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Crime Prevention through Environmental
Design (CPTED) Report
Demolition of all existing structures on the site and construction of 6 x four-storey residential flat buildings, containing a total of 369 apartments, three basement car parks each containing two levels, stormwater works, landscaping, and subdivision of the existing allotment into 3 lots, each containing 2 residential flat buildings
84 Tallawong Road, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 Lot 63 DP 30186 Project No: C490 Date: September 2017
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Prepared by:
Brendon Clendenning
Reviewed by:
Daniel Govers
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Daniel Govers
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1.0 Introduction
This Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Report has been prepared to accompany a Development Application (DA) for a mixed use development at 84 Tallawong Road, Rouse Hill NSW 2155. The development application (DA) proposes demolition of all existing structures on the site and construction of 6 x four-storey residential flat buildings, containing a total of 369 apartments, three basement car parks each containing two levels, stormwater works, landscaping, and subdivision of the existing allotment into 3 lots, each containing 2 residential flat buildings.
CPTED is a set of design principles aimed at the creation of spaces that are unfavourable for criminal
conduct or anti-social behaviour. CPTED places emphasis on spaces that enable their ongoing use by
legitimate users, and the minimisation of opportunities for offenders to perpetrate crime.
The assessment is based on a review of the Architectural Plans prepared by Archidrome and the
Landscape Plans prepared by Site Image Landscape Architects.
The report has been overseen by Daniel Govers (Director) who is qualified with Honours from the
Bachelor of Planning degree at University of New South Wales (UNSW), has earned Certified Practicing
Planner (CPP) status from the Planning Institute of Australia and has successfully completed the Safer
by Design course held by the New South Wales Police Service. Refer to Appendix 2 for a copy of the
Certificate.
1.1 Disclaimer
This report provides recommendations for the application of general CPTED principles to specific
aspects of the subject development. Strategies implemented in accordance with CPTED principles are
designed to minimise the risk of criminal behaviour and to improve the perception of safety for
occupants. CPTED strategies should be implemented on an ongoing basis, and monitored continually
to ensure they remain effective over time. Criminal activity can occur in all manner of places, and the
perception of safety does not guarantee the absence of crime. CPTED principles should form part of a
wider strategy to address crime and anti-social behaviour, and should not be solely relied upon as a
means of ensuring the safety of occupants of a building or place.
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2.0 Crime Risk Assessment
2.1 Site Analysis
The subject site is legally described as Lot 63 DP 30186 and addressed as 84 Tallawong Road, Rouse Hill. The site is located on the northeastern side of Tallawong Road near the junction with Macquarie Road. The site is generally oriented northeast-southwest with the southwest being the Tallawong Road frontage. The subject site is regular in shape with an area of 20,236.3m2 (survey), is 82.105m wide and has a length of 246.47m. The site has a gentle and consistent fall from the rear south-eastern corner to the front north-western corner to Tallawong Road of approximately 12.5m. Refer to Figure 1.
The site currently contains a single storey brick and tile residence which sits at the south-western corner of the allotment, with various large rural outbuildings situated to the rear of the dwelling. Along the northern boundary of the site, towards the north-western corner is situated a large dam, which is to be decommissioned. Vehicular access to the site is currently provided to the dwelling and rear metal shed from a driveway off Tallawong Road. The majority of the site is devoid of significant vegetation, with the majority of the large vegetation found in the vicinity of the site boundaries, either on the site or on adjoining sites. A small strip of trees is provided in the centre of the site, towards the site frontage, and there is no remnant bushland, natural watercourses and/or threatened species known to be located within the site. There are various farm fences located throughout the site.
Figure 1 – Cadastre of the subject site and surrounds Source: sixmaps.nsw.gov.au
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Figure 2 – Close aerial image of the subject site
Source: sixmaps.nsw.gov.au
2.1 Locality description The subject site is located within the suburb of Rouse Hill which is located 46km northwest of the Sydney CBD (Figure 7). The site is located 600m to the north-east of the Cudgegong Road Railway Station. The Cudgegong Road train station is on the Sydney Metro Northwest line, currently under construction to provide direct train services to the Sydney CBD, Chatswood and the Norwest Business Park. Windsor Road is 1.7km to the east which provides main road access to the Sydney CBD via the M2 motorway. Rouse Hill is within the local government area of Blacktown City Council. Development in the vicinity of the site is generally characterised by single dwellings on similarly sized rural allotments, with a mixture of rural outbuildings and varying levels of vegetation concentration. The area is within the Riverstone East precinct, and redevelopment of the precinct is within its preliminary stages. Cudgegong Road Station is surrounded by B2 and B4 zoned land, with the subject site falling within the R3 zoned land which surrounds the business zones. Adjoining to the north-western side of the site is No. 100 Tallawong Road (Figures 3 and 4). This property contains two double storey dwellings of brick construction with associated outbuildings. Adjoining to the south-eastern side of the site is No. 74 Tallawong Road (Figure 5). This property contains two single storey dwellings, one of brick construction and one constructed of lightweight cladding, with associated outbuildings also located on the site.
Adjoining to the northeast of the site are the rear boundaries of No. 97A Cudgegong Road and No. 105 Cudgegong Road. These properties also contain rural-residential uses.
A full range of services and facilities are located in the Rouse Hill Town Centre which is a short 3km drive from the subject site. The centre contains a wide range of businesses and community facilities including supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, clothing stores, bank branches, a post office, churches, hotels, and medical centres.
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Nearby public open space includes the Rouse Hill Regional Park and surrounding parklands located approximately 1km to the northwest of the site.
Figure 3 - Adjoining dwelling at 100 Tallawong Road
Source: googlemaps.com.au
Figure 4 Adjoining dwellings at 100 Tallawong Road front Macquarie Road
Source: googlemaps.com.au
Figure 5 - Adjoining dwellings at 74 Tallawong Road
Source: googlemaps.com.au
2.2 Crime Opportunity
The proposed development is located in the suburb of Rouse Hill, which includes areas of urban and
suburban development, as well as commercial centres. However, the part of Rouse Hill surrounding
the subject site is currently characterised by large dwellings on relatively large rural allotments. Given
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the locality is primarily characterised by natural features, typical indicators of anti-social behaviour –
graffiti, vandalism, etc – are difficult to observe. However, there is an irregular presence of litter and
dumped items within the wider vicinity, and some minor damage to fencing and trees that can be
associated with the encouragement of crime. However, the area is not particularly unusual in this
regard.
