Town Planning Assessment Report · MCU25/0021

AO13.1 and AO13.2 of the High Density Residential Zone Code

AO13.1 and AO13.2 of the High Density Residential Zone Code states:

AO13.1 Front fences or walls are set back an average of 1 metre and are articulated to provide visual
interest by stepping the design at a maximum of 5 metre intervals.


AND


AO13.2 Where located on the boundary:
    (a)​ the solid portion of front fences and walls is no more than 1.2 metres high; or
    (b)​ the walls contain openings or materials that ensure it is 50% transparent and has a height not
         exceeding 1.8 metres.

Response: The proposal front wall has a maximum height of 1.25m at its highest part from finished
ground level, slightly exceeding the preferred 1.2m height requirement. The front fence allows for casual
surveillance opportunities, and provides soft landscaping within the front 6m of the property to soften the
built form. The fence is separated by the access driveway, providing visual interest, separation and a
reduction in bulk to the streetscape.

4.3 Overlays

The site is constrained the following overlay:


                      Overlay                                             Comment

 Landslide Hazard

                                                      The northern part of the site is mapped as
                                                      containing Landslide Hazard areas. A slope
                                                      stability assessment is currently being prepared
                                                      and we request Council impose a condition that
                                                      this is prepared by an RPEQ to inform a future
                                                      building approval.




5.0 CONCLUSION
We thank the Council on behalf of the applicant for assessing the above application.

Based on the information provided in this application we respectfully request that Council proceed to
commence their assessment and approve the development subject to reasonable and relevant conditions.



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