SEPP 65 - Apartment Design Guide

03 I SitingPerformance criteria3D-1Communal open space is consolidated, wellconfigured and designedAcceptable solutions1. Communal open space has a minimum area equalto 25% of the site. See figure 3D.3Proposed building footprint2. Communal open space is consolidated into arecognisable and usable area3. Communal open space is co-located with deep soilareasDeepsoil4. Solar access is provided to 50% of the principaluseable portion of the communal open space for aminimum of 2 hours between 9am and 3pm in midwinterMinimum deep soil areaCommunal open space areaSite boundaryCommunal open space minimum25% of the total site areaFigure 3D.3 Deep soil areas and principal communal open spacesshould be consolidated5. Direct, equitable access is provided to communalopen space areas from common circulation areas,entries and lobbies6. Where communal open space cannot be providedat ground level, it is located on a podium or roofPerformance criteria3D-2Communal open space can be used for a range ofactivitiesAcceptable solutions1. Facilities are provided for a range of age groupswhere size permits, incorporating some of thefollowing elements:• seating for individuals or groups• barbeque areasFigure 3D.4 Recreation areas such as the communal garden setting aboveallow residents to relax and connect to the natural environmentPhoto: OCULUS• play equipment or play areas• swimming pools, gyms, tennis courts orcommon rooms2. Location of facilities responds to microclimate andsite conditions with access to sun in winter, shadein summer and shelter from strong winds anddown drafts3. Impacts of services are minimised, includinglocation of ventilation duct outlets from basementcar parks, electrical substation and detention tanksDRAFT | Apartment Design Guide I September 201457