Planning Response to NC IR

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     13. Buildings and other 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;

        As previously detailed, the existing two units on Lot 30 have poor amenity due to overlooking
        and noise from the surrounding units and common areas. The main areas of private open
        space for the rear unit (unit 9) is on the front deck which is totally visible from the central
        driveway as is the deck associated with the front unit (unit 10). Figures 4 and 5 below illustrate
        the areas of private open space and visibility to the common areas of the site.




       Figure 4: View from central driveway to Unit 9   Figure 5: View from central driveway to front of Unit 10

        It is noted that the landscaped areas at ground level are not utilised for recreation by the units
        as they have little relationship to the living areas of the units and that the upper level decks
        are the main areas of usable open space.

        The proposed new dwelling unit has been designed to provide landscaped areas that are
        accessible from the ground floor and private decks along the northern façade that are useable
        and private.

        b)   not unreasonably obstruct views or cause overlooking of private open space or habitable
             areas of adjoining premises;

        As detailed above, the existing dwelling units on site currently experience high levels of
        overlooking from adjoining units and common areas. The proposal proposes decks that are
        appropriately screened to minimise overlooking to surrounding units and provide useable
        outdoor areas. Plans SD.951 and SD.952 detail propose screening to adjoining units on site.