Are there minimum landscaping or planting requirements?

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Yes. A dual occupancy requires at least 30% planting area in RZ1/RZ2 and 25% in RZ3/RZ4/RZ5.

Yes. Dual occupancy developments must provide a minimum amount of planting area.

For multi-unit housing, including dual occupancy, the minimum planting area is:

RZ1 and RZ2: at least 30% of the block area
RZ3, RZ4 and RZ5: at least 25% of the block area

The planting area must also meet the applicable technical requirements for its dimensions and layout, and separate tree-canopy and planting requirements may also apply.

Reference: Planning (Residential Zones) Technical Specifications 2026 (NI2026-303) – Specification 19.1, Planting Area – Multi-unit Housing - Planning (Residential Zones) Technical Specifications 2026

Link on the answer: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/View/ni/2026-303/current/PDF/2026-303.PDF

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