The application has been assessed in accordance with the Minister's Guidelines and found to be non-compliant with the relevant criteria. Although no objections have been received from the adjoining owner at 32 Violet Street, Frankston South, and the setback is considered unlikely to disrupt the streetscape - aligning with the requirements for a verandah, which would be deemed "as of right" with the same setback, as the design is not consistent with the Frankston South 11 Neighbourhood Character Precinct Policy, the application must be refused.

1. On 23 December 2024 the Applicants appealed the decision (the Appeal) under s 144(1)(a) of the Building Act 1993 (Building Act) to the Building Appeals Board (BAB).
2. The Appeal was considered 'on the papers' on 6 March 2024.
3. I have considered the parties' written submissions and the material filed with the BAB. I have also had regard to the applicable Decision Guidelines set out under the Minister's Guideline MG-12, given it is a relevant consideration for the BAB to consider. Based on these considerations I make the following findings.