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5.1
Design Guidelines – General
The following design guidelines outline Camden Council’s minimum requirements for key design elements
for all open spaces within the Camden LGA. Guidelines must be followed unless agreed with Camden
Council prior to completion of design and construction documentation.
5.1.1
Topography
A site’s natural topography should be taken into consideration when designing any open space. The
existing topography should be retained where possible and appropriate. When designing new topographic
features, they should complement the existing landform, assist in successful water management and
minimise disturbance to existing established vegetation.
5.1.2 Noise
Open space should be located and designed to reduce the impact of noise in accordance with Camden
Council’s Environmental Noise Policy and the various Development Control Plan controls. Public open
space should also comply with assessment criteria for open space (active and passive use) contained
within the NSW EPA Road Noise Policy. Where noise mitigation is required, physical noise barriers (other
than earth mounds) will not be supported.
In order to meet these requirements and ensure good open space design the following guidelines apply:
− It is preferable that parks and playgrounds are located away from major roads or other significant noise
sources;
− At least 80% of the area of all parks, and playgrounds must have noise levels suitable for passive
recreation; and
− Earth mounds should be designed to blend in with the landscape. Mounds should have a maximum
gradient of 1:6 for lawns and 1:4 for garden beds.
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