ASTP-Rspns_To_RFI

Information Request Item No.                                                            Response
6. Gross Floor Area                                                                     Please refer to the revised Building Design Plans in Attachment 1, which include a
The ground floor plan gross floor area (GFA) calculations appear to exclude the         corrected gross floor area calculation for the ground level on Sheet 03E. It is noted
laundry sink. While this may be a minor discrepancy and be a small area this area is    that the plot ratio of the development remains compliant.
to be shown and included in GFA, plot ratio calculations.

Information Request
Provide revise plans including the area in GFA and plot ratio calculations.
7. Fence height                                                                         Please refer to the revised Civil Engineering Plans prepared by ingeniir in Attachment
The plans provided show a fence/retaining wall height of 3 metres in sections. It is    2. As shown on Sheet C06, the change in surface levels onsite is a result of cut, rather
unclear why a fence more than 2 metres is required along the side and rear boundary     than fill earthworks. As such, the retaining walls with fencing over will be visible
is required. Fence heights greater than 2 metres from natural ground should not be      internally only. The neighbouring allotments will not suffer any loss of amenity or
a solution to combat privacy issues, as this alone creates amenity impacts for          privacy as the boundary fence height will be 1.8 metres from the natural ground
adjoining properties.                                                                   level, being the finished ground level on the adjoining properties.
Information Required
Provide amended plans that reduce the cumulative fence/retaining wall height to be      Overall, the earthworks and retaining walls are required due to the topography of
no more than 2 metres from natural ground along the side and rear boundaries.           the site, being higher at the rear.

                                                                                        This matter was raised and discussed in the meeting with Council on 28 July 2022,
                                                                                        and it is understood that Council are supportive of the proposed fence and retaining
                                                                                        wall heights, given that they will not cause amenity or privacy issues for the adjoining
                                                                                        sites.
8. Front fence, wall                                                                    Please refer to the revised Building Design Plans in Attachment 1, which illustrate
The proposed front fence is 1.8 metres high in lieu of 1.2 metres in accordance with    the provision of a front fence that is 1.75 metres high with a combination of solid
AO17.1 of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code. The reasoning for the fence         sections and sections with battens to achieve partial transparency. It is noted that
height is outlined to be for the purpose of combatting privacy concerns. Increased      the purpose of the fence is not relied upon to demonstrate its suitability.
fence height for the purpose of reducing privacy issues should not be relied upon, as
it unduly impacting streetscape character.                                              This proposed front fencing outcome is appropriate, and complies with PO17, on the
                                                                                        following basis:




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