Core Planning Reasoning
The development is recommended for grant because it is consistent with the 'Objective A' residential zoning, provides sustainable density for an intermediate suburban location, and incorporates design measures to safeguard the visual and residential amenities of adjacent properties while significantly improving local pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed high-density apartment form is appropriate for this 'intermediate' suburban location and is compatible with the zoning objective and emerging pattern of development in the area.
- Visual and overbearing impacts on the adjacent 'Ancrum' property and the wider landscape are adequately mitigated through design setbacks and the conditional omission of specific floor levels in Block A1.
- The proposed vehicular access through the existing Grange Hill estate is safe and adequate, and the project will deliver critical public safety improvements including a new toucan crossing and a 4m shared surface along Harold's Grange Road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective A (Residential Zoning)Objective B (Rural Amenity/Agriculture)Policy Objective CA6 (Retrofit & Reuse of Buildings)Policy Objective PHP18 (Residential Density)Policy Objective PHP20 (Protection of Existing Residential Amenity)Policy Objective PHP42 (Building Design & Height)Appendix 5: Building Height Strategy (specifically BH3)Section 12.3.2.2 (Density Guidelines)Section 13.1.2 (Transitional Zonal Areas)Section 12.8.3 (Public Open Space Standards)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of a dwelling for a 73-unit residential development (reduced to 67 units via conditions) and a 194sqm childcare facility across seven blocks up to six storeys in height. Situated on a 0.93ha site at Deerfield House, Harold's Grange Road, the project serves as Phase 3 of a larger residential masterplan. Despite third-party concerns regarding excessive density and height, the Inspector argues that the density (approx. 72 units/ha) is justified under the 2024 Co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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