SEPP 65 - Apartment Design Guide

04 I BuildingPerformance criteria4E-1Landscape design is viable and sustainableTable 3 Tree planting in deep soil zonesSite areaRecommended tree plantingUp to 850m 21 medium tree per 50m 2 of deep soilzoneBetween 850-1500m 2 1 large tree or 2 medium trees per90m 2 of deep soil areaGreat than 1,500m 2 1 large tree or 2 medium trees per80m 2 of deep soil areaAcceptable solutions1. Landscape design is environmentally efficient andmay include:• bio-filtration gardens• appropriately planted shading trees• areas for residents to plant vegetables andherbs• composting• green roofs or walls2. Ongoing maintenance plans are prepared3. Microclimate is enhanced by:• appropriately scaled trees located on theeastern and western elevations for shade• a balance of evergreen and deciduous trees toprovide shading in summer and solar accessin winter• shade structures such as pergolas forbalconies and courtyards4. Tree and shrubs selection considers size atmaturity and the potential for roots to overlapFigure 4E.4 Shading trees improve the microclimate and are particularlyeffective along the eastern and western elevations of buildingsPerformance criteria4E-2Landscape design contributes to the streetscapeand amenityAcceptable solutions1. Landscape design responds to the existing sitecondition and includes retaining:• changes of levels• views• significant landscape features including treesand rock outcrops2. Significant landscape features are protected by:• tree protection zones (see Figure 4E.5)Tree protection zoneConstruction zoneFigure 4E.5 Where trees are retained, tree protection zones need to beestablished during construction to protect the canopy and roots• appropriate signage and fencing duringconstruction3. Plants selected are endemic to the region andreflect the local ecologyDRAFT | Apartment Design Guide I September 201485