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                 (iii) 40% for both storeys.


                 The Noosa Plan 2020 defines Site Cover as:
                 “…the portion of the site, expressed as a percentage, that will be covered by a building or
                 structure, measured to its outermost projection, after the development is carried out, other
                 than a building or structure, or part of a building or structure, that is -
                 (a) in a landscaped or open space area, including, for example a gazebo or shade structure
                 or;
                 (b) a basement that is completely below ground level and used for car parking; or
                 (c) the eaves of a building; or
                 (d) a sun shade.”
                 The Noosa Plan 2020 defines a basement as;
                 Basement means a space—
                    a) between a floor level in a building and the floor level that is immediately below it; and
                    b) no part of which is more than 1m above ground level.
                 The Performance Outcome PO8 requires buildings and structures to generally be of a
                 compatible scale with surrounding development and circumstance of the site, allow the
                 opportunity to provide soft landscaping between buildings, and do not present an appearance
                 of bulk to adjacent properties and roads.
                 Our calculations indicate that the proposal will result in a basement site cover that significantly
                 exceeds 50%. Council also notes that the proposal is likely not to achieve minimum soft
                 landscaping requirements and creates excessive bulk when compared to adjoining and
                 neighbouring properties.
                 Information Required
                 6.   The proposed basement is not completely below ground level, will be used for other
                      purposes aside from carparking and significantly exceeds 50% of site area. The extent of
                      the basement is not supported.
                 7.   Provide amended plans that complies with the site cover and setback requirements of the
                      Noosa Plan 2020.
                 Issue – Streetscape
                 AO12.1 of the Low density residential zone code requires that buildings are oriented towards
                 the street by incorporating design elements within the front facade. This can include features
                 such as verandahs, porches, external stairs or awnings.
                 The current design maintains an austere presentation with a number of walls and closures to
                 the street on both levels which internalises the Dwelling and does not provide a positive
                 contribution to the streetscape.
                 Information Required
                 8.   Amend the front facade of the dwelling in accordance with AO12 and PO12 to ensure the
                      dwelling more successfully addresses and contributes towards streetscape character.
                 Issue - length of wall greater than 20 metres
                 AO12.2 of the Low density residential zone code states that a wall greater than 5 metres in
                 height is no more than 20 metres in length. The proposed southern wall exceeds this
                 requirement.
                 Information Required




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