DA26/0099 - Two storey grouped dwelling at 5A Betula Street, Riverton
Your comments are invited!
The City has received a development application that proposes to a two-storey Grouped dwelling at the above mentioned address.
In this instance, the application is being advertised to owners and occupiers in accordance with the City’s Part 8 of Local Planning Policy LP-11 – Public Consultation of Planning Proposals, as the proposal includes variations to the Residential Design Codes Volume 1 (R-Codes); which may have the potential for the amenity of the adjoining property and the street to be impacted.
Matters for Consideration
The following matter(s) require City's consideration:
- Clause 3.9 Solar Access: The R-Codes set out the percentage of overshadow to achieve the deemed-to-comply requirements. The development proposes a 54% overshadowing of the adjoining lot area compared to the 35% allowed under the deemed-to-comply provisions of the R-Codes.
The proposed variations may be considered by the City against the relevant design principles of the R-Codes.
Reference Documents
Please refer to the attached documents on the right (Important links) for further details. If you have any questions or require assistance, feel free to contact us.
Viewing Development Plans and Supporting Documents
You can view the development plans and related documents by downloading them directly from this page.
How to Submit Your Comments
Please provide your written feedback to the City by 5:00pm on 24 July 2026 using the form below to submit your comments.You may also attach supporting documents such as plans, diagrams, or photographs.
Personal contact details such as names, email addresses and telephone numbers will not be provided to the applicant. Written submissions may be the subject of Freedom of Information requests.
In accordance with Part 8 of Local Planning Policy LP-11 – Public Consultation of Planning Proposals (Policy), if no response is received from a notified owner or occupier, the City will assume there are no comments. A lack of response will not be interpreted as either support or objection.
Guidance on what is a “valid” or “non-valid” planning consideration is provided in the Policy.
What happens following consultation?
Once the consultation period closes, a delegated officer of the City will assess the proposal, taking into account relevant planning considerations and any feedback received from affected landowners and occupiers.
If the City makes a decision on the development application (approval or refusal), we will contact you to explain how your comments were considered.
In accordance with Part 8 of Local Planning Policy LP.11 – Public Consultation of Planning Proposals, if no response is received from a notified owner or occupier, the City will assume there are no comments. A lack of response will not be interpreted as either support or objection.
In some cases, the application may be referred to a Council meeting for determination. If this occurs, you will receive an invitation to attend or view the meeting online.
