Town Planning Report

 Table 7.2.6.3—Coastal Communities Local Plan Code
 Performance outcomes                                                    Acceptable outcomes                                                       Response
                                                                         Views of building or structures from the beach are framed or filtered     The subject site is not visible from the beach. The proposal does not
                                                                         through vegetation.                                                       interrupt significant views or landscape elements.
 Built Form and streetscape
 PO7                                                                     AO7.1                                                                     Performance Outcome
 Buildings, structures and landscaping are consistent with and reflect   For residential buildings, roof form is visible from the street and not   The design of the rooftop terrace and roof form is seen to align with
 the beachside character of the local plan area in terms of form,        concealed behind parapets.                                                the built form of the street and is consistent with the character of
 composition and use of materials.                                                                                                                 the local area. Materials and design elements tie together the design
                                                                                                                                                   of the building and the overall built form aligns with existing
                                                                                                                                                   buildings within the eastern side of Elanda Street.


                                                                         AO7.2                                                                     Performance Outcome
                                                                         Buildings and structures do not include rooftop terraces.                 The provision of a rooftop terrace aligns with the current built form
                                                                                                                                                   and character of the street. A number of other buildings within
                                                                                                                                                   Elanda Street, particularly on the eastern side, are identified
                                                                                                                                                   containing rooftop terrace elements. The provision of this elements
                                                                                                                                                   therefore aligns with the character of the local plan area in terms of
                                                                                                                                                   existing built form. The provision of these elements is not seen to
                                                                                                                                                   impact on the character of the beachside local area.
                                                                                                                                                   The rooftop terrace provides additional outdoor living for each of the
                                                                                                                                                   units and maximises access to natural light and coastal views within
                                                                                                                                                   the site. The inclusion of this element therefore provides improved
                                                                                                                                                   living conditions for future residents. Materials are used to provide
                                                                                                                                                   screening while also creating visual elements within the front
                                                                                                                                                   elevation contributing to the overall design of the building. This
                                                                                                                                                   allows for screening between the terraces maintains privacy and
                                                                                                                                                   helping direct views towards the east.

                                                                                                                                                   The location of the rooftop terrace elements are strategically located
                                                                                                                                                   to be setback from the rear elevation of the building. This location
                                                                                                                                                   limits views from the terraces down towards the neighbouring lots
                                                                                                                                                   to the east. Views are therefore directed towards the east above the
                                                                                                                                                   neighbouring dwelling and towards the coastline. The change in
                                                                                                                                                   topography between the two sites assists this element with the
                                                                                                                                                   adjoining lots being located on the lower side of the slope.




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