SEPP 65 - Apartment Design Guide

04 I BuildingPerformance criteria4B-1Street frontage activity is maximised where groundfloor apartments are locatedAcceptable solutions1. Direct street access is provided to ground floorapartments2. Activity is achieved through front gardens,terraces and the facade of the building. Designsolutions may include:• both street and foyer entrances to ground floorapartments• private open space is next to the street• doors and windows face the street3. Retail or home office spaces are located alongstreet frontagesPerformance criteria4B-2Design of ground floor apartments deliversamenity and safety for residentsAcceptable solutions1. Privacy and safety is provided without obstructingcausal surveillance. Design solutions may include:max 1mFigure 4B.4 Plan and section of a ground floor apartment with an elevatedterrace and a level private courtyard• elevation of private gardens and terracesabove the street level by a maximum of 1m(see Figure 4B.4)• landscaping and private courtyards• window sill heights that minimise sight linesinto apartments• integrating balustrades, safety bars or screenswith the exterior design2. Solar access is maximised through:• high ceilings and tall windows• trees and shrubs that allow solar access inwinter and shade in summerFigure 4B.5 The design of courtyards should balance the need for privacyof ground floor apartments with surveillance of public spacesDRAFT | Apartment Design Guide I September 201479