Town Planning Assessment Report · MCU26/0010

AO9.4 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code

AO9.4 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code states:

AO9.4 Notwithstanding the provisions of AO9.2 and AO9.3, a lesser building setback to:
   (a)​ side and rear boundaries may apply for the following provided they comply with the Queensland
        Development Code:
           (i)​ swimming pool;
          (ii)​ open carport, garage or shed not exceeding 3.5 metres in height; and
         (iii)​ rainwater tank, retaining walls, screens and fences not exceeding 2 metres in height; and
   (b)​ front boundaries may apply for the following provided they comply with the Queensland
        Development Code:
           (i)​ swimming pool less than 1m above ground level; and
          (ii)​ decks or balconies less than 1m above ground level.

Response: The development proposes the following setback relaxations:


    ●​ Ground Level:
            ○​ Northern side setback: concrete block wall setback 800mm from northern side boundary
               (part of the wall proposed at 2.5m, part compliant at 2m).

Due to the northern dwelling elevation, the design incorporates a fence setback 800mm from the
northern boundary that limits direct sightlines and acoustic privacy from neighbouring properties in the
dwelling’s primary open space area. This is not considered to be detrimental in reducing the northern
neighbouring premises' access to sunlight. 31.64% (11.64% surplus) deep landscaping is proposed
across the site at ground level, plus several feature planters to provide additional visual relief. The site is
not near sensitive ecological areas. Construction works will be managed to minimise environmental
impact, with native plants to be prioritised in landscaping. A landscape strip can be provided between the
common boundary fence and the proposed privacy wall.

AO12.5 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code

AO12.5 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code states:

    AO12.5 Front fences and screens:
    (a)​        on lots not fronting the major road network, do not exceed:
           (i)​1.8 metres in height; and
          (ii)​60% of the length of the frontage;
    (b)​        on lots with frontage to the major road network, do not exceed 1.8 metres in height;
    (c)​        on corner lots:
      (i)​ do not exceed 1.8 metres in height and incorporate articulation at a maximum of 5 metre
         intervals on one frontage; and
     (ii)​the second frontage complies with AO13.6(a) or (b) depending on the road hierarchy adjoining
         that frontage.

Response: The proposed front fence will be 1.812m in height due to slope, and will be setback behind a
landscape strip to soften the built form. The proposed front fence presents a high quality design outcome
to contribute positively to the existing streetscape character through limiting the length of the fence, a
recessed fenceline off the front boundary and is broken up by landscaping, external stairs and a planter.



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