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IMDAC AGENDA ITEM: 3.1
Application Summary
Application No 020/0031/13A Variation 1
KNet Reference 2014/19595/01 (#9084722)
Role of the Commission Schedule 10 section 4B A(a) of the Development Regulations 2008:
Applicant University of Adelaide
Proposal Description Variation to the Planning Consent for the construction of a 14 level
building (including lower ground and roof top plant room) for a
clinical school as part of the Biomedical Health Precinct
Subject Land North Terrace, Adelaide
Lodgement Date 22 September 2014
Development Plan Adelaide (City) Development Plan, consolidated 31 July 2014
Zones Riverbank Zone: Health Policy Area 27
Public notification Category 1
Referrals Government Architect, Adelaide Airport
Assessment Officer Gabrielle McMahon
Recommendation Development Plan Consent subject to reserved matter and
conditions
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The site is located within the Riverbank Zone and Health Policy Area 27. Medical and health
facilities are envisaged with strong connections to the Torrens River and North Terrace.
Buildings fronting North Terrace should generally be up to 15 storeys in height. A range of land
uses are anticipated, including public open spaces, landscaped forecourts and pedestrian and
cycling networks. The ground floors of buildings are expected to be visually interesting, active,
allow views into and out of the buildings, well lit, of human scale and provide opportunities for
passive surveillance.
The proposal is a variation to an existing valid consent for the Adelaide University Clinical School
and a planning assessment has only been undertaken of the changes made as part of this
variation and any associated impacts. The changes are generally limited to design and
appearance, use of materials, building footprint and internal reconfiguration. The proposed land
uses, vehicle access, overall height etc have not changed as part of this proposal.
The proposal is a landmark building within the precinct which has generally been enhanced by
the proposed amendments. The changes are supported by the Government Architect and do not
affect the overall bulk, scale and massing of the building. While the proposal does have a
reduced building setback from North Terrace this is considered acceptable, given the constraints
of the site and the permeability of the ground plane (which provides views through the building)
and the provision of the Urban Park.
The proposal is generally considered to be acceptable with regards to the exterior design
changes and use of materials. Many of the changes are considered positive and include:
improved permeability of the eastern and western edges of the building with balcony spaces;
better alignment of the entrance to Fenn Place; good levels of activation on the ground level;
and interaction with the public realm and functional floor plates.
It is noted that more detail is required of the final selection of materials for the building and the
design, material selection and landscaping of the Urban Park and wind mitigation measures.
These matters are recommended to be addressed through reserve matters.
The proposal is generally consistent with the Development Plan and where it is at variance with
the policies these are not considered fundamental to the success of the proposal.
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PLANNING REPORT
1. BACKGROUND
On 28 November 2013 the IMDAC granted Planning Consent to Adelaide University for the
construction of a 14 level building (including lower ground and roof top plant room) for a clinical
school as part of the Biomedical Health Precinct, North Terrace, Adelaide. There are a number of
conditions and reserve matters that apply (a copy of the previous agenda item and the decision
are in the cloud). The original proposal incorporated the following:
Floors Approved development
Lower
ground level
Specialist teaching space, plant and equipment, car parking for 5 vehicle
spaces, loading areas, 62 bicycle parks, showers and change rooms
Ground Foyer and forecourt area, 240 seat and 120 seat lecture theatres, retail space and café seating and services
Levels 1-3 Medical and nursing school space
Levels 4 University Hub
Levels 5 Research space
Levels 6-11 Space allocated to the future expansion of the university
Level 12 Partially enclosed plant room, green space, possible solar panels
Materials – approved development
The facade comprises clear glazing, fritted glazing, spandrel glazing with frit, and bright
white aluminium spandrel panels. The outermost layer of the facade, the vertical and
horizontal blade louvres, are reflective aluminium
The principal entry to the building is indicated by a sweeping soffit of coloured anodised
aluminium
The two distinct core elements of the building are to be constructed in off-form concrete,
from rough/boardsawn formwork
The two auditoria on the ground level are visible through the clear glazed foyer and are
clad in brightly coloured anodised aluminium
The interior of the western (secondary) foyer is lined in anodised aluminium
The four large columns of the colonnade to North Terrace are clad in deep red anodised
aluminium
2. PROPOSAL
The applicant has lodged an application to vary the Planning Consent. Refer to the images below
and the elevations within the attachments which compare the approved development and
proposed development. It is noted that there is no change to the approved land uses, access to
the site, total building height, or staging of works. While the design has changed, the overall
form of the development remains similar.
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The main changes include the following:
Changes to the external façade materials and design, including changes to the design of
the eastern and western lift cores (implemented to create edge-scapes from the
building’s upper levels)
There is no change to the number of floor levels, although a lower ground mezzanine
level is now proposed to accommodate a sunken portion of the 240 seat lecture theatre
and associated chair store, reheat kitchen and toilets to the west of the ground floor.
While there is no overall increase in height (max height of 96.4m), due to the external
design changes following changes are proposed:
- Eastern end of the building: increase in height from 57.9m (92.4 m AHD) to 61.7m
(96.4 m AHD)
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- Western end of the building: decrease in height from 64.1m (98.7 m AHD) to 60.5m
(95.2 m AHD).
- No additional increase in height of plume emissions
Alterations are made to the layout of the ground floor and include:
- An increase in size of the bike enclosure
- Easier access to the service car park through removal of the approved turning bay
- The central entrance point to the ground floor has been moved to bring the entrance
in-line with Fenn Place. These access points have been altered from airlock entry
ways to revolving doors.
- Inclusion of a sunken lower ground floor mezzanine, with the approved 250 seat
lecture theatre being reduced in size to 240 seats and rotated to face south.
- The approved 120 seat interactive theatre to the eastern side of the building has also
been reduced in size to a 90 seat discursive theatre and rotated to face north.
- Retail space has been relocated from the centre of the ground floor into two spaces in
the western and eastern cores, with proposed external retail space making better use
of outdoor spaces and activating the frontage of the building.
- The escalators have been moved from the centre of the ground floor to run adjacent
to the southern facing glazed wall.
To the east of the building, landscaped outdoor areas have been altered to accommodate
an updated version of the urban park. Formal outdoor café seating has been removed in
the varied plans. The choice of paving used on the building’s outdoor landscaped areas
has been varied from grey pavers to red brick to better complement the locality and the
materials used at the University of Adelaide’s existing campus. It is noted that the urban
park is still a work in progress and that the existing reserve matter should remain on the
approval. The design of the Urban Park is currently being refined in concert with the
proposed development adjacent, to the east.
The building’s eastern and western cores have also been varied to allow for greater
visual permeability at street level and to maximise views from the structure through the
introduction of ‘edgescapes’ at each level. In the western core, the approved dental foyer
has been removed from the ground level and replaced with the western stairwell,
causing the south-western corner of the frontage to extend further towards the street to
provide greater terrace space to the north-west. The toilet facilities have been removed
from the north of the western core at ground level for the introduction of retail space
along the terrace frontage, a plant and fire control room have also been added.
Regarding the eastern core, the external size of the ground floor area remains the same.
Internally the stairwell to the eastern-most point in the approved plans has been
replaced with a ground floor retail area, further activating the North Terrace frontage in
the proposed plans.
The approved location of the plant room has been removed to accommodate the eastern
stairwell whilst the number of goods lifts has been reduced from two to one to slightly
increase the size of the male and female toilet facilities.
Changes to the building’s Level 1 plan will rotate the void area to be in line with Fenn
Place to better adapt the interior of the building to its external surroundings. The
approved 240 seat lecture theatre is proposed to be altered to a 208 person interactive
group lecture theatre and rotated to face south. Layout changes have also been made to
the 80 person interactive group rooms and 30 person seminar room to accommodate
changes to the locations of the escalator system.
Greater detail has been provided on the internal layouts of Levels 2 and 3, which were
previously without detail in the approved plans. Level 2 will provide a number of
simulation, store and group rooms, whilst the proposed plans for Level 3 provide for
meeting rooms, informal seating and a computer pool as part of the student hub.
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Detail has also been provided for Levels 5, 6, 7 and 8. These levels will provide research
facilities for cancer, aging and chronic disease, microscopy and embryology, along with
associated medical storage, preparation, freezer and wash rooms. Two void areas have
also been included on each of these levels.
University opportunity Levels 9-11 remain without substantive detail in the new proposed
plans and are only presented in a ‘typical form’. The proposed variation plans have
removed the area of green space from the roof top plant area above Level 11.
Additional identification signage is proposed on the northern façade
3. DEVELOPMENT PLAN POLICY SUMMARY
The subject site is located within the Riverbank Zone: Health PA 27. The site is directly north of
the Capital City Zone. In the Health Policy Area, medical and health facilities are envisaged with
strong connections to the Torrens River, North Terrace, the Royal Adelaide Hospital and wider
city. The ground floors of buildings will be visually interesting, active, allow views into and out of
the buildings, well lit, of human scale and provide opportunities for passive surveillance.
Well defined and accessible public spaces are expected to provide civic entries to the Zone and
include active and visually permeable frontages. Buildings will be exemplary in their design
quality, with contemporary and innovative design and will enhance their setting among
landscaped public spaces.
4. DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE AND LOCALITY
The subject site is located at North Terrace, Adelaide and is described as follows:
Lot No Deposited Plan Street Suburb Hundred CT Reference
10 85645 North Terrace Adelaide Adelaide 6072/227
The subject land is comprises a site area of 3553m2. The frontage to North Terrace is
approximately 105 metres and the width varies between 30 to 40 metres. The land has a
significant level difference with a slope of 4 to 5 metres from North Terrace to the rail lines. It
sits within an institutional zone within the Adelaide Park Lands (as defined in the Adelaide Park
Lands Plan).
The north eastern corner of the site is subject to an easement covering 845m2, held by DPTI for
potential future underground rail purposes. A small portion of the level 3 balcony space will
slightly encroach over North Terrace footpath and needs approval from Council, as owner of the
land. Adjacent development consists of the following:
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North: Adelaide Railway lines, followed by the Park Lands and the River Torrens
East: Directly east is the skate park. This site is identified for future redevelopment by the
University of South Australia as part of the health precinct
South: Directly south is North Terrace and the University of SA campus and commercial uses
(within the Capital City Zone)
West: To the west is an access road and vacant land (identified as a future Stage 2 SAHMRI
building), then the SAHMRI building currently under construction and further west is
the new Royal Adelaide Hospital, also currently under construction.
5. REFERRALS
Government Architect
The Government Architect is a mandatory referral in accordance with Schedule 8 of the
Development Regulations 2008. Refer to the advice in the attachments for the comprehensive
advice (which has been considered in the assessment section of this report).
The Government Architect supported the original proposal, as a contemporary addition to North
Terrace and the aspirations to be a landmark building. The site permeability and activated
ground plane were also supported. While generally supportive of the ground plane and
architectural expression the overall height and massing was thought to potentially challenge the
intent of the North Terrace Master Plan.
The Government Architect supports the proposal to vary the planning consent and concludes
that:
Adelaide Airport Limited (AAL)
The AAL was consulted, however as the height and plumes are within the approved building
maximum building height of 98.7m AHD, there is no requirement for further approvals or
reassessment by the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development in accordance
with the Airports Act Protection of Airspace Regulations.
Adelaide City Council
Whilst no statutory referral to Adelaide City Council is required, informal comments were sought
from Council’s Administration regarding technical matters. Council’s City Design team raised a
number of matters. Council’s concerns are as follows (refer to attachments for a copy of
advice):
General comment:
The public realm area adjacent to the Eastern Access Road should be sized and detailed to
encourage generous public access.
There is a lack of detail on the ‘Potential External Retail’ use indicated on the plan on the
North Western corner of the building and site.
The indicated building colonnades on the southern façade is not a desirable outcome please
refer to ACC-DPTI Building Interface Guidelines (Urban Design Framework).
The forecourt levels and details adjacent to the North Terrace footpaths need to be
sensitively designed and to encourage maximum street level activity and amenity.
The ground floor of the building adjoining North Terrace does not offer a great deal of street
level activity.
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There is concern re the ‘Easement’ public realm design as wind studies from the adjoining
development indicate that there will be undesirable wind conditions created in this area.
The success of these public realm areas will be severely compromised if the microclimatic
conditions are not conducive to public use.
Council also advised that they do not support ramping from the footpath reserve and as landlord
will not consent to ramping within the footpath.
This proposal indicates two access ramps which are partly located within the North Terrace
footpath area. The back of footpath levels must remain consistent across the entire frontage of
the property with any changes in level occurring within the property. Back of footpath levels
must be approved by Council at the development approval stage to ensure that the public realm
and public safety is not compromised.
Applicant’s response
Refer to the applicant’s letter in the attachments for the detailed response, which is considered
to adequately address the comments made by Council. In summary the applicant provides the
following comments:
This area adjacent the Eastern Access Road has been substantially enlarged and now
includes a potential external retail area. This is likely to take the form of a café (or similar)
type use to serve the proposed building as well as users from other facilities within the
precinct and will create an active edge to the building as well as encouraging generous
public access as sought by the Council.
While there is a lack of detail on the ‘Potential External Retail’ this space creates a future
opportunity which was not possible as part of the previously approved design. An internal
retail area is also established immediately adjacent to this space to either service this area
or create a small grouping of complementary uses to improve the level of services within
the precinct.
The building colonnades on the southern face are a further refinement of those that formed
part of a previously approved design which was supported by the Government Architect and
the Development Assessment Commission.
