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98 Redmyre Road, Strathfield

Section 4.55 Planning Statement

SUTHERLAND & ASSOCIATES PLANNING

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Section 4.55 Planning Statement98 REDMYRE ROAD, STRATHFIELD

Modif icat ions to approved development fordemol i t ion of the exist ing structures and

construct ion of a new two storey dwel l ing abovea basement, outbui ldings, swimming pool and

tennis court

August 2020

Prepared under instructions fromRob Mills Architecture & Interiors

by

Aaron Sutherland B Planning UNSW

[email protected]: 0410 452 371

PO BOX 814 BOWRAL NSW 2576

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1.0 INTRODUCTION 4

2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION 6

2.1 Locality Description 6

2.2 Site Description 6

2.3 Surrounding Development 8

3.0 BACKGROUND 9

3.1 Development Application DA2019/148 9

4.0 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 10

4.1 Description of Amendments 10

4.2 Numerical Overview 10

5.0 STATUTORY PLANNING FRAMEWORK 12

5.1 Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 12

5.2 Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 13

5.3 Environmental Planning Instruments 13

5.3.1 State Environmental Planning Policy (Building Sustainability Index: BASIX) 2004 13

5.3.2 Strathfield Local Environmental Plan 2012 13

5.4 Strathfield Consolidated Development Control Plan 2005 15

5.4.1 Part A: Dwelling Houses and Ancillary Structures 15

5.4.2 Part P - Heritage 19

6.0 CONCLUSION 21

CONTENTS

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This planning statement has been prepared as supporting documentation for an application made pursuant to

Section 4.55(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 to modify the consent for Development

Application DA2019/148 for the demolition of the existing structures and the construction of a new two storey

dwelling above a basement, outbuildings, inground swimming pool, and tennis court at 98 Redmyre Road,

Strathfield.

The application seeks approval for several of internal and external modifications including the following primary

amendments:

• Changes to the configuration of the basement level including flipping the location of car parking and the

gym, which provides for a reduced ramp length.

• Various minor refinements to the approved internal arrangement of the ground floor plan including

relocated lift; reduced front setback; and a lowering of the floor level by 160mm.

• Changes to the configuration of the first floor including reduction to the size of the terrace on the eastern

side; relocated lift; replacement of the rumpus area with a void to enhance sunlight into living areas to

improve amenity and increased depth of the rear/south facing terrace; introduction of a skylight over the

new void; replacement of the south-western master bedroom with a new rumpus room; relocation of the

study to be adjacent to the new rumpus location; partial replacement of the landscape roof at the north-

western corner with the displaced master bedroom; and minor reduction to the western side boundary

setback to better articulate the side elevation.

• Changes to the external landscape design including extending the ‘lid’ over the basement entry further

to the north and treating this space as an extension to the alfresco terrace at the rear of the dwelling;

increasing the depth of the upper grass terrace area; removing the southern daybed structure; changes

to the configuration of the pool and associated outbuilding including some changes in levels.

• Replacement of the retained front fence with a new front fence.

The proposed modifications are detailed on amended architectural plans prepared by Rob Mills Architecture &

Interiors. The application is also accompanied by the following:

• Landscape Plan – 360 Degrees

• Stormwater Concept Plan – Alpha Engineering

• BASIX Certificate – GEC Design

• Heritage letter – POC+P

This statement has been prepared pursuant to section 4.55(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment

Act 1979. The Statement provides an assessment of the amended development proposal having regard to the

relevant legislative context, social, economic and environmental impacts, potential amenity impacts of the

development on the surrounding locality and the measures proposed within the application to mitigate such

impacts.

The Statement details the amended proposal’s compliance against applicable environmental planning

instruments and development control plans including:

• State Environmental Planning Policy (Building Sustainability Index: BASIX) 2004

• Strathfield Local Environmental Plan 2012

• Strathfield Consolidated Development Control Plan 2005

Having regard to the applicable legislative framework, the proposed amendments to the approved development

are such that the development retains the same fundamental characteristics and is therefore substantially the

same development. The amended development remains consistent with the aims and objectives of the relevant

1.0 INTRODUCTION

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environmental planning instruments and development control plan whilst remaining compatible with the

character of the locality.

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2.1 Locality Description

The site is located within the suburb of Strathfield which is located in the Strathfield Local Government Area.

