planning report 66 seaview · MCU21/0212

•   Many developments on the seaward side of Seaview Terrace have a reduced setback consistent
    with that proposed.
•   Noise will not emanate from the site given the building materials mitigate this aspect.
•   Shading of the neighbouring properties will not occur given the development is significantly less
    than 8m above the NGL near the front boundary.
•   The adjoining property to the souths aspect is to the east (views of the beach and ocean) and
    has minimal openings facing the subject site.
•   Does not present as a bulky development to the street and is less than 8m above the NGL.
•   Retains and does not impact on ecological important areas.
•   Given the Coastal building line and the small lot size, the siting variation is warranted.

4.2.3 Roof terrace

The proposal seeks a terrace accessed from the upper level which under councils’ interpretation is
considered a roof terrace and therefore assessed against PO16 of the Low Density Residential Zone
Code which is provided below.

PO16
Roof designs:
   (a) contribute positively to the character of the streetscape;
   (b) incorporate eaves and roof overhangs;
   (c) avoid boxy elevations on the front facade of the building;
   (d) do not present an appearance of excessive bulk to the street or neighbouring properties;
   (e) do not create opportunities for residents or building users to overlook the private open
       space or view into habitable windows or doors of neighbouring properties.

The proposal complies with PO16 for the following reasons:
   • Only a small area of roof is proposed and will not be readily seen from the surrounding area
       given the topography. The roof terrace provides an open usable area where raised planters
       and potted plants will contribute positively to the streetscape;
   • The roof terrace is significantly setback from the southern neighbour and as such will not
       overlook or cause any privacy issues;
   • The dwelling is designed to overlook the beach and dune area rather than neighboring
       properties.


4.3         Stormwater, Earthworks and Geotechnical Reporting
Stormwater can be managed as to not cause erosion and will be design by an RPEQ. A site-specific
geotechnical report is provided addressing slope stability and soil type is provided as approximately
3.5m of cut is proposed to a small area.




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