Core Planning Reasoning
The development represents inappropriate backland/infill development that would be visually intrusive and dominant relative to adjoining properties, while also posing a public safety hazard due to inadequate vehicular and pedestrian access via a narrow laneway.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed three-storey massing and architectural expression are poorly integrated into the site context, resulting in an overbearing impact on adjacent single-storey cottages.
- The proposed access via James's Lane is restricted in width, lacks pedestrian facilities, and has poor sightlines, making it unsuitable for increased traffic and hazardous to public safety.
- The development fails to provide high-quality residential amenity for future occupants due to sub-standard private open space orientation and poor layout design.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy DL 1Policy HO 07Objective HO 08Objective HO 09Chapter 14Chapter 15Section 15.4.7Section 15.2.2Section 15.4.3Section 15.6.7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a three-storey apartment block (6 units) on a 0.3ha backland site located behind two cottages on James's Lane, Newbridge. While the Inspector acknowledged that residential infill is acceptable in principle under the 'Objective B' zoning, the specific design was deemed a poor response to the site's low-rise context. The Inspector highlighted significant deficiencies in the application, including the absence of a shadow impact assessment, lack of pre-conne...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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