20241119-Response to further advice notice · MCU21/0228.02

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Clothes Drying Areas
18. Each dwelling unit must be provided with access to an outdoor clothes line which is screened from public view.

As shown in photo 6 below the permanent screen complies with the requirements of Condition 18 by screening the
clothes line. We contend that it is not feasible to fully comply with both conditions which have conflicting requirements. It
is considered that the proposed angular screening (which provides for some solar access, ventilation and attractive
articulation of the façade) adequately complies with both conditions as far as possible.




Photo 6 – internal view of the clothesline of Unit 2 and accompanying screen to balcony 2

Furthermore, the applicant’s private certifier, Pure Building Approvals, was requested to undertake an assessment of
whether the space is ‘enclosed’ as suggested by Council. The private certifier advised that it cannot be regarded as
enclosed as “the balcony provides ventilation, therefore cannot be considered as a room or enclosed space, as its not
weatherproof.” More on this statement and justification is provided in Attachment C.

Condition 14 specifically refers to permanent fixtures such as shutters, louvres, glass panelling or the like. The listed
fixtures are all able to be fully closed and therefore are capable of providing full weather protection unlike the subject
screen.




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