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TOWNSHIP BROCHURE This Township Brochure applies to all of Indented Head and St Leonards. Please see overleaf for precinct map and refer to the individual Precinct Brochure for your area.

Leonards The strong seaside character of the area will be retained, and the combination of the seaside meets countryside atmosphere strengthened by: Encouraging the use of appropriate

Ensuring building form and scale reflects predominant patterns. Encouraging common public domain street treatments. Avoid: Large, bulky buildings with high site coverage.

Leonards townships through the series of workshops held in the area during the preparation of the Study: Retaining the country atmosphere of the area.

1 TOWNSHIP BROCHURE This Township Brochure applies to all of Indented Head and St Leonards. Please see overleaf for precinct map and refer to the individual Precinct Brochure for your area. Vision Statement for Indented Heads/ St.Leonards The strong seaside character of the area will be retained, and the combination of the seaside meets countryside atmosphere strengthened by: Encouraging the use of appropriate building materials. Ensuring the siting of buildings to reflect spacing patterns. Attention to roof forms. Managing site coverage to provide adequate space between buildings. Ensuring building form and scale reflects predominant patterns. Encouraging common public domain street treatments. Avoid: Large, bulky buildings with high site coverage. Buildings set too far forward on the sites. Brick, urban style redevelopment. COMMUNITY ISSUES This is a summary of the issues raised by community of the Indented Heads / St.Leonards townships through the series of workshops held in the area during the preparation of the Study: Retaining the country atmosphere of the area. Removal of native and indigenous vegetation. Protecting the coastal environment and wildlife habitats. Maintaining equitable access to views of the sea. Maintaining a low scale building form and spaciousness. Retaining rear laneways where they exist. Discouraging large, bulky dwellings with boundary to boundary development. City Of Greater Geelong Residential Character Study TOWNSHIP indented heads/st. leonards

2 T H E E S P LA N A D E PRECINCT MAP indented head TOWNSHIP T H E ESP LA NAD E MITC HE LL HOO D O XLE Y C ALHO UN THE ESPLANADE COAC H BRETT DR HOO D GRASSY POINT PIG DO N BATMAN H E N D E R S O N THE E S P LAN A D E T H E E S P LA N A D E C HURC H IBBO TSO N MC DONALD N S :50000 Kilometers PRECINCT MAP st leonards TOWNSHIP H A R V E Y O LD. LEO NAS MC BETH LA K E VIE W C RE S MC LEOD DUDLE Y. LEON AS PDE PDE N MURRADOC LEVIE N S S IBBO TSO N 2 BEA C H PERRE TT CLIFF :50000 Kilometers CITY OF GREATER GEELONG RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER UDY 200 and John Curtis Pty Ltd.

PRECINCT BROCHURE Character Description The area has a distinctive seaside character due to the architectural styles and spacious settings.

Low pitched, single pitched or skillion roofs are used almost exclusively, and the generous setbacks add to the open feel of the area.

for St Leonards. Key Existing Characteristics: Preferred Character Statement Majority of roads sealed with occasional unsealed. Mixed use of brick, timber and fibro materials with mixed roofing.

3 PRECINCT BROCHURE Character Description The area has a distinctive seaside character due to the architectural styles and spacious settings. The housing styles are predominantly low scale, with occasional two storey and timber and fibro are the dominant materials. Low pitched, single pitched or skillion roofs are used almost exclusively, and the generous setbacks add to the open feel of the area. The scale of development along the foreshore is commonly two storey, and requires particular waterfront guidelines to ensure development is compatible with the surrounding area, and with the vision for St Leonards. Key Existing Characteristics: Preferred Character Statement Majority of roads sealed with occasional unsealed. Mixed use of brick, timber and fibro materials with mixed roofing. Two storey dwellings sometimes occur, and are common along the waterfront. Low level and established gardens. Architecture includes 50s 70s seaside, 60s 80s and recent grand seaside mix. Buildings set on regular lots with generous front setbacks and spaces between dwellings. The strong seaside township character of the area will be maintained and strengthened by: Encouraging the use of lighter looking building materials, including timber and other non-masonry cladding; Encouraging low pitched or single pitched roof forms; Encouraging dwellings that respect the general single storey scale of buildings in the area; Encouraging the planting of indigenous and native trees and plant species; Ensure higher buildings are articulated to provide visual interest and an informal appearance; Ensuring dwellings are set back from the front in accordance with the predominant setback in the street, and are off-set from side boundaries; and Encouraging low, open style front fencing. Avoid: Large, bulky buildings and boundary to boundary development. High solid front fences. This individual Precinct Brochure should be read in conjunction with the general Township Brochure. Please see overleaf for Design Guidelines to assist with the preparation and assessment of development proposals. City Of Greater Geelong Residential Character Study indented heads/st. leonards PRECINCT

