[3] These descriptions are underpinned by two strategic studies which are reference documents in the planning scheme - the Council's Housing Strategy 2014 and Whitehorse Neighbourhood Character Study 2014.

[7] Preliminary Arboricultural Report dated 15 June 2021

[8] The officer's report expressed the view that a permit was not triggered for the dwelling itself. Consequently, the report concludes that 'Meeting these exemptions identified within the overlay implies the dwelling and design would generally be appropriate/compatible for the site. Therefore, Council is accepting of the building design presented.'

[9] Following a successful prosecution by the council, the former owner was fined and ordered to pay costs.

[10] The building height requirements under the NRZ are mandatory requirements that must still be met.

[11] Other alternative envelope setbacks from side boundaries are also described in terms of 'as per SLO2'.

[12] Tree 19 is a Sweet Pittosporum with a height of 10m. This is a hardy species and known environmental weed which I accept would not be adversely affected by this proposal.

[13] A notation on the plan states 'sill recessed into slab'.

[14] Email with attachments received by Tribunal on 5 July 2022.

[15] Tree 30 is an 18m high River peppermint, Tree 42 is a 7m high Mealy Stringybark and Tree 45 is a 13m high Yellow Box.

[16] Rounding up from 6.74 trees for a site area of 1011sqm.