AbouttheStrategy

TheaimoftheCityofGreater GeelongResidentialCharacter Strategyistoensurethat residentialdevelopmentrespects andenhancesthepreferred futurecharacteroftheCity.

TheStrategyanalysesthediverse rangeofcharactertypesfound

inthemunicipality;fromgarden suburbstoinnercityurban areastothecoastaltownships oftheBellarinePeninsula. The

Strategydescribesthedistinctive characteristicsofeachpartof

thecity,usingwordsandpictures. Takingintoaccountavarietyof matters,inparticularcommunity views,astatementofpreferred futurecharacterhasbeen developedforeacharea. The preferredcharacterisexpressed throughguidelinesandpolicies foreachprecinctinthecity,

whichshouldbeusedtodesign andassessnewresidential developmentintheprecinct.

Theprecinctsweredefinedmainly onthebasisofthedistinctive relationshipbetweenthedwellings andthelandscape,aswellas otherfactorssuchaseraand styleofdevelopment. The precinctsidentifiedintheNorthern RegionofGeelongareshown

onthemapoverleaf. Individual precinctbrochurescontainthe information specific to that precinct.

HowtousethePrecinctBrochures

APrecinctbrochurehasbeenpublishedforeachPrecinctinthe CityofGreaterGeelong.Asummaryofthecontentsofthe PrecinctBrochuresfollows:

CharacterDescription

DescriptivesummaryoftheexistingelementsofthePrecinctthat makeitdifferentordistinctive.

KeyCharacteristics

List of the existing characteristics of the precinct including era/style of dwellings, materials, vegetation types, front fence style and other elementsasrelevant.

PreferredFutureCharacter

Astatementofthefuturecharacterdirectionfortheprecinct,and alistofthekeycomponentsoftheachievementofthatcharacter.

CharacterGuidelines

Atablethatoutlinesthepurposeandwaysofachievingthe preferredfuturecharacterofeachPrecinct. TheGuidelinesform themainreferenceforthedesignandassessmentofplanning applications. Thetablehasfourcolumnsasdescribedbelow.

CharacterElementsarethecomponentsofthecharacter towhichdevelopmentneedstorespond.

Objectivesaretheintentionanddesiredoutcomeforthat characterelement.

DesignResponsesarethepreferredmethodofachieving theobjective.

Avoidstatementshighlightapproachestodevelopmentthat areunacceptable.

Illustrationsintherighthandcolumnofthetableillustrate someoftheDesignResponsestatements.

CommunityConcerns

This is a summary of issues raised by the community of the Geelong North Region through the series of workshops held intheareaduringpreparationoftheStudy:

-Preferdetachedstyleofhousing,withadequatefrontandsidesetbacks.

-Encourageprivategardensthatrequireminimalmaintenance.

-Improvepublicdomainstreetscapinganddesignforpedestrians.

-Encouragecreativearchitecturetoimprovetheappearanceand appealofthearea.

-Ensurebuildingsrelatetothestreetscape,avoidbulkytwo storeydwellings.

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CharacterDescription

Thisprecinctischaracterisedbylowscaledwellingssetwithingenerous sized,lowlevelgardens.Thearchitecturalstylesdatepredominantlyfrom the1960stothe1970s,andarelowscalewithlowpitcheddominantroof forms.Buildingmaterialsandsetbacksizesremainrelativelyconstant providingtheprecinctwithadegreeofvisualcontinuity.

KeyExistingCharacteristics:

-Architectureispredominantly60s—80sinstyle.

-Singlestoreydwellingsdominate,andtherearesmallareaswheredoublestoreys arefrequent.

-Gardensarepredominantlylow-levelwithpocketsofestablishedvegetation.

-Frontandsidesetbacksaremoderatetogenerousinsize.

-Buildingmaterialsarepredominantlybrickwithtiledroofs.

-Frontfencesarepredominantlymixedinheightandstyle,howeversomeareas havenofrontfences.