2.3 Site Risk Assessment
Positive attributes of the site and locality include:
• The location of the site along Tallawong Road, and amongst three roads that are proposed on
the remaining boundaries, is likely to have a high level of pedestrian and vehicular traffic in
the future as a consequence of the future opening of the Cudgegong Road railway station;
• Tallawong Road is a long linear street, with view lines extending to a large portion of the
street, and the projected street layout of the locality is largely without cul-de-sacs or curved
streets, ensuring that generous view lines will be retained.
• There are minimal street trees surrounding the subject site.
• There are minimal opportunities for loitering within the public domain, and a lack of
opportunities for potential offenders to lie-in-wait.
• In the medium term the site will sit a short distance away from a local commercial area, which
will increase the amount of activity and surveillance within the locality.
Negative attributes of the site and locality include:
• In the short to medium term, the site is likely to be characterised by a mixture of construction
sites, and rural properties, amongst newly inhabited residential developments. Construction
sites are generally unoccupied in the evening, and are often fenced and concealed from view.
Newly inhabited buildings are often initially at low occupancy, particular for non-residential
components.
• Existing street lighting is currently well spaced apart, and lighting from existing dwellings is
minimal.
• The location of the future railway station and commercial area will provide opportunities for
casual passers-by to monitor the site to identify potential opportunities for crime.
• The future commercial areas may also provide for the service of alcohol and may increase the
presence of intoxicated passers-by, particularly late in the evening when pedestrian traffic
may be low.
• The location of the future park opposite the site, may result in there being minimal evening
surveillance opposite the subject site.
2.4 Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) describes the use of environmental design to deter criminal and anti-social behaviour. CPTED strategies are founded on the notion of being able to influence the decision making of potential offenders, by increasing the perception and likelihood
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that crime may be witnessed, challenged or detected, and that criminals may be identified, or fail to escape crime scenes effectively. CPTED uses design and place management principles to influence the cost-benefit appraisal of crime opportunities associated with given locations, such that potential perpetrators may rationalise that the benefit of offending is outweighed by the cost (real or perceived). CPTED also seeks to influence the behaviour of legitimate users of a space, such that their frequent use of the space discourages its use by potential offenders, and prevents legitimate users from becoming victims of crime. The NSW Police stipulate that CPTED seeks to create environmental and social conditions that:
• Maximise risk to offenders (increasing the likelihood of detection, challenge and apprehension);
• Maximise the effort required to commit crime (increasing the time, energy and resources required to commit crime);
• Minimise the actual and perceived benefits of crime (removing, minimising or concealing crime attractors and rewards); and
• Minimise excuse making opportunities (removing conditions that encourage/facilitate rationalisation of inappropriate behaviour).
The four core principles of CPTED are surveillance, access control, territorial re-enforcement, and space management and each principle is described below within Table 1.
Table 1 CPTED Principles
Principle Design Approach
Access Control Access control uses physical and symbolic barriers to restrict, encourage and
channel pedestrian and vehicle movements. Access control minimises the
opportunities to commit a crime, and requires that greater effort be made on
the part of a potential offender. It enables the casual observer to quickly
identify when a person has infringed upon the appropriate physical boundaries,
increasing the difficult in obtaining access to victims or their property.
Conversely, unclear or illegible boundary markers increase the potential for
excuse-making opportunities. Effective access control can be achieved to
ensure that spaces are designed to facilitate communal gathering, which
attracts large numbers of people, or to restrict access to areas where the risk of
crime is high (such as within areas provided with poor natural surveillance).
Importantly, access control should not promote a confronting or hostile
environment, which could reduce the likelihood of social interaction.
Surveillance The attractiveness of crime targets can be reduced by providing opportunities
for effective surveillance. Natural surveillance occurs by designing the
placement of physical features, activities and people in such a way as to
maximise visibility and foster positive social interaction. Technical surveillance
is achieved through mechanical/electrical measures such as CCTV, mirrored
building panels and lighting. Where relatively high levels of surveillance are
provided, potential offenders feel increased scrutiny, perceive few escape
routes, and can be deterred from committing crimes that might otherwise be
committed in areas where surveillance is low. Key attributes of areas with high
passive surveillance include sightlines between private and public/communal
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Table 1 CPTED Principles
areas, lighting within public/communal areas, attractive landscaping and
finishing, and an absence of opportunities for concealment or entrapment.
Territorial
Reinforcement
Places that are well designed and maintained are more likely to be well
frequented and encourage a sense of community ownership and pride. Design
features can be used to encourage notions of community ownership and
increase the likelihood that people will use a space on an ongoing basis. Ideally,
the principles of territorial reinforcement will also confer upon residents a duty
to seek to prevent crime, or to report a crime when it is witnessed or
discovered. Principles of territorial reinforcement include design that
encourages people to gather in public spaces and harness a sense of
responsibility and pride for its state, provision of clear and conspicuous
transitions and boundaries between public and private space, and design cues
which indicate the purpose of a space. Territorial reinforcement should not
promote the privatisation of public spaces, through inappropriate or excessive
use of gates or enclosures.
Space
Management
Space management is closely linked to the principles of territorial
reinforcement. Space management strategies are an important means of
generating activity and natural community control. Popular public space is
often attractive, well maintained and well used space. In contrast, areas that
are visibly neglected or appear to be abandoned, attract crime and anti-social
behaviour, such as vandalism and graffiti. Effective space management can be
achieved through activity coordination, site cleanliness, rapid repair of
vandalism and graffiti, the replacement of damaged lighting, and the removal
or refurbishment of decayed physical elements.
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3.0 Proposed Development
3.1 Summary of the Proposed Development
The overall development is for the demolition of all existing structures on the site and construction of 6 x four-storey residential flat buildings, containing a total of 369 apartments, 8 commercial premises, three basement car parks each containing two levels, stormwater works, landscaping, and subdivision of the existing allotment into 3 lots, each containing 2 residential flat buildings, at 84 Tallawong Road, Rouse Hill.
3.2 Built form, Architectural Style, Materials and Finishes
The development consists of six residential flat buildings, with two provided to each of the proposed three new allotments. Each allotment contains one building situated on the northern side of the site, and one on the southern side of the side, with all apartment buildings oriented approximately east west, and with each building façade parallel to the site’s boundaries. Within each site, the buildings are separated by a central communal open space area which continues through the entire development from Tallawong Road through to the rear of the site. Each apartment building is four storeys in height, with a total 369 apartments. The subject site will be surrounded by roads, with three new roads proposed on three of the four boundaries, with Tallawong Road provided to the other. As required, half of the total road width will be constructed and dedicated to Council prior to occupation of the development. Each apartment building is provided with a separate rooftop communal open space which receives unfettered solar access at all times of the year. Each building contains two lift cores with approximately eight apartments accessed of each core. Four separate commercial tenancies are proposed to each of the two buildings within Lot 1, with all commercial tenancies to front Tallawong Road.
