Built and Natural Environment - Reports
Ordinary Meeting - 29 May 2013
The site contains an existing Victorian style dwelling which City rate records indicate was constructed in 1910. The balance of the lot is largely clear with the exception of some large established trees which appear to be native, particularly in the rear half of the lot. Access to the lot is via a crossover on the eastern side of the property. The site is located within a well-established neighbourhood that enjoys good public transport coverage. The closest bus stop is approximately 50 metres west of the application site. The site is also very close to the recently redeveloped California Gully Oval and 400 metres from a convenience shop on Sandhurst Road and 500 metres from a convenience shop and community hub on the corner of Bright and Nelson Streets. Proposal The proposal seeks to subdivide the land into 6 lots that range in size from 234.28 square metres to 410.09 square metres (the lot for the existing dwelling). The new dwellings will be accessed via common property on the eastern side of the lot. 5 dwellings are proposed, all of which are three bedrooms. The pair of dwellings at the rear of the development are to be two storey, with the three other dwellings single storey. Each dwelling has an attached single garage with a tandem space in front which will be subject to modified plan requirement in order to meet the Planning Scheme standard. A new crossover and carport is proposed to serve the existing dwelling and this is to be located on the opposite (western) side of the lot from where the current crossover exits. Existing vegetation on the site is proposed to be removed; however the size of the lot (less than 4,000 square metres) means that vegetation removal does not require specific primary planning consent. The vegetation removal is still a relevant consideration in terms of the City’s adopted Character Policy and ResCode consideration of the proposal. Planning Controls - Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme The site is within a Residential 1 Zone which triggers the need for a permit to subdivide and construct the new dwellings only. The following clauses are relevant in the consideration of this proposal: State Planning Policy Framework: Open space (clause 11.03). Regional development (clause 11.05). Sustainable development (clause 15.02). Residential development (clause 16.01). Housing form (clause 16.02). Integrated transport (clause 18.01). Movement networks (clause 18.02). Municipal Strategic Statement: Municipal profile (clause 21.01). Key issues and influences (clause 21.02). PAGE 37