Town Planning Report (rec. 16.04.25) · MCU25/0042

     (c)   do not adversely               (iii) where the height is
           impact on the                        greater that 7.5m -
           amenity and                          2m plus 0.5m for
           privacy of residents                 every 3m or part
           on adjoining lots.                   exceeding 7.5m.
                                  A2(b)   For a rectangular or near       Not applicable to this
                                          rectangular narrow lot          application.
                                          with a 15m or less
                                          frontage, the minimum
                                          side and rear setbacks
                                          for that part are –
                                          (i) where the height is
                                                not more than 7.5m –
                                                in accordance with
                                                Table A2; and
                                          (ii) where the height is
                                                more than 7.5m – 2m
                                                plus 0.5m for every
                                                3m or part of 3m by
                                                which the height
                                                exceeds 7.5m.
                                  A2(c)   Structures may be               Fencing to the side boundary
                                          exempted from A2 (a)            exceeds 2.0m in places.
                                          and (b) where –
                                          (i) the structure is not a      The fence height is required
                                                deck, patio, pergola,     for privacy as the street is a
                                                verandah, gazebo or       public walkway thoroughfare.
                                                the like other than       At the end of the street, there
                                                one permitted under       is a public walkway used as a
                                                A2 (c) (v)                large part of the Sunshine
                                          (ii) the structure is not       Coast Big Walk. The street is
                                                used for                  constantly busy year round
                                                entertainment,            with locals and tourists
                                                recreational purposes     parking and walking due to
                                                or the like               this walking route and also
                                          (iii) a screen, fence or        the number of short term
                                                retaining wall or a       accommodation properties.
                                                combination of            The proposed fence conceals
                                                screens, fences or        the residences open space and
                                                retaining walls is        ensures privacy. There are
                                                not more than 2m in       also a number of other fences
                                                height or                 in the street that exceed the
                                          (iv) a rainwater tank,          height requirement for several
                                                including any             reasons.
                                                supporting structure
                                                such as a stand, is not
                                                more than 2.4m high.
                                          (v) subject to (ii), it is a
                                                pergola or other
                                                structure which is-
                                                (A) not enclosed by
                                                      walls or roofed;
                                                      and
                                                (B) not more than
                                                      2.4m in height
                                                      at the
                                                      boundary; and
                                                (C) primarily
                                                      ornamental or
                                                      for horticultural
                                                      purposes.
                                  A2(d)   Subject to A2(c), class         Not applicable to this
                                          10a buildings or parts          application.



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