Residential Development StrategyLiveability Development Principles

Liveability is the wellbeing of a community and represents the many characteristics that make a location a place where people want to live

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Definition from the Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission ‘A State of Liveability: An Inquiry into Enhancing Victoria’s Liveability’ report 2009

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for developers, designers, builders and planning authorities in support of greater housing choice, and the implementation of a holistic, life-cycle approach to sustainability and affordability across the Tasmanian housing sector. It is designed to be read in conjunction with the Tasmanian Residential Development Strategy 2011.

The Liveability Development Principles support the Vision and Strategic Directions of the Tasmanian Residential Development Strategy, and establish a ‘best practise’ framework to inform development proposals.

The Principles promote higher density, environmentally responsive and socially integrated residential developments, and the creation of more liveable and sustainable communities.

These Principles establish a framework that supports a more sustainable and socially integrated approach to housing development.

The Principles apply to all development proposals that include a residential component. They apply irrespective of the scale, location, or type of development. For a development to be considered acceptably compliant, it must receive a ‘weighted’ score of at least 75 out of 100.

Note: the ‘weighted’ score is calculated by multiplying the percentage achieved for each section (score divided by the number of attributes, multiplied by 100) by that section’s predetermined ‘weighted’ percentage value. These scores are then added together to give a total ‘weighted’ score out of 100.

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Checklist Residential Development Strategy : Liveability Development Principles

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Provide a range of housing types, sizes and tenures, to offer greater housing choice and meet the needs of a diverse range of household structures and affordability standards for a range of socio-economic circumstances.

Increase residential density.

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Be located close, and/or provide convenient access, to shops, employment, public transport networks, recreation venues and/or Government or community services and facilities.

Include a vertical mix of uses and provide opportunities for the integration of commercial ventures and services or facilities.

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Provide an attractive place to live and exhibit best-practise design and construction practises that respond to, and enhance, the natural and built environment, including the creation of private and public open spaces that are accessible, attractive, safe and comfortable for their users.

Consider pedestrian amenity, including site permeability and pedestrian circulation within, and around, the development.

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Ensure privacy and security for residents and neighbours, meet national liveability guidelines and consider safety and ease of access, regardless of physical capacity.

Adopt a life-cycle approach to sustainability to minimise resource use during construction, operation, occupation and demolition, including the incorporation of energy efficient design principles and technologies, and the use of durable materials to reduce maintenance requirements.

economic strength : measures that promote and encourage economic prosperity, employment opportunities and the well-being of all residentstransport : facilities that enable population mobility by transport choices that are environmentally sustainable

amenity : urban planning which meets local needs within the context of broader planning needsbuilt infrastructure : facilities (such as hospitals, education facilities, leisure facilities, libraries, and telecommunications and transport networks) that are adequately provided and maintained

participation: political and democratic processes that allow people to participate in decisions that affect themenvironment: sustainable practices that preserve or enhance the natural environment for current and future generations

social inclusion: opportunities for all to participate fully in society and to gain a sense of belonging and fulfilmentsocial infrastructure: social structures (such as community organisations, clubs, support services, art and culture) that assist people to achieve their full potential

ApartmentSemi-detached dwellingSeparate dwellings1 bedroom1-2 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroomAge diversitySocio-economic diversityFamily unit diversityPrivate ownershipPrivate rentalAffordable housing [rental]Affordable housing [purchase]

Housing choice

Community

Tenure

PRINCIPLE 1

Increases residential densityDensity [ /1] Weighted Score [ /10%]PRINCIPLE 2

SchoolLibraryChildcareCommunity centreRetailGovernment ServicesPost officeBank/ATMWalkingCyclingBusPrivate vehicleTaxiFerryLight railGovernmentHospitalityRetailTourismMicro-enterprisesOther private sectorPlaygroundParkBeachWalking/cycle pathBushland reserve

Services and facilities[within 1000m]

Transport choices[within 1000m]

Local employment[within 1000m]

Recreation[within 1000m]

[ /14] Weighted Score [ /15%]

DoctorHospital/clinic/healthcare centrePharmacy

Swimming [ /30] Weighted Score [ /15%]PRINCIPLE 3

ResidentialRetail/commercialRecreation

Mixed use

[ /3] Weighted Score [ /10%]PRINCIPLE 4

Previously developed siteOutdoor view from living areas

Appropriate bulk & heightAppropriate setback+ 25% site landscapingPublic green spacePrivate green spaceStreet treesExterior furniturePublic art

Design

Space

Architect [design & procurement]

[ /11] Weighted Score [ /15%]PRINCIPLE 5

Site permeabilityPedestrian circulation [on site]

Pedestrian amenity

Pedestrian circulation [off site] [ /3] Weighted Score [ /5%]PRINCIPLE 6

Privacy featuresCrime prevention through designSecurity featuresMeets silver rating for NLHDG

Accessible [Min. DDA compliant]Accessible [Min. AS compliant]

Privacy and security

Liveability

Safety and ease of use

Meets gold rating for NLHDGMeets platinum rating for NLHDG

[ /8] Weighted Score [ /15%]PRINCIPLE 7

Units 1-2 stars above mandatoryminimum BCA set rating [NatHERS]

Naturally ventilated [bed & living]

Sustainability

Water conservationSolar water heatingRecycled materialsLow maintenance requirementsDesign for disassembly

[ /8] Weighted Score [ /15%]PRINCIPLE 8

TOTAL [ /100%]

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Units 2+ stars above mandatoryminimum BCA set rating [NatHERS]