11 Robert St - Planning Report

Medium Density Residential Zone Code
The proposal seeks some minor siting variations to the front and rear boundary. A portion of eave
protrudes into the front setback and the built form encroaches into the rear setback. Assessment is
provided below against the associated Performance outcomes for these aspects of development.

Rear setback

The proposal seeks a rear setback of 4.5m to the eave and 4.65m to the building. The following
Figure 4 identifies the extent of the encroachment.




Figure 4 - Rear setback encroachment



Performance outcome PO12 is relevant for assessment and is provided below and an assessment
provided thereafter.

PO12

Buildings and structures are designed and sited to:

    a) provide a high level of amenity to users of the subject site and adjoining premises, including
         provision of visual and acoustic privacy;

    b) not unreasonably obstruct views or cause overlooking of private open space or habitable
         areas of adjoining premises;

    c) provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses;

    d) preserve existing vegetation that will help buffer development;

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