They agree that the forecourt levels and details adjacent to the North Terrace footpaths
required further detail which will be addressed in response to the Reserved Matter 1 of DA
020/0031/13A. They consider that it is important that the resolution of this reserved
matter is done holistically and includes the Urban Park as well as other building interfaces.
The applicant contends that the ground floor of the building adjoining North Terrace is an
activated space. As well as being a research space, the building contains a large number of
teaching spaces including a 240 seat lecture theatre and a 90 seat discursive theatre at
ground level and a 208 person lecture theatre , 80 person interactive group room and 30
person seminar room teaching spaces on the first floor. In these spaces alone is a capacity
to accommodate 648 people who are likely to be more casual users of the building, with a
large number of regular users accommodated on floors above. The high volumes of people
moving into and around this building will ensure this building has a highly active street
frontage.
The Wind Microclimate Assessment Report identifies that the greatest risk is to the urban
park area on the north-eastern side. The risk is mainly due to the façade corner
overhanging this area. Northerly winds impact the façade and accelerate down and east,
before leaving the overhanging corner with a downward swirling motion. There are several
simple options to mitigate wind discomfort in this area through temporary or permanent
shelters and appropriate choice of tree species which are discussed in the report. Apart
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from this area, the frequency of discomfort is unlikely to be greater than for any similar
development in the same location. Ramping in public realm While the drawings show an inactive ramp at the Fenn Place axis and south western corner of
the building, these are shown as being indicative only. Councils comment is acknowledged and
the details of this space will form part of the final detailed Landscape Plan (Reserved Matter).
All footpath levels and access to the main entrances is required to conform to all relevant
standards.
Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
N/A - The proposal makes no change to the medical waste and other listed wastes and therefore
no referral was required to the EPA.
6. PLANNING ASSESSMENT
The assessment only considers the changes made as part of this variation, which are generally
limited to design and appearance and internal reconfiguration and any associated impacts. The
proposed land use, access arrangements, overall height etc have not changed as part of this
proposal.
The main change to the proposal relates to the reconfiguration of the core, changes to the
ground floor plan, setbacks, building design and selection of materials.
The applicant has described the proposal in the following way:
The facade is composed as a system of four primary material types: clear glazing; fritted
glazing; spandrel glazing; and spandrel glazing with frit. The outermost layer of the
facade comprises an array of horizontal glazed sunshades of a variety of golden hues,
subtly feathering the sheer facade of the building. This articulation also provides a
shifting visual trace of the railway track pattern, assisted by a frit applied to the glazing.
The two distinct core elements of the building are clad in a light white aluminium. Insets
into the cores, such as stairs, and doorways, are depicted as gold anodized aluminium
The inner workings of the lower floors of the building to North Terrace are visible through
a wall of clear glazing. The two theatres of the ground floor are sunken into the ground
plane increasing the transparency of building’s lower levels. The theatres’ sunken quality
allows visual transparency but also enables public engagement with the happenings of
the theatres.
A series of white columns support the elevated form above the lower levels. These
columns continue from North Terrace through the building to the northern terrace further
accentuating the continuous nature of the ground plane.
Located on the east and west cores are the ‘Edgescapes’ which create an informal
external breakout space on every level of the building. They comprise a tinted glass
balustrade with frit to enable transparency whilst maintaining both amenity and a degree
of privacy to the Edgescapes. Gold anodized underside to the Edgescapes ties them into
the adjacent interconnecting stairs and the horizontal sunshades of the main facade. A
diversity of furniture enables a variety of themes to be applied to the Edgescapes, for
example individual study, group study and collaboration.
Permeability
The proposal continues to provide an active street edge with permeability through the building,
pedestrian connectivity, good accessibility and desire lines. The facades and openings of the
ground floor relate well to destinations, routes and the Urban Park. The location of the main
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entrance is now better aligned with Fenn Place allowing long views from the laneway. The
height and alignment of the foyer space reinforce this visual axis. The permeability is considered
to be improved by the changes and these aspects of the proposal are considered positive.
Setback to North Terrace
As a result of the changes, the proposal has a reduced setback from North Terrace on the
western section of the ground level and therefore a narrowing the public realm to North Terrace.
This is not in keeping with the North Terrace Masterplan and policies which seeks generous
setbacks and forecourts (although it is noted that the Masterplan is not statutory document).
However the proposal has also resulted in a reduction of the overall length of the building along
North Terrace, and provides a greater setback near the eastern core. The ground floor continues
to be permeable and provide vistas through the building. The streetscape response is
considered acceptable given the challenging site constraints and has the support of the
Government Architect.
Public realm
The Government Architect welcomes the proposed public realm and landscaping response, as
well as the seamless integration of the various level changes. The material palette and general
configuration of this space integrates with the North Terrace public realm, while also referencing
the Adelaide University campus. While the concept is supported, further details regarding the
material palette and planting scheme is required.
It is recommended that the final landscaping plan with details of the materials and plantings,
sculptures, seating etc be provided to the Commission for final approval (this can be a reserved
matter). There is still a shortfall of 60 bicycle parks, and it is also recommended that this space
could accommodate more bicycle parking.
Building design
The proposed design has the support of the Government Architect who advises that the building
displays a visually striking built form through a highly articulated façade that references the
adjacent railway tracks. The current composition of a tall building with a clearly articulated
central column bookended with service cores is supported. I strongly support the communal
open spaces on the east and west extremities of the building and the transparent
communication stairwells. These elements diminish the visual bulk of the service cores, as well
as revealing the internal life and circulation of the building. The material palette of glass and
aluminium is supported, providing a positive contextual response to North Terrace.
I consider that the proposed design response is acceptable with regards to the massing,
articulation and modelling. It is intricate in its design and use of materials, with an architectural
response to the site constraints and the North Terrace location and its proximity to the Adelaide
railway lines, the Park Lands, other modern structures and the Capital City Zone.
The applicant has not provided a sample of the final details of the proposed materials and colour
scheme The proposed indicative materials, colours and finishes are likely to provide for visual
interest and are unlikely to result in excessive use of curtain glazing or result in glare. It is
recommended that this level of detail be provided to the Commission and can be adequately
dealt with as a reserve matter.
Signage
The core elements display the University signage and branding, which form part of this
application. Additional identification signage is also proposed on both the eastern and western
ends of the northern façade. The signage proposed is considered to be acceptable.
Landscaping
A landscaping report has been provided by McGreggor Coxall, dated 9/9/14, Issue B. This has
been prepared in consultation with the University of South Australia with regards to the overall
concept for the Urban Park.
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It is proposed for a single brick material surface to cover the entire podium level that draws
from and complements the materiality of the AMNS building. They have presented two design
options of the base concept design and the preferred option will be developed in the next phase
of design and will be informed by the buildings active edges and how they can positively engage
the urban park and the public realm.
Option one is for a clear edge between the building facade to the Urban Park; and Option two is
for the addition of seating decks and outdoor terraces linked to the building’s cafe retail
tenancies that edge and address the Urban Park. Refer to pages 8 to 13 of the landscaping
report for details.
The intent of the landscaping is supported (refer to the landscaping report for the design
philosophy and design options and plantings) however it is recommended that the final details
be the subject of a reserve matter.
Bicycle parking
A development of this nature has a requirement of 232 bicycle spaces according to the Adelaide
City Development Plan. It was acknowledged in the original approval a reduced amount was
acceptable. The original proposal provided 75 bicycle parks and a reserve matter required 150
spaces be provided. The applicant has now provided 90 spaces, although acknowledges
additional spaces are still required. The reserve matter is still valid and it is recommended that
these additional spaces be located within the public realm.
Transport, Access and parking
There is no change to the proposed vehicular access via the Northern Access road and there has
been no updated traffic report provided. It is noted that the design of the loading dock area has
changed (refer to the images below). Council technical officers have not raised this as an issue
and the proposal arrangement is therefore considered to be acceptable.
Approved Proposed
Environmental
An updated ESD report has been provided by AECOM, dated 14 August 2014. The ESD initiates
are similar to the original proposal and considered to be acceptable. The recommendations
within the ESD report including future investigations are recommended as a condition of
approval
The proposal provides for passive surveillance of the site with the mix of land uses and
overlooking into the public realm. The assessment of the crime prevention through urban design
provisions have not significantly changed. There appear to be no significant crime prevention
issues, however it is recommended that entrances and exit areas from the fire escape stairs be
illuminated during the hours of darkness and have CCTV coverage and that crime prevention be
considered in the final landscaping plans. These matters are recommended as a condition of
Planning Approval.
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Wind
The applicant provided an updated a wind assessment report prepared by AECOM, dated 21
August 2014. The advice is similar to the initial advice provided which recommends the
mitigation of uncomfortable wind conditions within the Urban Park. I recommend that that wind
break structures or landscaping features be installed, as identified by an expert in this field. This
is recommended as a condition of approval.
The author of the report states that the pavilion on the northern side (Figure 3) is substantially
exposed to northerly and north easterly winds. It is recommended that trees be included in the
landscaping strategy to disrupt and deflect the prevailing winds. Upstream obstructions are
likely to lessen wind speed but increase turbulence.
Building downwash may also occur above the pavilion area. The façade substantially overhangs
part of the pavilion area, but the urban park below and downstream of the façade corner may
be subject to significantly accelerated wind speeds and gusty conditions. The presence of the
façade corner may also present gusty winds to pedestrians using the ramp at the south-east
corner.
Moderately dense tree plantings of species with substantial high-level foliage when mature are
recommended to be included in this space to reduce impacts to more acceptable levels.
Mitigation
The main cause of discomfort in the urban park is northerly winds impacting the façade and
accelerating down and east, before leaving the overhanging corner with a downward swirling
motion. The proposed façade features projecting elements which will act to mitigate this effect,
but it is still considered significant. The most common way of mitigating this kind of downwash
is by introducing calculated projections to the façade, either to retard the downward
acceleration of wind or deflect the wind as it leaves the corner, or both. A more detailed study
would be required to plan these additions.
Alternatively, mitigation may be applied closer to ground level by introducing sheltered areas for
patrons. The inclusion of trees are likely to provide some shelter when mature, but additional
treatment may be needed if it is later found that the trees are insufficient. Figure 4 shows
locations where trees would be most beneficial to provide shelter from prevailing winds.
If further mitigation is required, the landscape design may be adaptable to include open
structures such as overhead sails, trellises, roofed pavilions and the like.
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7. CONCLUSION
The proposal continues to satisfy the Development Plan for the Riverbank Zone and Health
Policy Area 27 in regards to the proposed use as educational/research facility with active land
uses at ground floor, the height, street activation, ESD, traffic, waste etc.
The proposed changes to the development, will not affect the overall bulk, scale and massing of
the proposal and will continue to provide a landmark building for this site and has the support of
the Government Architect.
It is acknowledged that there is a reduced setback to North Terrace which is not consistent with
the North Terrace Masterplan, however is considered acceptable in this instance. This is based
on the rationale within the original approval including the constraints to the narrow site and that
the proposal is permeable on the ground level with vistas through the building and also the
provision of the Urban Park.
The proposal is generally considered to be acceptable with regards to the exterior design
changes and use of materials. This includes more permeable edges which are intended to be
interactive spaces. However, final details are required of the selection of materials.
The proposal has good levels of permeability and activation on the ground level and interaction
with the public realm and provides for functional floor plans that respond well to the
environment. These are considered positive elements of the proposal. It is noted that more
detail is required of the design, material selection and landscaping of the Urban Park and wind
mitigation measures. These matters are recommended as reserve matters.
The proposal is generally consistent with the Development Plan and where it is at variance with
the policies these are not considered fundamental to the success of the proposal. The proposal
is not seriously at variance with the Development Plan.
Further details are requested on the following outstanding issues and are recommended as
reserved matters/conditions:
Final landscaping plan, including details of public art work and consideration given to
crime prevention through urban design objectives
Final details of the bicycle parking, with the provision of a minimum of 150 spaces,
located safely and conveniently
Final schedule of materials and colours
Technical details regarding lighting, security, waste management etc
Details of wind mitigation measures
8. RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the Development Assessment Commission:
1) RESOLVE that the proposed development is NOT seriously at variance with the policies in
the Development Plan.
2) RESOLVE to grant Development Plan Consent to the proposal in Development Application
020/0031/13A Variation 1 by the University of Adelaide to vary the Planning Consent for
Development Application 20/0031/13A for the construction of a clinical school at North
Terrace, Adelaide, subject to the following reserved matters and conditions of consent.
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Reserved Matters:
1 Pursuant to Section 33 (3) of the Development Act 1993, the following matters shall
be reserved for further assessment, to the satisfaction of the Development
Assessment Commission, prior to the granting of Development Approval for Stage 2
being the super-structure:
1.1 A final detailed landscaping plan and details shall include:
1 Type and colour of paved and hard surfaces
2 Details of seating, shelters and furniture and the management of the
microclimates
3 Details of public art and sculptures
4 A legible wayfinding strategy through the public realm, including signage
to the main entrance
5 Consideration given to safe and convenient movements for people with
disabilities, prams and cyclists
6 Consideration of crime prevention through urban design objectives
7 Details of wind mitigation measures to the Urban Park, as recommended in
the AECOM report dated 21 August 2014
1.2 Final details of the bicycle parking, with the provision of a minimum of 150
spaces, located safely, conveniently and well lit and wherever possible protected
from the weather.
1.3 A Lighting Plan and details of the location of CCTV cameras.
2 Pursuant to Section 33 (3) of the Development Act 1993, the following matters shall
be reserved for further assessment, to the satisfaction of the Development
Assessment Commission, prior to the granting of Development Approval for Stage 3
being the finishes and fit-out:
2.1 Final schedule of external materials and colours for the development, including
the public realm.
