4.3 Dudley Area Plan. Introduction. History and Existing Character. Desired Future Character for Dudley

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1 4.3 Dudley Area Plan Introduction The suburb of Dudley has developed as a result of various circumstances including its topography, history and mineral resources. Dudley development has been identified as requiring specific solutions to suit its existing and desired future character, in addition to the Principles of Development provided in Parts 2 and 3 of this DCP. Refer to Map 2 Dudley Area Plan Boundary. Dudley Heritage Precinct is identified in Map 1 Dudley Heritage Precinct. Section 4.3 of this DCP contains the following Principles of Development relating to Dudley: Natural Form and Building Design Heritage Provisions History and Existing Character Dudley is an historic suburb located between the suburbs of Whitebridge and Redhead. Situated on a ridgeline, Dudley offers views over adjacent valleys and coastline. Dense coastal heath vegetation borders the suburb with the Awabakal Nature Reserve located on the southern boundary and Glenrock State Recreation Area located on the northern boundary. The prominent ridgelines and the steep valley slopes of the area have been developed for residential purposes. Dudley retains its historical significance, although development in recent years has impacted the integrity of historic buildings. The earlier dwellings of Dudley are characteristic of working class cottages from the late nineteenth century coalfields. Despite their declining numbers, these dwellings remain in good condition and continue to make a major contribution to the character of Dudley. The most significant original Miner s cottages are listed as heritage items in the Lake Macquarie LEP These cottages generally conform to their original size, shape and building materials, reflecting the origins of this historical settlement. As Dudley is one of Lake Macquarie s older precincts, it also has potentially important archaeological sites. The Dudley local centre provides the community with access to everyday needs and opportunities for interaction. Examples of retail, commercial and community uses currently located with the local centre include: Local stores (general, take away, butcher), Commercial centre, Two hotels, Community and Pensioners Hall, School and sporting fields, and Awabakal Field Studies Centre. More specialised shopping is carried out at other commercial retail centres such as Charlestown. Many residents of Dudley rely on cars for access to facilities and activities outside the suburb. Desired Future Character for Dudley Dudley will retain its natural, scenic and heritage character through preservation of its natural bushland setting and cultural values. The community will benefit from enhancement of the existing local centre, providing increased opportunities for meeting everyday needs and social interaction. Diversification of housing surrounding the local centre, including an area of land zoned for medium density, will enhance the role of the centre and assist in decreasing car dependency. Based on the above, future development in Dudley will: Provide for view sharing where appropriate, Conserve habitat, Be energy efficient, Be compact in urban form to accommodate increases in population while remaining in scale with surrounding development, Preserve important characteristics of its settlement pattern, Be sensitive to topography and retention of existing streetscapes, Maintain and enhance sporting and recreation facilities. Page 1 F2011/00731

2 Improve street connectivity to improve mobility of pedestrians and vehicles, By sympathetic to identified Heritage Items listed in the Lake Macquarie LEP 2004 and properties listed in the Lake Macquarie Heritage Study, Provide improved local retail, commercial and other community opportunities, Provide improved local employment opportunities, Provide opportunities for diversification of housing. Coastline Management Dudley is located on the coastline which requires special consideration. Conservation of the coastline involves controlling access, use and propagation of inappropriate flora. There is the relationship between the natural environment and the adjoining urban environment and how they coexist. If development is within, or adjoining the Environmental Coastal Zones, refer to Section Heritage Guidelines Heritage significance requires specific consideration for building, site and setting. All development proposals in the City of Lake Macquarie are expected to consider the heritage value of the property and surroundings, and where identified as having value, to accommodate the value when designing the project. To assist in this process, Council has prepared a Manual consisting of guidelines and explanatory material. All development involving identified heritage significant property or suspected heritage significant property should address this manual, titled Lake Macquarie City Council Heritage Guidelines (2004). For further information refer to Section 2.4 Heritage. Land Use Suitable land uses for the area are indicated in the Lake Macquarie LEP All other uses are prohibited. Dudley is predominantly zoned 2(1) Residential and 3(1) Urban Centre (Core), with surrounding land zoned 6 Open Space and 7 Environmental. Land zoned 2(1) Residential situated on flat or moderate gradients is highly suited to infill housing, dual occupancies and community facilities. An area of land zoned 2(2) Urban Living adjacent to the Urban Centre will allow for sensitive medium density development to encourage population increase around the Local Centre while respecting the heritage and scenic values of the locality. Land zoned 3(1) Urban Centre is suitable for a general store, home business or home industry, other small-scale retail, commercial and community facilities. The purpose of each zone is to locate appropriate uses in appropriate areas and sites. The preferred land uses in Dudley aim to retain the special character of the area and restrict over development or inappropriate development on highly sensitive sites such as on steep ridgeline slopes and/or adjacent to Reserves and Recreation Areas. A descriptive statement about Dudley s heritage significance can be found in the publication Lake Macquarie City Council Heritage Guidelines (2004). Statements about individual heritage properties are also available and can be found in the Lake Macquarie Heritage Study (Suters Architects, 1993). Page 2 F2011/00731

