planning report regency · MCU22/0196

4.4 Street presentation
The Medium Density zone code AO14.1(b) seeks an asymmetrical presentation to the street. The
proposal is a symmetrical design approach. The relevant PO is provided below.

Streetscape
PO14
Development:
   (a) contributes positively to the locality;
   (b) addresses and enhances the streetscape by incorporating articulation and individual design
       elements that add visual interest to the development;
   (c) has a form and architectural scale that does not dominate the streetscape or the surrounding
       properties;
   (d) does not detract from the visual amenity of adjoining properties through the impact on views,
       access to sunlight or overlooking;
   (e) takes the form of small separate buildings, rather than large single bulky development; and
   (f) sits within a landscaped setting.

The proposal is a symmetrical design but fully complies with PO14 when considering the following.

 •   Is a high quality design outcome which will contribute positively to the locality;

 •   Generally consistent with all other new multiple dwelling or Dual occupancy nearby;

 •   Addresses the street by incorporating level 2 balconies;

 •   Enhances the streetscape by highly articulated front façade;

 •   The design provides separation between 2 individual buildings of 2 units each rather than 1
     bulky building of 4 units;

 •   In addition to 2 separate buildings, each building is articulated between each unit creating an
     appearance of 2 separate individual units and as such 4 individual unit development;

 •   While symmetrical, each unit is clearly identifiable using vertical and horizontal placement of
     material finishes resulting in each units’ individual character and not a cooky cutter design
     approach;

 •    the development outcome has significant visual interest to the street resulting from a range of
     external materials, generous setback, separate buildings, articulated façade and generous
     landscaping to the front of the site.

 •   It is important that Council recognises that this is only one aspect of the built form design
     provisions, noting that the proposal meets all other built form AO’s.

Figure 5 below demonstrates an interesting façade and individual units rather than one bulky
building.




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