Strathfield is located approximately 16 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. Strathfield

occupies the area between Arthur Street and Broughton Road to the north, Wentworth Road to the east,

Centenary Drive to the west, and Liverpool Road to the south.

Strathfield is predominately a low density residential suburb with some commercial development around the train

station.

The context of the site is well established and protected by the C14 Redmyre Road Conservation Area. However,

whilst there are some original dwellings within the visual catchment of the site, there is a significant component

of more recent replacement and contemporary dwellings within the locality. There is also a highly irregular

subdivision pattern in the street block within which the subject site is located.

Figure 1:

Location Plan

(Source: Google

Maps 2019)

2.2 Site Description

The site is legally described as Lot A in DP 311262 and is known as 98 Redmyre Road, Strathfield. The site is

located on the southern side of Redmyre Street centrally between Florence Street to the east and Chalmers

Road to the west. The site is rectangular in shape and has a frontage of 26.45 metres to Redmyre Street to the

north, an eastern side boundary length of 91.88 metres, a western side boundary length of 92.26 metres, and

a rear boundary length of 26.08 metres. The total area of the site is 2,417 square metres.

The site is currently improved by a two storey dwelling at the front of the property with a central driveway access

from Redmyre Street which provides vehicular access to a large central hardstand area and the garage which

protrudes from the front of the dwelling. The side setback areas are occupied by hardstand which wraps around

the rear of the dwelling. To the rear of the dwelling is a BBQ cabana near the eastern boundary, and inground

swimming pool near the western boundary. An outbuilding is located to the south of the swimming pool, which

also looks over the tennis court which occupies the majority of the rear of the site. The front portion of the site

which contains the dwelling is relatively level with a minor fall to the rear, whilst the rear of the site contains

2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

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various retaining walls to create a level tennis court whilst managed the gradual fall of the site to the rear. Some

vegetation is located around the site, being predominantly palm trees of low retention value, as addressed in the

aboricultural assessment which accompanies this application.

Figure 2:Ariel view of the site

Photograph 1:The site as viewed from the street

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2.3 Surrounding Development

The context surrounding the site is characterised by low density residential development of predominantly single

and two storey dwellings of varying size, character and period. Whilst there is evidence of early and original

dwellings including two heritage items opposite in Redmyre Road, many of the dwellings within the visual

catchment of the site are contemporary infill or replacement development. To the east of the site is 96 Redmyre

Street which is a regular shaped allotment which contains a large 2 storey dwelling with a swimming pool at the

rear. To the west of the site is a battleaxe allotment at 100 Redmyre Street with a driveway which extends along

the boundary with the subject site and a single storey dwelling at the rear of the site which is adjacent to the

existing swimming pool and outbuilding on the subject site.

Due to the irregular subdivision pattern the rear of the site is adjoined by the rear of four properties which face

either Florence Street or Elwin Street. The significant rear setback on the subject site and the rear backyards of

these properties is such that there is a significant separation distance between the dwelling on the subject site

and the dwellings on the adjoining properties. The subject site is generally higher than the rear adjacent

properties.

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3.1 Development Application DA2019/148

On 5 December 2019, the Strathfield Local Planning Panel granted consent to Development Application

DA2019/148 for Demolition of existing structures on site and the construction of a two (2) storey dwelling with

basement level, two (2) outbuildings, swimming pool, relocation of tennis court and front boundary fencing at 98

Redmyre Road, Strathfield.

3.0 BACKGROUND

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4.1 Description of Amendments

The subject application seeks approval for the following internal and external changes to the development:






side; relocated lift; replacement of the rumpus area with a large void and increased depth of the

rear/south facing terrace; introduction of a skylight over the new void; replacement of the south-western

master bedroom with a new rumpus room; relocation of the study to be adjacent to the new rumpus

location; partial replacement of the landscape roof at the north-western corner with the displaced master

bedroom; and minor reduction to the western side boundary setback to better articulate the side

elevation.



reducing the depth of the upper grass terrace area; removing the southern daybed structure; changes



The amendments represent a design evolution to the approved dwelling to improve the functionality of the home.

A particular area of required improvement that has been identified is the need to achieve better natural light for

the primary living area at the rear of the home on the ground floor. This is located at the southern end of the

home and therefore does not achieve high levels of natural light. In order to remedy this issue, a large skylight is

proposed in the roof, below which is a matching large void on the first floor which will allow natural light to bath

the ground floor living area at the rear of the home.

