planning report duplex v2 20.8.19 · 131998.981050.1

The unenclosed deck extension, screens and under croft ‘storage area’ appear to have been
constructed more than 20 years ago (around the same time as the rest of the building).
Undercroft Storage Areas
The ground floor appears to have been extended at the time of construction more than 20 years ago.
Considering the existing approved levels, the retrospective approval of these undercroft storage
areas increases the total gross floor area by 33m2.
Deck
The existing deck is setback 2.5m from the rear boundary for unit 2, 2.0m to unit 1 and 1.6m from
the dividing fire wall. The proposal extends the useable deck area from 12m2 (4.5m x 2.7m) to 20m2
(4.5m x 4.6m) each. The deck was built to increase the middle floor’s outdoor useable space, which
adjoins the kitchen and living areas. The decks are approximately 1.8m above natural ground level
and do not contain a floor beneath`. Existing mature vegetation is located between the deck and the
rear property boundary.
Privacy Screen
The existing privacy screen is located along the southern boundary providing a visual screen
between the properties and is 4.5m long x 3.7m high. Both the southern deck and screen is to be
covered with an acoustic fence wrap in accordance with the neighbour’s requests. A copy of the
product specifications is attached to the application material.




Figure 4: Proposed updated site plan and elevations




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