Application for second house to create dual occupancy
Central Coast Council has received an application for the erection of an attached dual occupancy development at 45 Webb Rd, Booker Bay.
The application prepared by Clark Dowdle and Associates, seeks consent for "the demolition of a dwelling-house and the erection of a new dwelling house and garage at the front of the lot".
The new dwelling would be "connected to the existing dwelling located to rear to form an attached dual occupancy development".
"Each dwelling would include under cover parking, three bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, dining area, bathroom, ensuite and adjoining patios and courtyards.
"Each unit would include an open space area adjoining each dwelling."
According to the application, there are three areas of non compliance.
There is what is described as a "minor encroachment" beyond the building envelope on the north side of the second storey of the new building.
The maximum unarticulated wall length of eight metres is exceeded by 1.88 metres.
The open space area for unit two is only 48 square metres when 75 square metres is required.
The application states: "Notwithstanding the non-compliance with the numerical measure, the proposal allows sufficient areas for soft landscaping areas and direct and accessible private open space from the dwellings that would enhance the connection to the outdoor areas from the living areas of the dwellings with optimum solar access.
"Each courtyard would allow the implementation of separate private areas with appropriate solar access to allow the occupants of each unit to enjoy a practical space to 'ensure that new developments provide high quality living environments' as stipulated within the DCP."
The application states: "The proposal provides the local area with new more-affordable dwellings on a site that is inherently suitable for such development.
"The proposal would not increase the intensity of development on the land which reinforces and supports the planning objectives of the zone."
This application is on public exhibition on the Central Coast Council website until December 17.
SOURCE:
DA Tracker, 27 Nov 2021
DA63576, Central Coast Council