Planning Conditions:
1. Except where minor amendments may be required by other relevant Acts, or by
conditions imposed by this application, the development shall be established in strict
accordance with the details and plans, as submitted in Development Application
020/0031/13A including:
Architectural Plans (Lyons), dated August 2014
Plan No. Description
A200 Section (1:200).
A201 Section (1:200)
A300 Lower Ground Level Floor Plan (1:200).
A301 Lower Ground Mezanine level plan
A302 Ground Level Floor Plan (1:200)
A303 Level 1 Floor Plan (1:200).
A304 Level 2 Floor Plan (1:200).
A305 Level 3 Floor Plan (1:200).
A306 Level 4 Floor Plan (1:200).
A307 Level 5 Floor Plan (1:200).
A308 Level 6 Floor Plan (1:200).
A309 Level 7 Floor Plan (1:200).
A310 Level 8 Floor Plan (1:200).
A311 Level 9 Floor Plan (1:200).
A312 Level 10 Floor Plan (1:200).
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A313 Level 11 Floor Plan (1:200).
A400 Plant Floor Plan (1:200).
A401 North Elevation (1:200).
A403 East Elevation (1:200).
A404 West Elevation (1:200).
A500 South Elevation (1:200).
A900 Façade Type (NTS).
A901 Shadow Diagrams (NTS).
A902 Perspective Views (NTS).
Reports / Correspondence:
Development Application Report, prepared by MasterPlan, dated September 2014
Common Development Framework prepared by Lyons, dated July 2013 The University of Adelaide Integrated Clinical School DA Submission prepared by
Lyons, dated 29 August 2014 Landscape Architecture Development Application Report prepared by McGregor
Coxall, dated 9 September 2014 Fume Cupboard Exhaust plume analysis by AECOM, dated 21 August 2014 Traffic Assessment (Revision C) prepared by Wallbridge and Gilbert dated
September 2013 ESD Town Planning Report prepared by AECOM dated 9 29 August 2014 Wind Microclimate Assessment report prepared by AECOM dated 21 August 2014
2. A Waste Management Plan must be prepared and submitted to the satisfaction of the
Environment Protection Authority prior to the occupation of the Integrated Clinical
School building which identifies, but not limited to, how waste would be stored,
transported and disposed of so as to minimise the potential for environmental harm.
3. Listed waste produced at the site must be disposed of via a licensed waste transporter
to a suitable licensed disposal facility.
4. The future uses on levels 7 to 11 identified as ‘University opportunity space’ shall
relate to medical, research uses in association with the Health precinct. Any changes
from this use will require a separate development approval.
5. The building must on exceed a maximum height of 98.7 metres AHD, inclusive of the
building maintenance unit, all lift over-runs, vents, chimneys, aerials, antennas,
lighting rids, roof top garden plantings, construction cranes etc.
6. The level of air turbulence with a velocity greater than 4.3 metres per second created
by the vertical exhaust plume must not exceed a maximum height of 96.8 metres
AHD.
7. The building must be obstacle lit at night using medium intensity steady red obstacle
lights in accordance with the Manual of Standards for Part 139 of the Civil Aviation
Safety Regulations 1998 (Part 139 MOS) Section 9.4.
8. The proponent must arrange for a certified surveyor to notify Adelaide Airport Limited
of the finished height (in metres AHD) and the coordinates of the building.
9. The wind mitigation measures recommended in the AECON report dated 21 August
2014 forming part of this consent and any subsequent recommendations and including
mitigation measures to the ‘urban park’ shall be undertaken within the Development to
the reasonable satisfaction of the Development Assessment Commission. Such wind
mitigation measures shall be made operational prior to the occupation or use of the
Development.
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10. The ESD measures recommended in the AECON report dated 29 August 2014 forming
part of this consent shall be undertaken within the Development to the reasonable
satisfaction of the Development Assessment Commission. If the initiatives being
investigated are not to be undertaken then approval is required from the Commission
for these variations. Such ESD measures shall be made operational prior to the
occupation or use of the Development.
11. External materials, surface finishes and colours of the Development shall be consistent
with the final details provided and approved by Development Assessment Commission.
12. The signage shall be implemented in accordance with the approved plans. Any
additional signage that constitutes development would need to be the subject of a
separate application to the relevant planning authority.
13. Final details of waste management practices shall be prepared in consultation with the
Adelaide City Council. These details shall include a Waste Management Plan which
covers the two phases of the development.
13.1 Waste minimisation and resource recovery during construction; and
13.2 Resource recovery during use (office paper and staff kitchen recycling
facilities).
A subsequent Waste Management Plan shall be undertaken in accordance with the
approved plan.
14. Mechanical plant or equipment, shall be designed, sited and screened to minimise
noise impact on adjacent premises or properties. The noise level associated with the
combined operation of plant and equipment such as air conditioning, ventilation and
refrigeration systems when assessed at the nearest existing or envisaged noise
sensitive location in or adjacent to the site shall not exceed:
14.1 55 dB(A) during daytime (7.00am to 10.00pm) and 45 dB(A) during night time
(10.00pm to 7.00am) when measured and adjusted in accordance with the
relevant environmental noise legislation except where it can be demonstrated
that a high background noise exists.
14.2 50 dB(A) during daytime (7.00am to 10.00pm) and 40 dB(A) during night time
(10.00pm to 7.00am) in or adjacent the Park Lands Zone when measured and
adjusted in accordance with the relevant environmental noise legislation except
where it can be demonstrated that a high background noise exists.
15 A Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP) shall be prepared and
implemented in accordance with current industry standards – including the EPA
publication “Environmental Management of On-site Remediation” - to minimise
environmental harm and disturbance during construction.
The management plan must incorporate, without being limited to, the following matters:
15.1 air quality, including odour and dust
15.2 surface water including erosion and sediment control
15.3 soils, including fill importation, stockpile management and prevention of soil
contamination
15.4 groundwater, including prevention of groundwater contamination
15.5 noise
15.6 occupational health and safety
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For further information relating to what Site Contamination is, refer to the EPA
Guideline: 'Site Contamination – what is site contamination?': www.epa.sa.gov.au/pdfs/guide_sc_what.pdf
A copy of the CEMP shall be provided to the Adelaide City Council prior to the
commencement of site works.
16 Lighting shall be installed in accordance with Council’s guideline entitled “Under
Verandah/Awning Lighting Guidelines” at all times to the reasonable satisfaction of the
Adelaide City Council and prior to the occupation or use of the Development. Such
lighting shall be operational during the hours of darkness at all times to the
reasonable satisfaction of the Development Assessment Commission.
17 All modifications required to Adelaide City Council’s public lighting and associated
infrastructure shall meet Councils’ requirements and all costs associated with these
works will be borne directly by the developer.
18 The connection of any storm water discharge from the Land to any part of the
Adelaide City Council’s underground drainage system shall be undertaken in
accordance with the Council Policy entitled ‘Adelaide City Council Storm Water
Requirements’ and be to the reasonable satisfaction of the Adelaide City Council, with
the following taken into account:
18 1 Collected water from any proposed surface drainage systems located in the
basement car park shall be discharged to sewer.
18.2 Stormwater runoff from the proposed building balconies and verandah’s shall
be collected and discharged to the building stormwater system.
18.3 Use of existing property stormwater connections should be considered prior to
the design of new stormwater connections to Councils stormwater management
infrastructure.
19 The proposed car parking layout shall be designed and constructed to conform to the
Australian Standard 2890.1:2004 for Off-Street Parking Facilities; Australian Standard
2890.6-2009 Parking facilities – Off street commercial vehicle facilities and designed
to conform with Australian Standard 2890.6:2009 for Off Street Parking for people
with disabilities.
20 The on-site Bicycle Parking facilities shall be designed in accordance with Australian
Standard 2890.3-1993 and the AUSTROADS, Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice Part
14 – Bicycles.
21 Prior to the commencement of construction a dilapidation report (i.e. condition
survey) shall be prepared by a qualified engineer to ensure the stability and protection
of adjoining buildings, structures and Council assets. A copy of this report shall be
provided to the Adelaide City Council.
22 During construction, all materials and goods shall be loaded and unloaded within the
boundaries of the subject land.
23 The development and the site shall be maintained in a serviceable condition and
operated in an orderly and tidy manner at all times.
24 All trade waste and other rubbish shall be stored in covered containers prior to
removal and shall be kept screened from public view.
25 That the landscaping shown on the final plans forming part of the application shall
be established prior to the occupation of the development and shall be maintained
at all times with any diseased or dying plants being replaced.
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Advisory Notes:
a. The applicant is reminded of its general environmental duty, as required by Section 25
of the Environment Protection Act, to take all reasonable and practical measures to
ensure that the activities on the whole site, including during construction, do not
pollute the environment in a way which causes or may cause environmental harm. In
particular the applicant is reminded that causing the release of a pollutant (including
noise, odour and dust) is an offence under the Act.
b. The EPA notes that the University of Adelaide has a current environmental
authorisation (licence number 1027) for ‘Activities Producing Listed Wastes’ for four
locations. An environmental authorisation in the form of a licence is required for the
operation of this development. The applicant is required to contact the Environment
Protection Authority before acting on this approval to ascertain licensing requirements.
c. A licence may be refused where the applicant has failed to comply with any conditions
of development approval imposed at the direction of the Environment Protection
Authority.
d. Any information sheets, guidelines documents, codes of practice, technical bulletins
etc. that are referenced in this response can be accessed on the following web site:
http://www.epa.sa.gov.au/pub.html
e. Construction activities must be undertaken in accordance with Division 1 of Part 6 of
the Environment Protection (Noise) Policy 2007.
f. Any information sheets, guidelines documents, codes of practice, technical bulletins
etc that are referenced in this decision have been provided to the planning authority
or may be accessed on the following web site: http://www.epa.sa.gov.au
g. You are advised that An Encroachment Permit from Adelaide City Council is still
required and will need to be separately issued for the proposed encroachment into the
public realm. In particular your attention is drawn to the following:
An annual fee may be charged in line with the Encroachment Policy.
Permit renewals are issued on an annual basis for those encroachments that
attract a fee.
Unauthorised encroachments will be required to be removed.
h. Archaeological artefacts of heritage significance are considered likely to be
encountered within the site of the proposed development. Under Section 27(1)(b) of
the Heritage Places Act 1993, a permit may therefore be required to excavate or
disturb the land.
i. Crane operations associated with construction shall be the subject of a separate
application. Adelaide Airport Limited requires 28 days prior notice of any crane
operations during the construction. Crane assessment may also have to be conducted
by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). If you require any additional information
contact Brett Eaton, Airside Safety manager from Adelaide Airport on 8308 9245.
j. Breaches of approval conditions by the Department of Infrastructure and Regional
Development are subject to significant penalties under sections 185 and 187 of the
Airports Act 1996.
k. The proposal is to be untaken in accordance with the staging plan as outlined:
Stage 1 BR1 Initiation and sub-structure works
Stage 2 BR2 Super-structure
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Stage 3 BR3 Finishes and fit-out
Stage 4 BR4 Landscape and plaza works
l. The applicant must ensure there is no objection from any of the public utilities in
respect of underground or overhead services and any alterations that may be required
are to be at the applicant’s expense.
m. As the applicant is undertaking work on or near the boundary, the applicant should
ensure that the boundaries are clearly defined, by a Licensed Surveyor, prior to the
commencement of any building work
n. A Building Site Management Plan is required prior to construction work beginning on
site. The Building Site Management Plan should include details of such items as:
Work in the Public Realm
Street Occupation
Hoarding
Site Amenities
Traffic Requirements
Servicing Site
Adjoining Buildings
Reinstatement of Infrastructure
o. Pursuant to Regulation 74, the Council must be given one business day's notice of the
commencement and the completion of each stage of the building work on the site. To
notify Council, contact City Services on 8203 7332.
p. Should the public realm adjacent the to the site be upgraded, authorisation of
Adelaide City Council will be required with regard to design including, but not limited
to, materials and landscaping.
q. Should a pedestrian bridge be developed in the future you should consult Adelaide
City Council as soon as possible to ensure consistency with Council’s strategy,
particularly the Move Strategy.
r. All traffic signs and line marking should conform to Australian Standard AS1742.2.
Traffic control devices should be consistent with those used for the street network
s. Section 779 of the Local Government Act provides that where damage to Council
footpath / kerbing / road pavement / verge occurs as a result of the development, the
owner / applicant shall be responsible for the cost of Council repairing the damage.
t. The emission of noise from the premises is subject to control under the Environment
Protection Act and Regulations, 1993 and the applicant (or person with the benefit of
this consent) should comply with those requirements.
u. Council maintained infrastructure that is removed or damaged during construction
works shall be reinstated to Council specifications. All costs associated with these
works shall be met by the proponent.
v. The development must be substantially commenced within three (3) years of the date
of this Notification, unless this period has been extended by the Development
Assessment Commission.
w. You are also advised that any act or work authorised or required by this Notification
must be completed within five (5) years of the date of the Notification unless this
period is extended by the Commission.
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x. You will require a fresh consent before commencing or continuing the development if
you are unable to satisfy these requirements.
y. You have a right of appeal against the conditions which have been imposed on this
Development Plan Consent or Development Approval. Such an appeal must be lodged
at the Environment, Resources and Development Court within two months of the day
on which you receive this notice or such longer time as the Court may allow. Please
contact the Court if you wish to appeal. The Court is located in the Sir Samuel Way
Building, Victoria Square, Adelaide, (telephone number 8204 0300).
