Hon Alison Xamon questions the Planning portfolio regarding the Three Oceans development in Scarborough, specifically concerning building height restrictions and the proponent's compliance. The answer indicates the original proposal exceeded acceptable bulk and scale, and highlights the design guidelines' flexibility.

AnsweredQoN 1490Legislative Council
Asked
14 August 2018
Portfolio
Planning

QuestionView source ↗

I
refer to the Three Oceans development in Scarborough, and I ask: (a) was
the proponent ever required to explain why it was not possible for them to
comply with the Scarborough Redevelopment Scheme building height restrictions; (b) if
yes to (a), what was the explanation of why they required height so far beyond that anticipated in the Scarborough Redevelopment Scheme; and (c) if
no to (a), why not?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
12 September 2018
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Planning
Response time
10 days
(a)-(b) The original development proposal (December 2017) incorporated excessive bulk and scale and the proponents were asked to revise the development proposal.
(c) As stated in the Scarborough Design Guidelines, an important provision is the opportunity for a proponent to meet the Design Intent through an alternative solution.

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