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Another chance to comment on Tweed homes in the future
Stage 2 of Council's Housing Code Review begins on Monday 14 May, giving Tweed residents and ratepayers another opportunity to say what they think housing in the Tweed should look like in the future.
While Stage 2 introduces two new discussion papers - about the size and scales of homes (building envelopes) and ancillary structures such as fences and carports - the original four discussion papers will again be open for input.
Online forums and surveys will be open for all six discussion papers from Monday 14 May to Tuesday 12 June.
What do you want Tweed housing to look like in the future?
That's the question we're asking you and your community as Tweed Shire Council embarks upon a review of its Tweed Housing Code. The review is seeking the community's feedback on how housing design should look, how it responds to the climate and locality and whether current housing design trends are reflective of community values and the Tweed's natural amentiy.
Tweed Shire Council is reviewing its Development Control Plan (DCP) A1 for residential and tourist development, refered to in this engagement campaign as the Tweed Housing Code.
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Tell us how you want houses and residential areas in the shire to look over the next decade and beyond.
Another chance to comment on Tweed homes in the future
Stage 2 of Council's Housing Code Review begins on Monday 14 May, giving Tweed residents and ratepayers another opportunity to say what they think housing in the Tweed should look like in the future.
While Stage 2 introduces two new discussion papers - about the size and scales of homes (building envelopes) and ancillary structures such as fences and carports - the original four discussion papers will again be open for input.
Online forums and surveys will be open for all six discussion papers from Monday 14 May to Tuesday 12 June.
What do you want Tweed housing to look like in the future?
That's the question we're asking you and your community as Tweed Shire Council embarks upon a review of its Tweed Housing Code. The review is seeking the community's feedback on how housing design should look, how it responds to the climate and locality and whether current housing design trends are reflective of community values and the Tweed's natural amentiy.
Tweed Shire Council is reviewing its Development Control Plan (DCP) A1 for residential and tourist development, refered to in this engagement campaign as the Tweed Housing Code.
Share Should there be changes to the Housing Code regulations which control ancillary development, which comprises minor building works such as carports, swimming pools, balconies and decks? on FacebookShare Should there be changes to the Housing Code regulations which control ancillary development, which comprises minor building works such as carports, swimming pools, balconies and decks? on TwitterShare Should there be changes to the Housing Code regulations which control ancillary development, which comprises minor building works such as carports, swimming pools, balconies and decks? on LinkedinEmail Should there be changes to the Housing Code regulations which control ancillary development, which comprises minor building works such as carports, swimming pools, balconies and decks? link
Should there be greater consistency between the State and local regulations which control ancillary structures? Should there be greater flexibility in front fence heights and materials? Is it appropriate to allow carports or swimming pools, forward of the front building line, in the front yard? Should the review address other issues concerning ancillary development?
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Building envelopes guide a home’s allowable height, setbacks and site coverage and, together with landscaping, create and define the streetscape character through a balance of built form and landscaped spaces. Should there be greater consistency between the State and local regulations which control building envelopes? Should there be greater flexibility in building envelopes for homes on steep slopes and corner lots?
Share As the Tweed population ages, it is increasingly important to maintain socially diverse and sustainable communities. on FacebookShare As the Tweed population ages, it is increasingly important to maintain socially diverse and sustainable communities. on TwitterShare As the Tweed population ages, it is increasingly important to maintain socially diverse and sustainable communities. on LinkedinEmail As the Tweed population ages, it is increasingly important to maintain socially diverse and sustainable communities. link
Share The Tweed is well known for its scenic landscape but it is arguably being changed by the construction of larger houses on smaller blocks. on FacebookShare The Tweed is well known for its scenic landscape but it is arguably being changed by the construction of larger houses on smaller blocks. on TwitterShare The Tweed is well known for its scenic landscape but it is arguably being changed by the construction of larger houses on smaller blocks. on LinkedinEmail The Tweed is well known for its scenic landscape but it is arguably being changed by the construction of larger houses on smaller blocks. link
Share The Tweed region is characterised by its rolling hills and scenic landscape, which are valued by the area’s residents and visitors. on FacebookShare The Tweed region is characterised by its rolling hills and scenic landscape, which are valued by the area’s residents and visitors. on TwitterShare The Tweed region is characterised by its rolling hills and scenic landscape, which are valued by the area’s residents and visitors. on LinkedinEmail The Tweed region is characterised by its rolling hills and scenic landscape, which are valued by the area’s residents and visitors. link
Share The first step of good design is to understand the character and development context of a site within its locality, as well as the local climate zone characteristics. on FacebookShare The first step of good design is to understand the character and development context of a site within its locality, as well as the local climate zone characteristics. on TwitterShare The first step of good design is to understand the character and development context of a site within its locality, as well as the local climate zone characteristics. on LinkedinEmail The first step of good design is to understand the character and development context of a site within its locality, as well as the local climate zone characteristics. link
What are the key issues that need to be addressed to ensure homes are designed to suit the Tweed's conditions? How should the Tweed Building Code be amended to address these issues, while allowing flexibility in housing design?
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