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6.8.1 Community Facilities Zone Code
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Solution Applicants Response
Role and function
PO1 Performance outcome Whilst it is acknowledged that the current
The Community facilities zone accommodates a No acceptable outcome provided Noosa 2020 Plan Community Facilities Zone
range of community activities, infrastructure designation currently anticipates ‘special
activities, special residential uses, recreation residential uses’ such as retirement facilities
and residential care facilities, due
activities and limited low scale ancillary business
consideration should be given to proposed
uses. Amendment 2 which introduces ‘Multiple
Dwelling’ as a consistent land use for the
Zone.
PO2 Performance outcome The proposed residential development does
Development maintains the ongoing provision No acceptable outcome provided not compromise the existing Cooroy
and use of Community Facilities zoned land for cemetery.
community related purposes.
PO3 Performance outcome While the site is identified within the
Development- No acceptable outcome provided Local Government Infrastructure Plan
(LGIP) as future community facilities for
(a) is consistent with the specific purpose as cemetery expansion, it is understood that Lot
annotated on the zone map; or 100 has been excised for this purpose.
The balance of the site has been identified by
(b) where the annotated purpose is no Council to be utilised for alternative
longer meeting a community need, community uses and infrastructure, including
replaces it with another community the subject site for social housing purposes.
related use; or
(c) where there is no specific purpose
annotated on the zone map, provides a
use consistent with the needs of the local
community.
PO4 Performance outcome The site and location is well suited to meeting
The site and location are accessible and suitable No acceptable outcome provided the needs of those within the Noosa LGA who
for the intended use and population catchment it require social housing.
serves.
PO5 Performance outcome The proposed use is of a type, scale and
Uses are of a type, scale and intensity consistent No acceptable outcome provided intensity consistent with community needs,
with community needs, locational characteristics noting there has been a 57% increase in
and supporting infrastructure. households on the Queensland Social
Housing Register who require social housing
in the Noosa LGA, between 2024 and 2025.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Solution Applicants Response
Noosa Business Centre N/A Not applicable to the proposed Multiple
PO6 AO6 Dwelling development.
The Noosa Business Centre incorporates a The location of the transit facility is to be
sub-regional transit facility. generally in accordance with Figure
7.2.4.4 (Noosa Business Centre
Framework and Character Plan).
Residential care N/A Not applicable. The proposed development is
PO7 AO7.1 for Multiple Dwellings located on land at 62
Existing and approved sites for retirement facilities Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy.
The following sites are retained as
and residential care facilities are retained and
residential care facilities:-
continue to provide such residential uses on the
site. (a) ‘Kabara Noosa Care’ at 20 Topaz
Street, Cooroy, over Lot 102
SP236318;
(b) ‘Carramar Noosa Care’ at 186
Cooroy-Noosa Road, Tewantin,
over Lot 2 on RP177554 and Lots
18 and 19 on RP162486;
(c) ‘Japara Noosa Aged Care’ at
119 Moorindil St, Tewantin, over
Lot 1 on SP146053;
(d) ‘Ozcare Noosa’ 100 Cooyar St,
Noosa Heads, over Lot 9 on
RP225312
AO7.2
The following sites are developed and
retained as integrated residential care and
retirement facilities:
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Solution Applicants Response
(a) Land at 82 -100 McKinnon Drive,
Tewantin, described as Lot 2 on
RP220516 and Lot 86 on
MCH1415;
(b) Land at Ben Lexcen Drive and
Grasstree Court, Sunrise
Beach, over Lot 6 RP901384;
and
(c) "Palm Lake Resort" at 15
Pearsons Road, Cooroy, over
Lots 102 and 103 SP287641.
PO8 AO8 Acceptable outcome The proposal is for a Multiple Dwelling, being
Housing choice is facilitated through provision of Residential development is limited to: ‘Affordable Rental Premises’, comprising 25
communal housing models, accessible housing, (a) Community Residences; or small dwellings.
affordable rental premises and if for a Relocatable (b) Rooming accommodation such as
home park or Retirement facility includes small residential hostels; or
dwellings and affordable housing. (c) Residential care facilities; or
(d) Affordable rental premises; or
(e) Relocatable home parks or
retirement villages where entirely
small dwellings and at least 50% of
dwellings are affordable housing.
Short-term accommodation N/A Not applicable.
PO9 No acceptable outcome provided
Short-term accommodation develops in
conjunction with an educational establishment or
hospital on the same site.
Indoor sport and recreation N/A Not applicable.
PO10 No acceptable outcome provided
Indoor sport and recreation develops in
conjunction with a community activity on the same
site and does not include an amusement parlour
or bowling alley.
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Markets N/A Not applicable.
PO11 No acceptable outcome provided
Temporary or periodic markets are supported by
existing facilities and do not significantly impact on
the amenity, safe traffic environment and
character of the surrounding area.
