Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
To the rear of the property, the building measures between 5.2 metres and 5.7 metres above
the natural ground level and will therefore have little impact on the adjoining property to the
north. The dwelling will not affect any views of significance and is set back in 2.5 metres in
excess of the required front setback therefore reducing the impacts of bulk to the street and
ensuring the impact of the over height sections are minimised to the adjoining properties.
The adjoining owner to the west has objected to the proposed height (between 0.4 metres and
0.15 metres in excess of the permissible height on her boundary) with regards to scale and
overshadowing. It is noted that this dwelling will be larger than many other dwellings on the
street. Also, any shadow cast from the dwelling will be directed to the rear of the property and
will have limited impact on the dwelling to the west.
Overall, it is considered that the proposed height meets the performance criteria for the
following reasons:-
the dwelling is well set back from the street to ensure that the overall bulk is minimised;
and
minimal impact on overshadowing or access to views of significance for adjoining
properties.
POLICY/STATUTORY IMPLICATIONS:
There are no policy or statutory implications related to this report. The proposal was assessed
against the provisions of the Residential Design Codes (R Codes), Town Planning Scheme
No.1, and the Town Planning Scheme Policy Manual.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications related to this report.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION:
Consideration of this application is consistent with the Town's Strategic Plan 2009-2020 for the
priority area 'Planning for our Community'.
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION:
This matter has been assessed under the Community Consultation Policy. The requirements for
consultation have been satisfied under the statutory provisions of the Town Planning Scheme.
ATTACHMENTS:
Nil.
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