To ensure that the height of buildings respects the existing or preferred neighbourhood character. schedule to the zone or an overlay that applies to the land. If no maximum height is specified in the zone, schedule to the zone or an overlay, the maximum building height should not exceed 9 metres, unless the slope of the natural ground level at any cross section wider than 8 metres of the site of the building is 2.5 degrees or more, in which case the maximum building height should not exceed 10 metres. Changes of building height between existing buildings and new buildings should be graduated. While the dwellings are three storey in scale, the maximum height of 10.41 metres complies with the standard. Does not comply with objective Dwellings in the locality are generally one or maximum two storeys with a known maximum height in the order of 7.4m at 64 Willis Street. The proposed height substantially exceeds the prevailing neighbourhood character height, and does not provide the height transition sought by the preferred neighbourhood character policy given no similar building heights occur on adjoining or adjacent land. 55.03-3 Site coverage objective To encourage development that respects the landscape character of the neighbourhood. To encourage the retention of significant trees on the site. Standard B8 The site area covered by buildings should not exceed 60 per cent.  Complies The site coverage of buildings is 62 percent of the site, which is less than the 70% allowed by Schedule 3 to the RGZ 55.03-4 Permeability objectives To reduce the impact of increased stormwater run-off on the drainage system. To facilitate on-site stormwater infiltration. Standard B9 At least 20 per cent of the site should not be covered by impervious surfaces.  Complies The site retains 31 per cent permeability, assisting in on site stormwater filtration. 55.03-5 Energy efficiency objectives Standard B10 Buildings should be:  Complies The dwellings are designed to take advantage of solar energy and living rooms
55.04-1 Side and rear setbacks objective To ensure that the height and setback of a building from a boundary respects the existing or preferred neighbourhood character and limits the impact on the amenity of existing dwellings. Standard B17 A new building not on or within 200mm of a boundary should be set back from side or rear boundaries: At least the distance specified in a schedule to the zone, or If no distance is specified in a schedule to the zone, 1 metre, plus 0.3 metres for every metre of height over 3.6 metres up to 6.9 metres, plus 1 metre for every metre of height over 6.9 metres. Sunblinds, verandahs, porches, eaves, fascias, gutters, masonry chimneys, flues, pipes, domestic fuel or water tanks, and heating or cooling equipment or other services may encroach not more than 0.5 metres into the setbacks of this standard. Landings having an area of not more than 2 square metres and less than 1 metre high, stairways, ramps, pergolas, shade sails and carports may encroach into the setbacks of this standard.  Complies The required setbacks have been achieved for the development and all side and rear setbacks comply with the formula contained in the standard. 55.04-2 Walls on boundaries objective To ensure that the location, length and height of a wall on a boundary respects the existing or preferred neighbourhood character and limits the impact on the amenity of existing dwellings. Standard B18 A new wall constructed on or within 200mm of a side or rear boundary of a lot or a carport constructed on or within 1 metre of a side or rear boundary of lot should not abut the boundary: For a length of more than the distance specified in a schedule to the zone; or If no distance is specified in a schedule to the zone, for a length of more than: 10 metres plus 25 per cent of the remaining length of the boundary of an adjoining lot, or N/A There are no new walls proposed on property boundaries.