I have not been able to acess the plans submitted but I know the existing building is a 2 storey boarding house. The land use for this Lot is R3 with a building height of 12 metres. The proposed 5 storey building will likely be between 16.5 metres and 20 metres, which is well above the current maximum of 12 metres. The buildings on either side are 3 storey. It is not appropriate to construct a new 4-5 storey building. It will impact significantly on natural light, views and privacy to the neighbours and the streetscape character. There is also no mention of providing car parking spaces in the DA. With the 9 dwellings this could mean up to an extra 18 cars needing street parking in an area where there is not currently adequate parking for the existing residents in Dolphin street.
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