Part 3 – Road Works

3.1    Variations:  Road Works

The way in which the roading and pedestrian networks are laid out, and the elements which contribute to them, are highly influential drivers of urban form and character and are key to how successful an urban area will be. The core design principles, context and site analysis are integral to establishing an appropriate design response and rationale for the road layout and its elements in individual subdivisions and developments and within the context of the surrounding area in which they are located.

It is essential that the network of roads, lanes and footpaths in an urban area are well connected and designed to ensure safety, comfort, efficiency, reduced energy use and improved amenity for a range of users. Infrastructure also needs to share the road space and any above ground landscape elements and infrastructure requirements need to be considered in tandem with below ground infrastructure needs. Careful consideration needs to be given to the block and street layout, block size, street orientation, level of connectivity and width of the road reserve or connection.

No change will be permitted to the requirements for road pavement construction and testing on the road carriageway, or to the luminance of street lighting.