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2 <strong>to</strong> 4A Finlay Road, Turramurra
Item 19
DA1270/04
6 April 2005
pathways are clearly visible from the streets, with unimpeded sightlines which would <strong>be</strong>
provided with lighting.
Furthermore, all <strong>of</strong> the common open space areas will <strong>be</strong> overlooked by apartments, with no
concealed or entrapment areas.
Social dimensions:
‘SEPP 65: Good design responds <strong>to</strong> the social context and needs <strong>of</strong> the local community
in terms <strong>of</strong> lifestyles, affordability and access <strong>to</strong> social facilities. New developments
should optimise the provision <strong>of</strong> housing <strong>to</strong> suit the social mix and needs in the
neighbourhood, or, in the case <strong>of</strong> precincts undergoing transition, provide for the
desired future community.’
Aesthetics:
A reasonable mix <strong>of</strong> apartments has <strong>be</strong>en provided <strong>to</strong> allow housing choice.
‘SEPP 65 : Quality aesthetics require the appropriate composition <strong>of</strong> building elements,
textures, materials and colours and reflect the use, internal design and structure <strong>of</strong> the
development. Aesthetics should respond <strong>to</strong> the environment and context, particularly <strong>to</strong>
desirable elements f the existing streetscape or, in precincts undergoing transition,
contribute <strong>to</strong> the desired future character <strong>of</strong> the area.’
As noted in Context, above, the use <strong>of</strong> a little tim<strong>be</strong>r and blockwork in the building
facades is a contribution <strong>to</strong> retaining the existing balance <strong>be</strong>tween the natural materials
in building and the natural setting, however, it is not enough. The facades are
comprised almost entirely <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>f-white render, which contrasts with rather than
complements, the natural and built setting.
The proposed percentage <strong>of</strong> tim<strong>be</strong>r and blockwork is insufficient, and the colour <strong>of</strong> the
render is <strong>to</strong>o light, <strong>to</strong> complement the natural and built environment. It is recommended
that the percentage <strong>of</strong> materials other than render, is increased and that the colour <strong>of</strong> the
render is in the mid <strong>to</strong> dark <strong>to</strong>nal range <strong>to</strong> complement the existing environment.
Residential Flat Design Code
Relating <strong>to</strong> the local context:
The proposal is <strong>be</strong>st defined as a ‘stepped apartment’ design. This form <strong>of</strong> development
is most suitable for sites where the land is sloping, where green open space is required
<strong>to</strong> the front, where large terraces and balconies are desired and where visual integration
with the natural context <strong>of</strong> the site and landscape is necessary. Given the sloping nature
<strong>of</strong> the site and the character <strong>of</strong> the street, this type <strong>of</strong> development is most suitable for
the area.
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