The basement design has also been reversed with the parking at the front of the basement and gym at the rear

which minimised the basement entry ramp and results in a reduction to the apparent scale of the western

elevation, which is also improved by the extension of the ‘lid’ above the basement entry further to the north. This

elevation is also further improved by articulating and expressing the ensuite component on the first floor which

further modulates the western elevation.

4.2 Numerical Overview

Control Approved Proposed

Site area 2417 square metres 2417 square metres

Gross Floor Area

1156.33 square metres

(Outbuilding floor area – 40 square metres)

1205.09 square metres

(Outbuilding floor area – 14.9 square metres)

Floor Space Ratio

0.487:1 0.499:1

Height Maximum 9.5 metres for dwelling

Outbuilding – 2.52 metres

Maximum 9.5 metres for dwelling

Outbuilding – 3.5 metres

4.0 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS

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Control Approved Proposed

Front fence – 1.5 metres Front fence – 1.5 metres

Height in storeys

2 storeys 2 storeys

Landscaped area

1088.98 sqm or 45.06% 1090.83 sqm or 45.13%

Setbacks Dwelling

• Front – 10.4 metres

• Rear – 45.17 metres for dwelling

• Side (east) – 1.45 metres

• Side (west) – 4.25 metres

• Total side – 5.7m (Required min 20% of front boundary = 5.29 metres)

Outbuildings

• Outbuilding side – 2.6 metres

• Outbuilding rear – 7.99 metres

• Plantroom/daybed side – 1.37 metres

• Plantroom/daybed rear – 1.65 metres

Dwelling

• Front – 9 metres

• Rear – 44.31 metres



• Total side – 5.8m (Required min 20% of front boundary = 5.29 metres)

Outbuilding



• Plantroom/daybed - deleted

Car parking 3 3

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5.1 Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979

Section 4.55(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 empowers Council to modify a

development consent, as follows:

A consent authority may, on application being made by the applicant

or any other person entitled to act on a consent granted by the consent

authority and subject to and in accordance with the regulations, modify

the consent if:

(a)it is satisfied that the development to which the consent as

modified relates is substantially the same development as the

development for which the consent was originally granted and before

that consent as originally granted was modified (if at all), and

(b)it has consulted with the relevant Minister, public authority or

approval body (within the meaning of Division 5) in respect of a

condition imposed as a requirement of a concurrence to the consent or

in accordance with the general terms of an approval proposed to be

granted by the approval body and that Minister, authority or body has

not, within 21 days after being consulted, objected to the modification

of that consent, and

(c) it has notified the application in accordance with:

(i) the regulations, if the regulations so require, or

(ii) a development control plan, if the consent authority is a council

that has made a development control plan that requires the notification

or advertising of applications for modification of a development

consent, and

(d) it has considered any submissions made concerning the proposed

modification within any period prescribed by the regulations or

provided by the development control plan, as the case may be.

The amended proposal retains the fundamental components of the approved layout and spatial characteristics

of the development. Conceptually, the proposal remains a 2 storey dwelling with pitched roof, basement parking,

new tennis court, and swimming pool and associated outbuilding. Whilst the amended proposal results some

internal reconfiguration and minor changes to footprint siting, the amended proposal retains essentially the same

overall configuration and layout as the approved home and the changes are not radical and do not alter any

fundamentally critical components of the approved development.

To the casual observer, the amended proposal would appear generally the same as the approved development

and quantitatively, the proposed amendments to the approved development are not such that they result in any

substantial change the development.

The proposal is therefore considered to be “essentially or materially” the same as the approved development in

that the modification does not materially alter any fundamental elements of the original application such as the

general scale and intensity of the development on the site.

On this basis the proposal is appropriately categorised as being “substantially the same” as required by Section

4.55(2) of the EP&A Act.

5.0 STATUTORY PLANNING FRAMEWORK

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5.2 Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000

CIause 115 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 (EP&A Regulation) sets out the

information which must be provided with an application for a modification of a development consent under

section 4.55(2) of the Act.

In accordance with Clause 115(6) and 115(7) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000

(EP&A Regulation), a new BASIX Certificate accompanies the subject application.

5.3 Environmental Planning Instruments

In accordance with Section 4.55(3) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in determining an

application for modification of a consent under this section, the consent authority must take into consideration

such of the matters referred to in section 4.15(1) as are of relevance to the development the subject of the

application.