………………………………………………….
Gabrielle McMahon
CHIEF PROJECT OFFICER
STATUTORY PLANNING BRANCH
PLANNING DIVISION (DPTI)
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RELEVANT DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROVISIONS
The Objectives and Principles of Development Control in the Development Plan most relevant to
the assessment of the application are outlined as follows. These are contained in the Adelaide
(City) Development Plan (consolidated 31 July 2014).
RIVERBANK ZONE
DESIRED CHARACTER
This Zone is part of Adelaide’s great park. The Zone punctuates the change from the high
intensity and defined edge of the City Centre, to the natural environment of the Torrens Valley.
The Zone connects the City to the Park Lands and provides an active edge to the River Torrens
that enhances its use for recreation and leisure activities.
The Zone will accommodate a range of land uses including parliamentary and administrative
activities, cultural facilities, entertainment venues, conference facilities, offices, shops, hotels,
serviced apartments, tourist accommodation, consulting rooms, public transport hubs, public
open spaces, reserves and pedestrian and cycling networks.
Buildings in the Zone will be exemplary in their design quality and will enhance their setting
among landscaped public spaces, heritage buildings and culturally significant activities and not
diminish their contribution and character. Buildings will contribute significantly and positively to
the City skyline through contemporary and innovative design. Buildings will be significant in
their own right but also complement existing development and allow the significance of the
heritage buildings to continue to be appreciated from public areas. Development in this Zone
will have an emphasis on sustainable design principles including energy efficiency and water
sensitive urban design.
There will be a general transition in height through the Zone with taller buildings closer to North
Terrace and along Montefiore Road (between North Terrace and the central pathway shown in
Figures Rb/2 and 3) and lower buildings at the interface with the River Torrens.
The ground floors of buildings will be visually interesting, active, allow views into and out of the
buildings, well lit, of human scale and provide opportunities for passive surveillance.
Well defined and accessible public spaces will provide civic entries to the Zone and include
active and visually permeable frontages to create a sense of address, destination and identity at
the pedestrian level. Key physical and visual connections through the Zone and views of
heritage buildings including those depicted in Figures Rb/2 and 3 will be maintained and
respected.
Public spaces will be responsive to the local climate and include features that provide both
shade and solar access at appropriate times. Public art, landscaping, surfaces and materials will
be exemplary in quality and appearance and inviting for the public to visit and remain
comfortable for extended periods of time.
The formal avenue planting along North Terrace and King William Road will be maintained and
reinforced, while elsewhere in the Zone the informal planting character on the edge of the
Torrens Valley along Festival Drive will be further developed and extended.
Pedestrian and cycling access and permeability are paramount to the successful activation and
vibrancy of the Zone and will be separated from vehicle movement. Existing pedestrian and
cycling connections, including the Gawler Greenway, Outer Harbor Greenway and River Torrens
Linear Park trail, should not be compromised particularly those connections shown on Figures
Rb/2 and 3. These connections will link the Zone with the city and the River Torrens. A central
pathway will allow people to walk and ride through and within the Zone from East to West and
connect with the North to South pathways. The central pathway will be a single plane surface
designed primarily for pedestrians and will link key buildings and public areas within the Zone.3
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Objective 1: High quality design with contemporary and innovative architecture that is
respectful of the heritage buildings, parklands character and civic functions of the
locality.
Objective 2: A fine grained precinct with a quality public realm that is inviting and comfortable
for pedestrians.
Objective 3: Strong visual and physical connections between important buildings, public spaces
and the River Torrens and Park Lands.
Land use
1 The following types of development, or combination thereof, are envisaged in the Zone:
Accommodation including temporary accommodation
Child care facility
Cafe
Consulting room
Hotel
Motel
Office
Open space
Restaurant
Passenger rail facility
Passenger tram facility
Serviced apartments
Shop
Stormwater and rainwater capture, storage, treatment and re-use
Tourist accommodation
2 Development at ground level should include active uses such as cafes, restaurants and
shops that contribute to the vibrancy of the public realm.
Form and character
3 Development should be consistent with the desired character for the Zone.
4 Development should be designed to respect the landscape setting and biodiversity
provided by the Torrens Valley and Adelaide Park Lands.
5 Development should be compatible with the topography of the site and change in
character from a strong city edge on the southern side of North Terrace to the
landscaped setting provided by the River Torrens and Adelaide Park Lands.
6 Development should reinforce the grand boulevard character of North Terrace and King
William Road.
Design and appearance
7 Buildings should be of a high design quality and provide contemporary architectural
responses to their setting.
8 Development should:
(a) contribute to the activation of the public realm by presenting an attractive human
scaled pedestrian-oriented frontage at ground level that adds interest and vibrancy;
(b) contribute to pedestrian comfort by minimising micro climatic impacts;
(c) maintain a sense of openness to the sky for pedestrians and allow sunlight access to
the public realm, particularly plaza areas during the Spring and Autumn; and
(d) provide a clear sense of address to each building.
9 Development should be coordinated within the precinct to include a variety of pleasant
and interesting landscaped spaces among and adjacent to buildings, ranging from those
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suitable for group meetings and social activities to those for quiet retreat and relaxation.
These spaces, the pedestrian links between them, and internal access roads should be
landscaped with trees and other plantings to create pleasant environments and soften
the built form.
10 Pedestrian shelter should be achieved through a combination of trees and canopies
attached to buildings. Any free-standing form of pedestrian shelter should be designed as
an integral part of open space and landscaping.
11 Development should provide a safe night-time environment along streetscapes,
pedestrian and cycle paths and building surrounds by the arrangement of buildings and
active building frontages that enhance casual surveillance and provide appropriate
lighting and clear lines of sight.
Movement
12 Pedestrian movement should be based on a network of pedestrian access ways or
thoroughfares, linking the surrounding Zones and giving a variety of north-south and
east-west links, as indicated on Map Adel/1 (Overlay 2A) , Map Adel/49 and Figures
Rb/1, 2 and 3.
13 Development should be designed to encourage pedestrian/bicycle circulation at the North
Terrace level and create connections between North Terrace and the River Torrens linear
park at key pedestrian focal points.
14 Pedestrian movement should be a priority within the Zone and designed to be free from
vehicle conflict.
15 Development should provide the vast majority of car parking spaces in
undercroft/basement areas.
16 Where vehicle parking is provided at ground level or above, it should be designed to:
(a) minimise the extent of parking that is visible from public areas to that which is
required for emergency service vehicles, temporary event parking and set down (drop
off) functions;
(b) not be located at ground floor street frontages or detract from the provision of active
street frontages; and
(c) incorporate façade treatments along major street frontages that are sufficiently
enclosed and detailed to complement neighbouring buildings and screen vehicle parking
from view from public areas and other buildings.
Stormwater
17 Development should incorporate a range of water sensitive urban design measures that
minimise water quality impacts on the River Torrens, such as stormwater treatment,
harvesting and reuse.
Advertising
18 Advertisements should be designed to achieve an overall consistency of appearance and
be of a type, scale and image that complement the zone.
19 Temporary banners and illuminated advertisings are appropriate in the Zone.
Public Notification
22 For the purposes of public notification in accordance with the procedures and rights
established by the Development Act 1993, development is assigned to the specified
categories as follows:
(a) Category 1, public notification is not required for:
(i) all development, except that classified as non-complying
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(ii) non-complying development which, in the opinion of the relevant planning
authority, is of a minor nature only and will not unreasonably impact on the owners
or occupiers of land in the locality of the site of the development.
HEALTH POLICY AREA 27
The Objectives and Principles of Development Control that follow apply to the Policy Area as
shown on Maps Adel/43, 47, 48 and 49. They are additional to those expressed for the Zone
and, in cases of apparent conflict, take precedence over the Zone provisions. In the assessment
of development, the greatest weight is to be applied to satisfying the Desire Character for the
Policy Area.
Desired character
The Health Policy Area will accommodate a range of medical and health facilities including a
hospital, medical research, training and education as well as a range of ancillary land uses that
provide services for staff, students, researchers, patients and visitors; including temporary
accommodation.
Buildings along North Terrace will be designed to be viewed from all sides, promoting open
spaces between adjacent buildings in contrast to the strong built form edge in the Capital City
Zone.
Buildings along Montefiore Road (between North Terrace and the central pathway shown in
Figures Rb/2 and 3) will contain a range of uses that are complementary to both the Health
Policy Area and the adjoining Entertainment Policy Area and will include temporary
accommodation, tourist accommodation, conference facilities, hotels and serviced apartments
and be designed to integrate and activate the street frontage and provide direct pedestrian
access from Montefiore Road, Festival Drive and North Terrace.
Objective 1: A health precinct that creates an identifiable and unified city precinct with strong
connections to the Torrens River, North Terrace, the Royal Adelaide Hospital and
wider city.
Objective 2: A Policy Area accommodating a hospital, clinical and health training, research and
educational facilities and associated uses such as accommodation, cafes, small-
scale shops selling convenience goods and helicopter landing areas.
Land use
1 The following types of development or combination thereof, are envisaged in the Policy
Area and are additional to those envisaged for the Zone:
Clinical and health training, research, manufacturing and educational facilities
Consulting room
Educational establishment
Health centre
Helicopter landing areas, lighting for night operations and associated communication
equipment
Hospital
Form and character
2 Buildings fronting North Terrace should generally be up to 15 storeys in height, subject
to compliance with the Commonwealth Airports (Protection of Airspace) Regulations, to
reinforce the boulevard character of North Terrace and to have a relationship,
appropriate in scale with buildings in the Policy Area and along the North Terrace edge of
the Capital City Zone.
3 Buildings taller than 15 storeys may be contemplated where design excellence can be
demonstrated and the Commonwealth Airports (Protection of Airspace) Regulations can
be met.
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4 Buildings north of the central pathway should be designed to provide an active edge to
the River Torrens and should be of a low scale commensurate with the landscape setting.
5 Development should incorporate landscaped forecourts and/or public meeting spaces as
transition spaces between North Terrace and buildings within the Zone.
6 Development should be serviced by vehicular access points from North Terrace and Port
Road that provide for convenient, safe and legible controlled access for ambulances,
emergency dropoff for the public and general goods and services vehicles, as well as
vehicle access for patient drop-off, and visitor and staff parking.
7 Development should provide for a satisfactory interface to roads and railways by
addressing issues of access, safety, security, noise, air emissions and vibration so that:
(a) the effective and efficient operation of the road system and rail service adjacent to
the Zone is not detrimentally affected; and
(b) the potential for adverse impacts on hospital occupants and activities as a result of
road traffic and the operation of rail services adjacent to the Zone is minimised.
8 Development should be sited and designed to enable the continued operation of rail and
road services within and adjacent to the Zone.
COUNCIL WIDE
Built Form and Townscape
Objective 46: Reinforcement of the city’s grid pattern of streets through:
(a) high rise development framing city boulevards, the Squares and Park Lands
(b) vibrant main streets of a more intimate scale that help bring the city to life
(c) unique and interesting laneways that provide a sense of enclosure and
intimacy
(d) provide for a transition of building heights between Zone and Policy Areas
where building height guidelines differ.
Objective 47: Buildings should be designed to:
(a) reinforce the desired character of the area as contemplated by the
minimum and maximum building heights in the Zone and Policy Area
provisions;
(b) maintain a sense of openness to the sky and daylight to public spaces, open
space areas and existing buildings;
(c) contribute to pedestrian safety and comfort; and
(d) provide for a transition of building heights between Zone and Policy Areas
where building height guidelines differ.
Objective 48: Development which incorporates a high level of design excellence in terms of
scale, bulk, massing, materials, finishes, colours and architectural treatment.
Height, Bulk and Scale
168 Development should be of a high standard of design and should reinforce the grid layout
and distinctive urban character of the City by maintaining a clear distinction between the
following:
(a) the intense urban development and built-form of the town acres in the Capital City,
Main Street, City Frame and Residential Zones;
(b) the less intense and more informal groupings of buildings set within the landscaped
environment of the Institutional Zones;
(c) The historic character of the North Adelaide Historic (Conservation) Zone; and
(d) the open landscape of the Park Lands Zone.
169 The height and scale of development and the type of land use should reflect and respond
to the role of the street it fronts as illustrated on Map Adel/1 (Overlay 1).
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170 The height, scale and massing of buildings should reinforce:
(a) the desired character, built form, public environment and scale of the streetscape as
contemplated within the Zone and Policy Area, and have regard to:
(i) maintaining consistent parapet lines, floor levels, height and massing with existing
buildings consistent with the areas desired character;
(ii) reflecting the prevailing pattern of visual sub-division of neighbouring building
frontages where frontages display a character pattern of vertical and horizontal
sub-divisions; and
(iii) avoiding massive unbroken facades.
(b) a comfortable proportion of human scale at street level by:
(i) building ground level to the street frontage where zero set-backs prevail;
(ii) breaking up the building facade into distinct elements;
(iii) incorporating art work and wall and window detailing; and
(iv) including attractive planting, seating and pedestrian shelter.
171 Where possible, large sites should incorporate pedestrian links and combine them with
publicly accessible open space.
172 Buildings and structures should not adversely affect by way of their height and location
the longterm operational, safety and commercial requirements of Adelaide International
Airport. Buildings and structures which exceed the heights shown in Map Adel/1 (Overlay
5) and which penetrate the Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) should be designed,
marked or lit to ensure the safe operation of aircraft within the airspace around the
Adelaide International Airport.
