SEPP 65 - Apartment Design Guide

04 I Building4P Private open space and balconiesPrivate open spaces are outdoor spaces of the apartment,including balconies, courtyards and terraces, whichenhance the amenity and indoor/outdoor lifestyle ofresidents. They capitalise on NSW’s temperate climate,providing an area for external activities, an extension ofliving spaces as well as the opportunity for pet ownership.Private open spaces are also important architecturalelements on the outside of an apartment building,contributing to the form and articulation of the buildingwith fences, balustrades and screens.Figure 4P.1Balconies, courtyards and terraces enhance the amenity andindoor/outdoor lifestyle of residents2.0m2.4mGround floor apartmentsand podium levels shouldprovide private terraces.A balcony with a depthof 2m is appropriatefor 1 and 2 bedroomapartments and fits atable and 2-4 chairs.A balcony for a threebedroom apartmenthas a depth of 2.4mfits a table and 4-6chairs.Noisy locations may necessitatedifferent solutions such as enclosedwintergardens, balconies with operablewalls, juliet balconies or bay windows.Figure 4P.2Diagrams illustrating minimum balcony depth and options for noise treatment108 DRAFT | Apartment Design Guide I September 2014