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Camden Growth Centre Precincts Development Control Plan

May 2020

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Title: Camden Growth Centre Precincts Development Control Plan

Subtitle: May 2020

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Draft DCP Changes April 2020

Contents Table of Amendments .................................................................................................................... 7

1.0 Introduction ................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

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1.3 Using this DCP .............................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

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1.4.1 The Act and the Growth Centres SEPP ............................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.4.2 Camden Council planning documents ............................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

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1.6 Exempt and Complying Development.................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

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1.7.4 Infrastructure ...................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

2.0 Precinct Planning Outcomes ....................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.


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2.3.7 Site Contamination ............................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

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5.0 Centres Development Control Plan ............................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.


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6.5 Ecologically Sustainable Development ...................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

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Schedule 1 – Austral & Leppington North Precincts ....................... Error! Bookmark not defined.


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Scheduled 4 – Catherine Fields (Part) Precinct ........................................................................... 8




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3.0 Centre Development Controls ................................................................................................. 9

3.1 The ‘Coach House’ Neighbourhood Centre ............................................................................ 9

4.0 Site Specific Controls ............................................................................................................. 12

4.1 Development surrounding Oran Park House ........................................................................ 12

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Appendices

Appendix A – Glossary

Table of Amendments A list of the amendments to the Camden Growth Centre DCP is provided below:

Section Date adopted

Schedule 1 Austral and Leppington North March, 2013

Schedule 3 East Leppington 2 April, 2013


Section Date adopted

Schedule 4 Catherine Fields Part December, 2013

Housing Diversity Amendment 13 August, 2014

Schedule 5 Leppington 8 December, 2015

Catherine Fields Part Precinct Amendment 9 August 2016

Minimum Lot Size Amendment 30 November 2016

Catherine Fields Part Precinct Amendment 2 TBA

Housekeeping Amendments TBA


Schedule 4 – Catherine Field (Part) Precinct


3.0 Centre Development Controls Notes: This part supports the development controls for Centres in Part 5 of the DCP.

Oran Park is listed on the State Heritage Register. The listing includes Oran Park House (also referred to as Catherine Park House), Coach House and Silo.

3.1 The ‘Coach House’ Neighbourhood Centre Objectives

a) To maintain vistas between the Coach House and Oran Park House and South Creek.

b) To restore the Coach House to a suitable standard which provides opportunities for adaptive re-use.

c) To ensure that future uses in the Coach House contributes to the activity, amenity, safety of the local neighbourhood centre to create a distinctive public domain.

Controls 1. Proposals for subdivision and development that are seeking exemption from Integrated

Development referrals to Heritage NSW and exemption from Section 60 approval under the Heritage Act 1977 must comply with the guidelines contained in the Oran Park State Heritage Register listing and with the requirements contained in the NSW Heritage Act 1977.

2. Approval under the NSW Heritage Act 1977 is required for development which does not meet the guidelines of the Oran Park Heritage Exemptions.

3. The Coach House must be restored and reconstructed for the purpose of adaptive re-use. The new use should involve minimal change to significant fabric, should respect associations and meanings, and be in accordance with the Oran Park Conservation Management Plan.

4. New uses to the Coach House must contribute to the safety, amenity and vibrancy of the neighbourhood centre. Suitable activities may include, but not be limited to, a shop, convenience store, café/restaurant, gallery, office, craft centre or community activity centre.

3.1.1 The Neighbourhood Centre

Objectives

a) To maintain vistas between the Coach House, Oran Park House and South Creek

b) To ensure that the heritage significance is considered in the design of commercial buildings and public spaces.

c) To ensure that buildings and public spaces celebrate the connection to Oran Park House, its associated buildings, and the Coach House.

Controls

1. The Neighbourhood Centre must be located in accordance with Figure 3-1.

2. A Heritage Interpretation Strategy must be submitted with the first development application relating to the neighbourhood centre. This interpretation strategy must detail how the significant aspects and uses of the Coach House may be publicly interpreted in both building and public domain design.

