Planning assessment · MCU21/0171.01

     4. preserve existing vegetation that will help buffer development;
     5. allow for space and landscaping to be provided between buildings including adequate area at ground
        level for landscaping with trees, shrubs and outdoor living;
     6. be consistent with the predominant character of the streetscape; and
     7. protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts on ecologically important areas such as
        national parks, waterways and wetlands.

Town planning discussion – AO9.3 of the low density residential code ordinarily seeks a 1.5 metre side
setback up to 4.5 metres high, a 2 metre setback between 4.5-7.5m and a 2.5m setback above 7.5m high.
A flat 1 metre side setback is sought on the northern side of the dwelling however this setback achieves
the performance outcome in the following ways:

1.   A high level of amenity is maintained to the proposed dwelling and adjoining premises as a result of
     the side setback. The dwelling is a high quality built form that achieves substantial compliance with
     the relevant design criteria.

2. The proposed side setback does not impact or obstruct views of adjoining premises, nor does it cause
   overlooking into adjoining private open space. There will be a high degree of separation between
   the house and adjoining neighbour to the north to ensure no view obstruction or overlooking.

3. There will be ample distance between the proposed dwelling and the dwelling to the north. The
   adjacent linear reserve affords an additional 3.6 metres of separation between the dwelling and the
   dwelling to the north on 36 Plover. Combined with the 1 metre side setback provided, an overall
   setback to the adjoining side boundary of 4.6 metres is achieved. This is significantly more
   separation than the usual side setback requirement of 2 metres. In addition, the proposed dwelling
   design along the northern elevation has a large break in built form as a result of the internal
   courtyard. Below is an aerial plan showing the separation to the dwelling to the north and an extract
   from the proposal plan showing the break in built form along the northern dwelling façade.

     Aerial plan showing linear reserve providing separation to the north (in addition to setback)




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