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Landscape Architect
design
When you need one
Multi-dwelling + RFB (mandatory under ADG); larger residential (planting / hardscape); commercial street appeal.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture + AILA membership.
Professional body
Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA)
Typical cost (Landscape Plan for multi-dwelling project)
A$2,500–35,000
Per-state notes
NSW ADG sets quantitative landscape targets (deep soil %, canopy %). VIC ResCode Cl 55.06 + Cl 58 set landscape requirements.
Key outputs
- ✓Site plan with planted vs paved areas
- ✓Deep soil zones (≥7% NSW ADG)
- ✓Canopy cover target
- ✓Plant schedule (species, container size, mature size, quantity)
- ✓Permeable paving %
- ✓Communal open space layout
- ✓Stormwater treatment via WSUD (raingardens, bioswales)
- ✓Screening + privacy landscaping
What triggers engaging them
- ▸RFB (mandatory under ADG)
- ▸Multi-dwelling > 3 dwellings
- ▸Heritage Conservation Area (character planting)
- ▸Council communal open space requirement
Notes
Landscape Architects often work with civil engineer on Water-Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) — raingardens, bioretention, swales contribute to stormwater quality compliance.