Planning Statement - Minor change · MCU18/0013.03

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Figure 1 – Site location



2. PROPOSED CHANGES
In May 2019, an application was lodged on behalf of the applicant to modify the existing
development approval for house on the site for changes to the fencing along the northern side
boundary and the provision of a concrete awning on the upper level. On 4th July 2019, Council by
delegation approved the changes to the northern side boundary fencing however refused the
changes to the building relating to the awning for the following reasons:
        i. Recent erosion prone modelling carried out by the Council indicates significant erosion is
        likely to occur in the future for this site, which will place the proposal at threat.
        ii. The additional awning is contrary to the Detached House Code as it results in excessive
        bulk to the adjoining neighbours.

The reasons of refusal relating to erosion modelling are not considered relevant to the proposal as
the awning/beam does not impact on any future erosion threats to the building. The applicant is
therefore resubmitting additional information that addresses Councils concerns in relation to the
visual impacts of the structure on the adjoining owners and compliance with the planning scheme.
Attachment A provides additional plans prepared by Shaun Lockyear architect. The architectural
plans detail a concrete beam to be extended in line with the existing concrete awning over the first
floor terrace. The area of the beam has been reduced to minimise appearance of the beam to the
surrounding areas. As the area is not covered the beam presents as an architectural feature that
balances and anchors the building to the landscape.
The applicant is seeking amendment to the approved plans to cater for the new beam.




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