Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY 28 AUGUST 2012
Overall in view of the above comments, it is considered that the proposed setback of the
development from the Railway Parade boundary is acceptable and satisfies the performance
criteria for the following reasons:-
• does not have a significant detrimental impact on the streetscape,
• conforms with the existing and desired character of the streetscape.
Buildings on boundary
Setback of store, kitchen and
living room wall to
right/eastern boundary
Performance criteria:
Proposed
Nil setback with a
boundary wall
Acceptable development
provision
1.0 metre setback
Buildings built up to boundaries other than the street boundary where it is desirable to do so
in order to:
• make effective use of space; or
• enhance privacy; or
• otherwise enhance the amenity of the development;
• not have any significant adverse effect on the amenity of the adjoining property; and
• ensure that direct sun to major openings to habitable rooms and outdoor living areas of
adjoining properties is not restricted.
The location of the boundary wall on the eastern boundary allows adjoining properties to
maintain access to the northern sun and also prevents an impact on adjoining neighbours'
access to the morning sun. The wall will have some impact on access to direct sun during
the afternoon to the adjacent lot to the east, however, meets the acceptable development
requirements regarding overshadowing. The wall is relatively low at a maximum of 2.5
metres in height, and is a length of 8.7 metres, so the building bulk is minimised.
The wall will abut the rear boundary of the adjacent lot to the east with a narrow outdoor
passageway to the laundry, utilised by the residents, and window to the kitchen. It will not
adjoin the major outdoor living area located to the south-east of the neighbouring site.
Given the zoning of the lot at R30 and the location within a relatively built up area of West
Leederville, the proposal of such a boundary wall is not considered insurgent to the current
and future development within the immediate locality.
Overall in view of the above comments, it is considered that the proposed store, kitchen and
living room wall on the right/eastern side boundary is acceptable and satisfies the
performance criteria for the following reason:-
• does not have a significant adverse impact on the amenity of adjoining properties.
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