Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
setback of the dwelling at # 311 so afternoon sun would not be restricted into their
courtyard.
As our proposed dwelling is of a single level and is positioned to the rear of the property,
there would be no issues relating to building bulk and would have minimal impact to the
streetscape.
Due to the orientation of the site, there will be no overshadowing concerns.
It is evident that the privacy of adjoining properties will be maintained as there are no
windows within close proximity of the side and rear lot boundaries which would permit
overlooking into habitable spaces.
Neighbour submission
The adjoining neighbours to the south, west and east were given a 14 day advertising period to
comment on the proposed ancillary accommodation application. One response was received
from the eastern neighbours and the following summarises their comments:-
When designing and constructing my new home careful consideration was given to the
outdoor living area at the rear of our property to ensure afternoon sunlight would not be
restricted from the area which includes a below ground spa pool.
Our enclosed garage which backs on to the area was minimised in height by lowering the
ground level, incorporated a flat roof and has a 5.6 metre setback from the rear boundary.
The proposed rear boundary setbacks including the planned double garage are 4.0
metres to 4.96 metres. As the planned garage is also higher than the natural ground level
at our property, it would not only restrict direct sunlight to our outdoor living area but the
proposed building bulk including a 25º pitched roof, would greatly impact on our outdoor
living area both with regards to over shadowing and the abovementioned direct sunlight
restrictions.
Assessment against the performance criteria
Boundary setbacks
Proposed
Acceptable development provision
Rear (south) setback 4.0 metres 6.0 metres
Performance criteria:
Buildings setback from boundaries other than street boundaries so as to:
provide adequate direct sun and ventilation to the building;
ensure adequate direct sun and ventilation being available to adjoining properties;
provide adequate direct sun to the building and appurtenant open spaces;
assist with protection of access to direct sun for adjoining properties;
assist in ameliorating the impacts of building bulk on adjoining properties; and
assist in protecting privacy between adjoining properties.
The proposed ancillary accommodation has a finished floor level below natural ground level at
all points on the lot. Similarly this finished floor level is below the natural ground level at the
southern and western boundary ranging between 0.55 metres and 2.35 metres below natural
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