Town Planning Assessment Report (3) · MCU26/0012

3.0​PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT DETAILS
This application seeks a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use of premises and
Operational Works to establish a Dwelling House in accordance with the attached proposal plans and
specialist documentation. The proposal also seeks to demolish the existing shed, dwelling and pool.
The proposed stables and horse arena, defined under the Planning Scheme as Animal Keeping, an
accepted rural use and will form domestic outbuildings associated with the proposed Dwelling House.

3.1 BUILT FORM AND SITE LAYOUT

The development proposes a single storey residential dwelling located in the south-western corner of
the site. The design comprises a five bay garage and buggy store, entry, foyer, laundry/mud room,
scullery, kitchen, sitting, dining, lounge, powder room, rumpus and games, outdoor cooking, outdoor
terrace, 4 bedrooms each with ensuites and walk in robes, pool and pool deck area, the master suite
with ensuite, dressing room and study/library.

Additionally a separate gym space is proposed with a sauna, steam room, bathroom and shower
facilities, workout area and outdoor sitting is proposed in a separate building located to the east of
the dwelling.

All buildings will contribute to <1% site cover. The proposed gross floor area is 877.74m2, which is
broken down as follows:

    ●​ New dwelling house: 782.3m2.
    ●​ Gym: 95.44m2.
    ●​ Additional floor areas not contributing to gross floor area includes the garages (167.06m2)
       and external living/porch (71.12m2).
    ●​ The studio in the north east corner of the site will remain unchanged.

Building materials and finishes are shown in the attached Elevation Plans and perspective images.
Elevations incorporate a mix of building materials and finishes to provide visual interest that is
reflective of the locality, and include rendered finishes, feature stonework, glass, vertical screens and
Colorbond roofing. Refer to elevation and perspective plans.

3.2 LANDSCAPING

As indicated on the Site Plan, some vegetation will be removed to accommodate the proposed
development. New landscaping will be introduced to enhance the proposed development.

3.3 ACCESS AND PARKING

The existing driveway access will be maintained, and a new driveway is proposed to link to the
existing driveway and provide improved access to the new Dwelling House. Refer to the attached
Engineering Plans for details.

Table 9.4.1.4 of the Driveways and Parking code requires 2 spaces for a Dwelling House. The
proposed new Dwelling House contains five garage spaces plus a covered space for a buggy, which
exceeds the minimum required car parking rate.




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