Change Application - U9,512 DLW, Castaways - Planning Report · 132001.210140.1

                                             dramatically change the built form of the house.
                                             The proposed landscaping treatments result in an enhanced
                                             outcome over the existing turfed area and increase the
                                             ecological values of the site.
                                             The existing hedge screens a majority of the proposed
                                             landscaping works from view of the street front.
 Changes the ability of the proposal to      The landscaping works do not alter the use as intended.
 operate as intended
 Removes a component that is integral        The proposed minor change will not alter the operation of the
 to the operation of the development
                                             development.
 Significantly impacts on traffic flow and   No impacts will be as a result of the proposed Minor Change
 the transport network, such as
                                             application.
 increasing traffic to the site
 Introduces new impacts or increases         The redesign presents an improved outcome for the dwelling
 the severity of known impacts
                                             with improved visitor access, and an enhanced landscaped
                                             front yard.
                                             The plants selected are those which are appropriate for the
                                             site and will consume less water than the existing turf. The
                                             landscaping proposed enhances the ecological value of the
                                             site and is in keeping with the surrounding vegetation and
                                             plantings used in the estate.
 Removes an incentive or offset              The change represents an inconsequential change to the use
 component that would have balanced
                                             of the dwelling. The landscape works present enhance the
 a negative impact of the development
                                             visual amenity of the front yard for the residents and
                                             surrounding properties. No incentive or offset component will
                                             be impacted as a result of the proposed Minor Change.
 Impacts on infrastructure provisions        The proposed Minor Change will not impact upon any
                                             infrastructure network.




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