Character Zones:
13
2
5
10
8
17
11
3
18
6
4
2
Low density subdivision on undulating land.
3
The Kalimna area is heavily vegetated, with houses on larger lots.
4
A large area of business zoned land, with mix of 1-2 storey
businesses and accommodation sites, plus some taller buildings.
The recreation areas along the water edge are of differing qualities
and vary in landscape treatments.
5
Mixed housing styles with limited vegetation. A somewhat
convoluted road network.
6
Sports and Recreation precinct, including sports fields, open space,
Caravan Park and a school.
7
Generally smaller weather board houses, located on flat land.
8
The Whiters Street Industrial Estate is well located, however more
industrial land may be needed.
9
A commercial area dominated by accommodation sites.
10 New residential development, consisting mainly of large brick
veneer dwellings.
11 An entrance to the commercial centre of the town, some
9
7
A residentially developed strip of land along Hunters Lane, zoned
rural.
14
12
1
1
commercial development is located here. This precinct is generally
a mix of service businesses, for example, petrol stations and
accommodation sites.
12 A varied mix of housing including re-locateable homes and some
large new brick veneer homes.
18
13 Modest dwellings located on highly vegetated sites. Poorly laid
16
out dirt roads.
14 Low Density blocks, generally brick veneer dwellings.
15
15 Bullock Island - man made island at western entrance to Lakes
Entrance.
Environment:
16 Surf Club Beach. The main town beach.
17 Bushland Character.
Movement and Access:
18 There are pedestrian desire lines along the foreshore and along
the commercial edge. Generally there are footpaths along the foreshore, however a consistent landscape treatment would improve
the aesthetics of the area.
There are limited pedestrian connections across Princes Highway/
Esplanade between the commercial edge of the street and foreshore.
Key:
Character
Movement and Access
Current expansion
pressure
Precinct boundary
Activities
Boat ramp
Decision points
Vehicular entry
Jetty
Vehicle / pedestrian
conflict points
Cyclist / pedestrian
desire line
Environment
Activity nodes
Recreational fishing
Swimming beach
Wharf
Surf beach
Primary access road
Link between activity nodes
Views / vistas
High environmental
qualities
Lakes Entrance
URBAN DESIGN ANALYSIS
Plan 5A
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