3. Buildings orientated towards the Coach House, Central Plaza and playground must be designed with elements aimed at activating the public domain. Appropriate design elements include shop fronts and facades with openings.


4. Buildings orientated towards the Coach House must respect the significance of the item through consideration of its siting, bulk, scale, character, colour, texture and material. Imitation should be avoided.

5. The vistas between the Coach House and Oran Park House must be preserved. As far as practical, the view corridor must be kept free of obstacles and structures that inhibit this visual connection.

6. The neighbourhood centre must be designed with consideration to the principles of the Catherine Park House Heritage Curtilage Public Domain Strategy prepared by Oculus and dated March 2017 and with the Oran Park Conservation Management Plan.

3.1.2 Archaeology associated with the Coach House

Objectives

a) To conserve the cultural significance of Indigenous and European items within and in the vicinity of the Coach House.

b) To provide appropriate handling procedures to protect and conserve archaeological finds.

Controls

1. Carefully design any new interventions to avoid any disturbance of potential archaeological items located within these areas.

2. Engage a suitable heritage consultant or archaeologist to assess, record and monitor the works in the event of any disturbance to the Coach House having to take place. Archaeologists must meet the current Heritage Council requirements for an Excavation Director and obtain appropriate approvals, exemptions to or excavations permits required under Section 57(1) or Sections 139-146 of the Heritage Act 1977 prior to any excavation of areas of identified archaeological potential.

3. Retain any archaeological evidence uncovered on the site in situ wherever possible, so long as it will not be damaged in any works on site.

4. Appropriately catalogue any archaeological finds retained in situ for future reference.

5. Assemble, catalogue and safely house any archaeological finds that have been or are in the future uncovered on the site and are deemed appropriate to be removed by the supervising archaeologist.

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Figure 3-1: Location of Neighbourhood Centre


4.0 Site Specific Controls Note: Oran Park is listed on the State Heritage Register. The listing includes Oran Park House (also

referred to as Catherine Park House), Coach House and Silo.

4.1 Development surrounding Oran Park House 4.1.1 General

Objectives a) To maintain the heritage significance of Oran Park House and Garden including the Silo,

Coach House and driveways.

b) To conserve the visual prominence of Oran Park House as a ‘house located on the crest of a prominent knoll’ (‘summit model’) and its visual landscape setting and associated views.

c) To encourage ongoing use of Oran Park House and associated outbuildings, including adaptive reuse where this will contribute to their conservation.

d) To maintain significant views to and from Oran Park House and Garden including the Silo, Coach House and Driveways.

Controls

1. Proposals for subdivision and development that are seeking exemption from Integrated Development referrals to Heritage NSW and exemption from Section 60 approval under the Heritage Act 1977 must comply with the guidelines contained in the Oran Park State Heritage Register listing and with the requirements contained in the NSW Heritage Act 1977.

2. Approval under the NSW Heritage Act 1977 is required for development which does not meet the guidelines of the Oran Park Heritage Exemptions.

3. Development must be designed to maintain significant view lines illustrated in Figure 4-1.

4. Developments in the heritage curtilage and special landscape and heritage area must comply with the height standards in the Growth Centres SEPP and be sympathetically designed to complement the topography of the site, the setting of Oran Park House and associated outbuildings and the historical rural character without replicating architectural details.


Figure 4-1: Heritage Curtilage and Special Heritage and Landscape Area


4.1.2 Oran Park House outer heritage curtilage principles

Objectives a) To ensure that developments in the vicinity of heritage items and in the Special Heritage and

Landscape Area are designed and sited to protect the significance of that item. This includes streets, parks, residential allotments, buildings, pathways, drainage areas and the local neighbourhood centre.

b) To preserve the heritage significance of Oran Park House and its associated structures.

Controls 1. All development within the Oran Park heritage curtilage is to be designed in accordance with

Figure 4-2.

Figure 4-2 – Oran Park House Outer Heritage Curtilage Principles

4.1.3 Landscape Elements - Views and vistas

Objectives

a) To maintain the visual prominence of Oran Park House, its landscape setting and significant vistas.

b) To maintain the heritage value of Oran Park House and significant vistas within the State Heritage Curtilage.