4 DESIGN GUIDELINES st leonards/indented PRECINCT head Character Element Objective Design Response Avoid Illustration Vegetation To maintain and strengthen the coastal character of the area. Retain existing high canopy trees and established indigenous plant species wherever possible. Removal of high canopy native and indigenous trees. 2 Prepare a landscape plan to accompany all development proposals that utilises appropriate coastal species. (see 'Indigenous plants of the Geelong region' for information) 2 Lack of a landscape plan. 3 Planting of large exotic tree species. Siting To maintain the consistency, where present, of building front setbacks. 3 The front setback should be not less than the average setback of the adjoining two dwellings. 4 Buildings that are set further forward than the closest of the buildings on the adjoining two properties. To reflect the rhythm of existing dwelling spacing. 4 Buildings should be offset from at least one side boundary, and preferrably both. 5 Boundary to boundary development. Height and building form To ensure that buildings and extensions do not dominate the streetscape. 5 Respect the predominant building height in the street and nearby properties. Where that is a dominance of single storey, the height at the front of the dwelling should match the typical single storey wall height. 6 Buildings that exceed by more than one storey the predominant building height in the street and nearby properties. 6 Use skillion, flat, single pitch or low pitched roof forms. 7 High pitched roof forms. Materials and design detail To use lighter looking building materials and finishes that complement the dominant pattern within the streetscape and the coastal setting. 7 Use timber or other non-masonry sheeting or cladding materials where possible. 8 Exposed red or orange brick. 9 Urban period reproduction styles and detailing. Front boundary treatment To maintain and enhance the openness of the streetscape. 8 Provide no front fencing. 0 High, solid front fencing. Waterfront development To recognise the desire to maximise views along the waterfront, while ensuring that new buildings and extensions respect the patterns of development and the coastal setting and character of the area. 9 Buildings should not exceed 7.5 metres in height. 0 Buildings exceeding the specified height must demonstrate that the development will not dominate the streetscape or long views of the area, and complies with all other Objectives and Design Responses. Buildings that exceed the specified height by more than 0.5 metres. 2 Large, bulky buildings with unarticulated front and side wall surfaces. Incorporate building elements and details that contribute to a lightness of structure including balconies, verandahs, and light-transparent ballustrading. CITY OF GREATER GEELONG RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER UDY 200 and John Curtis Pty Ltd.

2 PRECINCT BROCHURE Character Description The area is distinct from the remainder of St Leonards due to the larger number of tall native trees, verging in some patches on a bush garden setting.

Single pitched or skillion roofs are used almost exclusively, and the generous setbacks adds to the open feel of the area.

for St Leonards. Key Existing Characteristics: Majority of roads sealed with occasional unsealed. Predominantly timber and fibro materials with mixed roofing.

Architecture includes 50s 70s seaside, 60s 80s and recent grand seaside mix. Buildings set on regular lots with generous front setbacks and spaces between dwellings.

