Height reduced to 6 storeys with maximum westward adjustment — Building shifted 8.1m west (Modification 3 Option C) to the western lot boundary, creating 8-12m Rutland Street setback for a generous garden precinct. Tower widens from 21.9m to 30.0m, maximising floor plate efficiency to recover dwellings.

Planning benefits: Maximum landscaping and green space of all scenarios. Deep setback enables substantial canopy tree planting, front gardens for all ground-floor dwellings, and enhanced streetscape quality consistent with Clifton Hill's garden suburb character. Height override at 2.2× the GRZ2 limit matches strongest compliance position. Reduced afternoon overshadowing of heritage houses.

Key features: Superior heritage interface with maximum buffer zone. Substantial pervious surface area and verified on-site canopy coverage. Vehicle access from Noone Street with optimal circulation geometry. Parking fully accommodated under building. Simpler vertical massing. Subject to AS5100 railway clearance risk assessment (building 12-14m from stabling siding centreline, deeper into 10-20m zone but still well clear of 10m threshold).

Estimated yield: Approximately 95-105 dwellings (vs 114 proposed), maintaining a 3.2-3.5× multiplier over existing 30 units. Represents optimal balance between housing delivery and planning policy compliance with maximum amenity outcomes for residents and streetscape.

Noone St / Rutland St Community Housing