PreferredCharacterStatement
Theopenfeelofthestreetspaceandthespaciousnessofthedwelling settingswillbemaintainedandenhancedby:
- Encouragingdwellingsthatrespectthelowscalebuildingsofthearea;
- Ensuringdwellingsaresetbackfromthefrontinaccordancewiththepredominantsetbackinthe street,andarepreferablyoff-setfrombothsideboundaries;and
- Encouragingloworopenstylefrontfencing.
Avoid
- Largebulkybuildings.
- Boundarytoboundarydevelopment.
- Buildingsbuilttoofarforwardonthesite.
- High,solidfrontfencing.
ThisindividualPrecinctBrochureshouldbereadin conjunctionwiththeGeelongNorthRegionBrochure.
PleaseseeoverleafforDesignGuidelinesto assistwiththepreparationandassessment ofdevelopmentproposals.

coriPoRECINCT1

Character

Element

ObjectiveDesign

Response

AvoidIllustration

Vegetation

Toencourageconsiderationofthe landscapesettingofnewdwellings.

1 Preparealandscapeplantoaccompanyall applicationsfornewdwellings.

1 Lackofalandscapeplan.

Siting

Toreflecttheexistingrhythm ofdwellingspacing.

2 Thefrontsetbackshouldbenotlessthanthe averagesetbackoftheadjoiningtwodwellings.

2 Buildingsthataresetfurther forwardthantheclosestof

thebuildingsontheadjoining twoproperties.

Toreflecttheexistingrhythm ofdwellingspacing.

3 Buildingsshouldbesetbackbetween1and3metres from both side boundaries, based on the predominant patterninthestreetscape.

3 Boundarytoboundary development.

Heightand

buildingform

Toensurethatbuildingsand extensionsdonotdominatethe streetscape.

4 Respectthepredominantbuildingheightinthestreet andnearbyproperties. Wherethatisadominance

ofsinglestorey,theheightatthefrontofthedwelling shouldmatchthetypicalsinglestoreywallheight.

5 Uselowpitchedroofforms.

4 Large,bulkybuildingswith unarticulatedfront and side wallsurfaces.

Front

boundary treatment

Tomaintaintheopenness ofthestreetscape.

6 Provideloworopenstylefrontfences.5 High,solidfrontfencing.

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CharacterDescription

Thestreetscapesinthisprecincthaveanopennesscreatedbythelowscale dwellings,withdominantlowpitchedroofforms,withlowfrontfencing.The presenceoftimberandfibrodwellingscreatesalightnesstothestreetscape andsetbacksareusuallyregular,givingtheareaacohesivequality.

KeyExistingCharacteristics:

-Architecture is predominantly 50s — 60s with small pockets of 60s — 70s.

-Mostdwellingsaresinglestorey.

-Gardensconsistentirelyoflow-levelvegetation.

-Frontandsidesetbacksaremoderateinsize.

-Buildingmaterialsareoftenbrick,butfrequentlyincludetimberandfibrodwellings.

-Low,mixedstylefencingpredominatesthroughout.

PreferredCharacterStatement

Theopennessofthestreetscapeswillbemaintainedand strengthenedby:

- Ensuringdwellingsaresetbackfromthefrontinaccordancewiththepredominantsetbackinthe street,andareoff-setfromatleastonesideboundary.

- Encouragingtheuseoflighterlookingbuildingmaterials,includingtimberandothernon-masonrycladding.

- Encouragingbuildingsthatrespectthelowscaleofthearea.

- Encouraginglowfrontfencing.

Avoid

- Large,bulkybuildingssettoofarforward.

- Boundarytoboundarydevelopment.

- Highfrontfences.

ThisindividualPrecinctBrochureshouldbereadin conjunctionwiththeGeelongNorthRegionBrochure.

PleaseseeoverleafforDesignGuidelinesto assistwiththepreparationandassessment ofdevelopmentproposals.

coPRrEiCoINCT2

Character

Element

ObjectiveDesign

Response

AvoidIllustration

Vegetation

Toencourageconsiderationofthe landscapesettingofnewdwellings.

1 Preparealandscapeplantoaccompanyall applicationsfornewdwellings.

1 Lackofalandscapeplan.

Siting

Toreflecttheexistingrhythm ofdwellingspacing.

2 Thefrontsetbackshouldbenotlessthanthe averagesetbackoftheadjoiningtwodwellings.

2 Buildingsthataresetfurther forwardthantheclosestof

thebuildingsontheadjoining twoproperties.

Toreflecttheexistingrhythm ofdwellingspacing.