The provisions of relevant environmental planning instruments and development control plans are relevant

matters for consideration under Section 4.15(1) and are addressed below.

5.3.1 State Environmental Planning Policy (Building Sustainability Index: BASIX) 2004

State Environmental Planning Policy (Building Sustainability Index: BASIX) 2004 applies to the

development and aims to encourage sustainable residential development.

A new BASIX certificate accompanies the development application and demonstrates that the amended

proposal achieves compliance with the BASIX water, energy and thermal efficiency targets.

5.3.2 Strathfield Local Environmental Plan 2012

Zoning and Permissibility

The site is located within the R2 Low Density Residential pursuant to the Strathfield Local Environmental

Plan 2012 (SLEP). Dwelling houses are permitted with consent in the R2 Low Density Residential zone.

The proposed amendments do not alter the approved use and the amended development remains

permissible with consent.

Height of Buildings

In accordance with clause 4.3 ‘Height of Buildings’ the height of a building on any land is not to exceed

the maximum height shown for the land on the ‘Height of Buildings Map’. The site is subject to a 9.5

metres building height control as shown in Figure 3 and the amended proposal remains compliant with

this control with a maximum height of 9.5 metres.

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Figure 3:

Extract from the SLEP Height

of Buildings Map

Floor Space Ratio

Clause 4.4(2) of the SLEP provides that the maximum floor space ratio for a building on any land is not

to exceed the floor space ratio shown for the land on the Floor Space Ratio Map. There is no floor space

ratio show for the site on the Floor Space Ratio Map. However, Clause 4.4C provides that the maximum

floor space ratio for a building on a lot being land in Zone R2 Low Density Residential, with an area

specified in Column 1 of the Table to this clause, is the floor space ratio specified opposite that lot in

Column 2 of the Table. The site has an area greater than 1000 square metres and so Column 2 of the

table provides a maximum floor space ratio of 0.5:1.

Whilst the amended has increased gross floor area by 51.47 square metres, the amended proposal

nonetheless remains compliant with a maximum floor space ratio of 0.499:1.

Heritage Conservation

The site is located within the C14 Redmyre Road Conservation Area as illustrated in Figure 4 and Clause

5.10(4) of the SLEP requires the consent authority to consider the effect of the proposed development

on the heritage significance of the heritage conservation area.

The impact of the approved development on the heritage significance of the nearby heritage items and

the heritage conservation area was considered acceptable by Council.

A letter prepared by POC+P accompanies this application which confirms that the amended proposal

does not result in any meaningful impact in relation to the heritage conservation area in comparison with

the approved development and that the amended proposal continues to represents an appropriate and

sympathetic heritage outcome in relation to the contribution of the site to the conservation area when

compared to the existing dwelling on the site.

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Figure 4:

Extract from SLEP 2012

Heritage map

Remaining Provisions

The subject proposal is only for relatively minor design amendments to the approved development and

does not require any further consideration against the remaining provisions of the SLEP beyond those

which were considered in the assessment of the original development application.

5.4 Strathfield Consolidated Development Control Plan 2005

The amended proposal does not result in any significant difference in relation to compliance with the

provisions of the Strathfield Consolidated Development Control Plan 2005 (SCDCP).

The provisions of the SCDCP relevant to the amendments are discussed below:

5.4.1 Part A: Dwelling Houses and Ancillary Structures

Requirement Proposed

2.0 Architectural Design and Streetscape

2.2.1 Streetscape presentation

The approved development was designed to complement the streetscape and provide an appropriate in-fill development with a form which is compatible with the adjacent properties.

The amended proposal retains the same elements which contributed to this outcome with the front setback containing significant deep soil landscape to contribute to the landscape qualities within the street, and the same architectural language with a rendered façade, smaller proportioning of windows and pitched roof which reflects these features within other dwellings within the street. Accordingly, the amended proposal will continue to achieve a

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sound design response to the existing streetscape, appropriate to the context and character of the area.

2.2.2 Scale, Massing and Rhythm of Street There is no significant change to the overall scale, massing, bulk and layout of the building complements the existing streetscape. The front façade is still broken into three main components with significant articulation between the elements as a result of varying setbacks, which serve to reduce the apparent mass of the dwelling and achieve a rhythm which responds to the character of the street.

2.2.3 Building Forms The amended building form remains articulated into three separate forms along the front façade to avoid large expanses of unbroken wall. Significant articulation is retained as a result of varying front setbacks as well as awnings, recesses, and roof top terraces.

