The City has received a planning application for a Single and Ancillary Dwelling at Strata Lot 1 (No. 102) River View Avenue, SOUTH GUILDFORD.
The lot is zoned Urban under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and Residential with a density code of R20 under the City’s Local Planning Scheme No.17
The proposal consists of the following particulars:
• Single Dwelling
• Ancillary Dwelling
• Front Fence
This proposal varies the deemed-to-comply provisions of ‘Clause 5.1.2 Street Setbacks’ by virtue of proposing 4.502 in lieu of the required 6m.
The associated performance criteria of 5.1.2 Street Setbacks is as follows:
“Buildings set back from street boundaries an appropriate distance to ensure they:
• contribute to, and are consistent with, an established streetscape;
• provide adequate privacy and open space for dwellings;
• accommodate site planning requirements such as parking, landscape andutilities; and
• allow safety clearances for easements for essential service corridors.”
This proposal varies the deemed-to-comply provisions of ‘Clause 5.1.3 Lot Boundary Setbacks’ by offering a boundary wall not higher than 3.5m for greater than one third of the balance of the site boundary. The proposed variation is 0.48m greater than the maximum required one third.
The associated performance criteria of 5.1.3 Lot Boundary Setbacks is as follows:
“Buildings built up to boundaries (other than the street boundary) where this:
• makes more effective use of space for enhanced privacy for the occupant/s or outdoor living areas;
• does not compromise the design principle contained in clause 5.1.3 P3.1;
• does not have any adverse impact on the amenity of the adjoining property;
• ensures sunlight to major openings to habitable rooms and outdoor living areas for adjoining properties is not restricted; and
• positively contributes to the prevailing or future development context and streetscape as outlined in the local planning framework”
This proposal varies the deemed-to-comply provisions of ‘Clause 5.1.4 Open Space’ by virtue of proposing 46% open space in lieu of the required 50%.
The associated performance criteria of 5.1.4 Open Space is as follows:
Development incorporates suitable open space for its context to:
• reflect the existing and/or desired streetscape character or as outlined under the local planning framework;
• provide access to sunlight for the dwelling;
• reduce building bulk on the site, consistent with the expectations of the applicable density code and/or as outlined in the local planning framework;
• provide an attractive setting for the buildings, landscape, vegetation and streetscape;
• provide opportunities for residents to use space external to the dwelling for outdoor pursuits and access within/around the site; and
• provide space for utilities and essential facilities
This proposal varies the deemed-to-comply provisions of ‘Clause 5.2.5 Sightlines’ by virtue of proposing a 1.8m, visually permeable sliding gate that does not truncate to 0.75m within 1.5m of where the gate abuts the access way.
The associated performance criteria of 5.2.5 Sightlines is as follows:
“Unobstructed sightlines provided at vehicle access points to ensure safety and visibility along vehicle access ways, streets, rights-of-way, communal streets, crossovers, and footpaths.”
This proposal varies the deemed-to-comply provisions of ‘Clause 5.3.1 Outdoor Living Areas’ by virtue of proposing an outdoor living area that has permanent roof cover for more than one third of the space. The plans show a coverd area of 27m² in lieu of the required 13m².
The associated performance criteria of 5.3.1 Outdoor Living Areas is as follows:
“A consolidated outdoor living area is provided to each single house and grouped dwelling which provides space for entertaining, leisure and connection to the outdoors that is:
• of sufficient size and dimension to be functional and usable;
• capable of use in conjunction with a primary living space of the dwelling;
• sufficient in uncovered area to allow for winter solar gain and natural ventilation into the dwelling;
• sufficient in uncovered area to provide for landscaping, including the planting of a tree(s); and optimises use of the northern aspect of the site.”
This proposal varies the deemed-to-comply provisions of ‘Clause 5.3.2 Landscaping’ by virtue of proposing a street setback area that offers 53.7% impervious surfaces in lieu of the maximum 50%.
The associated performance criteria of 5.3.2 Landscaping is as follows:
“Landscaping of open spaces that:
• contribute to the appearance and amenity of the development for the residents;
• contribute to the streetscape;
• enhance security and safety for residents;
• contribute to positive local microclimates, including provision of shade and solar access as appropriate; and
• retains existing trees and/or provides new trees to maintain and enhance the tree canopy and local sense of place.”
Prior to the determination of application, the City wishes to formally invite you to provide a submission on this proposal.
Submissions ending Monday, 23 March, 2026 at 5pm
