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1 & 1A Lamond Drive, 1444 &
1444A Pacific Highway,
Turramurra
Item 20
DA1099/04
13 April 2005
There is a concern with regard <strong>to</strong> the length <strong>of</strong> the building. At 72 metres, it fills up the entire
Lamond Drive frontage. The resulting tunnel effect will block out all views/glimpses <strong>to</strong> the north
and <strong>to</strong> the east (especially relevant when No’s 3–11 Lamond Drive are developed).
An improved outcome may <strong>be</strong> achieved by splitting the development in<strong>to</strong> two more sympathetically
scaled modules which more appropriately reflect the character <strong>of</strong> the locality. (Refer Reason For
Refusal No 2.2)
Part 4.5 Residential Amenity
4.5.2 Visual Privacy
The application fails <strong>to</strong> satisfy the minimum separation requirements for the adjoining property at
No 5 Lamond Drive. Overlooking from the ro<strong>of</strong> terraces <strong>to</strong> this property will also have a
detrimental impact on that property’s amenity. However, these concerns are diminished as No 5
Lamond Drive is included in the adjacent Development Application (No. 0077/05). In that scheme,
the dwelling is demolished <strong>to</strong> make way for an elevated driveway <strong>to</strong> the basement car park.
4.5.5 Outdoor living
The application fails <strong>to</strong> provide for outdoor living which is compliant with the provisions <strong>of</strong>
DCP55. Specifically, Units A22, A32, A42, A23, A33 and A43do not provide for at least 12m 2 as
required for two <strong>be</strong>droom units. Additionally, Units B21, B31 and B32 do not provide the required
15m 2 which is necessary for 3 <strong>be</strong>droom units. The above units are generally located closer <strong>to</strong> the
Pacific Highway where the use <strong>of</strong> these areas may <strong>be</strong> limited due <strong>to</strong> poise and pollution impacts.
Part 4.6 Safety and security:
The proposed development will have high levels <strong>of</strong> safety and security due <strong>to</strong> its extensive length
along Finlay Road and resultant possibilities for street surveillance.
The three pedestrian pathways are clearly visible from the streets, with unimpeded sightlines, and
will <strong>be</strong> provided with lighting. Further, the residents’ basement parking areas all provide for lift
access <strong>to</strong> units without the need <strong>to</strong> enter on <strong>to</strong> Finlay Road.
All <strong>of</strong> the common open space areas will <strong>be</strong> overlooked by apartments, with no concealed or
entrapment areas.
Part 4.7 Social dimensions:
The application provides for an acceptable housing mix, as is required by Control 5 <strong>of</strong> Part 4.7.
This is evidenced by the fact that a range, comprising <strong>of</strong> 4 x 1 <strong>be</strong>droom apartments, 22 x 2 <strong>be</strong>droom
apartments and 16 x 3 <strong>be</strong>droom apartments, is proposed.
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