Club N/A Not applicable.
PO12 AO12
Clubs develop in conjunction with a community
Clubs do not exceed 500m².
activity on the same site.
Food and drink outlets and shops N/A Not applicable.
PO13 AO13.1
Food and drink outlets and shops are small scale Kiosks, cafés and shops are ancillary to the
and ancillary to the main recreation or community main recreation or community activity on
activity on the same site. the same site and do not exceed a
combined total use area of 150m² and sell
only non-alcoholic drinks and light meals.
AO13.2 N/A Not applicable.
Food and drink outlets within an existing
sporting club or community use, including
indoor and outdoor dining space, does not
exceed a gross floor area of 150m²
Healthcare N/A Not applicable.
PO14 No acceptable outcome provided
Hospital and healthcare services co-locate on and
near to existing hospital or health care services
sites to complement existing services and create
health hubs where possible.
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Noosa Airport N/A Not applicable.
PO15 No acceptable outcome provided
The amenity of sensitive land uses surrounding
Noosa Airport is not adversely affected by the
operations of the Noosa airport.
PO16 N/A Not applicable.
The existing and future operational requirements No acceptable outcome provided
of the Noosa Airport are protected from
inappropriate or incompatible development.
Built form
Height Acceptable outcome As comprehensively demonstrated by the
PO17
AO17.1 submitted Architectural Proposal, no part of
Buildings and other structures:
Within urban boundaries buildings and the proposed building exceeds the maximum
(a) are low rise and have a visual bulk and other structures are no more than 8 8m building height limit.
architectural scale consistent with the metres in building height.
character of the area;
(b) do not visually dominate the street AO17.2
and surrounding spaces; Outside of urban boundaries buildings
(c) preserve the amenity of surrounding and structures are no more than 8
development including privacy, views and metres in building height, providing that
access to sunlight to residential dwellings; they may be up to 9 metres where the
pitched roof but no other part of the
(d) respect the scale of the
building or structure exceeds 8 metres.
surrounding vegetation,
maintaining a vegetated
skyline; AO17.3
The exposed portion of the external
(e) have a maximum building height of two elevation of the building cannot exceed
storeys; and
or appear to exceed the respective
(f) elevations do not appear to visually exceed building heights in AO17.1 and AO17.2.
two storeys when viewed from the Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-13A
surrounding area.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Solution Applicants Response
Editor’s Note—utility installations and
telecommunication facilities may require a
greater height which would be assessed on
a case- by-case basis but is not likely to
exceed 15 metres within urban boundaries
or 25 metres outside urban boundaries.
Site cover, gross floor area and building bulk Performance outcome Refer section 6.3.2.2 of Town Planning report
PO18 AO18.1 for compliance statement
Buildings and other structures: Plot ratio does not exceed 0.75:1
provided that no individual building
(a) are fit for purpose and respect the
has a gross floor area exceeding 1,000m².
scale of surrounding development;
(b) do not present an appearance of bulk
to adjacent properties, roads or other
areas in the vicinity of the site;
AO18.2 Acceptable outcome The elevation drawings contained within the
(c) maintains natural site characteristics The maximum length of wall in one plane Architectural Proposal Plans show the
where possible, including native is 30 metres. articulation achieved to each building façade
vegetation and natural landforms; ensuring no blank walls are proposed.
(d) allows for adequate area at ground AO18.3 Acceptable outcome As shown on the Architectural Proposal
level for landscaping and site facilities; No more than 50% of the site is covered by Plans, the proposed building occupies
and buildings or roofed structures. 1,546m2 of the 3,161m2 site area thereby
(e) facilitates onsite stormwater resulting in a site cover of 48.9%. The
management and vehicular access. proposal therefore complies.
Setbacks Performance outcome The proposal achieves compliant setbacks as
PO19 follows:
AO19.1
Buildings and other structures: • 6m from new road frontage
Buildings and roofed structures are set • 12m from Lake Macdonald Drive
(a) provide amenity for users of the back: frontage
premises as well as preserve the visual a) for sites within urban boundaries at
and acoustic amenity of adjoining and • 3m from southern, western and
least:
future bio boundaries
nearby properties;
(i) 6 metres from a road
(b) allow space for required vehicle parking; frontage; and
(c) preserve existing vegetation to buffer the (ii) 3 metres from other
building; boundaries unless the land
(d) allow for soft landscaping between adjoins the Environmental
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Solution Applicants Response
buildings; Management and
(e) avoid large areas of continuous wall Conservation Zone where
planes by varying the building setbacks the minimum setback is
and using appropriate techniques to 5m; or
provide visual relief; and
(f) help protect the natural character and b) for sites outside of the urban
boundaries at least:
visual amenity of the Noosa River system
and other watercourses where relevant. (i) for uses involving towers or
tanks, a distance at least
equal to the height of the
structure;
(ii) otherwise 10 metres from any
boundary.