Figure 6 – Photomontage
Source: Archidrome, 2017
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Figure 7 – Roof & Site Plan
Source: Archidrome, 2017
3.3 Subdivision
The proposal seeks subdivision of the existing allotment into three new lots, with each lot containing a northern and southern apartment building. Subdivision will also require land dedication for half of the width of each of the three new roads surrounding the site. Refer to the image below.
Figure 8 - Plan showing proposed lot size for each of the new lots.
Source: Archidrome
3.4 Vehicular Access, Pedestrian Access and Parking
Two levels of basement parking are proposed underneath each site, with the basements also sitting partially underneath each ground floor communal open space area. The western lot, Lot 1, is provided with access directly from the centre of Tallawong Road, with the driveway to the basement sitting at the western side of the communal open space. Lot 2 and Lot 3 are provided with basement vehicular access from the new street to the north, with each basement driveway entry provided on the western boundary of the allotment.
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Each basement car park is laid out as a double width aisle with 90-degree parking on either side. A total of 490 car parking spaces are provided comprising the following:
• 391 x resident parking spaces (including 52 x accessible spaces);
• 75 x visitor; and,
• 155 x bicycle spaces. Details of the specific parking allocation to each building are provided within Section 4.1.8 of this Statement. Car space sizes and manoeuvring areas comply with the relevant Australian Standards. Refer to submitted Traffic and Parking Impacts Report for further details. An internal perimeter pedestrian footpath is proposed around the majority of each building, with access provided to each lift core from a total of 12 separate pedestrian entries. In addition all ground floor apartments that are located at a street frontage are provided with direct pedestrian access from the adjoining street.
3.5 Landscaping and Tree Removal
The proposal seeks to remove all existing trees on site in order to facilitate the proposed redevelopment of the land. The proposed landscaping scheme has been prepared by Site Image Landscape Architects, and seeks to increase the amount of significant vegetation that is currently provided at the site. This includes the planting of perimeter trees on the site, new street trees to each of the four frontages, and significant additional shrubs and groundcover. Canopy tree cover is also provided within the central communal open space corridor, and smaller plantings are also provided to the rooftop. Deep soil areas and a boundary landscaping strip will be provided across the full length of the setbacks of the development which have widths of approximately 6m. Two separate deep soil areas are also provided to each basement to enable the central planting to reach their mature growth potential. Detailed Landscape Plans have been prepared by Site Image Landscape Architects which form part of the plans submitted as part of this Development Application. Reference should be made to these documents for further landscape information.
3.6 Communal and Private Open Space
Extensive communal open space is proposed to each individual allotment, with rooftop communal open space proposed for the majority of the roof area of each building, and accessed from both lift cores within each building. The rooftop communal open space areas will be provided with unobstructed solar access throughout the year, and cater for a variety of different uses, with pools, play areas, fitness equipment, sun lounges, and covered and uncovered seating, provided to each building within each lot, with planting provided throughout each rooftop. The central ground level communal open space is also provided with play areas, barbecues, and a variety of seating. Overall each development provides communal open space to greater than half of the area of each site, with facilities and equipment to cater for a variety of different users and age groups.
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The ground level communal open space area to each proposed allotment lies in between the two buildings. Due to the provision of a vehicular access point from Tallawong Road, the ground floor communal open space to Lot 1 is smaller in size than the communal open space areas within Lot 2 and Lot 3. Each ground floor communal open space area is accessible from footpaths and ramps which are located around the perimeter of each lot. The ground floor apartments which are located adjacent to an existing or proposed street are provided with direct pedestrian access between the adjacent street and the generously dimensioned courtyards of each apartment. The remainder of the apartments within the development are provided with balconies that are directly accessed via sliding doors from the living areas, and in some instances, are also accessible from a secondary access point at a bedroom. The rectangular shape of the balconies with generous depths create highly useable areas that will be able to comfortably accommodate outdoor cooking facilities and a large outdoor dining table with chairs.
3.7 Waste generation, storage and collection arrangements
Each of the three allotments will be provided with a waste storage area within the upper basement level. Separate storage facilities will be provided for residential and non-residential waste, with residential waste to be stored in 13 x 1100 litre mobile bins, and 20 x 240 litre mobile recycling bins. Space is also available within the basement for bulky waste, with a separate room provided for commercial waste. Adjacent to each of the garbage rooms is a loading dock within the basement. On each collection day, all waste bins will be removed from the waste storage area, and placed onto a collection area at the rear of the loading dock, with the bins to be serviced from this location. Refer to submitted Waste Management Plan for further details.
3.8 Drainage
Concept Stormwater Plans have been prepared by Advent Consulting Engineers and submitted as part of this development application. Reference should be made to these documents for further drainage, stormwater and environmental site management information.
3.9 Roadworks
The proposal seeks the provision of new roads surrounding the perimeter of the subject site. Subdivision works plans, prepared by Advent Consulting Engineers, provide details on the proposed roadworks at each frontage. The proposal will provide for half-width road construction, which are labelled within the plans as Road 1 (north-western boundary), Road 2 (south-eastern boundary), and Road 3 (north-eastern boundary).
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4.0 Incidence of Crime
The subject site lies within the land affected by State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Region
Growth Centres) 2006, which facilitates the release of land within the priority growth areas within
Sydney. The subject site lies within Riverstone East Precinct, which itself lies within the wider
Blacktown Council Growth Centres Precinct. The redevelopment of the Riverstone East Precinct is
within its preliminary stages; however, it is likely that the area will undergo significant transition within
the near future. The current incidence of crime in areas surrounding the subject site is likely to be
relatively low, given the relatively small population.
The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR), provides statistical information on the
incidence of crime within specified localities. Statistics obtained from BOSCAR indicate the incidence
of a variety of crimes that have been recorded within the Blacktown Local Government Area (LGA)
throughout each quarter. This information can be used to obtain information on those crimes that are
more prevalent within the selected locality, and can provide a comparative analysis of the Blacktown
LGA with the remainder of NSW. It is important to note that this information reflects only the recorded
incidents of crime, and that many crimes can often be unreported to police. It is also important to
note that the level of police activity, or focus on particular areas or crimes, can skew the recorded
data.
