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 to the The application is not considered to positively existing neighbourhood character or neighbourhood and the site. reflect the existing and preferred character of contributes to a preferred neighbourhood the area due to the built form and visual The proposed design must respect the existing or character. impacts to the existing streetscape. preferred neighbourhood character and respond to To ensure that the design responds to the the features of the site. Although the application proposed construction features of the site and the surrounding area. materials generally seen within the coastal area such and exposed raw timbers and clear glazing, the design in its current form lacks a transitional built form to the surrounding single and double storey built form. Given the site’s exposure, it is not considered that “landmark” the application would provide for a positive planning outcome in relation to the existing and preferred neighbourhood character. 55.02-2 Residential policy objectives Standard B2 Complies To ensure that residential development is An application must be accompanied by a written As set out above, the application complies with provided in accordance with any policy for statement to the satisfaction of the responsible the planning policy framework. The required housing in the State Planning Policy authority that describes how the development is written statement has been provided. Framework and the Local Planning Policy consistent with any relevant policy for housing in Framework, including the Municipal Strategic the State Planning Policy Framework and the Local Statement and local planning policies. Planning Policy Framework, including the Municipal Strategic Statement and local planning To support medium densities in areas where policies. development can take advantage of public transport and community infrastructure and services. 55.02-3
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 The application is not considered to positively reflect the existing and preferred character of the area due to the built form and visual impacts to the existing streetscape. Although the application proposed construction materials generally seen within the coastal area such and exposed raw timbers and clear glazing, the design in its current form lacks a transitional built form to the surrounding single and double storey built form. Given the site’s “landmark” exposure, it is not considered that the application would provide for a positive planning outcome in relation to the existing and preferred neighbourhood character. 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. 55.02-3
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