Awnings

5.7 EXTERNAL FACADE ELEMENTS - STAIRS, BALCONIES, AND AWNINGS

The siting, design and detailing of external building elements such as balconies, verandahs, porticos, pergolas and awnings is a critical part of developing consistent, high quality streetscapes for the Waurn Ponds development. Where detailed badly, these elements play a role in detracting from the street space and limit the view lines to public places.

Design Objectives

· External facade elements should be used to complement the overall dwelling facade and design in an integrated way and should not visually appear as an ‘add on’ or after thought to the design. · Homes within the development are encouraged to use balconies and terraces at upper levels to: · Allow residents to have upper level private open space accessible off living or bedroom areas with good solar orientation and views.

· Allow and encourage passive surveillance of streets and laneways. · Aid in creating articulation and visual interest within streetscapes. Design Controls

1. External stairs to upper storeys of a dwelling are prohibited. Specific dwelling designs requiring this treatment may be assessed by the

DAP on design merits. 2. Period features such as latticework will not gain DAP approval. 3. Column/post types and widths for verandahs, porticos and pergolas must be proportional to other facade elements.

Figure 18. Examples of upper level balconies