Council meeting agenda - 4 June 2012 - Clarence City Council

CLARENCE CITY COUNCIL – PLANNING AUTHORITY MATTERS- 4 JUNE 2012 37
“(k) Non-residential use and development should respect the
residential amenity of the area”.
The intent of the proposed enclosure is to reduce the noise emissions
created by the swim centre’s heat pump in respect of the residential
amenity of the area.
In summary, the proposed development complies with the
requirements of the Residential zone in so far as adjacent properties are
affected.
4.4. External Referrals
No external referrals were required or undertaken as part of this application.
5. REPRESENTATION ISSUES
The proposal was advertised in accordance with statutory requirements and 1
representation was received. The following issues were raised by the representor.
5.1. Noise
Concern was raised that the noise levels recorded by the acoustic specialist
show that the heat pump exceeds permitted levels. This has detrimentally
impacted on the amenity of the adjoining northern residence, in particular the
rear bedroom as the heat pump runs during the night and also it has impacted
on the outdoor recreation areas. It is also noted that there is yet no gate to the
enclosure and it is questioned how such a gate could be effective at reducing
noise.
Concern is also raised that the opening and closing of the door to the
swimming pool is very noisy.
� Comment
The partially constructed Hebel sound enclosure is not effective alone
at reducing noise emissions to an acceptable level. The proposal is to
construct a sound-reducing structure within the enclosure over the heat
pump with an aim to further reduce noise.