Duplex possibility in the "bulb" of the cul-der -sac of CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

Discussion in 'Development' started by ozcsr007, 8th Jun, 2019.

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  1. ozcsr007

    ozcsr007 Member

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    Hi,

    I have a irregular land in the "bulb" of the cul-der -sac of CUMBERLAND COUNCIL.
    Land size is over 630 SQM (irregular shape land). and
    frontage is around 25 and rear of the property is around 13.

    Can we successfully build attached duplex on this block?

    DCP Reference -
    3.3. Specific requirements for Dual Occupancies facing laneways and in Cul-de sacs
    Objectives
    O1. To ensure that new dual occupancy development does not adversely alter the traffic regime and services that have been provided in the area.
    O2. To provide suitable development in laneways that respects the character of the neighbourhood and amenity of the surrounding residents.
    O3. To restrict the development of dual occupancies in cul-de-sac locations where constrained access and parking would exist.
    Development Controls
    C1. Dual Occupancies shall not be permitted within the ‘bulb’ area of a cul-de-sac.
    C2. Detached dual occupancies are permitted to be built to an existing rear access lane.
    C3. Detached dual occupancies are to be built facing the laneway, but only where it strictly complies with the following:
    • Minimum 3 metres total side boundary setbacks, either divided along both sides of the new building or along one side boundary only. Side setbacks shall be a minimum of 1 metre.
    • The side setback area, if 3 metres or more and fully landscaped, can be included in the garden space calculations
    . • New dwelling shall be setback 3 metres from the existing lane alignment. • Except for driveway area, the setback area is to be fully landscaped as a front garden area containing Garaging for one car only and 3 metre maximum width for driveway access to rear lane.
     
  2. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    @ozcsr007 - you may face some challenges to say the least especially when you've highlighted the site is in the bulb and it's not permitted.

    It may well be worth paying for a town planner to review what can be done if anything more than a single dwelling house.
     
  3. Want2RetireYoung

    Want2RetireYoung Member

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    Hi,

    The DCP is always a guide, it is not statutory like the LEP so you can always try.

    If you can comply with the rest of the DCP and not impact the neighbouring property in terms of solar impact and amenity, not impact the streetscape, vehicles can enter and exit without any issues and are close to infrastructure than you have a good case to be assessed on merit. I am a town planner so I can definitely assist.
     
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