Privacy and Cross Viewing

Homes must include privacy measures to minimise overlooking between neighbouring dwellings.

Acceptable privacy solutions include:

  • Fixed obscure glazing to windows below 1.5 m above floor level
  • Fixed obscure glazing to all bathrooms and toilets
  • Minimum 1.5 m sill heights above floor level
  • Fixed external screens
  • Ground-floor fencing at least 1.5 m high
  • Balcony side screening to a minimum height of 1.8 m where adjoining lots exist

All privacy treatments must be clearly shown on plans and elevations submitted to the DRP.
Where screens are proposed, detailed information (colour, shape, and extent) must be provided.