Information Request MCU25 0092

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                      (b) Do not encroach into building setback areas.
                 The proposed basement includes 2 x access ways, 5 metres wide respectively. The intent of
                 the provision is to ensure that that the development visually integrates with the building and
                 not dominate the streetscape. The information provided does not suitably demonstrate
                 compliance with the Acceptable or Performance Outcome.
                 The information provided does not detail basement constriction piles i.e., contiguous piles,
                 sheet piling. These construction methods form part of the buildings footprint and impede on
                 the ability to provide meaningful inground landscaping.
                 Information Required
                 2.     Revise and resubmit plans accordingly.
                        2.1. Reduce the number of openings to the streetscape and total access width. Detail
                             contours levels on the plans including the road contour.
                        2.2. Detail basement footings/contiguous piles / means of construction on the
                             basement plan.


                 Item – Ground Level
                 Confirm how ground level has been determined.
                 ground level means—
                      a) the level of the natural ground; or
                      b) if the level of the natural ground has changed, the level as lawfully changed.
                 lawfully changed in relation to ground level, means the level of the natural ground is deemed
                 to have been lawfully changed if—
                      a) the ground level is the level of the surface of the land on the day the first plan of survey
                         showing the allotment was registered; or
                      b) if the level of the surface of the land on the day mentioned above is not known, the
                         ground level as determined by a registered cadastral surveyor (QLD).
                 Information Required
                 3.     Confirm how ground level has been determined i.e., ground level is the level of the
                        surface of the land on the day the first plan of survey was registered or as determined
                        by a registered cadastral surveyor.
                 4.     Detail the buildings maximum height with Reduced Level (RLs).


                 Item – Landscaping Plans
                 The landscape plans do not demonstrate the necessary landscape area to ensure appropriate
                 levels of screening and buffer can occur that suits the relative size and nature of the
                 development and reduce the visual impacts of the bulky nature of the development.
                 Information Required
                 5.     Provide revised landscape plans prepared by a suitably qualified landscape architect in
                        accordance with the requirements of the PSP2 – Landscaping, and that incorporate the
                        following:




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                 a)     A layout that includes additional landscape vegetation in front of the boundary walls. The
                        garden is required to incorporate additional trees and tall shrubs to assist in the
                        screening of the built form of the fence and development when viewed from Martin Street
                        and Avocet Parade.
                 b)     Additional screening vegetation with vertical scale to be provide either side of the
                        driveway, to buffer the built form when viewed from Avocet Parade. Ensure planting
                        includes appropriate height screening plants (minimum 4-5 metres in height at maturity)


                 Issue - Rainwater Collection
                 The development has not incorporated rainwater collection and reuse measures for non-
                 potable purposes.
                 Information Required
                 6.     In accordance with AO2.1 of the Sustainable Building Code provide a minimum 3,000
                        litres of rainwater storage is provided per dwelling and reused for non-potable purposes
                        and incorporated into a stormwater management plan.
                 3.     DUE DATE FOR RESPONSE TO INFORMATION REQUEST

                 The due date for providing the requested information is 17 January 2026. Email your response
                 to [email protected]. Please advise Council of your response to this information request
                 in accordance with section 13 of the Development Assessment Rules.
                 If you do not provide a response before the due date, it will be taken as if you have decided
                 not to respond to the information request and Council will continue with the assessment of
                 your application.
                 4.     OTHER DETAILS

                 You can follow the progress of this application online at www.noosa.qld.gov.au. The “Online
                 Services” page can be accessed via "Quick Links" on the left hand side of the screen.
                 Should you have any further queries in relation to the above, please do not hesitate to contact
                 me on the number above.
                 Yours faithfully,




                 Georgina Schramm
                 Senior Development Planner




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