Building Set-backs
181 Buildings within the Capital City Zone should be built to the street edge to reinforce the
grid pattern, create a continuity of frontage and provide definition and enclosure to the
public realm whilst contributing to the interest, vitality and security of the pedestrian
environment.
Composition and Proportion
182 Development should respect the composition and proportion of architectural elements of
building facades that form an important pattern which contributes to the streetscape’s
distinctive character in a manner consistent with the desired character of a locality by:
(a) establishing visual links with neighbouring buildings by reflecting and reinforcing the
prevailing pattern of visual sub-division in building facades where a pattern of vertical
and/or horizontal sub-divisions is evident and desirable, for example, there may be
strong horizontal lines of verandahs, masonry courses, podia or openings, or there
may be vertical proportions in the divisions of facades or windows; and
(b) clearly defining ground, middle and roof top levels.
183 Where there is little or no established building pattern, new buildings should create new
features which contribute to an areas desired character and the way the urban
environment is understood by:
(a) frontages creating clearly defined edges;
(b) generating new compositions and points of interest;
(c) introducing elements for future neighbouring buildings; and
(d) emphasising the importance of the building according to the street hierarchy.
Articulation and Modelling
184 Building facades fronting street frontages, access ways, driveways or public spaces
should be composed with an appropriate scale, rhythm and proportion which responds to
the use of the building, the desired character of the locality and the modelling and
proportions of adjacent buildings
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185 Balconies should be designed to give shelter to the street or public space at first floor
levels.
186 Balconies should:
(a) respond to the street context and building orientation; and
(b) incorporate balustrade detailing to reflect the balcony type and location and the
materials and detail of the building facade.
187 No part of any fully enclosed building should extend over property boundaries, including
streets and public spaces, whether above a balcony at a lower level or not.
188 Building services such as drainage pipes together with security grills/screens, ventilation
louvers and car park entry doors, should be coordinated and integrated with the overall
facade design.
Materials, Colours and Finishes
189 The design, external materials, colours and finishes of buildings should have regard to
their surrounding townscape context, built form and public environment, consistent with
the desired character of the relevant Zone and Policy Area.
190 Development should be finished with materials that are sympathetic to the design and
setting of the new building and which incorporate recycled or low embodied energy
materials. The form, colour, texture and quality of materials should be of high quality,
durable and contribute to the desired character of the locality. Materials, colours and
finishes should not necessarily imitate materials and colours of an existing streetscape.
191 Materials and finishes that are easily maintained and do not readily stain, discolour or
deteriorate should be utilised.
192 Development should avoid the use of large expanses of highly reflective materials and
large areas of monotonous, sheer materials (such as polished granite and curtained wall
glazing).
Sky and Roof Lines
Objective 49: Innovative and interesting skylines which contribute to the overall design and
performance of the building.
194 Where a prevailing pattern of roof form assists in establishing the desired character of
the locality, new roof forms should be complementary to the shape, pitch, angle and
materials of adjacent building roofs.
195 Buildings should be designed to incorporate well designed roof tops that:
(a) reinforce the desired character of the locality, as expressed in the relevant Zone or
Policy Area;
(b) enhance the skyline and local views;
(c) contribute to the architectural quality of the building;
(d) provide a compositional relationship between the upper-most levels and the lower
portions of the building;
(e) provide an expression of identity;
(f) articulate the roof, breaking down its massing on large buildings to minimise apparent
bulk;
(g) respond to the orientation of the site; and
(h) create minimal glare.
196 Roof top plant and ancillary equipment that projects above the ceiling of the top storey
should:
(a) be designed to minimise the visual impact; and
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(b) be screened from view, including the potential view looking down or across from
existing or possible higher buildings, or be included in a decorative roof form that is
integrated into the design of the building.
197 Roof design should facilitate future use for sustainable functions such as:
(a) rainwater tanks for water conservation;
(b) roof surfaces orientated, angled and of suitable material for photovoltaic applications;
and/or
(c) “green” roofs (ie roof top gardens structurally capable of supporting vegetation) or
water features.
Active Street Frontages
Objective 50: Development that enhances the public environment and, where appropriate
provides activity and interest at street level, reinforcing a locality’s desired
character.
Objective 51: Development designed to promote pedestrian activity and provide a high
quality experience for City residents, workers and visitors by:
(a) enlivening building edges;
(b) creating welcoming, safe and vibrant spaces;
(c) improving perceptions of public safety through passive surveillance; and
(d) creating interesting and lively pedestrian environments.
198 Development should be designed to create active street frontages that provide activity
and interest to passing pedestrians and contribute to the liveliness, vitality and security
of the public realm.
199 Retail frontages should be designed to provide interest to passing pedestrians at street
level and relief to building mass.
200 Commercial buildings should be designed to ensure that ground floor facades are rich in
detail so they are exciting to walk by, interesting to look at and to stand beside
Living Culture
Objective 1: The City of Adelaide as the prime meeting place and cultural focus for the people
of metropolitan Adelaide and the State.
Objective 2: The City of Adelaide as a major focus for tourism, conventions, leisure,
entertainment, sport and recreation, education, cultural development and the
arts.
Objective 3: Development that enhances the public environment and provides interest at
street level.
1 Development should, where appropriate, integrate public art into the design of new or
refurbished building sites in a manner which is integrated with and commensurate in
scale with, the new or refurbished buildings. For the purpose of enhancing the public
environment, public art should:
(a) demonstrate artistic excellence and innovation in design;
(b) be made of high quality materials;
(c) enhance the setting of new development;
(d) be integrated into the design of the building and the surrounding environment;
(e) consider any existing public art works; and
(f) not hinder sight lines or create entrapment spots.
Environmental
Crime Prevention Through Urban Design
Objective 24: A safe and secure, crime resistant environment that:
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(a) ensures that land uses are integrated and designed to facilitate natural
surveillance;
(b) promotes building and site security; and
(c) promotes visibility through the incorporation of clear lines of sight and
appropriate lighting.
83 Development should promote the safety and security of the community in the public
realm and within development. Development should:
(a) promote natural surveillance of the public realm, including open space, car parks,
pedestrian routes, service lanes, public transport stops and residential areas,
through the design and location of physical features, electrical and mechanical
devices, activities and people to maximise visibility by:
(i) orientating windows, doors and building entrances towards the street, open
spaces, car parks, pedestrian routes and public transport stops;
(ii) avoiding high walls, blank facades, carports and landscaping that obscures direct
views to public areas
(iii) arranging living areas, windows, pedestrian paths and balconies to overlook
recreation areas, entrances and car parks;
(iv) positioning recreational and public space areas so they are bound by roads on
at least two road frontages or overlooked by development;
(v) creating a complementary mix of day and night-time activities, such as
residential, commercial, recreational and community uses, that extend the
duration and level of intensity of public activity;
(vi) locating public toilets, telephones and other public facilities with direct access
and good visibility from well-trafficked public spaces;
(vii) ensuring that rear service areas and access lanes are either secured or exposed
to surveillance; and
(viii) ensuring the surveillance of isolated locations through the use of audio
monitors, emergency telephones or alarms, video cameras or staff eg by
surveillance of lift and toilet areas within car parks.
(b) provide access control by facilitating communication, escape and path finding within
development through legible design by:
(i) incorporating clear directional devices;
(ii) avoiding opportunities for concealment near well travelled routes;
(iii) closing off or locking areas during off-peak hours, such as stairwells, to
concentrate access/exit points to a particular route;
(iv) use of devices such as stainless steel mirrors where a passage has a bend;
(v) locating main entrances and exits at the front of a site and in view of a street;
(vi) providing open space and pedestrian routes which are clearly defined and have
clear and direct sightlines for the users; and
(vii) locating elevators and stairwells where they can be viewed by a maximum
number of people, near the edge of buildings where there is a glass wall at the
entrance.
(c) promote territoriality or sense of ownership through physical features that express
ownership and control over the environment and provide a clear delineation of
public and private space by:
(i) clear delineation of boundaries marking public, private and semi-private space,
such as by paving, lighting, walls and planting;
(ii) dividing large development sites into territorial zones to create a sense of
ownership of common space by smaller groups of dwellings; and
(iii) locating main entrances and exits at the front of a site and in view of a street.
(d) provide awareness through design of what is around and what is ahead so that
legitimate users and observers can make an accurate assessment of the safety of a
locality and site and plan their behaviour accordingly by:
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(i) avoiding blind sharp corners, pillars, tall solid fences and a sudden change in
grade of pathways, stairs or corridors so that movement can be predicted;
(ii) using devices such as convex security mirrors or reflective surfaces where lines
of sight are impeded;
(iii) ensuring barriers along pathways such as landscaping, fencing and walls are
permeable;
(iv) planting shrubs that have a mature height less than one metre and trees with a
canopy that begins at two metres;
(v) adequate and consistent lighting of open spaces, building entrances, parking and
pedestrian areas to avoid the creation of shadowed areas; and
(vi) use of robust and durable design features to discourage vandalism.
85 To maximise security and safety, buildings should be designed to minimise access
between roofs, balconies and windows of adjacent buildings.
Noise Emissions
Objective 26: Development that does not unreasonably interfere with the desired character of
the locality by generating unduly annoying or disturbing noise.
Objective 27: Noise sensitive development designed to protect its occupants from existing
noise sources and from noise sources contemplated within the relevant Zone or
Policy Area and that does not unreasonably interfere with the operation of non-
residential uses contemplated within the relevant Zone or Policy Area.
Noise Sources
90 Development with potential to emit significant noise (including licensed entertainment
premises and licensed premises) should incorporate appropriate noise attenuation
measures in to their design to prevent noise from causing unreasonable interference with
the amenity and desired character of the locality, as contemplated in the relevant Zone
and Policy Area.
94 Mechanical plant or equipment, should be designed, sited and screened to minimise
noise impact on adjacent premises or properties. The noise level associated with the
combined operation of plant and equipment such as air conditioning, ventilation and
refrigeration systems when assessed at the nearest existing or envisaged noise sensitive
location in or adjacent to the site should not exceed:
(a) 55 dB(A) during daytime (7.00am to 10.00pm) and 45 dB(A) during night time
(10.00pm to 7.00am) when measured and adjusted in accordance with the relevant
environmental noise legislation except where it can be demonstrated that a high
background noise exists.
(b) 50 dB(A) during daytime (7.00am to 10.00pm) and 40 dB(A) during night time
(10.00pm to 7.00am) in or adjacent to a Residential Zone, the North Adelaide
Historic (Conservation) Zone or the Park Lands Zone when measured and adjusted in
accordance with the relevant environmental noise legislation except where it can be
demonstrated that a high background noise exists.
95 To ensure minimal disturbance to residents:
(a) ancillary activities such as deliveries, collection, movement of private waste bins,
goods, empty bottles and the like should not occur:
(i) after 10.00pm; and
(ii) before 7.00am Monday to Saturday or before 9.00am on a Sunday or Public
Holiday.
(b) typical activity within any car park area including vehicles being started, doors
closing and vehicles moving away from the premises should not result in sleep
disturbance when proposed for use after 10.00pm as defined by the limits
recommended by the World Health Organisation.
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Noise Receivers
96 Noise sensitive development should incorporate adequate noise attenuation measures
into their design and construction to provide occupants with reasonable amenity when
exposed to noise sources such as major transport corridors (road, rail, tram and
aircraft), commercial centres, entertainment premises and the like, and from activities
and land uses contemplated in the relevant Zone and Policy Area provisions.
97 Noise sensitive development in mixed use areas should not unreasonably interfere with
the operation of surrounding non-residential uses that generate noise levels that are
commensurate with the envisaged amenity of the locality.
98 Noise sensitive development adjacent to noise sources should include noise attenuation
measures to achieve the following:
(a) satisfaction of the sleep disturbance criteria in the bedrooms or sleeping areas of the
development as defined by the limits recommended by the World Health
Organisation;
(b) the maximum satisfactory levels in any habitable room for development near major
roads, as provided in the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2107:2000 -
‘Acoustics - Recommended Design Sound Levels and Reverberation Times for Building
Interiors’; and
(c) noise level in any bedroom, when exposed to music noise (L10) from existing
entertainment premises, being:
(i) less than 8 dB above the level of background noise (L90,15 min) in any octave
band
of the sound spectrum; and
(ii) less than 5 dB(A) above the level of background noise (LA90,15 min) for the
overall
(sum of all octave bands) A-weighted levels.
Background noise within the habitable room can be taken to be that expected in a typical
residential/apartment development of the type proposed, that is inclusive of internal
noise sources such as air conditioning systems, refrigerators and the like as deemed
appropriate.
Unless otherwise demonstrated, the minimum background noise to be used will be: Octave Band Centre Frequency(Hz) Minimum Background Noise Level (LA90, 15) dB (A) 63 10 125 12 250 14 500 14 1000 12 2000 10 4000 8 Overall Sum 21
on the basis of the windows being closed for the noise sensitive development and any
existing entertainment premises complying with the relevant legislation relating to noise
emission
101 Development on land affected by aircraft noise exceeding 20 ANEF, as shown on Map/1
(Overlay 6), should be designed, constructed and insulated to minimise the impact of
aircraft noise by being built in accordance with the Australian Standard AS2021-2000:
‘Acoustics - Aircraft Noise Intrusion - Building Siting and Construction’.
Waste Management
Objective 28: Development which supports high local environmental quality, promotes waste
minimisation, re-use and recycling, encourages waste water, grey water and
stormwater re-use and does not generate unacceptable levels of air, liquid or
solid pollution.
