Statement to NSC · MCU20/0026

Building Height

The assessment table for the Attached Housing zone of the Eastern Beaches Locality details that
the dwelling is required to be assessed against the provisions of the Detached House Code. The
Detached House Code details a maximum building height of 8 metres and two storeys for a
detached house however details a maximum building height of 12 metres and three storeys for
duplex or unit developments.

The applicant has chosen not to develop the site for a duplex and wishes to construct a single
dwelling on the site. Noting that the site could be used for a greater development in the form of a
duplex and that the site to the south and opposite the site contain unit developments of three
storeys, the applicant seeks to construct a detached house that is 3 storeys and 12 metres in
height.

It is noted that Council has previously approved a development application for a three storey, 12
metre dwelling on the adjoining site to the south (38 Park Crescent) under MCU15/0070.01 in 2016.

The proposal has been reviewed against the Specific Outcomes of the Detached House Code in
relation to height as detailed below:

      Height
      O8 Buildings and other structures—
      a) are low rise and present a building height consistent with structures on adjoining and
      surrounding land;

      The proposed dwelling is consistent with the scale and architectural styles of buildings in the
      surrounding areas which include 3 storey unit developments to the north and west as well as
      substantial dwellings to south.




      Surrounding development


      b) do not exceed a maximum height of—
                iii. For any other zone— 2 storeys;

      The proposed dwelling is predominantly 3 storeys in height with a below ground garden area.
      The overall height and presentation is consistent with unit development parameters which
      would be utilized if a duplex was to be constructed on the site as demonstrated by the
      elevations below.


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