3 Buildingsshouldbesetbackfromonesideboundary. 3 Boundarytoboundary development.

Heightand

buildingform

Toensurethatnewbuildingsand extensionsdonotdominatethe streetscape.

4 Respectthepredominantbuildingheightinthestreet andnearbyproperties. Theheightatthefrontof

thedwellingshouldmatchthetypicalsinglestorey wallheight.

4 Large,bulkybuildingswith unarticulatedfront and side wallsurfaces.

Materialsand designdetail

Touselighterlookingbuilding materialsandfinishesthat complementthedominantpattern withinthestreetscape.

5 Usetimberorothernon-masonrycladdingmaterials wherepossible.

5 Periodreproductiondetailing.

Front

boundary treatment

To maintainandenhancethe continuousflow of the garden settingsandtheopenness

ofthestreetscape.

6 Provideopen-stylefrontfencingtoamaximum of1.2metres.

7 Frontfencesshouldnotexceed1.2metresother thaninexceptionalcircumstances.

6 High,solidfrontfencing.

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CharacterDescription

Thisprecincthasadistinctivecharacterduetothecommon,lowscale buildingstyles,sometimesincludingrepeatedplanforms,setwithinopen streetscapes.Thedwellingsareregularlyspaced,withfrontsetbacks consistentinmanystreets,andalthoughgardensarenotdeveloped,space existsaroundmostdwellingsforsubstantialplantingifdesired.Theopen andlowfencingstylesandthefrequentuseoflighterbuildingmaterials areimportanttoretainingtheopenfeelofthestreetspaces.

KeyExistingCharacteristics:

-Architectureispredominantly50s—early70swithasmallpocketofmodern villastyles.

-Mostdwellingsaresinglestorey.

-Gardensconsistentirelyoflow-levelvegetation.

-Frontandsidesetbacksaremoderatetogenerousinsize.

-Buildingmaterialsarepredominantlybrickwithtiledroofs,butincludepockets wherebrick,timberandmixedroofsdominate.

-Low-leveloropenstylefencingpredominatesthroughout.

PreferredCharacterStatement

Theopenstreetscapesandspaciousnessofthedwellingsettingswill bemaintainedandenhancedby:

- Ensuringdwellingsaresetbackfromthefrontinaccordancewiththepredominantsetbackinthe street,andareoff-setfromonesideboundary;

- Encouragingtheuseoflighterlookingbuildingmaterials,includingtimberandothernon-masonrycladding;

- Encouragingbuildingsthatrespectthelowscaleofthearea;and

- Encouraginglowfrontfencing.

Avoid

- Large,bulkybuildingssettoofarforward.

- Boundarytoboundarydevelopment.

- Highfrontfences.

ThisindividualPrecinctBrochureshouldbereadin conjunctionwiththeGeelongNorthRegionBrochure.

PleaseseeoverleafforDesignGuidelinesto assistwiththepreparationandassessment ofdevelopmentproposals.

coPRrEiCoINCT3

Character

Element

ObjectiveDesign

Response

AvoidIllustration

Vegetation

Toencourageconsiderationofthe landscapesettingofnewdwellings.

1 Preparealandscapeplantoaccompanyall applicationsfornewdwellings.

1 Lackofalandscapeplan.

Siting

Tomaintaintheconsistency,where present,ofbuildingfrontsetbacks.

2 Thefrontsetbackshouldbenotlessthanthe averagesetbackoftheadjoiningtwodwellings.

2 Buildingsthataresetfurther forwardthantheclosestof

thebuildingsontheadjoining twoproperties.

Toreflecttheexistingrhythm ofdwellingspacing.

3 Buildingsshouldbesetbackatleast1-2metres frombothsideboundaries.

3 Boundarytoboundary development.

Heightand

buildingform

Toensurethatbuildingsand extensionsdonotdominatethe streetscape.

4 Respectthepredominantbuildingheightinthestreet andnearbyproperties. Theheightofthedwellingat thefrontofthedwellingshouldmatchthetypical singlestoreywallheight.

5 Uselowpitchedroofforms.

4 Buildingsthatexceedby morethanonestoreythe predominantbuildingheight inthestreetandnearby properties.

Front

boundary treatment

Tomaintainhteopeness ofthestreetscape.