5 2 PRECINCT BROCHURE Character Description The area is distinct from the remainder of St Leonards due to the larger number of tall native trees, verging in some patches on a bush garden setting. The housing styles are predominantly low scale, with occasional two storey and timber and fibro are the dominant materials. Single pitched or skillion roofs are used almost exclusively, and the generous setbacks adds to the open feel of the area. The scale of development along the foreshore is commonly two storey, and requires particular waterfront guidelines to ensure development is compatible with the surrounding area, and with the vision for St Leonards. Key Existing Characteristics: Majority of roads sealed with occasional unsealed. Predominantly timber and fibro materials with mixed roofing. Single storey is predominant, with two storeys usual along the waterfront. Low level and established gardens, with frequent retained or planted native trees. Architecture includes 50s 70s seaside, 60s 80s and recent grand seaside mix. Buildings set on regular lots with generous front setbacks and spaces between dwellings. Front fences are often provided, but are usually low. Preferred Character Statement The seaside township character of the area will be maintained and strengthened by: Encouraging the use of lighter looking building materials, including timber and other non- masonry cladding; Encouraging low pitched or single pitched roof forms; Encouraging the retention and planting of indigenous and native trees; Ensuring dwellings respect the general single storey scale of the area; Ensure higher buildings are articulated to provide visual interest and an informal appearance Ensuring dwellings are set back form the front in accordance with the predominant setback in the street, and are off-set from side boundaries; and Encouraging low, open style front fencing. Avoid: Removal of native trees. Predominance of exposed brick buildings. Large, bulky buildings and boundary to boundary development. High solid front fences. Formal kerbing of roads. This individual Precinct Brochure should be read in conjunction with the general Township Brochure. Please see overleaf for Design Guidelines to assist with the preparation and assessment of development proposals. City Of Greater Geelong Residential Character Study indented heads/st. leonards PRECINCT 2

6 DESIGN GUIDELINES st leonards/indented PRECINCT head 2 Character Element Objective Design Response Avoid Illustration Vegetation To maintain and strengthen the native and indigenous vegetation dominated streetscapes. Retain existing high canopy trees and established indigenous species wherever possible. Removal of high canopy native and indigenous trees. 2 Prepare a landscape plan to accompany all development proposals that utilises appropriate coastal species. (see 'Indigenous plants of the Geelong region' for information). 3 Replace any trees lost due to development with similar size indigenous or native trees. 2 Dwellings that do not provide sufficient setbacks from at least three boundaries to accommodate trees or screening plants. 3 Lack of a landscape plan. 4 Planting of exotic tree species Siting To maintain the consistency, where present, of building front setbacks. 4 The front setback should be not less than the average setback of the adjoining two dwellings. 4 Buildings that are set further forward than the closest of the buildings on the adjoining two properties. To reflect the existing rhythm of dwelling spacing. 5 Buildings should be setback at least 2 metres from each side boundary. 5 Boundary to boundary development. Height and building form To ensure that buildings and extensions do not dominate the streetscape. 8 Respect the predominant building height in the street and nearby properties. Where that is a dominance of single storey, the height at the front of the dwelling should match the typical single storey wall height. 9 Use skillion, flat, single pitch or low pitched roof forms. 7 Buildings that exceed by more than one storey the predominant building height in the street and nearby properties. 8 High pitched roof forms. Materials and design detail To use lighter looking building materials and finishes that complement the dominant pattern within the streetscape and the coastal setting. 9 Use timber or other non-masonry sheeting or cladding materials where possible. 9 Exposed red or orange brick. 0 Urban period reproduction styles and detailing. Front boundary treatment To maintain and enhance the openness of the streetscape. 0 Provide no front fencing. High, solid front fencing. Waterfront development To recognise the desire to maximise views along the waterfront, while ensuring that new buildings and extensions respect the patterns of development and the coastal setting and character of the area. Buildings should not exceed 7.5 metres in height. 2 Buildings exceeding the specified height must demonstrate that the development will not dominate the streetscape or long views of the area, and complies with all other Objectives and Design Responses. 2 Buildings that exceed the specified height by more than 0.5 metres. 3 Large, bulky buildings with unarticulated front and side wall surfaces. 3 Incorporate building elements and details that contribute to a lightness of structure including balconies, verandahs, and light-transparent ballustrading. CITY OF GREATER GEELONG RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER UDY 200 and John Curtis Pty Ltd.

Vision Statement for Point Lonsdale

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