Assignment 2 DA Submission - Stage 1 Site Analysis

Description of the site & surroundings

The site, a 713m2 rectangular block, with an angled frontage, is situated at 5 Wyargine St, Mosman. The orientation of the block is east-west along its long axis, which is ideal for taking advantage of northern aspect of any proposed dwelling, although the neighbouring dwelling to the north will present some problems in terms of overshadowing. The block is on two relatively level areas (divided by a retaining wall) except where it adjoins the footpath, approximately 6.5 metre in width, that slopes down to the street. A driveway joins an underground garage with access to the site through adjacent stairs leading up to the block. The site begins above a rocky outcrop (approximately 4 metres in height). The two adjacent properties are both one and two storey brick residences with tiled roofs. The property directly behind the site is of a similar construction. There are medium sized trees along the sites boundaries. Because the site is elevated above the street, there are immediate views to the eastern coastline with some clear views, through the houses below, of Edwards Beach and Sydney Harbour (approximately 50 metres in direct line). Adjacent to Edwards Beach and to the south is the popular Balmoral Beach.

Planning controls

Mosman Local Environment Plan 1998
Mosman Residential Development Control Plan 1998

LEP Control                                                                    Restriction                                             

Zoning type                                                                      Residential 2A (R2)

Max building height                                                         8.5 metres (max. from land as its found)

Site area                                                                           713m2

Max wall height                                                               7.2 metres above existing ground level

No. of storeys                                                                   2 above ground
                                                                                         Note: Council may allow for extra storey
                                                                                         the attic roof space.
                                                                         
Floor space ratio                                                              0.5:1

Max floor space permitted                                               352m2

Roof type                                                                         Pitch or gable

Setbacks                                                                          - From street: appropriate distance from
                                                                                          neighbours.
                                                                                        - To neighbours 1st storey: 900mm
                                                                                        - To neighbours 2nd storey: 1500mm
                                                                                        - 2 metres from sewer or other structure
                                                                                        excavation
                                                                                        - Distance between building and the front
                                                                                        of property is min. 5.5 metres.
                                                                                                                                                           

Hot winds = West
Views =  East
Sun orientation = North
Sea Breeze = East
Rain & storms = South to South-west
                                    

     Diagram showing council height restrictions and building setbacks