Minutes of the ordinary Council meeting - 25 September 2012

Protection of Views
DCP22 does not provide for protection of views however the principles to be applied
to applications to determine the impact of the development on the views enjoyed
by adjoining properties have been considered.
The original application has a 5m set back from Grandview Parade which completely
blocked the views from 3 Grandview Parade. However, the applicant has agreed to
move the dwelling a further 2m, a total of 7m further to the rear of the site to allow
adequate view sharing from No. 3 (Appendix J - Page SE206).
Step 1
Where views will be affected:
“Water views are more valuable than land views.”
Comment
The views are water views. Views are maintained with a 7m setback.
Step 2
Where are views obtained from?
“Views across side boundaries cannot be protected by unreasonable requirements.”
“Views from sitting positions cannot be protected by unreasonable requirements.”
Comment
The view from the adjoining dwelling is across the side boundary.
Step 3
Where is the impact?
“Views from living areas and kitchens are more important than from bedrooms and
service areas.”
The losses of view sharing are from the living and kitchen areas
“Assess view loss in qualitative terms-
Minor
Comment
The views from the adjoining dwellings balcony and living room door at standing
height is shown at (Appendix G - Page SE203).
Step 4
Is the proposal reasonable?
The proposal complies with other controls in the DCP22.
“If it does comply would a more clever design provide the same development
potential and amenity and reduce the impact on views? If not, impact probably
considered as capable and view sharing reasonable”.
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