17Objectives

17 Objectives

17 Objectives

The objectives of the Plan in relation to housing are as follows—

(a) to provide development standards to ensure that the density and landscaped areas of new housing are complimentary to and compatible with the style, orientation and pattern of surrounding buildings, works and landscaping and to take into account the suite of controls in Leichhardt Development Control Plan 2000 to achieve the desired future character,

(b) to provide landscaped areas that are suitable for substantial tree planting and of a size and location suitable for the use and enjoyment of residents,

(c) to provide for a minimum residential allotment size in order to protect the area’s diverse subdivision pattern and to ensure the orderly and economic use and development of residential land,

(d) to provide a diverse range of housing in terms of size, type, form, layout, location, affordability and adaptability to accommodate the varied needs of the community, including persons with special needs,

(e) to improve opportunities to work from home.

cl 17: Subst 2.4.2004.