planning report Jan 24 · 51984.3164.01

Criteria – Noosa Plan 2020



Noosa Plan 2020                         Comment                                                                            Complies

High density residential zone code

Building Height                         The site to west adjoins a single dwelling located in the Low density              
                                        residential (LDR) where a 2 storey / 8m high development is permitted.
PO5 Buildings and structures:
                                        To the east, south and southwest the site adjoins or is nearby to unit
    (a)   are low rise and present a
                                        resorts in the Tourist accommodation zone and HDR which are 3 storeys
          building height consistent
                                        / 12m in building height.
          with     structures    on
          adjoining and surrounding     While the site adjoins the LDR, the portion of resort adjacent to this zone
          premises;                     is 2 storeys and consistent with this nearest neighbour. The subject units
                                        sit further upslope and are adjacent to 3 storey resort units.

                                        The covering of the roof terrace creates a 3-storey building which is
                                        consistent with structures on adjoining and nearby premises.

    (b)   are designed to provide an    The development is 2 separate pods and step down the slope. The pod                
          interesting streetscape and   subject of this minor change is the uphill pod adjacent to the Natasha
          complement         landform   Avenue cul-de-sac.
          changes and landscapes;
                                        While the facade facing the cul-de-sac includes little articulation and
                                        interest, it is only the vehicle entry point of the resort as most guests arrive
                                        by PT through the Noosa Drive service road (west) entry which is of a high
                                        standard.

                                        Further, the façade has existed ‘as is’ for many years and any changes
                                        would be an unreasonable request by Council after so many years.

    (c)   do not visually dominate      The structures have been erected since the original build some 38 years            
          the street or surrounding     ago with no complaints from surrounding residents regarding a building
          area;                         that dominates the street or surrounding area.

    (d)   respect the scale of          No change to the vegetation has happened. As described above, the                  
          existing     vegetation,      subject site is surrounded by 3 storey unit buildings and the as built works
          maintaining a vegetated       are consistent with surrounding built form.
          skyline;

    (e)   preserve the amenity of       The original approval permitted the stairwell to be constructed on the roof        
          surrounding      premises     terraces for weather protection. The coverings are the same height as
          including privacy, views      these approved structures. The zone permits 3 storey buildings and while
          and access to sunlight;       a portion of the roof terrace is a storey, the development was approved as
                                        2 storeys with basement car parking, making this pod 3 storeys.

                                        Based on the above, the building is no higher than that permitted and
                                        therefore no views will be impacted by the structures as the built form is
                                        permitted to this height.

                                        The structures have existed for around 38 years with no known complaints
                                        demonstrating they do not negatively impact on the surrounding premises
                                        in relation to privacy, views and access to sunlight.

    (f)   do not exceed three           The structures on the roof terrace create a 3 storey building fully complying      
          storeys , except for lots     with PO5(f).
          with frontage to Serenity
          Close, Noosa Heads which
          do not exceed four storeys.