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102 A dedicated area for on-site collection and sorting of recyclable materials and refuse
should be provided within all new development.
103 A dedicated area for the collection and sorting of construction waste and the recycling of
building materials during construction as appropriate to the size and nature of the
development should be provided and screened from public view.
104 Development greater than 2,000 square metres of total floor area should manage waste
by:
(a) containing a dedicated area for the collection and sorting of construction waste and
recyclable building materials;
(b) on-site storage and management of waste;
(c) disposal of non-recyclable waste; and
(d) incorporating waste water and stormwater re-use including the treatment and re-use
of grey water.
105 Development should not result in emission of atmospheric, liquid or other pollutants, or
cause unacceptable levels of smell and odour which would detrimentally affect the
amenity of adjacent properties or its locality. Land uses such as restaurants, shops, cafés
or other uses that generate smell and odour should:
(a) ensure extraction flues, ventilation and plant equipment are located in appropriate
locations that will not detrimentally affect the amenity of adjacent occupiers in terms
of noise, odours and the appearance of the equipment;
(b) ensure ventilation and extraction equipment and ducting have the capacity to clean
and filter the air before being released into the atmosphere; and
(c) ensure the size of the ventilation and extraction equipment is suitable and has the
capacity to adequately cater for the demand generated by the potential number of
patrons.
Contaminated Sites
Objective 29: A safe and healthy living and working environment.
106 Where there is evidence of, or reasonable suspicion that land, buildings and/or water,
including underground water, may have been contaminated, or there is evidence of past
potentially contaminating activity/ies, development should only occur where it is
demonstrated that the land, buildings and/or water can be made suitable for its intended
use prior to commencement of that use.
Note: Information of the suitability of land for the proposed land use should be provided as part of the development application and should include:
(a) the provision of a report of the land use history and condition of the site; (b) where the report reveals that contamination is suspected or identified, a detailed site assessment report that determines whether site contamination poses an actual or potential risk to human health and the environment, either on or off the site, of sufficient magnitude to warrant remediation appropriate to the proposed land use; (c) where remediation is warranted, a remediation and/or management strategy prepared in consultation with an independent Environmental Auditor, Contaminated Land, endorsed by the EPA; (d) a site audit report, prepared by an independent Environmental Auditor, Contaminated Land, endorsed by the EPA, that states that in the opinion of the Auditor, the site is suitable for the intended uses(s), or for certain stated uses(s) and also states any conditions pertaining to the use(s).
Energy Efficiency
Objective 30: Development which is compatible with the long term sustainability of the
environment, minimises consumption of non-renewable resources and
utilises alternative energy generation systems.
All Development
107 Buildings should provide adequate thermal comfort for occupants and minimise the need
for energy use for heating, cooling and lighting by:
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(a) providing an internal day living area with a north-facing window, other than for minor
additions*, by:
(i) arranging and concentrating main activity areas of a building to the north for solar
penetration; and
(ii) placing buildings on east-west allotments against or close to the southern
boundary to maximise northern solar access and separation to other buildings to
the north.
(b) efficient layout, such as zoning house layout to enable main living areas to be
separately heated and cooled, other than for minor additions;
(c) locating, sizing and shading windows to reduce summer heat loads and permit entry
of winter sun;
(d) allowing for natural cross ventilation to enable cooling breezes to reduce internal
temperatures in summer;
(e) including thermal insulation of roof, walls, floors and ceilings and by draught proofing
doors, windows and openings;
(f) ensuring light colours are applied to external surfaces that receive a high degree of
sun exposure, but not to an extent that will cause glare which produces discomfort or
danger to pedestrians, occupants of adjacent buildings and users of vehicles;
(g) providing an external clothes line for residential development; and
(h) use of landscaping.
108 All development should be designed to promote naturally ventilated and day lit buildings
to minimise the need for mechanical ventilation and lighting systems.
109 Energy reductions should, where possible, be achieved by the following:
(a) appropriate orientation of the building by:
(i) maximising north/south facing facades;
(ii) designing and locating the building so the north facade receives good direct solar
radiation;
(iii) minimising east/west facades to protect the building from summer sun and
winter winds;
(iv) narrow floor plates to maximise the amount of floor area receiving good daylight;
and/or
(v) minimising the ratio of wall surface to floor area.
(b) window orientation and shading;
(c) adequate thermal mass including night time purging to cool thermal mass;
(d) appropriate insulation by:
(i) insulating windows, walls, floors and roofs; and
(ii) sealing of external openings to minimise infiltration.
(e) maximising natural ventilation including the provision of openable windows;
(f) appropriate selection of materials, colours and finishes; and
(g) introduction of efficient energy use technologies such as geo-exchange and
embedded, distributed energy generation systems such as cogeneration*, wind
power, fuel cells and solar photovoltaic panels that supplement the energy needs of
the building and in some cases, export surplus energy to the electricity grid.
110 Orientation and pitch of the roof should facilitate the efficient use of solar collectors and
photovoltaic cells
111 Buildings, where practical, should be refurbished, adapted and reused to ensure an
efficient use of resources.
112 New buildings should be readily adaptable to future alternative uses.
113 Selection of internal materials for all buildings should be made with regard to internal air
quality and ensure low toxic emissions, particularly with respect to paint and joinery
products.
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Office Development
116 The following principles of sustainable design and construction are required for new office
development, and additions and refurbishments to existing office development, to
minimise energy consumption and limit greenhouse gas emissions:
(a) passive solar consideration in the design, planning and placement of buildings;
(b) re-using and/or improving existing structures or buildings;
(c) designing for the life-cycle of the development to allow for future adaptation;
(d) considering low levels of embodied energy in the selection and use of materials;
(e) developing energy efficiency solutions including passive designs using natural light,
solar control, air movement and thermal mass. Systems should be zoned to minimise
use of energy;
(f) using low carbon and renewable energy sources, such as Combined Heat and Power
(CHP) systems and photovoltaics; and
(g) preserving and enhancing local biodiversity, such as by incorporating roof top
gardens.
Renewable Energy
Objective 31: The development of renewable energy facilities, such as wind and biomass
energy facilities, in appropriate locations.
Objective 32: Renewable energy facilities located, sited, designed and operated to avoid
or minimise adverse impacts and maximise positive impacts on the
environment, local community and the State.
117 Renewable energy facilities, including wind farms, should be located, sited, designed and
operated in a manner which avoids or minimises adverse impacts and maximises positive
impacts on the environment, local community and the State.
118 Renewable energy facilities, including wind farms, and ancillary developments should be
located in areas that maximise efficient generation and supply of electricity.
Micro-climate and Sunlight
Objective 33: Buildings which are designed and sited to be energy efficient and to minimise
micro-climatic and solar access impacts on land or other buildings.
Objective 34: Protection from rain, wind and sun without causing detriment to heritage
places, street trees or the integrity of the streetscape.
120 Development should be designed and sited to minimise micro-climatic and solar access
impact on adjacent land or buildings, including effects of patterns of wind, temperature,
daylight, sunlight, glare and shadow.
121 Development should be designed and sited to ensure an adequate level of daylight,
minimise overshadowing of buildings, and public and private outdoor spaces, particularly
during the lunch time hours.
122 Development should not significantly reduce daylight to private open space, communal
open space, where such communal open space provides the primary private open space,
and habitable rooms in adjacent Residential Zones.
123 Glazing on building facades should not result in glare which produces discomfort or
danger to pedestrians, occupants of adjacent buildings and users of vehicles.
124 Buildings within the Core and Primary Pedestrian Areas identified in Map Adel/1
(Overlays 2, 2A and 3), unless specified otherwise within the relevant Zone or Policy
Area, should be designed to provide weather protection for pedestrians against rain,
wind and sun. The design of canopies, verandahs and awnings should be compatible with
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the style and character of the building and adjoining buildings, as well as the desired
character, both in scale and detail.
125 Weather protection should not be introduced where it would interfere with the integrity
or heritage value of heritage places or unduly affect street trees.
126 Development that is over 21 metres in building height and is to be built at or on the
street frontage should minimise wind tunnel effect.
Stormwater Management
Objective 35: Development which maximises the use of stormwater.
Objective 36: Development designed and located to protect stormwater from pollution
sources.
Surface water (inland, marine, estuarine) and ground water has the potential
to be detrimentally affected by water run-off from development containing
solid and liquid wastes. Minimising and possibly eliminating sources of
pollution will reduce the potential for degrading water quality and enable
increased use of stormwater for a range of applications with environmental,
economic and social benefits.
Objective 37: Development designed and located to protect or enhance the environmental
values of receiving waters.
Objective 38: Development designed and located to prevent erosion.
Development involving soil disturbance may result in erosion and
subsequently sedimentation and pollutants entering receiving waters. Design
techniques should be incorporated during both the construction and operation
phases of development to minimise the transportation of sediment and
pollutants off-site.
Objective 39: Development designed and located to prevent or minimise the risk of
downstream flooding.
127 Development of stormwater management systems should be designed and located to
improve the quality of stormwater, minimise pollutant transfer to receiving waters, and
protect downstream receiving waters from high levels of flow.
128 Development affecting existing stormwater management systems should be designed
and located to improve the quality of stormwater, minimise pollutant transfer to
receiving waters, and protect downstream receiving waters from high levels of flow.
129 Development should incorporate appropriate measures to minimise any concentrated
stormwater discharge from the site.
130 Development should incorporate appropriate measures to minimise the discharge of
sediment, suspended solids, organic matter, nutrients, bacteria and litter and other
contaminants to the stormwater system and may incorporate systems for treatment or
use on site.
131 Development should not cause deleterious affect on the quality or hydrology of
groundwater.
132 Development should manage stormwater to ensure that the design capacity of existing
or planned downstream systems are not exceeded, and other property or environments
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are not adversely affected as a result of any concentrated stormwater discharge from the
site.
Infrastructure
Objective 40: Minimisation of the visual impact of infrastructure facilities.
Objective 41: Provision of services and infrastructure that are appropriate for the
intended development and the desired character of the Zone or Policy
Area.
133 Provision should be made for utility services to the site of a development, including
provision for the supply of water, gas and electricity and for the satisfactory disposal and
potential re-use of sewage and waste water, drainage and storm water from the site of
the development.
134 Service structures, plant and equipment within a site should be designed to be an
integral part of the development and should be suitably screened from public spaces or
streets.
135 Infrastructure and utility services, including provision for the supply of water, gas and
electricity should be put in common trenches or conduits.
136 Development should only occur where it has access to adequate utilities and services,
including:
(a) electricity supply;
(b) water supply;
(c) drainage and stormwater systems;
(d) effluent disposal systems;
(e) formed all-weather public roads;
(f) telecommunications services; and
(g) gas services.
Heritage and Conservation
Objective 42: Acknowledge the diversity of Adelaide’s cultural heritage from pre-European
occupation to current time through the conservation of heritage places and
retention of their heritage value.
Objective 43: Development that retains the heritage value and setting of a heritage place and
its built form contribution to the locality.
Objective 45: Recognition of Aboriginal sites, items and areas which are of social,
archaeological, cultural, mythological or anthropological significance.
Aboriginal Heritage
148 Development should recognise historical and cultural relationships associated with the
past, prior and current use of a place which is of significance to Aboriginal people.
Landscaping
Objective 55: Water conserving landscaping that enhances the local landscape character and
creates a pleasant, safe and attractive living environment.
209 Landscaping should:
(a) be selected and designed for water conservation;
(b) form an integral part of the design of development; and
(c) be used to foster human scale, define spaces, reinforce paths and edges, screen
utility areas and enhance the visual amenity of the area.
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210 Landscaping should incorporate local indigenous species suited to the site and
development, provided such landscaping is consistent with the desired character of the
locality and any heritage place.
211 Landscaping should be provided to all areas of communal space, driveways and shared
car parking areas.
212 Landscaping between the road and dwellings should be provided to screen and protect
the dwellings from dust and visual impacts of the road.
Transport and Access
Access and Movement
Objective 60: Access to and movement within the City that is easy, safe, comfortable and
convenient with priority given to pedestrian and cyclist safety and access.
226 Development should provide safe, convenient and comfortable access and movement.
227 Vehicle access points along primary and secondary city access roads and local connector
roads, as shown on Map Adel/1 (Overlay 1) should be restricted.
Pedestrian Access
Objective 61: Development that promotes the comfort, enjoyment and security of pedestrians
by providing shelter and reducing conflict with motor vehicles.
Objective 62: Development that contributes to the quality of the public realm as a safe,
secure and attractive environment for pedestrian movement and social
interaction.
Objective 63: Safe and convenient design of and access to buildings and public spaces,
particularly for people with disabilities.
228 Development should reflect the significance of the paths and increase the permeability of
the pedestrian network identified within Map Adel/1 (Overlay 2) by ensuring:
(a) pedestrians are not disrupted or inconvenienced by badly designed or located vehicle
access ramps in footpaths or streets; and
(b) vehicle and service entry points are kept to a minimum to avoid adverse impact on
pedestrian amenity.
230 Development should provide and maintain pedestrian shelter, access and through-site
links in accordance with the walking routes identified within Map Adel/1 (Overlays 2, 2A
and 3) and the provisions of the Zone or Policy Area in which it is located. Such facilities
should be appropriately designed and detailed to enhance the pedestrian environment,
have regard to the mobility needs of people with disabilities, and be safe, suitable and
accessible.
232 Permanent structures over a footpath should have a minimum clearance of 3.0 metres
above the existing footpath level, except for advertisements which should have a
minimum clearance of 2.5 metres and temporary structures and retractable canopies
which should have a minimum clearance of 2.3 metres above the existing footpath level.