AND
c) a distance greater the
riparian buffer area shown on
Biodiversity, Waterways and
Wetlands Overlay maps.
d) 100 metres from the level of
Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT)
in tidal areas (and to incorporate
natural vegetation and other
buffer elements)
e) 50 metres from freshwater
habitats (and to incorporate
natural vegetation and other
buffer elements)
AO19.2 Childcare centres
All buildings, structures and outdoor play
areas are set back at least 3 metres from all
site boundaries adjoining a residential
activity or land included in a residential
zone.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Solution Applicants Response
AO19.3 Place of public worship
Buildings, structure and communal
gathering areas are setback 10m from a
residential zone and 3m from all other
zones.
AO19.4
Buildings and structures with frontage to the
Noosa River system are set back not less
than 10 metres from the mean high water
mark as shown in Figure AP3-15A.
Editor's note— If there is a conflict between
minimum boundary setbacks, the greater
setback prevails.
Building design and streetscape
PO20 Performance outcome The proposed social housing development
Development for community and recreation No acceptable outcome provided has been purposefully designed to suit the
activities are located, designed and operated to: intended cohort, being single parent families,
single persons and single persons over 55
(a) provide focal points for the community; (Seniors).
(b) relate to the setting and character of
the locality where relevant;
(c) be accessible and functional for a wide range
of users; and
(d) maximise opportunities for co-locating a
range of compatible community and
recreation activities.
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PO21 Performance outcome The proposal has been thoughtfully designed
Buildings are designed using design elements and No acceptable outcome provided to ensure it is reflective of the local Cooroy
materials that reflect the local streetscape character character.
of the area. Inspiration has been heavily drawn from
traditional hinterland character, including
metal cladding, weatherboard and Cooroy's
surrounding landscaping.
Variation of pattern and texture as a means to
integrate with the landscape is a theme
throughout the proposal; most prominently
represented through the material selection.
PO22 Performance outcome The proposed development does indeed
Development incorporates a high standard of No acceptable outcome provided incorporate a high standard of architecture,
architecture, design and landscaping and creates design and landscaping and creates attractive
attractive and functional buildings, streets and and functional buildings, as evidenced by the
places. submitted Architectural and Landscape plans.
PO23 Performance outcome Given the operational works being carried out
Streetscape treatments are provided to enhance the No acceptable outcome provided by Council in conjunction with creation of the
character and amenity of the street, particularly along subject site, not further streetscape works are
major roads. necessitated by the proposal.
PO24 AO24.1 Performance outcome The proposed social housing development
Buildings and other structures present a high level of Buildings incorporate horizontal and vertical has been architecturally designed by
architectural merit with building elements and forms articulation. Hollindale Mainwaring Architects, achieving a
that: high level of architectural merit comprising:
(a) are consistent with the bulk and scale • horizontal and vertical articulation,
of buildings on adjoining and nearby AO24.2 emphasized by the stepped form that
land; Elevations are no longer than 15 metres reflects the site’s slope;
(b) break down the facade into finer scaled without articulation of at least 0.75 metres • provision of regular steps, recesses and
components; and present subtle changes in textures and projections that add visual interest to the
materials to break up building facades. built form;
(c) provide strong visual relationships to
the landscape, natural features and • variations in materiality and colours;
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Solution Applicants Response
(d) recreation areas in the vicinity; AO24.3 • provision of balconies, courtyards and
terraces; and
(e) create a pedestrian scale with visual interest; Buildings incorporate:
(f) present subtle changes in colours, textures (a) variations in plan shape, such as • generous landscaping at ground level in
addition to podium planting.
and materials to break up the building steps, recesses, projections or
facades; splays;
(g) integrate signage with the building design; (b) variations in the vertical profile,
with steps or slopes at different
(h) integrate landscaping into the building
levels;
design and car parking areas;
(c) variations in the treatment and
(i) is well articulated with strong horizontal and
vertical design elements providing an patterning of windows, sun
interesting streetscape; and protection and shading devices, or
other elements of a façade
(j) complement landform changes and treatment at a finer scale than the
landscape features.
overall building structure;
(d) balconies, verandas or terraces;
and
(e) planting, particularly on podiums,
terraces, and low level roof decks
or incorporate other landscape
elements such as green walls.
PO25 Performance outcome The proposal will establish an attractive
Buildings and other structures present a high quality No acceptable outcome provided presentation to the new street, maintaining a
streetscape with design elements and building forms generally consistent setback, while
that: establishing a high-quality landscaped
(a) define the street and public spaces; presentation to the Lake Macdonald Drive
frontage.
