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  There is a minor encroachment into the front 6m setback, as illustrated in Figure 9 above. This
  minor encroachment is a consequence of the buildings being squared off with the main frontage of
  the site. Since the lot has an irregular shape, the 6m setback follows this alignment the lot and
  results in the minor encroachment into the front setback of 1.8m or approximately 5m2. It should be
  noted that area affected by the encroachment is largely limited to an unenclosed part of the
  dwelling (ie covered alfresco).

  In respect of the above front setback encroachment the development is still able to comply PO12 for
  the following reasons:
        a) The outcomes do not adversely impact on the level of amenity afforded to adjoining
           premises in terms acoustic and visual amenity
        b) The proposal does not obstruct view or result in overlooking
        c) Development maintains adequate distance from adjoining landuses
        d) The proposal does not impact existing vegetation
        e) The proposal still allows landscaping to be provided between buildings and along the site’s
           frontage
        f) The proposal does not impact upon the character of the surrounding area and proposed
           streetscape.

  5.3.4    Streetscape

  The design criteria outlined in AO14.3 of the Medium density residential code states:

  Buildings and structures are designed to:


            1.   have a maximum wall length of 15 metres and external walls incorporate at least one design
                 element to add visual interest and amenity
            2.   allow for landscape treatments to soften the development
            3.   avoid more than six dwellings attached in any one plane; and
            4.   have no more than four dwellings are attached along a street frontage.


  The proposal incorporates the following key design features:
       Limiting external wall lengths to 15m
       Allowing for landscape treatments to soften development: and
       Have no more than four dwellings attached along a street frontage.

  It is acknowledged that Building 1 does exceed 6 dwellings within the one plane, as 8 dwellings are
  proposed. However, this does not detract from how the development is viewed from the street or
  adjoining premises as the building is partly obscured by vegetation along the existing access
  driveway from the adjoining lot to the north.

  The related performance criteria PO 14 (Streetscape) states:
  Development:
            1. contributes positively to the locality;
            2. addresses and enhances the streetscape by incorporating articulation and individual
                 design elements that add visual interest to the development;




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