Minor Change - Planning Report Duplex Sept 21 · 131998.981050.2

3.2        Breach Action
On the 1 May 2019, Council issued a breach letter to the previous owner (J Briggs) regarding the
use of the downstairs unit 2 area as a self-contained unit. To resolve the matter, Council suggested
removing the unapproved section and complying with the approved plans.
The owner of unit 2 has resolved to not use this downstairs unapproved area, as the proposed
development cannot comply with the minimum 0.45:1 plot ratio requirement. In this regard, the
following photos show this downstairs area which was decommissioned and used as a storage space
for non-habitable purposes.




Figure 3: Photos of the Lower Ground Floor Areas east of the existing stairwell (22 June 2019).
On the 27 June 2019, an application was made to change conditions 15 (approved plans) and 16
(4m rear setback) of 12612 DA, to allow for the existing decks on the middle floor. The application
was subsequently withdrawn on the 24 September 2019 and the current owner has removed the
deck unapproved extension.
The property was sold in late 2020 and the new owner has inherited the issues associated with the
undercroft area.


4.0       Proposed Development Details
This current application seeks approval for the following changes:
      -   Formalise existing undercroft area, including removal of screen doors and new high level
          louvred windows and screening devices between the property and the southern property
          boundary.
      -   Enclose deck on Upper Floor (6m2)




Figure 4: Proposal Site Plans




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