The City has received a development application for a double-storey house at Lot 401 (No.35A) Bernley Drive, Viveash. The lot is zoned Residential R20/35 and has a site area of 506m².
Through an assessment of the application, variations against the Residential Design Codes were identified in relation to deemed-to-comply provisions for 5.3.7 Site Works, and 5.4.2 Solar Access for Adjoining Sites. These variations are detailed below.
5.3.7 Site Works
- A retaining wall with a height above 0.5 metres, located 4.5 metres from the primary street boundary (within the front setback area) is proposed in variation to the deemed-to-comply provision C7.1.
- A 0.772 metre retaining wall at the primary street setback is proposed, in variation to the deemed-to-comply provision C7.2.
- A 1-metre retaining wall is proposed adjacent to the southern lot setback in variation to the deemed-to-comply provision C7.3.
5.4.2 Solar Access for Adjoining Sites
- The proposed design is calculated as overshadowing the lot to its southern boundary to 26.48% of its site area as anticipated on midday, 21 June, in variation to deemed-to-comply provision C2.1.
The City is conducting an alternative merit-based assessment against the design principles due to the above variations and seeks feedback in relation to the proposed variations from affected landowners.
Submissions ending 24 November 2025
This consultation has closed.
