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outside the SEPP when in specific tourist zones with limited occupational restrictionswhich can become a grey area.2.3.2 What are the key elements that would need to be in a Design Code for theadditional development types?All the above recommendations form part of the urban context and impact theirsurroundings, especially in areas of transition, and need to be considered underthese principles. New key elements will need to be developed for these residentialtypologies to differentiate from the current RFDC where appropriate.2.5 Should the design quality principles be amended? Which principles could beamended, simplified or consolidated?Principle 10 Aesthetics could be renamed ‘Aesthetics and Design Integrity’ to allow awider interpretation of this principle, especially when projects are being reassessedafter initial approval. Design Integrity covers a wider range of concepts than‘aesthetics’, which can be interpreted as relating to the external façade only and notthe entire design.2.6.1 Should SEPP 65 require that a registered architect verify that they designed aproject, as opposed to just overseeing the design?Yes, but also needs to be capable of recognising joint authorship in some cases.2.6.2 Should design verification statements follow a set format?Yes2.6.3 What key components should a design verification statement include? Shouldit include an assessment against the Residential Flat Design Code?An RFDC checklist for use by Councils and DRPs would assist in assessing projects.2.7 Is the information required by the Regulation in addition to that in a statementof environmental effects appropriate? Is too much or not enough informationrequired? Should these information requirements also be included in theResidential Flat Design Code, for example as a checklist? Would a standardtable listing all rules of thumb for inclusion with DA documents be useful?Yes. Wwhile this will encourage the continued use of the ‘rules of thumb’ as absolutestandards, it will require applicants to consider every aspect of the RFDC andcomment on variance for consideration by DRPs and Councils. We note that theSEPP aims to provide a performance-based framework for meeting design standards- however in the current assessment regime this is difficult to contain.2.8 What weight should be given to the Residential Flat Design Code by aconsent authority when considering a development application for aresidential flat building under SEPP 65?Are there particular elements of theCode which should be given statutory weight?Australian Institute of Architects (NSW)SEPP 65 & Residential Flat Design Code Review24 February 20125
The Code is a guideline. The three crucial points of the process (see Page 1) provideadequate quality control with the possible inclusion of car parking as some Councilare requiring excessive car parking in areas considered well serviced by publictransport. This will require some input from other authorities.2.9 Is post approval compliance a significant issue with residential flatdevelopments? What measures could be introduced through SEPP 65 toensure design integrity is maintained?One of the objectives of the principles and Code is to enhance the integrity of thedesign process. Major changes during the development process need to be madeagainst those criteria. Ideally, the architect initiating the design should sign-off on theconstruction and occupation certificates. This is the best way of achieving designintegrity. Nevertheless, the Institute recognises that changes of developers andcreative personnel are often made. Under these circumstances it is critical that aregistered architect, who has either carried out the revisions or who has someindependence from the developer, endorses certificates. This is vital during Section96 applications presented to Councils and not reassessed by a DRP.2.10 Would it be beneficial to identify additional specific issues upon whichapplications cannot be refused? What issues should be covered this clause?Compliance with the principles and Code and endorsement by a design review panelshould mean that projects cannot be refused for design reasons. Often, however,councils will impose additional design changes without reference to the DRP that canchange the design integrity of a project.3 Design Review Panels3.2 What is a suitable number of panel members for a design review panel? Howoften should membership be reviewed and renewed? Should there be agreater ‘pool’ of panel members in each panel, with the minimum number ofrequired members drawn from these?A panel of three is a minimum. There should be the mandatory inclusion of anarchitect and a registered landscaped architect in each panel. Additional panelmembers, such as heritage experts, can be appointed and attend when required forspecific projects.Appointment of panel members is currently for 3 years. Reviews should occur atleast every 3 years - or after a panel has commented on 20 proposals. Standingpanels should be required in urban and seafront locations with significant residentialflat development or potential with Council sharing panels as currently occurs; ‘roving’ad hoc panels could service regional areas with less intensive development.3.3 Should panels provide advice on design quality issues for applications otherthan residential flat developments under the SEPP? When consideringapplications for residential flat buildings, what is the extent of advice thatshould be provided? Should it be limited to matters covered in the ResidentialFlat Design Code?Australian Institute of Architects (NSW)SEPP 65 & Residential Flat Design Code Review24 February 20126
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