6Urban design and landscaping

6 Urban design and landscaping

6 Urban design and landscaping

In making provision for or with respect to urban design and landscaping, a development control plan must—

(a) include urban design principles drawn from an analysis of the site and its context, and

(b) develop urban design parameters to guide subsequent development with measures, including setbacks, building materials and colours, to minimise the visual impact of development, particularly if it is highly visible from major roads and the M7 and M4 Motorways,

(c) identify areas of high visibility and consider options such as vegetation screens or landmark buildings of outstanding design.