Town Planning Assessment Report · MCU25/0020

PO12 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code

PO12 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code states:

    PO12 Buildings and structures are designed to:
       a)​ address the street and contribute positively to the streetscape character;
       b)​ avoid large continuous wall planes and bulky elevations or boxy profiles;
       c)​ maintain a domestic appearance consistent with detached dwelling houses.

AO12.2 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code

AO12.2 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code states:

    AO12.2 No wall greater than 5 metres in height has a length greater than 20 metres.

Response: The southern elevation slightly exceeds the preferred 20 metre wall length requirement by 2
metres. A number of building materials and finishes are proposed to provide visual interest to the
adjoining neighbour.




The proposed dwelling has been designed to address the street and positively contribute to the
established streetscape character of predominantly large, detached houses. The design incorporates
articulation of the facade, avoiding large continuous wall planes and bulky, boxy profiles. The materials,
detailing, and overall form of the dwelling are consistent with a domestic scale, ensuring the new house
maintains a residential appearance appropriate for the low-density context.

PO14 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code

PO14 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code states:

    PO14 Basements (including the entry points to them):
       a)​ do not dominate the street or building design;
       b)​ visually integrates with the residential building; and
       c)​ do not present as a storey to the street.

AO14 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code

AO14 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code states:




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