2450/21
RETENTION: The development consists of amendments to permission ABP-302956-18 and Planning Ref. No. 3773/18. 1. Alterations to the roof materials and roof height to the front porch (increased by 300mm), main ridge (reduced by 300mm), and rear parapet (increased by 500mm). 2. Amendments to the site boundary. 3. Metal railing to wrap around the site on the east elevation, along with all associated and ancillary site and development works.
Core Planning Reasoning
The development, consisting of the retention of modifications to a previously permitted dwelling, is considered acceptable as it aligns with the Z1 residential zoning objective, integrates successfully with the existing streetscape, and does not result in significant adverse impacts on neighboring residential amenities through overlooking, overshadowing, or overbearing appearance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The substitution of a fibreglass flat roof and parapet wall for the permitted zinc roof is architecturally compatible with the streetscape and represents a positive design symmetry from the public realm.
- The minor increases in building height and width result in only marginal changes to the potential for overshadowing and are not considered to have a significant overbearing impact on the adjoining property.
- Potential for overlooking from the upper floor bedroom is restricted by the site context and does not materially alter the impact relative to the previously permitted scheme, thus not requiring opaque glazing.