planning report Lawnville House and Caretakers · MCU22/0199

4.2.2 Roof pitch on ridge lines
The proposal has a roof pitch of greater than 15 degrees and is sited on a ridge not complying with
AO15.2. The relevant Performance outcome is PO15 as provided below.

Sloping sites and ridgelines
PO15
The landscape character and visual amenity quality of hill slopes and ridgelines are retained and
buildings and structures:
    (a) are visually responsive to the natural topography of the site, sitting within the landscape
        rather than dominating it;
    (b) step down slopes or use suspended floor construction, minimising cut and fill and avoiding
        benching of the site;
    (c) allow for retention of natural vegetation that assists in screening or visually softening
        development; and
    (d) incorporate materials, finishes and colours that complement the natural setting and integrate
        with the landscape and skyline.


Assessment
Approximately half the roof exceeds the 15 degrees required by the Code. The proposal is
considered to fully comply with PO15 for the following reasons:
    •   It is unlikely the additional 5 degrees will be noticeable from a distance in a rural area.
    •   The dwelling is not rectangular in shape but articulated with an interesting roof form that has
        a variety of pitches and lines as demonstrated in Figure 6 below.
    •   While the dwelling is on a ridge, this part of the site is surrounded by vegetation which will
        screen the dwelling from neighbouring properties or only be seen from a distance.
    •   The dwelling will not dominate the landscape as it is a single storey building.
    •   Some cut and fill is required to a maximum of 3m with retaining walls constructed from
        natural materials which complement the surrounding environment. It is unlikely, given the
        rural area that these walls will be seen from the surrounding area.
    •   The dwelling, using a variety of natural external finishes, is designed to blend with,
        complement and sit nicely in the rural setting.




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