Cover and Justification Letter · 51994.1165.01

Justification of Proposal against the Performance Criteria

Medium Density Residential Zone Code -PO12

 Performance Criteria:                                         Justification for compliance with performance criteria

 Building Setback -Buildings and other structures are
 designed and sited to:

      (a) Provide a high level of amenity to users of the         The proposed roof extension & deck addition are non-
          subject site and adjoining premises, including           habitable & will increase the amenity to users of the
          provision of visual and acoustic privacy;                subject site. The south-eastern boundary adjoins the
                                                                   Recreation & Open Space Zone (Parkland). The small
                                                                   roof & deck addition will not impact acoustic privacy
                                                                   and the roof extension is highly unlikely to
                                                                   compromise visual privacy due to the adjoining
                                                                   parkland and the separation between the minor
                                                                   additions and neighbouring habitable areas.
                                                                  The 300mm roof extension is considerably minor and
                                                                   will assist in protection the existing deck from water
                                                                   penetration. The roof extension is compatible with the
                                                                   adjoining unit.
                                                                  The proposed additions are sufficiently separated from
                                                                   existing & neighbouring habitable areas.

      (b) Not unreasonably obstruct views or cause                The proposed additions are minor to the prescribed &
          overlooking of private open space or habitable           will not unreasonably obstruct view or cause
          areas of adjoining premises;                             overlooking of private open space or habitable areas,
                                                                   given the separation between neighbouring dwellings.
                                                                  Scattered vegetation at adjoining premise
                                                                   920RP845981 will further screen the works from the
                                                                   outlook of neighbouring dwellings.

      (c) Provide adequate distance from adjoining land           The adjoining park provides sufficient separation
          uses;                                                    between the proposed works and the adjoining
                                                                   property at 2BUP100427.

      (d) Preserve existing vegetation that will help buffer      N/A - No clearing required
          development;
      (e) Allow for space and landscaping to be provided          The proposed additions do not limit the space and
          between buildings including adequate area at             landscaping provision at ground level. The proposed
          ground level for landscaping with trees, shrubs,         deck will replace the existing concrete pathway
          outdoor living and utilities                             adjacent to the south-eastern side boundary,
                                                                   compatible with the materials of the existing patio (see
                                                                   attached Image 1).
                                                                  Roof extension does not limit landscaping
                                                                   opportunities.

      (f)   Be consistent with the predominant character of       The roof line extension will appear compatible with the
            the surrounding area; and                              adjoining unit.
                                                                  The setback encroachment & dwelling additions are
                                                                   considered minor to the prescribed and are considered
                                                                   an appropriate built form outcome for the subject site
                                                                   and surrounding zone.
                                                                  The additions do not exceed height or site coverage
                                                                   requirements expected in the zone.

      (g) Protect the natural character and avoid adverse         The allotment is not located in an area ecologically
          impacts on ecologically important areas such as          important area, national park, waterway or wetland.
          national parks, waterways and wetlands.

Please Note: Further assessment against the Medium Density Residential Zone Code is found at the end of this report.