Town Planning Assessment Report · MCU24/0120

PO17 Front fences and walls AO17.2 Where located on the Due to the topography of the
are designed and sited to:          boundary:                          site, the proposed fence along
(a) contribute         to       the (a) the solid portion of front the street frontage ranges
    attractiveness       of     the     fences and walls is no more from 1.63m-2.25m in height,
    streetscape;                        than 1.2 metres high; or       and       includes      varying
(b) be compatible with the (b) the walls contain openings              setbacks/recesses    to provide
    existing            streetscape     or materials that ensure it is visual interest. This will be
    character;                          50% transparent and has a softened by landscaping in
(c) avoid     interference     with     height not exceeding 1.8 front of the fence, and
                                        metres.                        throughout the site.
    movement         of     surface
    stormwater;
(d) allow for casual surveillance AO17.3 Solid front fences and       The proposed high fence
    of the street;                walls may be 1.8 metres in          provides variation and depth to
(e) provide planting in front of height if the property has           the streetscape, with a mix of
    solid fences and walls; and frontage to an arterial road or a     setbacks proposed. A range of
                                  distributor road.                   finishes are also proposed as
(f) ensure plantings between
    the front fence and the                                           detailed on the elevations and
    footpath does not create an                                       finishes plans within the
    impediment for pedestrians                                        Architectural Plan set. The
    using the footpath.                                               proposed fence will be set
                                                                      behind high quality landscaping
                                                                      in    accordance     with   the
                                                                      attached Landscape Plans. The
                                                                      proposed landscaping in front
                                                                      of the fence will not create an
                                                                      impediment for pedestrians
                                                                      using the footpath.

                                                                      The proposal incorporates the
                                                                      private open space areas for
                                                                      Unit 2 within the front setback.
                                                                      The proposed fence along the
                                                                      front boundary is considered a
                                                                      suitable outcome to provide
                                                                      adequate privacy to unit
                                                                      occupants whilst also allowing
                                                                      opportunities     for     casual
                                                                      surveillance.

PO22 Development:                 AO22.1 For landscape amenity        Earthworks exceeding 1.5m for
(a) has minimal impact on the reasons, cut or fill is less than       the purpose of swimming pools
    natural landform of the site; 1.5 metres in depth relative to     are    proposed.     Refer   to
(b) does not lead to erosion or the ground level.                     Engineering Plans. Earthworks
    the transport of sediments                                        are otherwise less than 1.5m in
    off site; and                                                     depth.
(c) does not lead to the
    disturbance      of    natural
    features,     buildings      or
    structures      of     cultural
    heritage significance.




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