Statement to NC · MCU18/0122

                                                                               Subject site




Figure 4 – Site location

Vehicular access to the site is from Lorikeet Drive and the site is serviced by all essential urban
infrastructure including reticulated water supply, sewerage, underground telecommunications and
overhead electricity cables, stormwater drainage and a bitumen roadway.


2. THE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
This application seeks a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for a Detached House.
The following details are considered relevant to the application:

                    The subject site is currently occupied by an older brick and tile dwelling that was
                    constructed circa 2000 and is in need of repair and modernisation ;
                    The applicant proposes to substantially renovate the existing dwelling by :
                            Extending the existing dwelling to the north and east;
                            Creating larger and more open living spaces that provide connection to the
                            natural bushland setting and maximise the desirable northern orientation of
                            the lot;
                            New deck laid directly over existing paved areas located within the rear
                            coastal setback area;
                            Retention and renovation of existing two storey of building and deck with
                            rear coastal setback area;
                            New ground floor bedrooms and laundry to west of existing dwelling;
                            New upper floor bedrooms to west of existing dwelling;
                            New roof
                            New pool
                    The Detached House has been architecturally designed by Tim Bennetton
                    Architects with the intent of updating the existing dwelling and providing a more
                    sustainable and contemporary design;
                    Site cover of 35.7% ground floor and 23.5 % upper floor;
                    77% of perimeter has a minimum 600mm eaves; and
                    Colour palette of soft muted colours proposed.
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