Design Checklist
- The creation of new sites does not compromise the liveability of existing houses
Infill development typically involves creating a new section behind or in front of an existing house. In most cases the existing house was not sited or designed with this in mind, which can lead to poor design outcomes when trying to maximise the size of the new site and house.
Rear lot development should be avoided and only used where a comprehensive development or other outcome is not possible. This is because it can create issues around houses overlooking each other, and the loss of private open space at the rear of the existing house.
Another common problem is that a large amount of site area is required for the on-site manoevuring for cars, which can negatively impact the street environment through an increased number of driveways.