233 Where posts are required to support permanent structures, they should be located at
least 600 millimetres from the kerb line.
234 Access for people with disabilities should be provided to and within all buildings to which
members of the public have access in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards.
Such access should be provided through the principal entrance, subject to heritage
considerations and for exemptions under the relevant legislation.
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Bicycle Access
Objective 64: Greater use of bicycles for travel to and within the City and the improvement of
conditions, safety and facilities for cyclists.
Objective 65: Adequate supply of secure, short stay and long stay bicycle parking to support
desired growth in City activities.
235 Development should have regard to the bicycle routes identified within Map Adel/1
(Overlay 3) by:
(a) limiting vehicular access points; and
(b) ensuring that vehicles can enter and leave the site in a forward direction, thereby
avoiding reverse manoeuvres.
236 An adequate supply of on-site secure bicycle parking should be provided to meet the
demand generated by the development within the site area of the development. Bicycle
parking should be provided in accordance with the requirements set out in Table Adel/6.
Table Adel/6 Bicycle Parking Provisions
Type of development Bicycle parking space standard for employees and/or residents
Bicycle parking space standard for customers, visitors and / or shoppers
Educational Establishment – University
1 per 20 employees plus 1 per 10 full time students
1 per 20 employees
238 Onsite secure bicycle parking facilities for short stay users (i.e. bicycle rails) should be:
(a) directly associated with the main entrance;
(b) located at ground floor level;
(c) located undercover;
(d) well lit and well signed;
(e) located where passive surveillance is possible, or covered by CCTV; and
(f) accessible by cycling along a safe, well lit route.
239 Access to bicycle parking should be designed to:
(a) minimise conflict with motor vehicles and pedestrians;
(b) ensure the route is well signed and well lit including the use of road markings such as
a bicycle logo if appropriate to help guide cyclists; and
(c) ensure the route is unhindered by low roof heights.
240 To facilitate and encourage the use of bicycles and walking as a means of travel to and
from the place of work, commercial and institutional development should provide on-site
shower and changing facilities.
Public Transport
Objective 66: Development that promotes the use of sustainable transport consistent with
State Government objectives and initiatives.
Objective 67: Accessible public transport for all metropolitan residents and visitors and safe
and attractive facilities for public transport users.
241 Development along a high concentration public transport route should be designed to
ensure that activity and interest for public transport passengers is maximised through
the incorporation of active street frontages.
242 Development along high concentration public transport routes identified in Map Adel/1
(Overlay 4) should:
(a) ensure there are pedestrian links through the site if needed to provide access to
public transport;
(b) provide shelter (e.g. verandahs) for pedestrians against wind, sun and rain;
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(c) provide interest and activity at street level; and
(d) where possible, avoid vehicle access across high concentration public transport
routes identified in Map Adel/1 (Overlay 4). Where unavoidable, vehicle access should
be integrated into the design of the development whilst retaining active street
frontages.
Traffic and Vehicle Access
Objective 68: Development that supports a shift toward active and sustainable transport
modes (i.e. public transport, cycling and walking).
Objective 69: An enhanced City environment and the maintenance of an appropriate
hierarchy of roads to distribute traffic into the City to serve development in
preference to through traffic.
Objective 70: Adequate off-street facilities for loading and unloading of courier, delivery and
service vehicles and access for emergency vehicles.
243 Development should be designed so that vehicle access points for parking, servicing or
deliveries, and pedestrian access to a site, are located to minimise traffic hazards and
vehicle queuing on public roads. Access should be safe, convenient and suitable for the
development on the site, and should be obtained from minor streets and lanes unless
otherwise stated in the provisions for the relevant Zone or Policy Area and provided
residential amenity is not unreasonably affected.
244 Facilities for the loading and unloading of courier, delivery and service vehicles and
access for emergency vehicles should be provided on-site as appropriate to the size and
nature of the development. Such facilities should be screened from public view and
designed, where possible, so that vehicles may enter and leave in a forward direction.
245 Where practicable, development sites should contain sufficient space for the location of
construction equipment during the course of building construction, so that development
does not rely on the use of Council road reserves to locate such equipment.
246 Vehicular access to development located within the Core and Primary Pedestrian Areas
identified in Map Adel/1 (Overlay 2A) should be limited and designed to minimise
interruption to street frontages.
247 Where vehicular access to a development is gained by an existing crossing in the Core
Pedestrian Area identified in Map Adel/1 (Overlay 2A), there should be no increase in the
number of parking spaces served by the crossing, nor any increase in the number of
existing crossings serving that development.
248 The number of access points on primary city access roads identified in Map Adel/1
(Overlay 1) should be limited to minimise traffic and pedestrian inconvenience,
interference with public transport facilities and adverse effects on the environment.
249 Buildings located along primary and secondary access roads should be sited to avoid the
need for vehicles to reverse on to the road (unless the dimensions of the site make this
impractical).
Car Parking
Objective 71: To meet community expectation for parking supply while supporting a shift
toward active and sustainable transport modes.
Objective 72: An adequate supply of short-stay and long-stay parking to support desired
growth in City activities without detrimental affect on traffic and pedestrian
flows.
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252 Car parking areas should be located and designed to:
(a) ensure safe and convenient pedestrian movement and traffic circulation through and
within the car parking area;
(b) include adequate provision for manoeuvring and individually accessible car standing
areas;
(c) enable, where practical, vehicles to enter and leave the site in a forward direction;
(d) minimise interruption to the pattern of built form along street frontages;
(e) provide for access off minor streets and for the screening from public view of such
car parking areas by buildings on the site wherever possible;
(f) minimise adverse impacts on adjoining residential properties in relation to noise and
access and egress;
(g) minimise loss of existing on-street parking spaces arising through crossovers and
access;
(h) incorporate secure bicycle parking spaces and facilitate convenient, safe and
comfortable access to these spaces by cyclists; and
(i) provide landscaping, such as semi-mature trees, to shade parked vehicles and reduce
the visual impact of the car parking area while maintaining direct sight lines and
informal visual surveillance.
253 All development should provide car parking spaces for people with disabilities in
accordance with the requirements in the Building Code of Australia (BCA). For classes of
buildings not covered by the requirements of the BCA, the number of spaces should be
provided in accordance with Table Adel/7 and such car parking spaces should comply
with Australian Standard 2890.1: ‘Parking Facilities - Off-street Car Parking’.
255 Off-street parking should:
(a) be controlled in accordance with the provisions for the relevant Policy Area;
(b) be located away from street frontages or designed as an integral part of buildings on
the site. Provision of parking at basement level is encouraged; and
(c) not include separate garages or carports in front of buildings within front set-backs.
264 In areas outside the Core and Primary Pedestrian Areas identified in Map Adel/1
(Overlays 2, 2A and 3), car parking may be provided to serve a development within the
site of the development or elsewhere. Where car parking is provided, it should be:
(a) provided with vehicle access points that do not cross major walking routes identified
in Map Adel/1 (Overlay 2); and
(b) located away from frontages to major streets wherever possible.
Economic Growth and Land Use
Objective 73: The role of the City enhanced as:
(a) the community, civic and cultural heart of South Australia and as a driving
force in the prosperity of the State;
(b) the State centre for business, administration, services, employment,
education, political and cultural activities, government and public
administration;
(c) a welcoming, secure, attractive and accessible meeting place for the people
of metropolitan Adelaide and beyond for leisure, entertainment, civic and
cultural activity, specialty shopping, personal and community services;
(d) a centre for education and research built on key academic strengths and on
the excellent learning environment and student accommodation available
in the City;
(e) a supportive environment for the development of new enterprises drawing
on the cultural, educational, research, commercial and information
technology strengths of the City centre;
(f) the gateway to the attractions of South Australia for international and
interstate visitors by developing a wide range of visitor accommodation,
facilities and attractions, particularly attractions which showcase the
particular strengths of South Australia; and
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(g) a great place to live, with a growing diversity of accommodation for
different incomes and lifestyles.
Objective 74: A business environment which encourages investment from domestic and
foreign sources, business development and employment.
Objective 75: Development which reinforces clusters and nodes of activity and distinctive
local character.
Objective 76: A diverse mix of commercial, community, civic and residential activities to meet
the future needs of the Capital City of South Australia.
267 Development, particularly within the Capital City and Institutional Zones, is encouraged
to:
(a) provide a range of shopping facilities in locations that are readily accessible;
(b) provide for the growth in economic activities that sustain and enhance the
variety and mix of land uses and the character and function of the City;
(c) maximise opportunities for co-location, multiple use and sharing of
facilities;
(d) be accessible to all modes of transport (particularly public transport) and
safe pedestrian and cycling routes; and
(e) have minimal impact on the amenity of residential areas.
269 Development is encouraged to develop and expand upon the existing or create new
tourism activities to maximise employment and the long-term economic, social and
cultural benefits of developing the City as a competitive domestic and international
tourist destination.
270 Tourist facilities should be compatible with the prevailing character of the area, within
close proximity to public transport facilities and well designed and sited.
272 Development should not unreasonably restrict the development potential of adjacent
sites, and should have regard to possible future impacts such as loss of daylight/sunlight
access, privacy and outlook.
Park Lands
Objective 85: Protect and enhance the Adelaide Park Lands as:
(a) a unique open space system which creates a distinctive image for the City
and supports the economic and social life of Adelaide and South Australia,
and recognizes the entry of the City of Adelaide Historic Layout in the
Register of the National Estate; and
(b) an important component of the Metropolitan Open Space System (MOSS).
Objective 86: Establish pedestrian and cycle paths that are sympathetic to the Park Lands
desired character to link the paths across Policy Area boundaries and with
regional networks in adjacent local government areas as a comprehensive and
integrated system.
Objective 87: Protection and enhancement of vegetation of local provenance wherever
possible, particularly in locations specified for predominantly natural
landscapes.
Objective 88: Protect and restore Park Lands waterways and improve water quality.
Objective 89: Enhance the Park Lands through the reduction in building floor areas, fenced
and hard paved areas.
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Objective 90: Progressively return alienated land within the Park Lands for open space and
public recreational use.
Objective 91: Conserve biodiversity and natural habitat areas, including areas of local native
vegetation.
Objective 92: Encourage accessibility to the Park Lands through improved public transport
and bicycle and pedestrian links.
Objective 93: Reduce the visual, spatial and environmental impact of permanent car parks
and other associated infrastructure for recreational facilities within the Park
Lands.
Objective 94: Encourage alternatives to on-site or near-site parking for Special Events
located within the Park Lands.
Objective 95: Promote and encourage recreational and sporting uses within appropriate
areas.
Objective 96: Encourage the long term consolidation of sports areas.
Objective 97: Enhance the Park Lands to provide a diversity of opportunities for children’s
play.
Objective 98: Provide for exotic plantings and formal gardens with high quality visitor
facilities incorporating well designed landscape features and interpretation in
areas of predominantly cultural landscapes.
Objective 99: Provide sensitively designed adequate base infrastructure including areas for
occasional special event car parking, bicycle parking and emergency services,
for community, cultural and sporting events within the Park Lands.
Objective 100: Encourage the utilisation of non Park Land car park sites in the City or
adjoining Council areas supported by expanded public transport and event
services.
Objective 101: Establish lighting within the Park Lands to provide for safety, security and
amenity.
Objective 102: Protect, enhance and provide interpretation to areas and items of indigenous
and post colonial cultural significance.
282 Development should ensure that the desired character and environment of the Park
Lands Zone is enhanced and reinforced by:
(a) the maintenance of a diversity of landscape with recognition of predominant natural
or cultural landscapes identified in Map Adel/1 (Overlay 9) and the desired character
of the particular Policy Area;
(b) the establishment and maintenance of a continuity of landscape character within and
across Policy Area boundaries where similar characteristics exist;
(c) the protection and enhancement of the role of the River Torrens/Karrawirra Parri, its
valley and tributaries, as a habitat for native fauna and especially native water fowl,
associated with the re-establishment of vegetation of local provenance wherever
possible;
(d) the enhancement of natural creek channels as a major landscape feature and their
enhancement through integration into surrounding areas of Park Lands whilst
implementing best practice stormwater management where appropriate;
(e) management of the Park Lands watercourses through the laying back of creek banks,
the creation of natural retention basins where appropriate and the implementation of
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best practice riparian and urban storm water management whilst maintaining the
natural Park Land character;
(f) a reduction in building floor areas, fenced and hard paved areas;
(g) a high quality of buildings, structures, utilities, roads, artificial land surfaces and
service facilities in nominated areas or sites;
(h) the maintenance of the delineation and visual distinction between the predominantly
open landscape character of the Park Lands Zone and the built-form character of the
adjacent Zones;
(i) the maintenance of the maximum possible area of the Park Lands as a natural land
surface, by restricting the amount of enclosed artificial or paved land surface;
(j) adopting best practice water conservation principles;
(k) returning alienated land within the Park Lands for open space and public recreational
use consistent with Map Adel/1 (Overlay 10);
(l) the consolidation of sports areas into locations shown in Map Adel/1 (Overlay 11);
(m) ensuring Special Events are contained within the areas shown in Map Adel/1
(Overlay 12);
(n) ensuring lighting is consistent with the framework shown in Map Adel/1 (Overlay 13);
and
(o) protecting and enhancing areas and items of indigenous and post colonial cultural
significance shown in Map Adel/1 (Overlay 14).