Controls

1. Development must be designed to ensure that the significant vistas shown in Figure 4-3 are retained.

2. New plantings must be planted with consideration to the vistas identified in Figure 4-3 and must not obscure the cultural, historical or aesthetic significance of the place in any physical or visual way.

Figure 4-3 – Significant Vistas within the Oran Park House curtilage to be preserved

4.1.4 Landscape character and design

Objectives

a) To retain the interface between the traditional rural landscape and the Homestead Lot.

b) To ensure landscape treatments enhance the rural appearance of Oran Park House.

c) To ensure that the public domain elements and residential development surrounding of the Homestead Lot are designed to protect the rural character of the heritage items.

Controls

1. Landscape treatments in the public domain areas must preserve the rural appearance of Oran Park House and should be undertaken generally in accordance with the Oran Park Conservation Management Plan.

2. Low density plantings may be provided in public open spaces areas.

3. Feature trees within gardens must be compatible with Council requirements.


4.1.5 Subdivision design principles

Objectives

a) To allow subdivision in the heritage curtilage that is planned for the locality.

b) To guide the transition of uses through appropriate subdivision layouts.

c) To ensure that subdivisions consider the existing land topography.

d) To ensure that subdivision does not inhibit conservation works or detract from the prominence of Oran Park House.

Controls

1. All subdivisions within the heritage curtilage must demonstrate no adverse impacts upon the visual prominence of Oran Park House and its setting.

2. The subdivision design is to ensure that:

2.3 Individual allotments in the very low density area and Oran Park House are to be designed to orientate dwellings towards the House.

2.4 Cut and fill be minimised, where possible

2.5 The use of steep batters and raining walls be minimised

2.6 At the street frontage, any height variation across the site be limited.

3. The minimum lot frontage for residential allotments within the heritage curtilage is 20 metres.

4. The minimum lot sizes for residential allotments within the heritage curtilage must be in accordance with Figure 4-4.

4.1.6 Public Open Space

Objectives

a) To provide high quality and publicly accessible open space that maintains the significance of Oran Park House and its landscape setting.

b) To ensure that the design of open spaces and pathways provide a variety of uses appropriate for the location.

c) To maintain the rural setting of Oran Park House.

d) To maintain significant view lines between Oran Park House, the silo, the Coach House and South Creek using public open space.

e) To ensure that public art is an integrated and cohesive part of the public open space.

Controls

1. Public open space and pathways within the heritage curtilage must be designed generally in accordance with Figure 4-4, Catherine Park House Heritage Curtilage Public Domain Strategy prepared by Oculus and dated March 2017 and incorporate trees known to have existed on the site and those consistent with the historical and rural character of the area.

2. Playgrounds must be designed in accordance with the recommendations contained in the Catherine Park House Heritage Curtilage Public Domain Strategy prepared by Oculus and dated March 2017.

3. Public art must take into consideration the recommendations in the Catherine Park House Heritage Curtilage Public Domain Strategy prepared by Oculus and dated March 2017 and the Oran Park Conservation Management Plan.

4. The existing pasture located immediately adjacent to Oran Park House and garden must be retained to create a delineation between the house garden and surrounding landscaping within the curtilage. Trees and shrub plantings should be avoided in this area. Figure 4-3


5. Significant views identified in must be retained within the public open space areas. Only low height trees and shrub plantings are permitted in these locations.

Figure 4-4 – Public Open Space and Pathways

Notes: The Street Tree Master Plan included in the Public Domain Strategy states that the planting scheme for Catherine Park Estate

uses primarily deciduous exotic trees to reflect the rural character of the area and that parks will contain a mix of both native and exotic

plants chosen for their sculptural characteristics, seasonal colour and interest, hardiness and low maintenance


4.1.7 Historic Driveways – Graham’s Walk and Robbins Lane

Objectives

a) To ensure that the public domain respects the local cultural heritage and linkages to heritage items in the curtilage.

b) To establish a sense of place by locating open space near areas of cultural heritage significance.

c) To reinforce the importance of historic driveways.

