Public Open Space Provision in New Residential Developments

Residential development proposals of 25 units or more, or on sites of 1 hectare or more, will be expected to provide well designed, safe and accessible public open space as an integral part of the overall scheme in accordance with the following open space standards: (a) 25 -100 units shall provide a minimum of 10% of the total site area; (b) 101-200 units shall provide a minimum of 15% of the total site area; (c) 200+ units shall provide a minimum of 20% of the total site area; (d) Developments over 100 units shall provide an equipped children's play area unless there is access to one within approximately 400m walking distance of the development proposal.