3 4.3.1 Natural Form and Building Design See Part 5 for Dictionary The INTENT of Council s requirements is to safeguard Dudley s unique coastal (including views and amenity) character, identified historical development, cultural and natural features, surrounding habitat and its landform. This section is closely linked with Section Ecological Values and Section 3.4 Housing Building, Siting, Forms and Design. These sections should be read in conjunction with each other. P1. Performance Criteria The intent may be achieved where: Development adjacent to open space, be it bushland, parkland or other undeveloped land, does not detrimentally effect that land. Acceptable Solutions A1. Development is designed not to cause or create: Erosion. An invasion of feral animals, weeds or exotic vegetation. Alteration of the drainage patterns or level of the water table, increased volumes of discharge. Changes in landscape features and/or aesthetics. Dieback of vegetation or induced migration of fauna. P2. Development on ridgelines minimises the intrusiveness of built form upon the natural form. P3. Development in the Centre, adjacent to the war memorial or in an established STREETSCAPE complements and enhances the existing buildings, structures, vegetation and facilities. A2. Development is designed to: Follow the contour of the ridge or sit below the ridge crest. Be non-reflective. Blend with the foliage. Be constructed of natural materials and coloured in low contrast, low reflective colours that complement the natural surroundings. A3. Development is designed to: Reflect the existing architectural features, materials, textures and patterns. Reinforce or promote the importance of the place. Page 3 F2011/00731

4 Performance Criteria P4. Development does not unreasonably modify the natural features of the area and is consistent with the predominant existing built form and special character of Dudley. Acceptable Solutions A4. Development: Is not bulky. Is limited in height and floor area. Respects the existing examples of heritage fabric. Protects the existing vegetation. Maintains the existing landform. Preserves views through view sharing. P5. Development complements and enhances the character of the STREETSCAPE, front and side SETBACKS and neighbouring properties. A5.1 A5.2 A5.3 The proposal is accompanied by a detailed analysis of the streetscape and surrounding environment. The development is designed to consider surrounding: Bulk and scale. Architectural style. Floor and eave levels. Rooflines. Land and streetscapes. Presentation to street. Decoration and adornments. Development is designed to have: A small footprint with greater depth than width. Steep pitch roof. Vertical rather than horizontal openings. One STOREY on view. Floor on piers and 3 metre ceiling heights. Garages located at rear. Landscaping, fencing and car parking in keeping with the local architectural style, when located within front setback or addressing a public road. Extensive indigenous plantings and limited lawn areas. Setbacks as predominantly represented in the street. Length and height dimensions which are represented predominantly in the street and surrounding streetscape. Little in the way of decoration and adornments. Page 4 F2011/00731

5 Performance Criteria P6. Development maintains the prevailing BUILDING HEIGHT Acceptable Solutions A6. The proposal utilises a design which presents one storey above the street level. OR Where the STREETSCAPE has a number of storeys, the proposal maintains that number of storeys, providing views are shared and there is no over-shadowing or loss of privacy. Page 5 F2011/00731

6 4.3.2 Heritage Provisions See Part 5 for Dictionary The INTENT of Council s requirements is to safeguard Dudley s Heritage, ensuring that development within the Area maintains and enhances identified significant characteristics. This section is closely linked with Section 2.4 Heritage and the two should be read in conjunction with each other. P1. Performance Criteria The intent may be achieved where: Development identifies and incorporates the dominant cultural and natural elements of the area s landscape and STREETSCAPE. A1. Development: Acceptable Solutions Conserves that which is culturally significant. Separates development from culturally significant development. Where necessary integrates development in a sympathetic and non-intrusive manner. P2. Development complements its neighbours, the street and the street elevation, Landscaping, fencing and car parking consider the local architectural style, decoration and adornments on the development site and within the surrounding streetscape between the building facade or within the building SETBACKS to the street. A2.1 A2.2 The proposal is accompanied by a detailed analysis of the streetscape and surrounding environment. The development is designed to consider the surrounding: Bulk and scale. Architectural style. Floor and eave levels. Roof lines. Landscape. Presentation to street and surrounding landscape. Decoration and adornments. P3. Development is designed to: Have a bulk and form that reflects the historic development, such as number of storeys specified for the area, and Retain sufficient area for gardens, and passive recreation, such as percentage of site specified for the area. A3. Development complies with the following STOREY (HERITAGE) and unbuilt upon site area: Height Unbuilt Upon Area One storey 55% Plus basement Page 6 F2011/00731

7 Performance Criteria P4. Development maintains the integrity of the STREETSCAPE through the removal of detracting or unsympathetic elements. Acceptable Solutions A4. Additions and/or alterations reflect the important elements of the site or landscape by: Being in scale with the existing building form. Utilising similar shapes, massing materials, colours and vegetation. Being non-intrusive. Not adversely affecting the existing streetscape or locality identity. P5. Development that involves either attached or detached new work on the street elevation or within the building SETBACKS to the street does not detract from the significance of the dominant cultural and natural elements of the area. P6. Development involving part or complete DEMOLITION of buildings, structures or components of places within the area is justified. A5. Development complies with the provisions of Section 2.4 Heritage and the Lake Macquarie City Council Heritage Guidelines (2004). A6. A demolition proposal within the area is accompanied by a joint application to construct a development upon the site and meets the requirements of Lake Macquarie City Council Heritage Guidelines (2004) and: The new development is compatible with the surroundings, or The existing building is no longer structurally viable, or The heritage significance has been substantially eroded. Page 7 F2011/00731

8 Map 1 Dudley Heritage Precinct Page 8 F2011/00731

9 Map 2 Dudley Area Plan Page 9 F2011/00731

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