Town Planning Assessment Report · MCU25/0020

AO9.3 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code

AO9.3 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code states:

    AO9.3 Buildings and structures meet the following minimum setbacks to boundaries other than road
    frontages and rear boundaries:
        a)​ 1.5 metre setback up to 4.5 metres height;
        b)​ 2 metres setback between 4.5 metres and 7.5 metres height; and
        c)​ 2.5 metres if above 7.5 metres height.

Response: The proposal is setback from the front boundary as follows:
    ●​ Basement level: 1.65m;
    ●​ Ground Floor: 6.2m (compliant);
    ●​ Upper Floor: 6m (compliant).


The proposal is setback from the side and rear boundaries as follows:


North:
    ●​ Basement level: 210mm;
    ●​ Ground Floor: 1.538m (compliant);
    ●​ Upper Floor: 2.032m (compliant).


South:
    ●​ Basement level: 150mm;
    ●​ Ground Floor: 1.5m (compliant);
    ●​ Upper Floor: 1.5m to concrete slab, 2m to wall.


Rear (canal):
    ●​ Basement level: 2m (compliant);
    ●​ Ground Floor: 1.533m to wet edge of pool, stairs <1m, wall 3.703m (compliant);
    ●​ Upper Floor: 2.1m (compliant).


The proposal is considered compliant with PO9 as follows:


    ●​ The articulated design of the proposal enhances visual appeal to its surrounds, while internal
       layout and building materials address acoustic privacy. Window placement optimises sunlight
       access without overlooking neighbouring premises. Outdoor living areas have been strategically
       located to address the canal;
    ●​ Window placement and screening (where needed) is proposed to minimise overlooking of
       neighbouring properties. The proposed house position and design avoids direct overlooking;
    ●​ The design respects existing views where possible of adjoining neighbours. Majority of the side
       setback intrusions relate to the basement level, which is below ground level and does not impact
       views. The Upper Level southern setback is 2m to the building wall, with the exception of a minor
       encroachment of 500mm to the ensuite screen and the concrete slab, which do not result in
       adverse view impacts;
    ●​ Landscaping will complement existing greenery in the local area with 28.4% of the site proposed


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