6 Provideloworopenstylefrontfencing.

7 Frontfencesshouldnotexceed1.2metresother thaninexceptionalcircumstances.

5 High,solidfrontfencing.

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CharacterDescription

Thestreetscapesinthisprecincthaveanopennesscreatedbythelow scaledwellings,withdominantlowpitchedroofforms,withlowfront fencing. Thepresenceoftimberandfibrodwellingscreatesalightness tothestreetscapeandsetbacksareusuallyregular,givingtheareaa cohesivequality.

KeyExistingCharacteristics:

-Architecturalstylesarepredominantly1950swithpocketsofinterwarstyle,

50s— 70s urban and60s— 80s style.

-Alldwellingsarepredominantlysinglestorey.

-Gardensconsistoflow-levelvegetationwithpocketsofestablishedvegetation.

-Frontandsidesetbacksarebothgenerousinsize.

-Buildingmaterialsaregenerallytimberwithpocketsofbrickandmixedroofing.

-Majorityoffencinginmixedinstyle,butpocketsoflow-levelfencesexist.

PreferredCharacterStatement

Thespaciousnessofthebuildingsettingsandtheopennessofthe streetscapewillberetainedandstrengthenedby:

- Ensuringdwellingsaresetbackfromthefrontinaccordancewiththepredominantsetbackinthe street,andareoff-setfromatleastonesideboundary;

- Encouragingtheuseoflighterlookingbuildingmaterials,includingtimberandothernon-masonrycladding;

- Encouragingbuildingsthatrespectthelowscaleofthearea;and

- Encouragingloworopenstylefrontfencing.

Avoid

- Large,bulkybuildingssettoofarforward.

- Boundarytoboundarydevelopment.

- Highfrontfences.

ThisindividualPrecinctBrochureshouldbereadin conjunctionwiththeGeelongNorthRegionBrochure.

PleaseseeoverleafforDesignGuidelines

toassistwiththepreparationandassessment ofdevelopmentproposals.

norlPaRnECeINCT1

Character

Element

ObjectiveDesign

Response

AvoidIllustration

Vegetation

Tomaintainandstrengthenthe gardensettingsofthedwellings.

1 Preparealandscapeplantoaccompanyall applicationsfornewdwellings.

2 Retainlarge,establishedtreesandprovideforthe plantingofnewtreeswhereverpossible.

(Locatefootingsoutsidethetreerootzone.)

1 Dwellingsthatdonotprovide sufficientsetbacksfromat leasttwoboundariesto accommodatetreesor substantialvegetation.

Siting

Toreflecttherhythmofdwelling spacing.

3 Buildingsshouldbesetbackfrombothsideboundaries. 2 Boundarytoboundary development.

Tomaintaintheconsistency,where present,ofbuildingfrontsetbacks.

4 Thefrontsetbackshouldbenotlessthanthe averagesetbackoftheadjoiningtwodwellings.

3 Buildingsthataresetfurther forwardthantheclosestof

thebuildingsontheadjoining twoproperties.

Heightand

buildingform

To ensurethatbuildingsand extensionsdo not dominate thestreetscape.

5 Theheightofthedwellingatthefrontofthedwelling shouldmatchthetypicalsinglestoreywallheight.

6 Uselowpitchedroofforms.

4 Buildingsthatexceedby morethanonestoreythe predominantbuildingheight inthestreetandnearby properties.

5 Large,bulkybuildingswith unarticulatedfront and side wallsurfaces.

Materialsand designdetail

Touselighterlookingbuilding materialsandfinishesthat complementthedominant patternwithinthestreetscape.

7 Usetimberorothernon-masonrycladdingmaterials wherepossible,andrender,bagorpaintbricksurfaces.

6 Exposedredororangebrick.

Front

boundary treatment

Tomaintainandenhancethe opennessofthestreetscape.

8 Provideopenstylefrontfencing.7 High,solidfrontfencing.

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CharacterDescription

ThePrecincthasawellmaintainedandcompacturbanformcreatedby averagetosmallfrontandsidesetbacksandthepredominantuseofbrick. Thefrequentlackoffrontfencingoropenstylefencingcreatesanopen streetscape that is important to offset the smaller front setbacks in some areas.

KeyExistingCharacteristics:

-Architecturalstylesincludesectionsof1960s—80s,andmorerecentgrandand modernvillastyles.

