Medium Density Residential Code

Performance Outcomes                                   Acceptable Outcomes

Building Setback
PO12                                                   AO12.1                                              Performance Outcome / Complies:
Buildings and structures are designed and sited to: Buildings and structures meet the following            The proposed building and structures are generally
                                                       minimum boundary setbacks:                          compliant with relevant setbacks, which include:
         1. provide a high level of amenity to                                                                 1. frontage – 6m
             users of the subject site and adjoining            1. for frontages — 6 metres                    2. Side – 2m
             premises, including provision of visual            2. for side boundaries—                        3. Rear 6m
             and acoustic privacy;                                           1. 1.5 metres setback up to
         2. not unreasonably obstruct views or                                   4.5 metres height;        There is a minor intrusion into the 6m front setback
             cause overlooking of private open                               2. 2 metres setback           for a small part of Building 01 (dwelling 1) and its
             space or habitable areas of adjoining                               between 4.5 metres and covered private open space. The proposed set back
             premises;                                                           7.5 metres height; and    of 5m to the covered alfresco area and 4m to the
         3. provide adequate distance from                                   3. 2.5 metres where above north-west corner of dwelling 1 is due to an irregular
             adjoining land uses;                                                7.5 metres height         lot shape in the north western corner of the site.
         4. preserve existing vegetation that will              3. for the rear boundary - 6 metres        The proposed minor setback variation does not
             help buffer development;                                                                      adversely impact on visual amenity, views or
         5. allow for space and landscaping to be                                                          landscaping.
             provided between buildings including
             adequate area at ground level for         AO12.2                                              Complies:
             landscaping with trees, shrubs,           The front 6 metres of the property is landscaped    Front 6m setback is predominately used for private
             outdoor living and utilities;             open space, provided that uncovered visitor         open space and landscaping. Notable features that
         6. be consistent with the predominant         parking, or swimming pools protruding no more       are proposed within the front setback include a
             character of the surrounding area; and than 1 metre above the ground level, can be as         pedestrian gate house, PMT and underground
         7. protect the natural character and avoid close as 2 metres from the front boundary.             detention tank. These structures are proposed to
             adverse impacts on ecologically                                                               be suitably landscaped as part of the development