Pre-Request Response - 226 David Low Way 30 Oct 2017

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   •   large windows with aluminium frames along the eastern edge, which open outwards,
       located above the existing glass balustrade; and
   •   glass louvers provided from floor to ceiling along the northern edge.

The existing dividing wall to the south remains unchanged, along with the roof over the
balcony area. The retention of the glass balustrade to the eastern edge, includes the gap to
the floor area, which technically means that the balcony is not fully enclosed (refer Attachment
4).

Current Approval

The changes being sought to the development approval are with respect to condition 8, which
states, … all deck and balcony areas above ground floor must not be enclosed by permanent
fixtures such as shutters, louvers glass panelling or the like.

Condition 2 of the approval refers to the approved plans. In my opinion, the part enclosure of
the balcony area remains generally in accordance with the approved plans. This is because the
balcony area is roofed and provides for a solid dividing wall to the south, predominately
maintains the existing glass balustrade, but is otherwise partly enclosed by glass windows and
louvres.




Figure 1 – Area of partly enclosed balcony

The changes made to the balcony area are not consistent with condition 8. Consequently, it is
being requested that condition 8 be amended as follows:




 17006 – Colin & Michele Middleton

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