-Singlestoreydwellingspredominate,

-Gardensarepredominantlylow-levelwithpocketsofnew/establishingvegetation andestablishedvegetation.

-Frontandsidesetbacksaremoderateinsizewithpocketsofsmallersizedsetbacks.

-Buildingmaterialsarepredominantlybrickwithtiledroofs.

-Frontfencingisfrequentlynotprovidedandisotherwiseopenstyle.

PreferredCharacterStatement

Thecompactbuildingformandopennessofthestreetscapewill beretainedandstrengthenedby:

- Ensuringdwellingsaresetbackfromthefrontinaccordancewiththepredominantsetback inthestreet;

- Encouragingbuildingsthatrespectthescaleofthearea;and

- Encouragingnofrontfences.

Avoid

- Large,bulkybuildingssettoofarforward.

- Highfrontfences.

ThisindividualPrecinctBrochureshouldbereadin conjunctionwiththeGeelongNorthRegionBrochure.

PleaseseeoverleafforDesignGuidelines

toassistwiththepreparationandassessment ofdevelopmentproposals.

norlPaRnECeINCT2

Character

Element

ObjectiveDesign

Response

AvoidIllustration

Vegetation

To encourageconsideration of the landscape settings of newdwellings.

1 Preparealandscapeplantoaccompanyall applicationsfornewdwellings.

1 Dwellingsthatdonotprovide sufficientsetbacksfromat leastoneboundaryto accommodatesubstantial vegetation.

Siting

Tomaintaintheconsistency,where present,ofbuildingfrontsetbacks.

2 Thefrontsetbackshouldbenotlessthanthe averagesetbackoftheadjoiningtwodwellings.

2 Buildingsthataresetfurther forwardthantheclosestof

thebuildingsontheadjoining twoproperties.

Heightand

buildingform

To ensurethatbuildingsand extensionsdo not dominate thestreetscape.

3 Respectthepredominantbuildingheightinthestreet andnearbyproperties.

Front

boundary treatment

Tomaintaintheopenness ofthestreetscape.

4 Providenofrontfences.3 Highorsolidfrontfencing.

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CharacterDescription

Thisareaischaracterisedbydwellingswithspaciousfrontsetbacksand well-establishedgardens.Theeraofbuildingdesignoftenincorporates

low front fences, usually brick, that create common sight lines along many streets. Thefrequentuseoftimberprovidesalightnesstothestreetscapes. Thecommonfrontfencingstylesandlowpitched,tiledroofs,inaddition

toregularstreetplantingwhichoftenincludesrowsofthesamespecies, createavisualcohesivenesstothestreetscapes.

KeyExistingCharacteristics:

-Architecture is predominantly 50s — 70s urban with a pocket of 60s — 80s styledwellings.

-Majorityofdwellingsaresinglestorey.

-Gardensareprimarilyestablished.

-Frontsetbacksareusuallygenerousinsizewithsidesetbacksmixedfrom smalltomoderate.

-Buildingmaterialsinvolveamixofbrickandtimberwithtiledroofsdominating.

-Fencingispredominantlylow-level.

PreferredCharacterStatement

Thespaciousgardensettingsandvisualcohesiveness ofthestreetscapeswillbemaintainedandenhancedby:

- Encouragingbuildingsthatrespectthepredominantlylowscaleofdwellings;

- Encouragingbuildingstoincludelowpitcheddominantroofforms;

- Encouragingtheuseoflighterlookingbuildingmaterials,includingtimberandother non-masonrycladding;

- Ensuringbuildingsareoff-setfromatleastonesideboundaryandfrontsetbacksare consistentwiththepredominantsetbacksinthestreet;and

- Encouraginglow,solidfrontfences.

Avoid

- Highfrontfences.

ThisindividualPrecinctBrochureshouldbereadin conjunctionwiththeGeelongNorthRegionBrochure.

PleaseseeoverleafforDesignGuidelinesto assistwiththepreparationandassessment ofdevelopmentproposals.

bellpark/northgeelonPRgECINCT

Character

Element

ObjectiveDesign

Response

AvoidIllustration

Vegetation

Tomaintainandstrengthenthe gardensettingsofthedwellings.

