App E - Noosa Code Address · MCU25/0118

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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