DESCRIPTION
The 713 square meter site is located at 5 Wyargine Street, Mosman NSW 2088. It is part of a low-density suburban area, surrounded by existing residences standing no taller than two stories (8.5 meters), and minimal tree density.
South Westerly winds and rainstorms occur quite frequently throughout both the Summer and Winter months, with, of course, the temperatures varying respectively. The current standing construction at the location is, as expected, facing East due to the beautiful views of the water available.
The site is conveniently situated no more than 50 meters from a handy bus stop, and only 100 meters away from Balmoral Beach; as well as shopping areas a mere 600m from the site. Parking is available on either side of the two-way street.
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PLANNING CONTROLS
Heights:
Maximum building height 8.5m (Mosman RDCP 4.2 Objective 1,2,3 PC 1 LEP)
Maximum wall height 7.2m (Mosman RDCP 4.2 Objective 1,2,3 PC 1 LEP)
Council may allow additional stories, if architect adheres to cited restrictions (Mosman RDCP 4.2 Objective 1,2,3 PC 1 LEP)
Council may accept petitions to pitch roof beyond the cited building height restriction, if important to character consistent with local residences (Mosman RDCP 4.2 Objective 1,2,3 PC 1 LEP)
R2 Low Density Residential (Mosman RDCP 1.3 LEP)
Location and Weather:
Sun oriented from North Side
Easterly views and sea breeze
Rainstorms from South and South West
Hot winds from West
Topography:
Constructions should related to the topography with minimal cut and fill, preserving existent trees, vegetation, rock outcrops, water courses, natural features and promote new vegetation links (Mosman RDCP 4.2 Objective 9 PC 21,22,23,24 LEP)
Setbacks:
From sewage 2m (Mosman RDCP 4.2 Objective 5 PC 7 LEP)
From street Appropriate to surrounding residencies
To neighbours 1 story: 900mm, 2 story: 1.5m (Mosman RDCP 4.2 Objective 6 PC 8(a)(b) LEP)
Trees and Vegetation:
Existing established trees that contribute to the amenity of the areas and trees listed on Council’s Urban Forest Management Register must be retained and incorporated into the overall design of a site. (Mosman RDCP 4.4 Objective 4,5 PC 3 LEP)
Streetscape character, context and curtilage of heritage items and conservation areas must be maintained through appropriate landscaping (Mosman RDCP 4.4 Objective 7 PC 5 LEP)
Vegetation and landscaping should soften the built form, be consistent with residential theme of vegetation, and contribute to forming a part of the overall streetscape (Mosman RDCP 4.4 Objective 6 PC 4 LEP)
Prohibited trees can be found on page 46 (5.9 Preservation of Trees or Vegetation of the LEP)
REFERENCES
Class Collaboration 13/09/2013
Mosman Council, Residential Development Control Plan, February 2013
Parramatta City Council Urban Design Unit, Urban Context/Site Analysis Plans, August 2011, http://www.parracity.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/93250/Urban_Context_Analysis.pdf
John de Bruyn, Site Analysis + Project Info, September 2009, http://www.debruyn.com.au/website%20documents/010_Gloucester_DA%20rev%201.pdf
Lake Macquarie City Council, Site Analysis Guideline, February 2012, http://www.lakemac.com.au/downloads/Att%2020%2012STRAT005%20Site%20Analysis%20Guidelines.pdf
