Planning Panel approves Paton St development
The Local Planning Panel has approved a three-unit development at 95 Paton St, Woy Woy, including the retention of an existing dwelling.
A report by Council staff noted: "The matter was previously considered by the Panel at its meeting of April 21, where the application was determined by refusal.
"The applicant has amended the plans for the proposed development and has provided updated additional information" and sought a review of the determination.
The Council report recommended approval of the development.
The Panel unanimously approved the application on the conditions recommended by council staff, and added two of its own.
One was that "the proposed grassed paved driveway be amended to be concrete or other suitable hard surface".
The Panel said it was "concerned that the proposed paving system would be adequately maintained or suitable for the intended purpose".
It also required: "The landscaping and landscaped areas on site shall be maintained in good health, consistent with the intent and scope of the approved landscape plan, for the life of the development."
The Panel stated that it agreed with the overall environmental assessment and conclusions within the Council staff assessment report.
It agreed that compliance with the minimum lot size was not required, and that the proposed development was consistent with the objectives of the development standard and the zone.
"The Panel noted a number of changes had been made to the proposal since the previous refusal, and since that date Central Coast LEP 2022 has come into effect and no longer includes a minimum lot size development standard for the this type of development in this zone.
"The Panel noted the proposal is well within the applicable floor space ratio and height development standards.
"The proposal is not inconsistent with the existing and changing character of the area, including in terms of the site area for such development, site planning, setbacks and form.
"The Panel was not of the view issues and concerns raised (in submissions) warranted refusal of the application."
A total of 14 submissions were received, and three people spoke against the proposal at the Panel meeting.
The proposal included alterations and additions to the existing dwelling house (Unit 1), construction of two three-bedroom townhouses with garages (Units 2 and 3).
The council staff report listed how the proposal met planning objectives.
These included that the floor space ratio of 0.4:1 was well below the allowable ratio of 0.6:1 for the site.
"While the development proposes variation to building setbacks, the proposal provides a compliant street setback, provides adequate internal amenity for occupants and sufficient deep soil zones to accommodate substantial new landscaping.
"The proposal will provide reasonable building separation for a two-storey development to adjoining residential development.
"The design of the building is well articulated and adequate private open space and landscaped areas are provided.
"The proposed development is not considered to result in adverse privacy and amenity impacts (acoustic, visual, shadowing or views) for surrounding properties.
"The proposal is a reasonable design solution for the size of the site in a medium density area to achieve orderly and economic use of the land."
The report said the development was consistent with the objectives for the zone.
"The proposal provides additional housing for the local community and will increase housing choice in the area.
"The development is consistent with the future character of the area.
"The density and siting of the building together with the surrounding garden areas are consistent with the predominant pattern of multi-dwelling housing in the neighbourhood.
"The design provides a quality residential development, is a contemporary design, with architectural merit, which employs different building elements and materials to reduce bulk and scale and will be compatible with recent development in the surrounding area.
"The proposal does not impact on the amenity of adjoining residences and proposes a satisfactory level of landscaping and screening to achieve desired future character of the zone."
SOURCE:
Local Planning Panel 3.1, 13 Oct 2022
DA/61493/2021, Central Coast Council