The council was at first uneasy about the appearance of the shared driveway area in front of the dwellings.
URPS added value by demonstrating that the driveway area would be appropriately screened and landscaped in a way that made it an attractive solution to increasing residential density.
We proposed native Australian species which are hardy and require little maintenance. This reduces the ongoing costs for residents.
The Officer South Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) required careful integration of the adjacent Cardinia PSP. The integrated plan provides land for industry, commercial use and open space. The interface with
URPS added value by convincing the Council Assessment Panel that the large size of the proposed dwelling was appropriate for the spacious setting and would have minimal impact on neighbours.
We prepared a concept layout that would be marketable yet respectful of planning policy. This required paricular attention to the existing zoning and land division pattern. URPS added value by
