Planning Report

                                                                                                        proposal report




3.0 Proposed development details
The applicant seeks approval to construct a Multiple Housing Type 2 Duplex on the site. As part of
the application approval is also sought for Operational works of carparking and access, stormwater
drainage and landscaping.

Table 3: Summary of development aspects
 Material change of use

 Building height                                                        2 storeys and 8 metres

 Gross floor area (GFA)                                                 349m2

 Site coverage                                                          32%

 Car parking                                                            Two covered and one uncovered

 Site access                                                            Existing access off Avocet Parade


Building Design and Siting
The proposal involves the construction of a new dwelling unit on the site to the south of the existing
unit on site. The existing building on site is to be maintained as a 4 bedroom free standing building
with the new unit comprising 3 bedrooms and a study on the ground floor and living areas and a
master bedroom on the upper floor.

The new unit has internal stairs and an upper level balcony providing sea glimpses. Two new
carparking spaces are to be provided on site in the form of an open carport. The new unit includes
a skillion roof form and evaes. The existing driveway is to be upgraded to provide access to the
development from Avocet Parade.

The building adopts a contemporary design and proposes to utilise a range of high quality materials
and finishes which include:
                     Horizontal Weatherboard cladding and vertical cladding;
                     Aluminium balustrading;
                     Aluminium windows and door frames; abnd
                     Colorbond custom orb roofing.

Annexure A provides plans of the proposed duplex prepared by Andrew Mckellar Design.

The applicant also seeks approval for Operational Works associated with the construction of the
duplex and provides Civil Engineering Plans and Landscape Plans in Annexures B and C.




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