5.2024.142.1 - 29 Riverview Road, East Victoria Park

The Town has received a development application for Single House at the above-mentioned property.

In accordance with Local Planning Policy 37 – Community Consultation on Planning Proposals, you are invited to comment on the following:

• Maximum Height of Boundary Wall – A boundary wall to the northwestern common boundary with No. 59 Etwell Street with a maximum height of 4.2 metres above natural ground level in lieu of a maximum height of 3.5 metres as permitted under the Residential Design Codes.

• Fill and Retaining behind Street Setback Line - A retaining wall is proposed to be constructed along the northwestern common boundary with No. 59 Etwell Street. The retaining wall is proposed to have a varying height of between 0.4 metres and 0.57 metres above natural ground level. The Residential Design Codes permit filling and associated retaining walls behind the street setback line and within 1.0 metre of a common boundary up to a maximum height of 500mm above natural ground level.

Please note that the above mentioned matters will be considered based on the merits of the case, and with regard to the relevant design principles and any comments received from nearby affected landowner(s) and occupier(s).

The relevant design principles that the proposal will be assessed against are as listed below: 

5.1.3 Lot boundary setbacks (Boundary Walls)

5.3.7 Site works