Agenda item

SUMMARY

The application is for buildings and works to construct a second dwelling, and carport and shed for existing dwelling at 7 Huntingdale Drive, Chirnside Park. The works will result in the removal of two (2) trees, neither tree requires a planning permit for removal under Clause 42.03.

The second dwelling is proposed to front and provide vehicle access to the site from Simmons Court, located to the north of the subject site which is a public road within Cloverlea Estate. A carport and shed is proposed for the existing dwelling with access via the existing crossover from Huntingdale Road.

The application was advertised and a total of sixteen (16) submissions have been received. The main grounds of objection relate to the site not forming part of the Cloverlea Estate Design Guidelines but attempting to join the estate, potential for increased traffic within Simmons Court, vegetation removal, past subdivision approvals on the subject site, and the proposed design and siting of the dwelling not responding to the existing character of the neighbourhood.

The application has been assessed to be generally in accordance with the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme, subject to the conditions. Accordingly, it is recommended that the planning permit application be approved and a Notice of Decision to Grant a Planning Permit, subject to conditions, be issued.

In accordance with Governance Rule 58, Mathew Stone, spoke in objection of the recommendation included in the officer report.

In accordance with Governance Rule 58, Hew Gerrard, on behalf of the applicant, spoke in support of the recommendation included in the officer report.

In accordance with Governance Rule 29.1, Cr Higgins, Cr Skelton and
Cr Heenan spoke to the Motion.

In Favour:   Cr Heenan, Cr Eastham, Cr Higgins, Cr Skelton, Cr Todorov,
Cr Child, Cr McAllister, Cr Fullagar and Cr Cox.

Against:       Nil