287 Development should not:
(a) result in noise emissions which adversely affect the amenity of neighbouring
premises or other Park Land users, or the emission of atmospheric or liquid
pollutants; or
(b) introduce, expand or intensify any activity which may detrimentally affect the
amenity of premises within any adjacent Zone or adjoining municipality.
288 Development should not further restrict public access to land within the Park Lands,
including access for people with disabilities.
289 A comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian path network shown in Map Adel/1 (Overlay 8)
should be provided within the Park Lands to increase the safety, convenience and
enjoyment of the Park Lands for the City’s workers, residents and visitors.
290 Car parking in the Park Lands Zone should be limited and only serve activities within the
Park Lands unless specifically permitted in the relevant Policy Area.
291 Development should be limited to ensure that car parking sufficient to serve the needs of
permanent activities in the Park Lands can be provided on roads through and around the
Park Lands unless otherwise described in the relevant Policy Area.
292 Car parking areas should be located and designed to:
(a) ensure safe and convenient pedestrian movement and traffic circulation through and
within car parking areas; and
(b) minimise their visual impact through the incorporation of swales and permeable
surfaces.
MOSS (Metropolitan Open Space System)
Objective 103: A clearly defined and linked Metropolitan Open Space System (MOSS) of public
and privately owned land of an open or natural character in and around
metropolitan Adelaide which will:
(a) provide a visual and scenic contrast to the built urban environment;
(b) assist in the conservation of natural or semi-natural habitats and sites of
scientific or heritage value and re-vegetation;
(c) provide corridors for movement of wildlife;
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(d) accommodate a range of active recreation and sporting facilities of regional
or State significance, including facilities which may be used for national
and international events;
(e) accommodate a range of passive recreation and leisure areas; and
(f) provide for the integration of stormwater management in association with
recreation, aquifer recharge and water quality management.
Objective 104: The development of public land within the MOSS for active and passive
recreation, sporting facilities and conservation with emphasis on retaining the
open, natural or rural character with wide landscaped buffers around the
perimeter of areas where appropriate, areas of conservation significance
retained in their natural state and buildings located and designed in such a way
as to minimise their impact.
Objective 105: The development of open space recreation reserves through land purchases,
contributions of open space, and exchanges of land.
Squares and Public Spaces
Objective 57: High quality, readily accessible external and internal open spaces in appropriate
locations that form an integral part of the public domain, provide sanctuary,
visual pleasure and a range of recreational and leisure opportunities and
contribute to the City’s pedestrian and bicycle network.
Objective 58: Development that conserves and enhances the City’s squares, improves their
visual amenity, increases their range of uses, and maximises pedestrian
accessibility to their landscaped areas.
Objective 59: A distinctive Adelaide streetscape identity through the use of street furniture,
graphics, public art, signs, lighting and landscaping, recognising existing visually
significant buildings and trees.
221 The Squares should be for the relaxation, enjoyment and leisure of the City's workers,
residents, students and visitors. The landscaped area of the Squares should where
possible, be enlarged to improve visual and functional amenity. Development should:
(a) maximise pedestrian convenience, safety and access to the landscaped area of the
Squares and reduce conflict between pedestrians and vehicles;
(b) contribute to the amenity of the City through the provision of tall trees and other
suitable drought tolerant planting;
(c) provide facilities such as seating, rest areas, and weather protection to enhance
cultural, social and outdoor recreational activity;
(d) maintain a high quality of lighting for security and amenity;
(e) minimise buildings, structures, utilities and service facilities; and
(f) maintain a high quality of design.
222 Development fronting public spaces should be of a high standard of design and should
reinforce the distinctive urban character of the City by:
(a) defining and enclosing the City Squares with a continuous edge of peripheral
buildings which:
(i) are of relatively consistent height and scale as appropriate to the desired
character
surrounding each of the Squares;
(ii) are designed to maintain the continuity of the streetscape;
(iii) are situated close to or abutting the Square frontages;
(iv) provide ground floor activities that support the public use of the space; and
(v) are designed and sited to minimise overshadowing of the Square’s garden areas.
(b) enhancing interest, use, safety and a range of activities by ensuring:
(i) facades abutting public spaces provide visual interest; and
(ii) appropriate elements of public art;
(c) defining the major streets as important linear public spaces which display a formal
townscape character by:
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(i) ensuring that buildings in the Capital City Zone maintain or re-establish, a
continuous edge of built-form abutting or situated close to major street
frontages;
(ii) emphasising the townscape importance of development at the intersections of
major streets, and intersections of major streets with City Squares, with corner
buildings of a scale and form appropriate to their location and situated close to
or abutting both street frontages;
(iii) ensuring that buildings fronting on to such streets are of a shape and orientation
which relate to and reinforce the rectilinear grid pattern of the City; and
(iv) requiring that any substantial set-back, open space or plaza be behind a built-
form or landscape element which maintains or reinforces the continuity and line
of the street frontage;
(d) maintaining the existing pattern and structure of streets and laneways;
(e) restricting building over minor streets and laneways to avoid over-shadowing and
preserve the built-form pattern established by traditional land sub-division in the
City; and
(f) allowing for ease of pedestrian circulation and through access where possible
223 Development on, over, encroaching upon, or opening on to public spaces should not
endanger public safety or cause undue inconvenience to either pedestrians, including
persons with disabilities, or users of vehicles, and should ensure adequate alignment of
building levels to surface levels.
224 Cornices, sunscreens and hoods should:
(a) have a minimum height of 3 metres above the level of the footway or 5 metres above
a carriageway;
(b) have a maximum projection of 1.2 metres over a public space which exceeds 10
metres in width and a maximum of 600 millimetres over a public space which is 10
metres or less in width; and
(c) be constructed to prevent water dripping or running into a public place.
225 Public spaces should allow good visibility into and across the space to promote security
and safety and should provide opportunities for citizens to meet and socialise.
Advertising
Objective 56: Outdoor advertisements that are designed and located to:
(a) reinforce the desired character and amenity of the locality within which it is
located and rectify existing unsatisfactory situations;
(b) be concise and efficient in communicating with the public, avoiding a
proliferation of confusing and cluttered displays or a large number of
advertisements; and
(c) not create a hazard.
213 Advertisements should be designed to respect and enhance the desired character and
amenity of the locality by the means listed below:
(a) the scale, type, design, location, materials, colour, style and illumination of any
advertisements should be compatible with the design and character of the buildings
and land to which it is related, and should be in accordance with provisions for the
Zone and Policy Area in which it is situated and any relevant adjacent Zones or
Policy Areas;
(b) advertisements should be integrated with the architectural form, style and colour of
buildings and wherever possible, requirements for advertisements should be
considered in the design of new buildings;
(c) advertisements should not detrimentally affect residential amenity in the Residential
Zones or the North Adelaide Historic (Conservation) Zone;
(d) advertisements should be artistically interesting in terms of graphics and construction
with intricacy and individuality in design encouraged while maintaining consistency
in design and style where co-ordinated advertisements are appropriate;
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(e) structural supports should be concealed from public view or of minimal visual impact;
(f) advertisements on individual premises should be co-ordinated in terms of type and
design and should be limited in number to minimize visual clutter;
(g) advertisements should be displayed on fascia signs or located below canopy level;
(h) advertisements on buildings or sites occupied by a number of tenants should be
coordinated,complementary and the number kept to a minimum; and
(i) advertisements on or adjacent to a heritage place should be designed and located
to respect the heritage value of the heritage place.
214 Advertisements are inappropriate on premises used for a dwelling. This does not include
business plates associated with a home activity which does not exceed 0.2 square
metres.
215 Advertisements at roof level where the building forms the backdrop (i.e. plant room) are
inappropriate within the Residential Zones or the North Adelaide Historic (Conservation)
Zone.
216 Product advertisements illustrating products sold on the premises in conjunction with the
business name should not exceed 25 percent of the area of any advertisement.
217 Development of vending machines, automatic teller machines and fast food outlets
should:
(a) be consistent with the relevant Zone and Policy Area provisions;
(b) maintain the character and continuity of activity along street frontages;
(c) maintain good visibility from the street or public places for security; and
(d) not impede pedestrian movement.
218 Advertisements relating to vending machines and automatic teller machines should be
restrained in size and style.
219 Advertisements should not endanger public safety or detrimentally affect the amenity of
adjacent premises by reason of their location, position, construction or design and
should:
(a) not emit excessive glare or reflection from internal or external illumination;
(b) not obscure road users’ and pedestrians’ views of vehicles, pedestrians or potentially
hazardous road features;
(c) not cause confusion with, or reduce the effectiveness of traffic control devices;
(d) have a clearance between the footpath and base or underside of projecting signage
of at least 2.5 metres for permanent advertisements and 2.3 metres for temporary
advertisements, and between the kerb face and outside edge of the sign of at least
600 millimetres; and
(e) permit safe and convenient pedestrian movement.
220 Temporary advertisement hoardings or shrouds required for the screening of
construction sites or for creating visual interest should occur only where they are:
(a) of a high standard of design;
(b) displayed only during the period of construction;
(c) comprised of high quality opaque, solid and non-reflective material that is durable,
low maintenance and appropriate to the City context;
(d) required to conceal wiring and conduits; and
(e) do not create undue risk to public or private safety.
ADJACENT ZONE –TO NOTE DESIRED CHARACTER CAPITAL CITY ZONE Desired Character This Zone is the economic and cultural focus of the State and includes a range of employment, community,
educational, tourism and entertainment facilities. It is anticipated that an increased population within the Zone will complement the range of opportunities and experiences provided in the City and increase its vibrancy.
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The Zone will be active during the day, evening and late night. Licensed entertainment premises, nightclubs and bars are encouraged throughout the Zone, particularly where they are located above or below ground floor level to maintain street level activation during the day and evening. High-scale development is envisaged in the Zone with high street walls that frame the streets. However an interesting pedestrian environment and human scale will be created at ground floor levels through careful building articulation and fenestration, frequent openings in building façades, verandahs, balconies, awnings and other features that provide weather protection. In important pedestrian areas, buildings will be set back at higher levels above the street wall to provide views to the sky and create a comfortable pedestrian environment. In narrow streets and laneways the street setback
above the street wall may be relatively shallow or non-existent to create intimate spaces through a greater sense of enclosure. In the Central Business Policy Areas, upper level setbacks are not envisaged. Non-residential land uses at ground floor level that generate high levels of pedestrian activity such as shops, cafés and restaurants will occur throughout the Zone. Within the Central Business Policy Area, residential land uses at ground level are discouraged. At ground level, development will continue to provide visual interest after hours by being well lit and having no external shutters. There will also be a rich display of art that is accessible to the public and contextually relevant. Exemplary and outstanding building design is desired in recognition of the location as South Australia’s capital. Contemporary juxtapositions will provide new settings for heritage places. Innovative forms are expected in
areas of identified street character, referencing the past, but with emphasis on modern design-based responses that support optimal site development. Adelaide’s pattern of streets and squares The distinctive grid pattern of Adelaide will be reinforced through the creation of a series of attractive boulevards as shown on Concept Plan Figures CC/1 and 2. These boulevards will provide a clear sense of arrival into the City and be characterised by buildings that are aligned to the street pattern, particularly at ground level. Views to important civic landmarks, the Park Lands and the Adelaide Hills will be retained as an important part of the City’s charm and character.
The Zone also includes a number of Main Street areas, encompassing Rundle Mall, Rundle Street, Hindley Street and Gouger Street, which are envisaged to have a wide range of retail, commercial and community uses that generate high levels of activity. These areas will have an intimately scaled built form with narrow and frequent building frontages. These areas are shown on Concept Plan Figures CC/1 and 2. Minor streets and laneways will have a sense of enclosure (a tall street wall compared to street width) and an intimate, welcoming and comfortable pedestrian environment with buildings sited and composed in a way that responds to the buildings’ context. There will be a strong emphasis on ground level activation through frequent window openings, land uses that spill out onto the footpath, and control of wind impacts. Development in minor streets and laneways with a high value character will respond to important character elements and provide a comfortable pedestrian environment, particularly in the following streets: Gray, Leigh,
Union, Chesser, Coromandel, Tucker, Cardwell, Kenton, Market, Ruthven, Cannon, Tatham, Benthem streets, Murrays Lane and Wright Court. A comprehensive, safe and convenient movement network throughout the City will develop, focusing on the provision of linkages on both public and private land between important destinations and public transport. A high quality system of bicycle or shared pedestrian and bicycle routes will be established within the Zone. 26 Building façades should be strongly modelled, incorporate a vertical composition which reflects the
proportions of existing frontages, and ensure that architectural detailing is consistent around corners and along minor streets and laneways.
Building Height
19. Development should generally be compatible with the overall desired city form and not exceed the maximum building height shown in Concept Plan Figures CC/1 and 2; unless it meets one or more of the following: N/A (NOTE HEIGHT IS 53M)
20. Development should have optimal height and floor space yields to take advantage of the premium City
location and should have a building height no less than half the maximum shown on Concept Plan Figures CC/1 and 2, or 28 metres in the Central Business Policy Area, except where one or more of the following applies:
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a. a lower building height is necessary to achieve compliance with the Commonwealth
Airports (Protection of Airspace) Regulations; b. the site is adjacent to a Residential Zone and a lesser building height is required to manage the
interface with low-rise residential development; c. the site is adjacent to a heritage place, or includes a heritage place;
d. the development includes the construction of a building in the same, or substantially the same, position as a building which was demolished, as a result of significant damage caused by an event, within the previous 3 years where the new building has the same, or substantially the same, layout and external appearance as the previous building.