Design Checklist
- The quality and openness of the street and open space is not compromised by high fencing at the frontage
It is best practice to locate the main private open space of a home at the rear of a site, but good quality private open space also needs sun.
When the house fronts a street to the north, there will be situations when the main private open space is located in the front yard. In this case, providing privacy for the occupant must be balanced with the need to overlook and provide for the amenity of the street.