities for deep soil areas.

b) Deep soil zones should provide soil area, depth and volume appropriate to the size of plants to be established.

c) For non-residential and mixed use developments, areas with soil depths of up to 1.2 metres should be provided in atria, courtyards and boundary setbacks.

Podium planting

d) Where identified at Figure 5, podium planting is to be provided, particularly at the building edge to the street.

e) Where podium planting is required, planting is to be provided as illustrated at Figure 6, with the appropriate soil depth and width as illustrated at Figure 7.

Street tree planting

f) Street trees are to be maintained and protected.

g) New developments are to provide street trees along the street frontage, consistent with Council’s public domain strategy and street tree planting guidelines.

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Figure 5 Open space and landscaping

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Figure 6 Podium planting provision

Figure 7 Podium planting dimensions

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8 Safety and security

Desired outcome

Ensure the Epping Town Centre is a safe and secure place for residents, workers and visitors.

Prescriptive measures

a) Development is to provide active uses fronting public streets and places.

b) Landscaping is to reinforce the public realm without secluding areas where surveillance is limited.

c) The vehicle and pedestrian movement network is to be clearly delineated, including location of car parking near building entries, to minimise opportunities for conflict.

d) Entrances to buildings should be well lit, clear and well defined.

9 Vehicular access and parking

Desired outcome

a) Development that provides for the safe and efficient movement of vehicles within and through the Town Centre;

b) Development that provides sufficient and convenient parking for residents and visitors with vehicular access that is simple, safe, and direct.

Prescriptive measures

Vehicular access

a) Driveways are to be:

(i) Provided from lanes and secondary streets rather than the primary street, wherever practical.

(ii) Located taking into account any services within the road reserve, such as power poles, drainage inlet pits and existing street trees.

(iii) Located a minimum of 10 metres from the perpendicular of any intersection of any two roads.

(iv) Designed so that vehicles can enter and leave in a forward direction without the need to make more than a three point turn.

(v) Separated and clearly distinguished from pedestrian access.

(vi) Located at least 1.5 metres from the side boundary with any public domain area, street, lanes or parks, with the setback to be landscaped.

b) Shared basements are encouraged to minimise the number of vehicular crossings.

c) Where practicable, sites with access off both Cambridge Street and Oxford Street, are to provide vehicular access off Cambridge Street.

d) No new vehicular access points into a site are permitted off Beecroft Road and Epping Road. Any vehicular access required off Ray Road and Oxford Street within the Town Centre core should take into consideration the potential for shared basement access with adjoining sites.

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e) Wherever practicable, vehicle access is to be a single crossing with a maximum width of 2.7 metres over the footpath, and perpendicular to the kerb alignment. In exceptional circumstances, a double lane crossing with a maximum width of 5.4 metres may be permitted for safety reasons.

f) Doors to vehicle access points are to be non-solid roller shutters or tilting doors fitted behind the building façade and to be of materials that integrate with the design of the building and contribute to a positive public domain.

Parking

g) Car parking is to be provided below ground in basements. No above ground parking is permissible.

h) Car parking for non-residential, multi-unit residential and mixed use developments is to be provided as per the rates set out at Table 2. For detatched dwellings, the applicable rates are in the applicable residential parking controls under the Residential section of the Hornsby DCP.

i) In mixed use developments, residential parking should be secure and separated from parking allocated to the retail/commercial components of the development.

Table 2 Parking rates

Type Rate

Residential

Studio apartments None

1, 2 and 3 + bedroom apartments An average of 1 car parking space per dwelling

Residential visitors An average of 1 car parking space per 10 dwellings

Accessible parking spaces 1-2% readily accessible car parking spaces, appropriately designed

for use by people with disabilities.

Car share spaces For developments which comprise 50 or more dwellings, at least one

car share space is to be provided. Each car share space provided

can be in lieu of 3 car parking spaces, subject to evidence of an agreement with a car share scheme provider.

