Clause 55 - ResCode Assessment Two or More Dwellings on a Lot – The development is required to be assessed against Clause 55 as set out below: 55.02-1 Neighbourhood character objectives Standard B1 Does not comply To ensure that the design respects the The design response must be appropriate It is considered that the proposal is not respectful of the existing neighbourhood character or to the neighbourhood and the site. existing neighbourhood character. contributes to a preferred The proposed design must respect the The private open space for dwellings fronting High Street is neighbourhood character. existing or preferred neighbourhood located within the front setback which is not consistent with To ensure that the design responds to character and respond to the features of the adjoining developments. the features of the site and the site. The intensity of the development is also out of character for surrounding area. an area which is identified as an area of Incremental Change. 55.02-2 Residential policy objectives Standard B2 Complies To ensure that residential development An application must be accompanied by a As set out above, the application complies with the planning is provided in accordance with any policy written statement to the satisfaction of the policy framework. The required written statement has been for housing in the State Planning Policy responsible authority that describes how provided. Framework and the Local Planning the development is consistent with any Policy Framework, including the relevant policy for housing in the State Municipal Strategic Statement and local Planning Policy Framework and the Local planning policies. Planning Policy Framework, including the Municipal Strategic Statement and local To support medium densities in areas planning policies. where development can take advantage of public transport and community infrastructure and services.
Clause 55 - ResCode Assessment – Two or More Dwellings on a Lot The development is required to be assessed against Clause 55 as set out below: 55.02-1 Neighbourhood character objectives To ensure that the design respects the existing neighbourhood character or contributes to a preferred neighbourhood character. To ensure that the design responds to the features of the site and the surrounding area. Standard B1 The design response must be appropriate to the neighbourhood and the site. The proposed design must respect the existing or preferred neighbourhood character and respond to the features of the site. Does not comply It is considered that the proposal is not respectful of the existing neighbourhood character. The private open space for dwellings fronting High Street is located within the front setback which is not consistent with adjoining developments. The intensity of the development is also out of character for an area which is identified as an area of Incremental Change. 55.02-2 Residential policy objectives To ensure that residential development is provided in accordance with any policy for housing in the State Planning Policy Framework and the Local Planning Policy Framework, including the Municipal Strategic Statement and local planning policies. To support medium densities in areas where development can take advantage of public transport and community infrastructure and services. Standard B2 An application must be accompanied by a written statement to the satisfaction of the responsible authority that describes how the development is consistent with any relevant policy for housing in the State Planning Policy Framework and the Local Planning Policy Framework, including the Municipal Strategic Statement and local planning policies. Complies As set out above, the application complies with the planning policy framework. The required written statement has been provided.
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