Development outside of the main perimeter walls of the gaol is permissible however there are restrictions such as protecting key heritage views, not building any new structures above the height of the walls, and protecting the external facades of the existing residences which must be adhered to.

It is fundamental to the success of the proposed adaptive reuse of the site to provide for much needed accommodation, car parking and activation of external areas (e.g. outdoor dining) and these facilities are best located outside the walls of the gaol. The proposal seeks to adaptively reuse the site in its entirety, not just the area inside the main gaol perimeter walls; we strongly believe this is important to achieving the vision for the site and realising the sites maximum potential and future value to the community and the region.