ASTP-Resp-To-FA

Figure 2 South elevation – Rooftop (Source: MRA Design 2026)




Figure 3 Neighbour’s windows (Source: Applicant 2026)

The landscaping species selected for the rooftop are appropriate for their coastal location. They will effectively
screen and buffer the rooftop terrace areas from adjoining neighbours, are drought tolerant, tolerate salt spray,
and are either native species or provide food sources for local avian species and pollinators.

The olive trees will provide effective screening at maturity and can be pruned to achieve a denser vegetation
mass. Their foliage colour is well suited to the coastal environment and complements the colour palette of the
building. The planter groundcovers will cascade over the planter walls, providing a green wall appearance to the
project.

The proposal satisfies Performance Outcome PO19 of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code for the
following reasons:
     •    The rooftop terraces and associated landscaping contribute positively to the local skyline and
          complement the character of the locality.
     •    The building form responds to the topography of the site.
     •    The design avoids box profiles and parapets through the use of varied roofline elements and planted
          rooftop areas.
     •    As outlined above, the rooftop terraces do not create opportunities for overlooking the private open
          space or internal spaces of neighbouring properties.




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