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A locally indigenous tree (Tree No. 39 – Corymbiagummifera – Red Bloodwood) is located on the adjoining school land,near the proposed driveway. The proposed driveway would encroach to within 10% of the treeprotection zone (TPZ) which is acceptable in accordance with AS4790 –Protection of trees on development sites. The basement car park includes sufficient storage forresidents and would meet the minimum storage area requirement of the ADG.A condition is recommended in this regard.
Council will consult with thecommunity soon, with the inclusive playground programmed to be constructed latein 2017. Council’s Active Living Hornsby Strategy (2015)identified the value and benefits of ‘Destination Parks’ as placesthat can attract local residents as well as visitors from a largercatchment. These sites provide opportunities for larger scale playgroundsto be complemented with other facilities including accessible amenities, picnicfacilities and circuit paths. An opportunity folding arm awnings near thornleigh for communityinvolvement is provided in the design of the playgrounds, artwork and otherelements. Engaging with the local community through a meaningfulconsultation process engenders a sense of care, ownership and connection withthe site.
Clause 20A of HSLEPrequires development consent for works as specified for the class of land shownon the Acid Sulphate Soils map. For Class 5 land, Clause 20A requires consent for works whichare likely to lower the water table. NSW Fisheries raised noobjection to the proposed jetties and pontoons in respect to impacts on themarine environment. Roads and Maritime Services raised no objection to theproposal in respect to navigation of local waterways.
A Plan for Growing Sydney has been prepared by theNSW State Government to guide land use planning decisions for the next 20years. The Plan sets a strategy and actions for accommodatingSydney’s future population growth and identifies dwelling targets toensure supply meets demand. The Plan identifies that the most suitableareas for new housing are in locations close to jobs, public transport,community facilities and services. Our range also includes several exclusive home décor products that are designed to complement your new doors and complete your Sydney North West home renovation. We offer decorative and customisable wall paneling for Castle Hill homes, to add interest to flat walls, as well as hinged or bi-fold plantation shutters that give you more control over light and privacy. We also have a selection of sleek and resilient canopies for UV and basic weather protection at external entrances.
Whether the amended proposal is the same development asoriginally submitted was raised as a concern. The likelihood of further subdivision with access offMcCallums Road was raised as a concern. Inconsistency with the strategy for no further subdivisioninvolving river settlements was raised as a concern. A water depth of 300mm ISLW would enable access to theproposed pontoons by small vessels in the event of a medical emergency. The proposed removal of vegetation is acceptable subject tothe loss being offset under Council’s Green Offset Code. The second jetty is shared between proposed lot 1 and lot 2and comprises a 3.0m x 1.5m jetty with 6m x 1.5m ramp and 12m x 2.5m pontoon.The jetty is at the eastern side of the frontage of lot 2 and above the MHWM.
Accordingly, it is considered that the approvalof the proposed development would be in the public interest. However, the proposal would comply with the otherrequirements of the NSW Housing Code including height, site coverage, setbacks,private open space, landscaping and car parking. In summary, thedevelopment would not result in any significant physical change to thestreetscape given the battleaxe site would not be highly visible. The proposeddwelling would be constructed of materials that would be consistent with thosefound in the surrounding conservation area.
The HDCP does not contain provisions that first floor windows shouldinclude privacy screens for non-active use rooms. In regard to the ground floorwindows, the only two windows would service a “foyer”. Thesewindows would have a sill height of more than 1.5 metres and would be more than3 metres from the boundary.
The site is adjacent to the river settlement of CalabashPoint which is a water access only river settlement of approximately 60waterfront dwellings. On 24 June 2015, the NSW RuralFire Service advised assessment of suitability of water access for firefightingand evacuation was based on a minimum depth of 700mm at Median Low Water Springtide (MLWS). On 9 April 2014, at a meetingwith Council officers, the applicant was advised the application forsubdivision could not be supported following NSW Rural Fire Service advice ofconcerns regarding access for firefighting. The stormwater drainage systemfor the development must be designed in accordance with Council’s CivilWorks – Design and Construction Specification 2005 and connected to theexisting Council piped drainage system.
All work on site (includingdemolition and earth works) must only occur between 7am and 5pm Monday to Saturday(unless otherwise approved in writing by Council due to extenuatingcircumstances). The overland flowpath is to beconstructed generally in accordance with the plans prepared by EngineeringStudio Civil and Structural. The details of the adaptableunits Nos. 2, 5, 7, 8, 13, 15, 16, 21, 23, 24 and 29 must be provided with theConstruction Certificate Plans.
The following information isprovided for your assistance to ensure compliance with the Environmental Planningand Assessment Act, 1979, Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000,other relevant legislation and Council’s policies andspecifications. This information does not form part of the conditions ofdevelopment consent pursuant to Section 80a of the Act. A certificate must be submittedby the appointed acoustic consultant to certify that any acoustic requirementsrequired in accordance with condition Nos. 14 and 15 have been installed. The proposed basement car parking provision complies withthe HDCP car parking requirements for on-site car parking.