Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
The proposed upper floor balcony poses some overlooking to the adjoining property but again
will be overlooking the carport roof and the outdoor areas will be screened by shade cloth. The
adjoining outdoor living area is located to the rear of the property and to the front setback which
contains a swimming pool. This area will be predominantly screened by the carport roof and is
approximately 20 metres from the proposed balcony.
The verandah, bedroom one window and balcony will not overlook any habitable room windows
and will have little impact on privacy between the adjoining properties.
The applicant has been asked whether they would consider screening the western side of the
balcony, however, with the location and potential views to the parkland this is not preferable.
Although the adjoining neighbours have objected to the proposed dwelling with regards to loss
of privacy, it is considered that the proposed dwelling will not overlook any habitable room
windows, and will not affect the outdoor living areas to the rear of front of the property.
Overall, it is considered that the proposed verandah, bedroom 1 window and balcony meet with
the performance criteria for the following reasons:-
The balcony, verandah and bedroom one window will predominantly overlook a carport
and covered pergola;
There will be no overlooking of habitable room windows; and
minimal impact on overlooking to outdoor living areas or habitable room windows.
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.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
That, in accordance with Part 4 of the Town of Cambridge Town Planning Scheme No. 1,
Council APPROVES the application for a two-storey dwelling submitted by N Gibbney at Lot
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