Town Planning Cover Letter

and colours that complement the      construction.
natural setting and integrate with
the landscape and skyline.           AO20.2                                   Complies with AO20.2
                                     On ​sloping sites or on ridgelines at    The proposed roof is parallel
                                     the uppermost edge of a hill ​slope​:    with the natural ground line
                                     1.       roof lines are generally        and has a roof pitch of less
                                     parallel with contours of the land;      than 15 degrees.
                                     2.       roofs do not exceed a
                                     pitch of 15 degrees;
                                     3.      buildings do not protrude
                                     above the height of prevailing
                                     vegetation​; and
                                     4.       undercroft areas
                                     exceeding 1.5 metres in height are
                                     screened with landscaping or
                                     battens.

                                     Editor's   note—refer    to    ​Figure
                                     AP3-3B

                                     AO20.3                                   Complies with AO20.3
                                     On ​sloping sites slab on ground         Pole construction is proposed
                                     construction is avoided to minimise      at the rear of the dwelling
                                     building bulk and benching of the        house.
                                     site​.   Split-level buildings with
                                     small floorplates are used as an
                                     alternative.     Post  and    beam
                                     construction or suspended floor or
                                     pole footings may be appropriate.

                                     Editor's note—refer to         ​Figure
                                     6.9.1A​ and ​Figure 6.9.1B

                                     AO20.4                                   Complies with AO20.4
                                     Buildings:                               Refer Elevations plans which
                                     1.      are constructed in               shows the proposal results in
                                     lightweight materials such as            a range of building materials
                                     timber or board, stainless steel,        and exterior colours to
                                     glass and corrugated iron;               complement      the   existing
                                     2.       are finished with exterior      locality and landscape. The
                                     colours of moderate to darker            proposal provides a range of
                                     shades of olive green, brown,            building features to reduce
                                     green, blue, charcoal or wood            building bulk and to provide a
                                     stains that blend with the colour        visually appealing building
                                     and hues of the surrounding              facade.
                                     vegetation​ and landscape;
                                     3.       avoid large expanses of
                                     solid colours or reflective surfaces.

PO21 F ​ illing and excavation for   AO21 F ​ illing and excavation for       Complies with AO21
operational works do not directly,   operation works are designed and         The proposed filling will be
indirectly or cumulatively cause     constructed to ensure overland


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