5.2025.525.1 - 19 Leichardt Street ST JAMES

The Town has received a development application for 3x Residential single level grouped dwellings at the above-mentioned property. In accordance with Local Planning Policy 37 – Community Consultation on Planning Proposals, you are invited to comment on the following:

• Maximum Height of Boundary Wall – A boundary wall to the South-West boundary with a maximum height of 3.8 metres above natural ground level and a boundary wall to the North-West boundary with a maximum height of 3.6 metres above natural ground level in lieu of a maximum height of 3.5 metres as permitted under the Residential Design Codes.

• Fill and Retaining behind Street Setback Line - A retaining wall is proposed to be constructed along the south-western common boundary. The retaining wall is proposed to have a varying height of between 0.68 metres and 1.3 metres above natural ground level. The Residential Design Codes permit filling and associated retaining walls behind the street setback line and within 1.0 metre of a common boundary up to a maximum height of 500mm above natural ground level.

• Fill/Excavation within Street Setback Area – The application proposes excavation and associated retaining wall(s) between the street alignment and the dwelling’ or with a varying height of between 0 metres and 1.2 metres insert above the natural ground level. The Residential Design Codes permit filling or excavation within 3 metres of the street alignment or between the street and the building (whichever is the lesser) where it does not exceed 500mm from the natural ground level.

The relevant design principles that the proposal will be assessed against are as listed below:  

5.1.3 Lot boundary setbacks (Boundary Walls) 

5.3.7 Site works