The City has received a development application for a proposed ‘Ancillary Dwelling’ located in the rear of Lot 199 (No.249) Park Street BRABHAM. The applicant is proposing an as-of-right variation to the lot boundary setbacks on the West and South boundaries. The details of the proposed development are as follows:

Area: 6.5m x 9m = 58.5m2

Wall height: 2.4m

Overall height: 3.775m

The as-of-right variation is 2.41m in place of 6m from the Southern boundary and 1.5m in place of 6m from the Western boundary (as seen on the associated site plans). The City will conduct an alternative merit-based assessment against the design principles of the Residential Design Codes - 5.5.1 Ancillary dwellings:

Design Principles:

P1.2 Ancillary dwellings to positively contribute to its setting, including the existing single house or grouped dwelling and, where visible from the street or adjoining properties, to the amenity of the streetscape and context.

Prior to the Council giving consideration to the proposal, comments from the surrounding owners are being sought.

Submissions ending 29 November 2025