Is a landscape plan required with the DA?
The Landscape Plan shows how the areas around both dwellings will actually be landscaped, rather than simply showing the buildings.
It should show relevant details such as proposed planting, plant species and quantities, planting sizes and locations, together with other required landscape information. ACT Planning also describes the Landscape Plan as showing trees to be retained, their size/height, protection measures and surface treatments.
So for a dual occupancy, landscaping shouldn't just be labelled “landscaped area” on the site plan—the DA should include the required Landscape Plan information.
Reference: Minimum DA Documentation Guideline 2026 (NI2026-13)
Short Answer
Yes. For a dual occupancy DA, a Landscape Plan is required. The current ACT Minimum DA Documentation Guideline identifies a Landscape Plan as required for dual occupancies.
Detailed Explanation
The current Minimum DA Documentation Guideline states that a Landscape Plan is required for almost all developments, and the documentation matrix identifies it as a required DA document for the relevant residential development categories, including dual occupancy.
The Landscape Plan is also important in demonstrating compliance with the applicable Territory Plan requirements for matters such as landscaping, planting and private open space.
No minimum block size does not remove the need for planning assessment.
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