1 Preparealandscapeplantoaccompanyall applicationsfornewdwellings.

1 Dwellingsthatdonotprovide sufficientsetbacksfromat leasttwoboundariesto accommodatetreesor substantialvegetation.

Siting

Tomaintaintheconsistency,where present,ofbuildingfrontsetbacks.

2 Thefrontsetbackshouldbenotlessthanthe averagesetbackoftheadjoiningtwodwellings.

2 Buildingsthataresetfurther forwardthantheclosestof

thebuildingsontheadjoining twoproperties.

Toreflecttheexistingrhythm ofdwellingspacing.

3 Buildingsshouldbesetbackbetween1and3metres fromonesideboundary,basedonthepredominant patterninthestreetscape.

3 Boundarytoboundary development.

Heightand

buildingform

To ensurethatbuildingsand extensionsdo not dominate thestreetscape.

4 Respectthepredominantbuildingheightinthestreet andnearbyproperties. Theheightofthedwellingat thefrontofthedwellingshouldmatchthetypical singlestoreywallheight.

5 Uselowpitchedroofforms.

4 Buildingsthatexceedby morethanonestoreythe predominantbuildingheight inthestreetandnearby properties.

5 Large,bulkybuildingswith unarticulatedfront and side wallsurfaces.

Materialsand designdetail

Touselighterlookingbuilding materialsandfinishesthat complementthedominantpattern withinthestreetscape.

6 Usetimberorothernon-masonrycladdingmaterials wherepossible.

6 Periodreproductiondetailing.

Front

boundary treatment

Tomaintaintheopenness ofthestreetscape.

7 Provideloworopenstylefrontfencinguptoa maximumof1.2metres.

8 Frontfencesshouldnotexceed1.2metresother thaninexceptionalcircumstances.

7 High,solidfrontfencing.

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CharacterDescription

Thissmallcoastalprecinctisdistinctiveforitsmixtureofarchitecturalstyles anditslocationadjacenttoCorioBay.Thebuildingsarelowscaleandthe streetscapeshaveanopennesscreatedbythefrequentuseoftimberand thelowfrontfences.Buildingsaregenerouslyspacedandwellsetback fromthefront.Whiletheareahasnotexperiencedredevelopment,thismay beafuturepossibilityduetothepotentialforviews.

KeyExistingCharacteristics:

-Architectureisprimarily50s—60sinstylewithapocketofVictorianandEdwardian mix,andoccasional1920s-30sstyles.

-Dwellingsarepredominantlysinglestorey.

-Gardensareestablishedbutlargelylowlyingandoftensparse.

-Frontandsidesetbacksarebothgenerous.

-Buildingmaterialsaregenerallyamixofbrickandtimber,withonepocketwhere dwellingsareconstructedprimarilyofbrickwithtiledroofs.

-Frontfencesaregenerallylowwherepresent.

PreferredCharacterStatement

Thespaciousnessofthebuildingsettingsandtheopennessofthe streetscapewillberetainedandstrengthenedby:

- Ensuringdwellingsaresetbackfromthefrontinaccordancewiththepredominantsetbackinthe street,andarepreferablyoff-setfrombothsideboundaries;

- Encouragingtheuseoflighterlookingbuildingmaterials,includingtimberandothernon-masonrycladding;

- Encouragingbuildingsthatrespectthelowscaleofthearea;and

- Encouraginglowfrontfencing.

Avoid

- Large,bulkybuildingssettoofarforward.

- Boundarytoboundarydevelopment.

- Highfrontfences.

ThisindividualPrecinctBrochureshouldbereadin conjunctionwiththeGeelongNorthRegionBrochure.

PleaseseeoverleafforDesignGuidelines

toassistwiththepreparationandassessment ofdevelopmentproposals.

northshoPrReECINCT

Character

Element

ObjectiveDesign

Response

AvoidIllustration

Vegetation

Tomaintainandstrengthenthe gardensettingsofthedwellings.

1 Preparealandscapeplantoaccompanyall applicationsfornewdwellings.

2 Retainlarge,establishedtreesandprovideforthe plantingofnewtreeswhereverpossible.

(Locatefootingsoutsiderootzone.)

1 Dwellingsthatdonotprovide sufficientsetbacksfromat leasttwoboundariesto accommodatetreesor substantialvegetation.

Siting

Toprovideforreasonablesharing ofviewstothebay,cityskyline andcoast.

