Code Assessment

Plot Ratio                            AO11 For a dwelling house, plot Alternate Solution
PO11 Plot ratio of development:       ratio of development does not Refer report.
                                      exceed 0.4:1
 1. does not exceed 0.4:1; or
 2. for small dwellings or for
    development which provides
    a ratio of at least three small
    dwellings to one other
    dwelling, does not exceed
    0.5:1.

Building Setback                  AO12.1 Buildings and structures Alternate solution - partially
PO12 Buildings and structures are meet the following minimum complies
designed and sited to:            boundary setbacks:              Refer report.
 1. provide a high level of        1. for frontages — 6 metres
      amenity to users of the 2. for side boundaries—
      subject site and adjoining            1. 1.5 metres setback up
      premises, including provision             to 4.5 metres height;
      of visual and acoustic
                                            2. 2      metres   setback
      privacy;
                                                between 4.5 metres
 2.   not unreasonably obstruct                 and 7.5 metres height;
      views or cause overlooking                and
      of private open space or
                                            3. 2.5     metres    where
      habitable areas of adjoining
                                                above     7.5   metres
      premises;
                                                height
 3.   provide adequate distance
                                     3. for the rear boundary - 6
      from adjoining land uses;
                                          metres
 4.   preserve existing vegetation
      that     will  help    buffer
      development;                  AO12.2 The front 6 metres of the     Complies with AO12.2
                                    property is landscaped open          Landscaping is provided within
 5.   allow      for  space    and
                                    space, provided that uncovered       the front 6 metres of the
      landscaping to be provided
                                    visitor parking, or swimming pools   property where practical.
      between buildings including
                                    protruding no more than 1 metre
      adequate area at ground
                                    above the ground level, can be as
      level for landscaping with
                                    close as 2 metres from the front
      trees, shrubs, outdoor living
                                    boundary.
      and utilities;
 6. be consistent with the                                    Not applicable
    predominant character of the AO12.3 Relocatable homes are
    surrounding area; and         set back not less than:
 7. protect the natural character    (a) 6 metres from a road
    and avoid adverse impacts            frontage;
      on ecologically important         (b) 1.5 metres from any other
      areas such as national parks,         site boundary; and
      waterways and wetlands.           (c) 3 metres from an internal
                                            road


                                      AO12.4 Buildings and structures Not applicable
                                      on premises with frontage to the
                                      Noosa River system are set back
                                      not less than 10 metres from



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