Project Description

A pair of contemporary semi-detached dwellings with rooftop terraces and rear yard swimming pools. The site sits within a leafy residential street of older homes. Development constrains related to a large Council street tree in front of the site making vehicle access difficult, neighbouring trees planted close to the property boundaries impacting the building envelope. Neighbourhood character was a key issue for neighbours, which required careful assessment and explanation of the design response in a streetscape dominated by single storey detached dwellings on large lots.

Designed by DO Architects.

Services Provided

• Preliminary town planning advice on building envelope and key planning controls.

• Preparation and lodgement of planning application with City of Port Phillip.

• Management and negotiation of the application and responding to neighbouring objections, through to Council decision.

• Post-permit submission of plans for endorsement against permit conditions.

Images courtesy of DO Architects.