Notice about Decision - DBW25 0034 (As Published)

                 •      Low Density Residential Zone Code
                 •      Low Density Housing Code
                 5.       REASONS FOR THE DECISION

                 The reasons for this decision are:
                 Council decided to refuse the Early Referral agency response application RAP25/0014 for the
                 following reasons:
                 1.     The proposal does not comply with Overall Outcomes 6.3.1.2 (2) (c) of the Low Density
                        Residential Zone Code as the development does not make a positive contribution to the
                        streetscape or result in low scale character as the development at ground level results
                        in a site cover of 46% and 45% at the first floor which can be minimised through an
                        alternative design.
                 2.     The proposal does not comply with Acceptable Outcome AO8.1 and corresponding
                        Performance Outcome PO8 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code as:
                            a.         The proposal will result in a site cover of 45% for the ground level and 46% for
                                       the first floor which significantly exceeds the site cover requirements of the
                                       planning scheme. The scale of the proposed dwelling is excessive and not of a
                                       scale intended under the Low Density Residential Zone.
                            b.         The proposed Dwelling house and Secondary dwelling present as a solid two
                                       storey structure with a length of approximately 35 metres facing Crank Street.
                                       This is inconsistent with the built form of the local area and will present far more
                                       bulk to the street than any other dwellings in the area.
                            c.         The design of the house with separate driveways for the main house and
                                       Secondary dwelling will present to the street a built form more characteristic of
                                       a large duplex than a dwelling house. The proposed driveways will be larger
                                       than shown on the current plans, which increases areas of hardscape along
                                       Crank Street which further detracts from the local streetscape character.
                            d.         The site is a highly exposed corner location at the intersection of four roads and
                                       in an elevated position along Crank street. The development will present
                                       extensive visual bulk and be very dominant and out of character with the
                                       surrounding area.
                 3.     The proposal does not comply with Acceptable Outcome 9.1 (AO9.1) & Performance
                        Outcome 9 (PO9) of the Low Density Residential Zone Code as the development seeks
                        a reduced frontage of 0.663m to Crank Street. Given the scale of the house, the reduced
                        setback will contribute to its building bulk and inconsistency with the predominant low
                        density character of the streetscape.
                 4.     The proposal does not comply with Acceptable Outcome 9.3 (AO9.3) & Performance
                        Outcome 9 (PO9) of the Low Density Residential Zone Code as the development seeks
                        a reduced side setback of 2.03m. The reduced setback would have significant
                        implications for the neighbouring property to the south in terms of overbearing
                        development, access to light, air flow and restriction of landscaping opportunities along
                        the side boundary.


                 Council decided to refuse the application for the following reasons:
                 5.     The request for a Development permit for Building Work assessable against the planning
                        scheme DBW25/0034 (carparking) relies on a layout associated with combined Referral
                        agency response application RAP25/0014 for a Dwelling house (site cover and
                        setbacks) which is not supported, refer to Referral Agency Matters section of this Notice.



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Document Set ID: 24546341
Version: 2, Version Date: 10/03/2026