(b) provide a consistent building alignment
fronting the street and public spaces;
(c) contribute to the streetscape activity
and vibrancy of the street if located in a
business centre;
(d) create pedestrian scale and visual interest;
(e) contribute to their setting, including the
skyline;
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Solution Applicants Response
(f) enhance corner sites as key focal points
that contribute positively to defining the
street; and
(g) where a community or recreation activity,
retain and provide areas for outdoor
gathering and meeting opportunities on the
ground level.
PO26 No acceptable outcome provided Performance outcome Not applicable.
Buildings on corner sites define the street
intersection and include interesting or decorative
features and design elements.
Landscaping
PO27 AO27.1 Performance outcome The proposal landscaping palette comprises a
Landscape treatments soften and improve the Entries, outdoor spaces and outdoor dining combination of both hard and softscape
visual appearance of the building, outdoor areas are treated with hard and soft elements. Landscaping to the new street
frontage will soften both the appearance of the
spaces and service areas. landscaping features.
built form, as well as the at-grade car parking
areas.
AO27.2
Landscaping may be used to
conceal, and reduce the noise
generated from, mechanical plant
equipment, loading bays, storage
and service areas.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Solution Applicants Response
PO28 AO28.1 Performance outcome Efforts have been made to maximize the
Landscaped areas are provided to: The minimum area required for availability of landscaping to the new street
landscaping is no less than 15% of the frontage, while a generous landscaped
(a) reduce the impervious area and setback is provided to the northern Lake
enhance the visual amenity and site area with the following minimum
Macdonald Drive frontage.
natural landscape character of the dimensions:
DDA-compliant access requirements, and the
area, streetscape and local area; (a) Frontage— average width of 2 need to erect retaining structures has reduced
metres; and the area available for landscaping immediately
(b) retain existing native vegetation and
enhance buffer areas around property (b) Side boundaries—3 metres width adjacent to the site’s southern and western
boundaries, however it is acknowledged that
boundaries; along all boundaries that adjoin
these interfaces are not residential in nature.
land in a residential zone
(c) suit the relative size and nature of the
development and its setting;
AO28.2
(d) reduce the visual impact of large or
Landscaping is designed, planted and
bulky structures and fencing along
maintained in accordance with PSP2
watercourses;
Landscaping.
(e) conceal service, car parking, loading and
service areas of developments;
(f) contribute to pedestrian comfort through
shade; and
(g) screen incompatible land uses.
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Safety and amenity
PO29 AO29 Performance outcome Not applicable.
Where land adjoins the major road network, land Where adjoining land in a residential zone
within a residential zone or a sensitive land use: or a sensitive land use:
(a) development is appropriately (a) a minimum 1.8 metre high solid
setback and buffered by vegetation acoustic screen fence and a 2
or other screening; metre wide landscape strip is
provided along the full length of all
(b) development is of a scale compatible with
common site boundaries; and
buildings in the adjoining residential
zone; and (b) intrusive or noise generating
outdoor activities are located and
(c) buildings and other structures contribute to
orientated away from sensitive
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Solution Applicants Response
the streetscape and skyline. land uses.
PO30 AO30 Performance outcome Not applicable.
Buildings adjacent to land in a residential zone Outdoor sport and recreation uses are
or sensitive land use ensures the siting, design set back 50 metres from any sensitive
and hours of operation do not unreasonably land use.
impact on the amenity enjoyed by users of
adjoining or nearby premises.
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Solution Applicants Response
Overlooking Performance outcome The development will not overlook any
PO31 AO31 adjoining residential dwellings.
Development maintains reasonable privacy, Development is sited to avoid overlooking
amenity and use of indoor and outdoor living by siting windows and outdoor areas,
areas to surrounding residential uses. (including balconies and terraces) to not
look into residential dwellings and may
incorporate screening over building
openings.
PO32 AO32 Performance outcome Not applicable.
Service areas including loading, waste storage Areas used for the loading or unloading of
areas, mechanical plant and open air storage goods or equipment, mechanical plant,
are presented in a manner that does not detract storage of waste or machinery or
from the visual amenity of the local area. stockpiling of other material on site are:
(a) located no closer than 3 metres
from any boundary; and
(b) screened from view from outside
the site.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Solution Applicants Response
PO33 Performance outcome The development creates a safe environment
Development creates a safe environment by No acceptable outcomes provided by incorporating key CPTED elements.
incorporating key elements of crime prevention
through environmental design in its layout
considering:
(a) casual surveillance and sight lines;
(b) exterior building design that promotes
safety;
(c) lighting;
(d) signage and wayfinding;
(e) minimising entrapment locations; and
(f) building entrances, loading and storage
areas that are well lit and lockable after
hours.