The table below provides a comparison on data related to recorded incidents of crime within the
Blacktown LGA, and the entirety of NSW throughout the January to December 2016.
Table 2 Incidence of Crime within Blacktown LGA and NSW. Source: BOSCAR (2017)
Offence type Number of incidents (BLGA)
Rate per
100,000
population
(BLGA)
2016 LGA Rank
Number of
incidents
(NSW)
Rate per 100,000
population (NSW)
Murder 3 0.9 - 63 0.81
Assault - domestic violence related 2,054 605.3 30 29044 372.46
Assault - non-domestic violence related 1,564 460.9 48 31535 404.41
Sexual assault 238 70.1 77 5066 64.97
Indecent assault, other sexual offences 318 93.7 - 6838 87.69
Robbery without a weapon 179 52.8 3 1360 17.44
Robbery with a firearm 18 5.3 - 163 2.09
Robbery with a weapon not a firearm 54 15.9 - 821 10.53
Break and enter dwelling 1,550 456.8 50 29656 380.31
Break and enter non-dwelling 370 109 100 11687 149.88
Motor vehicle theft 778 229.3 33 13100 168
Steal from motor vehicle 2,432 716.7 24 40451 518.75
Steal from retail store 1,073 316.2 41 23426 300.42
Steal from dwelling 962 283.5 78 21308 273.26
Steal from person 312 91.9 11 4959 63.59
Fraud 2,813 829 10 49968 640.8
Malicious damage to property 3,406 1,003.70 57 62703 804.11
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Expressed diagrammatically, the following charts provide a comparison between the prevalence of
crime in the Blacktown LGA, and within the entirety of NSW. Note that each category is ranked from
the lowest incidence within the Blacktown LGA to the highest incidence within the Blacktown LGA.
Figure 9 - Comparison between incidence of crime in the Blacktown LGA and NSW. This chart shows the
crimes of lower overall incidence in 2016. Source: BOSCAR
Figure 10- Comparison 2 between incidence of crime in the Blacktown LGA and NSW. This chart shows the
crimes of higher overall incidence in 2016. Source: BOSCAR
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Incidence of Crime 2016
Rate per 100,000 population (BLGA) Rate per 100,000 population (NSW)
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800.0
1,000.0
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Incidence of Crime 2016
Rate per 100,000 population (BLGA) Rate per 100,000 population (NSW)
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The figures above demonstrates that apart from crimes described as ‘murder’, or ‘break and enter
non-dwelling’, in 2016 the prevalence of each category of crime was higher within the Blacktown LGA
than within NSW as a whole. Note that the variation in the rates of murder across LGAs is statistically
insignificant and the rates within each LGA can vary significantly from year to year, given its low
incidence. The most pronounced variation in recorded incidence between the Blacktown LGA and
NSW, is robbery without a weapon, which is over 3 times more likely within the Blacktown LGA,
followed by robbery with a firearm, which is 2.5 times more likely within the Blacktown LGA, however
the relative incidence overall is low. Other crimes that are at least 1.5 times more likely include ‘assault
– domestic violence related’, and ‘robbery with a weapon not a firearm’.
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5.0 Assessment of Proposal
Appendix E of the Blacktown City Council Growth Centre Precincts Development Control Plan outlines
performance criteria and design requirements associated with CPTED. Appendix 1, attached to this
report, provides an assessment of the proposal against the design requirements outlined within the
Development Control Plan. The information contained within this section of the report specifically
addresses the four core principles of CPTED. It is noted that the crime data from BOSCAR indicates
that the most frequently recorded criminal acts are malicious damage to property, as well as theft and
assault in their various forms. The data also indicates that there is a relatively high incidence of robbery
within the Blacktown LGA when compared with the remainder of NSW. The following comments and
recommendations are made in consideration of that data and the specific characteristics of the site
and locality.
5.1 Access Control
The design of the development provides a clear indication to any observer or passer-by about the
nature of the use at the site. This reduces the capacity for potential offenders to make excuses about
their reason for their presence and their actions. This is particularly evident in this location where
there may be high pedestrian activity from Tallawong Road in the future and potential offenders could
take advantage of opportunities to loiter within areas where there is unclear spatial definition, or a
lack of clarity in relation to the appropriate borders and boundaries for visitors and occupants.
Individual spaces are clearly defined within the proposed development, with low fencing provided to
ground floor private open space areas, and landscaping provided forward of the fences. Each
individual pedestrian entry point is clearly defined by a break within the perimeter landscaping. In
order to associate the entry points with the development, the paving provided at the entry points is
identical to the paving provided to the internal perimeter paving provided at the edge of the site.
There are limited opportunities for loitering at the site boundaries, as the large trees and gardens
located throughout the site boundary indicate that those areas are not ordinary locations to gather,
when compared with the discernible presence of the individual entry points. It is recommended that
locks be fitted to non-residential premises as well as to low level windows to prevent intruders from
climbing into apartments.
The series of individual entry points to the development contribute to the creation of ownership of
each space and facilitate the formation of recognition and familiarity with co-occupants. Accordingly,
it is more likely that non-residents are likely to be identified and subject to additional surveillance. The
presence of awnings at each entry point are provided over entry areas to highlight each individual
entry, and the design facilitates the clear marking of entrance points with way finding features such
as pathways, lighting and signage. Maps should be installed at each residential lobby to provide visitors
with a clear indication of the functionality of the site.
Driveways and vehicular entries are well separated from the remainder of the development, and the
overall dimensions of the external vehicular manoeuvring areas limit opportunities for loitering within
these locations. Visitor entry to the basement is to be controlled be an intercom system or similar, to
prevent access from unauthorised persons. Storage areas, waste areas and bicycle parking spaces are
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each co-located to emphasise the singular use of those space, and limit opportunities for excuse
making. Additionally, it is recommended that the storage and waste areas be restricted by key or
similar to prevent unauthorised access, and that individual storage areas be constructed using
appropriate materials that can withstand attempts at intrusion. Intercoms should be provided at
building entries to ensure that both residents and visitors are provided with safe access to each
building. To guard against theft, basement and pedestrian entry doors shall be fitted with self-closing
mechanisms.
The provision of off-street parking solely within the basement levels of the development will reduce
the potential for malicious vehicle damage or theft. Opportunities for offenders to access the
basement will be minimised through restricted carpark entry. Within the basement, entry is to be
restricted to enable entry only to residents and permanent occupants of the non-residential premises.