3 Buildingsshouldbesitedtakingintoaccountthe viewcorridorstothebay,cityskylineorcoastfrom nearbyproperties.

2 Buildingsthatcompletely obscureviewsfrompublic areasandnearbyproperties.

Toreflecttherhythmofdwelling spacing.

4 Buildingsshouldbesetback2metresfromatleast onesideboundary.

3 Boundarytoboundary development.

Tomaintaintheconsistency,where present,ofbuildingfrontsetbacks.

5 Thefrontsetbackshouldbenotlessthanthe averagesetbackoftheadjoiningtwodwellings.

4 Buildingsthataresetfurther forwardthantheclosestof

thebuildingsontheadjoining twoproperties.

Heightand

buildingform

To ensurethatbuildingsand extensionsdo not dominate thestreetscape.

6 Theheightofthedwellingatthefrontofthedwelling shouldmatchthetypicalsinglestoreywallheight.

5 Buildingsthatexceedby morethanonestoreythe predominantbuildingheight inthestreetandnearby properties.

6 Large,bulkybuildingswith unarticulatedfront and side wallsurfaces.

Materialsand designdetail

Tousebuildingmaterialsand finishesthatcomplementthe dominantpatternwithinthe streetscape.

7 Instreetscapeswhereweatherboardpredominates, use timber or other non-masonrycladding materials wherepossible.

7 Exposedredororangebrick.

Front

boundary treatment

Tomaintaintheopennessofthe streetscape.

8Providenoorlowfrontfences.

9 Frontfencesshouldnotexceed1.2metresother thaninexceptionalcases.

8 High,solidfrontfencing.

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CharacterDescription

ThissmallprecinctischaracterisedbyitsmixtureofCalifornianBungalow and1950sarchitecturalstylesusuallysetwithincompactestablished gardens.Thefrequentuseoftimbercreatesalightnesstothestreetscape. Despitethemixtureofbuildingstyles,commonelementsofpitchedroofs, articulatedfacadesorbuildingplans,thelowscaleofdevelopmentand buildingspacingproduceavisualcohesivenessthatcanbeimprovedupon.

KeyExistingCharacteristics:

-ArchitecturalstylesarepredominantlyInter-warand1950sdwellings.

-Buildingsareusuallysinglestoreyinheight.

-Gardensareeitherlow-levelorestablished.

-Frontandsidedwellingsetbacksaresmalltoaverageinsize,butvariable.

-Buildingmaterialsareamixtureoftimberandbrick.

-Frontfencesaregenerallymixedinstyle.

PreferredCharacterStatement

Thecompactgardensettingsofthedwellingswillbemaintainedand visualcohesivenessimprovedby:

- Encouragingdevelopmenttorespectthegenerallylowscaleofdevelopmentinthearea;

- Ensuringdwellingsareoff-setfromatleastonesideboundary;

- Encouragingtheuseoflighterlookingbuildingmaterials,includingtimberandothernon-masonry claddingorrenderedbrickwork;and

- Encouragingopenstylefrontfencing.

Avoid

- Large,bulkybuildings.

- Boundarytoboundarydevelopment.

- Highfrontfences.

ThisindividualPrecinctBrochureshouldbereadin conjunctionwiththeGeelongNorthRegionBrochure.

PleaseseeoverleafforDesignGuidelines

toassistwiththepreparationandassessment ofdevelopmentproposals.

geelongnorthwPReEsCtINCT1

Character

Element

ObjectiveDesign

Response

AvoidIllustration

Vegetation

Tomaintainandstrengthenthe gardensettingsofthedwellings.

1 Preparealandscapeplantoaccompanyall applicationsfornewdwellings.

2 Retainlarge,establishedtreesandprovideforthe plantingofnewtreeswhereverpossible.

(Locatefootingsoutsidetreerootzone.)

1 Dwellingsthatdonotprovide sufficientsetbacksfromat leasttwoboundariesto accommodatetreesor substantialvegetation.

Siting

Toreflecttherhythmofdwelling spacing.

3 Buildingsshouldbesetbackfromatleastone sideboundary.

2 Boundarytoboundary development.

Tomaintaintheconsistency,where present,ofbuildingfrontsetbacks.

