Town Planning Report

7.0       Reasons for Approval
The development is considered an appropriate outcome for the site and should be
approved for the reasons outlined as follows:
    The proposal is in line with the intents of the High Density Residential Zone,
      providing a Multiple Dwelling at a compatible scale to the surrounding streetscape.
      The proposal provides additional density within a well serviced area with a number
      of local services and amenities which will benefit future residents.
    The development appropriately responds to the sites constraints being the slope of
      the site. The location and scale of the dwelling is positioned within the site to
      reduce the required excavation and fill while accommodating the proposed building
      form. This provides additional opportunity for landscaping within the site as
      envisioned by the zone code.
    The bulk and scale of the building is seen to align with the expected outcomes for
      the site. The scale aligns with the existing built for of the local area
    The development supports subtropical design by ensuring that private open spaces
      have ample access to light, sunlight, and breezes. The slope of the site and proposed
      setbacks ensure that privacy and residential amenity for adjoining lots is
      maintained. Landscaping within the rear will provide additional natural screening
      and improve the onsite environment for future residents.
    Significant landscaping areas have been includes within the design and are co-
      located with private outdoor space help provide buffering to adjoining uses and the
      streetscape. The landscaping achieved provides a suitable extent of soft
      landscaping within the site. The extent of landscaping helps reduce building bulk
      and positively contributes to the landscaping outcomes of the street.
    The application lodged has been significantly altered from its original form in
      response to items raised during the prelodgement meeting. The revised design
      presents a reduced bulk and scale and provides additional landscaping as requested
      in the meeting.


8.0       Conclusions and Recommendations
This Town Planning Report has been prepared by Urban Strategies Pty Ltd on behalf of
Hanifin Education Management ATF The Hanifin Family Trust, with respect to development
application for Material Change of Use (Development Permit) for a Multiple Dwelling
consisting of four units.

The proposal is consequently considered an appropriate development in the context in
which it is located and has been suitably demonstrated to comply with the relevant
Assessment Benchmarks, it is therefore recommended to the Council to be approved
subject to reasonable and relevant conditions.


Urban Strategies Pty Ltd
October 2021

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