2482/21
Permission sought for sub-dividing existing two storey end of terrace house into 1 no. 3 bedroom apartment at ground floor level (101.02 sqm) and 1 no. 3 bedroom apartment at first and attic floor levels complete with ground floor entrance hall (128.48 sqm). Construction works to include new two storey pitched roof extension to side (33.98 sqm), single storey flat roof extension to rear (17.54 sqm) with screened roof terrace over, raising floor and eaves level of rear two storey return to match existing house and new attic conversion complete with dormer roof extension to rear (27.70 sqm). There will be 1 no. new apartment entrance door within side/west elevation facing onto Ellesmere Avenue, new windows to front/side and rear elevations, velux roof windows to front and side elevations, complete with internal alterations and all associated site works.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends granting permission as the development is consistent with the 'Z1' residential zoning, complies with quantitative development management standards regarding plot ratio and site coverage, and would not adversely affect the residential or visual amenities of the surrounding area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed subdivision of the dwelling into two 3-bed apartments is acceptable in principle under the Z1 zoning objective and the site's accessible inner-suburban location.
- The development does not constitute overdevelopment, as it adheres to plot ratio and site coverage standards and exceeds minimum apartment floor area and private open space requirements.
- Potential impacts on residential amenity, specifically regarding the roof terrace and overlooking, are sufficiently mitigated by existing setbacks and proposed screening conditions.