4 Thefrontsetbackshouldbenotlessthanthe averagesetbackoftheadjoiningtwodwellings.

3 Buildingsthataresetfurther forwardthantheclosestof

thebuildingsontheadjoining twoproperties.

Heightand

buildingform

To ensurethatbuildingsand extensionsdo not dominate thestreetscape.

5 Theheightofthedwellingatthefrontofthedwelling shouldmatchthetypicalsinglestoreywallheight.

4 Buildingsthatexceedby morethanonestoreythe predominantbuildingheight inthestreetandnearby properties.

5 Large,bulkybuildingswith unarticulatedfront and side wallsurfaces.

Materialsand designdetail

Tousebuildingmaterialsand finishesthatcomplementthe dominantpatternwithinthe streetscape.

6 Instreetscapeswhereweatherboardpredominates, use timber or other non-masonrycladding materials wherepossible.

6 Exposedredororangebrick, instreetscapeswhere weatherboardpredominates.

Front

boundary treatment

Tomaintainandenhancethe openessofthestreetscape.

7 Provideopenstylefrontfencing.7 High,solidfrontfencing.

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CharacterDescription

Thisprecincthasadistinctcharacterduetotheconsistentlowscale buildingstyle,commonofthe1950sera,withthesamebrick,tilesand buildingformusedinrepetitionthroughoutthearea.Theareahas consistentbuildingsetbacksandthebuildingshavelowpitchedroofs. Strengtheningtheopennessofthestreetscapeisthepredominance

oflow-levelvegetationinprivategardensandthelowopenstylefencing.

KeyExistingCharacteristics:

-Buildingsare1950s,frequentlysemi-detachedstyles.

-Gardensaregenerallylow-level.

-Frontsetbacksareaverageandconsistent.

-Buildingmaterialsusedarebrickandtiles.

-Frontfencesaregenerallylowheightandopenstyles.

-Standardroadandkerbtreatments.

PreferredCharacterStatement

Theopennessofthestreetscapeswillbemaintainedandenhancedby:

- Encouragingdevelopmenttorespectthegenerallylowscaleofdevelopmentinthearea;

- Ensuringdwellingsareoff-setfromatleastonesideboundary;

- Encouragingtheuseofsimilarbrickwork;and

- Encouraginglow,openstylefrontfencing.

Avoid

- Large,bulkybuildings.

- Highfrontfences.

ThisindividualPrecinctBrochureshouldbereadin conjunctionwiththeGeelongNorthRegionBrochure.

PleaseseeoverleafforDesignGuidelines

toassistwiththepreparationandassessment ofdevelopmentproposals.

geelongnorthwPReEsCtINCT2

Character

Element

ObjectiveDesign

Response

AvoidIllustration

Vegetation

Toencourageconsiderationofthe landscapesettingofnewdwellings.

1 Preparealandscapeplantoaccompanyall applicationsfornewdwellings.

1 Lackofalandscapeplan.

Siting

Toreflecttheexistingrhythm ofdwellingspacing.

2 Thefrontsetbackshouldbenotlessthanthe averagesetbackoftheadjoiningtwodwellings.

2 Buildingsthataresetfurther forwardthantheclosestof

thebuildingsontheadjoining twoproperties.

Toreflecttheexistingrhythm ofdwellingspacing.

3 Buildingsshouldbesetbackfromonesideboundary.

Heightand

buildingform

Toensurethatnewbuildingsand extensionsdonotdominatethe streetscape.

4 Theheightatthefrontofthedwellingshouldmatch thetypicalsinglestoreywallheight.

5 Uselowpitchedroofforms.

3 Buildingsthatexceedby morethanonestoreythe predominantbuildingheight inthestreetandnearby properties.

4 Large,bulkybuildingswith unarticulatedfront and side wallsurfaces.

Materialsand designdetail

Tousebuildingmaterialsand finishesthatcomplementthe dominantpatternwithinthe streetscape.

6 Usebrickinsimilartonestothedominantbrick coloursinthestreet.

Front

boundary treatment

To maintainandenhancethe continuousflow of the garden settingsandtheopenness

ofthestreetscape.

7 Provideopen-styleorlowfrontfencingtoa maximumof1.2metres.

8 Frontfencesshouldnotexceed1.2metresother thaninexceptionalcircumstances.

4 High,solidfrontfencing.

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