Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU26 0012 (As Published) · MCU26/0012

               PO7                  Buildings and other structures are low rise, minimise the appearance of bulk to
                              adjacent properties, roads or other areas in the vicinity of the site, and respect the scale
                              of surrounding vegetation while maximising opportunities to retain existing vegetation.
               Assessment:
               The applicant acknowledges that the proposed dwelling exceeds the 500 m² GFA and submits that
               all buildings are single storey, below 8 metres in height and are located on a large 36.8 hectare
               allotment with the combined built form occupying less than 1% of the site area.
               When considered in the context of the overall site size, topography and rural character, the
               applicant contends that the increased gross floor area does not result in unacceptable impacts and
               remains consistent with the intent of PO7 to minimise bulk and respect the scale of the landscape
               and surrounding vegetation.
               It is agreed that the proposal is single storey and complies with has a building height of less than
               8 metres. The proposed dwelling is sited in the south-western portion of the property, setback a
               substantial distance from the unformed Lukes Road entry and adjoining property boundaries, which
               limits the perception of bulk when viewed from public accessible roads or neighbouring premises.
               In response to Council’s Further Issues the applicant amended the design to relocate the gym
               building closer to the main dwelling, reducing the separation distance from approximately
               50 metres to around 20 metres. This change was made to consolidate built form within an already
               disturbed and cleared area associated with the existing dwelling proposed to be demolished.
               Existing internal driveways will be used to access the intended house location and when
               considered in the context of the overall site size, topography and setbacks, the increased gross
               floor area does not result in an unacceptable visual or landscape impact and is consistent with the
               intent of PO7.


               Sloping Sites and Ridgelines – Roof Pitch
               AO15.2         On sloping sites or on ridgelines at the uppermost edge of a hill slope, roofs do not
                              exceed a pitch of 15 degrees.
               The applicant is proposing a roof pitch which exceeds 15 degrees and as such does not comply
               with AO15.2 of the Rural Zone Code. The proposal is therefore required to comply with
               corresponding Performance Outcome PO15 of the Rural Zone Code, which states:
               PO15       The landscape character and visual amenity quality of hill slopes and ridgelines are
                          retained and buildings and structures are visually responsive to the natural topography of
                          the site, sit within the landscape rather than dominate it, and incorporate materials,
                          finishes and colours that complement the natural setting.
               Assessment:
               The increased roof pitch does not result in the building protruding above prevailing vegetation or
               becoming visually dominant when viewed from surrounding properties or Lukes Road.
               The amended layout consolidates built form by relocating the gym building closer to the main
               dwelling, reducing linear spread along the slope, minimising additional earthworks and avoiding
               visually prominent ridgeline locations. Building footprints mainly follow existing land contours,
               limiting benching and cut and fill, and maintaining the natural topography.
               Materials, colours and finishes are muted and non‑reflective, with an earthy palette that
               complements the rural setting
               It is agreed that the design incorporates roof forms and muted external finishes that reflect the rural
               character of the locality. Given the siting, height, setbacks and landscape context, the proposal
               maintains the scenic and landscape values of the site and satisfies the intent of PO15.




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Document Set ID: 24620687
Version: 4, Version Date: 28/04/2026