18Residential “A” and “B” Zones—Residential Flat Buildings, Villa Homes and Courtyard Houses and Units for Aged Persons

18 Residential “A” and “B” Zones—Residential Flat Buildings, Villa Homes and Courtyard Houses and Units for Aged Persons

18 Residential “A” and “B” Zones—Residential Flat Buildings, Villa Homes and Courtyard Houses and Units for Aged Persons

(1) This clause applies to land within Zone No 2 (a) or 2 (b).

(2) The Council shall not grant consent to development—

(a) within Zone No 2 (a)—for the purposes of units for aged persons or villa homes and courtyard houses, or

(b) within Zone No 2 (b)—for the purposes of residential flat buildings, units for aged persons or villa homes and courtyard houses,

unless—

(c) it has considered a statement of environmental effects which has been prepared with regard to the Residential Design Guidelines set out in Schedule 1 and is satisfied with the likely environmental effect of the proposed development, and

(d) it is satisfied the development meets the aims, objectives, controls and guidelines set out in this plan.

(3) A statement of environmental effects referred to in subclause (2) must consist of a written statement supported by plans, diagrams, perspectives or models which clearly and accurately show the siting and design of the proposed building and works to be carried out on the development site, and also show—

(a) the location of residential buildings (if any), the floor levels of those buildings and window openings, and

(b) important outdoor recreational spaces and facilities,

on any adjoining site that shares a common property boundary with the proposed development site or that may be significantly affected in terms of loss of privacy, overshadowing and loss of views.