Graham’s Walk Controls

1. Graham’s Walk must be delivered in accordance with Figure 4-5.

Figure 4-5 – Indicative Graham’s Walk Section

Public Domain and Residential elements

1. As shown in Figure 4-4 and Figure 4-5 a shared path must be provided to follow the historic alignment of Graham’s Walk.

2. Signage (safety and way finding) must be provided along the shared path in accordance with the Oran Park Conservation Management Plan and Council’s standards.

3. Dwellings adjacent to and orientated towards Graham’s Walk are to be designed to positively address the walkway. In particular, the preferred location of garages and other car accommodation is on the opposite side of the dwelling to Graham’s walk.

Shared Path Treatment

1. The shared path is to be a sealed asphalt path coloured in light heritage charcoal tones.

Landscaping

1. Tree plantings are to be provided either side of the shared path within the heritage curtilage as outlined in the Catherine Park House Heritage Curtilage Public Domain Strategy prepared by Oculus and dated March 2017.

2. Any trees removed along Graham’s Walk that sit within the heritage curtilage are to be replaced as outlined in the Catherine Park House Heritage Curtilage Public Domain Strategy prepared by Oculus and dated March 2017.


Interpretation of the Historic Driveway

1. Interpretation signage shall be provided in accordance with the Oran Park Conservation Management Plan and to Council’s specifications.

2. Interpretation signage is to be located at beginning and end of the pedestrian pathway / cycleway.

Robbins Lane Controls

1. Robbins Lane is to be delivered in accordance with Figure 4-4 and Figure 4-6.

Figure 4-6 – Indicative Robbins Lane Section

Public Domain elements

1. A shared path is to be provided to follow the alignment of the former driveway now known as Robbins Lane.

2. Signage (safety and way finding) must be provided along the shared path in accordance with the Oran Park Conservation Management Plan and Council’s standards.

Shared path Treatment

1. The shared path is to be a sealed 2.5m – 4m path asphalt with feature paving and soft landscaping in shoulders.


Landscaping

1. Tree plantings are to be provided either side of the shared path.

2. Tree species are to comply with the Catherine Park House Heritage Curtilage Public Domain Strategy prepared by Oculus and dated March 2017, trees known to have existed on the site and those consistent with the historical and rural character of the area.

3. Lower branches of the trees shall be carefully removed to lift canopies and allow longitudinal views.

Interpretation of the Historic Driveway

1. Interpretation signage shall be provided in accordance with the Oran Park Conservation Management Plan.

2. Interpretation signage is to be located at the beginning and end of the pedestrian pathway / cycleway.

4.1.8 Streets

Objectives

a) To ensure that streets and pathways along the boundary of the Homestead Lot respect the significance of the heritage items.

b) To provide safe pedestrian and vehicular environments using road, street design and landscaping.

c) To ensure that community facilities, significant items, and public open spaces within the Oran Park Heritage Curtilage are well-connected and achieves a high-quality urban design outcome.

d) To create visual distinctions between the public domain inside and outside the heritage curtilage.

Controls

1. Pedestrian pathways must not permitted along the roadway verge adjacent to the perimeter of the Homestead Lot. Pathways must be constructed adjacent to new residential allotments.

2. Design streets within the Oran Park heritage curtilage to encourage low vehicle speeds.

3. Provide interconnected pathways designed to maximise permeability and connectivity between significant items, community facilities and the public open space.

4. Streets must incorporate roll kerbs.

5. Landscape treatments within the public domain are to extend to the street kerb.

6. The footpaths must allow planting in accordance with the Street Tree Master Plan contained in the Catherine Park House Heritage Curtilage Public Domain Strategy prepared by Oculus and dated March 2017.

4.1.9 Drainage Basin

Objectives

a) To ensure that drainage basins maintain vistas towards the Coach House and Oran Park House.

b) To ensure that drainage basins maintain the heritage values of Oran Park House and grounds.


