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15 September 2021 PLANNING REPORT

SUBJECT SITE: 8 SEYMOUR CRESCENT, APOLLO BAY APPLICATION: PLANNING PERMIT FOR TWO LOT SUBDIVISION 1. SITE DETAILS

Address: 8 Seymour Crescent, Apollo Bay Lot & Plan No. Lot 80 LP12416 Owner: Alison Costin Proposal: Two lot subdivision Zone: Neighbourhood Residential Zone Overlays: Design and Development Overlay Schedule 7 2. PROJECT SUMMARY

The subject site is 1143 square meters in area and contains an existing single storey dwelling and garage. The site is to be subdivided into two lots in a battle axe configuration. Lot 1 is to be 511.5m2 and contain the existing dwelling and Lot 2 is to be 631.5m2 including the area of access driveway and is to become a vacant lot. The existing garage is to be removed. 3. PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK

Built environment and Heritage The proposed subdivision is consistent with the objectives of this policy as the subject site is zoned for residential development. The proposal provides a positive urban outcome with minimal detriment to adjoining properties. Housing The proposed subdivision is located within the Apollo Bay township and provides a diversity of lot size for housing and affordability. The proposed development makes use of existing infrastructure. 4. MUNICIPAL PLANNING STRATEGY

Strategic Directions Settlement The proposed subdivision is consistent with the objectives of this policy, the subject site is located within the Apollo Bay township boundary and is an area encouraged for development. The proposed subdivision provides diversity for housing that allows for long and short-term accommodation.

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5. CLAUSE 56 RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION

Clause 56.03-5 Neighbourhood character objective The site to be subdivided is located on the northern side of Seymour Crescent and has street frontage and vehicle access to Seymour Crescent. The eastern and western boundaries abut existing residential lots. The site is relatively flat and contains an existing single storey weatherboard dwelling with pitched iron clad roof, the existing garage is of masonry construction with pitched iron clad roof. The dwelling is setback approximately 6.8 metres from the front boundary, 6.7 metres approximately from the eastern side boundary, 2.8 metres approximately from the western side boundary and 31.05 metres approximately from the rear. The site has side and rear iron fences with low timber rail front fence. Isolated ornamental trees and shrubs exist on the site. Some vegetation is to be removed to accommodate the proposed driveway. The existing garage is to be removed. The surrounding and nearby buildings range in age from approximately ten to forty years and are a mixture of single and double storey weatherboard, plywood, brick and fibro, roof shapes are predominantly hip, gable and skillion clad with metal sheet. The streetscape of the surrounding and nearby properties consists of prominent building facades set within native and garden vegetation, front fencing is minimal. The existing dwelling is established in the surrounding urban environment and contributes to the neighbourhood character and the existing streetscape. The proposed subdivision is expected to have minimal impact to the existing streetscape of Seymour Crescent. Clause 56.04-2 Lot area and building envelopes objective Lot 1 has an area of 511.5m2 and contains the existing dwelling, with provision for solar access, private open space, vehicle access and parking, water management and the retention of existing site features. Lot 2 has an area of 631.5m2 and contains a rectangle of 10 metres by 15 metres. (Refer to Design Response Site Plan), with provision for solar access, private open space, vehicle access and parking, water management and the retention of existing site features. The driveway access area of Lot 2 comprises 119.5m2. Clause 56.04-3 Solar orientation of lots objective Existing solar orientation conditions are to remain for lot 1. Lot 2 has appropriate solar orientation with the long axis facing due north. Clause 56.04-5 Common area objective No common land proposed. Clause 56.06-8 Lot access objective Lots 1 and 2 will have direct vehicle access and frontage to Seymour Crescent. Clause 56.09-2 Electricity, telecommunications and gas objectives Public utilities exist in Seymour Crescent with the exception of reticulated gas supply, connections to the relevant authority’s requirements. 6. OVERLAYS DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY SCHEDULE 7

The proposed subdivision is consistent with Schedule 7 to the Design Development Overlay in that the development is consistent with the existing town character and streetscape. I trust you will find the above information to your satisfaction and please do not hesitate to contact me on 0455 865 402 if you require any additional information.

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Yours sincerely Kris Thomas

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SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

Photograph 1 – Aerial image

Photograph 1 - View to subject site from Seymour Crescent

Photograph 2 - View to adjoining eastern property from Seymour Crescent

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Photograph 3 - View to adjoining western property from Seymour Crescent

Photograph 4 - View to rear of subject site

Photograph 5 - View from rear yard of subject site to existing garage and dwelling