The City has received a development application for a grouped dwelling development at Lot 269 (No. 74) Sturtridge Road, Lockridge. The dwelling is proposed to be located behind the existing house in a battleaxe configuration.

The subject site has an area of approximately 822m² and is zoned Residential R20/50 under the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 17, with R50 being the assessment code.

The application includes variations to the deemed-to-comply requirements of the Residential Design Codes that may impact surrounding properties. The primary variation is in relation to visual privacy as follows:

C3.10.1 – Visual Privacy – The Upper floor windows for the master suite, bed 4 and the balcony result in overlooking where the line of sight extends into adjoining properties, including private open space areas in accordance with a cone-of-vision assessment. Details of the overlooking extent as identified are provided in the upper floor plan of the drawing package.

The City has discretion to approve variations to the deemed-to-comply requirements having regard to the relevant Design Principles. The City is seeking comments from surrounding landowners as part of its assessment of the application.

Submissions closing Tuesday, 23 June, 2026 at 5pm.