The presence of well-spaced lift areas, and fire stairs ensures that there are various escape options
available for victims of crime, and witnesses of crime, ensuring that the risk of the report of any
criminal occurrence within the basement is relatively high. Fire stairs should only enable exit from the
basement, and should not permit entry to the basement from other levels, as this may facilitate the
unnoticed entry of intruders into the basement.
Within communal areas, if only part of the communal open space areas is to be available for use, then
access to the closed areas should be prevented, and lighting used to distinguish between those areas
that remain available for use, and those where access is restricted. Rooftop access should be restricted
to residents only, and should require either key or swipe card, which enables only authorised access
to that area.
The commercial premises are well separated from the residential units, with each of the commercial
premises able to be accessed from the street, and no direct connection provided between the
commercial premises and the residential lobbies. It is recommended that heavy duty locking
mechanisms be installed to each of the commercial frontages, and that durable shatter proof glass be
installed to prevent forced entry.
5.2 Surveillance
The proposed development provides balconies and glazed areas that overlook central communal open
space and the future surrounding streets. Given the orientation of the development to surrounding
streets, the proposal also allows for passive surveillance to neighbouring properties within the
development itself, and on potential future development sites located opposite the future
surrounding streets, including a potential public park to the south-west. This will facilitate natural
incidental monitoring to surrounding areas and the communal open spaces, and increase the potential
risk to offenders of being detected or challenged if committing a crime in this locality. This is
particularly important during periods where the overall residential and commercial activity is likely to
be low as the future character of the area becomes established, and construction sites - that are vacant
in the evening - become increasingly common.
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An internal perimeter pedestrian footpath is proposed around the majority of each building, with
access provided to each lift core from a total of 12 separate pedestrian entries, evenly-spaced and
fronting both the new road to the north-west, and the new road to the south-east. Additionally,
individual ground floor apartment entries are provided from three of the four frontages, with 8
individual commercial entries provided to the remaining frontages. All waiting areas and entry areas
are open and visible from common circulations areas. The proposed development provides for
consistent building setbacks from opposite ends of the site, which allows for line of sight to be
maintained from all four streets towards the street on the opposing side of the development. The
proposal provides for canopy trees that are evenly spaced such that opportunities for concealment
are minimised.
The proposed development is free from concealed or obscured spaces; linear facades are provided
with design articulation, but with an absence of redundant and hidden spaces at the street frontages.
Low landscaping is proposed to areas of low use, such as private open space areas and individual
apartment entrances. Taller landscaping is reserved for street frontages and communal open space
areas, particularly those that surround areas of active or passive recreation. Taller trees are sufficiently
spaced so as to enable view lines to be maintained between and beneath each tree, and it is
recommended that trees be maintained to ensure that low level branches are removed to minimise
opportunities for concealment. Structural walls within the basement are located parallel to individual
parking spaces to prevent concealment and entrapment opportunities.
The proposed commercial uses at the ground floor fronting Tallawong Road floor provide the
opportunity for natural surveillance from ‘capable guardians’ towards the street. The shopfronts
provide a consistent pattern of development towards the street, and there are no interruptions for
basements or utilities. The mixture of uses increases the likelihood that surveillance is maintained
throughout the day, with residents of commercial premises maintaining surveillance in the evening,
and occupants of the commercial buildings – as well as their visitors, and rail commuters - maintaining
surveillance in the evening. It is recommended that the use of promotional material on windows of
the commercial premises be limited.
Within the basement, sightlines are maintained throughout with lift entries being well-spaced, but
centrally located throughout each basement level, ensuring the likelihood of unexpected surveillance
is maintained, making it difficult for accomplices to keep watch for potential witnesses. The basement
parking layout features a grid pattern, which is ideal for maintaining line of site between vehicles to
opposite ends of the carpark. Line of sight is also maintained to utility areas such as storage and
garbage rooms.
Visitor parking is located within each basement, with a short connection provided to the lifts to
residential levels. This reduces the excuse-making opportunities for potential criminals utilising visitor
parking areas, and also provides visitors unfamiliar with the space with a clear and direct route to the
lift, to minimise time spent within the basement.
With respect to lighting, it is recommended that permanent lighting be installed to common building
entries, at the non-residential frontage to Tallawong Road, and within the central ground floor
communal open space. The entry areas and ground floor lift foyers will be permanently lit and each
area will be readily visible from the other. It is recommended that permanent or sensor-activated
lighting be installed and maintained at other ground floor courtyards facing towards a street, where
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this is unlikely to disturb sleep. Should the communal open space areas be available for use at night,
then lighting shall be designed to minimise light spill to surrounding areas.
The internal walls of the carparks should be painted in a light colour to assist with the effectiveness of
lighting used to illuminate the carpark. Lights should be bright enough to enable the rear seat of a
parked vehicle to be seen before entering. Sensor lights or permanent lighting should be considered
in concealed areas such as the storage and waste areas.
Light fittings and fixtures should require minimal maintenance, be able to withstand the elements and
be vandal resistant. If required, ground level lighting should be installed to areas where used in areas
lighting might otherwise be interfered with, or where there is potential for light spill. The maintenance
schedule for the building should incorporate the monitoring of the effectiveness of lighting within the
development to ensure lights are operational, maintaining required lux levels and have not become
obstructed by landscaping. All lighting is to meet the minimum Australia and New Zealand Standards,
particularly AS/NZ 1158 Lighting for roads and public spaces, which can be used to guide lighting
standards for the surrounding streets, basement parking areas and pedestrian areas throughout the
development.
5.3 Territorial Reinforcement
Throughout the development, the proposal provides for high quality communal spaces that are clearly
defined and logically arranged to provide visual cues to their purpose and their overall size. The ground
floor communal open spaces are located between residential apartments buildings and will receive
excellent passive surveillance from apartments throughout the development. A portion of these
particular units are elevated above the communal open space areas, which enables a clear delineation
between the communal areas and private open space area.
Special emphasis should be given to the rooftop communal open spaces areas, as these receive
relatively low passive surveillance, but provide the majority of the communal facilities within the
development. These areas provide for a variety of uses facilitated within close proximity to one
another, but require occupants to form habits surrounding their use as they are located in areas where
visitation will be deliberate and not incidental. It is important that a sense is ownership of this space
is fostered upon initial occupancy, and maintained throughout the life of the development.
The equipment provided within the rooftop areas caters for differing age groups, with fitness
equipment provided amongst children’s play areas, swimming pools, movie screens and expansive
seating areas. This ensures that the rooftop areas are able to act multi-purpose destinations,
encouraging activities that require lengthy visits to the rooftop area, and facilitating habitual and
ongoing use of the rooftop areas. Areas of high activity are made safer by natural community
supervision, and as people are attracted to vibrant areas, the deliberate and active use of the rooftop
– for instance for use of the pool, fitness equipment, movie screen, vertical herb wall or children’s play
area – will encourage incidental use from those seeking passive recreation, or time away from
residential apartments.
