State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021

Good design recognises that landscape and buildings operate together as an integrated and sustainable system, resulting in development with good amenity.

A positive image and contextual fit of well designed development is achieved by contributing to the landscape character of the streetscape and neighbourhood.

Good landscape design enhances the development’s environmental performance by retaining positive natural features that contribute to the following—

the local context,

co-ordinating water and soil management,

solar access,

micro-climate,

tree canopy,

habitat values,

preserving green networks.

Good landscape design optimises the following—

usability,

privacy and opportunities for social interaction,

equitable access,

respect for neighbours’ amenity.

Good landscape design provides for practical establishment and long term management.