2016-05-10 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                        10 MAY 2016


It is recommended Condition 3 be amended to reflect the amended plans and to read as follows:
     3.    Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply
           with the approved plans of development. The approved plans listed in the following
           table and may be further amended by the conditions herein.
             Plan No.   Rev.   Plan/Document Name                                         Date
             TP01       B      Cover Sheet and Site Plan, prepared by NOF Architects      27/04/16
             TP02       B      Ground Floor Level, prepared by NOF Architects             27/04/16
             TP03       B      Lower Floor Level, prepared by NOF Architects              27/04/16
             TP04       B      Rumpus Level, prepared by NOF Architects                   27/04/16
             TP05       B      Roof Level, prepared by NOF Architects                     27/04/16
             TP06       B      North East Elevation, prepared by NOF Architects           27/04/16
             TP07       B      North West Elevation, prepared by NOF Architects           27/04/16
             TP08       B      South East Elevation, prepared by NOF Architects           27/04/16
             TP09       B      South West Elevation, prepared by NOF Architects           27/04/16
             TP10       B      Section A, prepared by NOF Architects                      27/04/16
             TP12       B      3D View, prepared by NOF Architects                        27/04/16


Applicants Request
Condition 8 – Setback and landscaping
     8.    The retaining wall and associated screening fence/wall (faced with hardwood timber)
           located near the southern boundary must be:
           a.    setback 1.5m up to 4.5m in height
           b.    setback 2m between 4.5m – 7.5m in height.
The applicant seeks to delete the Condition for the following reason.
     The area of intrusion is minor with only 1.4 metres of the screen fencing extending into the
     1.5 metre setback. It is noted that the screen could be reduced in height to comply with the
     setback requirement however this would reduce the amenity and privacy for both the
     applicant and the adjoining premises. The minor intrusion is considered acceptable and
     aids in maintaining privacy for both properties whilst still permitting landscaping to be
     provided between the two buildings. The condition is recommended to be deleted.
Assessment
The screening fence is associated with the swimming pool which has been relocated from near
the seaward boundary to within the front setback. The swimming pool complies (1.5m setback)
with the side setback provisions but the screening fence located above the pool slightly exceeds
the maximum height of 4.5m for a 1.5m setback. The screening fence could be lowered to
comply or alternatively stepped in 0.5m. However, there is no access to the southern edge of the
pool and therefore no overlooking opportunities caused by the minor encroachment.
Furthermore, there is sufficient space to provide landscaping between the pool and boundary and
existing Condition 10 of the approval ensures screening vegetation is planted for the full length of
both side boundaries. It is recommended the condition be deleted.
Additional and changes to Conditions required
Given the changes to the development plans, Condition 11 of the approval also requires
amendment, as detailed below.




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