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4Respect the neighbours

Design Outcomes

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New houses consider the neighbour’s views, privacy and access to sunlight

2

New housing makes a positive contribution to the wider neighbourhood

​​​​​​Good design practice is to consider how the development looks from outside the site, and to consider the impact it has on neighbours.
Retaining walls with fences at their top edge, particularly on or near a boundary are often highly visible, and can create overshadowing a​nd overlooking issues.​
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Better Design Practice

Analyse the existing and historical development patterns and architecture.
This will determine any appropriate cues or narratives for new development (Whakapapa). 
Minimise the height of any retaining on the boundary.
Where necessary consider the design of the fence that will go along the top.
Look at where the neighbour's house, windows and private back yard are located.
Plan the house and open spaces around the building to maximise the privacy and access to sunlight for everyone.  Existing trees and vegetation may be providing a valuable service by blocking views between sites.
Consider fencing options.
Where there is a height difference, a close boarded fence may not be needed for privacy, and an open fence will let through more sun. 

​​If the fence is on a retaining wall, it will not need to be a full 1.8m high to provide privacy. ​

Planting might be used to soften the effect of the fence and wall.