The Town has received a development application for Three Grouped Dwellings (Two New Dwelling to the Rear of One Existing Dwelling) at the above-mentioned property. Proposed works consist of a two-storey building, retaining and associated parking area.

In accordance with Local Planning Policy 37 – Community Consultation on Planning Proposals, you are invited to comment on the following:

• Boundary Setbacks – The Residential Design Codes prescribes the minimum setback distance of buildings from boundaries other than the street. The application proposes variations to the setback of the following walls:
  • Upper Floor wall to kitchen pantry of Unit 2 – 1.5 metres required; 1 metre proposed to common boundary with 41 Teague Street.
  • Upper Floor wall of Units 1 and 2 - 3 metre setback required for 3 metre length wall portion where wall length exceeds 14 metres; predominantly 1.8 metre setback proposed (1.5m minimum, 2.1m maximum) to the common boundary with 138 Shepperton Road with wall length of 15.1 metres.
  • Upper Floor wall to kitchen pantry of Unit 1 – 1.5 metres required; 1 metre proposed to common boundary with 45 Teague Street.

• Maximum Height of Boundary Wall – A boundary wall to the common boundary with 45 Teague Street is proposed with a maximum height of 4.05 metres* above natural ground level in lieu of a maximum height of 3.5 metres as permitted under the Residential Design Codes.

*This height measurement is taken from the approximate existing ground level at 4/45 Teague Street, and therefore includes the height of any existing/proposed retaining wall(s)

Please note that the above mentioned matters will be considered based on the merits of the case, and with regard to the relevant design principles and any comments received from nearby affected landowner(s) and occupier(s).

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

3.4 Lot boundary setbacks

3.4 (Lot boundary setbacks) – boundary wall