planning report 66 seaview · MCU21/0212

Figure 4 - Street and beach access elevation. Noting only a portion of the upper level is 3 storeys with the chimney and front façade
being 2 storeys

4.2.2 Setbacks

The proposal seeks a front setback of 2m to the ground floor and 3m to the upper level. The variation
is sought as the small lot (576m²) is constrained by the 10.5m Coastal building line setback to the
seaward boundary. After removing all boundary setbacks, this results in a building envelope of just
159m². As a result, the designer has pushed the building up hill towards the street to ensure sufficient
setback to the rear boundary.

A minor variation is required for the swimming pool (1.2m setback rather than 1.5m setback) and a
set of stairs to the southern side of the dwelling. Both of these setbacks are considered minor and
allow sufficient space for dense landscaping to be achieved.

The proposal is assessed against PO9 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code which is provided
below.

PO9
Buildings and structures are designed and sited to:
    (a) provide a high level of amenity to users of the subject site and adjoining premises,
        including provision of visual and acoustic privacy and access to sunlight;
    (b) not unreasonably obstruct views or cause overlooking of private open space or habitable areas
        of adjoining premises;
    (c) provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses;
    (d) preserve existing vegetation that will help buffer development;
    (e) allow for space and landscaping to be provided between buildings including adequate area at ground
        level for landscaping with trees, shrubs and outdoor living;
    (f) be consistent with the predominant character of the streetscape; and
    (g) protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts on ecologically important areas such as
        national parks, waterways and wetlands.

It is considered the street setback complies with PO9 for the following reasons.



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