Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU25 0021 (As Published) · MCU25/0021

               AO13.1         Front fences or walls are set back an average of 1 metre and are articulated to
                              provide visual interest by stepping the design at a maximum of 5 metre intervals.

               Acceptable Outcome AO13.2 of the High Density Residential Zone states:

               AO13.2         Where located on the boundary:
                              (a) the solid portion of front fences and walls is no more than 1.2 metres high; or
                              (b) the walls contain openings or materials that ensure it is 50% transparent and has
                                  a height not exceeding 1.8 metres.

               The proposal seeks to include a fence height of 2m at the highest point in lieu of 1.8m and does
               not provide an average setback of 1m at 5m intervals and does not adopt the acceptable outcome
               AO13.1 and AO13.2 of the High Density Residential Zone. As such, the proposal requires
               assessment against the performance outcome PO13:

               Front                              fences                           and                   walls
               PO13           Front fences and walls are designed and sited to:
                              (a) contribute to the attractiveness of the streetscape;
                              (b) be compatible with the existing streetscape character;
                              (c) avoid interference with movement of surface stormwater;
                              (d) allow for casual surveillance of the street;
                              (e) provide planting in front of solid fences and walls; and
                              (f) ensure plantings between the front fence and the footpath does not create an
                                  impediment for pedestrians using the footpath.

                    (a) The proposed fencing includes variation to material and presents visual interest to the
                        street. The exceedance to fence height is limited to the eastern portion of the frontage
                        boundary due to the slope of the site. The fence contributes to the attractiveness of the
                        street by providing materials considerate of the coastal landscape.

                    (b) Park Crescent includes a mixture of block wall fencing up to 1.8m in height. The fencing
                        proposed includes stone, open battens and block work and softens the visual impact of the
                        built form to the street thereby remaining compatible with the existing development within
                        Park Crescent.

                    (c) The development demonstrates stormwater management is achieved, and the fence does
                        not interfere with the movement of surface stormwater.

                    (d) The proposed fencing is not of a height, bulk or scale that disrupts casual surveillance to
                        the street.

                    (e) The dwelling house is provided with a 2m wide landscape buffer to the street and provides
                        landscaping forward of the front fencing.

                    (f) The proposed landscaping does not present vegetation that will create an impediment for
                        pedestrians using the footpath.

               The proposal satisfies the Performance Outcome PO13 of the High Density Residential Zone.

               Streetscape

               Acceptable Outcome AO10.5 of the High Density Residential Zone Code states:



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Version: 6, Version Date: 16/05/2025