SEPP 65 - Apartment Design Guide

02 I ControlsConsiderations in setting street setback controls1. Predominant setback2. Variation for angled subdivision1. Determine street setback controls relative to thedesired streetscape and building forms, for example:• define a future streetscape with the frontbuilding line• match existing development• step back from special buildings• retain significant trees• in centres the street setback may need to beconsistent to reinforce the street edge• consider articulation zones accommodatingbalconies, landscaping etc. within the street setback• use a setback range where the desired characteris for variation within overall consistency, or wheresubdivision is at an angle to the street2. Align street setbacks with building use, for example,in mixed use buildings a zero street setback isappropriate3. Setback range3. Consider nominating a maximum percentage ofdevelopment that may be built to the front build-to line,where one is set, to ensure modulated frontages alongthe length of buildings4. Identify the quality, type and use of open spaces andlandscaped areas facing the street so setbacks canaccommodate landscaping and private open space4. Build-to line5. In conjunction with height controls, consider secondaryupper level setbacks to:• reinforce the desired scale of buildings on the street• minimise overshadowing of the street and otherbuildings6. To improve passive surveillance, promote setbackswhich ensure a person on a balcony or at a windowcan easily see the street7. Consider increased setbacks where street or footpathwidening is desiredFigure 2G.4 Street setbacks should be consistent with existingsetback patterns in the street or setbacks that achievethe desired future character of the areaDRAFT | Apartment Design Guide I September 201441