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The rooftop communal open space will be exposed to natural elements throughout the year.
Equipment and materials used in the design of the rooftop spaces are likely to be susceptible to
wearing from sunlight and rain. In addition, the water levels in the pool are likely to vary dependent
on prevailing weather conditions, and the use of the movie screen is likely to be affected by its
exposure to the elements, with a potential for build-up of residue on the screen affecting the viability
of its use.
It is important that the initial selection of materials within the communal open spaces is undertaken
carefully to ensure that the use of this area is maintained at high levels. Materials that retain colour,
and do not rot or decay in the short to medium term should be preferred over materials that appear
worn and unsightly within a short period of time.
The rooftop areas primarily include the extensive use of softfall surfacing, artificial turf, concrete
paving, and granite surfacing and furniture. The use of a high standard of finish in these areas will
ensure that the physical appearance of these areas will be retained for a considerable period of time,
given these materials require minimal upkeep and maintenance.
The rooftop areas also feature significant turfed and landscaped areas that provide improved amenity
to the rooftop areas. Landscaping in this location should be weather and drought resistant, and able
to withstand strong winds and extended periods of sunlight without appearing excessively damaged.
In addition, evergreen species should be selected over deciduous trees, or trees which lose their limbs,
in order to minimise required maintenance, particularly to the swimming pools and roofed areas.
Other materials used within the rooftop area include timber decking and seating, canvas shade sails,
and metal pergolas. The quality of colours and materials within these elements should be selected to
appear as attractive as possible, with as little ongoing maintenance as possible. Similarly, materials
where the finishes are not nominated, such as the pool surfacing and fitness equipment, should be
selected having regard for similar considerations.
In general, seating is well provided throughout the communal open space areas to encourage longer
visitation to communal open space areas, and multi-purpose use of these spaces. Furniture should be
fixed to within all communal open space area to maintain their orderly arrangement, and to prevent
theft or misuse.
The quality of communal open space areas can influence the level of engagement and participation in
community life. It can also act as a catalyst for overall increased engagement with other areas of public
engagement, such as within public open spaces, which is particularly important to this site, as a park
is expected to be located to the south-east of the subject site.
Within the commercial premises is it recommended that the internal areas remain visible throughout
the evening through the use of a small amount of lighting inside and outside each premise, and an
absence of visually obstructive roller doors or shutters. This will allow for occupants and passers-by to
be able to view inside the commercial premises when operations may have ceased for the evening. In
businesses that operate only during core business hours, residents who are also employed elsewhere
during core hours, can become disassociated with the commercial premises, which makes it less likely
that residents will notice or report any suspicious activity. If businesses remain opening in to the
evening, it is important that lighting and furniture provide visual cues as to those areas that are
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appropriate to be visited within the evening, and those areas that are not associated with evening
trade.
5.4 Space Management
Rapid repair of any incidents of vandalism and graffiti should be employed to prevent the appearance
of neglect and discourage further such activities. It is recommended that all graffiti is removed within
48 hours of a graffiti incident, and any major vandalism should be remedied as promptly as possible.
It is recommended that graffiti resistant paint and materials be used on all areas accessible from the
surrounding streets.
With respect to the rooftop communal open space, attention should be paid to ongoing maintenance
and upkeep. The recommendations in relation to territorial reinforcement describe that low-
maintenance materials should be selected for the rooftop communal open space. However,
maintenance will be required to rooftop surfaces from time to time. It is recommended that a regular
maintenance schedule be prepared to ensure that vegetation is trimmed and kept tidy, with unhealthy
vegetation replaced as required. A maintenance schedule should also be prepared for painting,
repairs, inspection of plumbing and electrical equipment, and for general cleaning.
Finally, signage should be provided throughout the basement in order to provide users with
information on entry and egress points, and details on where to seek assistance. It is recommended
that convex mirrors be installed in carparks at ramps and corners.
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6.0 Conclusion and Recommendations
The above assessment of the implementation of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
(CPTED) strategies for the proposed mixed use development at 84 Tallawong Road, Rouse Hill outlines
the key design features which are consistent with best practice CPTED principles, and outlines
recommendations that are able to be employed during construction, upon occupation and throughout
the life of the development. The recommendations contained throughout Section 4 of this report
should be implemented in order to promote the safety and security of the development:
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7.0 Appendices
7.1 Appendix 1 – Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
(CPTED) - Checklist
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA DESIGN REQUIREMENTS DISCUSSION
a. Fencing
Fence design should
maximise natural
surveillance from the street
to the building and from the
building to the street, and
minimise the opportunities
for intruders to hide.
1. Fences should not inhibit
surveillance of the communal areas,
pathways and footpath by occupants
of the building. Both the height of the
fence in relation to the building, as
well as the nature of the construction
materials need to be considered.
2. Front fences should preferably be
no higher than 1 metre. Where a
higher fence is proposed, it will only
be considered if it is constructed of
open materials e.g. spaced pickets,
wrought iron etc.
3. If noise insulation is required,
install double glazing at the front of
the building rather than a high solid
fence (greater than 1 metre).
Low fencing is used around the site,
and does not inhibit surveillance.
A low fence is provided to the
residential units, with landscaping
provided in front of the fences.
N/A – no noise insulation is required.
b. Blind Corners
Avoid blind corners in
pathways, stairwells,
hallways and car parks
1. Pathways should be direct. All
barriers along pathways should be
permeable including landscaping,
fencing etc.
2. Consider the installation of mirrors
to allow users to see ahead and
around corners.
3. The installation of glass or stainless
steel panels in stairwells can also
assist in this regard
Pathways around the development
are surrounded by low height
landscaping.
It is recommended that convex
mirrors be installed in carparks at
ramps at corners.
As access is restricted to permanent
occupants, such fixtures are not
required within stairwells.
c. Communal/Public Areas
Provide natural surveillance
for communal and public
areas.
1. Position active uses or habitable
rooms with windows adjacent to
main communal/public areas, e.g.
playgrounds, swimming pools,
gardens, car parks etc.
2. Communal areas and utilities e.g.
laundries and garbage bays should be
easily seen.
3. Where elevators or stairwells are
provided, open style or transparent
materials are encouraged on doors
and/or walls of elevators/stairwells.
Living rooms and balconies are
generally oriented towards the
communal open space area.
