MCU14/0051 & OPW14/0274: Planning Report

3.0       PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

3.1       Application Type
This development application seeks Council’s approval for:

         A Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for Multiple Housing -
          Type 4 Conventional (4 units);
         A Development Permit for Operational Works for Engineering; and
         A Development Permit for Operational Works for Landscaping.

The proposal will be impact assessable in accordance with the provisions of the
planning scheme.


3.2       The Proposal
3.2.1 MCU – MULTIPLE HOUSING - TYPE 4 CONVENTIONAL (4 UNITS)
The application is supported by proposal plans prepared by IWTD (refer Appendix
A). The proposal will comprise four units in total and will appear as two separate
buildings. The proposed development will consist of the following elements:

         Two-storeys in height and comprise four x three bedroom units;
         An overall height of 8m;
         Units 1, 2 & 3 will have a gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 155m2 with
          unit 4 comprising a total GFA of approximately 160m2; and
         Complies with the desired plot ratio of 0.45:1 as well as the maximum site
          cover of 40% (proposing 39.87%).

The proposal will achieve the minimum 6m setbacks to Nannygai Street and the rear
property boundary. Setbacks of 1.5m metres are proposed to the side boundaries.

3.2.2 BUILT FORM
The proposed development will consist of quality materials and finishes and is
considered to be consistent with the character of the surrounding Noosaville locality.
The proposal will include a high degree of articulation and a mix of materials to
provide for visual interest. The roof structure will have a minimum 5 degree pitch with
a 600mm eave overhang (refer Figure 3 – Indicative Perspective below).

A single bedroom, dining, living and alfresco area will be provided at ground level in
all units. Bedrooms 2 & 3 as well as bath & powder rooms occupy the upper level of
all units (refer proposal plans in Appendix A for further detail).

The proposal will achieve the minimum habitable floor level (2.5m AHD) through the
use of posts and joists to raise the dwelling units.

   June 2014                  TU Projects – Multi-unit dwelling (4 units)           Page 6
                                     28 Nannygai Street, Noosaville