app.8-inc-sch.1-secResidential flat buildings in Zone B2

app.8-inc-sch.1-sec Residential flat buildings in Zone B2

Residential flat buildings in Zone B2

(1) This section applies to the land identified as “M” on the Land Zoning Map that is in Zone B2 Local Centre.

(2) Development for the purpose of a residential flat building is permitted with development consent on land identified as “Active street frontage” on the Active Street Frontages Map if the ground floor and first floor of the proposed residential flat building are able to be adapted for the purpose of retail premises or business premises.

(3) Before determining whether to grant development consent under this section, the consent authority must consider—

(a) any adverse impact on employment opportunities in Zone B2 Local Centre, and

(b) the suitability of the land for a residential flat building, and

(c) the relationship of the proposed residential flat building to other buildings (existing or proposed) in the immediate vicinity in relation to separation, setbacks, amenity and urban form, and

(d) pedestrian, cycle, vehicular and service access and circulation, and

(e) the economic viability of ground floor and first floor retail premises or business premises on the land.