RFI - Character Issues Reponse

   be a much more detailed report including sections showing an understanding of the
   significance of the place (and its significance in the Character Area), analysis of heritage (or
   in this case character) issues affecting the proposal, detailed assessment of the impact of the
   proposal (in this case the impact of removing a place from the Character Area and re-siting in
   an alternate Character Area) as well as an investigation of all options to retain and reuse with
   removal as a last resort. There are industry standard guidelines for Heritage Impact
   Statements regarding development on State Heritage Places and these are generally adapted
   to meet requirements for local heritage/character reporting. Also, the Burra Charter principles
   are not considered at all in the report.

   Information Required
   3. An updated HIA which includes:
       a. Assessment of the significance of the site and its significance in the Character Area;
       b. Analysis of heritage (or in this case character) issues affecting the proposal;
       c. Detailed assessment of the impact of the proposal (in this case the impact of removing
       a place from the Character Area and re-siting in an alternate Character Area)
       d. An investigation of all options to retain and reuse with removal as a last resort.
       e. Consideration of the Burra Charter principles.

   Issue
   The elevated built form of the building and the associated egress verandah are likely to result
   in unreasonable bulk and loss of privacy to the adjoining properties to the south and east of
   the site. It is noted that renders have not been provided for these elevations.

   Information Required
   In conjunction with Item 2, an amended built form which addresses Specific Outcome 7 of the
   Heritage Overlay and the privacy and visual amenity of adjoining properties.”

2. Applicant’s part Responses in relation to expressed concerns regarding relocation of character
   house and related traditional character aspects of current proposal:
   As outlined in the opening section of this correspondence, VAULT will address the various issues
   raised regarding the proposed relocation of the subject character building while also responding
   to the related traditional character design issues raised by Council. Given the sequential nature of
   the various traditional character issues raised, for the purpose of clarity, it is proposed to address
   these issues in the same order as outlined in the preceding section (and in the Information
   Request letter itself).

      Council commentary: “The proposed development does not adequately respond to the Overall
      and Specific Outcomes of the Heritage Overlay as it does not provide for the retention of the
      existing building. It is noted that the following comments were provided in response to a pre-
      lodgement meeting held 26 November 2019.”




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