Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU26 0001 - AS PUBLISHED · MCU26/0001

                    d. preserve existing vegetation that will help buffer development;
                    e. allow for space and landscaping to be provided between buildings including adequate area
                       at ground level for landscaping with trees, shrubs, outdoor living and utilities;
                    f.   allow for soft landscaping to be provided between buildings and the site boundaries to
                         provide for trees and shrubs;
                    g. contribute to open streetscapes by avoiding buildings and roofed structures within the front
                       6 metres of the property; and
                    h. protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts on ecologically important
                       areas such as national parks, waterways and wetlands.
               Front Setback
               The essential services located in the front setback have been well integrated into the landscape of
               the site and have been finishes with a combination of natural finishes i.e., rock and timber panels
               and has been designed in a manner to complement the development.
               Unit 4 balcony seeks a varied setback of 6.1-6.8 metres which relates to the balustrade. The
               balustrade is glass, the terrace is articulated with a varied setback, with the buildings mass located
               more than 11 metres from the property boundary.
               The varied setback at this level maintains the high level of amenity experienced along Bottlebrush
               Avenue and surrounding area and is not anticipated to unreasonably obstruct views of cause
               overlooking of private open space or habitable areas of adjoining premises as the neighbouring
               sites areas of private open space at the upper level is setback more than 12 metres.
               The essential services located within the front setback have been appropriately integrated into the
               site's landscape design and finished with a combination of natural materials, including rock and
               timber panelling. These elements have been designed to complement the architectural character
               of the development and minimise their visual prominence when viewed from the street.
               The balcony associated with Unit 4 incorporates a varied setback of 6.1 metres and 6.8 metres to
               the glass balustrade. The balcony terrace has been articulated to provide variation to the building
               form, while the primary building mass remains setback more than 11 metres from the front property
               boundary.
               The reduced setback at this level maintains the high level of amenity experienced along
               Bottlebrush Avenue and within the surrounding locality. The proposal is not anticipated to
               unreasonably obstruct views, dominate the streetscape, or result in overlooking of private open
               space or habitable rooms on adjoining properties. It is noted that the neighbouring upper-level
               private open space areas are located more than 12 metres from the proposed balcony.
               Therefore, the proposed setback variation is consistent with the intent of the Performance
               Outcome.
               Rear Setback
               The proposed rear setback variation of 5.6 metres in lieu of the required 6 metres at “Ground Level”
               is considered negligible. This level is partially cut into the site at the rear and will not be visible from
               adjoining properties from the eastern rear boundary perspective.
               The rear setback associated with “Level One” (being the second storey) will be visible; however, it
               will be well screened from neighbouring properties due to the site's topography. The development
               sits at a lower elevation than the adjoining rear properties and is further screened by established
               banksias planted along the rear boundary.
               “Level Two” incorporates a varied rear setback of 6 - 7 metres. This variation is due to the location
               of the stairwell, and a portion of an ensuite and bedroom extending into the prescribed 8-metre
               setback area, as shown below.




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