Council meeting agenda - 4 June 2012 - Clarence City Council

CLARENCE CITY COUNCIL – PLANNING AUTHORITY MATTERS- 4 JUNE 2012 36
Building
Height
Setback –
Northern
Rear
Setback –
western side
maximum of 7.5m
the maximum
height of the
proposed heat
pump enclosure is
2.7m above
natural ground
level
yes
0m 0m yes
0m 0m yes
In summary, the proposal complies with the standards relating to
building setbacks, height and services. The site has existing non-
conforming site cover and outdoor space, however, as the proposed
enclosure is unroofed and used for the swim centre, the proposed
development will not increase the existing non-conformity of the site
cover or outdoor space provided on the property.
� Specific Decision Requirements
Clause 6.1.4 provides the following Specific Decision Requirements
which are relevant to the proposal.
“(h) Appropriate separation should be provided between
buildings to ensure adequate solar access and
privacy”.
The panels of the sound enclosure would be maximum height of 1.8m
above natural ground level, which is the same height as a standard
boundary fence. Boundary fences under the Scheme are exempt to
2.1m above natural ground level. Any walls exceeding this height are
required to comply with building setback requirements.
Notwithstanding this, the proposed enclosure will not cause any undue
impact on adjoining properties through loss of privacy or solar access,
as additional overshadowing will be minimal (predominantly cast upon
the subject site) and the wall will prevent casual overlooking.