Plot 15a

Plot Boundary

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Plot Arrangement

Residential and People Density

Plot Arrangement

Plot 15a is split into two developable blocks with new streets and public realm provided to provide internal access. Public open space is required to create Wharfside Heart Park to the north of plot.

Plot Coverage

Developable Land: 70%

Streets and Public Realm: 15%

Public Open Space: 15%

Block layout

Plot 15a can accomodate courtyard apartments and courtyard apartments with tall tower

Block 1

Block 2

Block 1 - Courtyard apartments

Apartments: 40-50%

Ground floor units must have private entrance from street
Private gardens to be provided whenever possible
Dual aspect apartments applicable on all sides of block
Double loaded apartments only applicable on east or west sides of block

Spaces and gardens: 50-60%

Rear gardens size as per design code
Hedge and other landscape to be used on boundaries whenever possible

Block 2 - Courtyard apartments with tower

Apartments: 25-45%

Ground floor units must have private entrance from street
Private gardens to be provided whenever possible
Dual aspect apartments applicable on all sides of block
Double loaded apartments only applicable on east or west corners of block

Tall Building: 15-20%

Commercial activity at ground floor
Communal entrances accessed from public boundaries

Spaces and gardens: 35-60%

Rear gardens size as per design code
Hedge and other landscape to be used on boundaries whenever possible

Building Massing

Plot 15a has a Parkside urban living density type

Floor Area Ratio: 3 – 4.25

Building Height

Plot 15a has a building height range between 6 and 28 storeys for apartments and tall building.

Tall Building: 28 storeys

Apartments: 6 storeys

Building types

Plot 15a can accomodate dual aspect apartments, double loaded apartments and one residential tower

Dual aspect apartments

Dual aspect apartments with deck access at rear. Ground floor maisonette garden apartment with entrance from street and garden to rear where possible. Applicable on all sides of block

Double loaded apartments

Double row of apartments with central corridor. Ground floor maisonette apartment with entrance from street and garden to rear apartment where possible. Only applicable on east or west facing sides of block

Apartments tower

Apartments arranged in tower with commercial uses, communal entrance and other active uses on ground floor.

Active ground floor edges

Plot 15a must have either residential or commercial active edges on all sides of blocks

Workspaces, offices and education

Offices and workshops: work spaces with windows and entrances from street will create long periods of activity during the day. Entrances should always be taken from the public realm.

Retail and Leisure

Retail and leisure: shops and cafes create lots of people activity, primarily during the day. They can be great places for the community to meet or have a coffee. Outdoor seating for cafes is encouraged.

Cafes, restaurants and bars

Cafes, restaurants and bars: will create activity during the evening time. Outdoor seating and large windows can deliver activity to enliven streets when permissible.

Residential private entrances

Residential windows and entrances: ground floor apartments or houses can provide activity during day and night and encourage stewardship by residents over the public realm.