Residential plot ratio for dwellings-multiple in zones MR, HR and C

Plot ratio means the relationship between a building’s floor area and the area of the site. It is used as an alternative way to control the height of a multi-storey building.

Residential plot ratio works with other setback and height controls in the planning scheme to control the size and form of residential buildings.

Benefits

Using a residential plot ratio instead of prescriptive height controls provides flexibility in building design for apartment buildings.

Rules and conditions

A residential plot ratio applies to residential buildings in zones MR (Medium Density Residential), HR (High Density Residential) and C (Commercial).

Some components of a building are not included when calculating the residential plot ratio, including:

• residential uses at ground level
• any space below ground level such as basement car parking
• balconies, courtyards or terraces
• lift shafts and stair wells
• lobbies
• bin storage
• roof terraces.

For a building in zone C that has both commercial and residential uses (a ‘mixed use’ building), the maximum commercial floor area is calculated through a separate commercial plot ratio.

More information

To find out more, read the guidance note for residential plot ratio for dwellings-multiple in Zones MR, HR and C PDF (276.1 KB) under clause 5.4.1 of the NT Planning Scheme PDF (3.3 MB).