Rescode: Maximum Street Setback

Variation 408

Objective

To facilitate consistent streetscapes by discouraging the siting of single dwellings at the rear of lots.

Decision Guidelines

The reporting authority may give its consent where a single dwelling, other than a fence, does not comply with regulation 408 of the Building Regulations 2006, if -

  1. The setback will be more appropriate taking into account the prevailing setbacks of existing buildings on nearby allotments; or
  2. The siting of the building is constrained by the shape and or dimensions of the allotment; or
  3. The siting of the building is constrained by the slope of the allotment or other conditions on the allotment; or
  4. There is a need to increase the setback to maximise solar access to habitable room windows and or private open space; or
  5. The setback will be more appropriate taking into account the desire or need to retain vegetation on the allotment; and
  6. The setback is consistent with a building envelop that has been approved under a planning scheme or planning permit and or included in an agreement under section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987; and
  7. The setback will not result in a disruption of the streetscope; and
  8. The setback is consistent with any relevant neighbourhood character objective, policy or statement set out in the relevant planning scheme.

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