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The desired outcomes of part3.1.6 Privacy in the HDCP is to “encourage development that isdesigned to provide reasonable privacy to adjacent properties”. Part 3.1.2(h) of the HDCP states that “an ingroundswimming pool is able to encroach to within 1 metre of the rear boundary,measured to the water line”. The proposed lap pool would be located 1metre from the rear boundary however, the majority of the pool would be locatedabove-ground. The dwelling house proposal complies and exceeds the setbackprescriptive measures of the HDCP apart from the lap pool. Under Clause 6.2, Council is required to assess the impactsof the works on adjoining properties, drainage patterns and the soil stabilityof the surrounding environment. Clause 5.10 of the HLEP sets out heritage conservationprovisions for Hornsby Shire.
Hornsby Shire has been grouped with Hunters Hill,Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, Mosman, North Sydney, Ryde, Northern Beaches andWilloughby to form the North District. The Greater Sydney Commission has realisedthe draft North District Plan which includes priorities and actions for theNorthern District for the next 20 years. The identified challenge forHornsby Shire will be to provide an additional 4,350 dwellings by 2021 withfurther strategic supply targets to be identified to deliver 97,000 additionaldwellings in the North pvc shutter near thornleigh District by 2036. The development would have reasonable and acceptable impactson the character and amenity of the surrounding built environment. Theproposal is consistent with the established character of the area of detacheddwellings on landscaped allotments. Objections have been raisedregarding the potential impacts of stormwater runoff into the adjacentpremises, No. 10 Kirkham Street and that the existing inter-allotment drainagesystem is not satisfactory.

The matters raised have been addressed in the bodyof the  report and conditions are recommended to minimise disruption toresidential amenity. The proposed development was placed on public exhibition andwas notified to adjoining and nearby landowners between 4 July and 18 July 2016and 30 September and 14 October 2016 in accordance with the Notification andExhibition requirements of the HDCP. During this period, Council received fivesubmissions from eight objectors including the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust. Objections have been raised regarding the impact of theproposal on the Heritage Conservation Area and the adjoining heritage listeddwelling at No. 8 Kirkham Street. The site is located within the Beecroft/Cheltenham HeritageConservation Area and is in the vicinity of a heritage item, namely a house atNo.
A Plan for Growing Sydney has been prepared by theNSW State Government to guide land use planning decisions for the next 20years. The Plan sets a strategy and actions for accommodatingSydney’s future population growth and identifies dwelling targets toensure supply meets demand. The Plan identifies that the most suitableareas for new housing are in locations close to jobs, public transport,community facilities and services. Our range also includes several exclusive home décor products that are designed to complement your new doors and complete your Sydney North West home renovation. We offer decorative and customisable wall paneling for Castle Hill homes, to add interest to flat walls, as well as hinged or bi-fold plantation shutters that give you more control over light and privacy. We also have a selection of sleek and resilient canopies for UV and basic weather protection at external entrances.

The proposed setback areasadjoining ground floor units form common open space landscaped areas inaccordance with this principle. During construction works, theexisting ground levels of open space areas and natural landscape features,(including natural rock-outcrops, vegetation, soil and watercourses) must notbe altered unless otherwise nominated on the approved plans. In addressing these concerns, amended plans were received onthe 26 September changing the white garage door to dark timber cladding asrequested by Council. Further, as discussed in Part 2.1.2 of this report, thedesign and siting of the proposal on a battle-axe allotment would not havesignificant impacts on the adjoining heritage item or the conservation areagiven appropriate building separation, construction materials and distance fromthe street. This report identifies how inclusive playgrounds can be deliveredwithin Council’s existing budget allocations.
The independent town planningconsultant recommends approval of the development application subject torecommended conditions. The remaining Units 2-17 are designed for SRV access off thedriveway along the eastern side of the building. The units are allocated therequired car parking provision for industrial use (1 space @ 100m2GLFA) in accordance with HDCP. However, as the site fallssteeply to the south, filling of the site (with retaining wall) or theestablishment of industrial units (as proposed) is required at the greatestslope extent to achieve a level building pad.

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The matters of non-compliance aredetailed below, as well as a brief discussion on compliance with relevantdesired outcomes. Clause 5.10 of the HLEP sets out heritageconservation provisions for Hornsby Shire. The site does not include aheritage item and is not located in a heritage conservation area. Based on this assessment, it is considered that compliancewith the development standard would be unreasonable and unnecessary in thecircumstances of the case. To permit a height ofbuildings that is appropriate for the site constraints, development potentialand infrastructure capacity of the locality. The development application has been assessed having regardto the ‘A Plan for Growing Sydney’, the ‘’DraftNorth District Plan’ and the matters for consideration prescribedunder Section 79C of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979(the Act).
The applicant submitted a flora and fauna assessmentprepared by Ecotone Ecological Consultants dated 10 September 2013. Clause 20 of HSLEPrequires development consent for all development below mean high water mark. The proposed development has been assessed having regard tothe provisions of the Hornsby Shire Local Environmental Plan 1994 (HSLEP) asfollows. Giving clause 55 EPARegulation “the widest interpretation which its language permits”we conclude that the decision to agree to the amendment of the DA to the 4 lotproposal was a decision which was open to the Council to make. A copy of the legal advice from Peter Tomasetti SC forms anattachment to this report.

Any future non-compliance would be subject to complianceinvestigations by Council. The site is surrounded by warehouse and distributionactivities, concrete pump manufacturer, mechanical repairs, self-storage unitsand pharmaceutical industry. The northern side of Sefton Road opposite the siteis a low density residential area with single and two storey dwelling houses.