MEETING OF COUNCIL - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013sun access, it is noted that overshadowing of the adjoining property to the south has beencalculated at 13.7 percent (or 88.58m 2 ), which is within the acceptable development criteria.Overall in view of the above comments, and notwithstanding neighbour concerns, it isconsidered that the proposed height of the development is acceptable and satisfies theperformance criteria for the following reason:-• the additional height of the dwelling is unlikely to have a significant detrimental impact onthe streetscape or the amenity of neighbouring properties.Visual privacyRear verandahPerformance criteria:Proposed• 3.2 metres to southernside boundary withincone of vision• 4.0m metres to northernside boundary withincone of visionAcceptable development provision7.5 metres within the cone of visionDirect overlooking of active habitable spaces and outdoor living areas of other dwellings isminimised by building layout, location and design of major openings and outdoor activehabitable spaces, screening devices and landscape, or remoteness.Effective location of major openings and outdoor active habitable spaces to avoidoverlooking is preferred to the use of screening devices or obscured glass.Where these are used, they should be integrated with the building design and have minimalimpact on residents’ or neighbours’ amenity.Where opposite windows are offset from the edge of one window to the edge of another, the distanceof the offset should be sufficient to limit views into adjacent windows.In respect to overlooking towards the southern neighbour, it is noted that privacy screening to1.65 metres has been provided along the southern side of the verandah. This screening directsoverlooking towards the rear yard area of the subject site and limits overlooking within the coneof vision to a small section along the side of the lot to the south. It is also noted that the ownersintend to maintain the mature trees along the southern boundary which will assist in theprovision of privacy between neighbours. The existing boundary fence along the southern sideboundary will also act as further screening to prevent any direct overlooking.The property to the north contains no major openings or outdoor living areas which could beoverlooked from the proposed verandah. A rear pool area will not be visible from the verandah.The extent of overlooking is therefore considered minor and will have minimal impact uponneighbour's amenity.Overall in view of the above comments, it is considered that the potential overlooking from thedevelopment is acceptable and complies with the performance criteria for the followingreasons:-• overlooking of the adjoining property to the south is minimised though screening andexisting mature vegetation;H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\13 MINUTES\FEBRUARY 2013\B DV.DOCX 87