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      •   37.23 metres to #391 Sunrise Rd (south-west)
      •   41.73 metres to #393 Sunrise Rd (west)


Further, the surrounding properties provide significant vegetation buffering to the subject site. It is also
proposed to plant new dense landscape buffers along the boundaries of the site, as depicted in
Attachments 1 and 2, such that the proposed reduced setbacks to the buildings and structure onsite will
be entirely concealed from the view of the neighbouring properties. Overall, the reduced setbacks will
not impact upon the visual amenity of the adjoining neighbours and will not detract from the rural
residential character of the area generally.

The proposed development complies with the Performance Outcome PO6 for the following reasons:

     •    All existing vegetation onsite will be preserved to help buffer the new development;
     •    The proposed building design offers a high level of amenity to the future residents with the
          provision of new planting areas that contribute to a densely landscaped bushland residential
          setting;
     •    Onsite landscapes are provided to ensure vegetation buffering of and screening to the
          adjoining premises, supporting the maintenance of visual and acoustic privacy between the
          properties and protection from noise and artificial lighting impacts;
     •    The proposed buildings and structures are suitably separated from Dwelling Houses on the
          adjoining sites to ensure that not loss of breezes or sunlight will occur as a result of the
          encroachments;
     •    The adjoining properties are not used for rural activities;
     •    The new Dwelling is under 8m in height despite being positioned on sloping land. The subdued
          colours, natural materials and overall design of the building means that it will blend in with the
          natural surrounds;
     •    Due to the battle-axe lot arrangement, the proposed development will not be seen from the
          street; and,
     •    As it is proposed to retain all vegetation onsite, the proposal will protect the natural character
          of the premises and avoid adverse impacts on ecologically important areas.

Overall, the proposed Dwelling House complies with the PO6 of the Rural Residential Code and should be
supported on the above-mentioned basis.


Acceptable Outcome AO11.3 – Cut and fill exceeding 1.5m in depth relative to natural ground
Acceptable Outcome AO11.3 seeks that cut or fill is less than 1.5 metres in depth relative to natural
ground level.

As demonstrated by the section drawings (Sheets 32-39) of the Building Design Plans in Attachment 1, it
is proposed to carry out cut and fill works to create level buildings pads onsite for the proposed split-
level floor layout. It is noted that the lower level of the Dwelling is provided as a sub-floor, situated
partially below ground with the finished surface levels around the house remaining largely unchanged.
The greatest change in ground level will therefore occur within the floor plan of the building, with cut
and fill retained by the walls of the building. Overall, the proposed earthworks will result in maximum
depths relative to ground level of 3.24 metres cut and 1.84 metres fill to create the split-level building
pads.