Landscape Plan Guidelines

For which type of development is a Landscape Plan required when lodging a planning permit application?

• Single-family homes

• Multi-dwelling

• Small retail shops

• Temporary structures

What is one of the essential elements that a Landscape Plan must show?

• Soil composition

• Footprint of the proposed development

• Weather conditions

• Historical data of the site

What is one of the key elements that a landscape plan must show?

• Existing vegetations to be removed

• Types of soil used

• Weather conditions

• Building materials

What is the purpose of the legend in a landscape plan?

• To show the scale of the drawing

• To provide details about the proposed vegetations

• To indicate the north direction

• To list the materials used in construction

What should be included on the plan to indicate the extent and finishes of paved pedestrian and vehicle areas?

• Only the extent

• Only the finishes

• Both extent and finishes (including colour)

• Neither extent nor finishes

What should be indicated on the plan regarding existing trees?

• Only the height of the trees

• Only the canopy spread of the trees

• Both the height and canopy spread of the trees

• Neither the height nor the canopy spread of the trees

What should be provided as part of the landscape plan according to the checklist?

• A black and white copy of the landscape plan

• A colour copy of the landscape plan

• A digital copy of the landscape plan

• A handwritten copy of the landscape plan

What information is typically found in the "Schedule" section of a landscape plan?

• Soil preparation details

• Planting procedures

• Proposed planting schedule

• Surface finishes detail

Which of the following is an example of creating a site-responsive design?

• Using only imported materials

• Ignoring existing soil conditions

• Responding to slope and drainage

• Building without considering solar exposure

Why is it important to plant native and indigenous Australian plants and trees?

• To reduce biodiversity

• To create habitat for native animals and insects

• To increase the use of pesticides

• To decrease the aesthetic value of the landscape