PR25042.Minor Change.12Oct2026 · OPW22/0140.02

Berrima Row and Unit 3.

The approved pedestrian access outcome which accommodated the footpath central to the Berrima
Row frontage created an undesirable level difference between the road and the raised terrace. To
improve accessibility for future residents and their guests, the Architectural Plans have been amended
to provide an at grade pedestrian connection and security gate further north along Berrima Row than
currently approved.

The principal planning consideration is the effect of the relocated path on the Berrima Row landscape
treatment. The comparison indicates retained frontage planting and a reconfigured garden and terrace
arrangement. These areas continue to soften the development and provide separation between the
dwelling and the street. Existing street trees provide additional visual context but do not replace the
need for adequate landscaping within the site.

Importantly, the same quantum of landscaping has been achieved across the development, though the
proposed change will deliver a significantly improved private open space and accessibility outcome for
Unit 3.

Other areas of deep planting and feature landscaping treatments have been retained and will continue
to soften the built form, provide privacy for residents and contribute to the broader streetscape
presentation. As a comparable amount of deep planting and soft landscaping has been maintained, we
consider the proposed changes demonstrate consistency with the intent of the approved landscaping
outcomes for the site, whilst improving pedestrian connectivity with Berrima Row.

In addition to the above, the relocated path facilitates an improved path of travel for fire services. As
shown below, the at grade footpath now proposed provides for a more direct route to the rear terraces
of Units 1-3 in the event of an emergency.




 Figure 2 – Fire services route


Having regard to the above, we do not consider the proposed changes in any way to compromise the
presentation of the development to the Berrima Row frontage and request Council’s endorsement of the
updated Architectural package.




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