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of Perth | City Planning Scheme No.2
Planning Policy Manual - Section 4.5.1 – Bonus Plot Ratio
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Bonus Plot Ratio
Planning Policy Manual – Section 4.5.1
The space must be managed and maintained to a high standard by the landowner, and
where it is of a sufficient size, available for a range of public events and activities
supported by the City.
5.1.3 Required Documentation
To enable a detailed assessment of the proposed space the applicant shall submit the
following information with the development application:
A comprehensive planning report which addresses all of the essential criteria and
performance requirements.
Coloured perspectives or photomontages of the space during the day and night from a
pedestrian view point (including an A4 and A3 coloured copies).
A wind impact assessment of the proposed space prepared by a suitably qualified
consultant. The report is to identify and analyse the effects of wind conditions on
pedestrians within the space and on adjoining land and document measures to reduce
impacts.
Shadow diagrams indicating the shadow cast onto the space at 10am, midday and 2pm on
the 22nd August, the 22nd September, the 22nd October and the 22nd November in
order to ascertain the extent of sunlight access to the space.
A landscape plan identifying the location, design, dimensions, levels, materials and colour
of all soft and hard landscaping areas, ramps, seating and other furniture.
An access statement undertaken by a suitably qualified consultant, demonstrating the
space’s compliance with universal access principles and the obligations of the Disability
Discrimination Act 1992.
A lighting plan undertaken by a suitably qualified consultant.
A Safer Design Site Assessment (in accordance with the City of Perth Safer Design
Guidelines).
A management plan demonstrating how the space is to be operated and maintained, and
detailing and warranting its hours of operation. This management plan should also
address safety and security.
5.2
Pedestrian Facilities
The intent of this bonus plot ratio category is to promote and enhance pedestrian movement
within the city by encouraging pedestrian links within appropriately located developments.
The City’s Urban Design Framework seeks to improve pedestrian permeability within the city
to increase the fineness of the urban grain. In particular it seeks to encourage the creation of
pedestrian routes through large street blocks where pedestrian routes do not currently exist.
Pedestrian facilities include pedestrian paths, walkways and the upgrading of laneways.
5.2.1
Essential Criteria
The facility must be strategically located where there is a significant identified or
anticipated public need for such a facility.
The facility must improve the level of connectivity within the city without having an
adverse impact upon the existing street network by unnecessarily duplicating preferred
routes.
The facility must be freely available for public use for the majority of the year.
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City of Perth | City Planning Scheme No.2
Planning Policy Manual - Section 4.5.1 – Bonus Plot Ratio
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Planning Policy Manual – Section 4.5.1
The facility must be easily and universally accessible and safe, convenient and
comfortable to use.
5.2.2 Performance Requirements
The facility must be located in an area where there is an identified or anticipated public
need for such a facility with significant existing or projected pedestrian numbers and
identifiable desire lines as satisfactorily demonstrated by the applicant with supporting
statistical data or modelling.
The facility should increase pedestrian permeability within the city by providing
connections through large street blocks, with north south connectors being particularly
desirable, rather than duplicating existing pedestrian routes and drawing pedestrian
traffic away from existing streets and laneways.
Tunnels and bridges should be avoided to concentrate city life at street level.
The facility should be designed in accordance with the standards of width, height, etc. as
set out in City Planning Scheme No. 2 Policy: 4.9: Pedestrian Walkways.
The facility must be permanently accessible for public use or for the maximum time which
can be considered reasonable where justifiable circumstances exist.
The facility should have some protection from the weather for pedestrians.
The facility should not create or exacerbate wind problems in the locality.
The facility should contain, or be lined with, an appropriate range of activities and
features of interest which encourage use during both the day and night and provide
opportunities for passive surveillance. (These may or may not be commercial activities
although the commercial benefits of such a facility will be taken into consideration when
determining the appropriate level of bonus plot ratio to be awarded.)
Universal access must be provided and variations in levels should be avoided wherever
possible.
The design and detailing of the space must ensure the safety and security of the users,
particularly at night. Particular regard should be given to lighting, the layout of the space,
the avoidance of entrapment areas and opportunities for passive surveillance from within
the site and from surrounding sites.
The facility must be managed and maintained to a high standard by the
proponent/provider.
5.2.3 Required Documentation
To enable a detailed assessment of the facility the applicant shall submit the following
information with the development application:
A comprehensive planning report which addresses all of the essential criteria and
performance requirements.
Coloured perspectives or photomontages of the facility during the day and the night from
a pedestrian view point (including A4 and A3 coloured copies).
A wind impact assessment of the proposed facility prepared by a suitably qualified
consultant. The report is to identify and analyse the effects of wind conditions on
pedestrians within the facility and on adjoining land and document measures to reduce
impacts.