Controls

1. The drainage basin must be designed and situated so that the open space character, amenity and significant vistas of the Oran Park House heritage curtilage and the adjacent South Creek are maintained.

2. Landscaping in the drainage basin must be designed in consideration of the principles of the Catherine Park House Heritage Curtilage Public Domain Strategy prepared by Oculus and dated March 2017.

4.1.10 Bulk Earthworks

Objectives

a) To ensure that level changes do not adversely impact on the heritage significance of items within the heritage curtilage.

b) To promote landforms that require minimal earthworks during construction of residential buildings.

Controls

1. Earthworks are to respect the existing landform of the area forming the Homestead Lot.

2. Finished levels of new development surrounding the Homestead Lot are to transition to the existing levels within the Homestead Lot where possible.

3. Cut and fill is to be minimised for new residential allotments surrounding the Homestead Lot.

4.1.11 Residential Built Form

Objectives

a) To enhance the significance of Oran Park House and its associated buildings by ensuring that new developments are designed to respond positively to the character of these items.

b) To maintain the existing landscape setting by ensuring surrounding residential developments are of an appropriate scale.

c) To provide a consistent approach to dwelling design.

Controls

1. The design of dwellings for each street elevation and street block is to be undertaken simultaneously and delivered as a complete package. The block design must be submitted and approved with the first development application for the construction of a dwelling within the street block.

4.1.12 Street facades and visible elevations

Objectives

a) To provide high quality residential developments which provide contemporary interpretations of traditional elements.

b) To ensure that developments respect the significance of Oran Park House and the Coach House.

c) To contribute to the landscape setting and facilitate views by providing breaks between buildings.

d) To provide a consistent approach to dwelling design.


Controls

1. Residential developments are to have contemporary designs (i.e. architecture being produced now), respect the heritage significance of Oran Park House but must not replicate historic styles.

2. All dwellings in the heritage curtilage area are to have architectural merit (i.e. architecture that is enduring and respects the heritage significance of Oran Park House).

3. Building facades are to be visually interesting and articulated suitably to break up the building mass. At least three of the following design features are to be incorporated into the front facade:

Front doors with side lights;

Contemporary window treatments including aluminium or timber frames in neutral colours;

Bay Windows (rectangular only);

Entry portico; and

Recessed garage doors setback behind the primary facade.

4. Colonial style window treatments are not appropriate where visible from the public domain.

5. Window design to the front facade, or where visible from the public domain, is to have a dominant vertical proportion.

6. Picture windows or fully glazed walls are permitted to the street façade.

7. An entry portico is to be of contemporary design and appearance. Access to the entry portico may be from either the driveway or a separate path.

8. Shadow lines are an appropriate element to complement the overall facade appearance.

9. The design of dwellings shall include an articulated front elevation in the direction of the Primary Street.

Notes: Shadow lines are a design feature that enhance the elevation of wall treatments, such as corbels or recessions.

4.1.13 Corner Sites

Objectives

a) To ensure the design of dwellings on corner lots are well articulated and contribute to the design quality of housing within the Oran Park heritage curtilage.

b) To ensure that streetscapes surrounding the Homestead Lot are interesting and diverse.

Controls

1. The design of dwellings on corner lots must include a side return which has at least one major opening facing the direction of the Secondary Street. The side return must be articulated so to present as an extension of the front elevation and must not be obstructed by visually impermeable fencing.

2. Architectural features and dormer windows may be appropriate on corner lots, where there will be no impact on the view and vistas to and from the Oran Park House and grounds.

4.1.14 Setbacks for the very low density area surrounding Oran Park House

Objectives

a) To ensure that new developments relate to existing setback patterns in order to achieve consistency in the streetscape.


b) To ensure that developments maintain the setting of items in the heritage curtilage and significant vistas.

c) To ensure that building forms respond positively to the landscape, streetscape and other buildings.