Editor’s note—development should reflect the
principles of Crime Prevention through
Environmental Design Guidelines for Queensland.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Solution Applicants Response
Lighting Performance outcome All lighting will be compliant with the relevant
PO34 AO34.1 standards. Conditions of approval can be
Lighting of appropriate intensities is Lighting of appropriate intensities is applied to ensure compliance in this regard.
provided to building entrances, carparks provided which satisfies the
and pedestrian paths is provided to requirements of Australian Standard
maximise safety. AS1158: Public Lighting Code unless
otherwise specified in this Code.
AO34.2
Recreation and open space areas are lit
according to AS4282— Control of the
obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting while
still being a minimum 20 lux at footpath
level.
AO34.3
External lighting of a graduated intensity
is provided which starts at a lower level
of brightness at the perimeter of the site
and rises to a higher level at the entrance
to buildings or at the centre of the site.
AO34.4
Lighting is directed onto the site and away
from neighbouring properties.
AO34.5
Vandal-resistant lighting is used in
publicly accessible areas.
PO35 AO35.1 Performance outcome The proposed fencing treatments will ensure a
All property boundaries are clearly identifiable Boundaries are identified by such means clear distinction between public and private
with public and private spaces clearly defined. as: spaces.
(a) fencing; or
(b) changes in surface materials or
levels; or
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Solution Applicants Response
(c) landscape treatments.
AO35.2
Loading and storage areas are well lit or can
be locked after hours.
PO36 AO36 Performance outcome Not applicable.
Sites containing utility installations, substations, Security fencing, signage and landscaping is
telecommunications facilities, transport infrastructure provided to clearly delineate private property
or other infrastructure that pose a health or safety and prevent unauthorised entry.
risk are secure and maintain public safety.
PO37 AO37 Performance outcome The site address will be displayed prominently
All premises and access routes are clearly All premises are identified by the provision on the new street frontage.
identifiable to all persons, particularly emergency of the street number in a prominent location,
services personnel. preferably near the site entry, (i.e. on the
kerb or letterbox or by signage on the
building or site).
PO38 AO38.1 Performance outcome All building entries are clearly defined, with 2 x
Building entries are visible and easily identifiable. The number of entrances and exits are pedestrian entries afforded from the street
limited and main building entrances/exits are frontage, separate to the vehicle entry point.
located at the front of the site in view of the
street. Where this is not possible, due to site
or existing building constraints, a
well-defined path is provided to the
entrance/exit.
AO38.2
All entrances/exits to buildings are well lit
and signed.
AO38.3
Entrances/exits are located to provide a
direct link to driveways and car parking
areas.
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AO38.4
Recessed doorways are avoided where the
recess is of sufficient size to conceal a
person. Where recessed doorways are
unavoidable, the following measures are
used to enhance safety:
(a) good lighting;
(b) strategically placed mirrors;
(c) angled approaches; or
(d) gates which restrict access.
PO39 AO39 Performance outcome The proposal does not provide any solid
Buildings and structures are designed to minimise Buildings or structures that are visible from fences or blank facades that would be
opportunities for vandalism. and accessible from a public street or attractive to vandals.
laneway—
(a) avoid the use of solid fences and
blank walls which attract graffiti or
where solid blank surfaces are
unavoidable, employ measures in
the form of landscaping, creepers,
murals, vandal resistant paint;
(b) with windows at ground level
use measures that deter break
and enters; and
(c) are constructed to be vandal and
graffiti proof.
Site Access Performance outcome The proposed development does not deter
PO40 No acceptable outcome provided. residents from utilizing public transport or
alternative means of transport.
Development encourages the use of public transport
and access to the site via alternative motor vehicles
such as scooters.
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PO41 Performance outcome Not applicable.
Vehicle, cyclist and pedestrian access to a site for No acceptable outcome provided.
community and recreation activities is appropriate for
the intended use and likely users, including
emergency vehicles, heavy vehicles, machinery and
plant as well as the general public.
PO42 AO42 Performance outcome Not applicable.
Where located in the centre of towns and villages or Where on land adjacent to a centre zone,
where involving uses that attract children or aged easily navigated car parking is located at the
persons, particular priority is given to pedestrian rear of the building with safe pedestrian
access, safety and amenity. movement Prioritized between the building
and the street.
Editor’s note— Specific access
requirements are specified with the
Community activities code.
PO43 No acceptable outcome provided. Performance outcome Not applicable.
Vehicle access to Carramar Noosa Care is to be via
Cooroy- Noosa Road only with no vehicular access
off Carramar Street, Tewantin.
Vehicle loading and waste PO44 AO44 Performance outcome The proposed waste storage areas is
Vehicle loading / unloading and waste storage and Vehicle loading/unloading, waste screened from view.
collection areas do not significantly impact on the storage/collection and external storage
visual or acoustic amenity of the site or it's areas are enclosed within a service yard or
surrounds. courtyard and located to the rear or under
the building and not located along any
frontage to a public street or open space.
Pedestrian and cycling connectivity PO45 AO45 Performance outcome Not applicable.
