Statement to NSC · MCU20/0026

                                                                 Subject site




Figure 1 – Site location

Vehicular access to the site is from Park Crescent. The site is serviced by all essential urban infrastructure
including reticulated water supply, sewerage, underground telecommunications and overhead electricity
cables, stormwater drainage and a bitumen roadway.

The general character of the area is that of residential dwellings of differing building styles and unit
developments. The site enjoys direct views to Sunshine Beach.


2. THE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
This application seeks a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for a Detached House.
The following details are considered relevant to the application:

                     The subject site is currently occupied by an existing three storey dwelling;
                     The applicant proposes to demolish the existing timber dwelling and construct a
                      new Detached House that steps down the site;
                     The proposed Detached House is to be excavated into the site;
                     The Detached House comprises four levels which are excavated and stepped down
                      the site;
                     Ground Floor - basement storage, guest bedroom and ensuite and pool house and
                      pool area;
                     Level 1 – bedrooms, laundry, family and gym;
                     Level 2 – kitchen and living and dining, outdoor deck, entrance lobby and garage;
                     Level 3 – main bedroom and office with outdoor deck.

Attachment A provides plans of the proposal prepared by Shaun Lockyer Architects.

The proposed dwelling has been designed to step down the site and minimize impacts on the
surrounding area.



3. COMPLIANCE WITH STATE PLANNING POLICIES
The site is mapped as being located in a Coastal Management District. In accordance with the
Sustainable Planning Regulations a Material Change of Use requires referral of the application to
the State where a building work is carried out completely or partly in coastal management district
that has a gross floor area of 1000m2.

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