The City has received an application for a proposed ancillary dwelling (granny flat) at 70 Orange Avenue, Upper Swan. The details of the proposal are as follows:
- 73 m², two bedroom ancillary dwelling
The applicant is seeking approval for reduced lot boundary setback than what is permitted “as of right” under the Residential Design Codes (R-Codes). The City has discretion to approve variations but seeks neighbour feedback as part of the assessment process. The proposal includes the following departure:
- A setback of 3m in lieu of the 7.5m permitted as of right
As a result, the proposal requires an assessment against the applicable design principles which read:
Buildings set back from lot boundaries or adjacent buildings on the same lot so as to:
- reduce impacts of building bulk on adjoining properties;
- provide adequate sunlight and ventilation to the building and open spaces on the site and adjoining properties; and
- minimise the extent of overlooking and resultant loss of privacy on adjoining properties
If you have any comments/objections relating to the proposal please complete the Online Feedback Form on the City’s Website by close of business 5pm, 29th August 2025.
Site & Elevation Plans can be viewed by clicking on the link to the right.
Submissions ending: 29 August 2025