Motorcycle parking Provide motorcycle parking equivalent to one car parking space in

every building with more than 25 onsite car parking spaces.

Bicycle residents parking Provide secure bicycle parking for residents at a rate of 1 space per dwelling. Secure spaces can be provided individually (per unit) or

collectively for the use of all residents).

Bicycle visitors parking Bicycle parking should be provided for close to the street entrance of

a residential flat building, or residential component of a mixed-use development, for visitors.

Retail and commercial

Retail (including cafés, restaurants and the like)

Minimum of 1 space per 60m² of gross floor area, maximum of 1 space per 30m² of gross floor area

Commercial (including medial and

professional consulting)

Minimum of 1 space per 70m² of gross floor area, maximum of 1

space per 50m² of gross floor area

Accessible parking spaces 1-2% readily accessible spaces, appropriately designed for use by

people with disabilities.

Motorcycle parking Provide motorcycle parking equivalent to one car parking space in

every building with more than 25 onsite car parking spaces.

Bicycle retail/commercial parking Safe and secure bicycle parking is required at a rate of 1 bicycle space per 200m² of commercial/retail gross floor area. At grade

bicycle parking is encouraged within the Town Centre core.

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10 Building design

Desired outcome

Development that contributes positively to the streetscape and the creation of a vibrant, active precinct.

Prescriptive measures

a) Adjoining buildings, heritage buildings or buildings as part of a Conservation Area are to be considered in the design of new buildings in terms of:

(i) Appropriate alignment and street frontage heights;

(ii) Setbacks above street frontage heights;

(iii) Appropriate materials and finishes selection;

(iv) Façade proportions include horizontal or vertical emphasis;

b) Balconies and terraces should be provided, particularly where buildings overlook public spaces and on low rise parts of a building. Gardens on the top of setback areas of buildings are encouraged.

c) Façades are to be articulated so that they address the street and add visual interest;

d) External walls are to be constructed of high quality and durable materials and finishes with ‘self-cleaning’ attributes such as face brickwork, rendered brickwork, stone, concrete and glass. Materials and finishes with high maintenance costs, and those susceptible to degradation or corrosion are to be avoided.

e) Opaque and blank walls for ground floor uses in the Town Centre core zone are to be limited to a maximum 30% of the street frontage.

f) Buildings are to be designed to create streetscapes that are characterised by:

(i) Clearly defined edges and corners;

(ii) Architectural treatments that are interesting and that relate to the design and human scale of existing buildings.

g) Special emphasis is to be given to the design of corner buildings, including consideration of how the building addresses its neighbouring buildings, dual frontages and its turning of the corner, and incorporation of distinctive features.

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11 Pedestrian and vehicular permeability and

amenity

Desired outcome

a) Provide a pedestrian environment that encourages street level activity and an active Town Centre precinct that is permeable.

b) Improve pedestrian and vehicular circulation through the Town Centre.

Prescriptive measures

a) Where identified in Figure 8, pedestrian through-site links are to be enhanced or provided.

b) Pedestrian through-site links are to:

(i) Have active ground floor frontages;

(ii) Be legible and direct throughways for pedestrians;

(iii) Provide public access between at least 7.00am and 7.00pm;

(iv) Have a minimum width of 3 metres non-leasable space clear of all obstructions (including columns, stairs and escalators);

(v) Be open at both ends or if air conditioned, have clear glazed entry doors for at least 50% of the entrance; and

(vi) Have signage at the street entries indicating public accessibility and the street to which the through site link connects.

c) Continuous awnings are to be provided where active frontages are required (refer to Figure 10). Where active frontages are not required, awnings to street level commercial and retail developments are encouraged for weather protection and pedestrian amenity. New awnings should have the same height, or the average of, the two adjacent awnings.

d) Where a ‘laneway’ is indicated at Figure 9, development should include a 3 metre rear service laneway. This laneway is to be located 0.5 metres from the rear property boundary and extend along the width of the development site. The service laneway is to be included as part of the site area and setback calculations.

e) Outdoor dining is encouraged to laneway and through-site link frontages.

f) Laneways and through-site links should be dedicated to Council where possible.