Access points to garbage bays are
within plain view of basement
elevators.
Transparent elevators are generally
not appropriate in primarily
residential buildings.
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4. Waiting areas and entries to
elevators/stairwells should be close
to areas of active uses, and should be
visible from the building entry.
5. Seating should be located in areas
of active uses.
6. Supermarkets and other stores that
provide shopping trolleys should
provide an incentive scheme for their
return or a retrieval service.
All waiting areas and entry areas are
open and visible from common
circulations areas.
Seating is located throughout
communal open space.
Given the size of each non-residential
unit, it is unlikely that shopping
trolleys will be used for these
premises.
d. Entrances
Provide entries that are
clearly visible and avoid
confusion.
1. Entrances should be at prominent
positions.
2. Design entrances to allow users to
see into the building before entering.
3. Entrances should be easily
recognisable through design features
and directional signage.
4. Minimise the number of entry
points – no more than 6 to 8 dwellings
should share a common building
entry.
5. If staff entrances must be
separated from the main entrance,
they should maximise opportunities
for natural surveillance from the
street.
6. Avoid blank walls fronting the
street.
7. In industrial developments,
administration/offices should be
located at the front of the building
Entries are located in prominent
positions.
The entry areas and ground floor lift
foyers will be permanently lit and
each area will be readily visible from
the other.
Awnings over entry areas highlight
each individual entry.
This is not appropriate for multi-
storey residential flat buildings.
However, no more than 8 dwellings
are located off each entry, and the
presence of multiple levels ensures
higher activity within entry areas.
The small size of each commercial
unit will allow for passive surveillance
to be maintained.
There are few blank walls throughout
the development.
N/A not industrial development.
e. Layout
Allow natural observation
from the street to the
dwelling, from the dwelling
to the street, and between
dwellings.
1. For single dwellings and dual
occupancies, orientate the main
entrance towards the street or both
streets if located on a corner.
2. For townhouses/villas/multiple
units, ensure part of the building
addresses the street or both streets if
located on a corner.
3. Position habitable rooms with
windows at the front of the dwelling.
4. Garages and carports should not
dominate the front façade of the
building.
N/A – not a single dwelling or dual
occupancy.
All ground floor units located at the
street edge are fronted towards the
adjacent street, with windows to
living areas provided behind primary
private open space areas.
Vehicular entries are minimised
throughout the development, and
are a recessive design element.
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5. Access to dwellings or other uses
above commercial/retail
development should not be from rear
lanes.
6. Offset windows, doorways and
balconies to allow for natural
observation while protecting privacy.
Dwellings are located from common
entry areas.
Balconies and windows between
buildings are offset.
f. Landscaping
Avoid landscaping which
obstructs casual surveillance
and allows intruders to hide.
• Avoid large trees/shrubs
and buildings works that
could enable an intruder to
gain access to the dwelling or
to neighbouring dwellings.
• Use vegetation as barriers
to deter unauthorised
access.
1. Avoid medium height vegetation
with concentrated top to bottom
foliage. Plants such as low hedges and
shrubs, creepers, ground covers and
high canopied vegetation are good
for natural surveillance.
2. Trees with dense low growth
foliage should be spaced or raised to
avoid a continuous barrier.
3. Use low ground cover or high
canopied trees, clean trunks, to a
height of 2m around children’s play
areas, car parks and along pedestrian
pathways.
4. Avoid vegetation, which conceals
the building entrance from the street.
5. Prickly plants can be used as
effective barriers. Species include
bougainvilleas, roses, succulents, and
berberis species.
6. Avoid large trees, carports, skillion
extensions, fences, and downpipes
next to second storey windows or
balconies that could provide a means
of access.
The proposal provides for canopy
trees that are evenly spaced such that
opportunities for concealment are
minimised. Low plantings are used in
between each canopy tree.
Landscaping is sufficient to improve
perception of privacy, but will not
obscure view towards individual
properties.
Trees adjacent to play areas are
primarily larger perimeter plantings.
Larger spaces between canopy trees
are used at building entries.
The selected species are appropriate
in this instance.
N/A - multistorey development
g. Lighting
Ensure lighting does not
produce glare or dark
shadows.
1. Use diffused lights and/or
movement sensitive lights.
2. Direct these lights towards
access/egress routes to illuminate
potential offenders, rather than
towards buildings or resident
observation points.
3. Lighting should have a wide beam
of illumination, which reaches to the
beam of the next light, or the
perimeter of the site or area being
traversed.
4. Avoid lighting spillage onto
neighbouring properties as this can
cause nuisance and reduce
opportunities for natural surveillance.
It is recommended that permanent
lighting be installed to common
building entries, at the non-
residential frontage to Tallawong
Road, and within the central ground
floor communal open space. It is
recommended that permanent or
sensor-activated lighting be installed
and maintained at other ground floor
courtyards facing towards a street,
where this is unlikely to disturb sleep.
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5. As a guide areas should be lit to
enable users to identify a face 15
metres away.
6. Illuminate possible places for
intruders to hide.
7. Use energy efficient
lamps/fittings/switches to save
energy.
8. Leave some lights on at night or use
sensor lights.
9. Locate additional lighting below
awnings to provide adequate
illumination to the footpath areas.
h. Building Identification
Ensure dwellings are clearly
identified by street number
to prevent unintended
access and to assist persons
trying to find the dwelling.
1. Each individual dwelling should be
clearly numbered.
2. Unit numbers should be clearly
provided on each level.
3. Each building entry should clearly
state the unit numbers accessed from
that entry.
4. Street numbers should be at least
7cm high, and positioned between
1m and 1.5m above ground level on
the street frontage.
5. Street numbers should be made of
durable materials preferably
reflective or luminous, and should be
unobstructed (e.g. by foliage).
6. Location maps and directional
signage should be provided for larger
developments.
There is sufficient space on each
street façade to ensure street
numbering is prominent at the street
frontage of each building. Additional
street numbering should also able to
located on the front gate of each
ground floor private open space and
at the frontage to each commercial
unit. It is recommended that street
numbering is reflective and able to be
viewed from of a suitable size to be
viewed from the surrounding roads.
Gates are located to ensure that
vegetation will not interfere with the
visibility of unit numbers.
There is space within each ground
floor lift foyer to provide a
site/building map for each lot.
Signage is also recommended to be
provided within communal open
space areas to indicate locations of
exits, and safety instructions
associated with equipment.
i. Security
Provide an appropriate level
of security for individual
dwellings and communal
areas to reduce opportunity
for unauthorised access.
