MCU260003 - Response to Information Request

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Response:

Revised plans prepared by Georgia Starkey, dated 04/06/2026 (reference VG127 – revision 5), have been
prepared (refer Attachment 1). The plans relocate the driveway to a central position within the subject site,
with a crossover width of 4.0 metres. The design of the driveway crossover is supported by Engineering Plans
prepared by Stanford Consulting, dated 21/06/2026 (ref2327 C01 – revision A) an RPEQ (refer Attachment
2).

In relation to the request to provide an assessment against the Driveways and Parking Code, a full assessment
against the code is not considered necessary for a dwelling house, with a secondary dwelling. Despite this,
some supporting information is provided by Stanford Consulting addressing the key issues under the
Driveways and Parking Code (refer Attachment 3).

The code includes provisions for off-street parking associated with dwelling houses with a secondary dwelling.
The revised plans demonstrate compliance with Acceptable Outcome AO6.1 by providing a total of three (3)
on-site parking spaces, comprising two (2) covered and one (1) uncovered.

Item – Earthworks

There is a considerable amount of earthworks proposed on site. The proposal plans indicate that a series of cuts,
fills and associated retaining walls will be required to facilitate the development of the site.
The extent of the earthworks required to carry out the development, and their impact on adjoining properties, is
unclear.

An assessment against the Earthworks Code has not been provided.

Information Required

   3. Provide an Earthworks Plan detailing the extent of earthworks and associated retaining structures. The
      Earthworks Plan must be prepared by a suitably qualified person (RPEQ) and include, but not be limited
      to:
          a. The extent of earthworks (extent of cut/fill, levels, batter grades, etc); and
          b. Details of any associated retaining structures (heights, levels, cross-sections, etc).

   4. Provide an assessment against the Earthworks Code.

Response:

The Planning Act 2016 defines building work to include excavation or filling undertaken to facilitate the
construction of a new building or the extension of an existing building. In this regard, the earthworks
proposed to facilitate the construction of the secondary dwelling and the extension to the existing building
constitute building work rather than operational work.

The revised plans demonstrate that the extent of any cut and fill on the site will be less than 1.5m from natural
ground level (NGL) (refer Attachment 1). Consequently, the applicable provisions of the Earthworks Code
include Acceptable Outcome 9 (AO9), which permits cut and fill up to 1.5 metres. The proposed development
will not exceed this threshold and the earthworks necessarily required are centrally located in the site. As
such, the extent of cut and fill remains within the acceptable outcome and maintains compliance with the
Earthworks Code and will not cause any adverse amenity impacts.


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Item – Stormwater Drainage

The proposal plan includes a significant increase in roof area and other impervious areas.

It is unclear how the proposed development avoids worsening the local drainage of adjoining properties
pursuant to AO21(c) and associated PO of the Low Density Housing Code.

Information Required

   5. Provide additional detail demonstrating how surface runoff from roofed and other impervious areas will
      be managed to avoid impacting on the local drainage of adjoining properties. The additional detail must
      be prepared by a suitably qualified person (RPEQ).

Response:

The revised proposal plans for the development show the stormwater for roofed and impervious areas
connected to the table drain located within the Grady Street road reserve (refer Attachment 1). Given the
nature of the use being for a dwelling, with a secondary dwelling, it not necessary or reasonable for the
stormwater system to be designed by an RPEQ. This position is entirely consistent for the construction of any
dwelling and secondary dwelling under the planning scheme in a residential zone. The fact that the land is
included within the Community Facilities Zone does not change the material nature of the use.

Item – Setbacks

The setback of 3 metres for the proposed shed and carport to Grady Street is not supported. This reduced setback
does not preserve the visual amenity of the adjoining and nearby properties.

Information Required


   6. A 6-metre setback is required to preserve existing vegetation that will buffer the development and help
      protect natural character.

Response:

The revised plans show an increased building setback of the proposed shed to 6.0m from the outermost
projection from the front boundary, consistent with the expected building setback under the Community
Facilities Zone Code (AO19.1).

Item – Boundaries

The site property boundary to the north is required to be fenced or landscaped to identify private and public
land, specifically where the site adjoins the Kin Kin Tennis Club to the north.

Information Required

   7. Provide details of how this property boundary will be clearly identifiable with public and private spaces
      clearly defined.

Response:


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The revised plans show a 1.0m timber fence paling fence adjoining the rear boundary facing the community
title public space, which is compatible with the Local Heritage Place (refer Attachment 1). While this is a
requirement under the Community Facilities Zone Code1, it is not a standard requirement for the use of land
for the purpose of a dwelling and secondary dwelling but is provided in any event.

Item – Access

It appears that to achieve access from Grady Street will require profiling to manage the site levels that are
between 66m AHD to 70m AHD along the southern (rear) boundary.

Information Required

      8. Provide details of the proposed cut and fill required to achieve the proposed crossover and driveway
         from Grady Street.

Response:

The design of the driveway crossover from Grady Street, including the installation of a 375mm reinforced
concrete pipe (RCP) culvert with precast headwalls, stone pitched inlet and outlet protection, and associated
earthworks to achieve suitable grades and transitions, has been designed by Stanford Consulting (RPEQ)
(refer Dwg No. 2327 C01 – Revision A - Attachment 2). The engineer has also provided supporting
correspondence in response to the relevant assessment benchmark under the Driveways and Parking Code
(refer Attachment 3).

The revised plans demonstrate minimal disturbance to the road reserve, with finished surface levels graded
to achieve safe vehicle access while limiting cut and fill to only what is necessary to meet Council’s maximum
grade and transition requirements. The plans show the relationship between existing ground levels and
proposed design levels, enabling a comparison of the extent of earthworks to be undertaken. Any works
within the road reserve are confined to the construction footprint of the crossover. Any disturbed verge areas
can be rehabilitated following construction.

Given engineering design plans have been provided by an RPEQ and as discussed with Council officers, there
should not be a need to submit a further application for operational works. A condition/s of approval can be
provided requiring the crossover to be constructed in accordance with the proposed design.

Item – Landscaping

The proposal generally indicates that the development can achieve a minimum of 20% of the site as landscaped
area (in accordance with PO6 of the Low Density Housing Code), however insufficient information has been
provided to demonstrate how soft landscaping will be provided and maintained.

Information Required

      9. Provide a Concept Landscape Plan in accordance with the Landscaping Planning Scheme Policy (PSP2),
         and that demonstrates the following:
            a. Minimum 20% of soft landscaping is provided within the site, including garden areas and
                screening to surrounding land uses; and
            b. Landscaping is compatible with the scale and design of the relevant architectural era.



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    Community Facilities Zone Code – AO35.1
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Response:

The revised proposal plans demonstrate that 270m2 of landscaping will be provided with the proposed
development exceeding compliance with the acceptable outcome AO6. It is noted that soft landscaping
includes all grassed areas, which is not included in the above calculation 2. The original proposal plans clearly
exceeded 20% of soft landscaping.

Development Assessment Rules

Under section 13 of the Development Assessment Rules, the applicant has responded to the information
request, which means the information request period under part 3 has ended.

Should you require further information or have any concerns with the development proposal, please contact
me.

Yours faithfully




Shane Adamson (BEngTech, GDURP, MPIA, MQELA)
Town Planning Specialist
Director - Adamson Town Planning Pty Ltd




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    Refer definition of soft landscaping, which includes all grassed areas not shown as green on the proposal plans.
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