Areas used for community and recreation activities Areas used for community and recreation
complement, and where practicable, are connected activities are physically connected by a
to open space or community uses. sealed pathway to other land in the
Community facilities zone, Recreation and
Open Space zone and the Environmental
management and conservation zone within
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a radius of 500 metres of the site.
PO46 AO46.1 Performance outcome Pedestrian safety and convenience is not
Pedestrian safety and convenience is not threatened Car parking is not located forward of the compromised by the proposed driveway
or reduced by additional vehicular driveways. front building line or front building setback access.
and is screened from view from the street.
AO46.2
Provision is made for shared driveways to
minimise the number of driveways
interrupting the flow of pedestrians along the
footpath.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-11A for
design outcomes for car parking.
PO47 AO47 Performance outcome Not applicable.
Multi deck car parking is located and designed so Car parking is sleeved with active land uses
that it is effectively screened to street frontages at at street level where possible and include
ground level with upper floors to be landscaped or landscaping or design features at upper
designed to have a good amenity when viewed from levels where visible from public spaces.
public spaces within and surrounding the centre.
Earthworks and drainage
PO48 AO48 Performance outcome Development and associated site works,
Development and associated site works Development and associated site works, including filling and excavation, have been
including filling, excavation and retaining including filling and excavation, are designed to ensure overland flow and/or
flooding is not worsened, impeded, or
structures do not directly, indirectly or designed and constructed to ensure
otherwise diverted to adversely affect other
cumulatively cause adverse impacts external to overland flow and/or flooding is not properties.
the development site by: worsened, impeded, or otherwise diverted
(a) causing ponding of water on the site or nearby to adversely affect other properties.
land;
(b) increasing flooding, which adversely
affects the safety or use of any land
upstream and downstream; or adversely
affecting the flow of water in any overland
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flow path.
Environment, heritage and scenic amenity
PO49 AO49.1 Performance outcome The proposed development will not lead to
Development: Development does not result in sediment erosion or the transport of sediment off site.
(a) retains natural vegetation wherever or other material including building
possible; materials or waste products being
deposited or released into the road
(b) has minimal impact on the natural
landform of the site; reserve, stormwater drain or adjacent
properties.
(c) does not lead to erosion or the transport
of sediments off site; AO49.2
(d) does not lead to the disturbance of Where there is a nominated building
natural features, buildings or envelope on the lot, clearing of native
structures of cultural heritage vegetation and building works does not
significance. extend beyond the building envelope,
except for the purposes of a driveway
access.
AO49.3
Development on a site adjoining a
heritage site respects the cultural heritage
significance of the site by mitigating any
adverse impacts on the setting or integrity
of the heritage.
Editor’s Note— Heritage sites are
identified on the Heritage and Character
Areas overlay maps in schedule 2.
Infrastructure
PO50 Performance outcome Please refer to the Engineering Services
Development is supported by adequate No acceptable outcome provided Report and Plans prepared by Arcos which
infrastructure and services including reticulated demonstrates the proposal is adequately
water, sewerage, stormwater drainage, sealed supported by new and existing infrastructure.
roads, pathways, electricity and
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Solution Applicants Response
telecommunication infrastructure.
PO51 Performance outcome As above. Please refer to the Engineering
Development does not adversely impact on the No acceptable outcome provided Services Report prepared by Arcos which
continued operation, viability and maintenance demonstrates that the proposed Multiple
of existing infrastructure or compromise the Dwelling will not result in adverse impacts to
existing infrastructure networks.
future provision of planned infrastructure.
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9.3.3 Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Solution Applicant’s Response
Location
PO1 Performance outcome As demonstrated by the Architectural Proposal
Development is located within the urban No acceptable outcome provided Plans, the subject site is within Council’s urban
boundaries on land with good access to a growth management boundary and is well
variety of essential services and facilities, located in terms of access to services and
facilities in the Cooroy township.
including retail, commercial, social and
medical facilities and public transport
services.
PO2 Performance outcome We acknowledge the subject site is being
A dual occupancy or multiple dwelling occur No acceptable outcome provided specifically created to facilitate a social housing
only on land that is suited to the development outcome using surplus land from the Cooroy
and occupation of residential buildings cemetery.
avoiding risk to people or property from natural
disaster.
PO3 No acceptable outcome provided Performance outcome The proposal comprises 25 small dwellings.
New multiple dwellings are predominately small
dwellings.
Effects of Use
PO4 Performance outcome The proposed Multiple Dwelling development
Development does not adversely impact on No acceptable outcome provided will be serviced by extensions of the existing
existing or future infrastructure including water urban networks, as provided by the civil works
or sewerage utilities, electricity or transport being commissioned by Council. The
development is therefore not considered to
infrastructure.
adversely impact existing or future
infrastructure.