Use security hardware
and/or personnel to reduce
opportunities for
unauthorised access.
1. Install intercom, code or card locks
or similar for main entries to buildings
including car parks.
2. Install quality locks on external
windows and doors.
3. Install viewers on entry doors to
allow residents to see who is at the
door before it is opened.
4. Main entry doors for buildings
should be displayed requesting
Intercoms shall be provided at
building entries to ensure that both
residents and visitors are provided
with safe access to each building.
Locks will be installed as appropriate.
Viewers are recommended to each
apartment entry door.
Automatic closing entry doors are
sufficient.
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residents not to leave doors wedged
open.
5. Australian Standard 220 - door and
window locks should be installed in all
dwellings.
6. Consider installing user/sensor
electronic security gates at car park
entrances, garbage areas and laundry
areas etc, or provide alternative
access controls.
7. Entry to basement parking should
be through security access via the
main building.
8. External storage areas should be
well secured and well lit.
9. If security grills are used on
windows they should be operable
from inside in case of emergencies.
10. Ensure skylights and/or roof tiles
cannot be readily removed or opened
from outside.
11. Consider monitored alarm
systems.
12. Provide lockable gates on side and
rear access.
13. Consider building supervisors or
security guards.
Bin rooms are located within the
basements, which will be subject to
access restrictions. Therefore, no
further locks within the bin room is
required.
Basement entry will be secured.
External storage areas are not
provided.
Security grills are not proposed.
Skylights not proposed.
Alarm systems not proposed.
Locks are not required for fencing or
gates to residential premises.
However, individual occupants may
elect to install locks in the future.
Not required (refer to q).
j. Ownership
Design dwellings and
communal areas to provide a
sense of ownership.
Create the impression that
the place is well looked after
and well “cared for”.
1. To distinguish dwellings or groups
of dwellings use design features e.g.
colouring, vegetation, paving,
artworks, fencing, furniture etc.
Physical and/or psychological
barriers, e.g. fences, gardens, lawn
strips, varying textured surfaces can
be used to define different spaces.
2. Ensure the speedy repair or
cleaning of damaged or vandalised
property.
Fencing, landscaping and paving
enables dwellings to be distinguished
from one another.
It is recommended that all graffiti is
removed within 48 hours of graffiti
incident. Any major vandalism should
be remedied as promptly as possible.
k. Maintenance
Create the impression that
the place is well looked after
and well “cared for”.
Use materials that reduce
the opportunity for
vandalism
1. Ensure the speedy repair or
cleaning of damaged or vandalised
property.
2. Provide for the swift removal of
graffiti.
3. Provide information advising
where to go for help and how to
Refer to above.
Refer to above.
It is recommended that graffiti
resistant paint and materials be used
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report maintenance or vandalism
problems.
4. Strong, wear resistant laminate,
impervious glazed ceramics, treated
masonry products, stainless steel
materials, anti-graffiti paints and
clear over sprays will reduce the
opportunity for vandalism.
5. Flat or porous finishes should be
avoided in areas where graffiti is likely
to be a problem.
7. Where large walls are unavoidable,
consider the use of vegetation or anti-
graffiti paint.
8. Alternatively, modulate the wall, or
use dark colours to discourage graffiti
on vulnerable walls.
9. External lighting should be vandal
resistant. High mounted and/or
protected lights are less susceptible
to vandalism.
10. Communal/street furniture
should be made of hardwearing
vandal resistant materials and
secured by sturdy anchor points or
removed after hours
on all areas accessible from the
surrounding streets.
There are no large blank walls
throughout the development.
External lighting shall be high
mounted or protected.
Furniture within communal areas
shall be secured to prevent theft and
vandalism.
l. Mixed land uses
Where permitted, provide
appropriate mixed uses
within buildings to increase
opportunities for natural
surveillance, while
protecting amenity
1. Locate shops and businesses on
lower floors and residences on upper
floors. In this way, residents can
observe the businesses after hours
while the residences can be observed
by the businesses during business
hours.
2. Encourage ‘Multiple uses’ of land
to encourage activity that
complements casual surveillance.
3. Incorporate car wash services, taxi
ranks and shop kiosks etc within car
parks.
Business uses are provided at ground
floor to Tallawong Road, with
residential uses provided throughout
the remainder to the development
site.
A variety of uses area able to be
located within the non-residential
portion of the development.
Not required for a primarily
residential development.
m. Spaces
Spaces should be clearly
defined to express a sense of
ownership and reduce
illegitimate use/entry.
1. Physical and/or psychological
barriers, e.g. fences, gardens, lawn
strips, varying textured surfaces, can
be used to define different spaces
Fences, gardens, and footpaths are
provided to define different spaces.
n. Public facilities (ATMs telephone, help points, bicycle storage etc)
Locate public services in
areas of high activity.
1. Locate public facilities in highly
visible locations that are well lit and,
where possible, near activities with
extended trading hours e.g.
restaurants, convenience stores.
Bicycle storage is located within the
basement. This is appropriate for
residential buildings, where bicycles
are often stored overnight.
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2. Locate public facilities away from
possible places to hide, e.g. fire exits.
3. Design ATMs to incorporate
mirrors or reflective materials so that
users can observe people behind.
4. Provide directional signs to key
services and landmarks, e.g. railway
station, taxi ranks, library etc.
Bicycle parking is centrally located
within basements.
N/A – no ATMs provided.
Non-residential development is not
of sufficient size to require directional
signage.
o. Shopfront
Allow for natural
surveillance and a suitable
streetscape appearance
1. Shopfronts should remain
consistent with or improve on the
existing streetscape.
2. Ensure surveillance between the
shopfront and the street by retaining
clear sight lines and limiting
promotional material on windows.
3. Avoid displaying merchandise on
the footpath.
Shopfronts are provided to a vastly
modified streetscape. Each of the 8
shopfronts are consistent with one
another.
It is recommended that the use of
promotional material on windows,
and merchandise be limited.
p. Building materials
Use building materials,
which reduce the
opportunity for intruder
access
1. Use toughened or laminated glass
at ground floor.
2. Roller shutters should be in the
form of an opaque or clear security
grille rather than a solid material
q. Hours of operation
Provide adequate security to
buildings with extended
hours of operation
1. Allocate security guards to patrol
the surrounding areas of the building,
and instruct patrons when they leave
the building to be mindful of
residential uses in close proximity and
to keep noise levels down.
Given the development is primarily
for residential purposes, with only
smaller commercial units provided,
security guards would not be
appropriate in this instance.