planning report duplex v2 20.8.19 · 131998.981050.1

The adjoining owner has provided written approval for the existing built form to remain, subject to
the restriction of the use of the side entrance. The owner is willing to also accept conditions restricting
the use of the undercroft areas to storage only and all existing mature landscaping is to remain,
consistent with the Specific and Overall Outcomes pertaining to Gross Floor Area.

Building Height in Storeys

The existing building does not comply with the Superseded Planning Scheme definition for ‘Building
Height in Storeys’ through a section of the building where the existing downstairs storage area aligns
with the top floor bedrooms along the southern elevation, as shown below.




Figure 9: Area of building more than three storeys in height using The Superseded Planning Scheme
Definition highlighted in purple.

The relevant outcomes pertaining to building height in storeys seek for a building height consistent
with adjoining development, and do not visually dominate the street or skyline, while also preserving
the amenity of surrounding land. The non-compliant section has been existing for more than 20 years
and mature vegetation has been able to establish along the boundaries between unit 2 and the
adjoining house to the south.

The adjoining neighbour has given their written approval for the existing built form, subject to the use
being restricted to storage only. This area of the site is unable to be viewed from the neighbour
and/or nearby streets. The amenity of the adjoining neighbour is retained byway of the retrospective
approval and does not reduce the access to sunlight, consistent with the relevant outcomes.




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