Practice Note No. 07: Designing for Small Lots

Abstract

With the reduction of lot sizes and associated reduction in road frontage widths, particular attention needs to be given to the urban and engineering design of precincts and subdivisions; incorporating small lots to ensure amenity, functionality, legibility and safety, to avoid conflicts and unnecessary costs and to simplify construction.

The following highlights development issues and recommended best practice solutions for the urban and engineering design for small lots in the context of the PDA Residential 30 Guidelines.

Attention to detail in the coordination of services is essential to avoid potential conflicts between services and with driveways, due to the narrow frontages associated with most small lots.