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

3. Development Intent – Proposed Change

The applicant is proposing a Minor Change to the existing detached dwelling at Unit 9, 512 David Low
Way, Castaways Beach. The minor change will consist of:

          • New landscaping treatment to the street frontage,
          • Replacement of the existing deck (wood rot damage),

          • Extension to the existing deck, and
          • New pedestrian pathway.

The intended changes are reflected in the Proposed Site Plan prepared by Casa Concepts and the
Proposed Landscape Plan prepared by North Coast Environmental Services and are enclosed within
Appendix A and Appendix B respectfully.

The existing northern deck is made from timber which has been severely damaged by wood rot. The new
owners of the property wish to replace the existing deck. This deck is within the building envelope as
depicted in the Proposed Site Plan (Appendix A). As part of this replacement the owners seek a minor
extension of this area to increase accessibility and usability of the deck.

The applicants also seek to install a new pedestrian walkway to the house which brings guest to the front
of the house, as opposed to the existing pathway which directs pedestrians to the side of the house. This
will require a new pedestrian walkway from the existing driveway to the proposed extended deck via the
front yard.

To enhance the visual amenity and street appeal of the site, the applicants wish to landscape the front
yard and walkway. The landscaping treatment will consist of additional plantings to the existing turfed
area. No changes to the existing retaining wall along the frontage of Marcus Dune Court are proposed.

3.1   Change to Front External Deck Areas

As demonstrated within the Proposed Site Plan enclosed within Appendix A, the applicant is seeking to
not only replace the existing external front deck, bust also wishes to extend this area. The new external
deck area outside of the approved building envelope is approximately 22.5m2. This equates to 2.8% of the
total site area.

The external deck areas are to be constructed from treated timber which is a materiality consistent to the
existing deck. The decking will be spaced to permit rainwater to be captured by the ground below. The
proposed deck extension will be slightly raised from the existing deck area by approximately 180mm so as
to minimise any disturbance to the existing ground. No major earth works are required in order to construct
the deck extension. The deck is supported by 300mm x 300mm footings which are considered minor and
inconsequential.

The proposed landscaping treatments have been specifically designed to blend and soften the deck
extension into the front yard, thereby increasing the amenity enjoyed by the owners and well as the
surrounding properties.    Notwithstanding the proposed landscaping treatments, the existing hedge
planted in the last few years between the boundary retaining wall and Marcus Dune Court screens the


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