Minor Change Report - MCU25 0025 01 (As Published) · MCU25/0025.01

              As approved the Dwelling house was setback 6.16m to the fascia, and 6.0 m to the entry landing.
              However, as constructed, the dwelling house is 600m closer to the road setback being 5.5m to the
              fascia, and 5.4m to the entry landing.
              As such it does not comply with AO8.4 of the Rural Zone Code. The proposal is therefore required
              to comply with corresponding Performance Outcome PO8 of the Rural Zone Code, which states:
               PO8            Notwithstanding that intensive rural activities may need greater separation distances,
                              buildings and other structures are appropriately sited and designed to:
                                a.     avoid environmental harm or nuisance to sensitive land uses, including adverse
                                       impacts on amenity values, over and above what could reasonably be expected
                                       in the rural zone;
                                b.     avoid adverse impact on ecologically important areas including National Parks,
                                       watercourses, and wetlands;
                                c.     mitigate risks associated with the use of chemicals or air pollutants; and
                                d.     avoid conflict with rural uses and activities on adjoining properties.
              Assessment:
              The original approval involved a relaxation of the front setback with the justification being:
                   • Front setback encroachment has minimal impact due to a truncated boundary and extended
                      road reserve, placing the dwelling ~19m from the road (Figure 6).
                   • The road reserve is heavily vegetated, and a large timber fence screens the approximate
                      location of the development footprint (Figure 7).




               Figure 6 – Front setback encroachment to actual boundary (annotated solid red) vs. prolongation of adjoining
                                                  boundary corners (annotated blue).




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