Chapter 10
Key Development Areas and Neighbourhood Development Sites
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
Site coverage percentage should be targeted between 50 and 75% in central urban areas such as most of the Docklands a lower site coverage of between 40 and 60% may be appropriate in some areas at the outer edges. Road space and all street level parking should be removed to ensure that this is possible. The stated Indicative Floor Area for the Warehouse Quarter in Table 10.3: City Docks Development Capacity is 75,000sqm. This seems low considering: • Existing commitments at the OCP and Carey’s sites of 59,454sqm; and • Opportunity for tall buildings. Plot ratios should be removed from the development plan as they serve no purpose other than to restrict innovative design and place making solutions.
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The stated Indicative Floorspace Capacity are Indicative and in addition to existing planning commitments. Plot ratios are a tool to aid in determining the capacity of development areas and assessing the necessary infrastructure to serve that area. There is no correlation between plot ratio and design quality. Tall buildings would be an exceptional circumstance over-and-above the plot ratio target for the Character Area and would require justification. Recommendation: No change. The 75:25 peak mode split target is highly ambitious but has a broad-based support. However, there are concerns regarding the impact of restrictive car parking standards on the viability of office developments in the absence of a clear path to high quality public transport services in advance of the tram. A 90:10 split may be desirable, but would require a significant investment in public transport and services in advance of development. Recommendation: No change.
It is submitted that Objective 10.31 should be strengthened to include a 90:10 mode split in favour of sustainable transport modes.
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