Part I - Other Considerations - Richmond Valley Council

Richmond Valley Development Control Plan 2012The site analysis may include plans, sketches, photographs and supportingwritten information and should include the following information:Identifying Information‣ orientation‣ scale and north point‣ dateProperty Details‣ site dimensions, property boundaries and site area‣ easements for drainage, services and rights of carriagewayLandform and Vegetation‣ spot levels and contours‣ differences in ground levels on site as well as between the site andadjoining properties‣ existing vegetation on/or affecting the site, location, height, canopy coverand species types‣ important views - from the site and from adjoining land‣ identification of any contaminated soils on the site and extent of anyknown landfill‣ landscape features - cliffs, rock outcrops, embankments, retaining walls,foreshores‣ soil type and depth‣ flood liable land, existing means of stormwater drainage, existingstormwater detention systems, flow paths, drainage easements,watercourses, channels etc;‣ sun and shade characteristics‣ prevailing windsAccess‣ vehicle and pedestrian access to and from the site‣ public roads, laneways, pathways‣ on corner sites, the provision of a splay corner if required by Council‣ driveways, parking areas, loading bays on the site and within the vicinityof the site‣ public transport services (particularly for affordable housing, and housingfor seniors or persons with disabilities)Existing Development‣ existing buildings - on the site and on adjoining land. Show location,distance from the boundary, height, current use. Include elevationsshowing adjacent buildings‣ existing neighbourhood character, including the pattern of development,built form, building materials and colours, fencing and garden styles‣ overshadowing of and by adjoining buildingsPart I – Other Considerations – Context and Site Analysis I.133