When an existing corridor can’t be improved through capital works, and there is a change in the adjoining land use, improve the built environment by incorporating deeper setbacks.
Benefits and considerations
- Improved interface between street and buildings
- Increased provision of green infrastructure
- Increased space for walking encourages its uptake
- May be inconsistent with local planning regulations
Example
Extra street space has been gained for McPherson Lane in Zetland, creating a footpath with planting and space for bike parking, by moving the building line to create a wider setback.
Details
Location:
McPherson Lane, Zetland between Cook Lane and Elizabeth Street
Agency responsible:
City of Sydney
Application
| Main roads | Main streets | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorway |  | Transit boulevard | |
| Principal arterial | | High-activity high street | |
| Rural highway |  | High-activity mall | |
| Rural link | | Transit street | |
| Connector avenue | | ||
| Transit way | | ||
| Local streets | Civic space | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Connector street | | Destination high street | |
| Neighbourhood street | | Mall | |
| Yield street | | Civic lane | |
| Residential way | | Service lane | |
| Residential lane | | ||
| Street park | | ||
| Enterprise street | | ||
Legend
| Appropriate treatment |
 | Use with caution |
| Inappropriate treatment |
 | Not applicable |