Safety and Amenity
PO5 AO5 Performance outcome As shown on the Architectural Proposal Plans, the
Development addresses the street, Dual occupancy and multiple dwellings proposed multiple dwelling has been designed to
contributes to the streetscape and does not do not occur on battleaxe or rear address both Lake Macdonald Drive and the new
road extension from Dianella Court where the
adversely impact on the amenity of any allotments or lots with a frontage less
development gains access. Lake Macdonald
adjoining land on which residential than 10.5 metres in width. Drive represents the sites primary frontage and
development is permitted. has been treated with a landscaped area of
communal open space that integrates with the
existing streetscape. Landscape buffering and
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Solution Applicant’s Response
active transport infrastructure (i.e., footpath)
present to the sites secondary frontage ensuring a
high level of streetscape amenity is provided for.
PO6 Performance outcome As shown on the Architectural Proposal Plans, the
Development is designed to minimise noise No acceptable outcome provided bedroom windows of units proposed at the ground
carrying between dwelling units or floor are substantially separated from the access
driveway. Similarly, the configuration of dwelling
accommodation units by locating noise
units above the ground floor are separated from
sensitive spaces such as bedrooms away the developments noise generating areas.
from noise generating areas of the
development, such as car parking areas or
mechanical plant and equipment or
recreational facilities.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Solution Applicant’s Response
PO7 AO7.1 N/A Not applicable. The development is for Multiple
Where dwellings form part of a mixed use Clearly identifiable entry areas for the Dwellings only.
development, the development provides residents of, and visitors to, multiple
residents with reasonable privacy and security. dwellings are provided separately
from entrances for other site users
and provide for safe entry from
streets, car parking areas and
servicing areas.
AO7.2
Clearly marked, safe and secure
parking areas are provided for
residents and visitors which are
separate from parking areas
provided for other site users.
AO7.3
Security measures are installed such
that site users do not have access to
areas that are intended for the
exclusive use of residents of, and
visitors to, dwellings.
AO7.4
Dwellings are designed to incorporate
suitable noise attenuation and privacy
measures to reduce amenity impacts
from business uses.
AO7.5
Windows, balconies and terraces of
each dwelling are screened where
overlooking a habitable room or private
open space of another dwelling within 9
metres.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Solution Applicant’s Response
PO8 AO8 Performance outcome The proposed building siting and orientation
Buildings and outdoor spaces are designed to Development of the site enhances: allows for a high level of casual surveillance
allow for natural surveillance without adversely over the internal centralized walkway, the
(a) opportunities for passive communal open space area fronting Lake
impacting the privacy of on-site or adjoining
surveillance of communal Macdonald Drive whilst also protecting the
residents.
spaces including providing privacy and amenity of adjoining land.
well-lit, active and overlooked
places and routes;
(b) legibility of the site and ease of
navigation;
(c) clear distinction between public
and private spaces; and
(d) ease of maintenance
Editor’s Note—development should
comply with the principles of Crime
Prevention through Environmental
Design - Guidelines for Queensland
PO9 AO9.1 Performance outcome The main pedestrian entries are clearly
Development, including entrance ways and The main entrance is clearly identifiable identifiable and visible from the street, footpath,
outdoor spaces, are designed to protect the and visible from the street, footpath, visitor car parking areas and the central
personal security and safety of residents as well visitor car parking areas and driveway. driveway.
as legitimate site visitors. The internal path network has clear sightlines to
the main entry of both buildings and each of the
AO9.2
respective access points from the street.
The internal path network has clear
Visitors do not need to pass through outdoor
sightlines to the main entry and street
living areas to gain access.
access points.
AO9.3
Visitors have direct access to the main
entrance without passing through private
outdoor living areas.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Solution Applicant’s Response
PO10 AO10 Performance outcome The Capital Funding Agreement for the
Multiple dwellings provide accessible housing to Multiple dwellings provide a minimum of development contains provisions for control of
accommodate the changing needs and abilities of 1 in 5 dwellings as accessible housing; the design of the dwellings, including a
households including for people with disability. requirement for a minimum of 50% of dwellings
to achieve LHA Gold level accessibility.
Landscaping & private open space Performance outcome The proposed development dedicates a
PO11 AO11 substantial amount of the overall site area to
deep planting. In a spatial sense, 1,333m2 of the
Development: Landscaping is provided at the following
3,161m2 site area is proposed to be landscaped
rate:
(a) enhances liveability and promotes outdoor equating to approximate 42% soft landscaping
living; within deep soil zone. An additional 154m2 of
(a) where all dwellings are small elevated landscaping in breezeway planters is
(b) contributes to the visual amenity and
dwellings and a minimum of 10% of proposed at level one providing solar relief and
natural landscape character of the shade to the centralized communal walkway
the total residential GFA is
area; affordable rental premises – a area.