Controls

1. Residential Development must comply with the controls in Figure 4-7.

Figure 4-7 – Indicative Subdivision layout in the very low density area surrounding Oran Park House (Catherine Park House)

2. Dwellings must comply with the following minimum setback provisions:

Minimum

Front Dwelling Setback 5m

Front Garage Setback 6m

Rear Boundary Setback 5m

Side Boundary Setback 0.9m (average 2m*)

Corner Lot Side Boundary Setback 3m

*Note: In addition to the minimum side boundary setback of 0.9m, the siting of dwellings is required to achieve

an average 4m side separation between dwellings along an entire street block. Pursuant to Section 4.1.11 of

this Section, the simultaneous delivery of dwellings within the heritage curtilage by one builder will ensure the

average 4m separation is achieved.


4.1.15 Building height

Objectives

a) To ensure development provides an appropriate relationship between heritage items and new subdivisions.

b) To reinforce the existing heritage character by maintaining significant vistas throughout the heritage curtilage.

c) To ensure that building provide sufficient amenity by allowing solar access to private and public spaces.

Controls

1. Residential development in the Oran Park House heritage curtilage must comply with the Height of Buildings maps in State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Region Growth Centres) 2006.

4.1.16 Roofs

Objectives

a) To ensure that the design of roofs do not detract from the heritage significant of items in the curtilage.

b) To reduce repetition of similar roof forms on dwellings surrounding Oran Park House.

c) To promote the use of materials and colours that create attractive and complementary streetscapes within the Oran Park House heritage curtilage.

Controls

1. Roof pitches are to be between 22.5 degrees and up to 35 degrees.

2. Roofs are to be of simple design and form with either simple hips or gables. Federation detailing, symbolism and Victorian inspired gables are not permitted.

3. The minimum eave overhang is 450mm.

4. Roofs must use neutral colour tones such as greys, greens or browns.

4.1.17 Lofts, attics and dormer windows

Objectives

a) To promote variety and interest in the streetscape within the Oran Park heritage curtilage.

b) To provide flexibility in the design and location of floor space within a home.

Controls

1. Variations to the building height on corner lots may be appropriate when attic rooms with dormer windows are proposed, and where there will be no impact on the views and vistas to and from Oran Park House and grounds.

2. Occasional lofts can go over roof pitch as long as design proportions are in harmony with the overall skyline of development.

4.1.18 Garages

Objectives

a) To protect the amenity of and create attractive streetscapes within the Oran Park heritage curtilage.


b) To reduce the dominance of garages within the streetscape and ensure they do not detract from the streetscape or appearance of dwellings.

c) To ensure the visual connection between the dwelling and the streetscape is maintained.

d) Garages and driveways should be designed to minimise the on-street parking surrounding Oran Park House.

Controls

1. Garages are required to be setback a minimum of 6m from the front boundary.

2. The width of garages must not exceed 50% of the dwelling and be setback a minimum 1m behind the main part of the dwelling.

3. Garages are required to be integrated into the building design and be consistent in respect of materials, colours and roof pitch.

4. Garages are to accommodate two cars, with allowance for a further two cars to be parked on the residential lot in front of the garage.

5. Garages must be constructed using the same materials as the dwelling.

4.1.19 Building Materials

Objectives

a) To ensure that building materials complement the character established in the heritage curtilage.

b) To ensure good urban design outcomes by providing a range of complementary building materials.

Controls

1. Building materials and finishes are to be non-reflective.

2. Neutral colour palette such as mid-range greys, olives and browns are recommended.

3. Roofs may be constructed from either tiles or corrugated roofing material. When corrugated material is used, it is preferable if it is of a traditional profile and not angular or seamed.

4. Clear/tinted/coloured acrylic roof material and other roof tones or colours (including black and green) are not permitted.

5. Front walls may be rendered and have contrasting features to the House.

6. The following wall materials are appropriate:

Face brickwork with struck or tooled joints; Light coloured mortar joints; and Any rendered surfaces painted in neutral colours.

4.1.20 Landscaping

Objectives

a) To ensure that landscaping contributes positively to the streetscape, built form and heritage character.

b) To maintain the rural character by providing appropriate landscaping.

