5.2026.173.1 - 110 Hill View Terrace, ST JAMES

Planning document  

Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) Volume 1  

Design element  

 C3.2  

Relevant design principle(s)  

P3.2 Buildings built up to boundaries (other than the street boundary) where this:  

• makes more effective use of space for enhanced privacy for the occupant/s or outdoor living areas;  

• does not compromise the design principle contained in clause  

• does not have any adverse impact on the amenity of the adjoining property;  

• ensures sunlight to major openings to habitable rooms and outdoor living areas for adjoining properties is not restricted; and  

• positively contributes to the prevailing or future development context and streetscape as outlined in the local planning framework. 

Planning document  

Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) Volume 1  

Design element  

Site Works - Clause 5.3.7 C7.1, C7.2 & C7.3  

Relevant design principle(s)  

P7.1 Development that considers and responds to the natural features of the site and requires minimal excavation/fill.  

P7.2 Where excavation/fill is necessary, all finished levels respecting the natural ground level at the lot boundary of the site and as viewed from the street.  

P7.3 Retaining walls that result in land which can be effectively used for the benefit of residents and do not detrimentally affect adjoining properties and are designed, engineered and landscaped having due regard to clause 5.4.1.b 

Planning document  

Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) Volume 1  

Design element  

Visual Privacy – Clause 5.4.1 C1.1 & C1.2  

Relevant design principle(s) 

P1.1 Minimal direct overlooking of active habitable spaces and outdoor living areas of adjacent dwellings achieved through:  

• building layout and location;  

• design of major openings;  

• landscape screening of outdoor active habitable spaces; and/or  

• location of screening devices.  

P1.2 Maximum visual privacy to side and rear boundaries through measures such as:  

• offsetting the location of ground and first floor windows so that viewing is oblique rather than direct;  

• building to the boundary where appropriate;  

• setting back the first floor from the side boundary;  

• providing higher or opaque and fixed windows; and/or  

• screen devices (including landscaping, fencing, obscure glazing, timber screens, external blinds, window hoods and shutters)