Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development represents overdevelopment of a restricted brownfield site, resulting in poor residential amenity for future occupants due to inadequate communal space and unit configuration, while significantly injuring the amenities of neighboring properties through loss of privacy and overshadowing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, massing, and design of the proposal are incongruous with the existing streetscape and period character of the area, constituting an over-intensification of the restricted site.
- The scheme fails to comply with the Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments (2020) regarding the required percentage of unit types and the provision of communal open space.
- The development would result in significant negative impacts on the residential amenity of adjoining properties, specifically through undue overshadowing and a loss of privacy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective APolicy Objective PHP19Section 12.3.7Section 12.3.7.7
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of single-storey extensions and sheds at 27/28 Sandycove Road to facilitate the construction of five duplex apartments and a change of use for 157 sq m of commercial space. The 0.05ha site is located within a terrace of period properties and is accessed via a narrow laneway. While residential development is acceptable in principle under the 'A' zoning, the Inspector found the execution flawed. Key concerns included the 'poor urban design solution' that fai...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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