The Hastings Unit 19 - Planning Report · 51983.3225.13

3.   Development Intent

Transmission Brokers Pty Ltd (the applicant) are seeking a Change to the existing Development
Approval at Unit 19 “The Hastings”, 30 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads 4567. The application
constitutes a Minor Change Application (Code Assessable) as advised by Noosa Council’s senior
planner Lisa Pienaar.

The proposal seeks to construct a contemporary four-storey dwelling unit as part of the existing
approved Visitor Accommodation on the site (TPC 1632). The existing approval limits the utilisations
of the site and consists of a dwelling unit unfitting for the current precinct vernacular and coastal
context.

The applicant has engaged Lisa Page Interior Design to redesign the dwelling unit to provide a more
modern and aesthetically pleasing design which is fitting of the coastal environment and responsive
to the local vernacular. To ensure that the dwelling unit is more appropriate and manages the
elements of the coastal environment, robust materials have been proposed (Appendix A- page 14).

Through the redesign and reconstruction process, the proposed development portrays a consistent
and complementary built form more suitable for the locality’s vernacular and intent. The height of
the building is within the permissible maximum, as well as being consistent with neighbouring
developments, and will not add to any appearance of bulk.

The appropriateness of the proposed development is demonstrated through the architectural
drawings (Appendix A). The proposal is consistent with the general and specific outcomes for the
Visitor Mixed Use zone in the Noosa Heads locality in that it:

           • is designed in a manner so that there is unlikely to be any adverse impact on the
             amenity enjoyed by residents and visitors, including impacts associated with—

               – visual and acoustic privacy;
               – safety and security; and
               – lighting
           • presents a contemporary design which is respects and complements the built form of
             surrounding development and coast context;
           • enhances the visual amenity and streetscape character through an active frontage
             and the incorporation of robust materials fitting for the coastal environment;
           • presents a building height consistent with structures on surrounding land;

           • maintains a maximum height across balance area of site below the permissible 15m;
           • results in a building scale that is compatible with surrounding development;
           • does not present an appearance of excessive bulk to adjacent properties, roads or
             other areas in the vicinity of the site, and
           • does not create opportunities for residents to overlook the private open space areas
             of neighbouring properties.




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