Holmes Dyer prepared a comprehensive report and concept plan for the NSW Department of Planning and Environment which sought to understand the opportunity for small lot housing, medium density housing and apartments on a large site in south west Sydney.
The report addressed a range of fundamental policy and design issues including:
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- Defining small lot housing and its role in fringe and infill markets;
- The development of location criteria for the delivery of increased residential densities;
- Existing policies and design limitations;
- Key small lot housing design considerations including:
- Titling
- Neighbourhood design
- Sloping land
- Integrated land, civil, landscape and dwelling design; and
- Specific design standards addressing:
- Setbacks
- Lot sizes
- Building heights
- Site coverage
- Soft landscaping
- Private open space
- Solar access
- Car parking and access
- Materials, colours and finishes
- Design variety
- Waste storage and collection
Key Capabilities
- Urban Design and Master Planning
- Planning Policy Formulation
