At Taylor Avenue, Aspendale, a desire to better connect with the coastline became a carefully considered first floor balcony extension that enhances everyday living while respecting its coastal setting.
Located within a Commercial 1 Zone and affected by Design and Development Overlay Schedule 1, the site required a sensitive and well-balanced planning response. The approved design improves private open space and outlook toward the beach without increasing the overall height or bulk of the existing dwelling, ensuring the development remains consistent with coastal character and visual expectations.
Every element of the proposal was approached with restraint and clarity, from the scale of the extension to the selection of materials and detailing. The result is an addition that feels integrated, purposeful and appropriate to its context.
💡 Planning Highlights
This approval was achieved through a clear and strategic planning approach that aligned design intent with policy and site constraints:
• Approval for a modest first floor balcony extension improving coastal outlook and amenity
• A built form response that complies with DDO1 objectives and visual sensitivity requirements
• No increase to building height or unreasonable off-site amenity impacts
• Materials and finishes selected to integrate seamlessly with the existing dwelling
🌊 Why This Approval Matters
• Enhances coastal lifestyle through improved outdoor living and outlook
• Respects the established built form and streetscape character
• Demonstrates how residential amenity can be enhanced within a commercial zoning framework
• Delivers a high-quality outcome through thoughtful, site responsive design
👏 Project Acknowledgement
A big thank you to Bob Vrankovic for preparing the plans and contributing to a clear and well resolved approval outcome.
At Canter Town Planning, we take a strategic, solutions focused approach to planning that goes beyond simply preparing reports and lodging applications. We work closely with clients to understand their vision, assess opportunities and constraints, and develop pathways that achieve practical and policy-aligned outcomes.
Whether it’s a coastal alteration, a residential infill project, or a more complex development, we focus on balancing design intent, planning policy, and the local context. Our goal is to guide every project from concept through approval with clarity, efficiency, and confidence, helping our clients unlock value and move forward with certainty.
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