COMPLIANCE REPORT

The design code element has been adequately addressed

The design code element has not been adequately addressed in the design and the applicant is able to justify the reasoning for this or demonstrate how an alternative response would create a more positive outcome

The design code element is mandatory but has not been adequately addressed in the design which may lead to the application being refused

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Form and Profile

How does the form and profile of house reflect the surrounding context

The type, form and scale matches houses in the surrounding area

The house follows an existing building line

Does the house create an interesting form and profile

The entrance is clearly articulated and expressed as integral part of design

The form of house does not creates depth and articulationArchitectural composition in which elements and parts of the building are expressed logically, distinctly, and consistently. More. The applicant must demonstrate how an alternative response will create a more positive visual appearance for the house and explain if there are any examples in the contextThe context includes the immediate surroundings of the site, the neighbourhood in which it sits and the wider setting.  The context may include the physical surroundings of topography, movement patterns and infrastructure, built form and uses.  An understanding of the context, history and character of an area must influence the siting and design of new development. More for why this approach was taken

Does the internal layout create a pleasant living condition

Layout optimises daylight and sunlight entering house

Layout maximises cross ventilation between openable windows

All room sizes comply with National Described Space Standards

Floor to ceiling height is over 2.5m for at 75% of the gross internal area

Two living spacesLiving spaces can comprise dining rooms, lounges, kitchens, children’s play areas, offices, libraries, recreational spaces. These rooms should be adequate size, well-lit and connected to the house. A kitchen combined with another use such as lounge / diner, will be considered a living space. More provided, both with external windows

Layout does not protect the privacy of inhabitants and neighbours The applicant must explain why a layout that protected privacy of inhabitants and neighbours was not feasible or possible

Noise transmission between habitable roomsAny room used or intended to be used for sleeping, cooking, living or eating purposes. More has not been mitigated. The applicant must explain why the layout could not mitigate against noise transmittance between habitable roomsAny room used or intended to be used for sleeping, cooking, living or eating purposes. More and demonstrate the alternative response

Two living spacesLiving spaces can comprise dining rooms, lounges, kitchens, children’s play areas, offices, libraries, recreational spaces. These rooms should be adequate size, well-lit and connected to the house. A kitchen combined with another use such as lounge / diner, will be considered a living space. More have not been provided, or do not have external windows. The applicant must demonstrate why two living spacesLiving spaces can comprise dining rooms, lounges, kitchens, children’s play areas, offices, libraries, recreational spaces. These rooms should be adequate size, well-lit and connected to the house. A kitchen combined with another use such as lounge / diner, will be considered a living space. More could not be achieved and what an alternative response to living spacesLiving spaces can comprise dining rooms, lounges, kitchens, children’s play areas, offices, libraries, recreational spaces. These rooms should be adequate size, well-lit and connected to the house. A kitchen combined with another use such as lounge / diner, will be considered a living space. More has been provided