Controls

1. All parts of the residential allotment in front of the building and facing the street not built on or paved on are to be landscaped, with materials such as turf, groundcover, garden beds, shrubs and trees.


2. Front gardens are to be landscaped with a good balance of turf, garden beds, paving, shrubs and trees.

4.1.21 Driveways

Objectives

a) To ensure driveways do not detract from the rural landscape character of the Oran Park heritage curtilage.

b) To provide appropriate driveway designs and widths for dwellings within the heritage curtilage

Controls

1. Driveways are to:

Have a maximum width of 6m. Be designed with high quality stone pavers, large tiles, selected permeable paving

or exposed aggregate. The colour and finish of stone pavers and tiles is to be subdued with a natural unpolished finish.

2. When concrete driveways are proposed, the design is to break up its mass through the inclusion of bands of coloured concrete. Stencilled concrete finishes on driveways are not appropriate.

4.1.22 Fencing

Objectives

a) To allow for passive surveillance between public and private spaces without impacting on significant vistas.

b) To conserve the setting and character of heritage items.

c) To respond to the character of the building and streetscape.

d) To establish a consistent approach for the design and material selection of front fences in the heritage curtilage.

Controls

1. Front boundary fences of dwellings are to be of a low masonry construction, of contemporary style and complement the heritage significance of Oran Park House and grounds

2. Front fences are to be of similar design and materials along the street frontage.

3. Fencing along the front boundary is limited to a maximum height of 1.2m and be 50% transparent.

4. Side fencing to corner sites is to be consistent in colour and materials to front fencing.

4.1.23 Secondary dwellings, Outbuildings and other Ancillary Buildings

Objectives

a) To ensure that the design of buildings maintain the character of the streetscape and rural landscape.

b) To ensure that ancillary buildings do not detract from the visual amenity of heritage items in the curtilage.

c) To ensure that secondary dwellings, outbuildings and ancillary buildings do not detract from the principle building form.

Controls

1. Secondary dwellings and ancillary buildings are permitted within 900mm of the main dwelling.


2. Secondary dwellings, outbuildings and ancillary buildings are to be screened from public views, unless constructed from the same materials as the main dwelling.

3. Secondary dwellings, outbuildings and ancillary buildings must not exceed the height, and setback controls specified in Section 4.1 Schedule 4 of the Camden Growth Centre Precincts Development Control Plan and with the floor space ratio control contained in State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Region Growth Centres) 2006.

4.1.24 Rooftop fixtures, air conditioners, TV antennas and satellite dishes

Objectives

a) To provide an integrated building design and protect the visual amenity and character of the Oran Park House heritage curtilage.

Controls

1. Rooftop fixtures, air conditioners, tv antennas, solar panels and satellite dishes shall be located so they are screened/minimised from public view.

4.1.25 Letterboxes

Objectives

a) To ensure that letterboxes do not detract from the streetscape or appearance of dwellings.

Controls

1. Letterboxes must not be a visually prominent element on the streetscape.

2. Letterboxes must be designed as an integrated feature of the fence.


4.1.24 Development Assessment Table for the very low density area surrounding Oran Park House

Table 4-1 Summary of residential controls for the very low density area surrounding Oran Park House

Element Control

a) Front Setback (minimum): 5m

b) Front Garage Setback (minimum): 6m

c) Rear Boundary Setback (minimum): 5m

d) Side Boundary Setback (minimum): 0.9m (average 2m*)

e) Corner Lot Side Boundary Setback (minimum): 3m

f) Height in storeys (maximum): 1

g) Garage Width Must not exceed 50% of the dwelling

h) Garage Setback: Minimum of 1m behind the main part of

the dwelling

i) Driveway width (maximum): 6m

j) Front Boundary Fencing Maximum 1.2m in height

50% transparency

*Note: In addition to the minimum side boundary setback of 0.9m, the siting of dwellings is required to achieve

an average 4m side separation between dwellings along an entire street block. Pursuant to Section 4.1.11 of

this Section, the simultaneous delivery of dwellings within the heritage curtilage by one builder will ensure the

average 4m separation is achieved.

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