2.2.4 Architectural detailing, including roof forms, materials and colours

The amended proposal retains the pitched roof design as approved, as well as the rendered character which respects the materiality of period homes within the street as well as more recent contemporary dwellings evident within the visual catchment of the site.

4.0 Building Envelope

4.2.1 Floor Space Ratio The amended proposal complies with the 0.499:1 FSR

4.2.2 Building Height

• SLEP – 9.5m

• Outbuildings – 3.5m

• Storeys – 2

• The amended proposal complies with the 9.5 metres maximum building height for the dwelling.

• The amended outbuilding does not exceed 3.5 metres in height above existing ground level.

• The dwelling is 2 storeys

4.2.3 Setbacks

Dwelling

• Primary Street – 9m

• Side and rear - combined side setback equivalent to 20% of the width of the block = 5.29m/min 1.2m

• Rear – 6m

Outbuilding

• Side and rear - min 1.2m

Dwelling

• Primary Street – 9 metres



• Total side – 5.8m

• Rear – 44.31 metres

Outbuilding


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5.0 Landscaping

5.2.1 Landscaped area

• Min 45% (1088sqm)

• Min 50% of landscaped area behind the front building line (544sqm)

• Min 25% of front yard as deep soil (119sqm)

• 45.13% (1090.83sqm)

• 77.01% of landscaped area behind the front building line (840.qm)

• 97.1% of front yard (excluding driveway) is deep soil (204.83sqm divided by 210.92sqm).

5.2.3 Private open space The private open space area continues to be provided in a single parcel at the rear of the site, is generally level, and includes significant deep soil.

5.2.4 Fencing The originally approved development retained the original front boundary wall, however, the amended proposal seeks to remove the existing wall and replace it with a new 1.5 metre high rendered masonry wall, at a small setback. Whilst the fence is height compliant, the entire fence is solid rather than broken into a solid and transparent component as suggested. However, as the proposed new fence is essentially replicating the solidity of the existing fence, it is reasonable to allow the new fence to also be solid, noting that the new fence will achieve an improved streetscape outcome when compared to the existing fence.

6.0 Solar Access

6.2.1 Sunlight access

• Solar access to the windows of habitable rooms and to at least 50% of private open space must be provided or achieved for a minimum period of 3 hours between 9.00am and 3.00pm at the winter solstice.

• 50% of the principal private open space of any adjoining premises should receive solar access for a minimum period of 3 hours between 9.00am and 3.00pm at the winter solstice (June 21).

• The amended proposal continues to provide 3 hours solar access between 9.00am and 3.00pm at the winter solstice to all north facing rooms including the primary living room on the ground floor. The amended proposal significantly improves solar access to the rear living room areas on the ground floor by introducing a large skylight in the roof and matching void at the first floor, to maximise natural light penetration.

• The shadow diagrams demonstrate that there is negligible difference in shadow impact between the existing site circumstance, the approved development, and the amended proposal.

7.0 Privacy

7.2.1 Building envelope and dwelling layout

There is no significant change in relation to privacy impacts between the private open space, bedrooms, balconies and living rooms of the

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proposed and any existing adjoining dwellings, noting that the proposed amendment results in a reduction to the size of the eastern side upper level terrace.

7.2.3 Elevated decks, verandahs and balconies

The terrace between bedrooms 2 and 3 on the upper level has been reduced in size compared with the approved terrace.

The elevated terrace at the rear of the first floor has already been approved and the proposed amendment does not result in any significant change in relation to this terrace.

8.0 Vehicle Access and Parking

8.2.1 Driveways and grades

• The amended proposal does not result in any change to the approved driveway entry arrangement, other than to reduce the extent of the ramp to access the basement level.

8.2.2 Garages, carports and car spaces The amended proposal retains the same 3 car parking spaces as that which was previously approved.

8.2.3 Basements • The amended basement design retains essentially the same area and footprint and internal elements as the approved basement, with a reconfiguration of the internal layout which has facilitated a reduction to the length of the ramp to access the basement.

10.0 Water and Soil Management

10.2.1 Stormwater Management and Flood Prone Areas

The application is accompanied by an amended concept stormwater plan which complies with Council’s Stormwater Management Code with regard to drainage and stormwater detention matters.

