Sustainable Design Statement
Sustainable Design Assessment Tools
To support your Sustainable Design Statement, the following may be used:
STEPS (www.morelandsteps.com.au)
Residential developments
Sustainable Design Scorecard (SDS)
Non-residential developments
For more information visit: www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/sdapp
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MUNICIPALITY: City of Port Phillip
PROJECT NAME: Unknown
PLANNING APPLICATION NUMBER: Unknown
APPLICANT: Unknown
The sustainable design initiatives incorporated into this project include:
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
Outline any general design principles that are applicable to the improved environmental performance of
the development (i.e. passive solar orientation and cross ventilation).
DESIGN LIFE
This refers to the length of time the proposed development is intended to remain without any significant
changes. It places all other decisions in context by determining how, over time, they will contribute to the
building’s associated impact or benefits on/to the wider environment.
The intended design life of this proposal is ## years.
ENERGY
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Energy rating of building envelope (FirstRate, NABERS Energy, etc)
Heating system type(s) and associated energy-efficiency rating/benchmark (5 stars is suggested)
Cooling system type(s) and associated energy-efficiency rating/benchmark (5 stars is suggested)
Hot water system type and associated energy-efficiency rating/benchmark (5 stars is suggested)
Location and size of external shading (eaves, blinds, etc...) (must be reflected on plans)
Location of fixed clothes drying lines/ racks (must be reflected on plans)
Lighting type(s) being installed (fluorescent, compact fluorescent, or LED lights are encouraged)
Location and size of photovoltaic and/or solar hot water panel(s) (must be reflected on plans)
Location and size of urban wind turbine(s), or similar (must be reflected on plans)
WATER
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Water-efficiency rating of new showerheads (3 Star WELS rating (>6.0 L/min) is suggested)
Water-efficiency rating of new taps and basins (5 Star WELS rating is suggested)
Water efficiency rating of new toilet cisterns (4 Star WELS rating is suggested)
Size, capacity and general location of rainwater tank(s), including catchment area and where the
water is expected to be used (toilet flushing, garden irrigation, etc) (reflected on plans as required)
Provisions for a more water efficient garden (reflected on plans as required)
Size and general location of greywater treatment/storage systems (reflected on plans as required)
Approval also typically required from Council’s Health Services Unit
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
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Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) treatments aimed at minimising peak stormwater flows
and reducing stormwater pollutants (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, suspended solids, etc), including:
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Detention on site through infiltration (e.g. gardens, lawn and permeable paving)
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Diversion from stormwater system (e.g. rainwater tank used to flush toilets)
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Treatment on site prior to release (e.g. bioretention/filtration systems)
MATERIALS
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Retention of existing structure and materials (provide description)
More environmentally friendly material types being used, and their sources (provide description)
Reusability and recyclability of materials (provide description)
Note: External materials must be indicated on drawings
INDOOR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY
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Access to natural ventilation (provide description)
Access to daylight (provide description and show operable windows on relevant drawings)
Reduction in volatile organic compounds (i.e. low VOC paint) (provide description)
Provision for indoor plants (provide description)
TRANSPORT
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Number and location of bicycle parking spaces, including any appropriate change facilities
Reduction in extent of onsite car parking (i.e. car parking dispensation being sought)
WASTE MANAGEMENT
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Allocated space(s) for general rubbish (provide description)
Allocated space(s) for recycling (provide description)
Allocated space(s) for compost/green waste (provide description)
BIODIVERSITY
Where possible the applicant should make use of indigenous plants in their landscaping to improve the
site’ s impact on local biodiversity. Where this is done it should be indicated in this statement.
INNOVATION
Applicants are encouraged to consider the inclusion of innovative sustainable design solutions. For these
solutions, mark them on the plans and include supporting documentation.
Note: The Trade Practices Act 1974 contains provisions relating to misleading or deceptive conduct and
false or misleading representations. The Act ensures that the public, and in that the Council, are provided
with accurate information in order to make informed decisions. Organisations which make environmental
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or ‘green’ claims should ensure that their claims are scientifically sound and appropriately substantiated as
serious penalties can apply for activities that are in breach of the Act.
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