New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

BLUE MOUNTAINS LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2005 - REG 62

62 Character assessment for the Period Housing Area

Before granting consent for development within a Protected Area--Period Housing Area, the consent authority shall consider a detailed assessment of character complying with clause 61 (Protected Area--Period Housing Area), which includes the following information as part of the site analysis plan and supporting information--

(a) a photo assessment (or illustrations, models or the like) of any existing buildings, natural features and vegetation on the site,

(b) a photo assessment (or illustrations, models or the like) of the context of the site, including buildings and vegetation on adjoining and adjacent sites that contribute to the character of the locality,

(c) an explanation of how the proposed development is consistent with and enhances the established character of the surrounding residential area in regard to--

(i) scale and massing of proposed buildings, and

(ii) external finishes of proposed buildings, and

(iii) landscaping and retention of vegetation, and

(iv) building form, including roof pitch and size and location of windows, and

(v) location of any buildings on the subject and adjoining allotments.