Cover Letter_Precinct F_CDA_FINAL · 132005.1133.06

          The total number of dwellings intended by the development has reduced from the current approval of
          151 units and the original approval of 155 units. It is acknowledged that the population density is
          anticipated as increasing to 426.5 persons (up from 404 persons under the existing approval), however,
          we note that this density is anticipated by current planning policy. Specifically, the current Planning
          Scheme envisages that development of land included within the Semi-Attached Zone (as is the subject
          land) is developed at a density in the order of 100 persons per hectare. With a land area of 4.262
          hectares, this equates to a population density equivalent to that which is proposed.

          The only potential impacts that may be generated in this respect relate to traffic and servicing.

          Assessment of traffic generation and distribution is typically undertaken on a per unit / dwelling basis.
          With an overall reduction in the total number of dwellings it is reasonably assumed that the surrounding
          network is able to adequately accommodate the proposed amended development. In relation to
          essential urban infrastructure such as water and sewer, it is also understood that such assessment is
          typically undertaken on a per unit / dwelling basis. Likewise, with an overall reduction in the total
          number of dwellings it is reasonably assumed that there is sufficient capacity in the network to
          accommodate the proposed amended development.

          The proposed amended development is therefore not anticipated as having different or additional
          impacts to that which has previously assessed and determined as appropriate.

     2. The proposed changes do not result in the application applying to a new parcel of land.

          Comment: The permissible change request applies to the same parcel of land as the current development
          approval, albeit the legal description of the property has changed from Lot 3 on SP178323 to Lot 7 on
          SP178340.

     3. The proposed changes do not dramatically change the built form in terms of scale, bulk and
        appearance.

          Comment: The proposed changes seek to retain the general building layout, with some minor redesign
          and re-siting of buildings to ensure efficiency and viability of construction. The overall built form and
          scale will remain the same i.e. a mix of 2-3 storey buildings with basement carparking, designed to step
          down the slope so as to respect the site’s topography and minimise visual impacts.

     4. The proposed changes do not change the ability of the proposal to operate as intended.

          Comment: The proposed changes will not affect the ability of the proposal to operate as intended i.e. as
          an integrated residential community.

     5. The proposed changes do not remove a component that is integral to the operation of the
        development.

          Comment: The proposed changes do not seek to remove any components from the previous permissible
          change approval. Instead, the changes seek to reduce the overall number of units (albeit that there is an



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