12.0 Ancillary Development

12.2.2 Outbuildings

• No outbuilding forward of the front building line.

• Minimum side and rear setback 0.5m.

• Maximum gross floor area of 40m2.

• Windows cannot face an adjoining property, unless the windows in the proposed outbuilding are screened by boundary fencing; or have a sill height of at least 1.7m above the floor; or have fixed

• No outbuilding forward of the front building line

• Minimum side and rear setback 1.2m.

• Maximum gross floor area of 14.9m2.

• Windows are screened by boundary fencing

• Roof area not accessible

• Not used for habitable purposes.

• No kitchen facilities.

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translucent (or otherwise treated) glazing in any part of the window less than 1.7m above the floor.

• Roof area not accessible

• Not to be used for habitable purposes.

• No kitchen facilities

12.2.3 Retaining walls Retaining walls in the amended proposal do not exceed 1.2m in height and will be fully designed and documented by a qualified practising engineer prior to construction.

12.2.6 Swimming Pools The amended pool design complies with the minimum 1 metre side and rear setback

The amended pool is not more than 1m above ground.

The pool filter and pump equipment will be located within the pool plant room and will not emit a noise level that exceeds 5dBA above the ambient background noise level measured at any property boundary.

Future lighting associated with a swimming pool will be positioned to prevent light spillage and minimise any nuisance to adjoining premises.

The swimming pool enclosure will comply with the Swimming Pools Act and relevant Australian Standards as amended.

12.2.7 Tennis Courts There is no change proposed to the approved tennis court.

13.0 Ecologically Sustainable Development

13.2.1 Natural Lighting and Heating The amended proposal significantly improves solar access to the rear living room areas on the ground floor by introducing a large skylight in the roof and matching void at the first floor, to maximise natural light penetration.

5.4.2 Part P - Heritage

Part P of the DCP includes provisions in relation to development in the vicinity of heritage items as well

as development within heritage conservation areas. The subject site is located within the C14 Redmyre

Road Conservation Area and is also opposite Heritage Item I191.

The statement of significance for the C14 Redmyre Road Conservation Area in the DCP is:

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Redmyre Road is of significance for its historical and architectural qualities. This Conservation

Area displays a full range of housing that is dominated by early twentieth century architecture. It

features a unified streetscape with predominantly single storey, well- maintained houses. The

housing types include Victorian Italianate, Late Victorian/Early Federation and

Federation/bungalow. Also featured is the Council Chambers and former Town Clerk’s house.

The central planting of Jacarandas in a grassed median strip and side planting of Brush Box form

an important landscape feature to the street.

A letter prepared by POC+P accompanies this application which confirms that the amended proposal

does not result in any meaningful impact in relation to the heritage conservation area in comparison with

the approved development and that the amended proposal continues to represents an appropriate and

sympathetic heritage outcome in relation to the contribution of the site to the conservation area when

compared to the existing dwelling on the site.

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This application seeks to amend Development Application DA2019/148 for the demolition of the existing

structures and the construction of a new two storey dwelling above a basement, outbuildings, inground

swimming pool, and tennis court at 98 Redmyre Road, Strathfield.

The application seeks approval for several of internal and external modifications including the following primary

amendments:






side; relocated lift; replacement of the rumpus area with a large void and increased depth of the

rear/south facing terrace; introduction of a skylight over the new void; replacement of the south-western

master bedroom with a new rumpus room; relocation of the study to be adjacent to the new rumpus

location; partial replacement of the landscape roof at the north-western corner with the displaced master

bedroom; and minor reduction to the western side boundary setback to better articulate the side

elevation.



increasing the depth of the upper grass terrace area; removing the southern daybed structure; changes



The amended proposal retains the fundamental components of the approved layout and spatial characteristics

of the development. The amended proposal achieves an improved and refined design outcome in relation to the

functionality and amenity of the dwelling, and remains compliant with the relevant planning controls.

As detailed in this submission the proposed modifications may be made by the consent authority in accordance

with Section 4.55(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 as the amended development

remains substantially the same development as originally approved and will not result in any impacts beyond

those associated with the approved dwelling.

The proposed amendments remain consistent with the aims and objectives of the relevant environmental

planning instruments and development control plan and will not result in any adverse impacts on the amenity of

the locality. Accordingly, the proposed amendments are considered acceptable as they represent an

improvement and refinement of the approved development and therefore warrant approval.

6.0 CONCLUSION

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