Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY 28 AUGUST 2012
Neighbour submission
The Town notified the owner of the property adjoining the subject site, being No. 23 The
Grove to the north-eastern side. A submission was received from this owner objecting to the
nil setback of the proposed double carport.
Performance criteria assessment
Buildings on boundary
Proposed
Acceptable development provision
Carport side setback Nil 1 metres
Performance criteria:
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 carport is set back nil to the north-eastern boundary in lieu of the required 1
metre. The structure is to replace an existing single carport structure that is also positioned
on the boundary.
The existing solid boundary wall will ensure that no issues arise in relation to privacy, and
the open-style carport will not prevent sun access to habitable rooms. It is noted that the
pitched roof of the proposed carport, as well as its materials of construction, are to match
those of the existing dwelling on the subject site. This ensures that the amenity of adjoining
neighbours will not be adversely impacted by the new carport structure.
Overall, in view of the above comments, it is considered that the reduced side boundary
setback is acceptable and satisfies the performance criteria for the following reasons:-
• the carport will not have any significant adverse impact on the amenity of the adjoining
property.
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.
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