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Figure 8 Pedestrian and Cyclist Access

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Figure 9 Pedestrian links and laneways

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Desired outcome

Promote and encourage an active and lively Town Centre precinct.

Prescriptive measures

a) Active frontages are required as identified at Figure 10. Active frontages are those which have a direct street entry to retail, commercial or residential lobbies (to minimal extent).

b) Active frontage uses (where required as identified at Figure 10) are to include one or a combination of the following at street level:

(i) Entrances to retail;

(ii) Shop fronts;

(iii) Glazed entries to commercial and residential lobbies occupying less than 50% of the street frontage to a maximum 6 metres of frontage. Glazing is to be clear and not tinted;

(iv) Active office uses such as reception, if visible from the street;

(v) Public building if accompanied by an entry;

(vi) Café or restaurant if accompanied by an entry to the street.

c) Active frontage controls:

(i) Active frontages are to be at the same general level as the footpath and be accessible directly from the street.

(ii) Where active frontages are not required, non-residential uses at the ground floor should provide clear glazing to the street wherever possible.

(iii) Cafés and restaurants should consider providing openable shop fronts.

(iv) Retail, café and restaurant tenancies along streets to which active frontages are required are to have a width of 6-12 metres.

d) The following street address controls apply to frontages identified at Figure 10:

(i) Residential developments are to provide a clear street address and direct pedestrian access off the primary street front, to allow for residents to overlook surrounding streets.

(ii) On large development sites with multiple street frontages, entrances should be provided to each frontage if possible.

(iii) Provide direct ‘front door’ access from ground floor residential units.

e) Outdoor dining is encouraged within the Town Centre core, particularly along Oxford Street and parts of Langston Place and Pembroke Street, as identified at Figure 10.

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Figure 10 Active frontages and street address

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13 Mixed Use

Desired outcome

a) Promote an active centre by encouraging mixed residential, commercial and retail developments focused around the Town Centre core.

b) Ensure the availability of commercial office space for the provision of employment opportunities.

Prescriptive measures

a) The ground floor of buildings is to have a minimum floor to ceiling height of 3.6 metres. All retail and commercial floors above the ground floor are to have a minimum floor to ceiling height of 3.3 metres. The minimum floor to ceiling height for residential floors above the Ground Floor is 2.7 metres.

b) Commercial service areas including loading docks and waste areas, are to be separated from residential access, service areas and primary outlook.

c) Residential entries and vertical circulation are to be clearly demarcated and separated from commercial entries and circulation. Residential entries should be clearly visible and directly accessible from the street or public domain.

d) Provide security access controls to all entrances into private areas, residential lobbies, car parks and internal courtyards and open space.

e) Avoid the use of blank walls at the street level.

14 Residential mix

Desired outcome

a) To provide an appropriate mix of housing to meet the demands of housing in the locality, and provide a mix of household types in the locality.

Prescriptive measures

b) The following housing mix should be provided in developments where more than 10 dwellings are proposed:

(i) Studio/one bedroom apartments: 10% to 20%

(ii) Two bedroom apartments: 60% to 75%

(iii) Three or more bedroom apartments: 10% to 20%

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15 Environmental management

Desired outcome

a) To ensure a comfortable pedestrian environment within the Town Centre.

Prescriptive measures

Wind mitigation:

a) A Wind Effects Report is to be submitted with the DA for all buildings greater than 32 metres in height.

b) For buildings over 50 metres in height, results of a wind tunnel test are to be included in the application.

16 Public Domain Works

Desired outcome

a) To create a consistent public domain across the Epping Town Centre with good amenity.

Prescriptive measures

a) Future development is to be consistent with the attached Public Domain Structure Plan.


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