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 Branksome Gardens 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 garage and
carport wall
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 proposed boundary wall is solid for a 11.26 metre section, the garage, and open for a
further 5.143 metre section towards the front of the lot, the carport. It reaches a maximum
wall height of 2.79 metres. Being single storey and low in overall height the boundary wall
will not present an imposing structure in terms of building bulk and will not significantly
impact the amenity of the adjoining lot.
The boundary wall will adjoin a proposed 6.0 metre boundary wall to a garage on the
adjacent lot to the south-east. The majority of the wall will abut this wall and the proposed
driveway to the neighbour's garage. The garage wall only projects pasts the adjoining
boundary wall for a length of 1.5 metres so will not have a significant impact on the
neighbours outdoor living area or kitchen window.
Overall in view of the above comments, it is considered that the proposed garage and
carport wall on the south-east/right 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.
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.
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