(c) retains existing large trees where minimum of 35% of the site area is
practicable; landscaped and 60% of this is soft
landscaping; or
(d) provides privacy between uses;
(b) otherwise – a minimum of 40% of
(e) reduces the bulk and scale of the site area is landscaped and 60%
development; and of this is soft landscaping.
(f) conceals services, car parking and
manoeuvring areas.
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Sustainable Building Design Code
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Applicant Response
Energy efficiency
PO1 Complies with PO
Development minimises energy consumption and the No acceptable outcome provided As shown on the Architectural Proposal Plans, a range of
production of greenhouse gas emissions. sustainable building design elements are proposed to
minimize energy consumption and production of
greenhouse gas emissions such as, the buildings
northern orientation, in combination with wide eaves,
large glaze windows and landscaping.
Water efficiency and stormwater management
PO2 AO2.1 Complies with PO
Development maximises water efficiency on site by If for accommodation activities, a minimum 3,000 litres An indicative minimum rainwater reuse volume of 3,000L
incorporating rainwater collection and reuse measures of rain water storage is provided per dwelling and reused is provided for each dwelling. A water balance equation
for nonpotable purposes such as irrigation. for nonpotable purposes and incorporated into a will be completed prior to an OPW application to confirm
stormwater management plan for the development. the final volume to stormwater reuse for each dwelling
AO2.2
With the exception of accommodation activities, rain
water storage sufficient for the intended use is
captured and used onsite for nonpotable purposes
and incorporated into a stormwater management plan for
the development.
Editor’s note—The Queensland Development Code
includes provisions for the installation of rain water tanks
and the reuse of stormwater.
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Sustainable Building Design Code
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Applicant Response
PO3 AO3.1 Complies with PO
Development reduces stormwater runoff by Development incorporates water sensitive urban Refer Stormwater Management Plan prepared by Arcos
minimising impervious areas and maximising site design measures to manage stormwater.
vegetation to absorb water on site.
AO3.2
Development incorporates porous pavements on low
trafficked areas such as footpaths and car parks.
Note: Porous pavements are not considered
landscaping and do not form part of the minimum
landscape requirements.
PO4 Complies with PO
Development limits changes and disturbances to the No acceptable outcome provided The extent of earthworks required is unavoidable,
site topography to preserve existing drainage however the design ensures that drainage to the intended
channels as much as possible. bio is achieved.
Landscaping
PO5 Complies with PO
Development minimises hard surface areas that No acceptable outcome provided The combination of soft and hard landscaping elements
reflect or store heat and maximises vegetation and utilize natural colours and earthy tones to minimize heat
soft landscaping. and reflectivity.
PO6 Complies with PO
Vegetation is incorporated into the building design to No acceptable outcome provided Strategically placed feature trees have been incorporated
create shade and cooling around buildings. into the landscape design to ensure shade and privacy is
established.
Design
Site characteristic No acceptable outcome provided Complies with PO
PO7
Development and building siting is responsive to Noosa
Shire’s subtropical climate and the site’s characteristics
including topography, orientation, existing vegetation and
prevailing winds.
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Sustainable Building Design Code
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Applicant Response
Building Design AO8.1 Complies.
Development provides a detailed assessment
PO8 The design achieves compliance by way of the following:
including supporting documents, demonstrating the
Development -
means by which the design meets PO8. • the design adopts a northsouth orientation;
(a) orientates buildings and windows to make
• shade devices are incorporated into the design
the most of prevailing winds, natural AO8.2 to ameliorate sun exposure from the east and
ventilation and cross breezes; Development demonstrates a measured equivalent to west;
(b) maximises shade to east and west walls; a 5star Green Star rating. • the design of each dwelling is emphasized by
(c) contains an open and permeable built form that the indoor / outdoor permeability and
connects indoor and outdoor spaces in an Editor’s note—The publications QDesign and connectivity;
integrated design; QCompanion, prepared by the State of Queensland, • a selection of native species is proposed to
provide climate responsive design principles for create a lush subtropical environment for future
(d) retains existing vegetation and natural
development in south east Queensland. residents;
shading where possible;
Council encourages building and landscape designers • incorporates extensive windows and openings to
(e) incorporates passive building design to reduce to incorporate best practice outcomes described in allow breezes to permeate through living areas
the need for auxiliary heating and cooling; these publications to help development comply with to reduce the reliance on artificial forms of
uses low toxic internal and external building PO8. cooling;
(f)
materials; • provides a minimum floor to ceiling height of
(g) uses natural light rather than artificial light, and 2.7 metres.
may include skylights, atriums and light wells;
(h) contains a minimum of two openings per
habitable room;
(i) provides a minimum floor to ceiling height of
2.7 metres; and
(j) enables efficient operation and use of the
building.
Editor's Note: Refer to Figure 9.4.6.4.
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